SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006
Commission File No. 1-12504
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND |
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95-4448705 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, California 90401
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
(310) 394-6000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such report) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days.
YES ý NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES o NO ý
Number of shares outstanding of the registrants common stock, as of May 8, 2006 Common Stock, par value $.01 per share: 71,787,675 shares
THE MACERICH COMPANY
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
2
THE MACERICH COMPANY
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS: |
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Property, net |
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$ |
5,671,809 |
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$ |
5,438,496 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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66,808 |
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155,113 |
|
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Restricted cash |
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58,515 |
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54,659 |
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Tenant receivables, net |
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80,851 |
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89,165 |
|
||
Deferred charges and other assets, net |
|
346,152 |
|
360,217 |
|
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Loans to unconsolidated joint ventures |
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1,187 |
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1,415 |
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Due from affiliates |
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4,454 |
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4,258 |
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Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures |
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1,074,590 |
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1,075,621 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
7,304,366 |
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$ |
7,178,944 |
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|
|
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LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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|
|
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Mortgage notes payable: |
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|
|
|
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Related parties |
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$ |
153,716 |
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$ |
154,531 |
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Others |
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3,184,682 |
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3,088,199 |
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Total |
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3,338,398 |
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3,242,730 |
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Bank notes payable |
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1,524,000 |
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2,182,000 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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71,030 |
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75,121 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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202,915 |
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226,985 |
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Preferred stock dividend payable |
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5,970 |
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5,970 |
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Total liabilities |
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5,142,313 |
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5,732,806 |
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Minority interest |
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366,779 |
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284,809 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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|
|
|
|
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Class A participating convertible preferred units |
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213,786 |
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213,786 |
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Class A non-participating convertible preferred units |
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21,501 |
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21,501 |
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Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value, 3,627,131 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 |
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98,934 |
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98,934 |
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Common stockholders equity: |
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|
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Common stock, $.01 par value, 145,000,000 shares authorized, 71,357,903 and 59,941,552 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively |
|
716 |
|
599 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,703,391 |
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1,050,891 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(250,057 |
) |
(209,005 |
) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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7,003 |
|
87 |
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Unamortized restricted stock |
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|
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(15,464 |
) |
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Total common stockholders equity |
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1,461,053 |
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827,108 |
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Total liabilities, preferred stock and common stockholders equity |
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$ |
7,304,366 |
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$ |
7,178,944 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
3
THE MACERICH COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues: |
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Minimum rents |
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$ |
129,763 |
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$ |
91,273 |
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Percentage rents |
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2,929 |
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2,770 |
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Tenant recoveries |
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65,912 |
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44,827 |
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Management Companies |
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7,257 |
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5,277 |
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Other |
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6,795 |
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5,026 |
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Total revenues |
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212,656 |
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149,173 |
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Expenses: |
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Shopping center and operating expenses |
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66,461 |
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47,012 |
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Management Companies operating expenses |
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14,714 |
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11,047 |
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REIT general and administrative expenses |
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3,698 |
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2,652 |
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84,873 |
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60,711 |
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Interest expense: |
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|
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Related parties |
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2,698 |
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2,032 |
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Others |
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68,452 |
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39,925 |
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Total interest expense |
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71,150 |
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41,957 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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61,949 |
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36,159 |
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Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures |
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21,016 |
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11,246 |
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Income tax benefit |
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533 |
|
509 |
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(Loss) gain on sale of assets |
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(502 |
) |
1,308 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
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(1,782 |
) |
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Income from continuing operations |
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13,949 |
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23,409 |
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Discontinued operations: |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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297 |
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Income from discontinued operations |
|
934 |
|
991 |
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Total from discontinued operations |
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934 |
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1,288 |
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Income before minority interest |
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14,883 |
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24,697 |
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Less: Minority interest |
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1,460 |
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4,199 |
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Net income |
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13,423 |
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20,498 |
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Less: preferred dividends |
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5,970 |
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2,358 |
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Net income available to common stockholders |
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$ |
7,453 |
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$ |
18,140 |
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Earnings per common share - basic: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.29 |
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Discontinued operations |
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0.01 |
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0.02 |
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Net income per share available to common stockholders |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.31 |
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Earnings per common share - diluted: |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.28 |
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Discontinued operations |
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0.01 |
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0.02 |
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Net income per share available to common stockholders |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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68,738,000 |
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58,865,000 |
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Diluted |
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82,518,000 |
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73,284,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
4
THE MACERICH COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Accumulated |
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Additional |
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Other |
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Unamortized |
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Common |
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Par |
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Paid-in |
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Accumulated |
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Comprehensive |
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Restricted |
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Stockholders |
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Shares |
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Value |
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Income |
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Stock |
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Equity |
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Balance December 31, 2005 |
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59,941,552 |
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$ |
599 |
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$ |
1,050,891 |
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$ |
(209,005 |
) |
$ |
87 |
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$ |
(15,464 |
) |
$ |
827,108 |
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Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
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13,423 |
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13,423 |
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Reclassification of deferred losses |
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332 |
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332 |
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Interest rate swap/cap agreements |
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6,584 |
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6,584 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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|
|
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13,423 |
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6,916 |
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20,339 |
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Amortization of share-based plans |
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279,904 |
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4 |
|
3,328 |
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3,332 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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4,277 |
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|
26 |
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26 |
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Common stock offering, gross |
|
10,952,381 |
|
110 |
|
761,080 |
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761,190 |
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Underwriting and offering costs |
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(14,702 |
) |
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(14,702 |
) |
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Distributions paid ($0.68) per share |
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(48,505 |
) |
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(48,505 |
) |
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Preferred dividends |
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|
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(5,970 |
) |
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|
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(5,970 |
) |
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Conversion of Operating Partnership Units |
|
179,789 |
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3 |
|
7,051 |
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|
|
|
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|
7,054 |
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Change in accounting principle due to adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) |
|
|
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(15,464 |
) |
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15,464 |
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Reclassification
upon adoption of SFAS No. |
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6,000 |
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6,000 |
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Adjustment to reflect minority interest on a pro rata basis per period end ownership percentage of Operating Partnership units |
|
|
|
|
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(94,819 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
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(94,819 |
) |
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Balance March 31, 2006 |
|
71,357,903 |
|
$ |
716 |
|
$ |
1,703,391 |
|
$ |
(250,057 |
) |
$ |
7,003 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
1,461,053 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
THE MACERICH COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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For the three months |
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|
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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|
|
|
|
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Net income available to common stockholders |
|
$ |
7,453 |
|
$ |
18,140 |
|
Preferred dividends |
|
5,970 |
|
2,358 |
|
||
Net income |
|
13,423 |
|
20,498 |
|
||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
|
1,782 |
|
|
|
||
Loss (gain) on sale of assets |
|
502 |
|
(1,308 |
) |
||
Discontinued operations gain on sale of assets |
|
|
|
(297 |
) |
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
63,537 |
|
37,653 |
|
||
Amortization of net premium on mortgage notes payable |
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(3,333 |
) |
(681 |
) |
||
Amortization of share-based plans |
|
2,479 |
|
1,625 |
|
||
Minority interest |
|
1,460 |
|
4,199 |
|
||
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
(21,016 |
) |
(11,246 |
) |
||
Distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
772 |
|
630 |
|
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: |
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|
|
|
|
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Tenant receivables, net |
|
8,337 |
|
6,044 |
|
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Other assets |
|
4,102 |
|
5,176 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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(10,203 |
) |
2,538 |
|
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Due from affiliates |
|
(196 |
) |
(2,633 |
) |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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(10,055 |
) |
(2,145 |
) |
||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
51,591 |
|
60,053 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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|
|
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Acquisitions of property and property improvements |
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(262,672 |
) |
(30,831 |
) |
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Issuance of note receivable |
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(10,000 |
) |
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|
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Deferred leasing charges |
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(6,533 |
) |
(3,691 |
) |
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Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
24,199 |
|
13,598 |
|
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Contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures |
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(2,871 |
) |
(26,472 |
) |
||
Acquisitions of unconsolidated joint ventures |
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|
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(32,479 |
) |
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Repayments from (loans to) unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
228 |
|
(154 |
) |
||
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
155 |
|
6,945 |
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Restricted cash |
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(3,856 |
) |
(4,134 |
) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(261,350 |
) |
(77,218 |
) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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|
|
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Proceeds from mortgages and bank notes payable |
|
312,845 |
|
234,300 |
|
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Payments on mortgages and bank notes payable |
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(871,844 |
) |
(186,574 |
) |
||
Deferred financing costs |
|
(900 |
) |
(77 |
) |
||
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options |
|
26 |
|
|
|
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Net proceeds from stock offering |
|
746,809 |
|
|
|
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Dividends and distributions |
|
(59,512 |
) |
(47,152 |
) |
||
Dividends to preferred stockholders / preferred unitholders |
|
(5,970 |
) |
(2,358 |
) |
||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
121,454 |
|
(1,861 |
) |
||
Net decrease in cash |
|
(88,305 |
) |
(19,026 |
) |
||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
155,113 |
|
72,114 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
66,808 |
|
$ |
53,088 |
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
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Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized |
|
$ |
79,215 |
|
$ |
41,663 |
|
Non-cash transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Reclassification from other accrued liabilities to additional paid-in capital upon adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) |
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
$ |
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
THE MACERICH COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
1. Organization:
The Macerich Company (Company) is involved in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and community shopping centers located throughout the United States. The Company was organized as a Maryland corporation in September 1993.
The Company is the sole general partner of, and owns or has a majority of the ownership interests in The Macerich Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the Operating Partnership). As of March 31, 2006, the Operating Partnership owned or had an ownership interest in 76 regional shopping centers, 20 community shopping centers and two development properties aggregating approximately 80 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA). These 98 regional, community and development shopping centers are referred to hereinafter as the Centers, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Company is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) and conducts all of its operations through the Operating Partnership and the Companys management companies, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Macerich Management Company, a California corporation (MMC), Westcor Partners, LLC, a Arizona limited liability company, Macerich Westcor Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Westcor Partners of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. As part of the Wilmorite closing (See Note 11- Acquisitions), the Company acquired MACW Mall Management, Inc., a New York corporation and MACW Property Management, LLC, a New York limited liability company. These two management companies are collectively referred to herein as the Wilmorite Management Companies. The three Westcor management companies are collectively referred to herein as the Westcor Management Companies. All seven of the management companies are collectively referred to herein as the Management Companies.
The Company was organized to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As of March 31, 2006, the 16% limited partnership interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company is reflected in these financial statements as minority interest.
2. Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and have not been audited by independent public accountants.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Operating Partnership. The interests in the Operating Partnership are known as OP units. OP units not held by the Company are redeemable, subject to certain restrictions, on a one-for-one basis for the Companys common stock or cash at the Companys option. Investments in entities that meet the definition of a variable interest entity in which an enterprise absorbs the majority of the entitys expected losses, receives a majority of the entitys expected residual returns, or both, as a result of ownership, contractual or other financial interests in the entity are consolidated; otherwise they are accounted for under the equity method and are reflected as Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods have been made. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
7
A reclassification has been made to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 to reclassify $630 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures from net cash used in investing activities to net cash provided by operating activities as distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures.
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets:
On January 5, 2005, the Company sold Arizona Lifestyle Galleries for $4,300. The sale of this property resulted in a gain on sale of $297 and the impact on the results for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was insignificant.
The results of Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The Company has identified this asset for disposition. Total revenues associated with Crossroads Mall were approximately $2,910 and $2,836 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The results of Scottsdale/101 Associates for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, the Company identified this asset for disposition. Total revenues associated with Scottsdale/101 Associates were approximately $2,597 and $2,208 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised), Share-Based Payment SFAS No. 123(R) requires that all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. The Company adopted this statement at January 1, 2006. See Note 14 Share-Based Plans, for the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) on the results of operations.
In March 2005, FASB issued FIN No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations - an interpretation of SFAS No. 143. FIN No. 47, requires that a liability be recognized for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value can be reasonably estimated. As a result of the Companys evaluation of FIN No. 47, the Company recorded an additional liability of $615 in 2005. As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Companys liability for retirement obligations was $535 and $1,163, respectively.
In June 2005, a consensus was reached by FASB related to Issue No. 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners have Certain Rights. Effective for general partners of all new limited partnerships and for existing limited partnerships for which the partnership agreements are modified, the guidance in this Issue became effective after June 29, 2005. For general partners in all other limited partnerships, the guidance in this Issue will become effective no later than the beginning of the first reporting period in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005, and provides that application of either one of two transition methods described in the Issue would be acceptable. The adoption of this Issue did not have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial condition.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments An Amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. This statement amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. SFAS No. 155 permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. This statement also establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 155 for fiscal year 2007 and does not expect its adoption to have a material effect on the Companys results of operations or financial condition.
8
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company calculates the fair value of financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of those financial instruments. When the fair value reasonably approximates the carrying value, no additional disclosure is made. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
In accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, the Company recognizes all derivatives in the consolidated financial statements and measures the derivatives at fair value. The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage or hedge interest rate risk. The Company requires that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. For derivative instruments associated with the hedge of an anticipated transaction, hedge effectiveness criteria also requires that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Any instrument that meets these cash flow hedging criteria, and other criteria required by SFAS No. 133, is formally designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. The Company designs its hedges to be perfectly effective. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified resulting in some ineffectiveness, the portion of the change in the derivative fair value related to the ineffectiveness from period to period will be included in net income. If any derivative instrument used for risk management does not meet the hedging criteria, it is marked-to-market each period in the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2006, four of the Companys seven derivative instruments were designated as cash flow hedges.
On an ongoing quarterly basis, the Company adjusts its balance sheet to reflect the current fair value of its derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in income or comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedged transaction. To the extent that the change in value of a derivative does not perfectly offset the change in value of the instrument being hedged, the ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in income. There were no ineffective portions during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to income. This reclassification occurs when the hedged items are also recognized in income. The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.
To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Company uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, and termination cost at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had $2,430 and $2,762, respectively, reflected in other comprehensive income related to treasury rate locks settled in prior years. The Company reclassified $332 and $330 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to treasury rate lock transactions settled in prior years from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings. It is anticipated that an additional $996 will be reclassified during the remainder of 2006.
9
Interest rate swap and cap agreements are purchased by the Company from third parties to hedge the risk of interest rate increases on some of the Companys floating rate debt. Payments received as a result of these agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense. The fair value of these agreements are included in deferred charges and other assets. The fair value of these agreements will vary with fluctuations in interest rates and will either be recorded in income or other comprehensive income depending on its effectiveness. The Company will be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counter parties to the financial instruments; however, management does not anticipate nonperformance by the counter parties. Additionally, the Company recorded other comprehensive income of $6,584 and $268 related to the marking-to-market of interest rate swap/cap agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The interest rate caps and interest rate swap transactions are described below.
The $450,000 term loan (See Note 7 Bank Notes Payable) has an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixes the interest rate at 6.30% from December 1, 2005 to April 15, 2010. The fair value of the swap at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was $5,555 and ($927), respectively.
The Company has an interest rate cap from July 9, 2004 to August 9, 2007 with a notional amount of $30,000 on its loan at La Cumbre Plaza (See Note 6 Mortgage Notes Payable). This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR rate from exceeding 7.12%. The fair value of this cap agreement at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was zero.
The Company has an interest cap agreement from September 9, 2005 to December 15, 2007 with a notional amount of $72,000 on its Greece Ridge loan (See Note 6 Mortgage Notes Payable). This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR rate from exceeding 6.625% through September 15, 2006 and 7.95% through December 15, 2007. The fair value of the cap agreement at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was zero.
The Company has an interest cap agreement from February 2, 2006 to March 1, 2008 with a notional amount of $50,000 on its Panorama loan (See Note 6 Mortgage Notes Payable). This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR rate from exceeding 6.65%. The fair value of the cap agreement at March 31, 2006 was $9.
The Company has three interest rate cap agreements that are stand-alone derivative instruments and do not qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133.
Earnings per Share (EPS):
The computation of basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the effect of dilutive securities calculated using the treasury stock method. The OP units not held by the Company have been included in the diluted EPS since they may be redeemable on a one-for-one basis, at the Companys option.
10
The following table computes the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation (dollars and shares in thousands):
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
||||||||||||
|
|
Net |
|
Shares |
|
Per |
|
Net |
|
Shares |
|
Per |
|
||||
Net income |
|
$ |
13,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Less: Preferred dividends (1) |
|
5,970 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Basic EPS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net income available to common stockholders |
|
7,453 |
|
68,738 |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
18,140 |
|
58,865 |
|
$ |
0.31 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Diluted EPS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Conversion of OP units |
|
1,460 |
|
13,485 |
|
|
|
4,199 |
|
14,075 |
|
|
|
||||
Employee stock options |
|
|
|
295 |
|
|
|
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
||||
Net income available to common stockholders |
|
$ |
8,913 |
|
82,518 |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
22,339 |
|
73,284 |
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2006, the preferred dividends include $3,503 of convertible preferred units (See Note 11 Acquisitions).
The minority interest as reflected in the Companys consolidated statements of operations has been allocated for EPS calculations as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
||||
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
||
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
1,307 |
|
$ |
3,953 |
|
Discontinued operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Gain on sale of assets |
|
|
|
57 |
|
||
Income from discontinued operations |
|
153 |
|
189 |
|
||
|
|
$ |
1,460 |
|
$ |
4,199 |
|
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3. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures:
The following are the Companys investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. The Operating Partnerships interest in each joint venture property as of March 31, 2006 is as follows:
Joint Venture |
|
Partnerships |
|
SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. |
|
50.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Pacific Premier Retail Trust |
|
51.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Westcor Joint Ventures: |
|
|
|
Camelback Colonnade SPE LLC |
|
75.0 |
% |
Chandler Festival SPE, LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Chandler Gateway SPE LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Chandler Village Center, LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Coolidge Holding LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Desert Sky MallTenants in Common |
|
50.0 |
% |
East Mesa Land, L.L.C. |
|
50.0 |
% |
East Mesa Mall, L.L.C.Superstition Springs Center |
|
33.3 |
% |
Jaren Associates #4 |
|
12.5 |
% |
New River AssociatesArrowhead Towne Center |
|
33.3 |
% |
Propcor Associates |
|
25.0 |
% |
Propcor II Associates, LLCBoulevard Shops |
|
50.0 |
% |
Russ Lyon Realty/Westcor Venture I |
|
50.0 |
% |
SanTan Village Phase 2 LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Scottsdale Fashion Square Partnership |
|
50.0 |
% |
Westcor/Gilbert, L.L.C. |
|
50.0 |
% |
Westcor/Goodyear, L.L.C. |
|
50.0 |
% |
Westcor/Queen Creek LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Westcor/Queen Creek Commercial LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Westcor/Queen Creek Medical LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Westcor/Queen Creek Residential LLC |
|
37.5 |
% |
Westcor/Surprise LLC |
|
33.3 |
% |
Westlinc AssociatesHilton Village |
|
50.0 |
% |
Westpen Associates |
|
50.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Other Joint Ventures: |
|
|
|
Biltmore Shopping Center Partners LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Corte Madera Village, LLC |
|
50.1 |
% |
Macerich Northwestern Associates |
|
50.0 |
% |
MetroRising AMS Holding LLC |
|
15.0 |
% |
NorthPark Land Partners, LP |
|
50.0 |
% |
NorthPark Partners, LP |
|
50.0 |
% |
PHXAZ/Kierland Commons, L.L.C. |
|
24.5 |
% |
Tysons Corner Holdings LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Tysons Corner Property Holdings LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Tysons Corner LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Tysons Corner Property Holdings II LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
Tysons Corner Property LLC |
|
50.0 |
% |
West Acres Development, LLP |
|
19.0 |
% |
W.M. Inland, L.L.C. |
|
50.0 |
% |
WM Ridgmar, L.P. |
|
50.0 |
% |
The Company accounts for unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.
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Although the Company has a greater than 50% interest in Pacific Premier Retail Trust, Camelback Colonnade SPE LLC and Corte Madera Village, LLC, the Company shares management control with these joint venture partners and accounts for these joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.
On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.3 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160,000 and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112,000 floating rate loan on the property. The Companys share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7,200 which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Companys line of credit. The results of Metrocenter are included below for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.
On January 21, 2005, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 437,000 square foot mixed use center in Phoenix, Arizona. The joint ventures purchase price for the interest in the center was $49,000. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price with cash and borrowings under the Companys line of credit. The results of Kierland Commons are included below for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.
On April 8, 2005, the Company in a 50/50 joint venture with an affiliate of Walton Street Capital, LLC, acquired Ridgmar Mall, a 1.3 million square foot super-regional mall in Fort Worth, Texas. The total purchase price was $71,075 and concurrently with the transaction, the joint venture placed a $57,400 fixed rate loan of 6.0725% on the property. The balance of the Companys pro rata share, $6,838, of the purchase price was funded by borrowings under the Companys line of credit. The results of Ridgmar Mall are included below for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.
On April 25, 2005, as part of the Wilmorite acquisition (See Note 11 Acquisitions), the Company became a 50% joint venture partner in Tysons Corner, a 2.2 million super-regional mall in McLean, Virginia. The results of Tysons Corner below are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.
Combined and condensed balance sheets and statements of operations are presented below for all unconsolidated joint ventures.
Combined and Condensed Balance Sheets of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
|
|
March 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Properties, net |
|
$ |
4,090,096 |
|
$ |
4,127,540 |
|
Other assets |
|
412,675 |
|
333,022 |
|
||
Total assets |
|
$ |
4,502,771 |
|
$ |
4,460,562 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Liabilities and partners capital: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Mortgage notes payable(1) |
|
$ |
3,125,225 |
|
$ |
3,077,018 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
159,527 |
|
169,253 |
|
||
The Companys capital(2) |
|
618,947 |
|
618,803 |
|
||
Outside partners capital |
|
599,072 |
|
595,488 |
|
||
Total liabilities and partners capital |
|
$ |
4,502,771 |
|
$ |
4,460,562 |
|
(1) Certain joint ventures have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company should the joint venture be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt. As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the total amount of debt that could recourse to the Company was $10,189 and $21,630, respectively.
(2) The Companys investment in unconsolidated joint ventures was $455,643 and $456,818 more than the underlying equity as reflected in the joint ventures financial statements as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. This represents the difference between the cost of the investment and the book value of the underlying equity of the joint venture. The Company is amortizing this difference into income on a straight-line basis, consistent with the depreciable lives on property. The depreciation and amortization was $3,583 and $3,436 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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Combined and Condensed Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
|
|
SDG |
|
Pacific |
|
Westcor |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Minimum rents |
|
$ |
24,024 |
|
$ |
31,377 |
|
$ |
24,822 |
|
$ |
39,563 |
|
$ |
119,786 |
|
Percentage rents |
|
1,109 |
|
1,637 |
|
922 |
|
1,728 |
|
5,396 |
|
|||||
Tenant recoveries |
|
11,620 |
|
11,509 |
|
10,510 |
|
23,908 |
|
57,547 |
|
|||||
Other |
|
797 |
|
862 |
|
1,561 |
|
4,228 |
|
7,448 |
|
|||||
Total revenues |
|
37,550 |
|
45,385 |
|
37,815 |
|
69,427 |
|
190,177 |
|
|||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Shopping center and operating expenses |
|
14,616 |
|
12,071 |
|
11,152 |
|
24,317 |
|
62,156 |
|
|||||
Interest expense |
|
9,170 |
|
12,824 |
|
8,664 |
|
12,169 |
|
42,827 |
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
7,367 |
|
7,157 |
|
7,241 |
|
14,557 |
|
36,322 |
|
|||||
Total operating expenses |
|
31,153 |
|
32,052 |
|
27,057 |
|
51,043 |
|
141,305 |
|
|||||
Net income |
|
$ |
6,397 |
|
$ |
13,333 |
|
$ |
10,758 |
|
$ |
18,384 |
|
$ |
48,872 |
|
Companys equity in net income |
|
$ |
3,198 |
|
$ |
6,713 |
|
$ |
3,996 |
|
$ |
7,109 |
|
$ |
21,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Minimum rents |
|
$ |
22,956 |
|
$ |
28,570 |
|
$ |
21,616 |
|
$ |
20,051 |
|
$ |
93,193 |
|
Percentage rents |
|
1,205 |
|
1,279 |
|
553 |
|
884 |
|
3,921 |
|
|||||
Tenant recoveries |
|
11,091 |
|
10,419 |
|
9,303 |
|
9,504 |
|
40,317 |
|
|||||
Other |
|
1,420 |
|
925 |
|
1,034 |
|
2,503 |
|
5,882 |
|
|||||
Total revenues |
|
36,672 |
|
41,193 |
|
32,506 |
|
32,942 |
|
143,313 |
|
|||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Shopping center and operating expenses |
|
14,635 |
|
11,736 |
|
10,480 |
|
13,438 |
|
50,289 |
|
|||||
Interest expense |
|
8,604 |
|
11,296 |
|
8,392 |
|
8,256 |
|
36,548 |
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
7,189 |
|
6,814 |
|
9,606 |
|
6,115 |
|
29,724 |
|
|||||
Total operating expenses |
|
30,428 |
|
29,846 |
|
28,478 |
|
27,809 |
|
116,561 |
|
|||||
Gain on sale of assets |
|
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
880 |
|
|||||
Net income |
|
$ |
6,244 |
|
$ |
11,347 |
|
$ |
4,908 |
|
$ |
5,133 |
|
$ |
27,632 |
|
Companys equity in net income |
|
$ |
3,122 |
|
$ |
5,786 |
|
$ |
109 |
|
$ |
2,229 |
|
$ |
11,246 |
|
Significant accounting policies used by the unconsolidated joint ventures are similar to those used by the Company. Included in mortgage notes payable are amounts due to affiliates of Northwestern Mutual Life (NML) of $136,514 and $137,954 as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. NML is considered a related party because they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates. Interest expense incurred on these borrowings amounted to $2,276 and $2,348 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively.
4. Property:
Property consists of the following:
|
|
March 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
Land |
|
$ |
1,181,079 |
|
$ |
1,095,180 |
|
Building improvements |
|
4,765,373 |
|
4,604,803 |
|
||
Tenant improvements |
|
225,020 |
|
222,619 |
|
||
Equipment and furnishings |
|
78,274 |
|
75,836 |
|
||
Construction in progress |
|
186,214 |
|
162,157 |
|
||
|
|
6,435,960 |
|
6,160,595 |
|
||
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
(764,151 |
) |
(722,099 |
) |
||
|
|
$ |
5,671,809 |
|
$ |
5,438,496 |
|
The Company had a loss of $623 from the sale of assets and a $121 gain from the sale of land, during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and a gain on sale of land of $1,308 for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
14
5. Deferred Charges And Other Assets:
Deferred charges and other assets are summarized as follows:
|
|
March 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
Leasing |
|
$ |
123,915 |
|
$ |
117,060 |
|
Financing |
|
37,527 |
|
39,323 |
|
||
Intangible assets resulting from SFAS No. 141 allocations: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
In-place lease values |
|
214,723 |
|
218,488 |
|
||
Leasing commissions and legal costs |
|
35,896 |
|
36,732 |
|
||
|
|
412,061 |
|
411,603 |
|
||
Less accumulated amortization |
|
(160,217 |
) |
(142,747 |
) |
||
|
|
251,844 |
|
268,856 |
|
||
Other assets |
|
94,308 |
|
91,361 |
|
||
|
|
$ |
346,152 |
|
$ |
360,217 |
|
Additionally, as it relates to SFAS No. 141, a deferred credit representing the allocated value to below market leases of $77,858 and $84,241 is recorded in Other accrued liabilities of the Company, as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Included in Other assets of the Company is an allocated value of above market leases of $29,845 and $28,660, as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Accordingly, the allocated values of below and above market leases will be amortized into minimum rents on a straight-line basis over the individual remaining lease terms.
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6. Mortgage Notes Payable:
Mortgage notes payable consist of the following:
|
|
Carrying Amount of Mortgage Notes (a) |
|
|
|
Monthly |
|
|
|
|||||||||||
|
|
March 31, 2006 |
|
December 31, 2005 |
|
Interest |
|
Payment |
|
Maturity |
|
|||||||||
Property Pledged as Collateral |
|
Other |
|
Related Party |
|
Other |
|
Related Party |
|
Rate |
|
Term (b) |
|
Date |
|
|||||
Borgata |
|
$ |
15,284 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
15,422 |
|
$ |
|
|
5.39 |
% |
$ |
115 |
|
2007 |
|
Capitola Mall |
|
|
|
42,180 |
|
|
|
42,573 |
|
7.13 |
% |
380 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Carmel Plaza |
|
26,963 |
|
|
|
27,064 |
|
|
|
8.18 |
% |
202 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
Chandler Fashion Center |
|
175,131 |
|
|
|
175,853 |
|
|
|
5.48 |
% |
1,043 |
|
2012 |
|
|||||
Chesterfield Towne Center (c) |
|
58,162 |
|
|
|
58,483 |
|
|
|
9.07 |
% |
548 |
|
2024 |
|
|||||
Citadel, The |
|
63,587 |
|
|
|
64,069 |
|
|
|
7.20 |
% |
544 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Danbury Fair Mall |
|
187,557 |
|
|
|
189,137 |
|
|
|
4.64 |
% |
1,225 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Eastview Commons |
|
9,336 |
|
|
|
9,411 |
|
|
|
5.46 |
% |
66 |
|
2010 |
|
|||||
Eastview Mall |
|
104,198 |
|
|
|
104,654 |
|
|
|
5.10 |
% |
592 |
|
2014 |
|
|||||
Fiesta Mall |
|
84,000 |
|
|
|
84,000 |
|
|
|
4.88 |
% |
346 |
|
2015 |
|
|||||
Flagstaff Mall |
|
37,000 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
|
|
4.97 |
% |
155 |
|
2015 |
|
|||||
FlatIron Crossing |
|
193,417 |
|
|
|
194,188 |
|
|
|
5.23 |
% |
1,102 |
|
2013 |
|
|||||
Freehold Raceway Mall |
|
187,721 |
|
|
|
189,161 |
|
|
|
4.68 |
% |
1,184 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Fresno Fashion Fair |
|
65,291 |
|
|
|
65,535 |
|
|
|
6.52 |
% |
437 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Great Northern Mall |
|
41,414 |
|
|
|
41,575 |
|
|
|
5.19 |
% |
224 |
|
2013 |
|
|||||
Greece Ridge Center (d) |
|
72,000 |
|
|
|
72,012 |
|
|
|
5.40 |
% |
305 |
|
2007 |
|
|||||
Greeley Mall |
|
28,704 |
|
|
|
28,849 |
|
|
|
6.18 |
% |
197 |
|
2013 |
|
|||||
La Cumbre Plaza (e) |
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
5.45 |
% |
133 |
|
2007 |
|
|||||
La Encantada (f) |
|
51,000 |
|
|
|
45,905 |
|
|
|
6.29 |
% |
248 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Marketplace Mall |
|
41,282 |
|
|
|
41,545 |
|
|
|
5.30 |
% |
267 |
|
2017 |
|
|||||
Northridge Mall (g) |
|
83,515 |
|
|
|
83,840 |
|
|
|
4.84 |
% |
453 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
Northwest Arkansas Mall |
|
54,052 |
|
|
|
54,442 |
|
|
|
7.33 |
% |
434 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
Oaks, The (h) |
|
108,000 |
|
|
|
108,000 |
|
|
|
5.60 |
% |
487 |
|
2006 |
|
|||||
Pacific View |
|
91,200 |
|
|
|
91,512 |
|
|
|
7.16 |
% |
648 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Panorama Mall (i) |
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
32,250 |
|
|
|
5.48 |
% |
228 |
|
2010 |
|
|||||
Paradise Valley Mall |
|
76,452 |
|
|
|
76,930 |
|
|
|
5.39 |
% |
506 |
|
2007 |
|
|||||
Paradise Valley Mall |
|
22,817 |
|
|
|
23,033 |
|
|
|
5.89 |
% |
183 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
Pittsford Plaza |
|
25,769 |
|
|
|
25,930 |
|
|
|
5.02 |
% |
160 |
|
2013 |
|
|||||
Prescott Gateway (j) |
|
35,280 |
|
|
|
35,280 |
|
|
|
6.46 |
% |
177 |
|
2007 |
|
|||||
Paradise Village Ground Leases |
|
|
|
|
|
7,190 |
|
|
|
5.39 |
% |
|
|
(k) |
|
|||||
Queens Center |
|
93,093 |
|
|
|
93,461 |
|
|
|
6.88 |
% |
633 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
Queens Center |
|
111,536 |
|
111,536 |
|
111,958 |
|
111,958 |
|
7.00 |
% |
1,501 |
|
2013 |
|
|||||
Rimrock Mall |
|
43,891 |
|
|
|
44,032 |
|
|
|
7.45 |
% |
320 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Rotterdam Square (l) |
|
9,719 |
|
|
|
9,786 |
|
|
|
6.43 |
% |
63 |
|
2006 |
|
|||||
Salisbury, Centre at (m) |
|
79,875 |
|
|
|
79,875 |
|
|
|
4.75 |
% |
316 |
|
2006 |
|
|||||
Santa Monica Place |
|
80,793 |
|
|
|
81,052 |
|
|
|
7.70 |
% |
606 |
|
2010 |
|
|||||
Scottsdale/101 (n) |
|
56,000 |
|
|
|
56,000 |
|
|
|
6.05 |
% |
262 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Shoppingtown Mall |
|
47,364 |
|
|
|
47,752 |
|
|
|
5.01 |
% |
319 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
South Plains Mall |
|
60,332 |
|
|
|
60,561 |
|
|
|
8.22 |
% |
454 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
South Towne Center |
|
64,000 |
|
|
|
64,000 |
|
|
|
6.61 |
% |
357 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Towne Mall |
|
15,615 |
|
|
|
15,724 |
|
|
|
4.99 |
% |
101 |
|
2012 |
|
|||||
Valley River Center (o) |
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.58 |
% |
465 |
|
2016 |
|
|||||
Valley View Center |
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
5.72 |
% |
604 |
|
2011 |
|
|||||
Victor Valley, Mall of |
|
53,303 |
|
|
|
53,601 |
|
|
|
4.60 |
% |
304 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Village Center |
|
|
|
|
|
6,877 |
|
|
|
5.39 |
% |
|
|
(k) |
|
|||||
Village Fair North |
|
11,447 |
|
|
|
11,524 |
|
|
|
5.89 |
% |
82 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Village Plaza |
|
4,949 |
|
|
|
5,024 |
|
|
|
5.39 |
% |
47 |
|
2006 |
|
|||||
Vintage Faire Mall |
|
66,047 |
|
|
|
66,266 |
|
|
|
7.89 |
% |
508 |
|
2010 |
|
|||||
Westside Pavilion |
|
94,537 |
|
|
|
94,895 |
|
|
|
6.67 |
% |
628 |
|
2008 |
|
|||||
Wilton Mall |
|
48,049 |
|
|
|
48,541 |
|
|
|
4.79 |
% |
349 |
|
2009 |
|
|||||
|
|
$ |
3,184,682 |
|
$ |
153,716 |
|
$ |
3,088,199 |
|
$ |
154,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
The mortgage notes payable balances include the unamortized debt premiums (discount). Debt premiums (discount) represent the excess of the fair value of debt over the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions and are amortized into interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt in a manner that approximates the effective interest method. |
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The debt premiums (discount) as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 consist of the following:
Property Pledged as Collateral |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
||
Borgata |
|
$ |
465 |
|
$ |
538 |
|
Danbury Fair Mall |
|
20,819 |
|
21,862 |
|
||
Eastview Commons |
|
928 |
|
979 |
|
||
Eastview Mall |
|
2,230 |
|
2,300 |
|
||
Freehold Raceway Mall |
|
18,381 |
|
19,239 |
|
||
Great Northern Mall |
|
(211 |
) |
(218 |
) |
||
Marketplace Mall |
|
1,935 |
|
1,976 |
|
||
Paradise Valley Mall |
|
592 |
|
789 |
|
||
Paradise Valley Mall |
|
905 |
|
978 |
|
||
Pittsford Plaza |
|
1,150 |
|
1,192 |
|
||
Paradise Village Ground Leases |
|
|
|
30 |
|
||
Rotterdam Square |
|
83 |
|
110 |
|
||
Shoppingtown Mall |
|
5,629 |
|
5,896 |
|
||
Towne Mall |
|
629 |
|
652 |
|
||
Victor Valley, Mall of |
|
619 |
|
699 |
|
||
Village Center |
|
|
|
35 |
|
||
Village Fair North |
|
219 |
|
243 |
|
||
Village Plaza |
|
91 |
|
130 |
|
||
Wilton Mall |
|
5,294 |
|
5,661 |
|
||
|
|
$ |
59,758 |
|
$ |
63,091 |
|
(b) |
|
This represents the monthly payment of principal and interest. |
|
|
|
(c) |
|
In addition to monthly principal and interest payments, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, may be due to the extent that 35% of the amount by which the propertys gross receipts exceeds a base amount. Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $70 and $199 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
|
|
|
(d) |
|
The floating rate loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.65%. The Company has stepped interest rate cap agreements over the term of the loan that effectively prevents LIBOR from exceeding 7.95%. |
|
|
|
(e) |
|
The floating rate loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.88% that matures in August 9, 2007 with two one-year extensions through August 9, 2009. The Company has an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents LIBOR from exceeding 7.12%. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the total interest rate was 5.45% and 5.25%, respectively. |
|
|
|
(f) |
|
This represents a construction loan which shall not exceed $51,000 that bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. On January 6, 2006, the Company modified the loan to reduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.75% with the opportunity for further reduction upon satisfaction of certain conditions to LIBOR plus 1.50%. The maturity was extended to August 1, 2008 with two extension options of eighteen and twelve months, respectively. |
|
|
|
(g) |
|
The loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converted at January 1, 2005 to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%. The effective interest rate over the entire term is 4.84%. |
|
|
|
(h) |
|
Concurrent with the acquisition of the mall, the Company placed a $108,000 loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% and maturing July 1, 2004 with three consecutive one year options. $92,000 of the loan is at LIBOR plus 0.7% and $16,000 is at LIBOR plus 3.75%. In July 2005, the Company extended the loan maturity to July 2006. In May 2006, the Company paid off $16,000 of the loan. |
|
|
|
(i) |
|
On February 15, 2006, the Company paid off the existing floating rate loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.65% and replaced it with a $50.0 million floating rate loan that bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.85% and matures in February 2010. There is an interest rate cap agreement on the new loan which effectively prevents LIBOR from exceeding 6.65%. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the total interest rate was 5.48% and 4.90%, respectively. |
|
|
|
(j) |
|
The floating rate loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the total interest rate was 6.46% and 6.03%, respectively. |
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(k) These loans were paid off in full on January 3, 2006.
(l) The floating rate loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the total interest rate was 6.43% and 6.00%, respectively.
(m) This floating rate loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.375% and was to mature on February 20, 2006. On April 19, 2006, the Company refinanced the loan on the property. The existing loan was replaced with an $115,000 loan bearing interest at 5.79% and maturing on May 1, 2016.
(n) The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $54,000, which bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.00%. On September 22, 2005, this loan was modified to increase the loan to $56,000 and to reduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.25%. At March 31, 2006, the total interest rate was 6.05%. The loan matures on September 16, 2008 and has two one-year extension options.
(o) Concurrent with the acquisition of this property, the Company placed a $100,000 loan that bears interest at 5.58% and matures on February 16, 2016.
Most of the mortgage loan agreements contain a prepayment penalty provision for the early extinguishment of the debt.
Total interest expense capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was $3,037, and $2,204, respectively.
Related party mortgage notes payable are amounts due to affiliates of NML.
The fair value of mortgage notes payable is estimated to be approximately $3,369,322 and $3,341,000, at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, based on current interest rates for comparable loans.
7. Bank Notes Payable:
The Company has a revolving line of credit of $1,000,000 with a maturity of July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension. The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70% depending on the Companys overall leverage level. As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, $824,000 and $863,000 of borrowings were outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 6.47% and 5.93%, respectively.
On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250,000 in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down the Companys line of credit. At March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, $250,000 was outstanding at an interest rate of 6.43% and 6.0%, respectively. The Company had an interest rate swap agreement from November 2003 to October 13, 2005, which effectively fixed the LIBOR rate at 4.45%. On April 25, 2005, the Company modified the notes and reduced the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.5% to LIBOR plus 1.5%.
On April 25, 2005, concurrent with the Wilmorite acquisition (See Note 11 Acquisitions), the Company obtained a five-year, $450,000 term loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% and a $650,000 acquisition loan which had a term of up to two years and bore interest initially at LIBOR plus 1.60%. In November 2005, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement that effectively fixed the interest rate of the $450,000 term loan at 6.30% from December 1, 2005 to April 15, 2010. At December 31, 2005 the entire term loan and $619,000 of the acquisition loan were outstanding with interest rates of 6.30% and 6.04%, respectively. On January 19, 2006, concurrent with a stock offering (See Note 12 Stock Offering), the acquisition loan was paid off in full, resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1,782. As of March 31, 2006, the entire term loan was outstanding with an interest rate of 6.30%.
As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with all applicable loan covenants.
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8. Related-Party Transactions:
Certain unconsolidated joint ventures have engaged the Management Companies to manage the operations of the Centers. Under these arrangements, the Management Companies are reimbursed for compensation paid to on-site employees, leasing agents and project managers at the Centers, as well as insurance costs and other administrative expenses. The following are fees charged to unconsolidated joint ventures:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
||||
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Management Fees |
|
|
|
|
|
||
MMC |
|
$ |
3,011 |
|
$ |
2,352 |
|
Westcor Management Companies |
|
1,664 |
|
1,398 |
|
||
Wilmorite Management Companies |
|
343 |
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
5,018 |
|
$ |
3,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Development and Leasing Fees |
|
|
|
|
|
||
MMC |
|
$ |
258 |
|
$ |
244 |
|
Westcor Management Companies |
|
756 |
|
393 |
|
||
Wilmorite Management Companies |
|
47 |
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
1,061 |
|
$ |
637 |
|
Certain mortgage notes on the properties are held by NML (See Note 6 Mortgage Notes Payable). NML is considered to be a related party because they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates. Interest expense in connection with these notes was $2,696 and $2,032 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable to these partners of $805 and $782 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $1,187 and $1,415, respectively. Interest income associated with these notes was $24 and $88 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. These loans represent initial funds advanced to development stage projects prior to construction loan funding. Correspondingly, loan payables have in the same amount have been accrued as an obligation by the various joint ventures.
Due from affiliates of $4,454 and $4,258 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, represents unreimbursed costs and fees due from unconsolidated joint ventures under management agreements.
Certain Company officers and affiliates have guaranteed mortgages of $21,750 at one of the Companys joint venture properties.
9. Commitments and Contingencies:
The Company has certain properties that are subject to non-cancelable operating ground leases. The leases expire at various times through 2098, subject in some cases to options to extend the terms of the lease. Certain leases provide for contingent rent payments based on a percentage of base rental income, as defined. Ground rent expenses were $1,279 and $863 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. No contingent rent was incurred in either period.
As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company was contingently liable for $6,092 and $5,616, respectively, in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company. In addition, the Company has a $24,000 letter of credit that serves as collateral to a liability assumed in the acquisition of Wilmorite (See Note 11 - Acquisitions).
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10. Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock:
On February 25, 1998, the Company issued 3,627,131 shares of Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock (Series A Preferred Stock) for proceeds totaling $100,000 in a private placement. The preferred stock can be converted on a one for one basis into common stock and will pay a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock.
No dividends will be declared or paid on any class of common or other junior stock to the extent that dividends on Series A Preferred Stock have not been declared and/or paid.
The holders of Series A Preferred Stock have redemption rights if a change in control of the Company occurs, as defined under the Articles Supplementary. Under such circumstances, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to require the Company to redeem their shares, to the extent the Company has funds legally available therefor, at a price equal to 105% of its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The Series A Preferred Stock holder also has the right to require the Company to repurchase its shares if the Company fails to be taxed as a REIT for federal tax purposes at a price equal to 115% of its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends, to the extent funds are legally available therefor.
11. Acquisitions:
Wilmorite
On April 25, 2005, the Company and the Operating Partnership acquired Wilmorite Properties, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Wilmorite) and Wilmorite Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (Wilmorite Holdings). The results of Wilmorite and Wilmorite Holdings operations have been included in the Companys consolidated financial statements since that date. Wilmorites portfolio included interests in 11 regional malls and two open-air community shopping centers with 13.4 million square feet of space located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and Virginia.
The total purchase price was approximately $2,333,333, plus adjustments for working capital, including the assumption of approximately $877,174 of existing debt with an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of $234,169 of convertible preferred units (CPUs) and $5,815 of common units in Wilmorite Holdings. The balance of the consideration to the equity holders of Wilmorite and Wilmorite Holdings was paid in cash, which was provided primarily by a five-year, $450,000 term loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.50% and a $650,000 acquisition loan which had a term of up to two years and bore interest initially at LIBOR plus 1.60%. In January 2006, the acquisition loan was paid off in full (See Note 7 Bank and Other Notes Payable). An affiliate of the Operating Partnership is the general partner, and together with other affiliates, own approximately 83% of Wilmorite Holdings, with the remaining 17% held by those limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings who elected to receive CPUs or common units in Wilmorite Holdings rather than cash. Approximately $212,668 of the CPUs can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for the portion of the Wilmorite portfolio that consists of Eastview Mall, Eastview Commons, Greece Ridge Center, Marketplace Mall and Pittsford Plaza. That right is exercisable during a period of three months beginning on August 31, 2007.
On an unaudited pro forma basis, reflecting the acquisition of Wilmorite as if it had occurred on January 1, 2005, the Company would have reflected net income available to common stockholders of $10,151 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Net income available to common stockholders on a diluted per share basis would have been $0.17 for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Total consolidated revenues of the Company would have been $202,180 for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
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The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Property |
|
$ |
1,798,487 |
|
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
443,681 |
|
|
Other assets |
|
225,275 |
|
|
Total assets |
|
2,467,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Mortgage notes payable |
|
809,542 |
|
|
Other liabilities |
|
130,191 |
|
|
Minority interest |
|
96,196 |
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
1,035,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
1,431,514 |
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Valley River
On February 1, 2006, the Company acquired Valley River Center, a 916,000 square foot super-regional mall in Eugene, Oregon. The total purchase price was $187,500 and concurrent with the acquisition, the Company placed a $100,000 loan on the property. The balance of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Companys line of credit. The results of Valley River Centers operations have been included in the Companys consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.
12. Stock Offering:
On January 19, 2006, the Company issued 10,952,381 common shares for net proceeds of $746,488. The proceeds from issuance of the shares were used to pay off the $619,000 acquisition loan (See Note 7 - Bank Notes Payable) and to pay down a portion of the Companys line of credit pending use to pay part of the purchase price for Valley River Center (See Note 11 Acquisitions).
13. Income Taxes:
The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1994. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. It is managements current intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Companys REIT status. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on net income it distributes currently to its stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, then it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.
Each partner is taxed individually on its share of partnership income or loss, and accordingly, no provision for federal and state income tax is provided for the Operating Partnership in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has made Taxable REIT Subsidiary elections for all of its corporate subsidiaries other than its Qualified REIT Subsidiaries. The elections, effective for the year beginning January 1, 2001 and future years, were made pursuant to section 856(l) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Companys Taxable REIT Subsidiaries (TRSs) are subject to corporate level income taxes which are provided for in the Companys consolidated financial statements. The Companys primary TRSs include Macerich Management Company and Westcor Partners, LLC.
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The income tax expense (benefit) of the TRSs is as follows:
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For the Three Months Ended |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Current |
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$ |
11 |
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$ |
(39 |
) |
Deferred |
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(544 |
) |
(470 |
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Total income tax benefit |
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$ |
(533 |
) |
$ |
(509 |
) |
SFAS No. 109 requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets and liabilities of the TRSs relate primarily to differences in the book and tax bases of property and to operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is provided if the Company believes it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on the Company generating sufficient taxable income in future periods. The net operating loss carryforwards are currently scheduled to expire through 2025, beginning in 2011. Net deferred tax assets were $10,845 and $10,256 at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
14. Share-Based Plans:
The Company has established share-based compensation plans for the purpose of attracting and retaining executive officers, directors and key employees. In addition, the Company has established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to allow employees to purchase the Companys common stock at a discount.
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, to account for its share-based compensation plans using the modified-prospective method. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Under SFAS No. 123(R), an equity instrument is not recorded to common stockholders equity until the related compensation expense is recorded over the requisite service period of the award. The Company records compensation expense on a straight-line basis for all awards. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), and in accordance with the previous accounting guidance, the Company recognized compensation expense and an increase to additional paid in capital for the fair value of vested stock awards and stock options. In addition, the Company recognized compensation expense and a corresponding liability for the fair value of vested stock units issued under the Eligible Directors Deferred Compensation/Phantom Stock Plan (Directors Phantom Stock Plan).
In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company determined that $6,000 included in other accrued liabilities at December 31, 2005, in connection with the Directors Phantom Stock Plan should be included in additional paid-in capital. Additionally, the Company reclassified $15,464 from the Unamortized Restricted Stock line item within equity to additional paid-in capital. The Company made these reclassifications during the three months ended March 31, 2006.
2003 Equity Incentive Plan
The 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (2003 Plan) authorizes the grant of stock awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock units, stock bonuses, performance based awards, dividend equivalent rights and operating partnership units or other convertible or exchangeable units. As of March 31, 2006, only stock awards and stock options have been granted under the 2003 Plan. All awards granted under the 2003 Plan have a term of 10 years or less. These awards were generally granted based on certain performance criteria for the Company and the employees. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2003 Plan is 6,000,000 shares. As of March 31, 2005, there were 5,365,391 shares available for issuance under the 2003 Plan.
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The following stock awards and stock options were granted under the 2003 Plan:
Stock Awards
The stock awards vest over three years and the compensation expense related to the grants are determined by the market value at the grant date and are amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Stock awards are subject to restrictions determined by the Companys compensation committee. Stock awards have the same dividend and voting rights as common stock. Compensation expense for stock awards was $3,002 and $2,268, for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of March 31, 2006, there was $25,474 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of three years.
The following table summarizes the non-vested stock awards activity during the three months ended March 31, 2006:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Number of |
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Grant Date |
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Shares |
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Fair Vaue |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 |
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523,654 |
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$ |
42.12 |
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Granted |
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175,958 |
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$ |
73.95 |
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Vested |
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(279,904 |
) |
$ |
42.73 |
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Forfeitures |
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Balance at March 31, 2006 |
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419,708 |
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$ |
48.14 |
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Stock Options
The stock options vested six months after the grant date and were issued at the fair value of the common stock at the grant date. The term of these stock options is ten years from the grant date. The Company has not issued stock options since 2003. All outstanding stock options were fully vested as of December 31, 2005, and therefore, were not impacted by the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).
The following table summarizes the activity of stock options outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2006:
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Weighted |
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Number of |
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Average |
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Options |
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Exercise Price |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 |
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2,500 |
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$ |
39.43 |
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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Forfeitures |
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Balance at March 31, 2006 |
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2,500 |
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$ |
39.43 |
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Directors Phantom Stock Plan
The Directors Phantom Stock Plan offers non-employee members of the board of directors (Directors) the opportunity to defer their cash compensation and to receive that compensation in common stock rather than in cash after termination of service or a predetermined period. Compensation generally includes the annual retainer and regular meeting fees payable by the Company to the Directors. Every Director has elected to receive their compensation in common stock. Deferred amounts are credited as units of phantom stock at the beginning of each three-year deferral period by dividing the present value of the deferred compensation by the average fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant. Compensation expense related to the phantom stock award was determined by the amortization of the value of the stock units on a straight-line basis over the applicable three-year service period. The stock units vest as the Directors services (to which the fees relate) are rendered. Vested phantom stock units are ultimately paid out in common stock on a one-unit for one-share basis. Stock units receive dividend equivalents in the form of additional stock units based on the dividend amount paid on the common stock. Compensation expense for stock awards was $162 and $128, for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The aggregate number of phantom stock units that may be granted under the Directors Phantom Stock Plan is 250,000. As of March 31, 2005, there were 133,481 units available for grant under the Directors Phantom Stock Plan. As of March 31, 2006, there was $166 of total unrecognized cost related to non-vested phantom stock units. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year.
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The following table summarizes the activity of the non-vested phantom stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2006:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Number of |
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Grant Date |
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Units |
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Fair Vaue |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 |
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5,858 |
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$ |
43.70 |
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Granted |
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1,036 |
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$ |
70.93 |
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Vested |
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(2,500 |
) |
$ |
54.67 |
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Forfeitures |
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