UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission File Number 1-9317
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 04-6558834
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
400 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
617-332-3990
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(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 [ ]
Number of Common Shares outstanding at the latest practicable date
November 9, 1998: 131,547,178 shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value.
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
FORM 10-Q
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
INDEX
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PART I Financial Information
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 1
Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,
1998 and 1997 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998
and 1997 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 7
PART II Other Information
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Item 2. Changes in Securities 10
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 10
Signatures 12
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
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Real estate properties, at cost (including properties leased to
affiliates with a cost of $113,079 and $112,075, respectively):
Land........................................................... $ 347,408 $ 256,582
Buildings and improvements..................................... 2,439,848 1,712,441
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2,787,256 1,969,023
Less accumulated depreciation.................................. 153,137 111,669
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2,634,119 1,857,354
Real estate mortgages and notes, net (including note from an
affiliate of $1,000 and $2,365, respectively)................... 69,369 104,288
Investment in Hospitality Properties Trust......................... 111,345 111,134
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................... 46,942 22,355
Interest and rents receivable...................................... 29,557 20,455
Other assets, net.................................................. 34,764 20,377
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$2,926,096 $ 2,135,963
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Bank notes payable................................................. $ 95,000 $ 200,000
Senior notes payable, net.......................................... 659,402 349,900
Mortgage notes payable............................................. 25,399 26,329
Convertible subordinated debentures................................ 204,863 211,650
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............................. 34,780 27,865
Deferred rents..................................................... 34,696 30,089
Security deposits.................................................. 18,143 18,767
Due to affiliates.................................................. 15,245 5,103
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value:
50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued.................... -- --
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value:
150,000,000 shares and 125,000,000 shares authorized,
131,547,178 shares and 98,853,170 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively ................................... 1,315 988
Additional paid-in capital..................................... 1,964,878 1,371,236
Cumulative net income.......................................... 525,602 420,298
Dividends...................................................... (653,227) (526,262)
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Total shareholders' equity................................... 1,838,568 1,266,260
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$2,926,096 $2,135,963
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See accompanying notes
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Revenues:
Rental income............................... $ 93,301 $ 52,226 $239,045 $129,518
Interest and other income................... 3,659 5,078 13,158 16,177
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Total revenues.......................... 96,960 57,304 252,203 145,695
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Expenses:
Operating expenses.......................... 21,449 8,205 51,535 16,961
Interest.................................... 16,355 9,209 45,788 24,955
Depreciation and amortization............... 16,366 10,395 43,093 26,633
General and administrative.................. 4,754 3,309 12,354 8,148
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Total expenses.......................... 58,924 31,118 152,770 76,697
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Income before equity in earnings of
Hospitality Properties Trust, gain on sale
of properties and extraordinary item........ 38,036 26,186 99,433 68,998
Equity in earnings of Hospitality Properties
Trust....................................... 2,076 2,238 5,541 6,683
Gain on equity transaction of Hospitality
Properties Trust............................ -- -- 2,470 --
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Income before gain on sale of properties and
extraordinary item.......................... 40,112 28,424 107,444 75,681
Gain on sale of properties..................... -- 2,898 -- 2,898
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Income before extraordinary item.............. 40,112 31,322 107,444 78,579
Extraordinary item - early extinguishment of
debt........................................ -- (1,102) (2,140) (1,102)
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Net income..................................... $ 40,112 $ 30,220 $105,304 $ 77,477
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Weighted average shares outstanding............ 131,546 98,829 115,931 89,918
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Income before gain on sale of properties and
extraordinary item.......................... $0.30 $0.29 $0.93 $0.84
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Income before extraordinary item............... $0.30 $0.32 $0.93 $0.87
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Net income..................................... $0.30 $0.31 $0.91 $0.86
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See accompanying notes
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1998 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income............................................................ $ 105,304 $ 77,477
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating
activities:
Gain on sale of properties........................................ -- (2,898)
Gain on equity transaction of Hospitality Properties Trust........ (2,470) --
Equity in earnings of Hospitality Properties Trust................ (5,541) (6,683)
Dividends from Hospitality Properties Trust....................... 7,800 7,280
Extraordinary item - early extinguishment of debt................. 2,140 1,102
Depreciation ..................................................... 41,713 25,422
Amortization...................................................... 1,380 1,211
Amortization of deferred interest costs and bond discount......... 35 699
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in interest and rents receivable and other assets.... (23,045) (4,068)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses............. 6,915 21,129
Increase (decrease) in deferred rents......................... 4,607 (531)
Decrease in security deposits................................. (624) (5,515)
Increase (decrease) in due to affiliates...................... 11,182 (648)
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Cash provided by operating activities............................. 149,396 113,977
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Real estate acquisitions and improvements............................. (592,188) (215,310)
Acquisition of business, less cash acquired........................... -- (323,181)
Investments in mortgage loans......................................... (226,000) (576)
Proceeds from repayment of notes and mortgage loans, net.............. 33,404 33,690
Net proceeds from sale of real estate................................. 5,565 22,898
Repayment of loan by affiliate........................................ 1,365 --
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Cash used for investing activities................................ (777,854) (482,479)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common shares................................ 580,306 483,153
Proceeds from borrowings............................................... 1,219,467 375,000
Payments on borrowings................................................. (1,015,930) (340,649)
Deferred finance costs incurred........................................ (3,833) (3,581)
Dividends paid......................................................... (126,965) (95,509)
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Cash provided by financing activities.............................. 653,045 418,414
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents..................................... 24,587 49,912
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.......................... 22,355 21,853
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period................................ $ 46,942 $ 71,765
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Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid.......................................................... $ 41,451 $ 24,400
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See accompanying notes
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1998 1997
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Non-cash investing activities:
Real estate acquisitions........................................ $(237,404) $ (10,616)
Investment in mortgage loans.................................... 226,000 --
Sale of real estate............................................. 11,404 10,616
Acquisition of business, less cash acquired:
Real estate acquisitions........................................ $ 5,705 $ 422,920
Working capital, other than cash................................ -- 3,904
Liabilities assumed............................................. -- (27,588)
Net cash used to acquire business............................... -- (323,181)
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Issuance of common shares....................................... $ 5,705 $ 76,055
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Non-cash financing activities:
Issuance of common shares....................................... $ 7,958 $ 16,578
Conversion of convertible subordinated debentures, net.......... (6,629) (15,765)
See accompanying notes
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
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Effective July 1, 1998, Health and Retirement Properties Trust changed its
name to HRPT Properties Trust.
The financial statements of HRPT Properties Trust and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form
10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of
the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a
fair presentation have been included. Operating results for interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full
year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current year's presentation.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Financial Accounting
Standards Board Statement No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("FAS 130")
and Statement No. 131 "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" ("FAS 131") in 1997 and Statement No. 133 "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("FAS 133") in 1998. FAS 130 was
adopted for the Company's financial statements in the first quarter of 1998 and
had no impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. FAS
131 is effective for the Company's annual 1998 financial statements and FAS 133
must be adopted for the Company's year 2000 financial statements. The Company
anticipates that FAS 131 and FAS 133 will have no impact on the Company's
financial condition or results of operations.
Note 2. Shareholders' Equity
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company sold
25,000,000 common shares pursuant to a public offering and sold 6,977,575 common
shares in four offerings to unit investment trusts sponsored by various
investment banks, raising net proceeds of $580,306. The net proceeds were used
to repay amounts outstanding under the Company's bank credit facility, to
purchase real estate and for general business purposes. The Company also issued
286,400 common shares for the purchase of real estate and issued 362,217 common
shares due to the conversion of $6,787 of its convertible subordinated
debentures due in 2003.
In July 1998, 13,000 common shares were granted to officers of the Company
and certain employees of REIT Management & Research, Inc. ("RMR"), the Company's
investment manager and advisor, pursuant to the 1992 Incentive Share Award Plan.
During 1998, the three independent trustees were each granted 500 common shares
as part of their annual fee, and 1,000 common shares were granted to a trust for
the child of a deceased former trustee, Ralph J. Watts. The shares granted to
the officers and certain employees of RMR vest over a three-year period. The
shares granted to the trustees vest immediately. The Company also issued 52,316
common shares to HRPT Advisors, Inc., an affiliate, as the incentive fee earned
for the year ended December 31, 1997.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company increased the
number of common shares authorized from 125,000,000 to 150,000,000.
On October 5, 1998, the trustees declared a dividend on the Company's
common shares with respect to the quarter ended September 30, 1998 of $.38 per
share, which will be distributed on or about November 20, 1998 to shareholders
of record as of October 22, 1998.
Note 3. Real Estate Properties
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company purchased 28
commercial office properties, 10 medical office properties and five nursing
properties for approximately $819,059, using cash on hand and borrowings under
the Company's bank credit facility. In addition, during the nine-month period,
the Company sold one office property and four nursing properties for $16,969; no
gain or loss was recognized on the sale of these properties.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Note 3. Real Estate Properties - continued
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company funded $10,533
of improvements to its existing properties. At September 30,1998, the Company
had outstanding commitments aggregating approximately $154,585 to acquire
properties or to provide financing. The acquisition of these properties is
subject to various closing conditions customary in real estate transactions and
no assurances can be given as to when or if these properties will be acquired.
Subsequent to September 30, 1998, the Company purchased seven commercial
office properties for approximately $139,507, using cash on hand and by
borrowing $103,500 on the Company's revolving credit facility. The office
properties owned by the Company are managed by RMR.
Note 4. Investment in Hospitality Properties Trust
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At September 30, 1998, the Company owned four million shares of the common
stock of Hospitality Properties Trust ("HPT") with a carrying value of $111,345
and a market value of $119,750. The Company's percentage ownership of HPT was
reduced from 10.3% at December 31, 1997 to 9.3% at September 30, 1998 as a
result of public stock offerings completed by HPT during 1998. As a result of
these transactions, the Company recognized gains of $2,470 in 1998.
Note 5. Real Estate Mortgages and Notes Receivable, net
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company received
regularly scheduled principal payments of $557, principal repayments of
mortgages secured by three retirement facilities and five nursing facilities
totaling $34,334, including principal repayment of $1,365 from a loan to an
affiliate. In addition, the Company purchased a mortgage loan secured by a
commercial office property for $226,000. Subsequent to the acquisition of the
mortgage loan, the Company acquired the beneficial ownership of the property.
Note 6. Indebtedness
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During February 1998, the Company issued $50,000 of Remarketed Reset Notes
due 2007 and $100,000 unsecured 6.7% Senior Notes due 2005. In August 1998, the
Company issued $160,000 unsecured 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2002. Net proceeds
from these issuances of $307,108 were used to repay amounts outstanding under
the Company's revolving credit facility, to purchase real estate and for general
business purposes.
In April 1998, the Company entered into a new $500,000 unsecured revolving
bank credit facility (the "New Credit Facility.") The New Credit Facility
matures in 2002 and bears interest at LIBOR plus a premium. The Company
recognized an extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the
second quarter of 1998 of $2,140, as a result of the write-off of deferred
financing fees associated with the previous bank credit facility.
In July 1998, the Company reset the terms of the Remarketed Reset Notes
(the "Reset Notes") for a period of one year at LIBOR plus a premium.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Versus 1997
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Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1998 increased to
$97.0 million from $57.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997.
Rental income increased by $41.1 million and interest and other income decreased
by $1.4 million. Rental income increased because of new real estate investments
subsequent to September 30, 1997. Interest and other income decreased primarily
as a result of a decrease in mortgage interest income as the Company's mortgage
loan investments are repaid.
Total expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1998 increased to
$58.9 million from $31.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997.
Operating expenses increased by $13.2 million as a result of the Company's
increased investment in "gross leased" real estate assets during the 1998 period
as compared to the 1997 period. Interest expense increased by $7.1 million as a
result of higher borrowings outstanding due to new real estate investments
during the 1998 period. Depreciation and amortization, and general and
administrative expense increased by $6.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively,
primarily as a result of new real estate investments subsequent to September 30,
1997.
Net income increased to $40.1 million, or $.30 per basic and diluted common
share, for the 1998 period from $30.2 million, or $.31 per basic and diluted
common share, for the 1997 period. The change in net income is due primarily to
the increase in new real estate investments since September 30, 1997.
Funds from operations for the three months ended September 30, 1998 were
$58.2 million, or $.44 per basic common share, and $40.1 million, or $.41 per
basic common share, for the 1997 period. Diluted funds from operations for the
three months ended September 30, 1998 were $62.2 million, or $.44 per diluted
common share, and $44.2 million, or $.40 per diluted common share, for the 1997
period. The dividends declared which relate to the three months ended September
30, 1998 and 1997 were $50.0 million, or $.38 per common share, and $36.6
million, or $.37 per common share, respectively.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Versus 1997
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Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 increased to
$252.2 million from $145.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
Rental income increased by $109.5 million and interest and other income
decreased by $3.0 million. Rental income increased because of new real estate
investments subsequent to September 30, 1997. Interest and other income
decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in mortgage interest income as the
Company's mortgage loan investments are repaid.
Total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 increased to
$152.8 million from $76.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
Operating expenses increased by $34.6 million as a result of the Company's
increased investment in "gross leased" real estate assets during the 1998 period
as compared to the 1997 period. Interest expense increased by $20.8 million as a
result of higher borrowings outstanding due to new real estate investments
during the 1998 period. Depreciation and amortization, and general and
administrative expense increased by $16.5 million and $4.2 million,
respectively, primarily as a result of new real estate investments subsequent to
September 30, 1997.
Net income increased to $105.3 million, or $.91 per basic and diluted
common share, for the 1998 period from $77.5 million, or $.86 per basic and
diluted common share, for the 1997 period. Net income increased primarily as a
result of new investments since September 30, 1997 and the recognition of a gain
on an equity transaction of HPT, offset by a decrease in gain on sale of
properties and an increase in extraordinary loss resulting from the early
extinguishment of debt.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Versus 1997 - continued
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Funds from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, were
$153.2 million, or $1.32 per basic common share, and $105.2 million, or $1.17
per basic common share, for the 1997 period. Diluted funds from operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998, were $165.4 million, or $1.30 per
diluted common share, and $117.5 million, or $1.16 per diluted common share, for
the 1997 period. The dividends declared which relate to the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 and 1997 were $140.4 million, or $1.14 per common share, and
$107.7 million, or $1.09 per common share, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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Total assets of the Company increased to $2.9 billion at September 30,
1998, from $2.1 billion at December 31, 1997. The increase is primarily
attributable to new real estate acquisitions.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company purchased 28
commercial office properties, 10 medical office properties and five nursing
properties for approximately $819.1 million, using cash on hand and borrowings
under the Company's bank credit facility. In addition, during the nine-month
period, the Company sold one office property and four nursing properties for
$17.0 million; no gain or loss was recognized on the sale of these properties.
Subsequent to September 30, 1998, the Company purchased seven commercial
office properties for approximately $139.5 million, using cash on hand and by
borrowing $103.5 million on the Company's revolving credit facility.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company funded $10.5
million of improvements to its existing properties, received $557,000 of
regularly scheduled principal payments, received $33.0 million representing
principal repayments of mortgages secured by three retirement facilities and
five nursing facilities, and received $1.4 million from a loan to an affiliate.
In addition, the Company purchased a mortgage loan secured by a commercial
office property for $226.0 million. Subsequent to the acquisition of the
mortgage loan, the Company acquired the beneficial ownership of the property.
At September 30, 1998, the Company owned 4.0 million, or 9.3%, of the
common shares of beneficial interest of HPT with a carrying value of $111.3
million and a market value of $119.8 million. During the nine months ended
September 30, 1998, HPT completed public stock offerings of 3.9 million common
shares of beneficial interest for total consideration of approximately $134.8
million. As a result of these transactions, the Company's ownership percentage
decreased from 10.3% at December 31, 1997 to 9.3% at September 30, 1998 and the
Company realized a gain of $2.5 million in 1998.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company sold 25
million common shares in a public offering and sold 6,977,575 common shares in
four offerings to unit investment trusts sponsored by various investment banks,
raising net proceeds of $580.3 million. Proceeds from these offerings were used
to repay amounts outstanding under the Company's revolving bank credit facility,
to purchase real estate and for general business purposes. In addition, the
Company issued 362,217 common shares due to the conversion of $6.8 million of
its convertible subordinated debentures and issued 286,400 common shares for the
purchase of real estate.
In April 1998, the Company amended and restated its unsecured revolving
bank credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") and increased its amount to
$500.0 million and extended its expiration. The New Credit Facility matures in
2002 and bears interest at LIBOR plus a premium. The Company recognized an
extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of
1998 of $2.1 million as a result of the write-off of deferred financing fees
associated with the previous bank credit facility.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - continued
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At September 30, 1998, the Company had $46.9 million of cash and cash
equivalents, as well as $95.0 million outstanding and $405.0 million available
for borrowing under its bank credit facility.
During February 1998, the Company issued $50.0 million of Remarketed Reset
Notes due 2007 and $100.0 million unsecured 6.7% Senior Notes due 2005. In
August 1998, the Company issued $160.0 million unsecured 6 7/8% Senior Notes due
2002. Net proceeds of approximately $307.1 million were used to repay amounts
outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility, to purchase real
estate and for general business purposes.
In July 1998, the Company reset the terms of the Reset Notes for a period
of one year at LIBOR plus a premium.
At September 30, 1998, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase
properties or provide financing totaling approximately $154.6 million. The
Company intends to fund these commitments with a combination of cash on hand and
amounts available under its existing credit facility. The acquisition of these
properties is subject to various closing conditions customary in real estate
transactions, and no assurances can be given as to when and if these properties
will be acquired.
The Company continues to seek new investments to expand and diversify its
portfolio of leased real estate. As of September 30, 1998, the Company's debt as
a percentage of total market capitalization was approximately 32%.
Year 2000
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The Company's in-house computer systems environment is limited to software
and hardware developed by third parties and installed, operated and monitored by
the Company's investment advisor. All of the Company's computer systems (which
are limited to financial reporting and accounting systems) were installed within
the last two years and management believes such systems are Year 2000 compliant.
All costs associated with the Company's computer systems are borne by the
Company's investment advisor.
Most of the Company's healthcare properties are leased on a triple net
lease basis and are not managed by the Company. These triple net leased
properties are dependent upon the efforts of the Company's third party tenants
and their affiliates which operate such properties. The Company's leases and
other contractual relationships require these operators to conduct the daily
operations of the Company's properties and the scope of the operators'
responsibilities includes ensuring preparedness for the year 2000. Because of
this leasing arrangement, the only actions that the Company can take with
respect to these properties are to inquire about and evaluate its operators'
year 2000 preparedness plans. Some of the Company's triple net leased operators
have responded to Company inquiries regarding their preparedness for issues
related to the year 2000. Based on operator responses to the Company's
inquiries, the Company believes that these operators are in the process of
studying their systems and the systems of their vendors, suppliers and service
providers to ensure preparedness. Current levels of preparedness are varied and
include partially completed inventory and assessment of potential risks,
testing, implementation of plans for remediation and reprogramming and
compliance. While the Company believes the efforts of its tenants described in
their responses will be or are adequate to address year 2000 concerns, there can
be no guarantee that such systems will be year 2000 compliant on a timely basis
and will not have a material effect on the Company.
Most of the Company's commercial office properties and properties leased to
the U.S. Government are leased on a gross or modified gross lease basis and are
managed by the Company. In early 1998 the Company set out to identify issues
associated with year 2000 compliance for such managed leased properties. The
Company has been contacting and will continue to contact vendors to gather
information to assess vendor readiness. In addition, managers and engineers at
each of the Company's regional offices are responsible for gathering and
assessing year 2000 issues affecting specific building systems including life
safety, elevator, garage, security, and energy management systems. The Company
will also request its major tenants to provide the Company with periodic updates
of their year 2000 readiness. The Company expects to complete an overall
assessment of year 2000 issues by first quarter 1999 and perform necessary
system replacements or upgrades, including testing, by third quarter 1999.
Overall financial risk to the Company associated with year 2000 readiness for
these properties is not expected to be material, and most of the cost associated
with correcting non-compliance is expected to be classified as an operating
expense that is reimburseable to the Company under most tenant leases.
If the efforts of the Company, its vendors, its customers and its tenants
to prepare for the year 2000 were ineffective, the Company's properties could be
subject to significant adverse effects, including, but not limited to, loss of
business and growth opportunities, reduced revenues and increased expenses which
might cause operating losses by the Company's tenants at their operating
properties as well as operating losses at the Company's gross leased properties.
Continued or severe operating losses may cause one or more of the Company's
tenants to ultimately default on their leases. Numerous lease defaults could
jeopardize the Company's ability to maintain its financial results of operations
and meet its financial, operating and capital obligations.
The Company does not currently have a contingency plan in place in the
event it, or its operators, do not successfully remedy year 2000 compliance
issues that are identified in a timely manner or fail to identify any year 2000
issues. The Company will evaluate the status of its year 2000 compliance plan in
mid 1999 and determine whether such a plan is necessary.
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Part II Other Information
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Item 2. Changes in Securities.
On July 7, 1998, pursuant to the Company's Incentive Share Award Plan, one
of the Company's independent trustees received a grant of 500 common shares and
officers of the Company and certain employees of RMR received grants of 13,000
common shares, each valued at $18.625 per common share, the closing price of the
common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on July 7, 1998. The grants were
made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
4.1 Indenture dated as of July 9, 1997 by and between HRPT
Properties Trust and State Street Bank and Trust Company
pertaining to Senior Debt Securities. (Incorporated by
reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1997.)
4.2 Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 26, 1998 by and
between HRPT Properties Trust and State Street Bank and Trust
Company pertaining to $160,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount of 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2002.
10.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale among Blackstone/TCC Austin
Partners L.P. and the Company dated July, 1998.
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
1. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 1998 relating to (a)
the change of the Company's name, (b) the election of a new
trustee, and (c) the completion of the acquisition of
beneficial ownership of 1735 Market Street (Items 5 and 7).
2. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 12, 1998 relating to
the pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Company
as of and for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and for the
year ended December 31, 1997 (Item 7).
3. Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 21, 1998 relating to
(a) the purchase agreement dated as of August 21, 1998 by and
among HRPT Properties Trust and the several underwriters named
therein pertaining to $160,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount of 6 7/8 % Senior Notes due 2002, and (b) form of
supplemental indenture dated as of August 26, 1998 by and
between HRPT Properties Trust and State Street Bank and Trust
Company pertaining to $160,000,000 in aggregate principal
amount of 6 7/8% Senior Notes due 2002 (Item 7).
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HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
CERTAIN IMPORTANT FACTORS
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The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements which
constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those statements appear in a number of places
in this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding the intent, belief or
expectations of the Company, its trustees or its officers with respect to the
declaration or payment of dividends, the consummation of additional
acquisitions, policies and plans of the Company regarding investments,
financings or other matters, the Company's qualification and continued
qualification as a real estate investment trust or trends affecting the
Company's or any property's financial condition or results of operations.
Readers are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that
actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward looking
statements as a result of various factors. Such factors include without
limitation changes in financing terms, the Company's ability or inability to
complete acquisitions and financing transactions, results of operations of the
Company's properties and general changes in economic conditions not presently
contemplated. The information contained in this Form 10-Q and the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, including the
information under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations", identifies other important factors that
could cause such differences.
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST ESTABLISHING THE COMPANY,
DATED JULY 1, 1994, A COPY OF WHICH, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO (THE
"DECLARATION"), IS DULY FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND
TAXATION OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, PROVIDES THAT THE NAME "HRPT PROPERTIES
TRUST" REFERS TO THE TRUSTEES UNDER THE DECLARATION COLLECTIVELY AS TRUSTEES,
BUT NOT INDIVIDUALLY OR PERSONALLY, AND THAT NO TRUSTEE, OFFICER, SHAREHOLDER,
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE HELD TO ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY,
JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY, FOR ANY OBLIGATION OF, OR CLAIM AGAINST, THE COMPANY. ALL
PERSONS DEALING WITH THE COMPANY, IN ANY WAY, SHALL LOOK ONLY TO THE ASSETS OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY SUM OR THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OBLIGATION.
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SIGNATURES
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.
HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
By: /s/ David J. Hegarty
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David J. Hegarty
President and Chief Operating Officer
Dated: November 12, 1998
By: /s/ Ajay Saini
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Ajay Saini
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 12, 1998
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