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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14469 046268599
(State of incorporation (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
National City Center
115 West Washington Street, Suite 15 East
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(Address of principal executive offices)
(317) 636-1600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14469-01 13-2838638
(State of incorporation (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
National City Center
115 West Washington Street, Suite 15 East
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(Address of principal executive offices)
(317) 636-1600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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. YES [X] NO [_]
As of May 1, 2000, 170,451,918 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001
per share, 3,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per
share, and 4,000 shares of Class C common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
of Simon Property Group, Inc. were outstanding, and were paired with 1,736,559
shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of SPG Realty
Consultants, Inc.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND
SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Page
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Part I--Financial Information Page
Item 1: Financial Statements
Simon Property Group, Inc. and SPG Realty Consultants, Inc.:
Combined Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2000 and December 31,
1999.................................................................. 3
Combined Condensed Statements of Operations for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999......................................... 4
Combined Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999......................................... 5
Simon Property Group, Inc.:
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2000 and December
31, 1999.............................................................. 6
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999................................. 7
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999................................. 8
SPG Realty Consultants, Inc.:
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2000 and December
31, 1999.............................................................. 9
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999................................. 10
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999................................. 11
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.......................... 12
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations..................................................... 18
Item 3: Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk.......... 23
Part II--Other Information
Items 1 through 6.......................................................... 24
Signature.................................................................. 25
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND
SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
March 31, December
2000 31, 1999
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Assets:
Investment properties, at cost..................... $12,867,903 $12,802,052
Less--accumulated depreciation..................... 1,184,143 1,098,881
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11,683,760 11,703,171
Cash and cash equivalents.......................... 122,112 157,632
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue, net........ 232,271 289,152
Notes and advances receivable from Management
Company and affiliate............................. 152,079 162,082
Investment in partnerships and joint ventures, at
equity............................................ 1,520,321 1,522,024
Investment in Management Company and affiliates.... 14,232 6,833
Other investments.................................. 43,845 44,902
Goodwill, net...................................... 39,263 39,556
Deferred costs and other assets, net............... 259,236 262,958
Minority interest, net............................. 37,293 34,933
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$14,104,412 $14,223,243
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Liabilities:
Mortgages and other indebtedness................... $ 8,845,111 $ 8,768,951
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............. 435,774 479,783
Cash distributions and losses in partnerships and
joint ventures, at equity......................... 35,355 32,995
Other liabilities.................................. 140,242 213,909
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Total liabilities.............................. 9,456,482 9,495,638
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Limited partners' interest in the operating
partnerships........................................ 963,065 984,465
Limited partners' preferred interest in the SPG
operating partnership............................... 149,885 149,885
Preferred stock of subsidiary........................ 339,665 339,597
Shareholders' Equity:
Capital stock of Simon Property Group, Inc.:
All series of preferred stock.................... 541,511 542,838
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 400,000,000
shares authorized, 170,762,623 and 170,272,210
issued and outstanding, respectively............ 17 17
Class B common stock, $.0001 par value,
12,000,000 shares authorized, 3,200,000 issued
and outstanding................................. 1 1
Class C common stock, $.0001 par value, 4,000
shares authorized, issued and outstanding....... -- --
Capital stock of SPG Realty Consultants, Inc.:
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 7,500,000 shares
authorized, 1,739,666 and 1,734,762 issued and
outstanding, respectively....................... -- --
Capital in excess of par value..................... 3,308,655 3,298,025
Accumulated deficit................................ (610,620) (551,251)
Unrealized loss on long-term investment............ (6,632) (5,852)
Unamortized restricted stock award................. (29,636) (22,139)
Less common stock held in treasury at cost, 310,955
Paired Shares..................................... (7,981) (7,981)
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Total shareholders' equity..................... 3,195,315 3,253,658
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$14,104,412 $14,223,243
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Revenue:
Minimum rent......................................... $ 296,462 $ 273,849
Overage rent......................................... 12,038 13,440
Tenant reimbursements................................ 144,844 137,283
Other income......................................... 24,507 21,521
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Total revenue...................................... 477,851 446,093
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Expenses:
Property operating................................... 76,982 68,504
Depreciation and amortization........................ 98,488 89,760
Real estate taxes.................................... 48,422 46,920
Repairs and maintenance.............................. 19,565 19,912
Advertising and promotion............................ 16,010 14,698
Provision for credit losses.......................... 2,131 1,843
Other................................................ 9,109 7,558
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Total operating expenses........................... 270,707 249,195
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Operating income....................................... 207,144 196,898
Interest expense....................................... 158,659 141,122
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Income before minority interest........................ 48,485 55,776
Minority interest...................................... (2,434) (1,815)
Gain on sale of asset, net............................. 7,096 --
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Income before unconsolidated entities.................. 53,147 53,961
Income from unconsolidated entities.................... 17,989 13,427
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Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect
of accounting change.................................. 71,136 67,388
Extraordinary items--debt related transactions......... (440) (1,774)
Cumulative effect of accounting change (Note 6)........ (12,342) --
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Income before allocation to limited partners........... 58,354 65,614
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Less:
Limited partners' interest in the operating
partnerships........................................ 10,739 12,955
Preferred distributions of the SPG operating
partnership......................................... 2,817 --
Preferred dividends of subsidiary.................... 7,334 7,334
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Net income............................................. 37,464 45,325
Preferred dividends.................................... (9,221) (10,371)
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Net income available to common shareholders............ $ 28,243 $ 34,954
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Basic earnings per common paired share:
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative
effect of accounting change......................... $ 0.21 $ 0.21
Extraordinary items.................................. -- --
Cumulative effect of accounting change............... (0.05) --
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Net income......................................... $ 0.16 $ 0.21
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Diluted earnings per common paired share:
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative
effect of accounting change......................... $ 0.21 $ 0.21
Extraordinary items.................................. -- --
Cumulative effect of accounting change............... (0.05) --
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Net income......................................... $ 0.16 $ 0.21
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND
SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands)
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................................. $ 37,464 $ 45,325
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities--
Depreciation and amortization........................ 101,844 92,363
Extraordinary items.................................. 440 1,774
Gain on sale of asset, net........................... (7,096) --
Cumulative effect of accounting change............... 12,342 --
Limited partners' interest in Operating Partnerships. 10,739 12,955
Preferred dividends of Subsidiary.................... 7,334 7,334
Preferred distributions of the SPG Operating
Partnership......................................... 2,817 --
Straight-line rent................................... (4,515) (4,955)
Minority interest.................................... 2,434 1,815
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities.......... (17,989) (13,427)
Changes in assets and liabilities--
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue............... 50,371 (4,734)
Deferred costs and other assets...................... 8,192 (3,434)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
liabilities......................................... (93,163) (59,233)
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Net cash provided by operating activities.......... 111,214 75,783
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions........................................... -- (30,300)
Capital expenditures................................... (109,858) (100,952)
Cash from acquisitions and consolidation of joint
ventures, net......................................... -- 8,326
Net proceeds from sale of asset........................ 19,217 --
Investments in unconsolidated entities................. (71,344) (19,008)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities............. 72,837 63,138
Investments in and advances (to)/from Management
Company and affiliate................................. 10,002 (11,036)
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Net cash used in investing activities.............. (79,146) (89,832)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sales of common stock, net............... -- 747
Minority interest distributions, net................... (4,345) (3,545)
Preferred dividends of Subsidiary...................... (7,334) (7,334)
Preferred distributions of the SPG Operating
Partnership........................................... (2,817) --
Preferred dividends and distributions to shareholders.. (97,705) (97,838)
Distributions to limited partners...................... (33,022) (32,412)
Mortgage and other note proceeds, net of transaction
costs................................................. 693,175 913,529
Mortgage and other note principal payments............. (615,540) (797,194)
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Net cash used in financing activities.............. (67,588) (24,047)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents.................... (35,520) (38,096)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period........... 157,632 129,195
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period................. $ 122,112 $ 91,099
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
March 31, December
2000 31, 1999
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Assets:
Investment properties, at cost..................... $12,860,331 $12,794,484
Less--accumulated depreciation..................... 1,182,869 1,097,629
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11,677,462 11,696,855
Cash and cash equivalents.......................... 117,921 154,924
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue, net........ 229,324 288,506
Notes and advances receivable from Management
Company and affiliates............................ 152,079 162,082
Note receivable from the SRC Operating Partnership
(Interest at 8%, due 2009)........................ 14,489 9,848
Investment in partnerships and joint ventures, at
equity............................................ 1,511,539 1,512,671
Investment in Management Company and affiliate..... 14,232 6,833
Other investment................................... 40,845 41,902
Goodwill, net...................................... 39,263 39,556
Deferred costs and other assets, net............... 241,018 250,210
Minority interest, net............................. 38,291 35,931
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$14,076,463 $14,199,318
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Liabilities:
Mortgages and other indebtedness................... $ 8,845,110 $ 8,768,841
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............. 430,080 478,633
Cash distributions and losses in partnerships and
joint ventures, at equity......................... 35,355 32,995
Other liabilities.................................. 139,395 213,506
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Total liabilities................................ 9,449,940 9,493,975
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Limited partners' interest in the SPG operating
partnership......................................... 957,164 978,316
Limited partners' preferred interest in the SPG
operating partnership............................... 149,885 149,885
Preferred stock of subsidiary........................ 339,665 339,597
Shareholders' equity:
All series of preferred stock...................... 541,511 542,838
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 400,000,000 shares
authorized, 170,762,623 and 170,272,210 issued and
outstanding, respectively......................... 17 17
Class B common stock, $.0001 par value, 12,000,000
shares authorized, 3,200,000 issued and
outstanding....................................... 1 1
Class C common stock, $.0001 par value, 4,000
shares authorized, issued and outstanding......... -- --
Capital in excess of par value..................... 3,294,154 3,283,566
Accumulated deficit................................ (611,653) (552,933)
Unrealized loss on long-term investment............ (6,632) (5,852)
Unamortized restricted stock award................. (29,636) (22,139)
Less common stock held in treasury at cost, 310,955
shares............................................ (7,953) (7,953)
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Total shareholders' equity....................... 3,179,809 3,237,545
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$14,076,463 $14,199,318
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Revenue:
Minimum rent............................................. $296,478 $273,399
Overage rent............................................. 12,038 13,440
Tenant reimbursements.................................... 144,844 137,257
Other income............................................. 22,832 21,256
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Total revenue.......................................... 476,192 445,352
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Expenses:
Property operating....................................... 75,232 68,334
Depreciation and amortization............................ 98,465 89,479
Real estate taxes........................................ 48,385 46,785
Repairs and maintenance.................................. 19,565 19,926
Advertising and promotion................................ 16,064 14,698
Provision for credit losses.............................. 2,131 1,830
Other.................................................... 7,625 7,682
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Total operating expenses............................... 267,467 248,734
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Operating income........................................... 208,725 196,618
Interest expense........................................... 158,684 138,570
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Income before minority interest............................ 50,041 58,048
Minority interest.......................................... (2,434) (1,815)
Gain on sale of asset, net................................. 7,096 --
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Income before unconsolidated entities...................... 54,703 56,233
Income from unconsolidated entities........................ 17,330 12,317
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Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of
accounting change......................................... 72,033 68,550
Extraordinary items--debt related transactions............. (440) (1,774)
Cumulative effect of accounting change (Note 6)............ (12,342) --
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Income before allocation to limited partners............... 59,251 66,776
Less:
Limited partners' interest in the SPG operating
partnership............................................. 10,987 13,282
Preferred distributions of the SPG operating partnership. 2,817 --
Preferred dividends of subsidiary........................ 7,334 7,334
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Net income................................................. 38,113 46,160
Preferred dividends........................................ (9,221) (10,371)
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Net income available to common shareholders................ $ 28,892 $ 35,789
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Basic earnings per common share:
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect
of accounting change.................................... $ 0.22 $ 0.22
Extraordinary items...................................... -- (0.01)
Cumulative effect of accounting change................... (0.05) --
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Net income............................................. $ 0.17 $ 0.21
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Diluted earnings per common share:
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect
of accounting change.................................... $ 0.22 $ 0.22
Extraordinary items...................................... -- (0.01)
Cumulative effect of accounting change................... (0.05) --
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Net income............................................. $ 0.17 $ 0.21
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands)
For the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................................. $ 38,113 $ 46,160
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating
activities--
Depreciation and amortization........................ 101,822 92,082
Extraordinary items.................................. 440 1,774
Gain on sale of asset, net........................... (7,096) --
Cumulative effect of accounting change............... 12,342 --
Limited partners' interest in the SPG Operating
Partnership......................................... 10,987 13,282
Preferred dividends of Subsidiary.................... 7,334 7,334
Preferred distributions of the SPG Operating
Partnership......................................... 2,817 --
Straight-line rent................................... (4,515) (4,927)
Minority interest.................................... 2,434 1,815
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities.......... (17,330) (12,317)
Changes in assets and liabilities--
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue............... 52,672 (4,476)
Deferred costs and other assets...................... 8,217 (3,659)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
liabilities......................................... (98,884) (60,140)
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Net cash provided by operating activities.......... 109,353 76,928
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions........................................... -- (30,300)
Capital expenditures................................... (103,719) (100,289)
Cash from acquisitions and consolidation of joint
ventures, net......................................... -- 8,326
Net proceeds from sale of asset........................ 19,217 --
Investments in unconsolidated entities................. (71,344) (19,008)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities............. 71,607 63,095
Note payment from the SRC Operating Partnership........ -- 10,000
Loan to the SRC Operating Partnership.................. (4,641) --
Investments in and advances (to)/from Management
Company and affiliate................................. 10,002 (11,036)
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Net cash used in investing activities.............. (78,878) (79,212)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sales of common, net..................... -- 170
Minority interest distributions, net................... (4,345) (3,545)
Preferred dividends of Subsidiary...................... (7,334) (7,334)
Preferred distributions of the SPG Operating
Partnership........................................... (2,817) --
Preferred dividends and distributions to shareholders.. (97,705) (97,838)
Distributions to limited partners...................... (33,022) (32,412)
Mortgage and other note proceeds, net of transaction
costs................................................. 693,175 913,529
Mortgage and other note principal payments............. (615,430) (808,982)
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Net cash used in financing activities.............. (67,478) (36,412)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents.................... (37,003) (38,696)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period........... 154,924 127,626
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period................. $ 117,921 $ 88,930
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
March December 31,
31, 2000 1999
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Assets:
Investment properties, at cost........................ $ 7,572 $ 7,568
Less--accumulated depreciation........................ 1,274 1,252
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6,298 6,316
Cash and cash equivalents............................. 4,191 2,708
Accounts receivable................................... 2,947 646
Investments in joint ventures, at equity.............. 8,782 9,353
Investments in technology initiatives................. 21,137 15,708
Other assets.......................................... 339 298
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$ 43,694 $ 35,029
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Liabilities:
Mortgages and other indebtedness...................... $ 1 $ 110
Note payable to the SPG Operating Partnership
(Interest at 8%, due 2009)........................... 14,489 9,848
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. 6,799 1,811
Minority interest..................................... 998 998
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Total liabilities................................... 22,287 12,767
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Limited partners' interest in the SRC Operating
Partnership............................................ 5,901 6,149
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 7,500,000 shares
authorized, 1,739,666 and 1,734,762 issued and
outstanding, respectively............................ -- --
Capital in excess of par value........................ 29,607 29,565
Accumulated deficit................................... (14,073) (13,424)
Less common stock held in treasury at cost, 3,110
shares............................................... (28) (28)
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Total shareholders' equity.......................... 15,506 16,113
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$ 43,694 $ 35,029
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Revenue:
Rental income........................................ $ 106 $ 1,138
Tenant reimbursements................................ -- 171
Marketing and fee income............................. 1,788 --
Other income......................................... 26 265
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Total revenue...................................... 1,920 1,574
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Expenses:
Property operating................................... -- 439
Technology initiatives startup costs................. 861 --
Depreciation and amortization........................ 23 281
General and administrative expenses.................. 2,322 574
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Total operating expenses........................... 3,206 1,294
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Operating income (loss).............................. (1,286) 280
Interest expense..................................... 270 2,552
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Loss before unconsolidated entities.................. (1,556) (2,272)
Income from unconsolidated entities.................. 659 1,110
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Loss before allocation to limited partners........... (897) (1,162)
Less--limited partners' interest in the SRC operating
partnership......................................... (248) (327)
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Net loss............................................. $ (649) $ (835)
========== ==========
Basic and diluted net loss per common share.......... $ (0.37) $ (0.49)
========== ==========
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstand-
ing................................................. 1,732,230 1,689,866
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands)
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss................................................... $ (649) $ (835)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities--
Depreciation and amortization............................ 23 281
Limited partners' interest in SRC Operating Partnership.. (248) (327)
Straight-line rent....................................... -- (28)
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities.............. (659) (1,110)
Changes in assets and liabilities--
Accounts receivable and other assets..................... (2,325) 226
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................... 5,720 648
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.... 1,862 (1,145)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in technology initiatives and other capital
expenditure............................................... (6,140) (663)
Note payment from the SPG Operating Partnership............ -- 11,923
Distributions from unconsolidated entities................. 1,230 43
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities.... (4,910) 11,303
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sales of common stock........................ -- 577
Loan from the SPG Operating Partnership.................... 4,641 --
Mortgage and other note principal payments................. (110) (10,135)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.... 4,531 (9,558)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents.......................... 1,483 600
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............... 2,708 1,569
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period..................... $ 4,191 $ 2,169
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND
SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts and where indicated as in
billions)
Note 1--Organization
Simon Property Group, Inc. ("SPG"), a Delaware corporation, is a self-
administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Each share of common
stock of SPG is paired ("Paired Shares") with a beneficial interest in 1/100th
of a share of common stock of SPG Realty Consultants, Inc., also a Delaware
corporation ("SRC" and together with SPG, the "Companies").
Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "SPG Operating Partnership") is the primary
subsidiary of SPG. Units of ownership interest ("Units") in the SPG Operating
Partnership are paired ("Paired Units") with a Unit in SPG Realty Consultants,
L.P. (the "SRC Operating Partnership" and together with the SPG Operating
Partnership, the "Operating Partnerships"). The SRC Operating Partnership is
the primary subsidiary of SRC. At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the
Companies' direct and indirect ownership interests in the Operating
Partnerships were 72.4%. The Companies together with the Operating
Partnerships are hereafter referred to as "Simon Group".
SPG, primarily through the SPG Operating Partnership, is engaged in the
ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, expansion and
development of real estate properties, primarily regional malls and community
shopping centers. As of March 31, 2000, SPG and the SPG Operating Partnership
owned or held an interest in 257 income-producing properties, which consisted
of 167 regional malls, 77 community shopping centers, four specialty retail
centers, five office and mixed-use properties and four value-oriented super-
regional malls in 36 states (the "Properties") and five additional retail real
estate properties operating in Europe. The SPG Operating Partnership also
owned an interest in two properties under construction and 11 parcels of land
held for future development, which together with the Properties are hereafter
referred to as the "Portfolio Properties". The SPG Operating Partnership also
holds substantially all of the economic interest in M.S. Management
Associates, Inc. (the "Management Company").
SRC, primarily through the SRC Operating Partnership, engages primarily in
activities that capitalize on the resources, customer base and operating
activities of SPG, which could not be engaged in by SPG without potentially
impacting its status as a REIT. These activities include a program launched in
1999 designed to take advantage of new retail opportunities of the digital
age. Elements of the program include incubating concepts that leverage the
physical and virtual worlds through a venture creation subsidiary called
clixnmortar.com. The SRC Operating Partnership's investment in this program
was approximately $18,100 and $12,700, as of March 31, 2000 and December 31,
1999, respectively, which is included in investments in technology initiatives
in SRC's balance sheets. To date, the majority of such investment is made up
of internally developed software costs. Minority interest on the SRC balance
sheets represents an 8.5% outside ownership interest in clixnmortar.com. In
addition, on January 1, 2000, SRC formed Simon Brand Ventures, LLC, to
continue and expand upon certain mall marketing initiatives established by
Simon Group to take advantage of Simon Group's size and tenant relationships,
primarily through strategic corporate alliances. SRC also has noncontrolling
interests in two joint ventures which each own land held for sale, which are
located adjacent to Properties.
Note 2--Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are unaudited; however, they have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the disclosures
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required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for fair
presentation, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, have been
included. The results for the interim period ended March 31, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.
These unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies described in the Companies' combined annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and should be read in conjunction
therewith.
The accompanying combined financial statements include SPG and SRC and
their subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements for SPG
and SRC include SPG and its subsidiaries and SRC and its subsidiaries,
respectively. All significant intercompany amounts have been eliminated.
Net operating results of the Operating Partnerships are allocated to the
Companies based first on the Companies' preferred unit preference, if
applicable, and then on their remaining ownership interests in the Operating
Partnerships during the period. The Companies' remaining weighted average
ownership interests in the Operating Partnerships for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999 were 72.4% and 71.8%, respectively.
Note 3--Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made in the
financial statements to conform to the 2000 presentation. These
reclassifications have no impact on the net operating results previously
reported.
Note 4--Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the period and diluted earnings per share
is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
combined with the incremental weighted average shares that would have been
outstanding if all dilutive potential common shares would have been converted
into shares at the earliest date possible. The weighted average number of
shares used in the computation for the three-month periods ended March 31,
2000 and 1999 was 173,222,954 and 168,986,602, respectively. The diluted
weighted average number of shares used in the computation for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was 173,268,218 and 169,168,474,
respectively.
Neither series of convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding during
the comparative periods had a dilutive effect on earnings per share. Paired
Units held by limited partners in the Operating Partnerships may be exchanged
for Paired Shares, on a one-for-one basis in certain circumstances. If
exchanged, the Paired Units would not have a dilutive effect. The increase in
weighted average shares outstanding under the diluted method over the basic
method in every period presented for the Companies is due entirely to the
effect of outstanding stock options. Basic earnings and diluted earnings were
the same for all periods presented.
Note 5--Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized, during the three months
ended March 31, 2000 was $154,729 as compared to $125,245 for the same period
in 1999. Accrued and unpaid distributions were $876 at December 31, 1999.
There were no accrued and unpaid distributions outstanding at March 31, 2000.
See Note 9 for information about non-cash transactions during the three months
ended March 31, 2000.
Note 6--Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
On December 3, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), which addressed certain revenue
recognition policies, including the accounting for overage rent by a landlord.
SAB 101 requires overage rent to be recognized as revenue only when each
tenant's sales exceeds their sales threshold. Simon Group previously
recognized overage rent based on reported and estimated sales
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through the end of the period, less the applicable prorated base sales amount.
Simon Group adopted SAB 101 effective January 1, 2000 and recorded a loss from
the cumulative effect of an accounting change of $12,342, which includes Simon
Group's $1,765 share from unconsolidated entities, in the first quarter of
2000. In addition, SAB 101 will impact the timing in which overage rent is
recognized throughout each year, but will not have a material impact on the
total overage rent recognized in each full year. Simon Group estimates the pro
forma negative impact of adopting SAB 101 on combined net income for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 to be approximately $5,000. The negative impact on
earnings per share was approximately $0.02.
Note 7--Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
Summary financial information of Simon Group's investment in partnerships
and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method of accounting and a
summary of Simon Group's investment in and share of income from such
partnerships and joint ventures follow:
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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BALANCE SHEETS
Assets:
Investment properties at cost, net................... $6,440,967 $6,487,200
Other assets......................................... 499,738 493,551
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Total assets....................................... $6,940,705 $6,980,751
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Liabilities and Partners' Equity:
Mortgages and other notes payable.................... $4,465,282 $4,484,598
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
liabilities......................................... 271,568 291,457
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Total liabilities.................................. 4,736,850 4,776,055
Partners' equity....................................... 2,203,855 2,204,696
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Total liabilities and partners' equity............. $6,940,705 $6,980,751
========== ==========
Simon Group's Share of:
Total assets......................................... $2,827,344 $2,843,025
========== ==========
Simon Group's net Investment in Joint Ventures....... $1,484,966 $1,489,029
========== ==========
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Total Revenue.......................................... $ 288,263 $ 199,302
Operating expenses and other........................... 109,111 71,284
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 55,650 34,730
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Operating Income....................................... 123,502 93,288
Interest Expense....................................... 84,452 47,288
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Net Income............................................. $ 39,050 $ 46,000
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Simon Group's Share of Income from Unconsolidated
Entities.............................................. $ 10,261 $ 12,241
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As of March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the unamortized excess of Simon
Group's investment over its share of the equity in the underlying net assets
of the partnerships and joint ventures was $570,494 and $592,457,
respectively, which is amortized over the life of the related Properties.
Amortization included in income from unconsolidated entities for the three-
month periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $5,273 and $6,057,
respectively.
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Simon Group's share of consolidated net income of the Management Company,
after intercompany profit eliminations, was $7,728 and $1,186 for the three-
month periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Note 8--Debt
At March 31, 2000, Simon Group had combined consolidated debt of
$8,845,111, of which $6,135,618 was fixed-rate debt and $2,709,493 was
variable-rate debt. Simon Group's pro rata share of indebtedness of the
unconsolidated joint venture Properties as of March 31, 2000 was $1,874,281.
As of March 31, 2000, Simon Group had interest-rate protection agreements
related to $439,000 of its combined consolidated variable-rate debt. The
agreements are generally in effect until the related variable-rate debt
matures. Simon Group's hedging activity did not materially impact interest
expense in the comparative periods.
On March 24, 2000, Simon Group refinanced $450,000 of unsecured debt, which
became due and bore interest at LIBOR plus 65 basis points. The new facility
matures March 2001 and also bears interest at LIBOR plus 65 basis points.
Note 9--Shareholders' Equity
The following table summarizes the changes in the Companies' shareholders'
equity since December 31, 1999.
Common
SPG SPG SRC Unrealized Capital in Unamortized Stock Total
Preferred Common Common Loss on Excess of Accumulated Restricted Held in Shareholders'
Stock Stock Stock Investment(1) Par Value Deficit Stock Award Treasury Equity
--------- ------ ------ ------------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -------- -------------
Balance at December 31,
1999.................. $542,838 $18 $-- $(5,852) $3,298,025 $(551,251) $(22,139) $(7,981) $3,253,658
Conversion of 14,274
shares of Series B
Preferred Stock into
36,913 Paired
Shares(2)............. (1,327) -- 1,327 --
Stock incentive program
(453,500 Paired
Shares, net of
forfeitures).......... 10,521 (10,521) --
Amortization of stock
incentive............. 3,024 3,024
Adjustment to the
limited partners'
interests in the
Operating
Partnerships.......... (1,218) (1,218)
Distributions.......... (96,833) (96,833)
-------- --- ---- ------- ---------- --------- -------- ------- ----------
Subtotal............ 541,511 18 -- (5,852) 3,308,655 (648,084) (29,636) (7,981) 3,158,631
Comprehensive Income:
Unrealized loss on
investment(1)........ (780) (780)
Net income............ 37,464 37,464
-------- --- ---- ------- ---------- --------- -------- ------- ----------
Total Comprehensive
Income............. -- -- -- (780) -- 37,464 -- -- 36,684
-------- --- ---- ------- ---------- --------- -------- ------- ----------
Balance at March 31,
2000.................. $541,511 $18 $-- $(6,632) $3,308,655 $(610,620) $(29,636) $(7,981) $3,195,315
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(1) Amounts consist of the Companies' pro rata share of the unrealized loss
resulting from the change in market value of 1,408,450 shares of common
stock of Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. ("Chelsea"), a publicly traded REIT. The
investment in Chelsea is being reflected in the accompanying combined
balance sheets in other investments.
(2) On March 1, 2000, 14,274 shares of SPG's Series B Convertible Preferred
stock were converted into 36,913 Paired Shares. At March 31, 2000,
4,830,057 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock remained
outstanding.
The Simon Property Group 1998 Stock Incentive Plan
At the time of the CPI Merger, Simon Group adopted The Simon Property Group
1998 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1998 Plan"). The 1998 Plan provides for the
grant of equity-based awards during the ten-year period following its adoption
in the form of options to purchase Paired Shares ("Options"), stock
appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock grants and performance unit
awards (collectively, "Awards"). Options may be granted which are qualified as
"incentive stock options"
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within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and Options which are not so
qualified. During 2000, 457,625 Paired Shares of restricted stock were awarded
to executives related to 1999 performance. As of March 31, 2000, 2,278,586
Paired Shares of restricted stock, net of forfeitures, were deemed earned and
awarded under the 1998 Plan. Approximately $3,024 and $2,713 relating to these
programs were amortized in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively. The cost of restricted stock grants, which is based upon
the stock's fair market value at the time such stock is earned, awarded and
issued, is charged to shareholders' equity and subsequently amortized against
earnings of Simon Group over the vesting period.
Note 10--Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
Triple Five of Minnesota, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, v. Melvin Simon,
et. al. On or about November 9, 1999, Triple Five of Minnesota, Inc. ("Triple
Five") commenced an action in the District Court for the State of Minnesota,
Fourth Judicial District, against, among others, Mall of America, certain
members of the Simon family and entities allegedly controlled by such
individuals, and Simon Group. Two transactions form the basis of the
complaint: (i) the sale by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of
America of one-half of its partnership interest in Mall of America Company and
Minntertainment Company to the SPG Operating Partnership and related entities
(the "Teachers Sale"); and (ii) a financing transaction involving a loan in
the amount of $312,000 obtained from The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase") that
is secured by a mortgage placed on Mall of America's assets (the "Chase
Mortgage").
The complaint, which contains twelve counts, seeks remedies of damages,
rescission, constructive trust, accounting, and specific performance. Although
the complaint names all defendants in several counts, Simon Group is
specifically identified as a defendant in connection with the Teachers Sale.
The SPG Operating Partnership has agreed to indemnify Chase and other
nonparties to the litigation that are related to the offering of certificates
secured by the Chase Mortgage against, among other things, (i) any and all
litigation expenses arising as a result of litigation or threatened litigation
brought by Triple Five, or any of its owners or affiliates, against any person
regarding the Chase Mortgage, the Teachers Sale, any securitization of the
Chase Mortgage or any transaction related to the foregoing and (ii) any and
all damages, awards, penalties or expenses payable to or on behalf of Triple
Five (or payable to a third party as a result of such party's obligation to
pay Triple Five) arising out of such litigation. These indemnity obligations
do not extend to liabilities covered by title insurance.
Simon Group believes that the Triple Five litigation is without merit and
intends to defend the action vigorously. To that end, all defendants have
removed the action to federal court and have served a motion, which is
pending, to dismiss Triple Five's complaint in its entirety on the grounds
that the complaint fails to state a claim. Simon Group believes that neither
the Triple Five litigation nor any potential payments under the indemnity, if
any, will have a material adverse effect on Simon Group. Given the early stage
of the litigation it is not possible to provide an assurance of the ultimate
outcome of the litigation or an estimate of the amount or range of potential
loss, if any.
Carlo Angostinelli et al. v. DeBartolo Realty Corp. et al. On October 16,
1996, a complaint was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Mahoning County,
Ohio, captioned Carlo Angostinelli et al. v. DeBartolo Realty Corp. et al. The
named defendants are SD Property Group, Inc., an indirect 99%-owned subsidiary
of SPG, and DeBartolo Properties Management, Inc., a subsidiary of the
Management Company, and the plaintiffs are 27 former employees of the
defendants. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that they were recipients
of deferred stock grants under the DeBartolo Realty Corporation ("DRC") Stock
Incentive Plan (the "DRC Plan") and that these grants immediately vested under
the DRC Plan's "change in control" provision as a result of the DRC Merger.
Plaintiffs asserted that the defendants' refusal to issue them approximately
542,000 shares of DRC common stock, which is equivalent to approximately
370,000 Paired Shares computed at the 0.68 exchange ratio used in the DRC
Merger, constituted a breach of contract and a breach of the implied covenant
of good faith and
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fair dealing under Ohio law. Plaintiffs sought damages equal to such number of
shares of DRC common stock, or cash in lieu thereof, equal to all deferred
stock ever granted to them under the DRC Plan, dividends on such stock from
the time of the grants, compensatory damages for breach of the implied
covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and punitive damages. The plaintiffs
and the defendants each filed motions for summary judgment. On October 31,
1997, the Court of Common Pleas entered a judgment in favor of the defendants
granting their motion for summary judgment. The plaintiffs appealed this
judgment to the Seventh District Court of Appeals in Ohio. On August 18, 1999,
the District Court of Appeals reversed the summary judgement order in favor of
the defendants entered by the Common Pleas Court and granted plaintiffs' cross
motion for summary judgement, remanding the matter to the Common Pleas Court
for the determination of plaintiffs' damages. The defendants petitioned the
Ohio Supreme Court asking that they exercise their discretion to review and
reverse the Appellate Court decision, but the Ohio Supreme court did not grant
the petition for review. The case has been remanded to the Court of Common
Pleas of Mahoning County, Ohio, to conduct discovery relevant to each
Plaintiff's damages and the counterclaims asserted by Simon Group. As a result
of the appellate court's decision, Simon Group recorded a $12,000 loss in the
third quarter of 1999 related to this litigation as an unusual item.
Roel Vento et al v. Tom Taylor et al. An affiliate of Simon Group is a
defendant in litigation entitled Roel Vento et al v. Tom Taylor et al., in the
District Court of Cameron County, Texas, in which a judgment in the amount of
$7,800 was entered against all defendants. This judgment includes
approximately $6,500 of punitive damages and is based upon a jury's findings
on four separate theories of liability including fraud, intentional infliction
of emotional distress, tortious interference with contract and civil
conspiracy arising out of the sale of a business operating under a temporary
license agreement at Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen, Texas. Simon Group
appealed the verdict and on May 6, 1999, the Thirteenth Judicial District
(Corpus Christi) of the Texas Court of Appeals issued an opinion reducing the
trial court verdict to $3,364 plus interest. Simon Group filed a petition for
a writ of certiorari to the Texas Supreme Court requesting that they review
and reverse the determination of the Appellate Court. The Texas Supreme Court
has not yet determined whether it will take the matter up on appeal.
Management, based upon the advice of counsel, believes that the ultimate
outcome of this action will not have a material adverse effect on Simon Group.
Simon Group currently is not subject to any other material litigation other
than routine litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of business. On the basis of consultation with counsel, management
believes that such routine litigation and administrative proceedings will not
have a material adverse impact on Simon Group's financial position or its
results of operations.
Note 11--Related Party Transactions
Until April 15, 1999, when the Three Dag Hammarskjold building was sold,
the SRC Operating Partnership received a substantial amount of its rental
income from the SPG Operating Partnership for office space under lease.
Note 12--New Accounting Pronouncements
On June 15, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 133 establishes
accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument
(including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be
recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its
fair value. SFAS 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be
recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are
met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and
losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement,
and requires that a company formally document, designate, and assess the
effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting.
SFAS 133 will be effective for Simon Group beginning with the 2001 fiscal
year and may not be applied retroactively. Management is currently evaluating
the impact of SFAS 133, which it believes could increase volatility in
earnings and other comprehensive income.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND SPG REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC. COMBINED
Certain statements made in this report may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Simon Group to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following:
general economic and business conditions, which will, among other things,
affect demand for retail space or retail goods, availability and
creditworthiness of prospective tenants, lease rents and the terms and
availability of financing; adverse changes in the real estate markets
including, among other things, competition with other companies and
technology; risks of real estate development and acquisition; governmental
actions and initiatives; substantial indebtedness; conflicts of interests;
maintenance of REIT status; and environmental/safety requirements.
Overview
The following Property acquisitions and openings (the "Property
Transactions") impacted Simon Group's consolidated results of operations in
the comparative periods. On January 29, 1999, Simon Group acquired the
remaining 15% ownership interests in Lakeline Mall and Lakeline Plaza for
approximately $21.8 million. On March 1, 1999, Simon Group acquired the
remaining 50% ownership interest in Century III Mall for approximately $57.0
million. On June 28, 1999, Simon Group purchased the remaining 50% interest in
Haywood Mall for approximately $68.8 million. On October 27, 1999, Simon Group
acquired Arsenal Mall for approximately $66.3 million. In November 1999, Simon
Group opened The Shops at North East Mall and Waterford Lakes Town Center.
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
On December 3, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), which addressed certain revenue
recognition policies, including the accounting for overage rent by a landlord.
SAB 101 requires overage rent to be recognized as revenue only when each
tenant's sales exceeds their sales threshold. Simon Group previously
recognized overage rent based on reported and estimated sales through the end
of the period, less the applicable prorated base sales amount. Simon Group
adopted SAB 101 effective January 1, 2000 and recorded a loss from the
cumulative effect of an accounting change of $12.3 million in the first
quarter of 2000. In addition, SAB 101 will impact the timing in which overage
rent is recognized throughout each year, but will not have a material impact
on the total overage rent recognized in each full year.
Results of Operations
Three Months ended March 31, 2000 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
Operating income increased $10.2 million or 5.2% for the three months ended
March 31, 2000, as compared to the same period in 1999. This increase is
primarily the result of the Property Transactions ($4.2 million) and an
approximately $2.9 million increase in consolidated revenues realized from
marketing initiatives throughout the Portfolio, including the revenues of
Simon Group's wholly-owned strategic marketing subsidiary, Simon Brand
Ventures, LLC ("SBV"). Excluding these transactions, operating income
increased approximately $3.1 million, primarily resulting from a $13.2 million
increase in minimum rents, partially offset by a $5.3 million increase in
depreciation and amortization and a $3.2 million decrease in gains from sales
of real property. The increase in minimum rent primarily results from
increased occupancy levels, the replacement of expiring tenant leases with
renewal leases at higher minimum base rents, and a $2.2 million increase in
rents from tenants operating under license agreements. The increase in
depreciation and amortization is primarily due to an increase in depreciable
real estate realized through renovation and expansion activities. In addition,
as described above,
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Simon Group adopted SAB 101 effective January 1, 2000, which changed the
timing in which overage rents were recognized throughout the year. The
negative impact to combined consolidated overage rents in 2000 as compared to
1999 was estimated to be approximately $4.4 million.
Interest expense increased $17.5 million, or 12.4% for the three months
ended March 31, 2000, as compared to the same period in 1999. This increase is
primarily a result of overall increases in interest rates during the
comparative periods of approximately $5 million, the Property Transactions
($3.4 million) and incremental interest on borrowings under the Credit
Facility to complete the 1999 acquisition of ownership interests in 14
regional malls from New England Development Company (the "NED Acquisition")
($3.0 million) and acquire an ownership interest in Mall of America ($0.9
million).
The $7.1 million net gain on the sale of an asset in 2000 results from the
sale of Simon Group's interest in Lakeland Square Mall for $45.0 million.
Income from unconsolidated entities increased from $13.4 million in 1999 to
$18.0 million in 2000, resulting from a $6.5 million increase in income from
the Management Company, partially offset by a $2.0 million decrease in income
from unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The increase in
Management Company income is primarily the result of an increase in management
fees ($3.0 million) and a decrease in the income tax provision ($2.8 million),
which was primarily the result of a tax refund recognized in 2000 ($2.0
million).
The $0.4 million and $1.8 million extraordinary losses in 2000 and 1999,
respectively, are the net results from refinancings and early extinguishments
of debt.
During the first quarter of 2000, Simon Group recorded a $12.3 million
expense resulting from the cumulative effect of an accounting change as
described above.
Income before allocation to limited partners was $58.4 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000, which reflects a decrease of $7.3 million
over the same period in 1999, primarily for the reasons discussed above.
Income before allocation to limited partners was allocated to the Companies
based on SPG's direct ownership of Ocean County Mall and certain net lease
assets, and the Companies' preferred Unit preferences and weighted average
ownership interests in the Operating Partnerships during the period.
Preferred distributions of the SPG Operating Partnership represent
distributions on preferred Units issued in connection with the NED
Acquisition. Preferred dividends of subsidiary represent distributions on
preferred stock of SPG Properties, Inc., a 99.999% owned subsidiary of SPG.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2000, Simon Group's balance of unrestricted cash and cash
equivalents was $122.1 million, including $34.3 million related to Simon
Group's gift certificate program, which management does not consider available
for general working capital purposes. Simon Group has a $1.25 billion
unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") which had
available credit of $436 million at March 31, 2000. The Credit Facility bears
interest at LIBOR plus 65 basis points and has an initial maturity of August
2002, with an additional one-year extension available at Simon Group's option.
SPG and the SPG Operating Partnership also have access to public equity and
debt markets.
Management anticipates that cash generated from operating performance will
provide the necessary funds on a short- and long-term basis for its operating
expenses, interest expense on outstanding indebtedness, recurring capital
expenditures, and distributions to shareholders in accordance with REIT
requirements. Sources of capital for nonrecurring capital expenditures, such
as major building renovations and expansions, as well as for scheduled
principal payments, including balloon payments, on outstanding indebtedness
are expected to be obtained from: (i) excess cash generated from operating
performance; (ii) working capital reserves; (iii) additional debt financing;
and (iv) additional equity raised in the public markets.
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Financing and Debt
At March 31, 2000, Simon Group had combined consolidated debt of $8,845
million, of which $6,136 million is fixed-rate debt bearing interest at a
weighted average rate of 7.27% and $2,709 million is variable-rate debt
bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 6.92%. As of March 31, 2000,
Simon Group had interest rate protection agreements related to $439 million of
combined consolidated variable-rate debt. Simon Group's interest rate
protection agreements did not materially impact interest expense or weighted
average borrowing rates for the three months ended March 31, 2000 or 1999.
Simon Group's share of total scheduled principal payments of mortgage and
other indebtedness, including unconsolidated joint venture indebtedness, over
the next five years is $6,117 million, with $4,431 million thereafter. Simon
Group's combined ratio of consolidated debt-to-market capitalization was 57.8%
and 58.1% at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
On March 24, 2000, Simon Group refinanced $450 million of unsecured debt,
which became due and bore interest at LIBOR plus 65 basis points. The new
facility matures March 2001 and also bears interest at LIBOR plus 65 basis
points.
Acquisitions
Management continues to review and evaluate a limited number of individual
property and portfolio acquisition opportunities. Management believes,
however, that due to the rapid consolidation of the regional mall business,
coupled with the current status of the capital markets, that acquisition
activity in the near term will be a less significant component of the
Company's growth strategy. Management believes that funds on hand and amounts
available under the Credit Facility provide the means to finance certain
acquisitions. No assurance can be given that Simon Group will not be required
to, or will not elect to, even if not required to, obtain funds from outside
sources, including through the sale of debt or equity securities, to finance
significant acquisitions, if any.
Dispositions
During the first quarter of 2000, Simon Group sold its interests in one
regional mall for $45.0 million, including the buyer's assumption of $26.0
million of mortgage debt, resulting in a net gain of $7.1 million. The net
proceeds of approximately $19.2 million, were used primarily to reduce the
outstanding borrowings on the Credit Facility. Also, on April 30, 2000, Simon
Group sold an office building for approximately $71 million. The net proceeds
of approximately $70.4 million were used for general working capital purposes.
In addition to the Property sales described above, as a continuing part of
Simon Group's long-term strategic plan, management continues to pursue the
sale of its remaining non-retail holdings and a number of retail assets that
are no longer aligned with Simon Group's strategic criteria, including four
community centers currently under contract for sale. Management expects the
sale prices of its non-core assets, if sold, will not differ materially from
the carrying value of the related assets.
Development Activity
New Developments. Development activities are an ongoing part of Simon
Group's business. Simon Group currently has two Properties under construction,
which are scheduled to open in 2000. Simon Group invested approximately $27
million on new developments during the first quarter of 2000 and expects to
invest a total of approximately $130 million on new developments in 2000.
Strategic Expansions and Renovations. A key objective of Simon Group is to
increase the profitability and market share of the Properties through the
completion of strategic renovations and expansions. Simon Group has a number
of renovation and/or expansion projects currently under construction, or in
preconstruction development. Simon Group invested approximately $44 million on
renovations and expansions during the first quarter of 2000 and expects to
invest a total of approximately $270 million on renovations and expansions in
2000.
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Technology Initiatives. Simon Group is involved in a number of activities
designed to take advantage of new retail opportunities of the digital age.
Elements of the strategy include digitizing the existing assets of the
Properties by implementing internet web sites for each of the Properties,
creating products that leverage the digitalization of consumers and mall
merchants through an enhanced broadband network called merchantwired and
incubating concepts that leverage the physical and virtual worlds through a
subsidiary venture creation subsidiary called clixnmortar.com. In addition,
Simon Group recently announced it is joining with leading real estate
companies across a broad range of property sectors to form a real estate
technology company, which will be designed to form, incubate and sponsor real
estate-related Internet, e-commerce and broadband enterprises; acquire
interests in existing "best of breed" companies; and act as a consolidator of
real estate technology across property sectors. These new activities may
generate losses in the first two to three years, while programs are being
developed and customer bases are being established. Simon Group is obligated
to funding commitments of approximately $45 million related to these programs
over the next two years.
Distributions. The Companies declared a distribution of $0.505 per Paired
Share in the first quarter of 2000. The current annual distribution rate is
$2.02 per Paired Share. Future distributions will be determined based on
actual results of operations and cash available for distribution. In addition,
preferred distributions of $32.765 per share of SPG's Series A preferred stock
and $1.625 per share of SPG's Series B preferred stock were paid during the
first quarter of 2000.
Investing and Financing Activities
Cash used in investing activities of $79 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 includes capital expenditures of $110 million and investments
in unconsolidated joint ventures of $71 million, which includes $45 million
related to a financing transaction with the remainder consisting primarily of
development funding. These cash uses are partially offset by distributions
from unconsolidated entities of $73 million; net proceeds of $19 million from
the sale of Simon Group's interest in Lakeland Square Mall; and a $10 million
repayment of advances to the Management Company. Distributions from
unconsolidated entities includes approximately $49 million related to a
financing transaction, with the remainder resulting primarily from operating
activities.
Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2000
was $68 million and includes net distributions of $145 million, partially
offset by net borrowings of $77 million.
EBITDA--Earnings from Operating Results before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization
Management believes that there are several important factors that
contribute to the ability of Simon Group to increase rent and improve
profitability of its shopping centers, including aggregate tenant sales
volume, sales per square foot, occupancy levels and tenant costs. Each of
these factors has a significant effect on EBITDA. Management believes that
EBITDA is an effective measure of shopping center operating performance
because: (i) it is industry practice to evaluate real estate properties based
on operating income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization,
which is generally equivalent to EBITDA; and (ii) EBITDA is unaffected by the
debt and equity structure of the property owner. EBITDA: (i) does not
represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted
accounting principles; (ii) should not be considered as an alternative to net
income as a measure of operating performance; (iii) is not indicative of cash
flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and (iv) is not an
alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
Total EBITDA for the Properties increased from $414.7 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 to $484.8 million for the same period in 2000,
representing a 16.9% increase. This increase is primarily attributable to the
NED Acquisition ($35.8 million) and the other Properties opened or acquired
during 1999 ($22.0 million), partially offset by the impact of adopting SAB
101 in accounting for overage rents ($5.0 million) and a decrease from
Properties sold in the comparative periods ($1.9 million). Excluding these
items, EBITDA increased $19.2 million, or 4.6%, resulting primarily from
aggressive leasing of new and existing space and increased SBV revenues.
During this period operating profit margin decreased from 64.3% to 63.3%,
which is partially due to the adoption of SAB 101.
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FFO-Funds from Operations
FFO is an important and widely used measure of the operating performance of
REITs, which provides a relevant basis for comparison among REITs. FFO, as
defined by NAREIT, means consolidated net income without giving effect to real
estate related depreciation and amortization, gains or losses from
extraordinary items, gains or losses on sales of real estate, or the
cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, plus the allocable
portion, based on economic ownership interest, of funds from operations of
unconsolidated joint ventures, all determined on a consistent basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Effective January 1,
2000, Simon Group adopted NAREIT's clarification in the definition of FFO,
which required the inclusion of the effects of nonrecurring items not
classified as extraordinary or resulting from the sales of depreciable real
estate or the cumulative effects of accounting changes. Simon Group's method
of calculating FFO may be different from the methods used by other REITs. FFO:
(i) does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally
accepted accounting principles; (ii) should not be considered as an
alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance; and (iii) is
not an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
The following summarizes FFO of Simon Group and reconciles combined income
before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting change to FFO
for the periods presented:
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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(In thousands)
FFO of Simon Group................................... $170,225 $157,955
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Reconciliation:
Income Before Extraordinary Items and Cumulative
Effect of Accounting Change....................... $ 71,136 $ 67,388
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization from combined
consolidated Properties......................... 98,236 89,537
Simon Group's share of depreciation and
amortization from unconsolidated affiliates..... 28,801 20,530
Less:
Gain on sale of asset, net....................... (7,096) --
Minority interest portion of depreciation and
amortization.................................... (1,480) (1,795)
Preferred distributions (including preferred
distributions of a subsidiary and to preferred
unitholders).................................... (19,372) (17,705)
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FFO of Simon Group................................... $170,225 $157,955
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FFO Allocable to the Companies....................... $123,506 $114,260
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Portfolio Data
Operating statistics do not include those Properties located outside of the
United States.
Aggregate Tenant Sales Volume. For the three months ended March 31, 2000
compared to the same period in 1999, total reported retail sales at mall and
freestanding GLA owned by Simon Group ("Owned GLA") in the regional malls
increased $532 million or 18.4% from $2,890 million to $3,422 million,
primarily as a result of the NED Acquisition ($240 million), increased
productivity of our existing tenant base and an overall increase in occupancy.
Retail sales at Owned GLA affect revenue and profitability levels because they
determine the amount of minimum rent that can be charged, the percentage rent
realized, and the recoverable expenses (common area maintenance, real estate
taxes, etc.) the tenants can afford to pay.
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Occupancy Levels. Occupancy levels for Owned GLA at mall and freestanding
stores in the regional malls increased from 88.6% at March 31, 1999, to 89.5%
at March 31, 2000. Owned GLA has increased 11.7 million square feet from March
31, 1999, to March 31, 2000, primarily as a result of the NED Acquisition.
Average Base Rents. Average base rents per square foot of mall and
freestanding Owned GLA at regional malls increased 6.1%, from $25.95 at March
31, 1999 to $27.52 at March 31, 2000.
Inflation
Inflation has remained relatively low and has had a minimal impact on the
operating performance of the Properties. Nonetheless, substantially all of the
tenants' leases contain provisions designed to lessen the impact of inflation.
Such provisions include clauses enabling Simon Group to receive percentage
rentals based on tenants' gross sales, which generally increase as prices
rise, and/or escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during
the terms of the leases. In addition, many of the leases are for terms of less
than ten years, which may enable Simon Group to replace existing leases with
new leases at higher base and/or percentage rentals if rents of the existing
leases are below the then-existing market rate. Substantially all of the
leases, other than those for anchors, require the tenants to pay a
proportionate share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance,
real estate taxes and insurance, thereby reducing Simon Group's exposure to
increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.
However, inflation may have a negative impact on some of Simon Group's
other operating items. Interest and general and administrative expenses may be
adversely affected by inflation as these specified costs could increase at a
rate higher than rents. Also, for tenant leases with stated rent increases,
inflation may have a negative effect as the stated rent increases in these
leases could be lower than the increase in inflation at any given time.
Seasonality
The shopping center industry is seasonal in nature, particularly in the
fourth quarter during the holiday season, when tenant occupancy and retail
sales are typically at their highest levels. In addition, shopping malls
achieve most of their temporary tenant rents during the holiday season. As a
result of the above, earnings are generally highest in the fourth quarter of
each year.
Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Sensitivity Analysis. Simon Group's combined future earnings, cash flows
and fair values relating to financial instruments are primarily dependent upon
prevalent market rates of interest, primarily LIBOR. Based upon combined
consolidated indebtedness and interest rates at March 31, 2000, a 0.25%
increase in the market rates of interest would decrease future earnings and
cash flows by approximately $6.3 million, and would decrease the fair value of
debt by approximately $164 million. A 0.25% decrease in the market rates of
interest would increase future earnings and cash flows by approximately $6.3
million, and would increase the fair value of debt by approximately $174
million.
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PART II--OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
Please refer to Note 10 of the combined financial statements for a summary
of material pending litigation.
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
None.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
One report on Form 8-K was filed during the current period.
On February 17, 2000 under Item 5--Other Events, SPG reported that it
made available additional ownership and operational information
concerning the Companies, the Operating Partnerships, and the properties
owned or managed as of December 31, 1999, in the form of a Supplemental
Information Package. A copy of the package was included as an exhibit to
the 8-K filing. In addition, SPG reported that, on February 16, 2000, it
issued a press release containing information on earnings as of December
31, 1999 and other matters. A copy of the press release was included as
an exhibit to the filing.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
Simon Property Group, Inc. and SPG
Realty Consultants, Inc.
/s/ John Dahl
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John Dahl,
Senior Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 12, 2000
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