UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002
OR
For the transition period from________________to________________
Commission File Number 1-9106
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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
The aggregate market value of the Common Shares of Beneficial Interest held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $742.2 million. The aggregate market value has been computed by reference to the closing price of the Common Shares of Beneficial Interest on the New York Stock Exchange on such date. An aggregate of 35,301,820 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest were outstanding as of March 24, 2003.
Documents Incorporated By Reference
Portions of the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Brandywine Realty Trust to be held May 5, 2003 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Business Objectives
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Organization
Credit Facility
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Term Loan
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Additional Debt
Management Activities
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Geographic Segments
Competition
Employees
Regulations
Availability of SEC Reports
Risk Factors
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results to differ materially from managements current expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, changes in local real estate conditions (including changes in rental rates and the number of competing properties), changes in the economic conditions affecting industries in which the Companys principal tenants compete, the Companys failure to lease unoccupied space in accordance with the Companys projections, the failure of the Company to re-lease occupied space upon expiration of leases, the bankruptcy of major tenants, changes in prevailing interest rates, the unavailability of equity and debt financing, unanticipated costs associated with the acquisition and integration of the Companys acquisitions, unanticipated costs to complete and lease-up pending developments, increased costs for, or lack of availability of, adequate insurance, including for terrorist acts, demand for tenant services beyond those traditionally provided by landlords, potential liability under environmental or other laws, the existence of complex regulations relating to the Companys status as a REIT and to the Companys acquisition, disposition and development activities, the adverse consequences of the Companys failure to qualify as a REIT and the other risks identified in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events. The Company refers to itself as we or our in the following risk factors.
Our operations are concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region, and our operational and financial performance depend on the economies in the markets in which we have a presence; changes in such markets may adversely affect our financial condition.
Financially distressed tenants may reduce our cash flow.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.
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New development and acquisitions may not produce results in accordance with our expectations and may require development and renovation costs exceeding our estimates.
Some potential losses are not covered by insurance.
Because real estate is illiquid, we may not be able to sell Properties when appropriate.
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adversely affect our cash flow and ability to make distributions to shareholders as well as the ability of someone to purchase us, even if a purchase were in our shareholders best interests.
We have agreed not to sell certain of our Properties.
Our operating costs might rise, which might reduce our profitability and have an adverse effect on our cash flow and our ability to make distributions to shareholders.
We face significant competition from other real estate developers.
Our ability to make distributions is subject to various risks.
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Changes in the law may adversely affect our cash flow.
Our indebtedness subjects us to additional risks.
Environmental problems at the Properties are possible and may be costly.
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and the presence of such substances may adversely affect the owners ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral.
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance could be costly.
By holding Properties through the Operating Partnership and various joint ventures, we are exposed to additional risks.
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Our status as a REIT is dependent on compliance with federal income tax requirements.
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Operating Partnership or the affected subsidiary partnership would be taxable as a corporation. In such event, we would cease to qualify as a REIT and the imposition of a corporate tax on the Operating Partnership or a subsidiary partnership would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution from such partnership to us and our shareholders.
We are dependent upon our key personnel.
Certain limitations exist with respect to a third partys ability to acquire us or effectuate a change in control.
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business combinations between a Maryland real estate investment trust and interested shareholders or their affiliates unless an exemption is applicable. An interested shareholder includes a person who beneficially owns, and an affiliate or associate of the trust who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of, ten percent or more of the voting power of our then-outstanding voting shares. Among other things, the law prohibits (for a period of five years) a merger and certain other transactions between the trust and an interested shareholder unless the Board of Trustees approved the transaction before the party became an interested shareholder. The five-year period runs from the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. Thereafter, any such business combination must be recommended by the Board of Trustees and approved by two super-majority shareholder votes unless, among other conditions, the trusts common shareholders receive a minimum price for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its shares or unless the Board of Trustees approved the transaction before the party in question became an interested shareholder. The business combination statute could have the effect of discouraging offers to acquire us and of increasing the difficulty of consummating any such offers, even if our acquisition would be in our shareholders best interests. We have exempted any business combination involving Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System and a voting trust established for its benefit, Morgan Stanley Asset Management Inc. and two funds managed by it, Lazard Freres Real Estate Investors, L.L.C., Five Arrows Realty Securities III L.L.C., Gerard H. Sweeney (the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer) and any of their respective affiliates or associates.
Many factors can have an adverse effect on the market value of our securities.
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The issuance of preferred securities may adversely affect the rights of holders of Common Shares.
Item 2. Properties
Operating Property Acquisitions
Development Properties Placed in Service
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Property Sales and Dispositions
Properties
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Real Estate Ventures
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters
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Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2002
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
(in thousands, except per Common Share data and number of properties)
Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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seven office properties, containing 617,000 net rentable square feet, and one parcel of land, containing 9.0 acres, for $99.1 million.
Tenant Rollover Risk:
Tenant Credit Risk:
Development Risk:
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principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Revenue Recognition
Real Estate Investments
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
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percentages applied to aging categories. These percentages are based on historical collection and write-off experience. If the financial condition of the Companys tenants were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.
Deferred Costs
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activities on unsecured credit facilities decreased to 6.48% in 2001 from 7.84% in 2000 and on mortgage notes payable decreased to 7.39% in 2001 from 7.92% in 2000.
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additional investment in Real Estate Ventures, (x) $2.0 million of distributions to minority interest holders in excess of income allocated and (xi) $1.0 million of escrowed cash.
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Short- and Long-Term Liquidity
Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measure: Funds from Operations
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Inflation
Interest Rate Risk and Sensitivity Analysis
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portfolio. A change in interest rates on the fixed portion of the debt portfolio impacts the net financial instrument position, but has no impact on interest incurred or cash flows. A change in interest rates on the variable portion of the debt portfolio impacts the interest incurred and cash flows, but does not impact the net financial instrument position.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Management
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periodically with the Companys independent auditors and management to review the financial statements and related information and to confirm that they are properly discharging their responsibilities. In addition, the independent auditors meet with the Audit Committee, without the presence of management, to discuss their findings and their observations on other relevant matters. Recommendations made by KPMG LLP are considered and appropriate action is taken to respond to these recommendations.
Gerard H. Sweeney, President and Chief Executive OfficerChristopher P. Marr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerBradley W. Harris, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
PART III
Item 10. Trustees and Executive Officers of the Company
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
Index to Financial Statements and Schedules
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CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFebruary 26, 2003
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUSTCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except number of shares)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUSTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands, except per share information)
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUSTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF BENEFICIARIES EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFor the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000(in thousands, except number of shares)
The accompanying notes are an intergral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUSTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands)
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BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUSTNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31, 2002, 2001 AND 2000
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
Management Company
Use of Estimates
Operating Properties
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the acquisition, renovation and betterment of the operating properties are capitalized to the Companys investment in that property. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Depreciation and Amortization
Construction in Progress
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash
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Accounts Receivable
Other Assets
Marketable Securities
Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2002, intangible assets and acquired lease liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
No tenant represented greater than 10% of the Companys rental revenue in 2002, 2001 or 2000.
Income Taxes
Earnings Per Share
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
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prospectively for all employee stock option awards granted or modified after January 1, 2002. Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123, total compensation expense related to stock options is determined using the fair value of the stock options on the date of grant. Total compensation expense is then recognized on a straight-line basis over the option vesting period
Comprehensive Income
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
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New Pronouncements
3. MINORITY INTEREST
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persons that contributed assets to the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership is obligated to redeem, at the request of a holder, each Class A Unit for cash or one Common Share, at the option of the Company. Each Series B Preferred Unit has a stated value of $50.00 and is convertible, at the option of the holder, into Class A Units at a conversion price of $28.00. The conversion price declines to $26.50, if the average trading price of the Common Shares during the 60-day period ending December 31, 2003 is $23.00 or less. The Series B Preferred Units bear a preferred distribution of 7.25% per annum, subject to an increase in the event quarterly distributions paid to holders of Common Shares exceed $0.51 per share. Income allocated to minority interest includes the amount of the Series B Preferred Unit distribution and the prorata share of net income of the Operating Partnership allocated to the Class A Units. The Company declared distributions of $7.1 mi llion in 2002, 2001 and 2000 to the holders of Series B Preferred Units and $3.3 million in 2002, $3.7 million in 2001 and $3.5 million in 2000 to holders of Class A Units. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, there were 1,787,436 and 2,151,658 Class A Units and 1,950,000 Series B Preferred Units held by third party investors.
4. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the carrying value of the Companys Operating Properties is as follows:
5. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
2002
2001
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owns two additional office properties that contain an aggregate of 452,000 net rentable square feet and received a combination of preferred and common units of limited partnership interest in Prentiss having a value of $10.7 million, as of the closing. In addition as part of the Prentiss transaction in June 2001, the Company purchased a 103,000 square foot building then under construction for $4.2 million and six acres of related developable land for $5.7 million.
Proforma
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6. MANAGEMENT COMPANY
7. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE VENTURES
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8. INDEBTEDNESS
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9. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 2002, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $665,000 in its consolidated statements of operations related to one of the assets held-for-sale.
Discontinued operations have not been segregated in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Therefore, amounts for certain captions will not agree with respective data in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
10. PREFERRED SHARES AND BENEFICIARIES EQUITY
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Shares distribution is subject to an increase, if quarterly distributions paid to Common Share holders exceeds $0.51 per share. The Series A Preferred Shares are perpetual and may be redeemed, at the Companys option, at par beginning in January 2004 or earlier, if the market price of the Common Shares exceeds specified levels.
11. SHARE PURCHASE OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
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12. SEGMENT INFORMATION
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13. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
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Securities totaling 11,256,776 in 2002, 11,622,922 in 2001 and 11,625,490 in 2000 were excluded from the earnings per share computations above as their effect would have been antidilutive.
14. DISTRIBUTIONS (UNAUDITED):
15. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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16. OPERATING LEASES
17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
18. SUMMARY OF INTERIM RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
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19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved from time to time in litigation on various matters, including disputes with tenants and disputes arising out of agreements to purchase or sell properties. Given the nature of the Companys business activities, these lawsuits are considered routine to the conduct of its business. The result of any particular lawsuit cannot be predicted, because of the very nature of litigation, the litigation process and its adversarial nature, and the jury system.
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conducted in 2002 and in the first quarter of 2003. Discovery terminated on February 14, 2003. The Company filed a motion for summary judgment on all counts, seeking dismissal of all counts against it, and judgment for the Company on its counterclaim. The Chancery Division granted the Companys summary judgment motion on March 25, 2003. At this time, the Company does not know whether plaintiffs will appeal, or if they appeal, whether plaintiffs will be successful in the appeal.
Letters-of-Credit
Other Commitments
20. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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Brandywine Realty TrustSchedule IIValuation and Qualifying Accounts(in thousands)
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