SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005
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or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to .
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Commission File Number: 1-8389
PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 95-3551121
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
701 Western Avenue, Glendale, California 91201-2349
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 244-8080.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of May 9, 2005:
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value - 128,964,436 shares
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of Equity Stock, Series
A, $.01 Par Value - 8,753,193 depositary shares (representing 8,753.193 shares
of Equity Stock, Series A)
Equity Stock, Series AAA, $.01 Par Value - 4,289,544 shares
PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 5-33
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 34-58
Item 2A. Risk Factors 58-62
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 63
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 63
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (Items 3 through 5 are not applicable)
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings 64
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 64
Item 6. Exhibits 65-74
PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................... $ 354,433 $ 366,255
Real estate facilities, at cost:
Land...................................................................... 1,443,575 1,431,148
Buildings................................................................. 4,115,256 4,079,602
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5,558,831 5,510,750
Accumulated depreciation.................................................. (1,364,593) (1,320,200)
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4,194,238 4,190,550
Construction in process................................................... 40,545 47,277
Land held for development................................................. 8,883 8,883
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4,243,666 4,246,710
Investment in real estate entities........................................... 331,256 341,304
Goodwill..................................................................... 78,204 78,204
Intangible assets, net....................................................... 103,034 104,685
Other assets................................................................. 67,772 67,632
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Total assets................................................... $ 5,178,365 $ 5,204,790
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Notes payable................................................................ $ 117,168 $ 129,519
Debt to joint venture partner................................................ 35,567 16,095
Preferred stock called for redemption........................................ 57,500 54,875
Accrued and other liabilities................................................ 139,449 145,431
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Total liabilities................................................... 349,684 345,920
Minority interest:
Preferred partnership interests........................................... 225,000 310,000
Other partnership interests............................................... 116,454 118,903
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)...................................... - -
Shareholders' equity:
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
1,685,586 shares issued (in series) and outstanding, (3,980,186 at
December 31, 2004) at liquidation preference............................ 2,179,650 2,102,150
Common Stock, $0.10 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized 127,969,602 shares
issued and outstanding (128,526,450 at December 31, 2004)............... 12,797 12,853
Equity Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
8,753.193 shares issued and outstanding (8,776.102 at December 31, 2004) - -
Paid-in capital........................................................... 2,444,833 2,457,568
Cumulative net income..................................................... 2,829,284 2,732,873
Cumulative distributions paid............................................. (2,979,337) (2,875,477)
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Total shareholders' equity.......................................... 4,487,227 4,429,967
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity..................... $ 5,178,365 $ 5,204,790
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See accompanying notes.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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Revenues:
Rental income:
Self-storage facilities......................................... $ 227,594 $ 206,045
Commercial properties........................................... 2,848 2,626
Containerized storage facilities................................ 3,837 4,806
Tenant reinsurance premiums......................................... 5,916 5,963
Interest and other income........................................... 3,555 1,357
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243,750 220,797
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Expenses:
Cost of operations:
Self-storage facilities......................................... 81,762 75,562
Commercial properties........................................... 1,127 1,128
Containerized storage facilities................................ 2,742 2,774
Tenant reinsurance.............................................. 2,977 3,135
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 47,976 46,433
General and administrative.......................................... 5,141 5,884
Interest expense.................................................... 1,663 100
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143,388 135,016
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Income from continuing operations before equity in earnings of real estate
entities and minority interest in income.............................. 100,362 85,781
Equity in earnings of real estate entities (Note 5)...................... 5,678 4,057
Minority interest in income:
Preferred partnership interests:
Based on ongoing distributions.................................... (5,375) (6,554)
Special distribution and restructuring allocation (Note 9)........ (874) (10,063)
Other partnership interests......................................... (4,395) (4,003)
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Income from continuing operations........................................ 95,396 69,218
Discontinued operations (Note 3)......................................... 1,015 (151)
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Net income............................................................... $ 96,411 $ 69,067
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Net income allocation:
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Allocable to preferred shareholders:
Based on distributions paid...................................... $ 40,413 $ 38,042
Based on redemptions of preferred stock.......................... 1,904 3,723
Allocable to Equity Stock, Series A................................. 5,375 5,375
Allocable to common shareholders.................................... 48,719 21,927
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$ 96,411 $ 69,067
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Per common share - basic and diluted
Continuing operations............................................... $ 0.37 $ 0.17
Discontinued operations (Note 3).................................... 0.01 -
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$ 0.38 $ 0.17
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Net income per depositary share of Equity Stock, Series A (basic and
diluted)................................................................ $ 0.61 $ 0.61
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Basic weighted average common shares outstanding......................... 128,586 127,182
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Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding....................... 129,175 128,387
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Weighted average shares of Equity Stock, Series A (basic and diluted).... 8,776 8,776
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See accompanying notes.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Cumulative Cumulative Net
Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-in Capital Income
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Balances at December 31, 2004............................. $ 2,102,150 $ 12,853 $ 2,457,568 $ 2,732,873
Issuance of cumulative preferred stock:
Series D (5,400 shares).............................. 135,000 - (4,453) -
Redemption of cumulative preferred stock, including
redemption costs:
Series F (2,300,000 shares)............................ (57,500) - (17) -
Impact of EITF Topic D-42 on redemption of Series N and
Series O preferred units (Note 9)....................... - - 874 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with:
Exercise of employee stock options (126,720 shares).... - 13 3,881 -
Vesting of restricted stock (4,317 shares) ............ - - - -
Stock based compensation expense (Note 12) ............... - - 1,071 -
Repurchase of common stock (52,000 shares)................ - (5) (2,966) -
Stock distribution from unconsolidated real estate entities
(635,885 commonshares and 22,909 Equity Stock, Series A,
depositary shares) (Note 5)............................... - (64) (11,125) -
Net income................................................ - - - 96,411
Cash distributions:
Cumulative preferred stock (Note 10)................... - - - -
Equity Stock, Series A ($0.61 per depositary share).... - - - -
Common Stock ($0.45 per share)......................... - - - -
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Balances at March 31, 2005................................ $ 2,179,650 $ 12,797 $ 2,444,833 $ 2,829,284
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Total
Cumulative Shareholders'
Distributions Equity
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Balances at December 31, 2004............................. $ (2,875,477) $ 4,429,967
Issuance of cumulative preferred stock:
Series D (5,400 shares).............................. - 130,547
Redemption of cumulative preferred stock, including
redemption costs:
Series F (2,300,000 shares)............................ - (57,517)
Impact of EITF Topic D-42 on redemption of Series N and
Series O preferred units (Note 9)....................... - 874
Issuance of common stock in connection with:
Exercise of employee stock options (126,720 shares).... - 3,894
Vesting of restricted stock (4,317 shares) ............ - -
Stock based compensation expense (Note 12) ............... - 1,071
Repurchase of common stock (52,000 shares)................ - (2,971)
Stock distribution from unconsolidated real estate entities
(635,885 common shares and 22,909 Equity Stock, Series A,
depositary shares) (Note 5)............................... - (11,189)
Net income................................................ - 96,411
Cash distributions:
Cumulative preferred stock (Note 10)................... (40,413) (40,413)
Equity Stock, Series A ($0.61 per depositary share).... (5,375) (5,375)
Common Stock ($0.45 per share)......................... (58,072) (58,072)
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Balances at March 31, 2005................................ $ (2,979,337) $ 4,487,227
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See accompanying notes.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income.............................................................. $ 96,411 $ 69,067
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Loss/(Gain) on sale of assets and impact of EITF Topic D-42 included in
equity in earnings of real estate entities (Note 5)................ (1,265) 943
Depreciation and amortization........................................ 47,976 46,433
Depreciation included in equity in earnings of real estate entities.. 8,685 8,275
Minority interest in income.......................................... 10,644 20,620
Depreciation and other adjustments associated with discontinued
operations (Note 3) ............................................... (728) (584)
Other................................................................ (3,903) 1,875
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Total adjustments........................................... 61,409 77,562
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Net cash provided by operating activities............... 157,820 146,629
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments on notes receivable, primarily from affiliate.............. 4 100,022
Capital improvements to real estate facilities....................... (6,806) (2,705)
Net liquidation (acquisition) of investments included in other assets (2,168) 298
Construction in process.............................................. (9,254) (19,119)
Acquisition of minority interests (Note 9)........................... (4,366) -
Acquisition of real estate facilities................................ (23,751) -
Acquisition of investments in real estate entities................... (8,561) (8,261)
Other investments.................................................... (188) (701)
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities..... (55,090) 69,534
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on notes payable.................................. (12,076) (26,717)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock....................... 3,894 20,342
Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock.................... 130,547 259,933
Net proceeds from financing through joint venture (Note 8)........... 19,197 -
Repurchase of common stock........................................... (2,971) (3,967)
Redemption of preferred units........................................ (85,000) -
Redemption of preferred stock........................................ (54,892) (230,021)
Distributions paid to shareholders................................... (103,860) (100,765)
Distributions paid to holders of preferred partnership interests..... (5,375) (6,554)
Special distribution paid to holders of preferred partnership interests
(Note 9)........................................................... - (8,000)
Distributions paid to minority interests, net of reinvestments....... (4,016) (5,612)
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Net cash used in financing activities................... (114,552) (101,361)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents...................... (11,822) 114,802
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period.................. 366,255 204,833
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period........................ $ 354,433 $ 319,635
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financial activities:
Retirement of common stock and Equity stock, Series A, received as
a distribution from affiliated entities (Note 5):
Common stock....................................................... $ (64) $ -
Additional paid-in capital......................................... (11,125) -
Investment in real estate entities................................. 11,189 -
See accompanying notes.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
1. Description of the Business
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Public Storage, Inc. (the "Company") is a California corporation,
which was organized in 1980. We are a fully integrated, self-administered
and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") whose principal
business activities include the acquisition, development, ownership and
operation of self-storage facilities which offer storage spaces for lease,
usually on a month-to-month basis, for personal and business use. In
addition, to a much lesser extent, we have interests in commercial
properties, containing commercial and industrial rental space, and
interests in facilities that lease storage containers.
We invest in real estate facilities by acquiring facilities
directly or by acquiring interest in real estate entities that own
facilities. At March 31, 2005, we had direct and indirect equity interests
in 1,471 self-storage facilities with 89.9 million net rentable square feet
located in 37 states operating under the "Public Storage" name. We also
have direct and indirect equity interests in approximately 19.5 million net
rentable square feet of commercial and industrial space located in 10
states.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Basis of Presentation
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with
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 United
States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been
included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2005 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended December 31, 2005. For further information, refer to the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and 37 controlled entities (the "Consolidated
Entities"). Collectively, the Company and the Consolidated Entities own a
total of 1,440 real estate facilities, consisting of 1,433 self-storage
facilities, three industrial facilities used by the containerized storage
operations and four commercial properties. All intercompany transactions
among the Company and the Consolidated Entities are eliminated in
consolidation.
At March 31, 2005, we had equity investments in eight limited
partnerships in which we do not have a controlling interest. These limited
partnerships collectively own 38 self-storage facilities, which are managed
by the Company. In addition, at March 31, 2005, we own approximately 44% of
the common equity of PS Business Parks, Inc. ("PSB"), which has interests
in approximately 17.9 million net rentable square feet of commercial space
at March 31, 2005. We do not control these entities; accordingly, our
investment in these limited partnerships and PSB (collectively, the
"Unconsolidated Entities") are accounted for using the equity method.
Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to
conform to the March 31, 2005 presentation, including discontinued
operations (see Note 3).
Use of Estimates
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The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Income Taxes
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For all taxable years subsequent to 1980, the Company qualified
and intends to continue to qualify as a REIT, as defined in Section 856 of
the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, we are not taxed on that portion of
our taxable income which is distributed to our shareholders, provided that
we meet certain tests. We believe we will meet these tests during 2005 and,
accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the
accompanying financial statements.
Financial Instruments
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The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of
financial instruments are described below. We have estimated the fair value
of our financial instruments using available market information and
appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in
interpreting market data to develop estimates of market value. Accordingly,
estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that
could be realized in current market exchanges.
For purposes of financial statement presentation, we consider all
highly liquid financial instruments with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
Due to the short period to maturity of our cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, other financial instruments included in
other assets, and accrued and other liabilities, the carrying values as
presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are reasonable
estimates of fair value. The carrying amounts of notes payable approximate
fair value because the aggregate applicable interest rate approximates
current market rates for similar loans and because the relatively short
time until maturity reduces the effect of differing interest rates.
Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily
of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and notes receivable.
Cash and cash equivalents, which consist of short-term investments,
including commercial paper, are only invested in entities with an
investment grade rating. Accounts receivable are not a significant portion
of total assets and are comprised of a large number of individual
customers.
Included in cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2005 is
$4,481,000 ($1,984,000 at December 31, 2004) cash held by the Company's
captive insurance programs. Insurance and other regulations place
significant restrictions on our ability to withdraw these funds for
purposes other than insurance activities. Our captive insurance programs
are conducted by STOR-Re Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. ("STOR-Re"), an
association captive insurance company owned by the Company and its
affiliates, which is approximately 90.1% owned by the Company and the
Consolidated Entities, and PS Insurance Company Hawaii, Ltd. ("PSIC-H"), a
captive insurer formed on December 31, 2004 which is wholly owned by a
subsidiary of the Company. Other assets at March 31, 2005 include aggregate
investments totaling $23,097,000 ($20,929,000 at December 31, 2004) in held
to maturity debt securities owned by STOR-Re and PSIC-H stated at amortized
cost, which approximates fair value.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Real Estate Facilities
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Real estate facilities are recorded at cost. Costs associated with
the acquisition, development, construction, renovation and improvement of
properties are capitalized. Interest, property taxes, and other costs
associated with development incurred during the construction period are
capitalized as building cost. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are
charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings and
improvements, which are generally from 5 to 25 years.
Accounting for Acquisition Joint Venture
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In January 2004, we entered into a joint venture partnership with
an institutional investor for the purpose of acquiring up to $125.0 million
of existing self-storage properties in the United States from third parties
(the "Acquisition Joint Venture"). The venture is funded entirely with
equity consisting of 30% from the Company and 70% from the institutional
investor. For a six-month period beginning 54 months after formation, we
have the right to acquire our joint venture partner's interest based upon
the market value of the properties. If we do not exercise our option, our
joint venture partner can elect to purchase our interest in the properties
during a six-month period commencing upon expiration of our six-month
option period. If our joint venture partner fails to exercise its option,
the partnership will be liquidated and the proceeds will be distributed to
the partners according to the joint venture agreement.
We have determined that the Acquisition Joint Venture is not a
variable interest entity, and we do not control this entity. Therefore, we
do not consolidate the accounts of the Acquisition Joint Venture on our
financial statements.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Acquisition Joint
Venture acquired two facilities directly from third parties at an aggregate
cost of $9,086,000. We account for our investment with respect to these
facilities using the equity method, with our pro rata share of the income
from these facilities recorded as "Equity in earnings of real estate
entities" on our income statement. See Note 5 for further discussion of
these amounts.
In addition, in December 2004, we sold seven facilities that we
recently acquired to the Acquisition Joint Venture for an aggregate cost of
$22,993,000 representing our original cost. During the first quarter of
2005, we sold an interest in three additional facilities that we had
acquired in 2004 for an aggregate of $27,424,000, representing the
Acquisition Joint Venture's acquired share of our original cost. Due to our
continuing interest in these facilities and our option to acquire our
Partner's investment as described above in Year five we are precluded from
treating these transactions as completed sales of facilities pursuant to
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66, "Accounting for Sales
of Real Estate" ("SFAS 66"). Therefore, we continue to reflect these
properties and associated operations on our condensed consolidated
financial statements.
We believe that it is likely that we will exercise our option to
acquire our joint venture partner's interest and, accordingly, we consider
the transactions to be, in substance, debt financing. Our joint venture
partner's 70% investment in the Acquisition Joint Venture with respect to
the ten properties is therefore reflected as a liability on our condensed
consolidated balance sheet, "Debt to Joint Venture Partner," with our joint
venture partner's share of operations (an 8.5% return on their investment)
reflected on our condensed consolidated income statement as interest
expense. The balance of the liability is adjusted each period to equal the
current value to the extent fair value exceeds the original liability. No
such adjustment was required at March 31, 2005. See Note 8 for a further
discussion of these debt amounts.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Evaluation of Asset Impairment
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With respect to goodwill, we evaluate impairment annually through
a two-step process. In the first step, if the fair value of the reporting
unit to which the goodwill applies is equal to or greater than the carrying
amount of the assets of the reporting unit, including the goodwill, the
goodwill is considered unimpaired and the second step is unnecessary. If,
however, the fair value of the reporting unit including goodwill is less
than the carrying amount, the second step is performed. In this test, we
compute the implied fair value of the goodwill based upon the allocations
that would be made to the goodwill, other assets and liabilities of the
reporting unit if a business combination transaction were consummated at
the fair value of the reporting unit. An impairment loss is recorded to the
extent that the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than the
goodwill's carrying amount. No impairments of our goodwill were identified
in our annual evaluation at December 31, 2004.
With respect to other long-lived assets, we evaluate such assets
on a quarterly basis. We first evaluate these assets for indications of
impairment such as a) a significant decrease in the market price of a
long-lived asset, b) a significant adverse change in the extent or manner
in which a long-lived asset is being used or in its physical condition, c)
a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that
could affect the value of the long-lived asset, d) an accumulation of costs
significantly in excess of the amount originally projected for the
acquisition or construction of the long-lived asset, or e) a current-period
operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash
flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses
associated with the use of the long-lived asset. When any such indicators
of impairment are noted, we compare the carrying value of these assets to
the future estimated undiscounted cash flows attributable to these assets.
If the asset's recoverable amount is less than the carrying value of the
asset, then an impairment charge is booked for the excess of carrying value
over the asset's fair value.
Any long-lived assets which we expect to sell or otherwise dispose
of prior to their previously estimated useful life are stated at what we
estimate to be the lower of their estimated net realizable value (less cost
to sell) or their carrying value. No additional impairments were identified
from our evaluations as of March 31, 2005.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
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We utilize the Fair Value Method (as defined in Note 12) of
accounting for our employee stock options issued after December 31, 2001,
and utilize the APB 25 Method (as defined in Note 12) for employee stock
options issued prior to January 1, 2002. Restricted Stock Unit expense is
recorded over the relevant vesting period. See Note 12 for a full
discussion of our accounting policies with respect to employee stock
options and restricted stock units.
Other Assets
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Other assets primarily consist of containers and equipment
associated with the containerized storage operations, assets associated
with the truck rental business, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and
investments held by STOR-Re and PSIC-H (discussed below). Accounts
receivable from customers are net of allowances for doubtful accounts.
Containers and equipment utilized in our containerized storage
business totaled $2,827,000 at March 31, 2005 ($4,395,000 at December 31,
2004). The carrying amounts are net of accumulated depreciation and asset
impairment charges. No impairment charges we recorded during the three
months ended March 31, 2005 with respect to containers and equipment
utilized in the discontinued containerized storage operations.
Included in depreciation and amortization expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 is $1,961,000 related to other assets, as
compared to $1,835,000 for the same period in 2004. Included in
discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2004 is
depreciation expense of $279,000 with respect to other assets (none for the
same period in 2005).
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Other assets at March 31, 2005 include aggregate investments
totaling $23,097,000 ($20,929,000 at December 31, 2004) in held to maturity
debt securities owned by STOR-Re and PSIC-H stated at amortized cost, which
approximates fair market value.
Accrued and Other Liabilities
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Accrued and other liabilities consist primarily of trade payables,
real and personal property tax accruals, prepayments of rents, accrued
interest, and losses and loss adjustment liabilities from our insurance
programs, as discussed below. Prepaid rent totals $26,483,000 and
$26,289,000 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.
Liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses include an
amount we determine from loss reports and individual cases and an amount,
based on recommendations from an independent actuary that is a member of
the American Academy of Actuaries using a frequency and severity method,
for losses incurred but not reported. Determining the liability for unpaid
losses and loss adjustment expense is based upon estimates. While we
believe that the amount is adequate, the ultimate loss may be in excess of
or less than the amounts provided. The methods for making such estimates
and for establishing the resulting liability are continually reviewed.
STOR-Re, which is consolidated with the Company, was formed in
1994 as an association captive insurance company owned by the Company and
affiliates of the Company. STOR-Re provides limited property and liability
insurance to the Company and its affiliates for losses incurred during
policy periods prior to April 1, 2004, and was succeeded by PSIC-H with
respect to these insurance activities for policy periods following March
31, 2004. The Company also utilizes other insurance carriers to provide
property and liability insurance coverage in excess of STOR-Re's and
PSIC-H's limitations which are described in Note 14. STOR-Re and PSIC-H
accrue liabilities for estimated covered losses and loss adjustment
expense, which at March 31, 2005 totaled $37,454,000 ($34,192,000 at
December 31, 2004) with respect to insurance provided to the Company and
its affiliates.
PS Insurance Company, Ltd ("PSIC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company, reinsured policies against claims for losses to goods stored
by tenants in our self-storage facilities for policy periods prior to March
31, 2004. PSIC-H succeeded PSIC with respect to these tenant insurance
activities effective April 1, 2004, and these entities utilize third-party
insurance coverage for losses from any individual event that exceeds a loss
of $500,000, to a maximum of $10,000,000. Losses below the third-party
insurers' deductible amounts are accrued as cost of operations for the
tenant insurance operations. We recorded approximately $1.5 million in
accrued losses from insured tenant claims as a result of damage sustained
in hurricanes which occurred in the third quarter of 2004. The accrued
liability for losses and loss adjustment expense with respect to tenant
insurance activities totaled $4,739,000 at March 31, 2005 ($4,898,000 at
December 31, 2004), which includes the unpaid portion of the aforementioned
$1.5 million in accrued losses.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
------------------------------
Intangible assets consist of property management contracts
($165,000,000) and the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of
net tangible and identifiable intangible assets or "goodwill" ($94,719,000)
acquired in business combinations. Our goodwill has an indeterminate life
and, accordingly, is not amortized. Our other intangibles have a defined
life and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a 25 year period.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Goodwill is net of accumulated amortization of $16,515,000 at
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. At March 31, 2005, property
management contracts are net of accumulated amortization of $61,966,000
($60,315,000 at December 31, 2004). Included in depreciation and
amortization expense for each of the three month periods ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 is $1,651,000, respectively, with respect to the amortization
of property management contracts.
Revenue and Expense Recognition
-------------------------------
Rental income, which is generally earned pursuant to
month-to-month leases for storage space, is recognized as earned.
Promotional discounts are recognized as a reduction to rental income over
the promotional period, which is generally during the first month of
occupancy. Late charges and administrative fees are recognized as rental
income when collected. Tenant reinsurance premiums are recognized as
premium revenue when collected. Interest income is recognized as earned.
Equity in earnings of real estate entities is recognized based on our
ownership interest in the earnings of each of the unconsolidated real
estate entities.
We accrue for property tax expense based upon estimates and
historical trends. If these estimates are incorrect, the timing of expense
recognition could be affected.
Cost of operations, general and administrative expense, interest
expense, as well as television, yellow page, and other advertising
expenditures are expensed as incurred. Accordingly, the amounts incurred in
an interim period may not be indicative of the amounts to be incurred
during a full year. Television, yellow page, and other advertising expense
totaled $7,571,000 and $6,844,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004, respectively.
Environmental Costs
-------------------
Our policy is to accrue environmental assessments and/or
remediation cost when it is probable that such efforts will be required and
the related cost can be reasonably estimated. Our current practice is to
conduct environmental investigations in connection with property
acquisitions. Although there can be no assurance, we are not aware of any
environmental contamination of any of our facilities, which, individually
or in the aggregate, would be material to our overall business, financial
condition, or results of operations.
Net Income per Common Share
---------------------------
Distributions paid to the holders of our Cumulative Preferred
Stock totaled $40,413,000 and $38,042,000 for the three months ended March
31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, have been deducted from net income to
arrive at net income allocable to our common shareholders.
Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Topic D-42, "The Effect on the
Calculation of Earnings per Share for the Redemption or the Induced
Conversion of Preferred Stock" provides, among other things, that any
excess of (1) the fair value of the consideration transferred to the
holders of preferred stock redeemed over (2) the carrying amount of the
preferred stock should be subtracted from net earnings to determine net
earnings available to common stockholders in the calculation of earnings
per share. At the July 31, 2003 meeting of the EITF, the Securities and
Exchange Commission Observer clarified that for purposes of applying EITF
Topic D-42, the carrying amount of the preferred stock should be reduced by
the issuance costs of the preferred stock, regardless of where in the
stockholders' equity section those costs were initially classified on
issuance.
In conformity with the SEC Observer's clarification, an additional
$1,904,000 and $3,723,000 was allocated to preferred stockholders for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, for the excess of
the redemption amount over the carrying amount of our Cumulative Preferred
Stock. It is our policy to record such allocations at the time the
securities are called for redemption.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Net income allocated to our common shareholders has been further
allocated among our two classes of common stock; our regular common stock
and our Equity Stock, Series A. The allocation among each class was based
upon the two-class method. Under the two-class method, earnings per share
for each class of common stock are determined according to dividends
declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed
earnings. Under the two-class method, the Equity Stock, Series A, was
allocated net income of $5,375,000 for each of the three months ended March
31, 2005 and 2004. The remaining $48,719,000 and $21,927,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, was allocated to the
regular common shareholders.
Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average
common shares outstanding (prior to the dilutive impact of stock options
and restricted stock units outstanding). Diluted net income per common
share is computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding
(adjusted for the dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock
units outstanding). Weighted average common shares excludes shares owned by
the Consolidated Entities as described in Note 10 for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, as these shares of common stock are
eliminated in consolidation.
3. Discontinued Operations
------------------------
We segregate all of our disposed components that have operations
that (i) can be distinguished from the rest of the entity and (ii) will be
eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity in a disposal
transaction.
During 2002, 2003, and 2004, we have closed a total of 43
containerized storage facilities that were determined to be non-strategic
(the "Closed Facilities"). As the decision was made to close each facility,
the related assets were evaluated for recoverability and asset impairment
charges were recorded for the excess of these assets' net book value over
their fair value (less costs to sell), determined based upon recent selling
prices for similar assets. No asset impairment charges were recorded for
either of the three month periods ended March 31, 2005 or 2004. However,
other shutdown costs related to the termination of a lease obligation was
recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2004 in the amount of
$169,000 (none for the same period in 2005).
In the first quarter of 2005, we sold the non-real estate assets
of six of the Closed Facilities, resulting in a gain on sale of
approximately $1,143,000.
During the fourth quarter of 2004, we sold a commercial property
(the "Sold Commercial Facility") to a third party and recorded a gain on
sale of $971,000. The historical operating results of this facility are
reported as discontinued operations, and are presented in the table below
as the "Sold Commercial Facility."
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the historical operations of the
Closed Facilities and the Sold Commercial Facility:
Discontinued Operations:
Three Months Ended March 31,
------------------------------------
2005 2004 Change
---------- --------- ------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Rental income (a):
Closed Facilities............... $ 95 $2,602 $ (2,507)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 69 (69)
---------- --------- ------------
Total rental income............... 95 2,671 (2,576)
---------- --------- ------------
Cost of operations (a):
Closed Facilities............... 194 2,225 (2,031)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 13 (13)
---------- --------- ------------
Total cost of operations.......... 194 2,238 (2,044)
---------- --------- ------------
Depreciation expense (a):
Closed Facilities............... 29 390 (361)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 25 (25)
---------- --------- ------------
Total depreciation ............... 29 415 (386)
---------- --------- ------------
Other items (b)................... 1,143 (169) 1,312
---------- --------- ------------
Net discontinued operations (c)... $ 1,015 $ (151) $ 1,166
========== ========= ============
(a) These amounts represent the historical operations of the Closed
Facilities and the Sold Commercial Facility, and include amounts
previously classified as rental income, cost of operations, and
depreciation expense in the financial statements in prior periods.
(b) During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, assets of the Closed
Facilities were sold, resulting in a gain on sale of approximately
$1,143,000. Lease termination costs for the three months ended March
31, 2004 were $169,000 with respect to the Closed Facilities.
(c) Earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 were
increased by $0.01 per share (no impact for the three months ended
March 31, 2004) due to the impact from discontinued operations.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
4. Real Estate Facilities
----------------------
Activity in real estate facilities is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2005
(In thousands)
------------------
Operating facilities, at cost:
Balance at December 31, 2004........................ $ 5,510,750
Newly developed facilities opened for operations.... 15,986
Acquisition of real estate facilities............... 23,751
Acquisition of minority interest (Note 9)........... 1,538
Capital improvements................................ 6,806
------------------
Balance at March 31, 2005........................... 5,558,831
------------------
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at December 31, 2004........................ (1,320,200)
Additions during the year........................... (44,393)
------------------
Balance at March 31, 2005........................... (1,364,593)
------------------
Construction in process:
Balance at December 31, 2004........................ 47,277
Current development................................. 9,254
Newly developed facilities opened for operations.... (15,986)
------------------
Balance at March 31, 2005........................... 40,545
------------------
Land held for development:
Balance at December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005..... 8,883
------------------
Total real estate facilities at March 31, 2005......... $ 4,243,666
==================
During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we opened one newly
developed self-storage facility (51,000 net rentable square feet) for an
aggregate cost of $4,252,000. We also completed projects to convert 47,000
square feet of space previously used by our containerized storage business
into 66,000 net rentable square feet of self-storage space for an aggregate
cost of $1,901,000. In addition, we completed two expansion projects to
existing self-storage facilities adding 83,000 net rentable square feet,
and we recorded adjustments of accruals for development costs with respect
to development projects completed in prior years, for an aggregate net cost
of $9,833,000.
In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2005, we
acquired six self-storage facilities from third parties at an aggregate
cost of $23,751,000 (391,000 net rentable square feet).
Construction in process at March 31, 2005 consists primarily of
eight self-storage facilities (614,000 net rentable square feet) and 37
expansion projects and various remodeling projects to enhance the visual
and structural appeal of existing self-storage facilities (2,294,000 net
rentable square feet). In addition, we have five parcels of land held for
development with total costs of approximately $8,883,000.
Our policy is to capitalize interest incurred on debt during the
course of construction of our self-storage facilities. Interest capitalized
during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 was $665,000 and
$1,125,000, respectively.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
5. Investment in Real Estate Entities
----------------------------------
At March 31, 2005, our investments in real estate entities consist
of ownership interests in eight partnerships, which principally own
self-storage facilities, and our ownership interest in PSB. These interests
are non-controlling interests of less than 50% and are accounted for using
the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, earnings are recognized based
upon our ownership interest in each of the partnerships. The accounting
policies of these entities are similar to the Company's.
For the three months ended March 31, 2005, we recognized earnings
from our investments of $5,678,000 as compared to $4,057,000 for the same
period in 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2004, equity in
earnings includes a reduction of $943,000 for our net pro rata share of
PSB's application of EITF Topic D-42, and the three months ended March 31,
2005 includes an increase of $1,265,000 for our pro rata share of PSB's
gain on sale of real estate assets. See the condensed financial information
with respect to PSB below for further information regarding these items
recorded by PSB.
We received cash distributions from our investments for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, in the amount of $4,537,000 and
$5,014,000, respectively. In addition, during the quarter ended March 31,
2005, we received a distribution from affiliated entities of 635,885 shares
of our common stock and 22,909 depositary shares of our Equity Stock,
Series A, with an aggregate book value of $11,189,000. These securities
were retired.
The following table sets forth our investments in real estate
entities at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, and our equity in
earnings of real estate entities for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004 (amounts in thousands):
Equity in Earnings of Real
Investments in Real Estate Estate Entities for the
Entities at Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------- ----------------------------
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004 2005 2004
------------- --------------- ------------- -----------
PSB (a)....................... $ 285,083 $ 284,564 $ 4,209 $ 2,524
Acquisition Joint Venture (b) 2,784 2,857 (15) -
Other Investments ............ 43,389 53,883 1,484 1,533
------------- --------------- ------------- -----------
Total....................... $ 331,256 $ 341,304 $ 5,678 $ 4,057
============= =============== ============= ===========
(a) Equity in earnings of real estate entities includes our pro rata share
of the net impact of gains/losses on sale of assets and impairment
charges relating to the impending sale of real estate assets as well as
our pro rata share of the impact of the application of EITF Topic D-42
on redemptions of preferred securities recorded by PSB. Our net pro
rata impact from these items resulted in an increase of equity in
earnings of $1,265,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, as
compared to a decrease in equity in earnings of $943,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2004.
(b) In January 2004, we entered into a joint venture partnership with an
institutional investor for the purpose of acquiring up to $125.0
million of existing self-storage properties in the United States from
third parties. The venture is funded entirely with equity consisting of
30% from the Company and 70% from the institutional investor. Through
March 31, 2005, the joint venture had acquired two facilities at an
aggregate cost of $9,086,000 directly from third parties. We account
for these two facilities on the equity method of accounting; see also
Note 2 for further discussion of our accounting for this joint venture
partnership.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Investment in PS Business Parks, Inc.
-------------------------------------
PS Business Parks, Inc. is a REIT traded on the American Stock
Exchange, which controls an operating partnership (collectively, the REIT
and the operating partnership are referred to as "PSB"). We have a 44%
common equity interest in PSB as of March 31, 2005. This common equity
interest is comprised of our ownership of 5,418,273 shares of PSB's common
stock and 7,305,355 limited partnership units in the operating partnership
at both March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004; these limited partnership
units are convertible at our option, subject to certain conditions, on a
one-for-one basis into PSB common stock. Based upon the closing price at
March 31, 2005 ($40.30 per share of PSB common stock), the shares and units
had a market value of approximately $512.8 million as compared to a book
value of $285.1 million.
At March 31, 2005, PSB wholly owned approximately 17.9 million net
rentable square feet of commercial space. In addition, PSB manages
commercial space owned by the Company and the Consolidated Entities
pursuant to property management agreements.
The following table sets forth the condensed statements of
operations for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 (as restated for discontinued operations), and the condensed balance
sheets of PSB at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. The amounts below
represent 100% of PSB's balances and not our pro rata share.
Three Months Ended March 31,
-----------------------------------
2005 2004
---------------- ---------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Total revenue.................................... $ 55,886 $ 53,765
Cost of operations and other operating expenses.. (17,826) (17,207)
Other income and expense......................... 116 (1,239)
Depreciation and amortization.................... (19,016) (17,404)
Discontinued operations (a)...................... 3,079 550
Minority interest................................ (5,146) (6,482)
---------------- ---------------
Net income..................................... $ 17,093 $ 11,983
================ ===============
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
--------------- ---------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily real estate)............. $ 1,365,528 $ 1,363,829
Total debt....................................... 11,265 11,367
Other liabilities................................ 37,326 38,453
Preferred equity and preferred minority interest. 638,600 638,600
Common equity and common minority interest....... 678,337 675,409
(a) Included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March
31, 2005 is a net gain on disposition of real estate of $2,914,000
(none for the same period in 2004).
Acquisition Joint Venture
-------------------------
As described more fully under "Accounting for Acquisition Joint
Venture" in Note 2, we formed a partnership (the "Acquisition Joint
Venture") in January 2004 for the purpose of acquiring up to $125 million
in existing self-storage facilities from third parties. Through December
31, 2004, the Acquisition Joint Venture had acquired two self-storage
facilities directly from third parties at an aggregate cost of $9,086,000,
of which our joint venture share was $2,930,000. Our investment in these
two facilities is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In
December 2004, we sold seven facilities to the Acquisition Joint Venture as
well as interest in three facilities in the first quarter of 2005. Our
accounting for these 10 facilities is described in Note 2.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
The following table sets forth certain condensed financial
information (representing 100% of this entity's balances and not our pro
rata share) with respect to the two self-storage facilities acquired by the
Acquisition Joint Venture that we account for using the equity method of
accounting:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2005
------------------
(Amounts in
thousands)
Total revenue........................................ $ 305
Cost of operations and other expenses................ (120)
Depreciation and amortization........................ (66)
------------------
Net income......................................... $ 119
==================
At March 31, At December 31,
2005 2004
--------------- ----------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily storage facilities).......... $ 9,010 $ 9,168
Liabilities.......................................... 97 11
Partners' equity..................................... 8,913 9,157
Other Investments
-----------------
The Other Investments consist primarily of an average
approximately 41% common equity ownership during the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004, in seven limited partnerships (collectively, the
"Other Investments") owning an aggregate of 36 storage facilities.
The following table sets forth certain condensed financial
information (representing 100% of these entities' balances and not our pro
rata share) with respect to Other Investments:
Three Months Ended March 31,
-----------------------------------
2005 2004
---------------- ---------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Total revenue........................................ $ 7,173 $ 6,855
Cost of operations and other expenses................ (2,508) (2,184)
Depreciation and amortization........................ (489) (578)
---------------- ---------------
Net income......................................... $ 4,176 $ 4,093
================ ===============
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
---------------- ------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily storage facilities).......... $ 52,792 $ 58,124
Other liabilities.................................... 1,860 1,853
Partners' equity..................................... 50,932 56,271
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
6. Revolving Line of Credit
------------------------
We have a revolving line of credit (the "Credit Agreement") with
an aggregate limit with respect to borrowings and letters of credit of $200
million, that has a maturity date of April 1, 2007 and bears an annual
interest rate ranging from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus
0.45% to LIBOR plus 1.20% depending on our credit ratings (currently LIBOR
plus 0.45%). In addition, we are required to pay a quarterly commitment fee
ranging from 0.15% per annum to 0.30% per annum depending on our credit
ratings (currently the fee is 0.15% per annum).
The Credit Agreement includes various covenants, the more
significant of which require us to (i) maintain a balance sheet leverage
ratio of less than 0.55 to 1.00, (ii) maintain certain quarterly interest
and fixed-charge coverage ratios (as defined therein) of not less than 2.25
to 1.0 and 1.5 to 1.0, respectively, and (iii) maintain a minimum total
shareholders' equity (as defined therein). In addition, we are limited in
our ability to incur additional borrowings (we are required to maintain
unencumbered assets with an aggregate book value equal to or greater than
1.5 times our unsecured recourse debt). We were in compliance with all
covenants of the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2005.
At March 31, 2005 and May 6, 2005, we had undrawn standby letters
of credit totaling $18,693,000. The beneficiaries of these standby letters
of credit were certain insurance companies associated with our captive
insurance and tenant insurance activities. At March 31, 2005 and at May 6,
2005, we had no outstanding borrowings on our line of credit.
7. Notes Payable
-------------
Notes payable at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 consist of
the following:
Carrying Amount
-------------------------------
March 31, December 31,
2005 2004
------------- -------------
(Amounts in thousands)
Unsecured senior notes:
7.66% note due January 2007............................. $ 22,400 $ 33,600
Mortgage notes payable:
7.134% and 8.75% mortgage notes secured by two real
estate facilities with a net book value of $11.1 million,
principal and interest payable monthly, dueat varying dates
betweenOctober 2009 and September 2028.................. 1,590 1,629
5.05% mortgage notes (including note premium of $2.4 million)
secured by 25 real estate facilities with a net book value
of $97.6 million, principal and interest due monthly, due at
varying dates between October 2010 and May 2023 ...... 40,730 41,470
5.25% mortgage notes (including note premium of $4.0 million)
secured by seven real estate facilities with a net book value
of $91.7 million, principal and interest due monthly, due at
varying dates between June 2011 and July 2013 .......... 52,448 52,820
------------- -------------
Total notes payable.............................. $ 117,168 $ 129,519
============= =============
All of our notes payable are fixed rate. The unsecured senior
notes require interest and principal payments to be paid semi-annually and
have various restrictive covenants, all of which have been met at March 31,
2005.
We assumed the 5.05% and 5.25% mortgage notes in connection with
property acquisitions in 2004. The stated interest rates on the notes range
from 5.4% to 8.1% with a weighted average of approximately 6.65%. The notes
were recorded at their estimated fair value based upon the estimated market
rate upon assumption of 5.05% and 5.25%, an aggregate of approximately
$94,693,000, as compared to actual assumed balances aggregating
approximately $88,247,000. This premium of approximately $6,446,000 over
the principal balance of the notes payable is amortized over the remaining
term of the loans based upon the effective interest method. During the
three months ended March 31, 2005, $327,000 of the premium was amortized.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
At March 31, 2005, approximate principal maturities of notes
payable are as follows:
Unsecured
Senior Notes Mortgage Notes Total
--------------- --------------- ----------
(Amounts in thousands)
2005 (remainder of).......... $ - $ 3,155 $ 3,155
2006......................... 11,200 4,539 15,739
2007......................... 11,200 4,783 15,983
2008......................... - 5,034 5,034
2009......................... - 5,213 5,213
Thereafter................... - 72,044 72,044
--------------- --------------- ----------
$ 22,400 $ 94,768 $ 117,168
=============== =============== ==========
Weighted average rate........ 7.7% 5.2% 5.7%
=============== =============== ==========
8. Debt to Joint Venture Partner
-----------------------------
On December 31, 2004, we sold seven self-storage facilities that
we had acquired in 2004 from third parties to our Acquisition Joint Venture
for $22,993,000, an amount that was equal to fair value and our cost.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, we sold an interest in three
additional facilities for an aggregate amount of $27,424,000, an amount
equal to the acquired pro rata share of cost and market value. As described
more fully in Note 2, we accounted for the sale of these seven facilities
as financing transactions pursuant to SFAS 66. As a result, the fair value
of our joint venture partner's interest in these facilities ($35,567,000 at
March 31, 2005 and $16,095,000 at December 31, 2004) is accounted for as
debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our partner's pro rata
share of net earnings with respect to these properties (an 8.5% return on
their investment) is recorded as interest expense on our condensed
consolidated income statement.
We expect that this debt will be repaid during 2008, assuming that
we exercise our option to acquire our partner's interest in the Acquisition
Joint Venture.
Interest accrued on the debt to joint venture partner during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 was $671,000 and interest paid was
$397,000.
9. Minority Interest
-----------------
In consolidation, we classify ownership interests in the net
assets of each of the Consolidated Entities, other than our own, as
minority interest on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Minority interest in income consists of the minority interests' share of
the operating results of the Consolidated Entities.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Preferred Partnership Interests
-------------------------------
The following table summarizes the preferred partnership units
outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004:
At March 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
Earliest Distribution Units Carrying Units Carrying
Series Redemption Date (a) Rate Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount
- -------------- ------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
(Amounts in thousands)
Series N...... March 17, 2005 (b) 9.500% - $ - 1,600 $ 40,000
Series NN..... March 17, 2010 6.400% 8,000 200,000 8,000 200,000
Series O...... March 29, 2005 (b) 9.125% - - 1,800 45,000
Series Z...... October 12, 2009 6.250% 1,000 25,000 1,000 25,000
------------- ------------ ------------- -----------
Total 9,000 $ 225,000 12,400 $ 310,000
(a) After these dates, at our option, we can call the units for redemption
at the issuance amount plus any unpaid distributions. The units are not
redeemable by the holder with the exception of the Series Z units. The
holders of the Series Z units have a one-time option, exercisable five
years from issuance, to require us to redeem their units for
$25,000,000 cash plus unpaid and accrued distributions.
(b) On March 17, 2005 we redeemed all outstanding Series N Preferred Units
($40,000,000) and on March 29, 2005, we redeemed all outstanding Series
O Preferred Units ($45,000,000), at their carrying amount plus accrued
distributions.
Income allocated to the preferred minority interests totaled
$6,249,000 and $16,617,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004, respectively, comprised of distributions paid and the allocation of
income resulting from the application of EITF Topic D-42.
On March 17, 2005, we redeemed all outstanding 9.5% Series N
Preferred Units ($40,000,000) and on March 29, 2005 we redeemed all
outstanding 9.125% Series O Preferred Units ($45,000,000), for their face
value plus accrued distributions, for cash.
On March 22, 2004, certain investors who held $200 million of our
9.5% Series N Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units agreed, in
exchange for a special distribution of $8,000,000, to exchange their 9.5%
Series N Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units for $200 million
of our 6.4% Series NN Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units. The
investors also received a distribution for dividends that accrued from
January 1, 2004 through the effective date of the exchange.
The redemption of these Preferred Units resulted in an increase in
income allocated to minority interests and a reduction to the Company's net
income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $874,000 as a result of
the application of the SEC's clarification of EITF Topic D-42 which
allocates the excess of the stated amount of the preferred units over their
carrying amount to the holders of the redeemed securities. During the first
quarter of 2004, income allocated to minority interests was increased by
$10,063,000 from (1) the special distribution to the holders of the
preferred units ($8,000,000) and (2) the application of the SEC's
clarification of EITF Topic D-42 ($2,063,000).
Subject to certain conditions, the Series NN preferred units are
convertible into shares of our 6.4% Series NN Cumulative Preferred Stock
and the Series Z preferred units are convertible into shares of our 6.25%
Series Z Cumulative Preferred Stock.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Other Partnership Interests
---------------------------
Income is allocated to the minority interests based upon their pro
rata interest in the operating results of the Consolidated Entities. The
following table sets forth the minority interests at March 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 as well as the income allocated to minority interests for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 with respect to the other
partnership interests (amounts in thousands):
Minority Interests in Income
Minority Interest at for the Three Months Ended
---------------------------- --------------------------------
March 31, December 31, March 31, March 31,
Description 2005 2004 2005 2004
- ------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ -------------- -------------
Consolidated Development Joint Venture... $ 63,403 $ 64,297 $ 1,568 $ 957
Convertible Partnership Units........... 6,143 6,160 90 40
Other minority interests acquired in
2004 and the first quarter of 2005....... - 2,828 - 497
Other consolidated partnerships.......... 46,908 45,618 2,737 2,509
------------ ------------ -------------- -------------
Total other partnership interests........ $ 116,454 $ 118,903 $ 4,395 $ 4,003
============ ============ ============== =============
Distributions paid to minority interests with respect to the other
partnership interests for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
were $4,016,000 and $5,612,000, respectively.
Consolidated Development Joint Venture
--------------------------------------
In November 1999, we formed a development joint venture (the
"Consolidated Development Joint Venture") with a joint venture partner
("PSAC Storage Investors, LLC") whose partners include a third party
institutional investor and B. Wayne Hughes ("Mr. Hughes"), to develop
approximately $100 million of self-storage facilities and to purchase $100
million of our Equity Stock, Series AAA (see Note 10). At March 31, 2005,
the Consolidated Development Joint Venture was fully committed having
completed construction on 22 self-storage facilities for a total cost of
$108.6 million.
The Consolidated Development Joint Venture is funded solely with
equity capital consisting of 51% from us and 49% from PSAC Storage
Investors, LLC. The accounts of the Consolidated Development Joint Venture
are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. The
accounts of PSAC Storage Investors, LLC are not included in the our
condensed consolidated financial statements, we have no ownership interest
in this entity. Minority interests primarily represent the total
contributions received from PSAC Storage Investors combined with the
accumulated net income allocated to PSAC Storage Investors, LLC, net of
cumulative distributions. The amounts included in our financial statements
with respect to the minority interest in the Consolidated Development Joint
Venture are denoted in the tables above.
The term of the Consolidated Development Joint Venture is 15
years; however, during the sixth year (2005) PSAC Storage Investors, LLC
has the right to cause an early termination of the partnership. If PSAC
Storage Investors, LLC exercises this right, we then have the option, but
not the obligation, to acquire their interest for an amount that will allow
them to receive an annual return of 10.75%. If we do not exercise our
option to acquire PSAC Storage Investors, LLC's interest, the partnership's
assets will be sold to third parties and the proceeds distributed to PSAC
Storage Investors, LLC, and us, in accordance with the partnership
agreement. If PSAC Storage Investors, LLC does not exercise its right to
early termination during the sixth year, the partnership will be liquidated
15 years after its formation with the assets sold to third parties and the
proceeds distributed PSAC Storage Investors, LLC, and us, in accordance
with the partnership agreement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
PSAC Storage Investors, LLC provides Mr. Hughes with a fixed yield
of approximately 8.0% per annum on his preferred non-voting interest
(representing an investment of approximately $64.1 million at March 31,
2005). In addition, Mr. Hughes receives 1% of the remaining cash flow of
PSAC Storage Investors, LLC (estimated to be less than $50,000 per year).
If PSAC Storage Investors, LLC does not elect to cause an early
termination, Mr. Hughes' 1% interest in residual cash flow can increase to
10%.
In consolidation, the Equity Stock, Series AAA, owned by the joint
venture and the related dividend income has been eliminated. Minority
interests primarily represent the total contributions received from PSAC
Storage Investors, LLC combined with the accumulated net income allocated
to PSAC Storage Investors, LLC, net of cumulative distributions.
Convertible Partnership Units
-----------------------------
As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, one of the
Consolidated Entities had approximately 237,935 convertible operating
partnership units ("Convertible Units") outstanding, representing a limited
partnership interest in the partnership. The Convertible Units are
convertible on a one-for-one basis (subject to certain limitations) into
our common stock at the option of the unitholder. Minority interest in
income with respect to the Convertible Units reflects the Convertible
Units' share of our net income, with net income allocated to minority
interests with respect to weighted average outstanding Convertible Units on
a per unit basis equal to diluted earnings per common share. During the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2004, no
units were converted.
Other Consolidated Partnerships
-------------------------------
At March 31, 2005, the other consolidated partnerships reflect
common equity interests that we do not own in 24 entities having an
interest in an aggregate of 123 self-storage facilities.
In January 2005, we acquired a portion of the minority interest we
did not own in one of the Consolidated Entities for an aggregate of
$4,366,000 in cash. The acquisition resulted in the reduction of minority
interest by $2,828,000 with the excess of cost over underlying book value
($1,538,000) allocated to real estate.
On June 30, 2004, we acquired the remaining minority interest we
did not own in one of the Consolidated Entities, for an aggregate of
$24,851,000 in cash. This acquisition had the effect of reducing minority
interest by $18,312,000, with the excess of cost over underlying book value
($6,539,000) allocated to real estate.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
10. Shareholders' Equity
--------------------
Cumulative Preferred Stock
--------------------------
At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we had the following
series of Cumulative Preferred Stock outstanding:
At March 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
----------------------------- -----------------------------
Earliest
Redemption Dividend Shares Carrying Shares Carrying
Series Date (a) Rate Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount
- ----------------------- ------------ ------------ -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------
(Dollar amount in thousands)
Series F 5/2/05 (b) 9.750% - $ - 2,300,000 $ 57,500
Series Q 1/19/06 8.600% 6,900 172,500 6,900 172,500
Series R 9/28/06 8.000% 20,400 510,000 20,400 510,000
Series S 10/31/06 7.875% 5,750 143,750 5,750 143,750
Series T 1/18/07 7.625% 6,086 152,150 6,086 152,150
Series U 2/19/07 7.625% 6,000 150,000 6,000 150,000
Series V 9/30/07 7.500% 6,900 172,500 6,900 172,500
Series W 10/6/08 6.500% 5,300 132,500 5,300 132,500
Series X 11/13/08 6.450% 4,800 120,000 4,800 120,000
Series Y 1/2/09 6.850% 1,600,000 40,000 1,600,000 40,000
Series Z 3/5/09 6.250% 4,500 112,500 4,500 112,500
Series A 3/31/09 6.125% 4,600 115,000 4,600 115,000
Series B 6/30/09 7.125% 4,350 108,750 4,350 108,750
Series C 9/13/09 6.600% 4,600 115,000 4,600 115,000
Series D 2/28/10 6.180% 5,400 135,000 - -
-------------- -------------- ------------- ------------
Total Cumulative Preferred Stock 1,685,586 $ 2,179,650 3,980,186 $ 2,102,500
============== ============= ============= ============
(a) Except under certain conditions relating to the Company's qualification
as a REIT, the Cumulative Preferred Stock outstanding at March 31, 2005
are not redeemable prior to the dates indicated. On or after the dates
indicated, each series of Cumulative Senior Preferred Stock will be
redeemable, at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at
$25.00 per depositary share (or per share in the case of the Series F
and Series Y), plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
(b) The Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock was called for redemption on
March 31, 2005 and was redeemed in May 2005 along with the unpaid
distributions from April 1, 2005 through the redemption date.
Accordingly, the redemption value of $57,500,000 was classified as a
liability at March 31, 2005.
The holders of our Cumulative Preferred Stock have general
preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions.
Holders of the preferred stock, except under certain conditions and as
noted below, will not be entitled to vote on most matters. In the event of
a cumulative arrearage equal to six quarterly dividends or failure to
maintain a Debt Ratio (as defined) of 50% or less, holders of all
outstanding series of preferred stock (voting as a single class without
regard to series) will have the right to elect two additional members to
serve on the Company's Board of Directors until events of default have been
cured. At March 31, 2005, there were no dividends in arrears and the Debt
Ratio was 2.3%.
Upon issuance of our Preferred Stock, we classify the liquidation
value as preferred stock on our consolidated balance sheet with any
issuance costs recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Upon
redemption, we apply EITF Topic D-42, allocating income to the preferred
shareholders equal to the original issuance costs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
During the first quarter of 2005, we issued our 6.18% Series D
Cumulative Preferred Stock for net proceeds of $130,548,000.
During the first quarter of 2005, we redeemed our 10.0% Series E
Cumulative Preferred Stock for $54,875,000 plus accrued and unpaid
dividends. The Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock was called for
redemption in December 2004; accordingly, the redemption value of
$54,875,000 was classified as a liability at December 31, 2004.
Subsequent to March 31, 2005, we priced a public offering of
5,650,000 depositary shares each representing 1/1000 of a share of our
6.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E, for gross proceeds of
approximately $141.3 million. In addition, on May 2, 2005, we redeemed our
9.75% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock for $57,500,000 plus accrued and
unpaid dividends.
Equity Stock
------------
The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of Equity
Stock. The Articles of Incorporation provide that the Equity Stock may be
issued from time to time in one or more series and gives the Board of
Directors broad authority to fix the dividend and distribution rights,
conversion and voting rights, redemption provisions and liquidation rights
of each series of Equity Stock.
Equity Stock, Series A
----------------------
At March 31, 2005, we had 8,753,193 depositary shares outstanding
(8,776,102 at December 31, 2004), each representing 1/1,000 of a share of
Equity Stock, Series A ("Equity Stock A"). We received and retired 22,909
depositary shares from a distribution from affiliated entities at March 31,
2005 (see Note 5). The Equity Stock A ranks on parity with common stock and
junior to the Cumulative Preferred Stock with respect to general preference
rights and has a liquidation amount which cannot exceed $24.50 per share.
Distributions with respect to each depositary share shall be the lesser of:
(i) five times the per share dividend on our common stock or (ii) $2.45 per
annum. We have no obligation to pay distributions on the depositary shares
if no distributions are paid to common shareholders.
Except in order to preserve the Company's Federal income tax
status as a REIT, we may not redeem the depositary shares before March 31,
2010. On or after March 31, 2010, we may, at our option, redeem the
depositary shares at $24.50 per depositary share. If the Company fails to
preserve its Federal income tax status as a REIT, the depositary shares
will be convertible at the option of the shareholder into .956 shares of
common stock. The depositary shares are otherwise not convertible into
common stock. Holders of depositary shares vote as a single class with
holders of our common stock on shareholder matters, but the depositary
shares have the equivalent of one-tenth of a vote per depositary share.
Equity Stock, Series AAA
------------------------
In November 1999, we sold $100,000,000 (4,289,544 shares) of
Equity Stock, Series AAA ("Equity Stock AAA") to a newly formed joint
venture (the "Consolidated Development Joint Venture"). We control the
joint venture and consolidate its accounts, and accordingly the Equity
Stock AAA is eliminated in consolidation. The Equity Stock AAA ranks on a
parity with our common stock and junior to the Cumulative Preferred Stock
with respect to general preference rights, and has a liquidation amount
equal to 120% of the amount distributed to each common share. Annual
distributions per share are equal to the lesser of (i) five times the
amount paid per common share or (ii) $2.1564. We have no obligation to pay
distributions on these shares if no distributions are paid to common
shareholders.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Upon liquidation of the Consolidated Development Joint Venture, at
the Company's option either a) each share of Equity Stock AAA shall convert
into 1.2 shares of our common stock or b) the Company can redeem the Equity
Stock AAA at a per share amount equal to 120% of the market price of our
common stock. In addition, if the Company determines that it is necessary
to maintain its status as a REIT, subject to certain limitations it may
cause the redemption of shares of Equity Stock AAA at a per share amount
equal to 120% of the market price of our common stock. The shares are not
otherwise redeemable or convertible into shares of any other class or
series of the Company's capital stock. Other than as required by law, the
Equity Stock AAA has no voting rights.
Common Stock
------------
During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we issued 131,037
shares of common stock in connection with stock-based compensation. In
addition, one of the Consolidated Entities acquired 52,000 shares of our
common stock, which were eliminated in consolidation. We also received a
distribution of 635,885 shares of common stock previously held by
affiliated entities, and the shares were retired.
At March 31, 2005, entities consolidated with the Company owned
981,432 common shares of the Company. These shares continue to be legally
issued and outstanding. In the consolidation process, these shares and the
related balance sheet amounts have been eliminated. In addition, these
shares are not included in the computation of weighted average shares
outstanding. The following chart reconciles our legally issued and
outstanding shares of common stock and the reported outstanding shares of
common stock at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004:
Reconciliation of Common Shares Outstanding At March 31, At December 31,
- ------------------------------------------- 2005 2004
--------------- ---------------
Legally issued and outstanding shares......... 128,951,034 129,455,882
Less - Shares owned by the Consolidated
Entities that are eliminated in
consolidation (a)......................... (981,432) (929,432)
--------------- ---------------
Reported issued and outstanding shares........ 127,969,602 128,526,450
=============== ===============
(a) The increase in shares owned by the Consolidated Entities is
due to the Consolidated Entities' purchase of 52,000 shares of our common
stock during the three months ended March 31, 2005.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Dividends
---------
The following table summarizes dividends declared and paid during
the three months ended March 31, 2005:
Distributions Per Share
or Depositary Share Total Distributions
----------------------- -------------------
Preferred Stock:
Series E.............................. $0.208 $ 457,000
Series F.............................. $0.609 1,401,000
Series Q.............................. $0.538 3,709,000
Series R.............................. $0.500 10,200,000
Series S.............................. $0.492 2,830,000
Series T.............................. $0.477 2,900,000
Series U.............................. $0.477 2,860,000
Series V.............................. $0.469 3,234,000
Series W.............................. $0.406 2,153,000
Series X.............................. $0.403 1,935,000
Series Y.............................. $0.428 685,000
Series Z.............................. $0.391 1,758,000
Series A.............................. $0.383 1,761,000
Series B.............................. $0.445 1,937,000
Series C.............................. $0.413 1,898,000
Series D.............................. $0.129 695,000
-------------------
40,413,000
Common Stock:
Equity Stock, Series A................ $0.613 5,375,000
Common ............................... $0.450 58,072,000
-------------------
Total dividends.................... $ 103,860,000
===================
The dividend rate on the common stock was $0.45 per common share
for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The dividend rate on the Equity
Stock A was $0.6125 per depositary share for the three months ended March
31, 2005.
11. Segment Information
-------------------
Description of Each Reportable Segment
--------------------------------------
Our reportable segments reflect significant operating activities
that are evaluated separately by management. We have four reportable
segments: self-storage operations, containerized storage operations,
commercial property operations and tenant reinsurance operations.
The self-storage segment comprises the direct ownership,
development and operation of traditional storage facilities, and the
ownership of equity interests in entities that own self-storage properties.
The containerized storage operations represent another segment. The
commercial property segment reflects our interest in the ownership,
operation and management of commercial properties. The vast majority of the
commercial property operations are conducted through PSB, and to a much
lesser extent the Company and certain of its unconsolidated subsidiaries
own commercial space, managed by PSB, within facilities that combine
storage and commercial space for rent. The tenant reinsurance operations
reflect a business segment which reinsures policies against losses to goods
stored by tenants in our self-storage facilities.
Measurement of Segment Profit or Loss
-------------------------------------
We evaluate performance and allocate resources based upon the net
segment income of each segment. Net segment income represents net income in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and our
significant accounting policies as stated in Note 2, before interest and
other income, interest expense, corporate general and administrative
expense, and minority interest in income. The accounting policies of the
reportable segments are the same as those described in the Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies.
Interest and other income, interest expense, corporate general and
administrative expense, and minority interest in income are not allocated
to segments because management does not utilize them to evaluate the
results of operations of each segment.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Measurement of Segment Assets
-----------------------------
No segment data relative to assets or liabilities is presented,
because management does not consider the historical cost of the Company's
real estate facilities and investments in real estate entities in
evaluating the performance of operating management or in evaluating
alternative courses of action. The only other types of assets that might be
allocated to individual segments are trade receivables, payables, and other
assets which arise in the ordinary course of business, but they are also
not a significant factor in the measurement of segment performance.
Presentation of Segment Information
-----------------------------------
Our condensed consolidated income statement provides the
information required in order to determine the revenues of each of our four
segments. The following table reconciles the performance of each segment,
in terms of segment income, to our consolidated net income.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
------------------------
2005 2004 Change
------------ ---------- -----------
(Amounts in thousands)
Reconciliation of Net Income by Segment:
Self-storage
Self-storage net operating income....................... $ 145,832 $130,483 $ 15,349
Self-storage depreciation............................... (46,235) (44,747) (1,488)
Equity in earnings - self-storage property operations... 1,734 1,684 50
Equity in earnings - depreciation (self-storage) ....... (432) (394) (38)
------------ ---------- -----------
Total self-storage segment net income............... 100,899 87,026 13,873
------------ ---------- -----------
Commercial properties
Commercial properties net operating income.............. 1,721 1,498 223
Depreciation and amortization - commercial properties... (579) (560) (19)
Equity in earnings - commercial property operations..... 17,214 17,193 21
Equity in earnings - depreciation (commercial
properties) ......................................... (8,253) (7,881) (372)
Discontinued operations (Note 3) ....................... - 31 (31)
------------ ---------- -----------
Total commercial property segment net income......... 10,103 10,281 (178)
------------ ---------- -----------
Containerized storage
Containerized storage net operating income.............. 1,095 2,032 (937)
Containerized storage depreciation...................... (1,162) (1,126) (36)
Discontinued operations (Note 3) ....................... 1,015 (182) 1,197
------------ ---------- -----------
Total containerized storage segment net income...... 948 724 224
------------ ---------- -----------
Tenant Reinsurance
Tenant reinsurance net income.......................... 2,939 2,828 111
------------ ---------- -----------
Other items not allocated to segments
General and administrative and other
included in equity in earnings.......................... (4,585) (6,545) 1,960
Interest and other income............................... 3,555 1,357 2,198
General and administrative.............................. (5,141) (5,884) 743
Interest expense........................................ (1,663) (100) (1,563)
Minority interest in income............................. (10,644) (20,620) 9,976
------------ ---------- -----------
Total other items not allocated to segments (18,478) (31,792) 13,314
------------ ---------- -----------
Total consolidated net income...................... $ 96,411 $ 69,067 $ 27,344
============ ========== ===========
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
12. Stock-Based Compensation
------------------------
Stock Options
We have a 1990 Stock Option Plan (the "1990 Plan") which provides
for the grant of non-qualified stock options. We have a 1994 Stock Option
Plan (the "1994 Plan"), a 1996 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "1996
Plan"), a 2000 Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and Incentive Plan
(the "2000 Plan"), a 2001 Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (the "2001 Non-Executive Plan") and a 2001 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (the "2001 Plan"), each of which provides for the grant of
non-qualified options and incentive stock options. (The 1990 Plan, the 1994
Plan, the 1996 Plan and the 2000 Plan are collectively referred to as the
"PSI Plans".) Under the PSI Plans, the Company has granted non-qualified
options to certain directors, officers and key employees to purchase shares
of the Company's common stock at a price equal to the fair market value of
the common stock at the date of grant. Generally, options under the PSI
Plans vest over a three-year period from the date of grant at the rate of
one-third per year (options granted after, December 31, 2002 vest generally
over a five-year period) and expire (i) under the 1990 Plan, five years
after the date they became exercisable and (ii) under the 1994 Plan, the
1996 Plan and the 2000 Plan, ten years after the date of grant. The 1996
Plan, the 2000 Plan, the 2001 Non-Executive Plan and the 2001 Plan also
provide for the grant of restricted stock (see below) to officers, key
employees and service providers on terms determined by an authorized
committee of the Board of Directors.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles permit, but do not
require, companies to recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards
based on their fair value at date of grant, which is then amortized as
compensation expense over the vesting period (the "Fair Value Method").
Companies can also elect to disclose, but not recognize as an expense,
stock option expense when stock options are granted to employees at an
exercise price equal to the market price at the date of grant (the "APB 25
Method").
As of January 1, 2002, we adopted the Fair Value Method, and have
elected to use the prospective method of transition, whereby we apply the
recognition provisions of the Fair Value Method to all stock options
granted after the beginning of the year in which the Company adopts such
method. Accordingly, we recognize compensation expense in our income
statement using the Fair Value Method only with respect to stock options
issued after January 1, 2002.
For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively,
we recorded $213,000 and $119,000 in stock option compensation expense
related to options granted after January 1, 2002. The fair value of each
option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. The estimated per option value of 107,500 stock
options granted in the first three months of 2005 was based upon an
estimated life of 5 years, a risk-free rate of 3.39%, an expected dividend
yield of 7%, and expected volatility of 0.227.
If we had recorded stock option expense applying the Fair Value
Method to all awards, we would have recognized an additional $146,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 2004 in stock option compensation expense
(none for the same period in 2005). Basic and diluted earnings per share
would have been $0.17 for the three months ended March 31, 2004.
A total of 107,500 stock options were granted during the three
months ended March 31, 2005, 126,720 shares were exercised, and 4,333
shares were forfeited. A total of 1,418,348 stock options were outstanding
at March 31, 2005 (1,441,901 at December 31, 2004).
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
Restricted Stock Units
----------------------
Restricted stock units vest over a five-year period from the date
of grant at the rate of one-fifth per year. The employee receives
additional compensation equal to the per-share dividends received by common
shareholders. Upon vesting, the employee receives regular common shares
equal to the number of vested restricted stock units in exchange for the
units. The total value of each restricted stock unit grant, based upon the
market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant, combined
with the estimated payroll taxes and other payroll burden costs to be
incurred upon vesting, is amortized over the vesting period as compensation
expense. Outstanding restricted stock units are included on a one-for-one
basis in the Company's diluted weighted average shares, less a reduction
for the treasury stock method applied to the average cumulative measured
but unrecognized compensation expense during the period.
During the three months ended March 31, 2005, 145,000 restricted
stock units were granted, 17,500 restricted stock units were forfeited, and
7,195 restricted stock units vested. This vesting resulted in the issuance
of 4,317 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, cash
compensation was paid to employees in lieu of 2,878 shares of common stock
based upon the market value of the stock at the date of vesting, and used
to settle the employees' tax liability generated by the vesting.
At March 31, 2005, approximately 372,345 restricted stock units
were outstanding (252,040 at December 31, 2004). A total of $1,018,000 and
$534,000 in restricted stock expense was recorded for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, which includes amortization of
the fair value of the grant reflected as an increase to paid-in capital, as
well as accrued estimated burden to be incurred upon vesting.
13. Related Party Transactions
--------------------------
Relationships and transactions with the Hughes Family
-----------------------------------------------------
B. Wayne Hughes, Chairman of the Board, and his family (the
"Hughes Family") have ownership interests in, and operate, approximately 40
self-storage facilities in Canada under the name "Public Storage" pursuant
to a license agreement with the Company. We currently do not own any
interests in these facilities nor do we own any facilities in Canada. The
Hughes Family owns approximately 36% of our common stock outstanding at
March 31, 2005. We have a right of first refusal to acquire the stock or
assets of the corporation engaged in the operation of approximately 40
self-storage facilities in Canada if the Hughes Family or the corporation
agrees to sell them. However, we have no interest in the operations of this
corporation, have no right to acquire this stock or assets unless the
Hughes Family decides to sell, and receive no benefit from the profits and
increases in value of the Canadian self-storage facilities.
Prior to December 31, 2003, our personnel were engaged in the
supervision and the operation of these Canadian self-storage facilities and
provided certain administrative services for the Canadian owners, and
certain other services, primarily tax services, with respect to certain
other Hughes Family interests. The Hughes Family and the Canadian owners
reimbursed us at cost for these services (U.S. $542,499 and $638,000 in
respect of the Canadian operations for 2003 and 2002, respectively, and
U.S. $151,063 and $167,930 for other services during 2003 and 2002,
respectively). There have been conflicts of interest in allocating the time
of our personnel between our properties, the Canadian properties, and
certain other Hughes Family interests. The sharing of personnel and systems
with the Canadian entities was substantially discontinued by December 31,
2003. The Canadian entities claim that the Company owes them CAD$653,424
representing the amount charged to them for the development of certain
systems that they no longer utilize. This amount has been accrued on the
Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
The Company, through subsidiaries, continues to reinsure risks
relating to loss of goods stored by tenants in the self-storage facilities
in Canada. The Company had acquired the tenant insurance business on
December 31, 2001 through its acquisition of PSIC. During the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, PSIC received $259,000 and $248,000,
respectively, in reinsurance premiums attributable to the Canadian
Facilities. PSIC has no contractual right to provide tenant reinsurance to
the Canadian Facilities and there is no assurance that these premiums will
continue.
The corporation engaged in the operation of the Canadian
facilities has advised us that it intends to reorganize the entities owning
and operating the Canadian facilities and has proposed that the Company
consent to this reorganization, which would impact the license agreement
and the right of first refusal agreement with the Company, and might also
impact our ability to sell tenant insurance. The reorganization is designed
to enhance the entities' financial flexibility and growth potential. In
November 2004, the Board appointed a special committee, comprised of
independent directors, to consider the Company's alternatives in this
matter, including a possible investment in the reorganized Canadian
entities.
In November 1999, we formed the Consolidated Development Joint
Venture with a joint venture partner whose partners include an
institutional investor and Mr. Hughes. This transaction is discussed more
fully in Note 9.
On March 31, 2005 four partnerships in which Mr. Hughes and the
Company are general partners owned shares of the Company's common stock and
equity stock. These partnerships made a pro rata distribution to their
partners of a total of 1,125,814 shares of common stock and 71,200
depositary shares of Equity Stock, Series A, representing substantially all
shares of common and Equity Stock, Series A held by these entities. Mr.
Hughes and members of his family received a total of 157,522 shares of
common stock and 6,290 depositary shares of Equity Stock, Series A, in
respect of their general and limited partnership interests in the
partnerships. The Company received and retired a total of 635,885 shares of
common stock and 22,909 depositary shares of Equity Stock, Series A.
Other Related Party Transactions
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Ronald L. Havner, Jr. is our vice-chairman and chief executive
officer, and he is chairman of the board of PSB. Until August 2003, Mr.
Havner was also the Chief Executive Officer of PSB. For 2003 and 2004
services, Mr. Havner was compensated by PSB, as well as by the Company.
In December 2003, we loaned $100,000,000 to PSB. This loan bore
interest at the rate of 1.45% per year. This loan, which was fully repaid
on March 8, 2004, was included in Notes Receivable at December 31, 2003.
PSB manages certain of the commercial facilities that we own
pursuant to management agreements for a management fee equal to 5% of
revenues. We paid a total of $145,000 and $138,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, in management fees with
respect to PSB's property management services.
Pursuant to a cost-sharing and administrative services agreement,
PSB reimburses us for certain administrative services. PSB's share of these
costs totaled approximately $85,000 for each of the three month periods
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.
STOR-Re provided limited property and liability insurance to the
Company, PSB and our affiliates for losses incurred during policy periods
prior to April 1, 2004.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
14. Commitments and Contingencies
LEGAL MATTERS
Serrao v. Public Storage, Inc. (filed April 2003)
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(Superior Court - Orange County)
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The plaintiff in this case filed a suit against the Company on
behalf of a putative class of renters who rented self-storage units from
the Company. Plaintiff alleges that the Company misrepresented the size of
its storage units, has brought claims under California statutory and common
law relating to consumer protection, fraud, unfair competition, and
negligent misrepresentation, and is seeking monetary damages, restitution,
and declaratory and injunctive relief.
The claim in this case is substantially similar to those in
Henriquez v. Public Storage, Inc., which was disclosed in prior reports. In
January 2003, the plaintiff caused the Henriquez action to be dismissed.
Based upon the uncertainty inherent in any putative class action,
the Company cannot presently determine the potential damages, if any, or
the ultimate outcome of this litigation. On November 3, 2003, the court
granted the Company's motion to strike the plaintiff's nationwide class
allegations and to limit any putative class to California residents only.
The Company is vigorously contesting the claims upon which this lawsuit is
based including class certification efforts.
Gustavson, et al v. Public Storage, Inc. (filed June 2003)
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(Superior Court - Los Angeles County); Potter, et al v. Hughes, et al.
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(filed December 2004) (United States District Court - Central District
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of California)
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In November 2002, a shareholder of the Company made a demand on
the Board of Directors that challenged the fairness of the Company's
acquisition of PS Insurance Company, Ltd. ("PSIC") and demanded that the
Board recover the profits earned by PSIC from November 1995 through
December 2001 and that the entire purchase price paid by the Company for
PSIC in excess of PSIC's net assets be returned to the Company.
The contract to acquire PSIC was approved by the independent
directors of the Company in March 2001, and the transaction was closed in
December 2001. PSIC was formerly owned by B. Wayne Hughes, currently the
Chairman of the Board (and in 2001 also the Chief Executive Officer) of the
Company, B. Wayne Hughes, Jr., currently a director (and in 2001 also an
officer) of the Company and Tamara H. Gustavson, who in 2001 was an officer
of the Company. In exchange for the Hughes family's shares in PSIC, the
Company issued to them 1,439,765 shares of common stock (or a net of
1,138,733 shares, after taking into account 301,032 shares held by PSIC).
The shareholder has threatened litigation against the Hughes
family and the directors of the Company arising out of this transaction and
alleged a pattern of deceptive disclosures with respect to PSIC since 1995.
In December 2002, the Board held a special meeting to authorize an inquiry
by its independent directors to review the fairness to the Company's
shareholders of its acquisition of PSIC and the ability of the Company to
have started its own tenant reinsurance business in 1995. The Company
believes that, prior to the effectiveness in 2001 of the federal REIT
Modernization Act and corresponding California legislation that authorized
the creation and ownership of "taxable REIT subsidiaries," the ownership by
the Company of a reinsurance business relating to its tenants would have
jeopardized the Company's status as a REIT and that other REITs faced
similar concerns about tenant insurance programs.
In June 2003, the Hughes family filed a complaint (Gustavson, et
al. v Public Storage, Inc.) for declaratory relief relating to the
Company's acquisition of PSIC naming the Company as defendant. The Hughes
family is seeking that the court make (i) a binding declaration that the
Company either is not entitled to recover profits or other moneys earned by
PSIC from November 1995 through December 2001; or alternatively the amounts
that the Hughes family should be ordered to surrender to the Company if the
court determines that the Company is entitled to recover any such profits
or moneys; and (ii) a binding declaration either that the Company cannot
establish that the acquisition agreement was not just and reasonable as to
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
the Company at the time it was authorized, approved or ratified; or
alternatively the amounts that the Hughes family should surrender to the
Company, if the court determines that the agreement was not just and
reasonable to the Company at that time. The Hughes family is not seeking
any payments from the Company. In the event of a determination that the
Hughes family is obligated to pay certain amounts to the Company, the
complaint states that they have agreed to be bound by that determination to
pay such amounts to the Company.
In July 2003 the Company filed an answer to the Hughes family's
complaint requesting a final judicial determination of the Company's rights
of recovery against the Hughes family in respect of PSIC. In September
2003, by order of the Superior Court, Justice Malcolm Lucas, a former chief
justice of the California Supreme Court, was appointed to try the case.
This matter is set for trial in June 2005. We believe that the lawsuit by
the Hughes family will ultimately resolve matters relating to PSIC and will
not have any financially adverse effect on the Company (other than the
costs and other expenses relating to the lawsuit).
At the end of December 2004, the same shareholder referred to
above and a second shareholder filed a shareholder's derivative complaint
(Potter, et al. v Hughes, et al.) naming as defendants the Company's
directors (and two former directors) and certain officers of the Company.
The matters alleged in the Potter complaint relate to PSIC, the Hughes
family's Canadian mini-warehouse operations and the Company's 1995
reorganization. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss the Potter
complaint and believes the litigation will not have any financially adverse
effect on the Company (other than the costs and other expenses relating to
the lawsuit).
OTHER ITEMS
We are a party to various claims, complaints, and other legal
actions that have arisen in the normal course of business from time to time
that are not described above. We believe that it is unlikely that the
outcome of these other pending legal proceedings including employment and
tenant claims, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact upon
our operations or financial position.
INSURANCE AND LOSS EXPOSURE
Our facilities have historically carried comprehensive insurance,
including fire, earthquake, liability and extended coverage through STOR-Re
and PSIC-H, our captive insurance programs, and insure portions of these
risks through nationally recognized insurance carriers. Our captive
insurance programs also insure affiliates of the Company.
The Company, STOR-Re, PSIC-H, and its affiliates' maximum
aggregate annual exposure for losses that are below the deductibles set
forth in the third-party insurance contracts, assuming multiple significant
events occur, is approximately $35 million. In addition, if losses exhaust
the third-party insurers' limit of coverage of $125,000,000 for property
coverage and $101,000,000 for general liability, our exposure could be
greater. These limits are higher than estimates of maximum probable losses
that could occur from individual catastrophic events (i.e. earthquake and
wind damage) determined in recent engineering and actuarial studies.
Our tenant insurance program, operating through PSIC through March
31, 2004 and through PSIC-H beginning April 1, 2004, reinsures policies
against claims for losses to goods stored by tenants at our self-storage
facilities. We reinsure our risks with third-party insurers from any
individual event that exceeds a loss of $500,000, up to the policy limit of
$10,000,000.
DEVELOPMENT OF REAL ESTATE FACILITIES
At March 31, 2005 we have 45 projects (2,908,000 net rentable
square feet) in our development pipeline, including eight newly developed
self-storage facilities and expansions to 37 existing self-storage
facilities, with total estimated development costs of $206.2 million, of
which $40,545,000 has been spent through March 31, 2005. Development of
these facilities is subject to various risks and contingencies.
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PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE FACILITIES
As of May 6, 2005, we were under contract to acquire six
additional existing self-storage facilities at an aggregate cost of
approximately $30.6 million in cash. We anticipate that these acquisitions
will be entirely funded by us. Each of these contracts is subject to
contingencies, and there is no assurance that any of these facilities will
be acquired.
15. Subsequent Events
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From March 31, 2005 through May 5, 2005, we acquired four
additional self-storage facilities (322,000 net rentable square feet) at an
aggregate cost of approximately $36.7 million in cash. These acquisitions
were entirely funded by us.
On March 31, 2005, we called for redemption all of the outstanding
shares (total liquidation value of $57.5 million) of our 9.75% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series F, at $25 per share plus accrued and unpaid
dividends. These shares were subsequently redeemed on May 2, 2005.
On April 22, 2005, we acquired an interest in the Consolidated
Entities for an aggregate acquisition cost of approximately $32.3 million.
On April 27, 2005, we issued our 6.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series E. The issuance generated gross proceeds of $141,250,000.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction
with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: When used within this document, the words
"expects," "believes," "anticipates," "should," "estimates," and similar
expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as
amended, and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and other factors, which may cause our actual results and performance to be
materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward looking
statements. Such factors are described in Item 2A, "Risk Factors" and include
changes in general economic conditions and in the markets in which we operate,
the impact of competition from new and existing storage and commercial
facilities and other storage alternatives, which could impact rents and
occupancy levels at our facilities; difficulties in our ability to evaluate,
finance and integrate acquired and developed properties into our operations and
to fill up those properties, which could adversely affect our profitability; the
impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state, and local laws
and regulations including, without limitation, those governing Real Estate
Investment Trusts, which could increase our expense and reduce our cash
available for distribution; consumers' failure to accept the containerized
storage concept which would reduce our profitability; difficulties in raising
capital at reasonable rates, which would impede our ability to grow; delays in
the development process, which could adversely affect our profitability; and
economic uncertainty due to the impact of war or terrorism could adversely
affect our business plan. We disclaim any obligation to publicly release the
results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements reflecting new
estimates, events or circumstances after the date of this report.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations discusses our consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The
preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with
United States generally accepted accounting principles and our discussion and
analysis of our financial condition and results of operations requires
management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts
reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Note 2
to our consolidated financial statements summarizes the significant accounting
policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements and related disclosures.
Management believes the following are critical accounting policies
whose application has a material impact on our financial presentation. That is,
they are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results,
and they require management to make judgments and estimates about matters that
are inherently uncertain.
QUALIFICATION AS A REIT - INCOME TAX EXPENSE: We believe that we have
been organized and operated, and we intend to continue to operate, as a
qualifying Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code
and applicable state laws. A qualifying REIT generally does not pay corporate
level income taxes on its taxable income that is distributed to its
shareholders, and accordingly, we do not pay or record as an expense income tax
on the share of our taxable income that is distributed to shareholders.
We therefore don't estimate or accrue any Federal income tax expense.
This estimate could be incorrect, because due to the complex nature of the REIT
qualification requirements, the ongoing importance of factual determinations and
the possibility of future changes in our circumstances, we cannot be assured
that we actually have satisfied or will satisfy the requirements for taxation as
a REIT for any particular taxable year. For any taxable year that we fail or
have failed to qualify as a REIT and applicable relief provisions did not apply,
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we would be taxed at the regular corporate rates on all of our taxable income,
whether or not we made or make any distributions to our shareholders. Any
resulting requirement to pay corporate income tax, including any applicable
penalties or interest, could have a material adverse impact on our financial
condition or results of operations. Unless entitled to relief under specific
statutory provisions, we also would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for
the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost.
There can be no assurance that we would be entitled to any statutory relief.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS: Substantially all of our assets
consist of long-lived assets, including real estate, assets associated with the
containerized storage business, goodwill, and other intangible assets. We
evaluate our goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, and on a quarterly
basis evaluate other long-lived assets for impairment. As described in Note 2 to
the consolidated financial statements, the evaluation of goodwill for impairment
entails valuation of the reporting unit to which goodwill is allocated, which
involves significant judgment in the area of projecting earnings, determining
appropriate price-earnings multiples, and discount rates. In addition, the
evaluation of other long-lived assets for impairment requires determining
whether indicators of impairment exist, which is a subjective process. When any
indicators of impairment are found, the evaluation of such long-lived assets
then entails projections of future operating cash flows, which also involves
significant judgment. Future events, or facts and circumstances that currently
exist, that we have not yet identified, could cause us to conclude in the future
that other long lived assets are impaired. Any resulting impairment loss could
have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of
operations.
ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS: Substantially all of our
assets consist of depreciable, long-lived assets. We record depreciation expense
with respect to these assets based upon their estimated useful lives. Any change
in the estimated useful lives of those assets, caused by functional or economic
obsolescence or other factors, could have a material adverse impact on our
financial condition or results of operations.
ESTIMATED LEVEL OF RETAINED RISK AND UNPAID TENANT CLAIM LIABILITIES:
As described in Notes 2 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements, we
retain certain risks with respect to property perils, legal liability, and other
such risks. In addition, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company reinsures
policies against claims for losses to goods stored by tenants in our
self-storage facilities. In connection with these risks, we accrue losses based
upon our estimated level of losses incurred using certain actuarial assumptions
followed in the insurance industry and based on recommendations from an
independent actuary that is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. While
we believe that the amounts of the accrued losses are adequate, the ultimate
liability may be in excess of or less than the amounts provided.
ACCRUALS FOR CONTINGENCIES: We are exposed to business and legal
liability risks with respect to events that have occurred, but in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, we have not accrued for such
potential liabilities because the loss is either not probable or not estimable
or because we are not aware of the event. Future events and the result of
pending litigation could result in such potential losses becoming probable and
estimable, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition
or results of operations. Some of these potential losses, of which we are aware,
are described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.
ACCRUALS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES: We accrue for property tax expense and
other operating expenses based upon estimates and historical trends and current
and anticipated local and state government rules and regulations. If these
estimates and assumptions are incorrect, our expenses could be misstated. Cost
of operations, interest expense, general and administrative expense, as well as
television, yellow page, and other advertising expenditures are expensed as
incurred. Accordingly, the amounts incurred in an interim period may not be
indicative of the amounts to be incurred in a full year.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005:
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $96,411,000
compared to $69,067,000 for the same period in 2004, representing an increase of
$27,344,000. This increase is primarily due to improved operating results from
our self-storage facilities, an increase in equity in earnings of real estate
entities, a gain on sale of assets formerly used in the discontinued
containerized storage facilities and a decrease in income allocated to minority
interests. Equity in earnings of real estate entities increased primarily as a
result of our $1,265,000 pro rata share of PS Business Park's ("PSB") gain from
the sale of real estate recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
Minority interest in income declined by approximately $10.0 million
primarily due to a reduction in redemption and restructuring costs associated
with preferred partnership units. We allocated income to minority interests
pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force Topic D-42 ("EITF Topic D-42") totaling
$874,000 and $2,063,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004,
respectively. In addition, we allocated $8.0 million to preferred minority
interests in the quarter ended March 31, 2004 as a result of a special
distribution associated with a restructuring.
Net income allocable to our common shareholders (after allocating net
income to our preferred and equity shareholders) was $48,719,000 or $0.38 per
common share on a diluted basis for the three months ended March 31, 2005
compared to $21,927,000 or $0.17 per common share on a diluted basis for the
same period in 2004, representing an increase of $0.21 per common share. The
increases in net income allocable to common shareholders and earnings per common
diluted share are due primarily to the impact of the factors described above.
For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we allocated
$40,413,000 and $38,042,000 of our net income, respectively, to our preferred
shareholders based on distributions paid. We also recorded allocations of income
to our preferred shareholders with respect to the application of EITF Topic D-42
totaling $1,904,000 (or $0.01 per common share) and $3,723,000 (or $0.03 per
share) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Weighted average diluted shares increased from 128,387,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2004 to 129,175,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 due primarily to the exercise of employee stock options.
REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS
SELF-STORAGE OPERATIONS: Our self-storage operations are by far the
largest component of our operations, representing approximately 93% of our total
revenues generated for the three months ended March 31, 2005. As a result of
acquisitions and development of self-storage facilities, year over year
comparisons as presented on the consolidated statements of income with respect
to our self-storage operations are not meaningful.
To enhance year over year comparisons, the following table summarizes,
and the ensuing discussion describes, the operating results of (i) 1,269
self-storage facilities that are reflected in the financial statements on a
stabilized basis since January 1, 2003 (the "Same Store" facilities, previously
referred to as the "Consistent Group" facilities), (ii) 51 facilities that were
acquired in 2004 and the first three months of 2005 ( the "Acquired
Facilities"), (iii) 48 facilities that were owned prior to January 1, 2003 but
were not stabilized due primarily to expansions in their net rentable square
footage (the "Expansion Facilities") and (iv) 65 newly-developed facilities that
were opened after January 1, 2001 (the "Developed Facilities"):
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Self - storage operations summary: Three Months Ended March 31,
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Percentage
2005 2004 Changes
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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Revenues (a):
Same Store Facilities (b)........... $ 198,006 $ 188,779 4.9%
Acquired Facilities (c)............. 7,496 - -
Expansion Facilities (d)............ 9,147 8,444 8.3%
Developed Facilities (e)............ 12,945 8,822 46.7%
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Total rental income............... 227,594 206,045 10.5%
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Cost of operations:
Same Store Facilities............... 69,753 68,004 2.6%
Acquired Facilities................. 3,428 - -
Expansion Facilities................ 3,455 2,909 18.8%
Developed Facilities................ 5,126 4,649 10.3%
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Total cost of operations............ 81,762 75,562 8.2%
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Net operating income (before depreciation):
Same Store Facilities............... 128,253 120,775 6.2%
Acquired Facilities................. 4,068 - -
Expansion Facilities................ 5,692 5,535 2.8%
Developed Facilities................ 7,819 4,173 87.4%
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Total net operating income.......... 145,832 130,483 11.8%
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Depreciation and amortization......... (46,235) (44,747) 3.3%
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Operating Income.................... $ 99,597 $ 85,736 16.2%
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Number of self-storage facilities (at end
of period):............................. 1,433 1,377 4.1%
Net rentable square feet (at end of period
- in thousands):........................ 87,425 83,285 5.0%
(a) Revenue includes late charges and administrative fees and is net of
promotional discounts given. Rental income does not include retail sales,
truck rental income or tenant insurance revenues generated at the
facilities.
(b) The Same Store Facilities include 1,269 facilities containing 73,913,000
net rentable square feet that have been owned prior to January 1, 2003,
and operated at a mature, stabilized occupancy level since January 1,
2003.
(c) The Acquired Facilities include 51 facilities containing 3,500,000 net
rentable square feet that were acquired after January 1, 2003, and were
substantially all mature, stabilized facilities at the time of their
acquisition.
(d) The Expansion Facilities include 48 facilities containing 4,132,000 net
rentable square feet of self-storage space and 611,000 square feet of
containerized storage space. These facilities were owned since January 1,
2003, however, operating results are not comparable throughout the
periods presented due primarily to expansions in their net rentable
square feet or their conversion into Combination Facilities (described
below). Since January 1, 2003, we completed construction on expansion
projects to these facilities with a total cost of $34.4 million.
(e) The Developed Facilities include 65 facilities containing 4,852,000 net
rentable square feet of self-storage space and 417,000 net rentable
square feet of industrial space initially developed for use in
containerized storage activities (see "Containerized Storage" and
"Discontinued Operations"). These facilities were developed and opened
since January 1, 2001 at a total cost of $507.9 million.
Self-Storage Operations - Same Store Facilities
We increased the number of facilities included in the Same Store
Facilities from 1,194 facilities at December 31, 2004 (which were referred to as
the "Consistent Group" facilities in our 2004 Form 10-Q's and Form 10-K) to
1,269 facilities. The increase in the Same Store pool of facilities is due to
the inclusion of 75 facilities which were previously classified as Acquired,
Developed, or Expansion facilities. These facilities are included in the Same
Store Facilities because they are all stabilized and owned since January 1, 2003
and will therefore provide meaningful comparative data for 2003, 2004, and 2005.
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As a result of the change in the Same Store Facilities, the relative
weighting of markets has changed. Accordingly, comparisons should not be made
between information presented in 2004 reports for the 1,194 Same Store
Facilities (previously referred to as the "Consistent Group" facilities) and the
current 1,269 Same Store Facilities in order to identify trends in occupancies,
realized rents per square foot, or operating results.
The Same Store Facilities contain approximately 73,913,000 net rentable
square feet, representing approximately 85% of the aggregate net rentable square
feet of our self-storage portfolio. Revenues and operating expenses with respect
to this group of properties are set forth in the above Self-Storage Operations
table under the caption, "Same Store Facilities." The following table sets forth
additional operating data with respect to the Same Store Facilities:
SAME STORE FACILITIES Three Months Ended March 31,
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Percentage
2005 2004 Change
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(Amounts in thousands except weighted
average amounts)
Revenues:
Rental income, net of discounts................ $ 189,507 $ 180,610 4.9%
Late charges and administrative fees collected. 8,499 8,169 4.0%
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Total revenues................................. 198,006 188,779 4.9%
Cost of operations:
Property taxes................................. 19,792 19,187 3.2%
Payroll expense................................ 21,144 20,663 2.3%
Advertising and promotion...................... 5,844 5,568 5.0%
Utilities...................................... 4,500 4,073 10.5%
Repairs and maintenance........................ 6,686 6,049 10.5%
Telephone reservation center................... 1,752 2,760 (36.5)%
Property insurance............................. 2,012 2,339 (14.0)%
Other cost of managing facilities.............. 8,023 7,365 8.9%
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Total cost of operations....................... 69,753 68,004 2.6%
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Net operating income before depreciation......... 128,253 120,775 6.2%
Depreciation..................................... (38,623) (39,364) 1.9%
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Operating income................................. $ 89,630 $ 81,411 10.1%
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Gross margin (before depreciation)............... 64.8% 64.0% 1.3%
Weighted average for the period:
Square foot occupancy (a)..................... 89.9% 89.7% 0.2%
Realized annual rent per occupied square foot
(b)......................................... $ 11.41 $ 10.90 4.7%
REVPAF (c).................................... $ 10.26 $ 9.77 5.0%
Weighted average at March 31:
Square foot occupancy......................... 89.9% 90.1% (0.2)%
In place annual rent per occupied square foot
(d)........................................ $ 12.37 $ 12.01 3.0%
Total net rentable square feet .................. 73,913 73,913 -
(a) Square foot occupancies represent weighted average occupancy levels over
the entire period.
(b) Realized annual rent per occupied square foot is computed by dividing
annualized rental income, net of discounts, by the weighted average
occupied square footage for the period. Realized rents per square foot
takes into consideration promotional discounts, bad debt costs, credit
card fees and other costs which reduce rental income from the contractual
amounts due. Realized rents per occupied square foot exclude late charges
and administrative fees collected, and it is presented because we believe
realized rents per occupied square foot is an important measure of our
operations.
(c) Annualized rental income per available square foot ("REVPAF") represents
annualized rental income, net of discounts, divided by total available
net rentable square feet. REVPAF excludes late charges and administrative
fees collected. REVPAF is presented because we believe it is useful in
evaluating our operations.
(d) In place annual rent per occupied square foot represents annualized
contractual rents per occupied square foot without reductions for
promotional discounts and excludes late charges and administrative fees.
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During the first quarter of 2005, net operating income before depreciation for
the Same Store Facilities increased 6.2% as compared to the same period in 2004,
due to the following:
o REVPAF increased 5.0% from $9.77 per square foot in the first quarter
of 2004 to $10.26 in the same period in 2005. This was attributable
primarily to a 4.7% increase in realized annual rent per occupied
square foot and a 0.2% increase in average occupancy.
o The impact of the increase in revenues was partially offset by a 2.6%
increase in operating expenses. This increase in cost of operations is
primarily due to increases in most categories of operating expenses,
with the exception of the Telephone Reservation Center and Property
Insurance, which declined.
Operating income for the Same Store Facilities increased 10.1% for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004, due to the
factors noted above with respect to net operating income before depreciation, as
well as a reduction in depreciation expense with respect to capital expenditures
due to increases in capital expenditures becoming fully depreciated relative to
new capital expenditures coming on-line.
ANALYSIS OF REVENUE TRENDS
We experience minor seasonal fluctuations in the occupancy levels of
self-storage facilities with occupancies generally higher in the summer months
than in the winter months. We believe that these fluctuations result in part
from increased moving activity during the summer. We also believe that our
occupancy levels with respect to the Same Store facilities have become more
stabilized and therefore further year-over-year gains in occupancy levels will
be difficult to generate.
Our growth in rental income will depend on various factors, including
our ability to maintain high occupancy levels, increase rental rates charged to
both new and existing customers, and to reduce the amount of promotional
discounts given to new tenants. We believe that future growth in rental income
will come primarily from increases in average rental rates and reduced
promotional discounts rather than year-over-year increases in occupancy levels.
Our increase in expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as
compared to the same period in 2004 was below our expectations and what we
expect for the year. The decrease in telephone reservation center costs will
decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis as the year progresses.
Property payroll also came in lower than anticipated, in part due to a
reduction in workers compensation costs. We have bolstered our safety programs
over the past two years and improved our workers compensation claims management
skills. These efforts are starting to bear fruit. While we are hopeful that
current trends, which are very positive, will continue, we are not certain as to
when they will be fully reflected in our operating results.
Our advertising costs will remain volatile during the remainder of 2005
and were up about 5% during the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to
the same period in 2004. During the first quarter of 2005, we dropped 10 basis
points in unit occupancy, as compared to the same period in 2004, when we
improved by 40 basis points in unit occupancy. This was partially attributable
to experimental programs designed to improve the characteristics of new
customers. While we continue to experiment, in April, we utilized our more
traditional programs and generated a higher level of gross move ins and an
increase in net move ins.
There can be no assurance that we will achieve our goal of increases in
average rental rates, while sustaining our occupancy levels.
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EXPENSE ANALYSIS
Total cost of operations for the Same Store facilities increased 2.6%
in the first quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. This
increase is due principally to higher property tax and payroll expense, offset
partially by decreased telephone reservation center expenses. We expect
operating expenses for the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2005 to
increase at a rate higher than the level of growth experienced in the first
quarter of 2005.
The following table summarizes selected financial data with respect to the Same
Store Facilities:
Three Months Ended
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Full Year
--------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------- --------------
(Amounts in thousands, except for per square foot amounts)
Total rental income:
2005............ $ 198,006
2004............ $ 188,779 $ 194,023 $ 198,864 $ 198,080 $ 779,746
Total cost of operations:
2005............ $ 69,753
2004............ $ 68,004 $ 66,721 $ 66,196 $ 67,734 $ 268,655
Media advertising expense:
2005............ $ 3,525
2004............ $ 3,293 $ 1,959 $ 1,989 $ 3,061 $ 10,302
REVPAF:
2005............ $ 10.26
2004............ $ 9.77 $ 10.06 $ 10.32 $ 10.27 $ 10.11
Weighted average realized annual
rent per occupied square foot for the period:
2005............ $ 11.41
2004............ $ 10.90 $ 11.00 $ 11.23 $ 11.31 $ 11.10
Weighted average occupancy levels
for the period:
2005............ 89.9%
2004............ 89.7% 91.5% 91.9% 90.8% 91.0%
Weighted average occupancy at April 30:
2005............ 91.4%
2004............ 91.4%
Media advertising expense in April:
2005............ $ 1,483
2004............ $ 926
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ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL TRENDS
The following table sets forth regional trends in our Same Store
Facilities:
Same Store Facilities' Operating Trends by Region:
Three months ended March 31,
Percentage
2005 2004 Change
----------- ---------- -----------
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income:
Southern California (126 facilities).. $ 32,495 $ 30,329 7.1%
Northern California (131 facilities).. 24,505 23,846 2.8%
Texas (151 facilities)................ 17,777 17,518 1.5%
Florida (126 facilities).............. 19,110 17,284 10.6%
Illinois (88 facilities).............. 14,517 13,955 4.0%
Georgia (58 facilities)............... 6,693 6,218 7.6%
All other states (589 facilities)..... 82,909 79,629 4.1%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total rental income....................... 198,006 188,779 4.9%
----------- ---------- -----------
Cost of operations:
Southern California.................... 7,602 7,393 2.8%
Northern California.................... 6,540 6,344 3.1%
Texas.................................. 8,254 8,219 0.4%
Florida................................ 6,708 6,794 (1.3)%
Illinois............................... 6,775 6,951 (2.5)%
Georgia................................ 2,406 2,214 8.7%
All other states....................... 31,468 30,089 4.6%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total cost of operations.................. 69,753 68,004 2.6%
----------- ---------- -----------
Net operating income (before depreciation):
Southern California.................... 24,893 22,936 8.5%
Northern California.................... 17,965 17,502 2.6%
Texas.................................. 9,523 9,299 2.4%
Florida................................ 12,402 10,490 18.2%
Illinois............................... 7,742 7,004 10.5%
Georgia................................ 4,287 4,004 7.1%
All other states....................... 51,441 49,540 3.8%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total net operating income................ $ 128,253 $ 120,775 6.2%
----------- ---------- -----------
Weighted average square foot occupancy:
Southern California.................... 92.5% 90.2% 2.5%
Northern California.................... 89.4% 88.5% 1.0%
Texas.................................. 88.9% 89.6% (0.8)%
Florida................................ 91.9% 90.6% 1.4%
Illinois............................... 87.8% 88.0% (0.2)%
Georgia................................ 91.1% 90.0% 1.2%
All other states....................... 89.5% 89.9% (0.4)%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total weighted average occupancy......... 89.9% 89.7% 0.2%
----------- ---------- -----------
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Same Store Facilities' Operating Trends by Region: (Continued)
-----------------------------------
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percentage
2005 2004 Change
----------- ---------- -----------
REVPAF:
Southern California................... $15.89 $14.84 7.1%
Northern California................... 13.29 12.96 2.5%
Texas................................. 7.24 7.12 1.7%
Florida............................... 10.16 9.13 11.3%
Illinois.............................. 10.36 10.00 3.6%
Georgia............................... 7.57 7.02 7.8%
All other states...................... 9.40 9.03 4.1%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total REVPAF:............................ $10.26 $9.77 5.0%
----------- ---------- -----------
Realized annual rent per occupied square foot:
Southern California................... $17.18 $16.46 4.4%
Northern California................... 14.86 14.65 1.4%
Texas................................. 8.15 7.95 2.5%
Florida............................... 11.05 10.07 9.7%
Illinois.............................. 11.80 11.36 3.9%
Georgia............................... 8.31 7.80 6.5%
All other states...................... 10.51 10.04 4.7%
----------- ---------- -----------
Total realized annual rent per occupied
square foot:........................... $11.41 $10.90 4.7%
----------- ---------- -----------
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Self-Storage Operations - Acquired Facilities
The "Acquired Facilities," at March 31, 2005, are comprised of 51
self-storage facilities containing 3,500,000 net rentable square feet that were
acquired in 2004 and the first quarter of 2005. The following table summarizes
operating data with respect to these facilities:
ACQUIRED FACILITIES
- -------------------
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2005
--------------
(Dollar amounts
in thousands)
Rental income:
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2005.... $ 500
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2004.... 6,996
-----------
Total rental income....................... 7,496
-----------
Cost of operations:
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2005 ... 277
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2004 ... 3,151
-----------
Total cost of operations.................. 3,428
-----------
Net operating income (loss) before depreciation:
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2005 ... 223
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2004 ... 3,845
-----------
Net operating income...................... 4,068
Depreciation.................................. (1,872)
-----------
Operating Income............................ $ 2,196
===========
Weighted average square foot occupancy during the
period:
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2005.... 76.9%
Self-storage facilities acquired in 2004 ... 82.9%
-----------
82.2%
===========
Number of self-storage facilities (at end of
period)........................................ 51
Net rentable square feet (in thousands, at end of
period)..................................... 3,500
Cumulative acquisition cost (at end of period). $ 283,238
During 2004, we acquired 45 facilities at an aggregate cost of
approximately $259,487,000, comprised of three facilities acquired for an
aggregate of $17.8 million, as well as the following larger portfolio
acquisitions:
o Twenty Six facilities acquired in October 2004 from a third party for
an aggregate cost of approximately $102.4 million. This acquisition
increased our presence in the Minneapolis and Milwaukee markets, and
will allow us to cost-effectively introduce media advertising in
these markets, improve our yellow page ad placement, and drive
operational efficiency. In addition, the average rental rates and
average occupancies of these properties, prior to acquisition, were
lower than comparable properties that we currently own in these
markets.
o Six facilities acquired in October 2004 in Dallas from a third party
for an aggregate of approximately $19.8 million. We believe that this
acquisition improved our presence in submarkets of Dallas where we
were underrepresented.
o Ten facilities acquired in November 2004 in the Miami market for an
aggregate of $119.5 million. We believe that these properties are
well-built and located in highly desirable submarkets in Miami. All
of these facilities were built between 1997 and 2003.
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In January 2005, we acquired a total of five facilities in New York and
one facility in Illinois for an aggregate of $23,751,000 in cash.
Revenues and expenses for the 2005 acquisitions, in the table above,
represent the results of these acquisitions from the respective acquisition
dates through March 31, 2005.
In addition to the facilities acquired in the quarter ended March 31,
2005, we acquired four additional facilities for approximately $36.7 million
with 322,000 net rentable square feet between April 1, 2005 and May 5, 2005.
Also, at May 6, 2005, we are under contract to acquire six additional
facilities (total approximate net rentable square feet of 377,000) at an
aggregate cost of approximately $30.6 million. These acquisitions will be
funded entirely by us. Each of these contracts is subject to significant
contingencies, and there is no assurance that any of these facilities will be
acquired.
Self-Storage Operations - Expansion Facilities
As a result primarily of expansions to existing self-storage facilities,
the net rentable space at certain of our self-storage facilities' operations
has changed. Accordingly, the operating results are not comparable. The
operating results for these facilities are presented in the Self-Storage
Operations table above under the caption, "Expansion Facilities." Depreciation
expense with respect to these facilities amounted to $2,134,000 and $2,080,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
These 48 facilities contain approximately 4,132,000 net rentable square
feet of self-storage space at March 31, 2005, and 611,000 square feet of
industrial space developed for containerized storage activities - see
"Containerized Storage" and "Discontinued Operations". The aggregate
construction costs to complete these expansions totaled approximately $34.4
million since January 1, 2003.
We expect that the Expansion Facilities will continue to provide growth to
our earnings into 2005 as we continue to fill the newly added vacant space. The
weighted average occupancy level of these facilities was 81.5% and 83.1% for
the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The decrease in
average occupancy levels is partially attributable to the increase in available
square footage resulting from expansion of these facilities.
We have 37 projects to repackage and expand our existing facilities, with
an aggregate estimated cost of $120.7 million in our development pipeline at
March 31, 2005, which will increase our self-storage space by an aggregate of
2,294,000 net rentable square feet. These activities will result in short-term
dilution to earnings. However, we believe that expansion of our existing
self-storage facilities in markets that have unmet storage demand, and
improving our existing facilities' competitive position through enhancing their
visual and structural appeal, provide an important means to improve the
Company's earnings. There can be no assurance about the future level of such
expansion and enhancement opportunities, and these projects are subject to
contingencies.
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Self-Storage Operations - Developed Facilities
We have 48 newly developed self-storage facilities, and 17 facilities that
were developed to contain both self-storage and containerized storage at the
same location ("Combination Facilities"), that have not been operating at a
stabilized level of operations since January 1, 2003. These newly developed
facilities have an aggregate of 4,852,000 net rentable square feet of
self-storage space, and 417,000 net rentable square feet of industrial space
developed originally for our containerized storage business. Aggregate
development cost for these 65 facilities was approximately $507.9 million at
March 31, 2005. The operating results of the self-storage facilities and
Combination Facilities are reflected in the Self-Storage Operations table under
the caption, "Developed Facilities." These facilities are not included in the
"Same Store" portfolio because their operations have not been stabilized.
The following table sets forth the operating results and selected
operating data with respect to the Developed Facilities:
DEVELOPED FACILITIES
Three Months Ended March 31,
2005 2004 Change
----------- ------------ -----------
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... $ 2 $ - $ 2
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 1,007 9 998
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 2,897 1,399 1,498
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and
2001........................................ 5,152 4,237 915
Combination facilities...................... 3,887 3,177 710
----------- ------------ -----------
Total rental income....................... 12,945 8,822 4,123
----------- ------------ -----------
Cost of operations:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... 23 - 23
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 519 93 426
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 989 1,027 (38)
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and
2001........................................ 1,988 2,104 (116)
Combination facilities...................... 1,607 1,425 182
----------- ------------ -----------
Total cost of operations.................. 5,126 4,649 477
----------- ------------ -----------
Net operating income (loss) before depreciation:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... (21) - (21)
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 488 (84) 572
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 1,908 372 1,536
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and
2001........................................ 3,164 2,133 1,031
Combination facilities...................... 2,280 1,752 528
----------- ------------ -----------
Net operating income........................ 7,819 4,173 3,646
Depreciation.................................. (3,606) (3,303) (303)
----------- ------------ -----------
Operating income............................ $ 4,213 $ 870 $ 3,343
=========== ============ ===========
Weighted average square foot occupancy during the period:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... 8.7% - -
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 59.1% 7.3% 709.6%
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 83.1% 51.9% 60.1%
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and
2001........................................ 91.2% 87.9% 3.8%
Combination facilities...................... 73.4% 78.6% (6.6)%
----------- ------------ -----------
80.1% 73.8% 8.5%
=========== ============ ===========
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DEVELOPED FACILITIES (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2005 2004 Change
----------- ------------ -----------
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Square Footage:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... 51 - 51
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 507 237 270
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 994 994 -
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and 2001 1,739 1,739 -
Combination facilities - industrial space (a) 417 607 (190)
Combination facilities - self-storage space (a) 1,561 1,248 313
----------- ------------ -----------
5,269 4,825 444
=========== ============ ===========
Number of facilities:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... 1 - 1
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 7 3 4
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 14 14 -
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and 2001 26 26 -
Combination Facilities .................... 17 17 -
----------- ------------ -----------
65 60 5
=========== ============ ===========
Cumulative Development Cost:
Self-storage facilities opened in 2005...... $ 4,252 $ - $ 4,252
Self-storage facilities opened in 2004...... 61,558 27,395 34,163
Self-storage facilities opened in 2003...... 107,452 107,452 -
Self-storage facilities opened in 2002 and
2001........................................ 163,926 160,792 3,134
Combination Facilities (a) ................. 170,745 161,973 8,772
----------- ------------ -----------
$ 507,933 $ 457,612 $ 50,321
=========== ============ ===========
(a) The industrial space was originally developed for use by our
containerized storage business. During 2003, 2004, and the first
three months of 2005, we have converted industrial space no longer
used by the discontinued containerized storage business into
traditional self-storage space, at an aggregate cost of $16,568,000.
Unlike many other forms of real estate, we are unable to pre-lease our
newly developed facilities due to the nature of our tenants. Accordingly, at
the time a newly developed facility first opens for operations, the facility is
entirely vacant, generating no rental income. Historical, we estimated that on
average it takes approximately 36 months for a newly developed facility to fill
up and reach a targeted occupancy level of approximately 90%.
We believe that our newly developed facilities are affected by the same
operating trends noted with respect to our Same Store facilities. However,
because such facilities have to attract more new tenants during their
stabilization period, they tend to offer lower rates, and move-in discounts
have a more pronounced effect upon realized rents because these facilities tend
to have a higher proportion of newer tenants.
Property operating expenses are substantially fixed, consisting primarily
of payroll, property taxes, utilities, and marketing costs. The rental revenue
of a newly developed facility will generally not cover its property operating
expenses (excluding depreciation) until the facility has reached an occupancy
level of approximately 30% to 35%. However, at that occupancy level, the rental
revenues from the facility are still not sufficient to cover the related
depreciation expense and cost of capital with respect to the facility's
development cost. During construction of the self-storage facility, we
capitalize interest costs and include such cost as part of the overall
development cost of the facility. Once the facility is opened for operations,
interest is no longer capitalized.
The annualized yield on cost for these facilities for the quarter ended
March 31, 2005, based upon net operating income prior to depreciation, was
approximately 6.2%, which is lower than our ultimate yield expectations. We
expect these yields to improve as these facilities continue to fill up.
Properties that were developed prior to December 31, 2003, and the Combination
Facilities, have contributed to our earnings growth, with net operating income
before depreciation increasing $3,095,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2005
as compared to the same quarter in 2004. This growth was primarily due to
higher occupancy levels in the quarter ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the
same period in 2004, and we expect further growth from these facilities as they
approach stabilized occupancy levels of approximately 90%.
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With respect to our Combination Facilities, we have been steadily
converting these facilities into entirely self-storage facilities by converting
the industrial space previously used by our containerized storage operations
into self-storage space. As of March 31, 2005, ten of the 17 Combination
Facilities have been converted into entirely self-storage. The remaining seven
facilities are expected to be converted over the next two years. Weighted
average square foot occupancy levels for the Combination Facilities was 73.4%
for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 as compared to 78.6% for the same period in
2004, the decrease due to the addition of 313,000 additional net rentable square
feet.
We continue to develop facilities, despite the short-term earnings dilution
experienced during the fill-up period, because we believe that the ultimate
returns on developed facilities are favorable. In addition, we believe that it
is advantageous for us to continue to expand our asset base and benefit from the
resultant increased critical mass, with facilities that will improve our
portfolio's overall average construction and location quality.
We expect that over at least the next 24 months, the Developed Facilities
will continue to have a negative impact to our earnings when also considering
financing costs with respect to the invested capital. Furthermore, the 45
expansion and newly developed facilities in our development pipeline, described
in "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Acquisition and Development of Facilities"
that will be opened for operation over the next 24 months are also expected to
negatively impact our earnings until they reach a stabilized occupancy level.
Our earnings will continue to be negatively impacted by any future newly
developed facilities until they reach a stabilized occupancy level.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OPERATIONS: Commercial property operations included in
our consolidated financial statements include commercial space owned by the
Company and entities consolidated by the Company. We have a much larger interest
in commercial properties through our ownership interest in PS Business Parks
Inc. and its consolidated operating partnership (PS Business Parks, Inc. and its
consolidated operating partnership are hereinafter referred to as "PSB"). Our
investment in PSB is accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and
accordingly our share of PSB's earnings is reflected as "Equity in earnings of
real estate entities," see below.
Our commercial operations are comprised of 1,040,000 net rentable square
feet of commercial space operated at certain of the self-storage facilities, and
four stand-alone commercial facilities having a total of 302,000 net rentable
square feet.
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The results of our commercial operations are provided in the table below:
Commercial Property Operations:
(excluding discontinued operations)
Three Months Ended March 31,
----------------------------------
2005 2004 Change
----------- ----------- ---------
Rental income......................... $ 2,848 $ 2,626 $ 222
Cost of operations................... 1,127 1,128 (1)
----------- ----------- ---------
Net operating income............... 1,721 1,498 223
Depreciation......................... (579) (560) (19)
----------- ----------- ---------
Operating income................... $ 1,142 $ 938 $ 204
=========== =========== =========
Our commercial property operations consist primarily of facilities that are
at a stabilized level of operations, and generally reflect the conditions of the
markets in which they operate. We do not expect any significant growth in net
operating income from this segment of our business for the remainder of 2005.
CONTAINERIZED STORAGE OPERATIONS:
We have closed many of our containerized storage facilities in 2002, 2003,
and 2004, and have refined our market and product focus to twelve facilities
located in eight densely populated markets with above-average rent and income.
The operations with respect to the facilities other than the twelve ongoing
facilities are included in "Discontinued Operations" on our income statement.
The operations of the twelve remaining facilities are included in PSPUD's
continuing operations and are reflected on the table below:
Containerized Storage:
(excluding discontinued operations)
Three Months Ended March 31,
----------------------------------
2005 2004 Change
----------- ----------- ---------
(Amounts in thousands)
Rental and other income ............ $ 3,837 $ 4,806 $ (969)
----------- ----------- ---------
Cost of operations:
Direct operating costs.......... 2,384 2,483 (99)
Facility lease expense.......... 358 291 67
----------- ----------- ---------
Total cost of operations...... 2,742 2,774 (32)
----------- ----------- ---------
Operating income prior to depreciation 1,095 2,032 (937)
Depreciation expense (a)......... (1,162) (1,126) (36)
----------- ----------- ---------
Operating income.................... $ (67) $ 906 $ (973)
=========== =========== =========
(a) Depreciation expense principally relates to the depreciation of
containers; however, depreciation expense for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 includes $252,000, related to real estate facilities
compared to $257,000 for the same periods in 2004, respectively.
Rental and other income includes monthly rental charges to customers for
storage of the containers, service fees charged for pickup and delivery of
containers to customers' homes and businesses and certain non-core services
which were eliminated, such as handling and packing customers' goods from city
to city. Rental income decreased to $3,837,000 for the three months ended March
31, 2005 from $4,806,000 for the same period in 2004, primarily as a result of
the elimination of these non-core services and a result of a decline in average
occupancy. At March 31, 2005, there were approximately 20,300 occupied
containers in the continuing facilities.
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Direct operating costs principally includes payroll, equipment lease
expense, utilities and vehicle expenses (fuel and insurance). While the costs
associated with the eliminated non-core services was reduced, these reductions
were substantially offset by increased marketing expenditures, primarily Yellow
Page advertising.
There can be no assurance as to the level of the containerized storage
business's expansion, level of gross rentals, level of move-outs or
profitability. We continue to evaluate the business operations, and additional
facilities may be closed.
TENANT REINSURANCE OPERATIONS: Through a subsidiary of the Company, we
reinsure policies against losses to goods stored by tenants in our self-storage
facilities. The tenant reinsurance operations are included in the income
statement under "Revenues - tenant reinsurance premiums" and "Cost of operations
- - tenant reinsurance." Revenues totaled $5,916,000 and $5,963,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and cost of operations
totaled $2,977,000 and $3,135,000, respectively. The tenant reinsurance business
earned net operating income of $2,939,000 and $2,828,000, respectively.
Our tenant reinsurance revenues are dependent upon our occupancy level, the
level of move-in activity, the level of newly moved in tenants that opt for
insurance, and the time that such tenants remain as insured tenants. For the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, approximately 33% and 36%,
respectively, of our self-storage tenant base had such policies. Tenant
insurance expense is attributable primarily to the level of claims.
We have outside third-party insurance coverage for losses from any
individual event that exceeds a loss of $500,000, to a limit of $10,000,000.
Losses below these amounts are accrued as cost of operations for the tenant
reinsurance operations.
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF REAL ESTATE ENTITIES: In addition to our ownership of
equity interests in PSB, we had general and limited partnership interests in
eight limited partnerships at March 31, 2005. (PSB and the limited partnerships
are collectively referred to as the "Unconsolidated Entities"). Due to our
limited ownership interest and limited control of these entities, we do not
consolidate the accounts of these entities for financial reporting purposes. We
account for such investments using the equity method.
Equity in earnings of real estate entities for the three months ended March
31, 2005 and 2004 consists of our pro-rata share of the Unconsolidated Entities
based upon our ownership interest for the period. The following table sets forth
the significant components of equity in earnings of real estate entities:
Three Months Ended March 31,
-----------------------------------
2005 2004 Change
---------- ---------- ----------
(Amounts in thousands)
Property operations:
PSB $17,214 $17,193 $21
Acquisition Joint Venture.............. 51 - 51
Other investments (1).................. 1,683 1,684 (1)
---------- ---------- ----------
18,948 18,877 71
---------- ---------- ----------
Depreciation:
PSB.................................... (8,253) (7,881) (372)
Acquisition Joint Venture.............. (66) - (66)
Other investments (1).................. (366) (394) 28
---------- ---------- ----------
(8,685) (8,275) (410)
---------- ---------- ----------
Other: (2)
PSB (3)................................ (4,752) (6,788) 2,036
Other investments (1).................. 167 243 (76)
---------- ---------- ----------
(4,585) (6,545) 1,960
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Total equity in earnings of real estate
entities.................................. $5,678 $4,057 $1,621
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(1) Amounts primarily reflect equity in earnings recorded for investments
that have been held consistently throughout each of the three months
ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.
(2) "Other" reflects our share of general and administrative expense,
interest expense, interest income, and other non-property;
non-depreciation related operating results of these entities. The
amount of interest expense included in "other" is $123,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2005, as compared to $564,000,
respectively, for the same periods in 2004.
(3) "Other" with respect to PSB also includes our pro-rata share of gains
on sale of real estate assets, impairment charges relating to pending
sales of real estate and the impact of PSB's application of the SEC's
clarification of EITF Topic D-42 on redemptions of preferred
securities.
The increase in equity in earnings of real estate entities is principally
due to our $1,265,000 pro-rata share of PSB's gain on sale of real estate assets
recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2005, as compared to our share of PSB's
EITF D-42 charge amounting to $943,000 for the same period in 2004.
Equity in earnings of PSB represents our pro-rata share (an average of
approximately 44% for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004) of the
earnings of PSB. Throughout 2004 and the first three months of 2005, we owned
5,418,273 common shares and 7,305,355 operating partnership units (units which
are convertible into common shares on a one-for-one basis) in PSB. At March 31,
2005, PSB owned and operated 17.9 million net rentable square feet of commercial
space located in eight states. PSB also manages commercial space owned by the
Company and affiliated entities at March 31, 2005 pursuant to property
management agreements.
Our future equity income from PSB will be dependent entirely upon PSB's
operating results. PSB's filings and selected financial information can be
accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission, and on its website,
www.psbusinessparks.com.
In January 2004, we entered into a joint venture partnership with an
institutional investor for the purpose of acquiring up to $125.0 million of
existing self-storage properties in the United States from third parties (the
"Acquisition Joint Venture"). The venture is funded entirely with equity
consisting of 30% from us and 70% from the institutional investor. As described
more fully in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter
ended March 31, 2005, our pro-rata share of earnings with respect to two of the
facilities acquired directly from third parties by the Acquisition Joint Venture
in 2004, at an aggregate cost of $9,086,000, are reflected in Equity in Earnings
in the table above. Our investment in the Acquisition Joint Venture with respect
to these two facilities was approximately $2,930,000. Our future equity in
earnings with respect to the Acquisition Joint Venture will be dependent upon
the level of earnings generated by these two properties.
The "Other Investments" are comprised primarily of our equity in earnings
from seven limited partnerships, for which we held an approximately consistent
level of equity interest throughout 2004 and the first three months of 2005.
These limited partnerships were formed by the Company during the 1980's. We are
the general partner in each limited partnership, and manage each of these
facilities for a management fee that is included in "Interest and Other Income."
The limited partners consist of numerous individual investors, including the
Company, which throughout the 1990's acquired units of limited partnership
interests in these limited partnerships in various transactions.
Our future earnings with respect to the "Other investments" will be
dependent upon the operating results of the 36 self-storage facilities that
these entities own. The operating characteristics of these facilities are
similar to those of the Company's self-storage facilities, and are subject to
the same operational issues as the Consistent Group of self-storage facilities
as discussed above. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for the
operating results of these entities for the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004.
Other Income and Expense Items
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INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME: Interest and other income includes (i) the net
operating results from our third party property management operations, (ii) the
net operating results from our merchandise sales and consumer truck rentals and
(iii) interest income principally from cash reserves.
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Interest and other income was $3,555,000 for the three months ended March
31, 2005, respectively, as compared to $1,357,000, respectively, for the same
periods in 2004. This increase is due to higher interest income on cash balances
due to higher average interest rates.
As discussed more fully in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below, at
March 31, 2005, we had cash balances totaling approximately $354 million, which
includes significant proceeds from recent equity issuances. These balances are
typically invested in short-term low-risk securities that, during the quarter
ended March 31, 2005, earned a nominal yield. The future level of interest and
other income will be partially dependent upon the timing of our investment of
these unused offering proceeds and the level of interest earned on these
short-term investments.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Depreciation and amortization expense was
$47,976,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, respectively, as compared
to $46,433,000 for the same period in 2004. The increase in depreciation and
amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same
period in 2004 is due primarily to increased depreciation with respect to newly
developed and acquired facilities, offset partially by a reduction in
depreciation with respect to maintenance capital expenditures.
Included in depreciation expense with respect to our real estate facilities
was $44,364,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, respectively, as
compared to $42,947,000 for the same period in 2004, respectively. The increase
in depreciation and amortization with respect to real estate facilities for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 is due
primarily to an increase in depreciation with respect to newly developed and
acquired facilities. Depreciation expense with respect to other assets was
$1,961,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, respectively, as compared
to $1,835,000 for the same period in 2004, respectively. Depreciation expense
also includes $1,651,000 for each of the three months, respectively, ended March
31, 2005 and 2004, relating to the amortization of property management
contracts.
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2005
with respect to developed and acquired real estate facilities opened during the
first three months of 2005 amounted to approximately $123,000. We expect the
quarterly depreciation and amortization expense with respect to these facilities
for quarters beginning with second quarter of 2005 will approximate $200,000.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE: General and administrative expense was
$5,141,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, as compared to $5,884,000
for the same period in 2004, representing a decrease of approximately $743,000.
General and administrative expense principally consists of state income taxes,
investor relation expenses and corporate and executive salaries. In addition,
general and administrative expense includes expenses that vary depending on the
Company's activity levels in certain areas, such as overhead associated with the
acquisition and development of real estate facilities, employee severance,
stock-based compensation and product research and development expenditures.
The decrease in general and administrative expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily due to
reduced employee termination costs, which amounted to $610,000 for the quarter
ended March 31, 2004 ($181,000 for the same period in 2005), as well as a
$450,000 reduction in estimated legal liabilities in the quarter ended March 31,
2005. These impacts were partially offset by an increase in restricted stock and
stock option expense of approximately $578,000 due to the granting of additional
restricted stock units and stock options. Restricted stock and stock option
expense amounted to approximately $1,231,000 for the quarter ended March 31,
2005, and is expected to approximate that quarterly amount in the remaining
quarters of 2005 assuming no further grants of restricted stock units or stock
options.
INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense was $1,663,000 and $100,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Interest capitalized
during the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $665,000, respectively, as
compared to $1,125,000 for the same periods in 2004. The increase in interest
expense is due to a reduction in capitalized interest due to lower development
balances, combined with higher interest expense associated with a) $94.7 million
in debt assumed, at an average interest rate of approximately 5.2%, in
connection with property acquisitions in 2004, b) $16.1 million in debt to joint
venture partner incurred on December 31, 2004, and $19.2 million in similar debt
incurred in the quarter ended March 31, 2005, all at an average interest rate of
8.5%, as described more fully in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements
for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. See also Note 7 for a schedule of our debt
balances, principal repayment requirements, and average interest rates.
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MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME: Minority interest in income represents the
income allocable to equity interests in Consolidated Entities, which are not
owned by the Company. The following table summarizes minority interest in income
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2005 2004 Change
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(Amounts in thousands)
Preferred partnership interests:
Ongoing distributions (b).......... $ 5,375 $ 6,554 $ (1,179)
Special Distribution and EITF
Topic D-42 (a)................... 10,063 (9,189) 874
Consolidated Development Joint Venture (c) 1,568 957 611
Convertible Partnership Units (d)....... 90 40 50
Acquired minority interests (e) ........ - 497 (497)
Other minority interests (f)............ 2,737 2,509 228
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Total minority interests in income.. $ 10,644 $ 20,620 $ (9,976)
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(a) As described more fully below, holders of $200 million of our Series N
preferred partnership units agreed to a restructuring which included
reducing their distribution rate from 9.5% to 6.4% in exchange for a
special distribution of $8,000,000. This special distribution, combined
with $2,063,000 in costs incurred at the time the units were originally
issued that were charged against income in accordance with the Securities
and Exchange Commissions clarification of EITF Topic D-42, are included in
minority interest in income for the three months ended March 31, 2004, as
are $874,000 in such original issuance cost with respect to our first
quarter of 2005 redemptions of preferred units.
(b) The decrease in ongoing distributions is due to the reduction in rate on
$200 million of the preferred partnership units from 9.5% to 6.4%,
effective March 22, 2004, the redemption of $40 million of our 9.5% Series
N Preferred Units on March 17, 2005 and $45 million of our 9.125% Series O
Preferred units on March 29, 2005. These impacts were offset by the
issuance of $25 million of our 6.25% Cumulative Series Z Perpetual
Preferred Units in the connection with an acquisition in the fourth
quarter of 2004.
(c) These amounts reflect income allocated to the minority interests in the
Consolidated Development Joint Venture. Included in minority interest in
income is $859,000 in depreciation expense for the three months ended
March 31, 2005, respectively, as compared to $963,000 for the same period
in 2004.
(d) These amounts reflect the minority interests represented by the
Convertible Partnership Units (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial
statements). Included in minority interest in income is $87,000 in
depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2005,
respectively, as compared to $85,000 for the same period in 2004.
(e) These amounts reflect income allocated to minority interests that the
Company acquired in 2004 and the first quarter of 2005 and are no longer
outstanding at March 31, 2005. Included in minority interest in income is
$137,000 in depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2004
(none for the same period in 2005).
(f) These amounts reflect income allocated to minority interests that were
outstanding consistently throughout the three months ended March 31, 2005
and 2004. Included in minority interest in income is $374,000 in
depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2005,
respectively, as compared to $390,000 for the same period in 2004.
During the first quarter of 2005, we acquired a minority interest for an
aggregate acquisition cost of $4,366,000. The income allocated to these
interests are included in the "acquired minority interests" in the table above.
On March 22, 2004, certain investors who hold $200 million of our 9.5%
Series N Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units agreed, in exchange for
a special distribution of $8,000,000, to a reduction in the distribution rate on
their preferred units from 9.50% per year to 6.40% per year, and an extension of
the call date for these securities to March 17, 2010. The investors also
received their distribution that accrued from January 1, 2004 through the
effective date of the exchange.
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As a result of this agreement, income allocable to minority interests
increased, and the Company's net income decreased $10,063,000 due to (1) the
$8,000,000 cash payment to the holders of the preferred units and (2) the
application of the SEC Observer's recent clarification of EITF Topic D-42, "The
Effect on the Calculation of Earnings per Share for the Redemption or Induced
Conversion of Preferred Stock" totaling $2,063,000, which represents the excess
of the $200 million stated amount of the preferred units over their carrying
amount.
The increase in minority interest in income with respect to the
Consolidated Development Joint Venture is due to an increase in income with
respect to the properties owned by this entity. We expect that minority interest
in income with respect to the Consolidated Development Joint Venture will
continue to increase as the properties owned by this entity, substantially all
of which are newly developed facilities in the fill-up stage, continue to
stabilize their operations and increase the earnings of this entity.
As described more fully in Note 9 to our March 31, 2005, financial
statements, during 2005, PSAC Storage Investors, LLC, our joint venture partner
with respect to the Development Joint Venture, has the right to cause an early
termination of the partnership. If PSAC Storage Investors, LLC exercises its
option, one of two scenarios may transpire: (i) the properties in the venture
will be sold and the partnership liquidated in accordance with the partnership
agreement or (ii) we may exercise our option to acquire our partner's interest
in the partnership. We estimate the value of our Partner's interest to be
approximately $105 million in November 2005.
The acquired minority interests reflect earnings allocated to interests the
Company didn't own in one of the Consolidated Entities, acquired on June 30,
2004, for an aggregate of $24,851,000 in cash, as well as interests we acquired
in the first quarter of 2005 for an aggregate acquisition cost of $4,366,000 in
cash. The income allocated to these interests are included in the "acquired
minority interests" in the table above.
On April 22, 2005, we acquired an additional interest in one of the
Consolidated Entities for cash totaling $32,280,000. During the quarter ended
March 31, 2005, we had allocated $574,000 in income to these interests,
including $129,000 in depreciation expense, which was included in the "other
minority interests" in the table above.
Other minority interests reflect income allocated to minority interests
that have maintained a consistent level of interest throughout 2004 and the
three months ended March 31, 2005, comprised of investments in the Consolidated
Entities described in Note 8 to the Company's financial statements. The level of
income allocated to these interests in the future is dependent upon the
operating results of the storage facilities that these entities own, as well as
any minority interests that the Company acquires in the future.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: During the third quarter of 2004, we entered into
an agreement to sell one of our commercial facilities located in West Palm
Beach, Florida. The facility sale closed on October 28, 2004 (see Footnote 15 -
"Subsequent Events"). This facility is referred to as the "Sold Commercial
Facility".
As described more fully in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements,
during 2002, 2003 and 2004, we implemented a business plan which included the
closure of 43 of 55 containerized storage facilities that were open at December
31, 2001. The 43 facilities are hereinafter referred to as the "Closed
Facilities."
The current and prior period operations for the Sold Commercial Facility
and Closed Facilities have been reclassified into the line-item "Discontinued
Operations" on our consolidated income statement.
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The following table summarizes the historical operations of the Sold
Commercial Facility and the Closed Facilities:
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
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Three Months Ended March 31,
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2005 2004 Change
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(Amounts in thousands)
Rental income:
Closed Facilities............... $ 95 $2,602 $ (2,507)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 69 (69)
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Total rental income............... 95 2,671 (2,576)
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Cost of operations:
Closed Facilities............... 194 2,225 (2,031)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 13 (13)
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Total cost of operations.......... 194 2,238 (2,044)
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Depreciation expense:
Closed Facilities............... 29 390 (361)
Sold Commercial Facility........ - 25 (25)
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Total depreciation ............... 29 415 (386)
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Other items ...................... 1,143 (169) 1,312
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Net discontinued operations ...... $ 1,015 $ (151) $ 1,166
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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We believe that our internally generated net cash provided by operating
activities will continue to be sufficient to enable us to meet our operating
expenses, capital improvements, debt service requirements and distributions to
shareholders for the foreseeable future.
Operating as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), our ability to retain
cash flow for reinvestment is restricted. In order for us to maintain our REIT
status, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow must be distributed to
our shareholders (see "Requirement to Pay Distributions" below). However,
despite the significant distribution requirements, we have been able to retain a
significant amount of our operating cash flow. The following table summarizes
our ability to fund distributions to the minority interest, capital improvements
to maintain our facilities, and distributions to our shareholders through the
use of cash provided by operating activities. The remaining cash flow generated
is available to make both principal payments on debt and for reinvestment.
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2005 2004
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(Amounts in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities....................... $ 157,820 $ 146,629
Allocable to minority interest (Preferred Units) - ongoing
distributions................................................... (5,375) (6,554)
Allocable to minority interest (Preferred Units) - special
distribution (a)................................................ - (8,000)
Allocable to minority interest (common equity).................. (5,715) (5,578)
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Cash from operations allocable to our shareholders.............. 146,730 126,497
Capital improvements to maintain our facilities................. (6,806) (2,705)
Add back: minority interest share of capital improvements to
maintain facilities......................................... 58 44
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Remaining operating cash flow available for distributions to our
shareholders................................................ 139,982 123,836
Distributions paid:
Preferred stock dividends..................................... (40,413) (38,042)
Equity Stock, Series A dividends.............................. (5,375) (5,375)
Distributions to Common shareholders.......................... (58,072) (57,348)
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Cash available for principal payments on debt and reinvestment.. $ 36,122 $ 23,071
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(a) The $8 million special distribution was paid to a unitholder of our 9.5%
Series N Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units in conjunction
with a March 22, 2004 agreement that, among other things, lowered the
distribution rate from 9.5% to 6.4%.
Our financial profile is characterized by a low level of debt to total
capitalization and a conservative dividend payout ratio with respect to the
common stock. We expect to fund our growth strategies with cash on hand at
March 31, 2005, internally generated retained cash flows and proceeds from
issuing equity securities. In general, our current strategy is to continue to
finance our growth with permanent capital; either common or preferred equity.
We have in the past used our $200 million line of credit as temporary "bridge"
financing and repaid those amounts with internally generated cash flows and
proceeds from the placement of permanent capital. At March 31, 2005, we had no
outstanding borrowings under our $200 million bank line of credit.
Over the past three years, we have funded substantially all of our
acquisitions with permanent capital (both common and preferred securities). We
have elected to use preferred securities as a form of leverage despite the fact
that the dividend rates of our preferred securities exceed the prevailing
market interest rates on conventional debt. We have chosen this method of
financing for the following reasons: (i) under the REIT structure, a
significant amount of operating cash flow needs to be distributed to our
shareholders, making it difficult to repay debt with operating cash flow alone,
(ii) our perpetual preferred stock has no sinking fund requirement or maturity
date and does not require redemption, all of which eliminate any future
refinancing risks, (iii) after the end of a non-call period, we have the option
to redeem the preferred stock at any time, which enabled us to effectively
refinance higher coupon preferred stock with new preferred stock at lower
rates, (iv) preferred stock does not contain onerous covenants, thus allowing
us to maintain significant financial flexibility, and (v) dividends on the
preferred stock can be applied to our REIT distribution requirements.
Our credit ratings on each of our series of Cumulative Preferred Stock are
"Baa2" by Moody's and "BBB+" by Standard & Poor's.
Our portfolio of real estate facilities remains substantially
unencumbered. At March 31, 2005, we had mortgage debt outstanding of $94.8
million (which encumbers 34 facilities with a book value of $200.4 million) and
unsecured debt in the amount of $22.4 million. We also have Debt to Joint
Venture Partner amounting to $35.6 million with respect to ten real estate
facilities with an aggregate book value of $49.4 million.
We believe that our size and financial flexibility enables us to access
capital when appropriate.
RECENT ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK AND PROJECTED REDEMPTION OF PREFERRED
SECURITIES: One of our financing objectives over the past several years has
been to reduce our average cost of capital with respect to our preferred
securities. Accordingly, we have redeemed higher rate preferred securities
outstanding and have financed the redemption with cash on-hand or from the
proceeds from the issuance of lower rate preferred securities.
Over the past three years we have funded substantially all of our growth
with permanent capital (both common and preferred securities). We have elected
to use preferred securities as a form of leverage despite the fact that the
dividend rates of our preferred securities exceed the prevailing market
interest rates on conventional debt. We have chosen this method of financing
for the following reasons: (i) under the REIT structure, a significant amount
of operating cash flow needs to be distributed to our shareholders making it
difficult to repay debt with operating cash flow alone, (ii) our perpetual
preferred stock has no sinking fund requirement, or maturity date and does not
require redemption, all of which eliminate any future refinancing risks, (iii)
after the end of a non-call period, we have the option to redeem the preferred
stock at any time, which during 2001 through 2004 enabled us to effectively
refinance higher coupon preferred stock with new preferred stock at lower
rates, (iv) preferred stock does not contain onerous covenants, thus allowing
us to maintain significant financial flexibility, and (v) dividends on the
preferred stock can be applied to our REIT distribution requirements.
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We believe that our size and financial flexibility enables us to access
capital when appropriate. Since the beginning of 2004 through May 6, 2005, we
have raised approximately $743 million of our Cumulative Preferred Stock, and
used approximately $514 million of these net proceeds in order to redeem
higher-coupon preferred securities.
REQUIREMENT TO PAY DISTRIBUTIONS: We estimate the distribution requirement
with respect to our Preferred Stock outstanding at May 6, 2005 to be
approximately $169.3 million per year. We estimate that the annual
distribution requirement with respect to the preferred partnership units May 6,
2005 to be approximately $14.4 million per year.
During each of the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, we paid
cash dividends totaling $5,375,000 to the holders of our Equity Stock, Series
A. With respect to the depositary shares of Equity Stock, Series A, we have no
obligation to pay distributions if no distributions are paid to the common
shareholders. To the extent that we do pay common distributions in any year,
the holders of the depositary shares receive annual distributions equal to the
lesser of (i) five times the per share dividend on the common stock or (ii)
$2.45. The depositary shares are non-cumulative, and have no preference over
our common stock either as to dividends or in liquidation. With respect to the
Equity Stock, Series A outstanding at March 31, 2005, we estimate the total
regular distribution for the second quarter of 2005 to be approximately $5.4
million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2005, we paid dividends totaling
$58,072,000 ($0.45 per common share) to the holders of our common stock. Based
upon shares outstanding at May 6, 2005 and a quarterly distribution of $0.45
per share, which was declared by the Board of Directors on May 5, 2005 and
payable on June 30, 2005, we estimate a dividend payment with respect to our
common stock of approximately $58.3 million for the second quarter of 2005.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS: For 2005, we budgeted approximately $50
million for capital improvements. During the three months ended March 31, 2005,
we incurred capital improvements of approximately $6.8 million. Capital
improvements include major repairs or replacements to the facilities that
maintain the facilities' existing operating condition and visual appeal.
Capital improvements do not include costs relating to the development or
expansion of facilities, or expenditures associated with improving the visual
and structural appeal of our existing self-storage facilities.
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS: We do not believe we have any significant
refinancing risks with respect to our debt, all of which is fixed rate. At
March 31, 2005, we had total outstanding debt of approximately $152.7 million.
See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for approximate principal
maturities of such borrowings.
We anticipate that our retained operating cash flow will continue to be
sufficient to enable us to make scheduled principal payments. It is our current
intention to fully amortize our debt as opposed to refinance debt maturities
with additional debt.
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL ESTATE FACILITIES: During 2005, we
will continue to seek to acquire additional self-storage facilities from third
parties; however, it is difficult to estimate the amount of third party
acquisitions we will undertake. For 2005, we do not anticipate that our joint
venture partnerships will fund additional acquisitions from third parties or
developments, all of which we expect to be funded entirely by the Company.
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In 2005 through May 6, 2005, we have acquired ten self-storage facilities
from third parties for an aggregate of approximately $60.5 million. At May 6,
2005, we are under contract to acquire six additional facilities at an
aggregate cost of approximately $30.6 million. Each of these acquisitions is
subject to significant contingencies, and there can be no assurance that these
facilities will be acquired.
On January 18, 2005, we acquired an interest in the Consolidated Entities
for cash totaling $4,366,000. In addition, on April 22, 2005, in a single
transaction we acquired an additional interest in the Consolidated Entities for
an aggregate of $32.3 million.
As described more fully in Note 9 to our March 31, 2005, financial
statements, during 2005, PSAC Storage Investors, LLC, our joint venture partner
with respect to the Consolidated Development Joint Venture, has the right to
cause an early termination of the partnership. If PSAC Storage Investors, LLC
exercises its option, one of two scenarios may transpire: (i) the properties in
the venture will be sold and the partnership liquidated in accordance with the
partnership agreement or (ii) we may exercise our option to acquire our
partner's interest in the partnership. We estimate the value of our Partner's
interest to be approximately $105 million in November 2005.
At March 31, 2005 we have a development "pipeline" of 45 projects
consisting of self-storage facilities, conversion of space at facilities that
was previously used for containerized storage and expansions to existing
self-storage facilities with an aggregate estimated cost of approximately
$206.2 million. At March 31, 2005, we have acquired the land for 42 of these
projects, which have an aggregate estimated cost of approximately $191.3
million, and costs incurred as of March 31, 2005 of approximately $40.1
million. The remaining facilities represent identified sites where we have an
agreement in place to acquire the land, generally within one year. We
anticipate that the development of these projects will be funded solely by the
Company.
The development and fill-up of these storage facilities is subject to
significant contingencies such as obtaining appropriate governmental approvals.
We estimate that the amount remaining to be spent of approximately $165.7
million will be incurred over the next 24 months. The following table sets
forth certain information with respect to our development pipeline.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE SUMMARY (AS OF MARCH 31, 2005)
Number Net Total estimated Costs incurred
of rentable development through Costs to
projects sq. ft. cost 3/31/05 complete
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(Amounts in thousands, except numbers of projects)
Facilities currently under construction:
Self-storage facilities 4 283 $ 28,478 $ 13,809 $ 14,669
Expansions and other enhancements to
existing self-storage facilities 9 476 22,746 6,445 16,301
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13 759 51,224 20,254 30,970
Facilities awaiting construction, where land
is acquired:
Self-storage facilities 3 271 46,211 17,957 28,254
Expansions and other enhancements to
existing self-storage facilities 26 1,774 93,914 1,936 91,978
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29 2,045 140,125 19,893 120,232
Self-storage facilities awaiting
construction, where land has not yet been
acquired 3 104 14,875 398 14,477
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Total Development Pipeline 45 2,908 $ 206,224 $ 40,545 $ 165,679
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Included in the 35 "expansions and other enhancements of existing
self-storage facilities" are 18 projects associated with the conversion of
industrial space, previously used by the discontinued containerized storage
operations, into self-storage space. The total amount of self-storage space to
come on line from these 18 conversions is approximately 1,323,000 net rentable
square feet of traditional self-storage space at a cost of $48,355,000. Also
included are enhancements which, while they do not add significant incremental
square footage, improve the visual and structural appeal of our existing
self-storage facilities.
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REPURCHASES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK: The Company's Board of
Directors authorized the repurchase from time to time of up to 25,000,000
shares of our common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, we repurchased 52,000
shares of our common stock for approximately $2,971,000.
From the initial authorization through May 6, 2005, we have repurchased a
total of 22,169,720 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of
approximately $565.1 million.
ITEM 2A. RISK FACTORS
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In addition to the other information in our Form 10-Q and our Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2004, you should consider the following factors
in evaluating the Company:
THE HUGHES FAMILY COULD CONTROL US AND TAKE ACTIONS ADVERSE TO OTHER
SHAREHOLDERS.
At May 6, 2005, the Hughes family owned approximately 36% of our
outstanding shares of common stock. Consequently, the Hughes family could
control matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders, including electing
directors, amending our organizational documents, dissolving and approving
other extraordinary transactions, such as a takeover attempt, even though such
actions may not be favorable to the other common shareholders.
PROVISIONS IN OUR ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS MAY PREVENT CHANGES IN CONTROL.
Restrictions in our organizational documents may further limit changes in
control. Unless our Board of Directors waives these limitations, no shareholder
may own more than (1) 2.0% of our outstanding shares of our common stock or (2)
9.9% of the outstanding shares of each class or series of our preferred or
equity stock. Our organizational documents in effect provide, however, that the
Hughes family may continue to own the shares of our common stock held by them
at the time of the 1995 reorganization. These limitations are designed, to the
extent possible, to avoid a concentration of ownership that might jeopardize
our ability to qualify as a real estate investment trust or REIT. These
limitations, however, also may make a change of control significantly more
difficult (if not impossible) even if it would be favorable to the interests of
our public shareholders. These provisions will prevent future takeover attempts
not approved by our board of directors even if a majority of our public
shareholders deem it to be in their best interests because they would receive a
premium for their shares over the shares' then market value or for other
reasons.
WE WOULD INCUR ADVERSE TAX CONSEQUENCES IF WE FAIL TO QUALIFY AS A REIT.
You will be subject to the risk that we may not qualify as a REIT. REITs
are subject to a range of complex organizational and operational requirements.
As a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our
shareholders. Other restrictions apply to our income and assets. Our REIT
status is also dependent upon the ongoing qualification of PSB as a REIT, as a
result of our substantial ownership interest in that company.
For any taxable year that we fail to qualify as a REIT and the relief
provisions do not apply, we would be taxed at the regular corporate rates on
all of our taxable income, whether or not we make any distributions to our
shareholders. Those taxes would reduce the amount of cash available for
distribution to our shareholders or for reinvestment. As a result, our failure
to qualify as a REIT during any taxable year could have a material adverse
effect upon us and our shareholders. Furthermore, unless certain relief
provisions apply, we would not be eligible to elect REIT status again until the
fifth taxable year that begins after the first year for which we fail to
qualify.
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WE MAY PAY SOME TAXES, REDUCING CASH AVAILABLE FOR SHAREHOLDERS.
Even if we qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we are
required to pay some federal, state and local taxes on our income and property.
Several corporate subsidiaries of the Company have elected to be treated as
"taxable REIT subsidiaries" of the Company for Federal income tax purposes
since January 1, 2001. A taxable REIT subsidiary is a fully taxable corporation
and is limited in its ability to deduct interest payments made to us. In
addition, we will be subject to a 100% penalty tax on some payments that we
receive if the economic arrangements among our tenants, our taxable REIT
subsidiaries and us are not comparable to similar arrangements among unrelated
parties. To the extent that the Company or any taxable REIT subsidiary is
required to pay Federal, state or local taxes, we will have less cash available
for distribution to shareholders.
WE WOULD INCUR A CORPORATE LEVEL TAX IF WE SELL CERTAIN ASSETS.
We will generally be subject to a corporate level tax on any net built-in
gain if before November 2005 we sell any of the assets we acquired in the
November 1995 reorganization.
WE HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY DEPENDENT UPON AUTOMATED PROCESSES AND THE INTERNET
AND ARE FACED WITH SECURITY SYSTEM RISKS.
We have become increasingly centralized and dependent upon automated
information technology processes. As a result, we could be severely impacted by
a catastrophic occurrence, such as a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. In
addition, a portion of our business operations are conducted over the internet,
increasing the risk of viruses that could cause system failures and disruptions
of operations. Experienced computer programmers may be able to penetrate our
network security and misappropriate our confidential information, create system
disruptions or cause shutdowns.
WE AND OUR SHAREHOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO FINANCING RISKS.
Debt increases the risk of loss. In making real estate investments, we may
borrow money, which increases the risk of loss. At March 31, 2005, our debt of
$152.7 million was 2.9% of our total assets.
Certain securities have a liquidation preference over our common stock and
Equity Stock, Series A. If we liquidated, holders of our preferred securities
would be entitled to receive liquidating distributions, plus any accrued and
unpaid distributions, before any distribution of assets to the holders of our
common stock and Equity Stock, Series A. Holders of preferred securities are
entitled to receive, when declared by our board of directors, cash
distributions in preference to holders of our common stock and Equity Stock,
Series A.
SINCE OUR BUSINESS CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF ACQUIRING AND OPERATING REAL ESTATE, WE
ARE SUBJECT TO REAL ESTATE OPERATING RISKS.
The value of our investments may be reduced by general risks of real
estate ownership. Since we derive substantially all of our income from real
estate operations, we are subject to the general risks of owning real
estate-related assets, including:
o lack of demand for rental spaces or units in a locale;
o changes in general economic or local conditions;
o natural disasters, such as earthquakes;
o potential terrorist attacks;
o changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing facilities in an
area;
o the impact of environmental protection laws;
o changes in interest rates and availability of permanent mortgage funds
which may render the sale or financing of a property difficult or
unattractive;
o changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws; and
o tenant claims.
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In addition, we self-insure certain of our property loss, liability, and
workers compensation risks that other real estate companies may use third-party
insurers for. This results in a higher risk of losses that are not covered by
third-party insurance contracts, as described in Note 15 to our consolidated
financial statements at March 31, 2005 under "Insurance and Loss Exposure."
There is significant competition among self-storage facilities and from
other storage alternatives. Most of our properties are self-storage facilities,
which generated 93% of our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
Local market conditions will play a significant part in how competition will
affect us. Competition in the market areas in which many of our properties are
located from other self-storage facilities and other storage alternatives is
significant and has affected the occupancy levels, rental rates and operating
expenses of some of our properties. Any increase in availability of funds for
investment in real estate may accelerate competition. Further development of
self-storage facilities may intensify competition among operators of
self-storage facilities in the market areas in which we operate.
We may incur significant environmental costs and liabilities. As an owner
and operator of real properties, under various federal, state and local
environmental laws, we are required to clean up spills or other releases of
hazardous or toxic substances on or from our properties. Certain environmental
laws impose liability whether or not the owner knew of, or was responsible for,
the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. In some cases, liability may
not be limited to the value of the property. The presence of these substances,
or the failure to properly remediate any resulting contamination, whether from
environmental or microbial issues, also may adversely affect the owner's or
operator's ability to sell, lease or operate its property or to borrow using
its property as collateral.
We have conducted preliminary environmental assessments of most of our
properties (and intend to conduct these assessments in connection with property
acquisitions) to evaluate the environmental condition of, and potential
environmental liabilities associated with, our properties. These assessments
generally consist of an investigation of environmental conditions at the
property (not including soil or groundwater sampling or analysis), as well as a
review of available information regarding the site and publicly available data
regarding conditions at other sites in the vicinity. In connection with these
property assessments, our operations and recent property acquisitions, we have
become aware that prior operations or activities at some facilities or from
nearby locations have or may have resulted in contamination to the soil or
groundwater at these facilities. In this regard, some of our facilities are or
may be the subject of federal or state environment investigations or remedial
actions. We have obtained, with respect to recent acquisitions, and intend to
obtain with respect to pending or future acquisitions, appropriate purchase
price adjustments or indemnifications that we believe are sufficient to cover
any related potential liability. Although we cannot provide any assurance,
based on the preliminary environmental assessments, we believe we have funds
available to cover any liability from environmental contamination or potential
contamination and we are not aware of any environmental contamination of our
facilities material to our overall business, financial condition or results of
operation.
There has been an increasing number of claims and litigation against
owners and managers of rental properties relating to moisture infiltration,
which can result in mold or other property damage. When we receive a complaint
concerning moisture infiltration, condensation or mold problems and/or become
aware that an air quality concern exists, we implement corrective measures in
accordance with guidelines and protocols we have developed with the assistance
of outside experts. We seek to work proactively with our tenants to resolve
moisture infiltration and mold-related issues, subject to our contractual
limitations on liability for such claims. However, we can make no assurance
that material legal claims relating to moisture infiltration and the presence
of, or exposure to, mold will not arise in the future.
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Delays in development and fill-up of our properties would reduce our
profitability. Since January 1, 2001, we have opened 48 newly developed
self-storage facilities and 17 facilities that combine self-storage and
containerized storage space at the same location, with aggregate development
costs of $507.9 million. In addition, at March 31, 2005 we had 44 projects in
development that are expected to be completed in approximately the next two
years. These 44 projects have total estimated costs of $203.5 million.
Construction delays due to weather, unforeseen site conditions, personnel
problems, and other factors, as well as cost overruns, would adversely affect
our profitability. Delays in the rent-up of newly developed facilities as a
result of competition or other factors would also adversely impact our
profitability.
Property taxes can increase and cause a decline in yields on investments.
Each of our properties is subject to real property taxes. These real property
taxes may increase in the future as property tax rates change and as our
properties are assessed or reassessed by tax authorities. Such increases could
adversely impact our profitability.
We must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire and
safety regulations, which can require significant expenditures. All our
properties must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with
related regulations (the "ADA"). The ADA has separate compliance requirements
for "public accommodations" and "commercial facilities," but generally requires
that buildings be made accessible to persons with disabilities. Various state
laws impose similar requirements. A failure to comply with the ADA or similar
state laws could result in government imposed fines on us and the award of
damages to individuals affected by the failure. In addition, we must operate
our properties in compliance with numerous local fire and safety regulations,
building codes, and other land use regulations. Compliance with these
requirements can require us to spend substantial amounts of money, which would
reduce cash otherwise available for distribution to shareholders. Failure to
comply with these requirements could also affect the marketability of our real
estate facilities.
Any failure by us to manage acquisitions and other significant
transactions successfully could negatively impact our financial results. As an
increasing part of our business, we acquire other self-storage facilities. We
also evaluate from time to time other significant transactions. If these
facilities are not properly integrated into our system, our financial results
may suffer.
We incur liability from employment related claims. From time to time we
must resolve employment related claims by corporate level and field personnel.
WE HAVE NO INTEREST IN CANADIAN SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES OWNED BY THE HUGHES
FAMILY.
B. Wayne Hughes, Chairman of the Board, and his family (the "Hughes
Family") have ownership interests in, and operate, approximately 40
self-storage facilities in Canada under the name "Public Storage." We currently
do not own any interests in these facilities nor do we own any facilities in
Canada. We have a right of first refusal to acquire the stock or assets of the
corporation engaged in the operation of the self-storage facilities in Canada
if the Hughes family or the corporation agrees to sell them. However, we have
no ownership interest in the operations of this corporation, have no right to
acquire their stock or assets unless the Hughes family decides to sell, and
receive no benefit from the profits and increases in value of the Canadian
self-storage facilities.
Company personnel have been engaged in the supervision and the operation
of these properties and have provided certain administrative services for the
Canadian owners, and certain other services, primarily tax services, with
respect to certain other Hughes Family interests. The Hughes Family and the
Canadian owners have reimbursed us at cost for these services in the amount of
$542,499 with respect to the Canadian operations and $151,063 for other
services during 2003 (in United States dollars). There have been conflicts of
interest in allocating time of our personnel between Company properties, the
Canadian properties, and certain other Hughes Family interests. The sharing of
Company personnel with the Canadian entities was substantially eliminated by
December 31, 2003.
The Company, through subsidiaries, continues to reinsure risks relating to
loss of goods stored by tenants in the self-storage facilities in Canada. The
Company had acquired the tenant insurance business on December 31, 2001 through
its acquisition of PSIC. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, and the
full years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, PSIC received $259,000,
$1,069,000, and $1,017,000, respectively, in reinsurance premiums attributable
to the Canadian Facilities. PSIC has no contractual right to provide tenant
reinsurance to the Canadian Facilities and there is no assurance that these
premiums will continue.
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The corporation engaged in the operations of the Canadian facilities has
advised us that it intends to reorganize the entities owning and operating the
Canadian facilities and has proposed that the Company consent to this
reorganization, which would impact the license agreement and the right of first
refusal agreement with the Company. The reorganization is designed to enhance
the entities' financial flexibility and growth potential. In November 2004, the
Board appointed a special committee, comprised of independent directors, to
consider the Company's alternatives in this matter, including a possible
investment in the reorganized Canadian entities.
OUR CONTAINERIZED STORAGE BUSINESS HAS INCURRED OPERATING LOSSES.
Public Storage Pickup & Delivery ("PSPUD") was organized in 1996 to
operate a containerized storage business. We own all of the economic interest
of PSPUD. Since PSPUD will operate profitably only if it can succeed in the
relatively new field of containerized storage, we cannot provide any assurance
as to its profitability. PSPUD incurred an operating loss of $10,058,000 in
2002, and generated operating profits of $2,543,000 in 2003, $684,000 in 2004
and $920,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Since 2002, PSPUD
closed or consolidated all but 12 facilities that were deemed not strategic to
our business plan.
INCREASES IN INTEREST RATES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.
One of the factors that influences the market price of our common stock
and our other securities is the annual rate of distributions that we pay on the
securities, as compared with interest rates. An increase in interest rates may
lead purchasers of REIT shares to demand higher annual distribution rates,
which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and other
securities.
TERRORIST ATTACKS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF WIDER ARMED CONFLICT MAY HAVE AN
ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING RESULTS AND COULD DECREASE THE
VALUE OF OUR ASSETS.
Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war, such as those that
took place on September 11, 2001, could have a material adverse impact on our
business and operating results. There can be no assurance that there will not
be further terrorist attacks against the United States or its businesses or
interests. Attacks or armed conflicts that directly impact one or more of our
properties could significantly affect our ability to operate those properties
and thereby impair our operating results. Further, we may not have insurance
coverage for losses caused by a terrorist attack. Such insurance may not be
available, or if it is available and we decide to obtain such terrorist
coverage, the cost for the insurance may be significant in relationship to the
risk overall. In addition, the adverse effects that such violent acts and
threats of future attacks could have on the United States economy could
similarly have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations. Finally, further terrorist acts could cause the United States to
enter into a wider armed conflict, which could further impact our business and
operating results.
2003 TAX LEGISLATION COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR STOCK.
Tax legislation enacted in 2003 generally reduces the maximum tax rate for
dividends payable to individuals to 15% through 2008. Dividends paid by REITs,
however, generally continue to be taxed at the normal rate applicable to the
individual recipient, rather than the preferential rates applicable to other
dividends. Although this legislation does not adversely affect the taxation of
REITs or dividends paid by REITs, the more favorable rates applicable to
regular corporate dividends could cause investors who are individuals to
perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments
in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could
adversely affect the value of the stock of REITs, including our common stock.
DEVELOPMENTS IN CALIFORNIA MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS.
We are headquartered in, and approximately one-quarter of our properties
are located in, California. California is facing serious budgetary problems.
Action that may be taken in response to these problems, such as an increase in
property taxes on commercial properties, could adversely impact our business
and results of operations. In addition, we could be adversely impacted by
efforts to reenact legislation mandating medical insurance for employees of
California businesses and members of their families
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ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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To limit our exposure to market risk, we principally finance our
operations and growth with permanent equity capital, consisting of either
common or preferred stock. At March 31, 2005, our debt as a percentage of total
shareholders' equity (based on book values) was 3.4%.
Our preferred stock is not redeemable at the option of the holders. Except
under certain conditions relating to the Company's qualification as a REIT, the
Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to the following dates:
Series Q - January 19, 2006, Series R - September 28, 2006, Series S - October
31, 2006, Series T - January 18, 2007, Series U - February 19, 2007, Series V -
September 30, 2007, Series W - October 6, 2008, Series X - November 13, 2008,
Series Y - January 2, 2009, Series Z - March 5, 2009, Series A - March 31,
2009, Series B - June 30, 2009, Series C - September 13, 2009, Series D -
February 28, 2010 and Series E - April 27, 2010. On or after the respective
dates, each of the series of Preferred Stock will be redeemable at the option
of the Company, in whole or in part, at $25 per share (or depositary share in
the case of the Series Q through Series X, Series Z and Series A through Series
E), plus accrued and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.
Our market risk sensitive instruments include notes payable, which totaled
$152.7 million at March 31, 2005. All of the Company's debt bears interest at
fixed rates. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements at March 31,
2005 for approximate principal maturities of the notes payable at March 31,
2005.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed
to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports the Company
files and submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in accordance with SEC
guidelines and that such information is communicated to the Company's
management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition
of "disclosure controls and procedures" in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act.
In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management
recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired
control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its
judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and
procedures in reaching that level of reasonable assurance. Also, the Company
has investments in certain unconsolidated entities. As the Company does not
control or manage these entities, its disclosure controls and procedures with
respect to such entities are substantially more limited than those it maintains
with respect to its consolidated subsidiaries.
As of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report, the Company
carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of
the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
the Company's Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is
defined in Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e) under the Securities Act of 1934
as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this
evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures were effective.
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial
reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the
Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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The information set forth under the heading "Legal Matters" in Note 14 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q is incorporated by
reference in this Item 1.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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On June 12, 1998, we announced that the Board of Directors (the
"Directors") authorized the repurchase from time to time of up to 10,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. On subsequent dates the Directors increased the
repurchase authorization, the last being April 13, 2001, when the Board of
Directors increased the repurchase authorization to 25,000,000 shares.
The following table contains information regarding the company's
repurchase of its common stock during the quarter.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES:
Total Number of Maximum Number of
Shares Purchased as Shares that May
Total Number Part of Publicly Yet Be Purchased
of Shares Average Price Announced Plans or Under the Plans or
Period Covered Purchased Paid per Share Programs Programs
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January 1 through January 31, 2005 - $ - 22,117,720 2,882,280
February 1 through February 28, 2005 - - 22,117,720 2,882,280
March 1 through March 31, 2005 52,000 57.13 22,169,720 2,830,280
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Total 52,000 $ 57.13
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See Notes 9, 10 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements for
additional information on repurchases and redemptions of equity securities.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation. Filed with Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-54557 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2 Certificate of Determination for the 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series A. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-54557 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.3 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for the 10% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series A. Filed with the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.4 Certificate of Determination for the 9.20% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series B. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-54557 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.5 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for the 9.20% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series B. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 33-56925 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.6 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for the 9.20% Cumulative
Preferred Stock Series B. Filed with the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.7 Certificate of Determination for the 8.25% Convertible Preferred Stock.
Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-54557 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.8 Certificate of Determination for the Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series C. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No.
33-54557 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.9 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for the Adjustable Rate
Cumulative Preferred Stock Series C. Filed with Registrant's Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 and incorporated herein
by reference.
3.10 Certificate of Determination for the 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series D. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.11 Amendment to Certificate of Determination of Preferences of 9.50%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D. Filed with Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated
herein by reference.
3.12 Certificate of Determination for the 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series E. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E and incorporated
herein by reference.
3.13 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for the 10% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series E. Filed with Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K dated April 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.14 Certificate of Determination for the 9.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series F. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the 9.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.15 Registration Statement No. 33-63947 and incorporated herein by reference.
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3.16 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. Filed with
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-63947 and incorporated herein
by reference.
3.17 Certificate of Determination for the 8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series G. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.18 Certificate of Determination for the 8.45% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series H. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8.45% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.19 Certificate of Determination for the Convertible Preferred Stock, Series
CC. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-03749 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.20 Certificate of Correction of Certificate of Determination for the
Convertible Participating Preferred Stock. Filed with Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 333-08791 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.21 Certificate of Determination for 8-5/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series I. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-5/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.22 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. Filed with
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-18395 and incorporated herein
by reference.
3.23 Certificate of Determination for Equity Stock, Series A. Filed with
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.24 Certificate of Determination for Equity Stock, Series AA. Filed with
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999
and incorporated herein by reference.
3.25 Certificate Decreasing Shares Constituting Equity Stock, Series A. Filed
with Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
1999 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.26 Certificate of Determination for Equity Stock, Series A. Filed with
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999
and incorporated herein by reference.
3.27 Certificate of Determination for 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J.
Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement relating to the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series J and incorporated herein by reference.
3.28 Certificate of Correction of Certificate of Determination for the 8.25%
Convertible Preferred Stock. Filed with Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 333-61045 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.29 Certificate of Determination for 8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series K. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.30 Certificate of Determination for 8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series L. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.31 Certificate of Determination for 8.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
M. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement relating to
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.75%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series M and incorporated herein by
reference.
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3.32 Certificate of Determination for Equity Stock, Series AAA. Filed with
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 15, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference.
3.33 Certificate of Determination for 9.5% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
N. Filed with Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.34 Certificate of Determination for 9.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series O. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.35 Certificate of Determination for 8.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
P. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.36 Certificate of Determination for 8.600% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series, Q. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8.600% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Q and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.37 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for Equity Stock, Series A.
Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.38 Certificate of Determination for 8.000% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series R. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8.000% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series R and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.39 Certificate of Determination for 7.875% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series S. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.875% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series S and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.40 Certificate of Determination for 7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series T. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series T and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.41 Certificate of Determination for 7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series U. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.42 Amendment to Certificate of Determination for 7.625% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series T. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002 and incorporated herein
by reference.
3.43 Certificate of Determination for 7.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series V. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series V and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.44 Certificate of Determination for 6.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series W. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
6.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series W and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.45 Certificate of Determination for 6.450% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series X. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
6.450% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X and incorporated herein by
reference.
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3.46 Certificate of Determination for the 6.85% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series Y. Filed with the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended March 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.47 Certificate of Determination for 6.250% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series Z. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
6.250% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.48 Certificate of Determination for 6.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series A. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
6.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.49 Certificate of Determination for 6.40% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
NN. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.50 Certificate of Determination for 7.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series B. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement
relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.51 Certificate of Determination for 6.60% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
C. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.60%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.52 Certificate of Determination for 6.18% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
D. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.18%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.53 Certificate of Determination for 6.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
E. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.75%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.54 Bylaws, as amended. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No.
33-64971 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.55 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on May 9, 1996. Filed with Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 333-03749 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.56 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on June 26, 1997. Filed with Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 333-41123 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.57 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on January 6, 1998. Filed with Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 333-41123 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.58 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on February 10, 1998. Filed with Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 1998 and incorporated
herein by reference.
3.59 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on March 4, 1999. Filed with Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 4, 1999 and incorporated herein by
reference.
3.60 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on May 6, 1999. Filed with Registrants' Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein
by reference.
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3.61 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on November 7, 2002. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.62 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on May 8, 2003. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,
2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.63 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on August 5, 2003. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.64 Amendment to Bylaws adopted on March 11, 2004. Filed with Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.1 Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement by and among Registrant
and the entities listed therein dated as of November 16, 1995. Filed with
PS Partners, Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.2 Amended Management Agreement between Registrant and Public Storage
Commercial Properties Group, Inc. dated as of February 21, 1995. Filed
with Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.3 Loan Agreement between Registrant and Aetna Life Insurance Company dated
as of July 11, 1988. Filed with Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated July 14, 1988 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4 Amendment to Loan Agreement between Registrant and Aetna Life Insurance
Company dated as of September 1, 1993. Filed with Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.5 Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Registrant,
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, and the financial
institutions party thereto dated as of February 25, 1997. Filed with
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-22665 and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.6 Note Assumption and Exchange Agreement by and among Public Storage
Management, Inc., Public Storage, Inc., Registrant and the holders of the
notes dated as of November 13, 1995. Filed with Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-64971 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7* Registrant's 1990 Stock Option Plan. Filed with Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.8* Registrant's 1994 Stock Option Plan. Filed with Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.9* Registrant's 1996 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Filed with
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10 Deposit Agreement dated as of December 13, 1995, among Registrant, The
First National Bank of Boston, and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A/A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series G and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11 Deposit Agreement dated as of January 25, 1996, among Registrant, The
First national Bank of Boston, and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8.45% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A/A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.45% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series H and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.12*Employment Agreement between Registrant and B. Wayne Hughes dated as of
November 16, 1995. Filed with Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31,1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13 Deposit Agreement dated as of November 1, 1996, among Registrant, The
First National Bank of Boston, and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8-5/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A/A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-5/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series I and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14 Limited Partnership Agreement of PSAF Development Partners, L.P. between
PSAF Development, Inc. and the Limited Partner dated as of April 10,
1997. Filed with Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
June 30, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.15 Deposit Agreement dated as of August 28, 1997 among Registrant, The First
National Bank of Boston, and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A/A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
J and incorporated herein by reference.
10.16 Agreement of Limited Partnership of PS Business Parks, L.P. dated as of
March 17, 1998. Filed with PS Business Parks, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.17 Deposit Agreement dated as of January 19, 1999 among Registrant,
BankBoston, N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-1/4%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.18 Agreement and Plan of Merger among Storage Trust Realty, Registrant and
Newco Merger Subsidiary, Inc. dated as of November 12, 1998. Filed with
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-68543 and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.19 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger among Storage Trust
Realty, Registrant, Newco Merger Subsidiary, Inc. and STR Merger
Subsidiary, Inc. dated as of January 19, 1999. Filed with registrant's
Registration Statement No. 333-68543 and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.20 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Storage Trust
Properties, L.P., dated as of March 12, 1999. Filed with Registrant's
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.21*Storage Trust Realty 1994 Share Incentive Plan. Filed with Storage Trust
Realty's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
and incorporated herein by reference.
10.22*Amended and Restated Storage Trust Realty Retention Bonus Plan effective
as of November 12, 1998. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 333-68543 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.23 Deposit Agreement dated as of March 10, 1999 among Registrant,
BankBoston, N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-1/4%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8-1/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series L and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.24 Note Purchase Agreement and Guaranty Agreement with respect to
$100,000,000 of Senior Notes of Storage Trust Properties, L.P. Filed with
Storage Trust Realty's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.25 Deposit Agreement dated as of August 17, 1999 among Registrant,
BankBoston, N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.75%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series M. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series M and incorporated herein by reference.
10.26 Limited Partnership Agreement of PSAC Development Partners, L.P. among PS
Texas Holdings, Ltd., PS Pennsylvania Trust and PSAC Storage Investors,
L.L.C. dated as November 15, 1999. Filed with Registrant's Current Report
on Form 8-K dated November 15, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.27 Agreement of Limited Liability Company of PSAC Storage Investors, L.L.C.
dated as of November 15, 1999. Filed with Registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 15, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.28 Deposit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2000 among Registrant,
BankBoston, N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing
the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of Equity
Stock, Series A. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A Registration
Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of
a Share of Equity Stock, Series A and incorporated herein by reference.
10.29 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA
Institutional Partners, L.P. among PS Texas Holdings, Ltd. and the
Limited Partners dated as of March 29, 2000. Filed with Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.30 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA
Institutional Partners, L.P. among PS Texas Holdings, Ltd. and the
Limited Partners dated as of August 11, 2000. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
2000 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.31*Registrant's 2000 Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and Incentive
Plan. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No, 333-52400 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.32 Deposit Agreement dated as of January 19, 2001 among Registrant, Fleet
National Bank and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.600%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Q. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A/A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.600% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series Q and incorporated herein by reference.
10.33*Registrant's 2001 Non-Executive/Non-Director Stock Option and Incentive
Plan. Filed with Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-59218 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.34*Registrant's 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Filed with
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-59218 and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.35 Deposit Agreement dated as of September 28, 2001 among Registrant, Fleet
National Bank and the holders of the depositary receipts evidencing the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.000%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series R. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 8.000% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series R and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.36 Deposit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2001 among Registrant, Fleet
National Bank and the holder of the depositary receipts evidencing the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.875%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series S. Filed with Registrant's Form 8-A
Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.875% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series S and incorporated herein by reference.
10.37 Credit Agreement by and among Registrant, Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as agent, and the financial institutions party thereto dated
as of November 1, 2001. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.38 Deposit Agreement dated as of January 18, 2002 among Registrant,
Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series T. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series T and incorporated herein by reference.
10.39 Deposit Agreement dated as of February 19, 2002 among Registrant,
Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.625% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series U and incorporated herein by reference.
10.40 Deposit Agreement dated as of September 30, 2002 among Registrant,
Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary receipts
evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of
7.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series V. Filed with Registrant's Form
8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary Shares Each
Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series V and incorporated herein by reference.
10.41*Employment Agreement between Registrant and Harvey Lenkin dated as of
August 5, 2003. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.42 Deposit Agreement dated as of October 6, 2003 among Registrant, Equiserve
Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary
receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a
Share of 6.500% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series W. Filed with
Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary
Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.500% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series W and incorporated herein by reference.
10.43 Deposit Agreement dated as of November 13, 2003 among Registrant,
Equiserve Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the
depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing
1/1,000 of a Share of 6.450% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X. Filed
with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.450%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.44 Deposit Agreement dated as of March 5, 2004 among Registrant, Equiserve
Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary
receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a
Share of 6.250% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z. Filed with
Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary
Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.250% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series Z and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.45 Limited Partnership Agreement of PSAF Acquisition Partners, L.P. between
PS Texas Holdings, Ltd. and the Limited Partner dated as of December 18,
2003. Filed with Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.46 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership
of PSA Institutional Partners, L.P. among PS Texas Holdings, Ltd. and the
Limited Partners dated as of March 22, 2004. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,
2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.47 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement by and among Registrant, Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as agent, and the financial institutions
party thereto dated as of March 25, 2004. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,
2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.48 Deposit Agreement dated as of March 31, 2004 among Registrant, Equiserve
Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary
receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a
Share of 6.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A. Filed with
Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary
Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.125% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series A and incorporated herein by reference.
10.49 Deposit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 among Registrant, Equiserve
Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary
receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a
Share of 7.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B. Filed with
Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary
Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 7.125% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series B and incorporated herein by reference.
10.50 Deposit Agreement dated as of September 13, 2004 among Registrant,
Equiserve Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the
depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing
1/1,000 of a Share of 6.60% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C. Filed
with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.60%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.51 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA
Institutional Partners, L.P. among PS Texas Holdings, Ltd. and the
Limited Partners dated as of October 12, 2004. Filed with Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.52 Deposit Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 among Registrant,
Equiserve Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the
depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing
1/1,000 of a Share of 6.18% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D. Filed
with Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the
Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.18%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.53*Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Non-qualified Stock Option
Agreement. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by
reference.
1054* Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. Filed with the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.55*Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Outside Director Stock
Option Agreement. Filed with Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.56*Form of Indemnification Agreement with Executive Officers. Filed with
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.57 Deposit Agreement dated as of April 27, 2005 among Registrant, Equiserve
Inc., Equiserve Trust Company N.A. and the holders of the depositary
receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a
Share of 6.75% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E. Filed with
Registrant's Form 8-A Registration Statement relating to the Depositary
Shares Each Representing 1/1,000 of a Share of 6.75% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series E and incorporated herein by reference.
11 Statement Re: Computation of Earnings per Share. Filed herewith.
12 Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. Filed
herewith.
31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith.
31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith.
31.3 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith.
32 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Filed herewith.
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* Compensatory benefit plan or arrangement or management contract.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DATED: May 10, 2005
PUBLIC STORAGE, INC.
By: /s/ John Reyes
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John Reyes
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer Principal
financial officer and duly
authorized officer)
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