Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Nov. 03, 2015 | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST | |
Entity Central Index Key | 921,112 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,015 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 147,771,561 | |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | LIBERTY PROPERTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 921,113 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Real Estate [Abstract] | ||
Land and land improvements | $ 1,218,906 | $ 1,189,760 |
Building and improvements | 5,352,219 | 5,343,908 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (1,228,702) | (1,182,569) |
Operating real estate | 5,342,423 | 5,351,099 |
Development in progress | 338,673 | 277,411 |
Land held for development | 291,159 | 269,059 |
Net real estate | 5,972,255 | 5,897,569 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 48,652 | 69,346 |
Restricted cash | 14,939 | 20,325 |
Accounts receivable | 14,384 | 15,481 |
Deferred rent receivable | 119,224 | 107,909 |
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization (2015, $180,608; 2014, $169,468) | 208,623 | 206,286 |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures | 213,894 | 208,832 |
Assets held for sale | 0 | 8,389 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 97,822 | 91,399 |
Total assets | 6,689,793 | 6,625,536 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Mortgage loans | 372,660 | 487,301 |
Unsecured notes | 2,608,307 | 2,509,094 |
Credit facility | 300,000 | 167,000 |
Accounts payable | 60,256 | 52,043 |
Accrued interest | 43,771 | 24,513 |
Dividend and distributions payable | 71,863 | 72,253 |
Other liabilities | 218,290 | 219,418 |
Total liabilities | 3,675,147 | 3,531,622 |
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership - 301,483 preferred units outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 | 7,537 | 7,537 |
EQUITY | ||
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.001 par value, 283,987,000 shares authorized; 147,753,980 and 148,557,270 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively | 148 | 149 |
Additional paid-in capital | 3,673,001 | 3,688,644 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (13,837) | (6,252) |
Distributions in excess of net income | (709,091) | (654,869) |
Total Liberty Property Trust shareholders' equity | 2,950,221 | 3,027,672 |
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership | ||
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnerships | 52,969 | 54,786 |
Noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | 3,919 | 3,919 |
Total owners' equity | 3,007,109 | 3,086,377 |
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interest - operating partnership and equity | 6,689,793 | 6,625,536 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Real Estate [Abstract] | ||
Land and land improvements | 1,218,906 | 1,189,760 |
Building and improvements | 5,352,219 | 5,343,908 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (1,228,702) | (1,182,569) |
Operating real estate | 5,342,423 | 5,351,099 |
Development in progress | 338,673 | 277,411 |
Land held for development | 291,159 | 269,059 |
Net real estate | 5,972,255 | 5,897,569 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 48,652 | 69,346 |
Restricted cash | 14,939 | 20,325 |
Accounts receivable | 14,384 | 15,481 |
Deferred rent receivable | 119,224 | 107,909 |
Deferred financing and leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization (2015, $180,608; 2014, $169,468) | 208,623 | 206,286 |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures | 213,894 | 208,832 |
Assets held for sale | 0 | 8,389 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 97,822 | 91,399 |
Total assets | 6,689,793 | 6,625,536 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Mortgage loans | 372,660 | 487,301 |
Unsecured notes | 2,608,307 | 2,509,094 |
Credit facility | 300,000 | 167,000 |
Accounts payable | 60,256 | 52,043 |
Accrued interest | 43,771 | 24,513 |
Dividend and distributions payable | 71,863 | 72,253 |
Other liabilities | 218,290 | 219,418 |
Total liabilities | 3,675,147 | 3,531,622 |
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership - 301,483 preferred units outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 | 7,537 | 7,537 |
EQUITY | ||
General partner’s equity - 147,753,980 and 148,557,270 common units outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively | 2,950,221 | 3,027,672 |
Limited partners' equity | 52,969 | 54,786 |
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership | ||
Noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | 3,919 | 3,919 |
Total owners' equity | 3,007,109 | 3,086,377 |
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interest - operating partnership and equity | $ 6,689,793 | $ 6,625,536 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization | $ 180,608,000 | $ 169,468,000 |
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
Common shares of beneficial interest, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 283,987,000 | 283,987,000 |
Common shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 147,753,980 | 148,557,270 |
Common shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 147,753,980 | 148,557,270 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Deferred financing and leasing costs, accumulated amortization | $ 180,608,000 | $ 169,468,000 |
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
Common shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 147,753,980 | 148,557,270 |
Series I 2 [Member] | ||
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership, preferred units outstanding | 301,483 | 301,483 |
Series I 2 [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership, preferred units outstanding | 301,483 | 301,483 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
OPERATING REVENUE | ||||
Rental | $ 145,009,000 | $ 143,294,000 | $ 440,962,000 | $ 421,620,000 |
Operating expense reimbursement | 53,963,000 | 55,062,000 | 168,430,000 | 167,326,000 |
Total operating revenue | 198,972,000 | 198,356,000 | 609,392,000 | 588,946,000 |
OPERATING EXPENSE | ||||
Rental property | 31,454,000 | 33,105,000 | 98,973,000 | 103,728,000 |
Real estate taxes | 25,953,000 | 25,595,000 | 78,579,000 | 75,812,000 |
General and administrative | 15,573,000 | 14,748,000 | 51,428,000 | 48,077,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 55,718,000 | 58,578,000 | 171,347,000 | 173,184,000 |
Impairment - real estate assets | 0 | 0 | 16,775,000 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 128,698,000 | 132,026,000 | 417,102,000 | 400,801,000 |
Operating income | 70,274,000 | 66,330,000 | 192,290,000 | 188,145,000 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||
Other income | 4,959,000 | 6,233,000 | 17,911,000 | 11,786,000 |
Interest expense | (33,559,000) | (37,958,000) | (103,295,000) | (115,635,000) |
Total other income (expense) | (28,600,000) | (31,725,000) | (85,384,000) | (103,849,000) |
Income before gain (loss) on property dispositions, income taxes and equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | 41,674,000 | 34,605,000 | 106,906,000 | 84,296,000 |
Gain (loss) on property dispositions | 53,467,000 | (20,000) | 56,987,000 | 1,878,000 |
Income taxes | (599,000) | (859,000) | (2,613,000) | (2,083,000) |
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (847,000) | 1,592,000 | 805,000 | 7,297,000 |
Income from continuing operations | 93,695,000 | 35,318,000 | 162,085,000 | 91,388,000 |
Discontinued operations (including net gain on property dispositions of $38 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and $46,292 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014) | 0 | 133,000 | 0 | 48,276,000 |
Net income | 93,695,000 | 35,451,000 | 162,085,000 | 139,664,000 |
Noncontrolling interest – operating partnership | (2,306,000) | (944,000) | (4,117,000) | (3,618,000) |
Noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | (58,000) | (84,000) | (171,000) | (474,000) |
Net income available to common shareholders | 91,331,000 | 34,423,000 | 157,797,000 | 135,572,000 |
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders | ||||
Net income | 93,695,000 | 35,451,000 | 162,085,000 | 139,664,000 |
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation | (7,970,000) | (13,000,000) | (6,229,000) | (5,189,000) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income - derivative instruments | (1,220,000) | 666,000 | (1,539,000) | (990,000) |
Other comprehensive loss | (9,190,000) | (12,334,000) | (7,768,000) | (6,179,000) |
Total comprehensive income | 84,505,000 | 23,117,000 | 154,317,000 | 133,485,000 |
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (2,148,000) | (739,000) | (4,105,000) | (3,948,000) |
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders | $ 82,357,000 | $ 22,378,000 | $ 150,212,000 | $ 129,537,000 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | ||||
Basic | 148,582 | 147,422 | 148,594 | 146,987 |
Diluted | 149,176 | 148,088 | 149,220 | 147,661 |
Amounts attributable to common shareholders | ||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 91,331,000 | $ 34,293,000 | $ 157,797,000 | $ 88,430,000 |
Discontinued operations | 0 | 130,000 | 0 | 47,142,000 |
Net income available to common shareholders | 91,331,000 | 34,423,000 | 157,797,000 | 135,572,000 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||||
OPERATING REVENUE | ||||
Rental | 145,009,000 | 143,294,000 | 440,962,000 | 421,620,000 |
Operating expense reimbursement | 53,963,000 | 55,062,000 | 168,430,000 | 167,326,000 |
Total operating revenue | 198,972,000 | 198,356,000 | 609,392,000 | 588,946,000 |
OPERATING EXPENSE | ||||
Rental property | 31,454,000 | 33,105,000 | 98,973,000 | 103,728,000 |
Real estate taxes | 25,953,000 | 25,595,000 | 78,579,000 | 75,812,000 |
General and administrative | 15,573,000 | 14,748,000 | 51,428,000 | 48,077,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 55,718,000 | 58,578,000 | 171,347,000 | 173,184,000 |
Impairment - real estate assets | 16,775,000 | 0 | ||
Total operating expenses | 128,698,000 | 132,026,000 | 417,102,000 | 400,801,000 |
Operating income | 70,274,000 | 66,330,000 | 192,290,000 | 188,145,000 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||
Other income | 4,959,000 | 6,233,000 | 17,911,000 | 11,786,000 |
Interest expense | (33,559,000) | (37,958,000) | (103,295,000) | (115,635,000) |
Total other income (expense) | (28,600,000) | (31,725,000) | (85,384,000) | (103,849,000) |
Income before gain (loss) on property dispositions, income taxes and equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | 41,674,000 | 34,605,000 | 106,906,000 | 84,296,000 |
Gain (loss) on property dispositions | 53,467,000 | (20,000) | 56,987,000 | 1,878,000 |
Income taxes | (599,000) | (859,000) | (2,613,000) | (2,083,000) |
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (847,000) | 1,592,000 | 805,000 | 7,297,000 |
Income from continuing operations | 93,695,000 | 35,318,000 | 162,085,000 | 91,388,000 |
Discontinued operations (including net gain on property dispositions of $38 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and $46,292 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014) | 0 | 133,000 | 0 | 48,276,000 |
Net income | 93,695,000 | 35,451,000 | 162,085,000 | 139,664,000 |
Noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | (58,000) | (84,000) | (171,000) | (474,000) |
Preferred unit distributions | (118,000) | (118,000) | (354,000) | (354,000) |
Net income available to common shareholders | 93,519,000 | 35,249,000 | 161,560,000 | 138,836,000 |
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders | ||||
Net income | 93,695,000 | 35,451,000 | 162,085,000 | 139,664,000 |
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation | (7,970,000) | (13,000,000) | (6,229,000) | (5,189,000) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income - derivative instruments | (1,220,000) | 666,000 | (1,539,000) | (990,000) |
Other comprehensive loss | (9,190,000) | (12,334,000) | (7,768,000) | (6,179,000) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 84,505,000 | $ 23,117,000 | $ 154,317,000 | $ 133,485,000 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | ||||
Basic | 152,121 | 150,976 | 152,134 | 150,541 |
Diluted | 152,715 | 151,642 | 152,760 | 151,215 |
Net income allocated to general partners | $ 91,331,000 | $ 34,423,000 | $ 157,797,000 | $ 135,572,000 |
Net income allocated to limited partners | 2,306,000 | 944,000 | 4,117,000 | 3,618,000 |
Amounts attributable to common shareholders | ||||
Income from continuing operations | 93,637,000 | 35,234,000 | 161,914,000 | 90,914,000 |
Net income available to common shareholders | $ 93,519,000 | $ 35,249,000 | $ 161,560,000 | $ 138,836,000 |
Common shares [Member] | ||||
Basic: | ||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 0.61 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.06 | $ 0.60 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - basic | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Diluted: | ||||
Income from continuing operations | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.60 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - diluted | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Distributions per common share or unit | 0.475 | 0.475 | 1.425 | 1.425 |
Common Units [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||||
Basic: | ||||
Income from continuing operations | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.60 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - basic | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Diluted: | ||||
Income from continuing operations | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.60 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - diluted | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Distributions per common share or unit | $ 0.475 | $ 0.475 | $ 1.425 | $ 1.425 |
Income Statement Parenthetical
Income Statement Parenthetical (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Gain on property dispositions | $ 0 | $ 38 | $ 0 | $ 46,292 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||||
Gain on property dispositions | $ 0 | $ 38 | $ 0 | $ 46,292 |
Consolidated Statement of Equit
Consolidated Statement of Equity - USD ($) | Total | Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest [Member] | Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Distributions in Excess of Net Income [Member] | Total Liberty Property Trust Shareholders' Equity [Member] | Noncontrolling interest operating partnership Common [Member] | Noncontrolling interest-consolidated joint ventures [Member] | Total Equity [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member]General Partners Equity [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member]Limited Partners' Equity - Common Units [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member]Noncontrolling interest-consolidated joint ventures [Member] | Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member]Total Equity [Member] |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||
Net income | $ 139,664,000 | $ 139,664,000 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation | (5,189,000) | (5,189,000) | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss - derivative instruments | (990,000) | (990,000) | ||||||||||||
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 3,086,377,000 | $ 149,000 | $ 3,688,644,000 | $ (6,252,000) | $ (654,869,000) | $ 3,027,672,000 | $ 54,786,000 | $ 3,919,000 | $ 3,086,377,000 | 3,086,377,000 | $ 3,027,672,000 | $ 54,786,000 | $ 3,919,000 | $ 3,086,377,000 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares | 38,195,000 | 38,195,000 | 38,195,000 | |||||||||||
Net income | 162,085,000 | 157,797,000 | 157,797,000 | 3,763,000 | 171,000 | 161,731,000 | 162,085,000 | 157,797,000 | 3,763,000 | 171,000 | 161,731,000 | |||
Redemption of limited partners common units for common shares | 224,000 | 224,000 | (224,000) | 0 | 224,000 | (224,000) | 0 | |||||||
Contributions from partners | 49,595,000 | 49,595,000 | ||||||||||||
Distributions | (212,019,000) | (212,019,000) | (5,173,000) | (171,000) | (217,363,000) | |||||||||
Distributions to partners | (212,019,000) | (5,173,000) | (171,000) | (217,363,000) | ||||||||||
Share/Unit repurchase | (1,000) | (65,462,000) | (65,463,000) | (65,463,000) | (65,463,000) | (65,463,000) | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 11,400,000 | 11,400,000 | 11,400,000 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation | (6,229,000) | (6,082,000) | (6,082,000) | (147,000) | (6,229,000) | (6,229,000) | (6,082,000) | (147,000) | (6,229,000) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss - derivative instruments | (1,539,000) | (1,503,000) | (1,503,000) | (36,000) | (1,539,000) | (1,539,000) | (1,503,000) | (36,000) | (1,539,000) | |||||
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2015 | 3,007,109,000 | $ 148,000 | $ 3,673,001,000 | $ (13,837,000) | $ (709,091,000) | $ 2,950,221,000 | $ 52,969,000 | $ 3,919,000 | $ 3,007,109,000 | 3,007,109,000 | $ 2,950,221,000 | $ 52,969,000 | $ 3,919,000 | $ 3,007,109,000 |
Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership (Mezzanine) - Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 7,537,000 | 7,537,000 | ||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||
Net income (Mezzanine) | 354,000 | 354,000 | ||||||||||||
Distributions (Mezzanine) | (354,000) | (354,000) | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership (Mezzanine) - Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2015 | $ 7,537,000 | $ 7,537,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net income | $ 162,085,000 | $ 139,664,000 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 173,726,000 | 176,207,000 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 3,249,000 | 3,727,000 |
Impairment - real estate assets | 16,775,000 | 0 |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (805,000) | (7,297,000) |
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures | 2,490,000 | 0 |
Gain on property dispositions | (56,987,000) | (48,170,000) |
Share-based compensation/Non-cash compensation | 10,709,000 | 10,422,000 |
Other | (8,143,000) | (5,202,000) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Restricted cash | 4,914,000 | 28,469,000 |
Accounts receivable | 1,023,000 | (4,771,000) |
Deferred rent receivable | (17,122,000) | (11,928,000) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (20,182,000) | (38,882,000) |
Accounts payable | 8,312,000 | 18,824,000 |
Accrued interest | 19,258,000 | 15,500,000 |
Other liabilities | 371,000 | (26,232,000) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 299,673,000 | 250,331,000 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Investment in operating properties - acquisitions | (100,756,000) | (97,677,000) |
Investment in operating properties - other | (58,038,000) | (61,480,000) |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures | (30,609,000) | (13,894,000) |
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures | 23,093,000 | 10,213,000 |
Net proceeds from disposition of properties/land | 243,943,000 | 351,301,000 |
Investment in development in progress | (123,547,000) | (222,484,000) |
Investment in land held for development | (101,934,000) | (73,547,000) |
Investment in deferred leasing costs | (34,404,000) | (28,409,000) |
Other | (6,366,000) | 5,501,000 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (188,618,000) | (130,476,000) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares | 38,195,000 | 44,097,000 |
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | (65,463,000) | 0 |
Proceeds from unsecured notes | 398,576,000 | 0 |
Repayment of unsecured notes | (300,000,000) | (200,000,000) |
Repayments of mortgage loans | (112,970,000) | (9,329,000) |
Proceeds from credit facility | 919,700,000 | 179,750,000 |
Repayments on credit facility | (786,700,000) | (38,800,000) |
Payment of deferred financing costs | (3,478,000) | (3,622,000) |
Distribution paid on common shares | (212,402,000) | (209,779,000) |
Distribution paid on units | (5,704,000) | (5,692,000) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (130,246,000) | (243,375,000) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (19,191,000) | (123,520,000) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to foreign currency translation | (1,503,000) | (808,000) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 69,346,000 | 163,414,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 48,652,000 | 39,086,000 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net income | 162,085,000 | 139,664,000 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 173,726,000 | 176,207,000 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 3,249,000 | 3,727,000 |
Impairment - real estate assets | 16,775,000 | 0 |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (805,000) | (7,297,000) |
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures | 2,490,000 | 0 |
Gain on property dispositions | (56,987,000) | (48,170,000) |
Share-based compensation/Non-cash compensation | 10,709,000 | 10,422,000 |
Other | (8,143,000) | (5,202,000) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Restricted cash | 4,914,000 | 28,469,000 |
Accounts receivable | 1,023,000 | (4,771,000) |
Deferred rent receivable | (17,122,000) | (11,928,000) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (20,182,000) | (38,882,000) |
Accounts payable | 8,312,000 | 18,824,000 |
Accrued interest | 19,258,000 | 15,500,000 |
Other liabilities | 371,000 | (26,232,000) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 299,673,000 | 250,331,000 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Investment in operating properties - acquisitions | (100,756,000) | (97,677,000) |
Investment in operating properties - other | (58,038,000) | (61,480,000) |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures | (30,609,000) | (13,894,000) |
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures | 23,093,000 | 10,213,000 |
Net proceeds from disposition of properties/land | 243,943,000 | 351,301,000 |
Investment in development in progress | (123,547,000) | (222,484,000) |
Investment in land held for development | (101,934,000) | (73,547,000) |
Investment in deferred leasing costs | (34,404,000) | (28,409,000) |
Other | (6,366,000) | 5,501,000 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (188,618,000) | (130,476,000) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | (65,463,000) | 0 |
Proceeds from unsecured notes | 398,576,000 | 0 |
Repayment of unsecured notes | (300,000,000) | (200,000,000) |
Repayments of mortgage loans | (112,970,000) | (9,329,000) |
Proceeds from credit facility | 919,700,000 | 179,750,000 |
Repayments on credit facility | (786,700,000) | (38,800,000) |
Payment of deferred financing costs | (3,478,000) | (3,622,000) |
Capital contributions | 38,195,000 | 44,097,000 |
Distributions to partners | (218,106,000) | (215,471,000) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (130,246,000) | (243,375,000) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (19,191,000) | (123,520,000) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to foreign currency translation | (1,503,000) | (808,000) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 69,346,000 | 163,414,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 48,652,000 | $ 39,086,000 |
Organization and Basis of Prese
Organization and Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] | Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization Liberty Property Trust (the “Trust”) is a self-administered and self-managed Maryland real estate investment trust (a “REIT”). Substantially all of the Trust’s assets are owned directly or indirectly, and substantially all of the Trust’s operations are conducted directly or indirectly, by its subsidiary, Liberty Property Limited Partnership, a Pennsylvania limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership” and, together with the Trust and their consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”). The Trust is the sole general partner and also a limited partner of the Operating Partnership, owning 97.7% of the common equity of the Operating Partnership at September 30, 2015 . The Company owns and operates industrial properties nationally and owns and operates office properties in a focused group of office markets. Additionally, the Company owns certain assets in the United Kingdom. Unless otherwise indicated, the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements apply to both the Trust and the Operating Partnership. The terms the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean the Trust and Operating Partnership collectively. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2014 . In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for these interim periods have been included. The results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full fiscal year. As disclosed in Note 2, Income per Common Share of the Trust - Share Repurchase, the Company repurchased common shares pursuant to a share repurchase program authorized by the Company's Board of Trustees. These repurchased shares along with those repurchased in prior periods are subject to state corporate laws that establish the legal status of redeemed shares and prevent them from being reported as treasury shares within the consolidated financial statements. The Trust previously misclassified the repurchased shares as common shares in treasury. The share repurchases should have been classified as reductions of common shares of beneficial interest and additional paid-in capital. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet of the Trust as of December 31, 2014 has been restated to correct the misclassification. The correction results in reductions in common shares of beneficial interest and additional paid-in capital at December 31, 2014 of $1,000 and $51.9 million , respectively, from the previously reported amounts of $150,000 and $3,740.6 million , respectively. The reclassification has no impact on the previously reported consolidated statements of comprehensive income, nor does it have any effect on the previously reported consolidated statements of cash flows. In addition, the reclassification has no impact on the previously reported consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard clarifies the required factors that an entity must consider when recognizing revenue. The standard also requires additional disclosures concerning contracts with customers, judgments concerning revenue recognition, and assets recognized for the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial position and results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03") . The standard requires the costs for issuing debt to appear on a balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt's value. ASU 2015-03 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The standard would be applied retrospectively. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810) ("ASU 2015-02"). The standard requires that all entities re-evaluate and revise consolidation documentation for limited partnerships and similar legal entities. It makes changes to both the variable interest model and voting model. ASU 2015-02 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The standard allows for either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact ASU 2015-02 will have on its financial position and results of operations. |
Income per Common Share of the
Income per Common Share of the Trust | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | Income per Common Share of the Trust The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common share of the Trust (in thousands except per share amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 148,088 $ 0.23 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ — 148,582 $ — $ 130 147,422 $ — Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ — 149,176 $ — $ 130 148,088 $ — Net income available to common shareholders - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 148,088 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 $ 88,430 146,987 $ 0.60 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 88,430 147,661 $ 0.60 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic — 148,594 $ — 47,142 146,987 $ 0.32 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted — 149,220 $ — 47,142 147,661 $ 0.32 Net income available to common shareholders - basic 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 135,572 146,987 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 $ 135,572 147,661 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans represent the unvested common shares outstanding during the periods as well as the dilutive effect of outstanding options. The amount of anti-dilutive options excluded from the computation of diluted income per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was 2,260,000 and 1,528,000 , respectively, as compared to 1,183,000 and 850,000 , respectively, for the same periods in 2014 . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , 12,000 and 65,000 common shares, respectively, were issued upon the exercise of options. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , 44,000 common shares were issued upon the exercise of options. Share Repurchase In August 2015, the Company’s Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase plan under which the Company may purchase up to $250 million of the Company’s outstanding common shares. Purchases made pursuant to the program will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company purchased an aggregate of 2,125,000 common shares for $65.5 million as part of the share repurchase plan. |
Income per Common Unit of the O
Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Earnings Per Unit, Basic and Diluted [Line Items] | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | Income per Common Share of the Trust The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common share of the Trust (in thousands except per share amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 148,088 $ 0.23 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ — 148,582 $ — $ 130 147,422 $ — Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ — 149,176 $ — $ 130 148,088 $ — Net income available to common shareholders - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 148,088 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 $ 88,430 146,987 $ 0.60 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 88,430 147,661 $ 0.60 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic — 148,594 $ — 47,142 146,987 $ 0.32 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted — 149,220 $ — 47,142 147,661 $ 0.32 Net income available to common shareholders - basic 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 135,572 146,987 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 $ 135,572 147,661 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans represent the unvested common shares outstanding during the periods as well as the dilutive effect of outstanding options. The amount of anti-dilutive options excluded from the computation of diluted income per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was 2,260,000 and 1,528,000 , respectively, as compared to 1,183,000 and 850,000 , respectively, for the same periods in 2014 . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , 12,000 and 65,000 common shares, respectively, were issued upon the exercise of options. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , 44,000 common shares were issued upon the exercise of options. Share Repurchase In August 2015, the Company’s Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase plan under which the Company may purchase up to $250 million of the Company’s outstanding common shares. Purchases made pursuant to the program will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company purchased an aggregate of 2,125,000 common shares for $65.5 million as part of the share repurchase plan. |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | |
Earnings Per Unit, Basic and Diluted [Line Items] | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common unit of the Operating Partnership (in thousands, except per unit amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income from continuing operations - net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures $ 93,637 $ 35,234 Less: Preferred unit distributions (118 ) (118 ) Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - basic $ 93,519 152,121 $ 0.61 $ 35,116 150,976 $ 0.23 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - diluted $ 93,519 152,715 $ 0.61 $ 35,116 151,642 $ 0.23 Income from discontinued operations - basic $ — 152,121 $ — $ 133 150,976 $ — Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from discontinued operations - diluted $ — 152,715 $ — $ 133 151,642 $ — Income available to common unitholders - basic $ 93,519 152,121 $ 0.61 $ 35,249 150,976 $ 0.23 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income available to common unitholders - diluted $ 93,519 152,715 $ 0.61 $ 35,249 151,642 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures $ 161,914 $ 90,914 Less: Preferred unit distributions (354 ) (354 ) Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - basic 161,560 152,134 $ 1.06 90,560 150,541 $ 0.60 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - diluted 161,560 152,760 $ 1.06 90,560 151,215 $ 0.60 Income from discontinued operations - basic — 152,134 $ — 48,276 150,541 $ 0.32 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from discontinued operations - diluted — 152,760 $ — 48,276 151,215 $ 0.32 Income available to common unitholders - basic 161,560 152,134 $ 1.06 138,836 150,541 $ 0.92 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income available to common unitholders - diluted $ 161,560 152,760 $ 1.06 $ 138,836 151,215 $ 0.92 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans represent the unvested common units outstanding during the periods as well as the dilutive effect of outstanding options. The amount of anti-dilutive options excluded from the computation of diluted income per common unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was 2,260,000 and 1,528,000 , respectively, as compared to 1,183,000 and 850,000 , respectively, for the same periods in 2014 . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , 12,000 and 65,000 common units, respectively, were issued upon exercise of options. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , 44,000 common units were issued upon the exercise of options. Share Repurchase In August 2015, the Company’s Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase plan under which the Company may purchase up to $250 million of the Company’s outstanding common units. Purchases made pursuant to the program will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company purchased an aggregate of 2,125,000 common shares for $65.5 million as part of the share repurchase plan. In connection with these repurchases, an equal number of common units were repurchased by the Operating Partnership from the Trust. |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table sets forth the components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 Foreign Currency Translation: Beginning balance $ (5,823 ) $ 8,592 Translation adjustment (6,229 ) (5,189 ) Ending balance (12,052 ) 3,403 Derivative Instruments: Beginning balance (377 ) 1,584 Unrealized loss (2,592 ) (2,090 ) Reclassification adjustment (1) 1,053 1,100 Ending balance (1,916 ) 594 Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (13,968 ) 3,997 Less: portion included in noncontrolling interest – operating partnership 131 (290 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income included in shareholders' equity/owners' equity $ (13,837 ) $ 3,707 (1) Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income/General & Limited Partner's Equity into contractual interest expense. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | Segment Information The Company owns and operates industrial properties nationally and owns and operates office properties in a focused group of office markets. Additionally, the Company owns certain assets in the United Kingdom. The Company's reportable segments are as follows. • Carolinas; • Chicago/Milwaukee; • Houston; • Lehigh/Central PA; • Minnesota; • Orlando; • Philadelphia; • Richmond/Hampton Roads; • Southeastern PA; • South Florida; • Tampa; and • United Kingdom. Certain other segments are aggregated into an "Other" category which includes the reportable segments: Arizona; Atlanta; Cincinnati/Columbus/Indianapolis; Dallas; Maryland; New Jersey; Northern Virginia; Southern California; Washington D.C. and other. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on net operating income. Net operating income includes operating revenue from external customers, real estate taxes, amortization of lease transaction costs and other operating expenses which relate directly to the management and operation of the assets within each reportable segment. The Company's accounting policies for the segments are the same as those used in the Company's consolidated financial statements. There are no material inter-segment transactions. The operating information by reportable segment is as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenue Carolinas $ 10,555 $ 9,479 $ 30,462 $ 26,282 Chicago/Milwaukee 8,872 8,004 27,596 24,727 Houston 12,981 12,833 38,455 36,828 Lehigh/Central PA 33,746 30,034 100,144 87,853 Minnesota 11,751 13,925 36,699 41,217 Orlando 5,547 8,463 16,221 24,519 Philadelphia 10,552 8,303 30,422 26,402 Richmond/Hampton Roads 5,168 10,358 25,809 30,542 South Florida 12,957 12,012 37,542 36,028 Southeastern PA 36,718 36,087 114,430 110,833 Tampa 13,568 13,597 40,667 40,001 United Kingdom 3,776 4,111 11,466 12,430 Other 32,801 31,144 99,636 96,300 Segment-level operating revenue 198,992 198,350 609,549 593,962 Reconciliation to total operating revenues Discontinued operations — (9 ) — (4,728 ) Other (20 ) 15 (157 ) (288 ) Total operating revenue $ 198,972 $ 198,356 $ 609,392 $ 588,946 Net operating income Carolinas $ 7,795 $ 6,570 $ 21,479 $ 18,006 Chicago/Milwaukee 5,792 5,382 18,660 15,518 Houston 7,829 7,510 22,739 21,794 Lehigh/Central PA 24,289 21,634 70,907 60,647 Minnesota 4,461 6,575 15,595 19,964 Orlando 3,835 5,411 11,091 16,257 Philadelphia 7,898 6,736 22,230 20,247 Richmond/Hampton Roads 3,014 6,144 15,538 18,118 South Florida 7,012 6,647 20,990 21,066 Southeastern PA 20,887 20,516 63,301 60,175 Tampa 8,454 8,213 25,780 25,142 United Kingdom 2,619 2,468 7,917 8,040 Other 21,750 20,715 66,138 61,614 Segment-level net operating income 125,635 124,521 382,365 366,588 Reconciliation to income from continuing operations Interest expense (1) (33,559 ) (37,958 ) (103,295 ) (116,192 ) Depreciation/amortization expense (1) (2) (40,870 ) (44,538 ) (126,162 ) (133,636 ) Impairment - real estate assets — — (16,775 ) — Gain (loss) on property dispositions 53,467 (20 ) 56,987 1,878 Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures (847 ) 1,592 805 7,297 General and administrative expense (1) (2) (9,456 ) (8,556 ) (33,043 ) (29,189 ) Discontinued operations excluding interest and gain on property dispositions — (95 ) — (2,541 ) Income taxes (2) (526 ) (821 ) (2,283 ) (1,966 ) Other (149 ) 1,193 3,486 (851 ) Income from continuing operations $ 93,695 $ 35,318 $ 162,085 $ 91,388 (1) Includes activity on discontinued operations. (2) Excludes costs which are included in determining segment-level net operating income. During the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company acquired a portfolio of three operating properties and 139 acres of developable land for a total purchase price of $86.6 million . These properties, comprising 921,000 square feet of leaseable space, are located in the Company's Houston reportable segment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company acquired four operating properties comprising 1.3 million square feet for a total purchase price of $123.4 million in the Company's Southern California and Houston reportable segments. This purchase price also includes 139 acres of developable land. The Company's sales by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows: Three months ended September 30, 2015 Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Properties Sold Square Feet (000s) Gross Proceeds (000s) Properties Sold Square Feet (000s) Gross Proceeds (000s) Minnesota 1 135 $ 19,900 2 223 $ 25,700 Richmond/Hampton Roads — — — 22 1,319 110,300 (1) Southeastern PA 3 250 63,500 4 333 72,220 Tampa 1 32 2,525 1 32 2,525 Other 1 31 3,859 7 569 37,371 Total 6 448 $ 89,784 36 2,476 $ 248,116 (1) Includes proceeds from the sale of 3.1 acres of land. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company sold 22 properties and 3.1 acres of land in the Richmond/Hampton Roads segment for $110.3 million to a firm controlled by the brother of David L. Lingerfelt, a member of the Company's Board of Trustees. The Company's total assets by reportable segment as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total assets Carolinas $ 336,634 $ 325,690 Chicago/Milwaukee 426,729 422,531 Houston 520,128 418,154 Lehigh/Central PA 1,094,009 1,023,641 Minnesota 321,194 333,506 Orlando 160,020 160,899 Philadelphia 416,373 366,577 Richmond/Hampton Roads 126,909 250,205 South Florida 419,008 400,034 Southeastern PA 658,063 698,163 Tampa 329,687 335,652 United Kingdom 219,362 231,276 Other 1,577,732 1,553,250 Segment-level total assets 6,605,848 6,519,578 Corporate Other 83,945 105,958 Total assets $ 6,689,793 $ 6,625,536 |
Accounting for the Impairment o
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] | Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets Prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360), Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08") on January 1, 2014, the results of operations for all operating properties sold or held for sale during the reported periods were shown under discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Under ASU 2014-08, operating properties that were sold or classified as held for sale before the adoption of ASU 2014-08 continue to be classified as discontinued operations. Accordingly, operating properties previously reported as discontinued operations will continue to be presented as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for all periods presented. A summary of the results of operations for the properties classified as discontinued operations through the respective disposition dates is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues $ — $ 9 $ — $ 4,728 Operating expenses — 86 — (2,226 ) Interest and other income — — — 39 Interest expense — — — (557 ) Depreciation and amortization — — — — Income before gain on property dispositions — 95 — 1,984 Gain on property dispositions — 38 — 46,292 Net income $ — $ 133 $ — $ 48,276 Interest expense has been allocated to discontinued operations. The allocation of interest expense to discontinued operations was based on the ratio of net assets sold and held for sale (without continuing involvement) to the sum of total net assets plus consolidated debt. |
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block] | Asset Impairment The Company disposes of and anticipates the potential disposition of certain properties prior to the end of their remaining useful lives. There were no impairments recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recognized $16.8 million in impairments, $13.4 million of which related to properties sold in the Company's Richmond/Hampton Roads reportable segment (see Note 5), $2.3 million of which related to the Company's Southeastern Pennsylvania reportable segment and $1.0 million of which related to the Company's Maryland reportable segment. The Company determined these impairments based on third party offer prices and quoted offer prices for comparable transactions which are Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, respectively, according to the fair value hierarchy established by the FASB in Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures." The Company has evaluated each of its properties and land held for development and has determined that there were no additional valuation adjustments necessary at September 30, 2015 . There were no impairments recognized during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2014 . |
Noncontrolling Interests of the
Noncontrolling Interests of the Trust | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | |
Noncontrolling Interests | Noncontrolling Interests of the Trust Noncontrolling interests in the accompanying financial statements represent the interests of the common and preferred units in the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust. In addition, noncontrolling interests include third-party ownership interests in consolidated joint venture investments. Common units The common units outstanding have the same economic characteristics as common shares of the Trust. The 3,539,075 outstanding common units as of September 30, 2015 not held by the Trust share proportionately in the net income or loss and in any distributions of the Operating Partnership. The common units of the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust are redeemable at any time at the option of the holder. The Trust, as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, may at its option elect to settle the redemption in cash or through the exchange on a one-for-one basis of unregistered common shares of the Trust. The market value of the 3,539,075 outstanding common units based on the closing price of the common shares of the Trust at September 30, 2015 was $ 111.5 million . |
Limited Partners' Equity of the
Limited Partners' Equity of the Operating Partnership | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Preferred Units [Line Items] | |
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] | Noncontrolling Interests of the Trust Noncontrolling interests in the accompanying financial statements represent the interests of the common and preferred units in the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust. In addition, noncontrolling interests include third-party ownership interests in consolidated joint venture investments. Common units The common units outstanding have the same economic characteristics as common shares of the Trust. The 3,539,075 outstanding common units as of September 30, 2015 not held by the Trust share proportionately in the net income or loss and in any distributions of the Operating Partnership. The common units of the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust are redeemable at any time at the option of the holder. The Trust, as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, may at its option elect to settle the redemption in cash or through the exchange on a one-for-one basis of unregistered common shares of the Trust. The market value of the 3,539,075 outstanding common units based on the closing price of the common shares of the Trust at September 30, 2015 was $ 111.5 million . |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | |
Preferred Units [Line Items] | |
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] | Limited Partners' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest of the Operating Partnership Limited partners' equity in the accompanying financial statements represents the interests of the common and preferred units in the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust. The Operating Partnership's noncontrolling interest includes third-party ownership interests in consolidated joint venture investments. Common units The common units outstanding have the same economic characteristics as common shares of the Trust. The 3,539,075 outstanding common units as of September 30, 2015 not held by the Trust are the limited partners' equity - common units held by persons and entities other than the Trust. The common units of the Operating Partnership not held by the Trust are redeemable at any time at the option of the holder. The Trust, as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, may at its option elect to settle the redemption in cash or through the exchange on a one-for-one basis of unregistered common shares of the Trust. The market value of the 3,539,075 outstanding common units at September 30, 2015 based on the closing price of the common shares of the Trust at September 30, 2015 was $ 111.5 million . |
Noncontrolling Interest - Opera
Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership/Limited Partners' Equity - Preferred Units | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] | |
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] | Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership/Limited Partners' Equity - Preferred Units As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had outstanding the following cumulative preferred units of the Operating Partnership: ISSUE AMOUNT UNITS LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE DIVIDEND RATE (in 000’s) Series I-2 $ 7,537 301 $25 6.25 % The preferred units are putable at the holder's option at any time and are callable at the Operating Partnership's option after a stated period of time for cash. |
Indebtedness
Indebtedness | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] | Indebtedness In March 2015, the Company used proceeds from its unsecured credit facility together with available cash on hand to repay all $300 million of its 5.125% senior unsecured notes due March 2015. In March 2015, the Company issued $400 million of 3.75% senior unsecured notes due 2025. The net proceeds from this issuance were used to repay borrowings under the Company's unsecured credit facility and for general corporate purposes. In August 2015, the Company used proceeds from its unsecured credit facility to prepay without penalty a $105.8 million 7.0% mortgage loan due February 2016. |
Disclosure of Fair Value of Fin
Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments The following disclosure of estimated fair value was determined by management using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. Accordingly, the following estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized on disposition of the financial instruments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued interest, dividend and distributions payable and other liabilities are reasonable estimates of fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the outstanding amounts under the Company's credit facility is a reasonable estimate of fair value because interest rates float at a rate based on LIBOR. The Company determines the fair value of its interest rate swaps by using the standard methodology of netting discounted future fixed cash payments with the discounted expected variable cash receipts. These variable cash receipts of interest rate swaps are based on expectations of future LIBOR interest rates (forward curves) estimated by observing market LIBOR interest rate curves. This is a Level 2 fair value calculation. Also, credit valuation adjustments are factored into the fair value calculations to account for potential nonperformance risk. These credit valuation adjustments were concluded to be not significant inputs for the fair value calculations for the periods presented. See Note 13 - Derivative Instruments. The Company used a discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value of its debt as of September 30, 2015 . This is a Level 3 fair value calculation. The inputs used in preparing the discounted cash flow model include actual maturity dates and scheduled cash flows as well as estimates for market value discount rates. The Company updates the discounted cash flow model on a quarterly basis to reflect any changes in the Company's debt holdings and changes to discount rate assumptions. The following summarizes the fair value of the Company's mortgage loans and unsecured notes as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Mortgage Loans Unsecured Notes Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value As of December 31, 2014 $ 487,301 $ 501,231 $ 2,509,094 $ 2,704,069 As of September 30, 2015 $ 372,660 $ 381,500 $ 2,608,307 $ 2,621,855 |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] | Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Liberty Washington, LP During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, Liberty Washington LP (a joint venture in which the Company holds a 25% interest) recognized impairment charges, the Company's share of which was $3.9 million and $11.5 million , respectively. The impairment charges were related to the Company's Northern Virginia reportable segment and the Company's share was included in equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company determined these impairments based on third party offer prices. This is a Level 2 fair value calculation. As of September 30, 2015, the joint venture was in default of a $46.4 million non-recourse mortgage loan related to certain properties within the joint venture in the Company's Northern Virginia reportable segment. Comcast Innovation and Technology Center The Company has entered into two joint ventures for the purpose of developing and owning the Comcast Innovation & Technology Center (the "Project") located on the 1800 block of Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 59 -story building will include 1.3 million square feet of rentable office space and a 222 -room Four Seasons Hotel. Completion of the first phase of the Project is anticipated to be in the third quarter of 2017. Project costs for the development of the Project, exclusive of tenant-funded interior improvements, are anticipated to be approximately $932 million . The Company's investment in the Project is expected to be approximately $185 million with 20% ownership interests in both joint ventures. The two joint ventures have engaged the Company as the developer of the Project pursuant to a Development Agreement by which the Company agrees, in consideration for a development fee, to be responsible for all aspects of the development of the Project and to guarantee the timely lien-free completion of construction of the Project and the payment, subject to certain exceptions, of any cost overruns incurred in the development of the Project. Liberty Venture I, LP During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , Liberty Venture I, LP (a joint venture in which the Company holds a 25% interest) realized gross proceeds of $8.5 million from the sale of one property totaling 198,000 square feet in the Company's New Jersey reportable segment. |
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Interest rate swaps [Text Block] | Derivative Instruments The Company borrows funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility and certain bank mortgage loans bear interest at variable rates. Our long-term debt typically bears interest at fixed rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit generally the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as collars, swaps, caps and treasury lock agreements in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. We generally do not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. The interest rate on all of our variable rate debt is generally adjusted at one or three month intervals, subject to settlements under interest rate hedge contracts. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (for the Trust) and general partner's equity and limited partners' equity - common units (for the Operating Partnership) and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The Company determines the fair value of its interest rate swaps by using the standard methodology of netting discounted future fixed cash payments with the discounted expected variable cash receipts. These variable cash receipts of interest rate swaps are based on expectations of future LIBOR interest rates (forward curves) estimated by observing market LIBOR interest rate curves. This is a Level 2 fair value calculation. Also, credit valuation adjustments are factored into the fair value calculations to account for potential nonperformance risk. These credit valuation adjustments were concluded to be not significant inputs for the fair value calculations for the periods presented. The Company holds an interest in three interest rate swap contracts (“Swaps”) that eliminate the impact of changes in interest rates on the payments required under variable rate mortgages. The Swaps had aggregate notional amounts of $102.0 million and $103.6 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, and expire at various dates between 2018 and 2020 . The Company accounts for the effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative in accumulated other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassifies the effective portion to earnings over the term that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company accounts for the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative directly in earnings. The following table presents the location in the financial statements of the gains or losses recognized related to the Company’s cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 (in thousands) Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income $ (1,570 ) $ 299 $ (2,592 ) $ (2,083 ) Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion subsequently reclassified to earnings $ (350 ) $ (367 ) $ (1,053 ) $ (1,093 ) Amount of (loss) gain related to the ineffective portion $ (51 ) $ 13 $ (113 ) $ (42 ) The fair value of the Swaps in the amounts of $8.7 million and $8.5 million as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimates that $1.2 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an increase to interest expense over the next 12 months. The Company has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including defaults where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. If the Company were to breach any of the contractual provisions of the derivative contracts, it would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value including accrued interest, which totaled approximately $8.8 million as of September 30, 2015 . |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Environmental Matters Substantially all of the Company's properties and land were subject to Phase I Environmental Assessments and when appropriate Phase II Environmental Assessments (collectively, the “Environmental Assessments”) obtained in contemplation of their acquisition by the Company or obtained by predecessor owners prior to the sale of the property or land to the Company. The Environmental Assessments did not reveal, nor is the Company aware of, any non-compliance with environmental laws, environmental liability or other environmental claim that the Company believes would likely have a material adverse effect on the Company. Operating Ground Lease Agreements Future minimum rental payments under the terms of all non-cancelable operating ground leases under which the Company is the lessee, as of September 30, 2015 , were as follows (in thousands): Year Amount 2015 $ 250 2016 998 2017 998 2018 998 2019 998 2020 and thereafter 8,756 Total $ 12,998 Operating ground lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $224,000 and $536,000 as compared to $114,000 and $289,000 for the same periods in 2014 , respectively. Legal Matters From time to time, the Company is a party to a variety of legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the normal course of business. As of September 30, 2015 there were no legal proceedings, claims or assessments that the Company expects to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial statements. Other As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had letter of credit obligations of $5.4 million . The Company believes that the likelihood is remote that there will be a draw upon these letter of credit obligations. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had 27 buildings under development. These buildings are expected to contain, when completed, a total of 6.6 million square feet of leasable space and represent an anticipated aggregate investment of $643.8 million . At September 30, 2015 , development in progress totaled $338.7 million . In addition, as of September 30, 2015 , the Company had invested $12.0 million in deferred leasing costs related to these development buildings. In addition, the Company had a signed commitment for a build-to-suit development not yet commenced for an anticipated investment of $44.9 million . As of September 30, 2015 , the Company was committed to $30.7 million in improvements on certain buildings and land parcels. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company was committed to $51.3 million in future land purchases. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company was obligated to pay for tenant improvements not yet completed for a maximum of $36.2 million . The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions. The combined account balances at each institution typically exceed FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. The Company believes the risk is not significant. |
Supplemental Disclosure to Stat
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows | Supplemental Disclosure to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows The following are supplemental disclosures to the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Write-off of fully depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs $ 44,216 $ 31,322 Write-off of depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs due to sale/demolition $ 95,277 $ 132,707 Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge $ (1,539 ) $ (990 ) Changes in accrued development capital expenditures $ 5,023 $ 7,854 Increase in investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures $ — $ (11,948 ) Amounts paid in cash for deferred leasing costs incurred in connection with signed leases with tenants are paid in conjunction with improving (acquiring) property, plant and equipment. Such costs are not contained within net real estate. However, they are integral to the completion of a tenant lease and ultimately are related to the improvement and thus the value of the Company’s property, plant and equipment. They are therefore included in investing activities in the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows. |
Organization and Basis of Pre23
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policy) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. The standard clarifies the required factors that an entity must consider when recognizing revenue. The standard also requires additional disclosures concerning contracts with customers, judgments concerning revenue recognition, and assets recognized for the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial position and results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03") . The standard requires the costs for issuing debt to appear on a balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt's value. ASU 2015-03 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The standard would be applied retrospectively. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810) ("ASU 2015-02"). The standard requires that all entities re-evaluate and revise consolidation documentation for limited partnerships and similar legal entities. It makes changes to both the variable interest model and voting model. ASU 2015-02 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The standard allows for either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact ASU 2015-02 will have on its financial position and results of operations. |
Income per Common Share of th24
Income per Common Share of the Trust (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common share of the Trust (in thousands except per share amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 148,088 $ 0.23 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ — 148,582 $ — $ 130 147,422 $ — Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ — 149,176 $ — $ 130 148,088 $ — Net income available to common shareholders - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 148,088 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 $ 88,430 146,987 $ 0.60 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 88,430 147,661 $ 0.60 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic — 148,594 $ — 47,142 146,987 $ 0.32 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted — 149,220 $ — 47,142 147,661 $ 0.32 Net income available to common shareholders - basic 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 135,572 146,987 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 $ 135,572 147,661 $ 0.92 |
Income per Common Unit of the25
Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Earnings Per Unit, Basic and Diluted [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common share of the Trust (in thousands except per share amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,293 148,088 $ 0.23 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ — 148,582 $ — $ 130 147,422 $ — Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted $ — 149,176 $ — $ 130 148,088 $ — Net income available to common shareholders - basic $ 91,331 148,582 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 147,422 $ 0.23 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 91,331 149,176 $ 0.61 $ 34,423 148,088 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) Per Share Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic $ 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 $ 88,430 146,987 $ 0.60 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 88,430 147,661 $ 0.60 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - basic — 148,594 $ — 47,142 146,987 $ 0.32 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest - diluted — 149,220 $ — 47,142 147,661 $ 0.32 Net income available to common shareholders - basic 157,797 148,594 $ 1.06 135,572 146,987 $ 0.92 Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Net income available to common shareholders - diluted $ 157,797 149,220 $ 1.06 $ 135,572 147,661 $ 0.92 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | |
Earnings Per Unit, Basic and Diluted [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per common unit of the Operating Partnership (in thousands, except per unit amounts): For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income from continuing operations - net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures $ 93,637 $ 35,234 Less: Preferred unit distributions (118 ) (118 ) Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - basic $ 93,519 152,121 $ 0.61 $ 35,116 150,976 $ 0.23 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - diluted $ 93,519 152,715 $ 0.61 $ 35,116 151,642 $ 0.23 Income from discontinued operations - basic $ — 152,121 $ — $ 133 150,976 $ — Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income from discontinued operations - diluted $ — 152,715 $ — $ 133 151,642 $ — Income available to common unitholders - basic $ 93,519 152,121 $ 0.61 $ 35,249 150,976 $ 0.23 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 594 — 666 Income available to common unitholders - diluted $ 93,519 152,715 $ 0.61 $ 35,249 151,642 $ 0.23 For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Units (Denominator) Per Unit Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures $ 161,914 $ 90,914 Less: Preferred unit distributions (354 ) (354 ) Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - basic 161,560 152,134 $ 1.06 90,560 150,541 $ 0.60 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from continuing operations available to common unitholders - diluted 161,560 152,760 $ 1.06 90,560 151,215 $ 0.60 Income from discontinued operations - basic — 152,134 $ — 48,276 150,541 $ 0.32 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income from discontinued operations - diluted — 152,760 $ — 48,276 151,215 $ 0.32 Income available to common unitholders - basic 161,560 152,134 $ 1.06 138,836 150,541 $ 0.92 Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans — 626 — 674 Income available to common unitholders - diluted $ 161,560 152,760 $ 1.06 $ 138,836 151,215 $ 0.92 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi26
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table sets forth the components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 Foreign Currency Translation: Beginning balance $ (5,823 ) $ 8,592 Translation adjustment (6,229 ) (5,189 ) Ending balance (12,052 ) 3,403 Derivative Instruments: Beginning balance (377 ) 1,584 Unrealized loss (2,592 ) (2,090 ) Reclassification adjustment (1) 1,053 1,100 Ending balance (1,916 ) 594 Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (13,968 ) 3,997 Less: portion included in noncontrolling interest – operating partnership 131 (290 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income included in shareholders' equity/owners' equity $ (13,837 ) $ 3,707 (1) Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income/General & Limited Partner's Equity into contractual interest expense. |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment, Revenue and Net Operating Income [Table Text Block] | The operating information by reportable segment is as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operating revenue Carolinas $ 10,555 $ 9,479 $ 30,462 $ 26,282 Chicago/Milwaukee 8,872 8,004 27,596 24,727 Houston 12,981 12,833 38,455 36,828 Lehigh/Central PA 33,746 30,034 100,144 87,853 Minnesota 11,751 13,925 36,699 41,217 Orlando 5,547 8,463 16,221 24,519 Philadelphia 10,552 8,303 30,422 26,402 Richmond/Hampton Roads 5,168 10,358 25,809 30,542 South Florida 12,957 12,012 37,542 36,028 Southeastern PA 36,718 36,087 114,430 110,833 Tampa 13,568 13,597 40,667 40,001 United Kingdom 3,776 4,111 11,466 12,430 Other 32,801 31,144 99,636 96,300 Segment-level operating revenue 198,992 198,350 609,549 593,962 Reconciliation to total operating revenues Discontinued operations — (9 ) — (4,728 ) Other (20 ) 15 (157 ) (288 ) Total operating revenue $ 198,972 $ 198,356 $ 609,392 $ 588,946 Net operating income Carolinas $ 7,795 $ 6,570 $ 21,479 $ 18,006 Chicago/Milwaukee 5,792 5,382 18,660 15,518 Houston 7,829 7,510 22,739 21,794 Lehigh/Central PA 24,289 21,634 70,907 60,647 Minnesota 4,461 6,575 15,595 19,964 Orlando 3,835 5,411 11,091 16,257 Philadelphia 7,898 6,736 22,230 20,247 Richmond/Hampton Roads 3,014 6,144 15,538 18,118 South Florida 7,012 6,647 20,990 21,066 Southeastern PA 20,887 20,516 63,301 60,175 Tampa 8,454 8,213 25,780 25,142 United Kingdom 2,619 2,468 7,917 8,040 Other 21,750 20,715 66,138 61,614 Segment-level net operating income 125,635 124,521 382,365 366,588 Reconciliation to income from continuing operations Interest expense (1) (33,559 ) (37,958 ) (103,295 ) (116,192 ) Depreciation/amortization expense (1) (2) (40,870 ) (44,538 ) (126,162 ) (133,636 ) Impairment - real estate assets — — (16,775 ) — Gain (loss) on property dispositions 53,467 (20 ) 56,987 1,878 Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures (847 ) 1,592 805 7,297 General and administrative expense (1) (2) (9,456 ) (8,556 ) (33,043 ) (29,189 ) Discontinued operations excluding interest and gain on property dispositions — (95 ) — (2,541 ) Income taxes (2) (526 ) (821 ) (2,283 ) (1,966 ) Other (149 ) 1,193 3,486 (851 ) Income from continuing operations $ 93,695 $ 35,318 $ 162,085 $ 91,388 (1) Includes activity on discontinued operations. (2) Excludes costs which are included in determining segment-level net operating income. |
Real Estate Properties Sold [Table Text Block] | The Company's sales by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows: Three months ended September 30, 2015 Nine months ended September 30, 2015 Properties Sold Square Feet (000s) Gross Proceeds (000s) Properties Sold Square Feet (000s) Gross Proceeds (000s) Minnesota 1 135 $ 19,900 2 223 $ 25,700 Richmond/Hampton Roads — — — 22 1,319 110,300 (1) Southeastern PA 3 250 63,500 4 333 72,220 Tampa 1 32 2,525 1 32 2,525 Other 1 31 3,859 7 569 37,371 Total 6 448 $ 89,784 36 2,476 $ 248,116 (1) Includes proceeds from the sale of 3.1 acres of land. |
Assets by Segment and Reconciliation to Consolidated[Table Text Block] | The Company's total assets by reportable segment as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Total assets Carolinas $ 336,634 $ 325,690 Chicago/Milwaukee 426,729 422,531 Houston 520,128 418,154 Lehigh/Central PA 1,094,009 1,023,641 Minnesota 321,194 333,506 Orlando 160,020 160,899 Philadelphia 416,373 366,577 Richmond/Hampton Roads 126,909 250,205 South Florida 419,008 400,034 Southeastern PA 658,063 698,163 Tampa 329,687 335,652 United Kingdom 219,362 231,276 Other 1,577,732 1,553,250 Segment-level total assets 6,605,848 6,519,578 Corporate Other 83,945 105,958 Total assets $ 6,689,793 $ 6,625,536 |
Accounting for the Impairment28
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block] | A summary of the results of operations for the properties classified as discontinued operations through the respective disposition dates is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues $ — $ 9 $ — $ 4,728 Operating expenses — 86 — (2,226 ) Interest and other income — — — 39 Interest expense — — — (557 ) Depreciation and amortization — — — — Income before gain on property dispositions — 95 — 1,984 Gain on property dispositions — 38 — 46,292 Net income $ — $ 133 $ — $ 48,276 |
Noncontrolling Interest - Ope29
Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership/Limited Partners' Equity - Preferred Units (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Temporary Equity [Table Text Block] | As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had outstanding the following cumulative preferred units of the Operating Partnership: ISSUE AMOUNT UNITS LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE DIVIDEND RATE (in 000’s) Series I-2 $ 7,537 301 $25 6.25 % |
Disclosure of Fair Value of F30
Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] | The following summarizes the fair value of the Company's mortgage loans and unsecured notes as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015 (in thousands): Mortgage Loans Unsecured Notes Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value As of December 31, 2014 $ 487,301 $ 501,231 $ 2,509,094 $ 2,704,069 As of September 30, 2015 $ 372,660 $ 381,500 $ 2,608,307 $ 2,621,855 |
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the location in the financial statements of the gains or losses recognized related to the Company’s cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 (in thousands) Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income $ (1,570 ) $ 299 $ (2,592 ) $ (2,083 ) Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion subsequently reclassified to earnings $ (350 ) $ (367 ) $ (1,053 ) $ (1,093 ) Amount of (loss) gain related to the ineffective portion $ (51 ) $ 13 $ (113 ) $ (42 ) |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Future Minimum Rental Payments | Future minimum rental payments under the terms of all non-cancelable operating ground leases under which the Company is the lessee, as of September 30, 2015 , were as follows (in thousands): Year Amount 2015 $ 250 2016 998 2017 998 2018 998 2019 998 2020 and thereafter 8,756 Total $ 12,998 |
Supplemental Disclosure to St33
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows | The following are supplemental disclosures to the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (amounts in thousands): 2015 2014 Write-off of fully depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs $ 44,216 $ 31,322 Write-off of depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs due to sale/demolition $ 95,277 $ 132,707 Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge $ (1,539 ) $ (990 ) Changes in accrued development capital expenditures $ 5,023 $ 7,854 Increase in investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures $ — $ (11,948 ) |
Organization and Basis of Pre34
Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Organization [Abstract] | |||
Ownership interest in operating partnership - Limited Partnership | 97.70% | ||
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] | |||
Common shares of beneficial interest | $ 148,000 | $ 149,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | $ 3,673,001,000 | 3,688,644,000 | |
Parent balance sheet, equity reclassification [Member] | Adjustment to prior period balance [Member] | |||
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] | |||
Common shares of beneficial interest | (1,000) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | (51,900,000) | ||
Impact of Error on Income Statement | $ 0 | ||
Impact of Error on Statement of Cash Flow | 0 | ||
Parent balance sheet, equity reclassification [Member] | Previously reported amounts [Member] | |||
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] | |||
Common shares of beneficial interest | 150,000 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 3,740,600,000 | ||
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | Parent balance sheet, equity reclassification [Member] | Adjustment to prior period balance [Member] | |||
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] | |||
Impact of Error on Income Statement | 0 | ||
Impact of Error on Statement of Cash Flow | $ 0 | ||
Impact of Error on Balance Sheet | $ 0 |
Income per Common Share of th35
Income per Common Share of the Trust (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Income (Numerator) [Abstract] | ||||
Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest | $ 91,331 | $ 34,293 | $ 157,797 | $ 88,430 |
Discontinued operations net of noncontrolling interest | 0 | 130 | 0 | 47,142 |
Net income available to common shareholders | $ 91,331 | $ 34,423 | $ 157,797 | $ 135,572 |
Weighted Average Shares (Denominator) [Abstract] | ||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 148,582 | 147,422 | 148,594 | 146,987 |
Dilutive shares for long-term compensation plans | 594 | 666 | 626 | 674 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 149,176 | 148,088 | 149,220 | 147,661 |
Common shares [Member] | ||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] | ||||
Income from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share | $ 0.61 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.06 | $ 0.60 |
Income from Discontinued Operations, Per Basic Share | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - basic | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] | ||||
Income from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.60 |
Income from Discontinued Operations, Per Diluted Share | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - diluted | $ 0.61 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.06 | $ 0.92 |
Income per Common Share of th36
Income per Common Share of the Trust Income per Common Share of the Trust - Anti-dilutive Options (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Stock Option [Member] | ||||
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | 2,260,000 | 1,183,000 | 1,528,000 | 850,000 |
Income per Common Share of th37
Income per Common Share of the Trust - Options Exercised (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Stock Option [Member] | Common shares [Member] | |||
Stock Option Exercises [Line Items] | |||
Amount of Options Exercises in Period | 12,000 | 65,000 | 44,000 |
Income per Common Share of th38
Income per Common Share of the Trust - Share Repurchase (Details) - Common shares [Member] - 2015 Share Repurchase Program [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Authorized amount of shares available to be repurchased under a share repurchase plan | $ 250 | $ 250 |
Number of shares repurchased during period | shares | 2,125,000 | 2,125,000 |
Amount paid for repurchase of shares | $ 65.5 | $ 65.5 |
Income per Common Unit of the39
Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership - Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Income (Numerator) [Abstract] | ||||
Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | $ 91,331 | $ 34,293 | $ 157,797 | $ 88,430 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 133 | 0 | 48,276 |
Net income available to common shareholders | $ 91,331 | $ 34,423 | $ 157,797 | $ 135,572 |
Weighted Average Units (Denominator) [Abstract] | ||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 148,582 | 147,422 | 148,594 | 146,987 |
Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans | 594 | 666 | 626 | 674 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 149,176 | 148,088 | 149,220 | 147,661 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||||
Income (Numerator) [Abstract] | ||||
Income from continuing operations net of noncontrolling interest - consolidated joint ventures | $ 93,637 | $ 35,234 | $ 161,914 | $ 90,914 |
Less: Preferred unit distributions | (118) | (118) | (354) | (354) |
Income from Continuing Operations available to Common Unitholders | 93,519 | 35,116 | 161,560 | 90,560 |
Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 133 | 0 | 48,276 |
Net income available to common shareholders | $ 93,519 | $ 35,249 | $ 161,560 | $ 138,836 |
Weighted Average Units (Denominator) [Abstract] | ||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 152,121 | 150,976 | 152,134 | 150,541 |
Dilutive units for long-term compensation plans | 594 | 666 | 626 | 674 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 152,715 | 151,642 | 152,760 | 151,215 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | Common Units [Member] | ||||
Earnings Per Unit, Basic [Abstract] | ||||
Income from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share | $ 0.61 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.06 | $ 0.60 |
Income from Discontinued Operations, Per Basic Share | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - basic | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.92 |
Earnings Per Unit, Diluted [Abstract] | ||||
Income from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share | 0.61 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.60 |
Income from Discontinued Operations, Per Diluted Share | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.32 |
Income per common share - diluted | $ 0.61 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.06 | $ 0.92 |
Income per Common Unit of the40
Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership - Anti-dilutive Options (Details) - Stock Option [Member] - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | 2,260,000 | 1,183,000 | 1,528,000 | 850,000 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||||
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | 2,260,000 | 1,183,000 | 1,528,000 | 850,000 |
Income per Common Unit of the41
Income per Common Unit of the Operations Partnership - Options Exercised (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | Stock Option [Member] | Common Units [Member] | |||
Stock Option Exercises [Line Items] | |||
Amount of Options Exercises in Period | 12,000 | 65,000 | 44,000 |
Income per Common Unit of the42
Income per Common Unit of the Operating Partnership - Unit Repurchase (Details) - Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] - Common Units [Member] - 2015 Share Repurchase Program [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Authorized amount of shares available to be repurchased under a share repurchase plan | $ 250 | $ 250 |
Number of units repurchased during period | shares | 2,125,000 | 2,125,000 |
Amount paid for repurchase of units | $ 65.5 | $ 65.5 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi43
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | ||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Beginning Balance | $ 3,086,377 | |||||
Ending Balance | 3,007,109 | |||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | 3,086,377 | $ 3,007,109 | $ 3,086,377 | |||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income included in shareholders' equity/owners' equity | 2,950,221 | 3,027,672 | ||||
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Beginning Balance | (5,823) | $ 8,592 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications | (6,229) | (5,189) | ||||
Ending Balance | (12,052) | 3,403 | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (5,823) | 8,592 | (12,052) | (5,823) | $ 3,403 | |
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Beginning Balance | (377) | 1,584 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications | (2,592) | (2,090) | ||||
Reclassification adjustment | [1] | 1,053 | 1,100 | |||
Ending Balance | (1,916) | 594 | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (377) | 1,584 | (1,916) | (377) | 594 | |
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Ending Balance | (13,968) | 3,997 | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (13,968) | 3,997 | (13,968) | 3,997 | ||
AOCI Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Ending Balance | 131 | (290) | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | 131 | $ (290) | 131 | (290) | ||
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | ||||||
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Beginning Balance | (6,252) | |||||
Ending Balance | (13,837) | |||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | $ (6,252) | (13,837) | $ (6,252) | |||
Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income included in shareholders' equity/owners' equity | $ (13,837) | $ 3,707 | ||||
[1] | Amounts reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income/General & Limited Partner's Equity into contractual interest expense. |
Performance of the Reportable S
Performance of the Reportable Segments Based on Property Level Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | $ 198,972,000 | $ 198,356,000 | $ 609,392,000 | $ 588,946,000 | |
Net operating income | 70,274,000 | 66,330,000 | 192,290,000 | 188,145,000 | |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||||
Interest expense | (33,559,000) | (37,958,000) | (103,295,000) | (115,635,000) | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | (173,726,000) | (176,207,000) | |||
Impairment - real estate assets | 0 | 0 | (16,775,000) | 0 | |
Gain (loss) on property dispositions | 53,467,000 | (20,000) | 56,987,000 | 1,878,000 | |
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (847,000) | 1,592,000 | 805,000 | 7,297,000 | |
General and administrative expense | (15,573,000) | (14,748,000) | (51,428,000) | (48,077,000) | |
Income taxes | (599,000) | (859,000) | (2,613,000) | (2,083,000) | |
Income from continuing operations | 93,695,000 | 35,318,000 | 162,085,000 | 91,388,000 | |
Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment - real estate assets | (13,400,000) | ||||
Southeastern PA [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment - real estate assets | (2,300,000) | ||||
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 198,992,000 | 198,350,000 | 609,549,000 | 593,962,000 | |
Net operating income | 125,635,000 | 124,521,000 | 382,365,000 | 366,588,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Carolinas [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 10,555,000 | 9,479,000 | 30,462,000 | 26,282,000 | |
Net operating income | 7,795,000 | 6,570,000 | 21,479,000 | 18,006,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Chicago Milwaukee [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 8,872,000 | 8,004,000 | 27,596,000 | 24,727,000 | |
Net operating income | 5,792,000 | 5,382,000 | 18,660,000 | 15,518,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Houston [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 12,981,000 | 12,833,000 | 38,455,000 | 36,828,000 | |
Net operating income | 7,829,000 | 7,510,000 | 22,739,000 | 21,794,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Lehigh Central PA [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 33,746,000 | 30,034,000 | 100,144,000 | 87,853,000 | |
Net operating income | 24,289,000 | 21,634,000 | 70,907,000 | 60,647,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Minnesota [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 11,751,000 | 13,925,000 | 36,699,000 | 41,217,000 | |
Net operating income | 4,461,000 | 6,575,000 | 15,595,000 | 19,964,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Orlando [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 5,547,000 | 8,463,000 | 16,221,000 | 24,519,000 | |
Net operating income | 3,835,000 | 5,411,000 | 11,091,000 | 16,257,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Philadelphia [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 10,552,000 | 8,303,000 | 30,422,000 | 26,402,000 | |
Net operating income | 7,898,000 | 6,736,000 | 22,230,000 | 20,247,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 5,168,000 | 10,358,000 | 25,809,000 | 30,542,000 | |
Net operating income | 3,014,000 | 6,144,000 | 15,538,000 | 18,118,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | South Florida [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 12,957,000 | 12,012,000 | 37,542,000 | 36,028,000 | |
Net operating income | 7,012,000 | 6,647,000 | 20,990,000 | 21,066,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Southeastern PA [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 36,718,000 | 36,087,000 | 114,430,000 | 110,833,000 | |
Net operating income | 20,887,000 | 20,516,000 | 63,301,000 | 60,175,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Tampa [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 13,568,000 | 13,597,000 | 40,667,000 | 40,001,000 | |
Net operating income | 8,454,000 | 8,213,000 | 25,780,000 | 25,142,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | UNITED KINGDOM | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 3,776,000 | 4,111,000 | 11,466,000 | 12,430,000 | |
Net operating income | 2,619,000 | 2,468,000 | 7,917,000 | 8,040,000 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Other Segments [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 32,801,000 | 31,144,000 | 99,636,000 | 96,300,000 | |
Net operating income | 21,750,000 | 20,715,000 | 66,138,000 | 61,614,000 | |
Discontinued Operations [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | 0 | (9,000) | 0 | (4,728,000) | |
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Operating revenue | (20,000) | 15,000 | (157,000) | (288,000) | |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||||
Interest expense | [1] | (33,559,000) | (37,958,000) | (103,295,000) | (116,192,000) |
Depreciation and amortization expense | [1],[2] | (40,870,000) | (44,538,000) | (126,162,000) | (133,636,000) |
Impairment - real estate assets | 0 | 0 | (16,775,000) | 0 | |
Gain (loss) on property dispositions | 53,467,000 | (20,000) | 56,987,000 | 1,878,000 | |
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (847,000) | 1,592,000 | 805,000 | 7,297,000 | |
General and administrative expense | [1],[2] | (9,456,000) | (8,556,000) | (33,043,000) | (29,189,000) |
Discontinued operations excluding interest and gain on property dispositions | 0 | (95,000) | 0 | (2,541,000) | |
Income taxes | [2] | (526,000) | (821,000) | (2,283,000) | (1,966,000) |
Other | $ (149,000) | $ 1,193,000 | $ 3,486,000 | $ (851,000) | |
[1] | Includes activity on discontinued operations. | ||||
[2] | Excludes costs which are included in determining segment-level net operating income. |
Segment Information Building Ac
Segment Information Building Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²abldg | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²abldg | ||
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 6 | 36 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 448,000 | 2,476,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 89,784 | $ 248,116 | |
Houston [Member] | Land and Land Improvements [Member] | |||
Acquisitions [Abstract] | |||
Land acquired, acres | a | 139 | ||
Houston [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Acquisitions [Abstract] | |||
Number of real estate properties acquired | 3 | ||
Acquired Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 921,000 | ||
Payments to Acquire Commercial Real Estate | $ | $ 86,600 | ||
Minnesota [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 1 | 2 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 135,000 | 223,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 19,900 | $ 25,700 | |
Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | Land and Land Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Sold Land, Acres | a | 3.1 | ||
Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 0 | 22 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 0 | 1,319,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 0 | $ 110,300 | [1] |
Southeastern PA [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 3 | 4 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 250,000 | 333,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 63,500 | $ 72,220 | |
Tampa [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 1 | 1 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 32,000 | 32,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 2,525 | $ 2,525 | |
Other Segments [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Dispositions [Abstract] | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | 1 | 7 | |
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 31,000 | 569,000 | |
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ | $ 3,859 | $ 37,371 | |
Southern California and Houston [Member] | Land and Land Improvements [Member] | |||
Acquisitions [Abstract] | |||
Land acquired, acres | a | 139 | ||
Southern California and Houston [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | |||
Acquisitions [Abstract] | |||
Number of real estate properties acquired | 4 | ||
Acquired Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 1,300,000 | ||
Payments to Acquire Commercial Real Estate | $ | $ 123,400 | ||
[1] | Includes proceeds from the sale of 3.1 acres of land. |
Segment Information Related Par
Segment Information Related Party (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)bldg | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)abldg | |||
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold in a Related Party Transaction | 6 | 36 | ||
Proceeds from Sale of Property in a Related Party Transaction | $ | $ 89,784 | $ 248,116 | ||
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold in a Related Party Transaction | 0 | 22 | ||
Proceeds from Sale of Property in a Related Party Transaction | $ | $ 0 | $ 110,300 | [1] | |
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads Sale [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold in a Related Party Transaction | 22 | |||
Proceeds from Sale of Property in a Related Party Transaction | $ | [1] | $ 110,300 | ||
Land and Land Improvements [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Sold Land, Acres | a | 3.1 | |||
Land and Land Improvements [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads Sale [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Sold Land, Acres | a | 3.1 | |||
[1] | Includes proceeds from the sale of 3.1 acres of land. |
Segment Information Total Asset
Segment Information Total Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 6,689,793 | $ 6,625,536 |
Operating Segments [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 6,605,848 | 6,519,578 |
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 83,945 | 105,958 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Carolinas [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 336,634 | 325,690 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Chicago Milwaukee [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 426,729 | 422,531 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Houston [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 520,128 | 418,154 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Lehigh Central PA [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,094,009 | 1,023,641 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Minnesota [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 321,194 | 333,506 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Orlando [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 160,020 | 160,899 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Philadelphia [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 416,373 | 366,577 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 126,909 | 250,205 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | South Florida [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 419,008 | 400,034 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Southeastern PA [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 658,063 | 698,163 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Tampa [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 329,687 | 335,652 |
North America [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Other Segments [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,577,732 | 1,553,250 |
UNITED KINGDOM | Operating Segments [Member] | United Kingdom [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 219,362 | $ 231,276 |
Accounting for the Impairment48
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Gain on property dispositions | $ 0 | $ 38 | $ 0 | $ 46,292 |
Net income | 0 | 133 | 0 | 48,276 |
Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||||
Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4,728 |
Operating expenses | 0 | 86 | 0 | (2,226) |
Interest and other income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
Interest expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | (557) |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income before gain on property dispositions | 0 | 95 | 0 | 1,984 |
Gain on property dispositions | 0 | 38 | 0 | 46,292 |
Net income | $ 0 | $ 133 | $ 0 | $ 48,276 |
Accounting for the Impairment49
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets Asset Impairment (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 16,775,000 | $ 0 |
Maryland [Member] | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | 1,000,000 | |||
Richmond Hampton Roads [Member] | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | 13,400,000 | |||
Southeastern PA [Member] | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | $ 2,300,000 |
Noncontrolling Interests of t50
Noncontrolling Interests of the Trust- Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
Market value of common units based on closing price | $ 111.5 | |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
Limited Partners' Equity of t51
Limited Partners' Equity of the Operating Partnership - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items] | ||
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
Liberty Property Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items] | ||
Limited Partners' common units outstanding | 3,539,075 | 3,553,566 |
market value of the outstanding common units | $ 111.5 |
Noncontrolling Interest - Ope52
Noncontrolling Interest - Operating Partnership/Limited Partners' Equity - Preferred Units (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Temporary Equity [Line Items] | ||
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership - 301,483 preferred units outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 | $ 7,537 | $ 7,537 |
Series I 2 [Member] | ||
Temporary Equity [Line Items] | ||
Noncontrolling interest - operating partnership - 301,483 preferred units outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 | $ 7,537 | |
Units | 301,483 | 301,483 |
Liquidation Preference | $ 25 | |
Dividend Rate | 6.25% |
Indebtedness (Details)
Indebtedness (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Aug. 01, 2015 | Mar. 01, 2015 |
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.125% Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Unsecured Notes [Abstract] | ||
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount | $ 300 | |
Interest Rate | 5.125% | |
Senior Notes [Member] | 3.75% Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Unsecured Notes [Abstract] | ||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 400 | |
Interest Rate | 3.75% | |
Mortgages [Member] | 7.0% Mortgage [Member] | ||
Unsecured Notes [Abstract] | ||
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount | $ 105.8 | |
Interest Rate | 7.00% |
Disclosure of Fair Value of F54
Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Mortgage Loans | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 381,500 | $ 501,231 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Unsecured Notes | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | 2,621,855 | 2,704,069 |
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Mortgage Loans | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | 372,660 | 487,301 |
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Unsecured Notes | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 2,608,307 | $ 2,509,094 |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²roomstorybldginvestment | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²roomstorybldginvestment | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | |
Liberty Washington LP [Abstract] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 16,775,000 | $ 0 |
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | ||||
LIberty Venture I LP [Abstract] | ||||
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ 89,784,000 | $ 248,116,000 | ||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | bldg | 6 | 36 | ||
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 448,000 | 2,476,000 | ||
Construction in Progress [Member] | ||||
Comcast Innovative and Technology Center [Abstract] | ||||
Net Rentable Area | ft² | 6,600,000 | 6,600,000 | ||
Total anticipated development cost | $ 643,800,000 | $ 643,800,000 | ||
Liberty Washington, LP [Member] | Northern Virginia [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 25.00% | 25.00% | ||
Liberty Washington, LP [Member] | Northern Virginia [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | ||||
Liberty Washington LP [Abstract] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Amount | $ 46,400,000 | $ 46,400,000 | ||
Comcast Innovation and Technology Center [Member] | Construction in Progress [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 20.00% | 20.00% | ||
Comcast Innovative and Technology Center [Abstract] | ||||
Number of equity method investments | investment | 2 | 2 | ||
Number of stories in a high-rise building | story | 59 | 59 | ||
Net Rentable Area | ft² | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | ||
Number of hotel rooms | room | 222 | 222 | ||
Total anticipated development cost | $ 932,000,000 | $ 932,000,000 | ||
Anticipated investment in joint ventures | $ 185,000,000 | $ 185,000,000 | ||
Liberty Venture I, LP [Member] | New Jersey [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 25.00% | 25.00% | ||
Liberty Venture I, LP [Member] | New Jersey [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | ||||
LIberty Venture I LP [Abstract] | ||||
Proceeds from Sale of Property | $ 8,500,000 | |||
Number of Real Estate Properties Sold | bldg | 1 | |||
Sold Real Estate Property, Square Feet | ft² | 198,000 | |||
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Member] | Company's portion [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Liberty Washington, LP [Member] | Northern Virginia [Member] | ||||
Liberty Washington LP [Abstract] | ||||
Impairment - real estate assets | $ 3,900,000 | $ 11,500,000 |
Derivative Instruments (Details
Derivative Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2015USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | |
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract] | |||||
Number of interest rate swap contracts | 3 | 3 | |||
aggregate notional amount | $ 102,000 | $ 102,000 | $ 103,600 | ||
Termination value of interest rate swap, including accrued interest | 8,800 | 8,800 | |||
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract] | |||||
Fair value of interest rate swaps | 8,700 | 8,700 | $ 8,500 | ||
Amount estimated to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income as an increase to interest expense | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | |||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income | (1,570) | $ 299 | (2,592) | $ (2,083) | |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | |||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Amount of (loss) gain related to the effective portion subsequently reclassified to earnings | (350) | (367) | (1,053) | (1,093) | |
Amount of (loss) gain related to the ineffective portion | $ (51) | $ 13 | $ (113) | $ (42) |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Rental Payments (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
2,015 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | ||
2,016 | 998,000 | 998,000 | ||
2,017 | 998,000 | 998,000 | ||
2,018 | 998,000 | 998,000 | ||
2,019 | 998,000 | 998,000 | ||
2020 through 2034 | 8,756,000 | 8,756,000 | ||
Total | 12,998,000 | 12,998,000 | ||
Other Expenses [Abstract] | ||||
Operating ground lease expense | $ 224,000 | $ 114,000 | $ 536,000 | $ 289,000 |
Commitments and Contingencies58
Commitments and Contingencies - Loss Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($) |
Legal Matters [Abstract] | |
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number | 0 |
Other [Abstract] | |
Letter of credit obligations | $ 5.4 |
Commitments and Contingencies59
Commitments and Contingencies - Supply Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands, ft² in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²properties | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) |
Supply Commitment [Line Items] | ||
Development in Process | $ 338,673 | $ 277,411 |
Construction in Progress [Member] | ||
Supply Commitment [Line Items] | ||
Net Rentable Area | ft² | 6.6 | |
Number of Real Estate Properties | properties | 27 | |
Total anticipated development cost | $ 643,800 | |
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Gross | 12,000 | |
Development Not Yet Commenced [Member] | ||
Supply Commitment [Line Items] | ||
Total anticipated development cost | 44,900 | |
Buildings and land parcels [Member] | ||
Supply Commitment [Line Items] | ||
Remaining amount committed or obligated to pay for the benefit of current or future tenants | 30,700 | |
Tenant Improvements [Member] | ||
Supply Commitment [Line Items] | ||
Tenant improvements not yet completed | $ 36,200 |
Commitments and Contingencies60
Commitments and Contingencies - Purchase Commitments (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($) |
Land Purchases [Member] | |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
Remaining amount commitment to future land purchases | $ 51.3 |
Supplemental Disclosure to St61
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||
Write-off of fully depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs | $ 44,216 | $ 31,322 |
Write-off of depreciated/amortized property and deferred costs due to sale/demolition | 95,277 | 132,707 |
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge | (1,539) | (990) |
Changes in accrued development capital expenditures | 5,023 | 7,854 |
Increase in investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures | $ 0 | $ (11,948) |