UNITED STATES
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: September 30, 2023
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number: 001-36746
PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
32-0439307
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1633 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY
10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 237-3100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock of Paramount Group, Inc.,$0.01 par value per share
PGRE
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of October 13, 2023, there were 217,353,507 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Table of Contents
Item
Page Number
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
10
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
58
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
60
Part II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
61
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
62
Signatures
63
2
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share, unit and per share amounts)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Real estate, at cost
Land
$
1,966,237
Buildings and improvements
6,217,633
6,177,540
8,183,870
8,143,777
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(1,427,705
)
(1,297,553
Real estate, net
6,756,165
6,846,224
Cash and cash equivalents
399,631
408,905
Restricted cash
70,892
40,912
Accounts and other receivables
14,340
23,866
Real estate related fund investments
68,225
105,369
Investments in unconsolidated real estate related funds
4,537
3,411
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
368,024
393,503
Deferred rent receivable
347,641
346,338
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization of $79,679 and $68,686
112,448
120,685
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $193,626 and $246,723
74,391
90,381
Other assets
72,265
73,660
Total assets (1)
8,288,559
8,453,254
Liabilities and Equity
Notes and mortgages payable, net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $14,717 and $17,682
3,802,333
3,840,318
Revolving credit facility
-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
109,471
123,176
Dividends and distributions payable
8,357
18,026
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $106,839 and $102,533
29,981
36,193
Other liabilities
28,452
24,775
Total liabilities (1)
3,978,594
4,042,488
Commitments and contingencies
Paramount Group, Inc. equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value per share; authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 217,353,507 and 216,559,406 shares in 2023 and 2022, respectively
2,172
2,165
Additional paid-in-capital
4,128,492
4,186,161
Earnings less than distributions
(730,777
(644,331
Accumulated other comprehensive income
29,325
48,296
Paramount Group, Inc. equity
3,429,212
3,592,291
Noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures
410,944
402,118
Consolidated real estate related funds
162,973
173,375
Operating Partnership (19,429,601 and 14,586,411 units outstanding)
306,836
242,982
Total equity
4,309,965
4,410,766
Total liabilities and equity
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
2023
2022
Revenues:
Rental revenue
182,515
179,250
529,734
526,415
Fee and other income
6,666
7,897
20,583
29,934
Total revenues
189,181
187,147
550,317
556,349
Expenses:
Operating
75,502
72,845
216,889
207,320
Depreciation and amortization
60,263
58,284
181,778
171,306
General and administrative
15,460
13,150
46,307
45,501
Transaction related costs
132
105
323
381
Total expenses
151,357
144,384
445,297
424,508
Other income (expense):
Income (loss) from real estate related fund investments
2,060
(37,034
(Loss) income from unconsolidated real estate related funds
(721
300
(867
625
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures
(28,974
(5,797
(63,138
(15,326
Interest and other income, net
4,115
1,580
10,007
2,607
Interest and debt expense
(39,102
(36,949
(112,440
(106,804
(Loss) income before income taxes
(24,798
1,897
(98,452
12,943
Income tax expense
(263
(673
(1,124
(1,559
Net (loss) income
(25,061
1,224
(99,576
11,384
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(4,887
(4,179
(15,879
(12,383
20,934
1,309
57,412
2,677
Operating Partnership
629
109
3,849
(204
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
(8,385
(1,537
(54,194
1,474
(Loss) Income per Common Share - Basic:
(Loss) income per common share
(0.04
(0.01
(0.25
0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding
217,043,022
224,864,791
216,871,778
222,228,605
(Loss) Income per Common Share - Diluted:
222,262,748
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in value of interest rate swaps and interest rate caps
(6,105
9,796
(17,630
34,450
Pro rata share of other comprehensive (loss) income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(1,534
5,707
(2,703
19,109
Comprehensive (loss) income
(32,700
16,727
(119,909
64,943
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
1,162
(914
5,211
(4,581
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
(15,491
(73,165
50,656
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Accumulated
Noncontrolling Interests in
Additional
Earnings
Other
Consolidated
(Amounts in thousands, except per share
Common Shares
Paid-in-
Less than
Comprehensive
Joint
Real Estate
Total
and unit amounts)
Shares
Amount
Capital
Distributions
Income
Ventures
Related Funds
Partnership
Equity
Balance as of June 30, 2023
217,306
4,183,662
(714,785
36,431
407,647
183,988
248,898
4,348,013
4,887
(20,934
(629
Common shares issued upon redemption of common units
50
793
(793
Common shares issued under Omnibus share plan, net of shares withheld for taxes
(2
Dividends and distributions ($0.035 per share and unit)
(7,607
(750
(8,357
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
1,458
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,590
(1,539
(3,129
(5,679
(426
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of unconsolidated joint ventures
(1,427
(107
Amortization of equity awards
299
4,381
4,680
Reallocation of noncontrolling interest
(56,262
56,262
Balance as of September 30, 2023
217,354
Balance as of June 30, 2022
225,625
2,255
4,228,674
(570,577
36,840
412,189
80,557
261,416
4,451,354
4,179
(1,309
(109
77
1
1,271
(1,272
(4
Repurchases of common shares
(3,237
(32
(21,281
(21,313
Dividends and distributions ($0.0775 per share and unit)
(17,270
(1,294
(18,564
(8,966
9,150
646
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of unconsolidated joint ventures
5,330
377
331
3,863
4,194
1,447
(1,447
(235
Balance as of September 30, 2022
222,461
2,224
4,210,442
(589,623
51,320
407,402
79,248
262,180
4,423,193
Balance as of December 31, 2022
216,559
15,879
(57,412
(3,849
703
7
11,663
(11,670
92
(205
Dividends and distributions ($0.1475 per share and unit)
(32,047
(2,608
(34,655
54,812
(7,053
(7,802
(14,855
(16,450
(1,180
(2,521
(182
923
13,088
14,011
(70,255
70,255
Balance as of December 31, 2021
218,992
2,190
4,122,680
(538,845
2,138
428,833
81,925
356,111
4,455,032
Net income (loss)
12,383
(2,677
204
6,607
66
108,418
(108,484
99
(284
Dividends and distributions ($0.2325 per share and unit)
(51,733
(4,395
(56,128
(33,814
31,635
2,815
17,547
1,562
970
14,022
14,992
(345
345
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Straight-lining of rental revenue
(1,305
(7,808
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense
14,853
Amortization of deferred financing costs
4,630
4,614
63,138
15,326
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures
354
34
Realized and unrealized losses on real estate related fund investments
46,775
Loss (income) from unconsolidated real estate related funds
867
(625
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated real estate related funds
84
624
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net
(3,929
(589
Other non-cash adjustments
526
1,084
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(9,631
9,526
(4,283
Deferred charges
(5,874
(12,286
(19,734
(21,764
(9,738
4,646
3,695
(2,099
Net cash provided by operating activities
175,597
174,417
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to real estate
(67,373
(71,284
Investments in and contributions of capital to unconsolidated joint ventures
(40,715
(11,252
Advances to a partner in One Steuart Lane
(35,715
Repayment of advances by a partner in One Steuart Lane
38,935
Contributions of capital to unconsolidated real estate related funds
(2,077
(4,642
Due from affiliates
(59,000
Repayment of amounts due from affiliates
59,000
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate related funds
1,506
Net cash used in investing activities
(106,945
(85,672
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of notes and mortgages payable
(273,000
Proceeds from notes and mortgages payable
232,050
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds
Dividends paid to common stockholders
(41,267
(49,793
Distributions paid to common unitholders
(3,058
(4,666
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures
Settlement of accounts payable in connection with repurchases of common shares
(1,847
Debt issuance costs
(576
(20,000
Repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings
Net cash used in financing activities
(47,946
(108,557
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
20,706
(19,812
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
449,817
529,666
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
470,523
509,854
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
524,900
Restricted cash at beginning of period
4,766
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
469,398
Restricted cash at end of period
40,456
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest
106,633
102,534
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds
723
2,177
Non-Cash Transactions:
11,670
108,484
Dividends and distributions declared but not yet paid
18,564
Write-off of fully amortized and/or depreciated assets
22,274
8,736
Additions to real estate included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
10,165
42,052
Transfer of deposit to investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
6,230
Repurchase of common shares included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
1,313
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As used in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and “Paramount” refer to Paramount Group, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City and San Francisco. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests in properties and investments are held by, the Operating Partnership. We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 91.8% of, the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2023.
As of September 30, 2023, we owned and/or managed a portfolio of 18 properties aggregating 13.8 million square feet comprised of:
Additionally, we have an investment management business, where we serve as the general partner of several real estate related funds for institutional investors and high net-worth individuals.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Paramount and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership. In the opinion of management, all significant adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) and eliminations (which include intercompany balances and transactions) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 was derived from audited financial statements as of that date but does not include all information and disclosures required by GAAP. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC.
Significant Accounting Policies
There are no material changes to our significant accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Use of Estimates
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, which adds Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 848, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. ASU 2020-04 provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to ease financial reporting burdens related to applying current GAAP to modifications of contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions in connection with the transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. ASU 2020-04 was effective beginning March 12, 2020 to December 31, 2022. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01 to clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions apply to modifications of derivative contracts and certain hedging relationships affected by changes in the interest rates used for discounting cash flows, computing variation margin settlements, and for calculating price alignment interest. ASU 2021-01 was effective beginning January 7, 2021 to December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06 to extend the effectiveness date of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. In June 2023, we entered into loan modifications in connection with the transition from LIBOR to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) for our variable rate loans and we applied the practical expedient to all such modifications.
In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-05, an update to ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. ASU 2023-05 clarifies existing guidance by requiring a joint venture to recognize and initially measure assets contributed and liabilities assumed at fair value, upon its formation. These amendments are effective prospectively for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. We will apply the provisions of ASU 2023-05 to new joint ventures, as applicable, but do not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-05 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Real Estate Related Fund Investments (Fund X)
Real estate related fund investments on our consolidated balance sheets represent the investments of Paramount Group Real Estate Fund X, LP (“Fund X”), which invests in mezzanine loans. We are the general partner and investment manager of Fund X, which, prior to December 12, 2022, was accounted for under the equity method of accounting (see Note 4, Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Related Funds). Subsequent to December 12, 2022, we increased our ownership interest in Fund X to 13.0% and began consolidating Fund X into our consolidated financial statements.
The following table sets forth the details of income or loss from real estate related fund investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Net investment income
2,032
9,741
Net realized losses
(1,224
Net unrealized gains (losses)
28
(45,551
(1)
Less: noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds
(1,517
33,056
Income (loss) from real estate related fund investments attributable to Paramount Group, Inc.
543
(3,978
Residential Development Fund (“RDF”)
We are also the general partner of RDF in which we own a 7.4% interest. RDF owns a 35.0% interest in One Steuart Lane, a for-sale residential condominium project, in San Francisco, California. We consolidate the financial results of RDF into our consolidated financial statements and reflect the 92.6% interest that we do not own as noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds. RDF accounts for its 35.0% interest in One Steuart Lane under the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, our economic interest in One Steuart Lane (based on our 7.4% ownership interest in RDF) is 2.6%. See Note 5, Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.
We are the general partner and investment manager of Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, LP (“Fund VIII”) which invests in real estate and related investments. As of September 30, 2023, our ownership interest in Fund VIII was approximately 1.3%. We account for our investment in Fund VIII under the equity method of accounting.
Prior to December 12, 2022, we owned an 8.2% interest in Fund X and accounted for our investment in Fund X under the equity method of accounting. Subsequent to December 12, 2022, we began consolidating Fund X into our consolidated financial statements (see Note 3, Consolidated Real Estate Related Funds).
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our share of the investments in the unconsolidated real estate related funds was $4,537,000 and $3,411,000, respectively, which is reflected as “investments in unconsolidated real estate related funds” on our consolidated balance sheets. We recognized a loss of $721,000 and $867,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and income of $300,000 and $625,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, for our share of earnings, which is reflected as “(loss) income from unconsolidated real estate related funds” on our consolidated statements of income.
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The following tables summarize our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of the dates thereof and the income or loss from these investments for the periods set forth below.
Paramount
As of
Our Share of Investments:
Ownership
712 Fifth Avenue (1)
50.0%
Market Center
67.0%
181,437
192,948
55 Second Street (2)
44.1%
83,560
85,340
111 Sutter Street (3)
49.0%
1600 Broadway (2)
9.2%
8,762
9,113
60 Wall Street
5.0%
(4)
25,034
One Steuart Lane (2)
35.0% (5)
90,865
77,961
Oder-Center, Germany (2)
9.5%
3,400
3,107
Our Share of Net Income (Loss):
(3,248
(2,811
(8,482
(7,661
(642
(825
(1,780
(2,296
(748
(2,207
30
(38
(23
(25,001
42
(25,037
(6)
(1,516
(27,811
(3,303
(48
96
(65
137
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The following tables provide the combined summarized financial information of our unconsolidated joint ventures as of the dates thereof and for the periods set forth below.
Balance Sheets:
1,974,734
2,377,084
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
208,778
252,540
Intangible assets, net
55,295
69,599
For-sale residential condominium units (1)
250,000
322,232
84,647
87,054
Total assets
2,573,454
3,108,509
Notes and mortgages payable, net
1,740,516
1,834,916
Intangible liabilities, net
6,184
10,972
81,698
50,783
Total liabilities
1,828,398
1,896,671
745,056
1,211,838
Income Statements:
38,629
41,145
119,235
153,181
Other income (2)
874
15,250
6,492
65,276
39,503
56,395
125,727
218,457
Operating (2)
23,941
34,234
73,632
129,035
16,863
17,734
52,341
68,140
40,804
51,968
125,973
197,175
Interest and other income
734
471
2,226
487
(19,895
(13,967
(53,256
(47,900
Impairment loss (3)
(68,407
(524,300
Loss before income taxes
(88,869
(9,069
(575,576
(26,131
(11
(54
Net loss
(88,871
(9,080
(575,608
(26,185
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The following tables summarize our intangible assets (acquired above-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and intangible liabilities (acquired below-market leases) and the related amortization as of the dates thereof and for the periods set forth below.
Intangible assets:
Gross amount
268,017
337,104
Accumulated amortization
(193,626
(246,723
Intangible liabilities:
136,820
138,726
(106,839
(102,533
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net (component of "rental revenue")
1,445
(84
3,929
589
Amortization of acquired in-place leases (component of "depreciation and amortization")
4,635
5,401
13,706
16,344
The following table sets forth amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net and amortization of acquired in-place leases for the three-month period from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and each of the five succeeding years commencing from January 1, 2024.
Above and Below-Market Leases, Net
In-Place Leases
1,446
4,632
2024
5,862
14,915
2025
4,541
10,394
2026
2,711
7,785
2027
2,398
7,140
2028
2,318
6,868
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On September 27, 2023, a joint venture in which we have a 31.1% interest, completed a $232,050,000 refinancing of 300 Mission Street, a 655,000 square foot Class A office building in San Francisco. The interest-only loan bears a fixed rate of 4.50% and matures in October 2026. The loan replaces the previous $273,000,000 loan that bore interest at 3.65% and was scheduled to mature in October 2023.
The following table summarizes our consolidated outstanding debt.
Interest Rate
Maturity
Fixed/
as of
Date
Variable Rate
Notes and mortgages payable:
1633 Broadway (1)
Dec-2029
Fixed
2.99
%
1,250,000
One Market Plaza (1)
Feb-2024 (2)
4.03
975,000
1301 Avenue of the Americas
Aug-2026
Fixed (3)
2.49
500,000
SOFR + 368 bps (4)
8.18
360,000
4.87
860,000
31 West 52nd Street
Jun-2026
3.80
300 Mission Street (1)
Oct-2026
4.50
273,000
Total notes and mortgages payable
3.88
3,817,050
3,858,000
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs
(14,717
(17,682
Total notes and mortgages payable, net
$750 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Mar-2026
SOFR + 115 bps
n/a
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On July 29, 2021, in connection with the $860,000,000 refinancing of 1301 Avenue of the Americas, we had entered into interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $500,000,000 to fix LIBOR at 0.46% through August 2024. On June 16, 2023, we amended the swap agreements to replace LIBOR with SOFR, effective July 7, 2023. We also entered into interest rate cap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $360,000,000 to cap LIBOR at 2.00% which expired in August 2023. Upon expiration of these agreements, we entered into new interest rate cap agreements for the same notional amount to cap SOFR at 4.50% through August 2024. These interest rate swaps and interest rate caps are designated as cash flow hedges and therefore changes in their fair values are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss (outside of earnings). We recognized other comprehensive loss of $6,105,000 and $17,630,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and comprehensive income of $9,796,000 and $34,450,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, from the changes in the fair value of these derivative financial instruments. See Note 10, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $20,826,000 of the amounts to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense.
The tables below provide additional details on our interest rate swaps and interest rate caps that are designated as cash flow hedges.
Notional
Effective
Benchmark
Strike
Fair Value as of
Property
Rate
Jul-2021
Aug-2024
SOFR
0.49
20,865
32,681
Total interest rate swap assets designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other assets")
Aug-2023
2,776
LIBOR
2.00
6,123
Total interest rate cap assets designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other assets")
We have agreements with various derivative counterparties that contain provisions wherein a default on our indebtedness could be deemed a default on our derivative obligations, which would require us to settle our derivative obligations for cash. As of September 30, 2023, we did not have any obligations relating to our interest rate swaps or interest rate caps that contained such provisions.
Stock Repurchase Program
On November 5, 2019, we received authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $200,000,000 of our common stock, from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of December 31, 2022, we had repurchased a total of 24,183,768 common shares at a weighted average price of $7.65 per share, or $185,000,000 in the aggregate. As of September 30, 2023, we have $15,000,000 available for future repurchases under the existing program. The amount and timing of future repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, the price and availability of our shares, trading volume, general market conditions and available funding. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
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The following table sets forth changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership.
Amount of income related to the cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income (1)
1,804
12,134
6,254
36,786
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income decreasing interest and debt expense (1)
(7,909
(2,338
(23,884
(2,336
Amount of income related to unconsolidated joint ventures recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income (2)
1,055
6,150
4,196
18,046
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (decreasing) increasing loss from unconsolidated joint ventures (2)
(2,589
(443
(6,899
1,063
Consolidated Joint Ventures
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures consist of equity interests held by third parties in 1633 Broadway, One Market Plaza and 300 Mission Street. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures aggregated $410,944,000 and $402,118,000, respectively.
Consolidated Real Estate Related Funds
Noncontrolling interests in our consolidated real estate related funds consist of equity interests held by third parties in our Residential Development Fund and Fund X. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the noncontrolling interests in our consolidated real estate related funds aggregated $162,973,000 and $173,375,000, respectively.
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership represent common units of the Operating Partnership that are held by third parties, including management, and units issued to management under equity incentive plans. Common units of the Operating Partnership may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash. We, at our option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or common shares on a one-for-one basis. Since the number of common shares outstanding is equal to the number of common units owned by us, the redemption value of each common unit is equal to the market value of each common share and distributions paid to each common unitholder is equivalent to dividends paid to common stockholders. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership on our consolidated balance sheets had a carrying amount of $306,836,000 and $242,982,000, respectively, and a redemption value of $89,765,000 and $86,644,000, respectively, based on the closing share price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange at the end of each period.
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In the normal course of business, we are the general partner of various types of investment vehicles, which may be considered VIEs. We may, from time to time, own equity or debt securities through vehicles, each of which are considered variable interests. Our involvement in financing the operations of the VIEs is generally limited to our investments in the entity. We consolidate these entities when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.
Consolidated VIEs
We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 91.8% of, the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2023. The Operating Partnership is considered a VIE and is consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. Since we conduct our business through and substantially all of our interests are held by the Operating Partnership, the assets and liabilities on our consolidated financial statements represent the assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Operating Partnership held interests in consolidated VIEs owning properties and real estate related funds that were determined to be VIEs. The assets of these consolidated VIEs may only be used to settle the obligations of the entities and such obligations are secured only by the assets of the entities and are non-recourse to the Operating Partnership or us. The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs of the Operating Partnership.
3,306,722
3,364,482
140,963
144,446
9,959
13,647
206,500
197,658
Deferred charges, net
46,841
49,485
42,404
50,553
20,958
9,860
Total VIE assets
3,933,437
4,013,461
2,449,917
2,489,902
52,873
61,492
18,369
21,936
4,649
6,051
Total VIE liabilities
2,525,808
2,579,381
Unconsolidated VIEs
As of September 30, 2023, the Operating Partnership held variable interests in entities that own the unconsolidated real estate related funds that were deemed to be VIEs. The following table summarizes our investments in these unconsolidated real estate related funds and the maximum risk of loss from these investments.
Investments
Asset management fees and other receivables
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Maximum risk of loss
3,432
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Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value
The following table summarizes the fair value of our financial assets that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets as of the dates set forth below, based on their levels in the fair value hierarchy.
As of September 30, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Interest rate swap assets (included in "other assets")
Interest rate cap assets (included in "other assets")
91,866
23,641
As of December 31, 2022
144,173
38,804
Real Estate Related Fund Investments
As of September 30, 2023, real estate related fund investments were comprised of investments in two mezzanine loans made by Fund X. These investments are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet and are classified as Level 3. The primary unobservable input used in determining the fair value of one mezzanine loan is the credit spread over the base rate, which was 10.00% as of September 30, 2023. A significant increase or decrease in the credit spread would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value, respectively. The fair value of the other mezzanine loan investment is based on a negotiated transaction price.
The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of real estate related fund investments that are classified as Level 3 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Beginning balance
66,606
Additional investments
1,591
9,631
Ending balance
Financial Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of notes and mortgages payable, and the revolving credit facility. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of the dates set forth below.
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Notes and mortgages payable
3,442,036
3,566,096
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We lease office, retail and storage space to tenants, primarily under non-cancellable operating leases which generally have terms ranging from five to fifteen years. Most of our leases provide tenants with extension options at either fixed or market rates and few of our leases provide tenants with options to early terminate, but such options generally impose an economic penalty on the tenant upon exercising. Rental revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases, and includes (i) fixed payments of cash rents, which represents revenue each tenant pays in accordance with the terms of its respective lease and that is recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable term of the lease, and includes the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases, (ii) variable payments of tenant reimbursements, which are recoveries of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the property and is recognized in the same period as the expenses are incurred, (iii) amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net and (iv) lease termination income.
The following table sets forth the details of our rental revenue.
Rental revenue:
160,107
162,444
474,931
480,766
Variable
22,408
16,806
54,803
45,649
Total rental revenue
The following table is a schedule of future undiscounted cash flows under non-cancellable operating leases in effect as of September 30, 2023, for the three-month period from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and each of the five succeeding years and thereafter commencing January 1, 2024.
156,143
618,325
577,127
497,057
436,276
434,292
Thereafter
1,897,555
4,616,775
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income.
Fee income:
Asset management
2,459
3,166
6,960
9,138
Property management
1,810
1,849
5,503
6,171
Acquisition, disposition, leasing and other
304
117
1,643
Total fee income
4,573
5,132
14,106
23,094
Other income (1)
2,093
2,765
6,477
6,840
Total fee and other income
The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense.
Interest expense
37,549
35,412
107,810
102,190
1,553
1,537
Total interest and debt expense
39,102
36,949
112,440
106,804
Stock-Based Compensation
Our Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan provides for grants of equity awards to our executive officers, non-employee directors and employees in order to attract and motivate talent for which we compete. In addition, equity awards are an effective management retention tool as they vest over multiple years based on continued employment. Equity awards are granted in the form of (i) restricted stock and (ii) long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) units, which represent a class of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership and are typically comprised of Performance-Based LTIP units, Time-Based LTIP units, Performance-Based Appreciation Only LTIP (“AOLTIP”) units and Time-Based AOLTIP units. We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. We recognized stock-based compensation expense of $4,680,000 and $4,149,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $14,011,000 and $14,853,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
2023 Equity Grants
2023 Performance-Based Awards Program (“2023 Performance Program”)
On January 25, 2023, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) approved the 2023 Performance Program, a multi-year Performance-Based long-term incentive compensation program. Under the 2023 Performance Program, participants may earn awards in the form of LTIP units based on our achievement of rigorous Net Operating Income (“NOI”) goals over a three-year performance measurement period beginning on January 1, 2023 and continuing through December 31, 2025. The amount of LTIP units otherwise earned based on the achievement of the NOI goals would then be increased or decreased based on our Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) versus that of our New York City office REIT peers (comprised of Vornado Realty Trust, SL Green Realty Corp. and Empire State Realty Trust) but the modifier will not result in a total payout exceeding 100% of the units granted. Additionally, if our TSR is negative over the three-year performance measurement period, then the number of LTIP units that are earned under the 2023 Performance Program will be reduced by 30.0% of the number of such awards that otherwise would have been earned. Furthermore, awards earned under the 2023 Performance Program are subject to vesting based on continued employment with us through December 31, 2026, with 50.0% of each award vesting upon the conclusion of the performance measurement period, and the remaining 50.0% vesting on December 31, 2026. Our Named Executive Officers are required to hold earned awards for an additional year following vesting. Awards granted under the 2023 Performance Program had a fair value of $7,067,000 on the date of the grant, which is being amortized into expense over the four-year vesting period using a graded vesting attribution method.
Time-Based Unit Awards Program (LTIP Units, AOLTIP Units and Restricted Stock)
On January 25, 2023, we also granted an aggregate of 796,349 LTIP units, 2,054,270 AOLTIP units and 81,531 shares of Restricted Stock to our executive officers and employees that will vest over a period of three to four years. Awards granted under the Time-Based Unit Awards Program had an aggregate grant date fair value of $8,783,000, which is being amortized into expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
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Incentive and Retention Plan Grants
On September 8, 2023, the Compensation Committee approved the grant of equity awards to a broad group of employees, including our executive officers, to further incentivize and align our executive officers and employees with our stockholders and to support employee retention (the “Incentive and Retention Plan”). The awards granted under the Incentive and Retention Plan were comprised of 7,518,519 Performance-Based AOLTIP units and 4,112,044 Time-Based LTIP units, and are intended to be in lieu of our annual equity awards that would otherwise be granted in January 2024 and January 2025. The following are the details of the awards granted under the Incentive and Retention Plan.
Performance-Based AOLTIP units
The Performance-Based AOLTIP units will only be earned and eligible to be converted into common units if the highest consecutive 20-trading day average closing stock price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange during the 10-year term (“Applicable Price”) exceeds $5.12, which was the closing stock price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant by the following performance levels:
The Performance-Based AOLTIP units are subject to linear interpolation for performance between levels. In addition, the Performance-Based AOLTIP units are also subject to Time-Based vesting, with 20% of the earned units vesting on October 1, 2026 and the remaining 80% of the earned units vesting on October 1, 2027. Furthermore, our Named Executive Officers are required to hold the earned Performance-Based AOLTIP units for an additional year following vesting.
Time-Based LTIP units
The Time-Based LTIP units are subject to Service-Based vesting, with 50% of the units vesting on October 1, 2026 and the remaining 50% of the units vesting on October 1, 2027. Our Named Executive Officers are required to hold the Time-Based LTIP units for an additional year following vesting.
Completion of the 2020 Performance-Based Awards Program (“2020 Performance Program”)
The three-year performance measurement period with respect to our 2020 Performance Program ended on December 31, 2022. On January 25, 2023, the Compensation Committee determined that (i) our TSR ranked in the 75th percentile amongst the TSR of our New York City office REIT peers and (ii) our TSR ranked in the 37th percentile amongst the performance of the SNL U.S. Office REIT Index constituents, resulting in a payout of approximately 59.7% of the LTIP units granted. Additionally, in accordance with the 2020 Performance Program, the final payout was reduced by 30.0% since our TSR was negative over the three-year performance measurement period. Accordingly, only 443,713, or 41.5% of the LTIP units that were granted under the 2020 Performance Program, were earned.
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The following table summarizes our net (loss) income and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted income per common share, which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the effect of dilutive potential common shares, if any.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities
(10
(21
(40
(64
Numerator for (loss) income per common share - basic and diluted
(8,395
(1,558
(54,234
1,410
Denominator:
Denominator for basic (loss) income per common share - weighted average shares
217,043
224,865
216,872
222,229
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans (1)
Denominator for diluted (loss) income per common share - weighted average shares
222,263
(Loss) income per common share - basic and diluted
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Management Agreements
We provide property management, leasing and other related services to certain properties owned by members of the Otto Family. We recognized fee income of $262,000 and $272,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $791,000 and $1,021,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, in connection with these agreements, which is included as a component of “fee and other income” on our consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts owed to us under these agreements aggregated $47,000 and $52,000, respectively, which are included as a component of “accounts and other receivables” on our consolidated balance sheets.
We also provide asset management, property management, leasing and other related services to our unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate related funds. We recognized fee income of $3,585,000 and $4,277,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $11,288,000 and $20,075,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, in connection with these agreements, which is included as a component of “fee and other income” on our consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts owed to us under these agreements aggregated $2,479,000 and $3,032,000, respectively, which are included as a component of “accounts and other receivables” on our consolidated balance sheets.
HT Consulting GmbH
We have an agreement with HT Consulting GmbH (“HTC”), a licensed broker in Germany, to supervise selling efforts for our joint ventures and private equity real estate related funds (or investments in feeder vehicles for these funds) to investors in Germany, including distribution of securitized notes of feeder vehicles for Fund X. Pursuant to this agreement, we have agreed to pay HTC for the costs incurred plus a mark-up of 10%. HTC is 100% owned by Albert Behler, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. We incurred costs aggregating $102,000 and $105,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $293,000 and $621,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, in connection with this agreement. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we owed $205,000 and $119,000, respectively, to HTC under this agreement, which are included as a component of “accounts payable and accrued expenses” on our consolidated balance sheets.
ParkProperty Capital, LP
ParkProperty Capital, LP (“ParkProperty”), an entity partially owned by Katharina Otto-Bernstein (a member of our Board of Directors), leased 3,330 square feet at 1633 Broadway (“1633 Lease”). In December 2022, upon expiration of the 1633 Lease, ParkProperty entered into a five-year lease for 4,233 square feet at 1325 Avenue of the Americas. We recognized rental revenue of $69,000 and $53,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $207,000 and $161,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, pursuant to these leases.
Mannheim Trust
A subsidiary of Mannheim Trust leases 3,127 square feet of office space at 712 Fifth Avenue, our 50.0% owned unconsolidated joint venture, pursuant to a lease agreement which expires in June 2025. The Mannheim Trust is for the benefit of the children of Dr. Martin Bussmann, who is a member of our Board of Directors. We recognized $30,000 and $91,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $154,000 and $273,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for our share of rental income pursuant to this lease.
We have entered into an agreement with Kramer Design Services (“Kramer Design”) to develop branding and signage for the amenity center at 1301 Avenue of the Americas. Kramer Design is 100% owned by the spouse of Albert Behler, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred and paid Kramer Design $19,000 and $103,000, respectively, in connection with services rendered pursuant to this agreement.
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Insurance
We carry commercial general liability coverage on our properties, with limits of liability customary within the industry. Similarly, we are insured against the risk of direct and indirect physical damage to our properties including coverage for the perils such as floods, earthquakes and windstorms. Our policies also cover the loss of rental income during an estimated reconstruction period. Our policies reflect limits and deductibles customary in the industry and specific to the buildings and portfolio. We also obtain title insurance policies when acquiring new properties. We currently have coverage for losses incurred in connection with both domestic and foreign terrorist-related activities. While we do carry commercial general liability insurance, property insurance and terrorism insurance with respect to our properties, these policies include limits and terms we consider commercially reasonable. In addition, there are certain losses (including, but not limited to, losses arising from known environmental conditions or acts of war) that are not insured, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or the cost of insurance makes it, in our belief, economically impractical to maintain such coverage. Should an uninsured loss arise against us, we would be required to use our own funds to resolve the issue, including litigation costs. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice and, in consultation with our insurance advisors, we believe the properties in our portfolio are adequately insured.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. Should any litigation arise in connection with the formation transactions, we would contest it vigorously. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.
The terms of our consolidated mortgage debt agreements in place include certain restrictions and covenants which may limit, among other things, certain investments, the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens and the disposition or other transfer of assets and interests in the borrower and other credit parties, and require compliance with certain debt yield, debt service coverage and loan to value ratios. In addition, our revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties, covenants, other agreements and events of default customary for agreements of this type with comparable companies. As of September 30, 2023, we believe we are in compliance with all of our covenants.
Transfer Tax Assessments
During 2017, the New York City Department of Finance issued Notices of Determination (“Notices”) assessing additional transfer taxes (including interest and penalties) in connection with the transfer of interests in certain properties during our 2014 initial public offering. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel, that the likelihood of loss is reasonably possible, and while it is not possible to predict the outcome of these Notices, we estimate the range of loss could be between $0 and $61,000,000. Since no amount in this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we have not accrued any liability arising from potential losses relating to these Notices in our consolidated financial statements.
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Our reportable segments are separated by region, based on the two regions in which we conduct our business: New York and San Francisco. Our determination of segments is aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our Chief Operating Decision Maker, makes key operating decisions, evaluates financial results and manages our business.
The following tables provide Net Operating Income (“NOI”) for each reportable segment for the periods set forth below.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
New York
San Francisco
Property-related revenues
184,608
118,749
66,252
(393
Property-related operating expenses
(75,502
(52,470
(22,447
(585
NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures (excluding One Steuart Lane)
9,233
3,376
5,858
(1
NOI (1)
118,339
69,655
49,663
(979
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
182,015
117,431
64,667
(83
(72,845
(52,421
(19,496
(928
11,540
3,556
7,837
147
120,710
68,566
53,008
(864
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
536,211
342,812
194,564
(1,165
(216,889
(150,676
(64,529
(1,684
30,334
10,143
20,133
349,656
202,279
150,168
(2,791
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
533,255
349,136
185,798
(1,679
(207,320
(148,779
(55,369
(3,172
34,359
9,902
24,162
295
360,294
210,259
154,591
(4,556
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The following table provides a reconciliation of NOI to net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders for the periods set forth below.
NOI
Add (subtract) adjustments to arrive to net (loss) income:
Fee income
Depreciation and amortization expense
(60,263
(58,284
(181,778
(171,306
General and administrative expenses
(15,460
(13,150
(46,307
(45,501
(9,233
(11,540
(30,334
(34,359
Other, net
(853
195
(1,190
244
The following table provides the total assets for each of our reportable segments as of the dates set forth below.
Total Assets as of:
5,208,082
2,575,677
504,800
5,311,636
2,631,265
510,353
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes included therein.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation:
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. A reader should review carefully, our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 or in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There are no material changes to our critical accounting estimates disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
A summary of our recently issued accounting literature and their potential impact on our consolidated financial statements, if any, are included in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, to our consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Business Overview
We are a fully-integrated REIT focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City and San Francisco. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests in properties and investments are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 91.8% of, the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2023.
Financings
Other Items
We, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, were the landlord under certain lease agreements with First Republic Bank (“First Republic”) aggregating 460,726 square feet at our One Front Street property in San Francisco, CA. On May 1, 2023, First Republic was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) was appointed as receiver. Subsequent thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”) acquired all deposit accounts and substantially all the assets and assumed certain of the liabilities of First Republic from the FDIC. In connection therewith, JPMorgan had 60 days to assess whether or not to assume or reject our lease agreements with First Republic. On June 30, 2023, we entered into a surrender and assumption agreement with JPMorgan whereby JPMorgan (i) assumed, under the same lease terms that we had with First Republic, 344,010 square feet of existing space, and (ii) surrendered the remaining 116,716 square feet of space, which largely represented space that was not being utilized by First Republic, and a majority of which (88,236 square feet) was subleased to various other tenants under lease agreements expiring between 2023 and 2024.
Additionally, we, through a different wholly-owned subsidiary, are also the landlord under a long-term lease agreement with SVB Securities (“SVB Securities”), at our 1301 Avenue of the Americas property in Manhattan, NY. SVB Securities leased an aggregate of 108,994 square feet from us and is a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief on March 17, 2023. On June 28, 2023, we executed a termination of our lease with SVB Securities and entered into a new lease with the entity acquiring substantially all of the assets of SVB Securities, including 68,183 square feet on a long-term basis, and 40,811 square feet on a short-term basis.
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Leasing Results - Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 298,259 square feet, of which our share was 227,082 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $75.65 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by the lease expirations in the three months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy (properties owned by us in a similar manner during both reporting periods) by 150 basis points to 88.1% at September 30, 2023 from 89.6% at June 30, 2023. The 150 basis point decrease in leased occupancy was driven primarily by the scheduled expiration of Uber’s lease in July 2023 at Market Center in our San Francisco portfolio.
Of the 298,259 square feet leased in the three months ended September 30, 2023, 220,495 square feet represented our share of second generation space (space leased in the current period (i) prior to its originally scheduled expiration, or (ii) that has been vacant for less than twelve months) for which rental rates increased by 0.5% on a GAAP basis and decreased by 0.4% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 6.5 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $8.96 per square foot per annum, or 11.8% of initial rent.
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 184,782 square feet in our New York portfolio, of which our share was 180,847 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $72.57 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations in the three months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 10 basis points to 90.4% at September 30, 2023 from 90.5% at June 30, 2023. Of the 184,782 square feet leased in the three months ended September 30, 2023, 179,333 square feet represented second generation space for which rental rates decreased by 0.1% on a GAAP basis and increased by 0.6% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 6.6 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $9.14 per square foot per annum, or 12.6% of initial rent.
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 113,477 square feet in our San Francisco portfolio, of which our share was 46,235 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $87.71 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations in the three months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 520 basis points to 82.0% at September 30, 2023 from 87.2% at June 30, 2023. The 520 basis point decrease in leased occupancy was driven primarily by the scheduled expiration of Uber’s lease in July 2023 at Market Center.
Of the 113,477 square feet leased in the three months, 41,162 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which rental rates increased by 2.6% on a GAAP basis and decreased by 4.0% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 6.0 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $8.17 per square foot per annum, or 9.3% of initial rent.
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The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the three months ended September 30, 2023. It is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The leasing statistics, except for square feet leased, represent office space only.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Total square feet leased
298,259
184,782
113,477
Pro rata share of total square feet leased:
227,082
180,847
46,235
Initial rent (1)
75.65
72.57
87.71
Weighted average lease term (in years)
6.5
6.6
6.0
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
58.41
60.77
49.16
Per square foot per annum
8.96
9.14
8.17
Percentage of initial rent
11.8
12.6
9.3
Rent concessions:
Average free rent period (in months)
5.0
5.1
4.9
Average free rent period per annum (in months)
0.8
Second generation space: (2)
Square feet
220,495
179,333
41,162
Cash basis:
75.26
72.30
88.17
Prior escalated rent (3)
75.58
71.84
91.86
Percentage (decrease) increase
(0.4
%)
0.6
(4.0
GAAP basis:
Straight-line rent
74.24
70.66
89.83
Prior straight-line rent
73.89
70.76
87.52
Percentage increase (decrease)
0.5
(0.1
2.6
The following table presents same store leased occupancy as of the dates set forth below.
Same Store Leased Occupancy (1)
88.1
90.4
82.0
As of June 30, 2023
89.6
90.5
87.2
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Leasing Results - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 565,740 square feet, of which our share was 454,819 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $78.42 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by the lease expirations in the nine months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy (properties owned by us in a similar manner during both reporting periods) by 320 basis points to 88.1% at September 30, 2023 from 91.3% at December 31, 2022. The 320 basis point decrease in leased occupancy was driven primarily by the scheduled expiration of (i) Credit Agricole’s lease in February 2023 at 1301 Avenue of the Americas in our New York portfolio and (ii) Uber’s lease in July 2023 at Market Center in our San Francisco portfolio.
Of the 565,740 square feet leased in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 398,891 square feet represented our share of second generation space (space leased in the current period (i) prior to its originally scheduled expiration, or (ii) that has been vacant for less than twelve months) for which rental rates increased by 0.9% on a GAAP basis and decreased by 1.2% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the nine months was 9.5 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $11.37 per square foot per annum, or 14.5% of initial rent.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 363,530 square feet in our New York portfolio, of which our share was 352,901 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $75.62 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations in the nine months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 170 basis points to 90.4% at September 30, 2023 from 92.1% at December 31, 2022. The 170 basis point decrease in leased occupancy was driven primarily by scheduled expiration of Credit Agricole’s lease in February 2023.
Of the 363,530 square feet leased in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 302,046 square feet represented second generation space for which rental rates increased by 2.8% on a GAAP basis and decreased by 1.5% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the nine months was 10.7 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $11.03 per square foot per annum, or 14.6% of initial rent.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we leased 202,210 square feet in our San Francisco portfolio, of which our share was 101,918 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $88.14 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations in the nine months, decreased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 690 basis points to 82.0% at September 30, 2023 from 88.9% at December 31, 2022. The 690 basis point decrease in leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy was driven primarily by (i) the scheduled expiration of Uber’s lease in July 2023 at Market Center and (ii) the surrendered JPMorgan space at One Front Street.
Of the 202,210 square feet leased in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 96,845 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which rental rates decreased by 3.8% on a GAAP basis and decreased by 0.6% on a cash basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the nine months was 5.3 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $13.76 per square foot per annum, or 15.6% of initial rent.
The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. It is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with GAAP. The leasing statistics, except for square feet leased, represent office space only.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
565,740
363,530
202,210
454,819
352,901
101,918
78.42
75.62
88.14
9.5
10.7
5.3
107.69
117.74
72.88
11.37
11.03
13.76
14.5
14.6
15.6
10.4
6.3
1.0
1.2
398,891
302,046
96,845
78.49
75.33
88.35
79.46
76.44
88.89
Percentage decrease
(1.2
(1.5
(0.6
76.64
73.87
85.26
75.94
71.87
88.62
0.9
2.8
(3.8
88.1%
90.4%
82.0%
91.3%
92.1%
88.9%
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Financial Results - Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Net Income, FFO and Core FFO
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $8,385,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,537,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders was $46,721,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $53,366,000, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022. FFO attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 includes the impact of non-core items, which are listed in the table on page 56. The aggregate of the non-core items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by $1,101,000 and $883,000, respectively, or $0.01 or $0.00 per diluted share, respectively.
Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of the non-core items listed on page 56, was $47,822,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $54,249,000, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Same Store Results
The table below summarizes the percentage decrease in our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI, by segment, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 versus September 30, 2022.
Same Store NOI
(10.3
(8.2
(14.4
Same Store Cash NOI
(7.1
(7.6
(6.1
See pages 49-57 “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure and the reasons why we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful.
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Financial Results - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $54,194,000, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $1,474,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Net loss attributable to the common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes (i) $23,110,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for our share of a non-cash real estate impairment loss related to an unconsolidated joint venture, and (ii) non-cash straight-line rent receivable write-offs aggregating $12,993,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, related to the terminated SVB Securities lease and the surrendered JPMorgan space.
FFO attributable to common stockholders was $137,517,000, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $161,561,000, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. FFO attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes non-cash straight-line rent receivable write-offs aggregating $12,993,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, related to the terminated SVB Securities lease and the surrendered JPMorgan space. FFO attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 also includes the impact of non-core items, which are listed in the table on page 56. The aggregate of the non-core items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by $5,145,000 and $899,000, respectively, or $0.03 and $0.00 per diluted share, respectively.
Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of the non-core items listed on page 56, was $142,662,000, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $162,460,000, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The table below summarizes the percentage (decrease) increase in our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI, by segment, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 versus September 30, 2022.
(2.9%)
(3.6%)
(1.7%)
(3.9%)
(6.0%)
0.7%
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Results of Operations - Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Change
3,265
(1,231
2,034
2,657
1,979
2,310
6,973
Income from real estate related fund investments
(1,021
(23,177
2,535
(2,153
(26,695
410
(26,285
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling
interests in:
(708
19,625
520
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
(6,848
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Revenues
Our revenues, which consist of rental revenue and fee and other income, were $189,181,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $187,147,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $2,034,000. Below are the details of the increase or decrease by segment.
Same store operations
(3,376
(5,096
1,720
(2)
Non-cash write-offs of straight-line rent receivables
1,784
4,857
4,913
(3)
(56
Increase (decrease) in rental revenue
1,601
(707
(39
187
Decrease in fee income
(559
Other income
(672
(283
(135
(254
Decrease in other income
Decrease in fee and other income
(813
Total increase (decrease) in revenues
1,318
1,585
(869
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Expenses
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative and transaction related costs, were $151,357,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $144,384,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $6,973,000. Below are the details of the increase or decrease by segment.
2,999
49
2,950
(342
Increase (decrease) in operating
Operations
1,276
636
67
Increase in depreciation and amortization
Increase in general and administrative
Increase in transaction related costs
Total increase in expenses
1,325
3,586
2,062
Income from Real Estate Related Fund Investments
Income from real estate related fund investments was $2,060,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and represented income attributable to Paramount Group Real Estate Fund X, LP (“Fund X”), which we began consolidating into our consolidated financial statements effective December 12, 2022, and in which we have a 13.0% ownership interest.
(Loss) income from Unconsolidated Real Estate Related Funds
Loss from unconsolidated real estate related funds was $721,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which represented our share of loss from Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, LP (“Fund VIII”). Income from unconsolidated real estate related funds was $300,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, which represented our share of income from Fund VIII and Fund X. The loss in the current year resulted primarily from an unrealized loss on a mezzanine loan investment, of which our share was $762,000.
Loss from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures was $28,974,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $5,797,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in loss of $23,177,000. This increase in loss resulted primarily from:
RDF's share of an impairment loss related to residential condominium units at One Steuart Lane
(23,942
765
Total increase in loss
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Interest and Other Income, net
Interest and other income was $4,115,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,580,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in income of $2,535,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher yields on cash balances and short-term investments in the current year.
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $39,102,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $36,949,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $2,153,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher interest expense on the variable rate portion of our debt at 1301 Avenue of the Americas due to an increase in average variable rates in the current year’s three months compared to prior year.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $263,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $673,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $410,000. This decrease resulted primarily from lower taxable income attributable to our taxable REIT subsidiaries in the current year.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Joint Ventures
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures was $4,887,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $4,179,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a $708,000 increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures. This increase was primarily due to noncontrolling interests’ share of lease termination income in the current year at 1633 Broadway.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Real Estate Related Funds
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds was $20,934,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,309,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in loss of $19,625,000. This increase was primarily due to the noncontrolling interests’ share of the $23,942,000 impairment loss related to residential condominium units at One Steuart Lane.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $629,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $109,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in net loss allocated to noncontrolling interests of $520,000. This increase in loss resulted from higher net loss subject to allocation to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership in the current year.
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Results of Operations - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
3,319
(9,351
(6,032
9,569
10,472
806
(58
20,789
Loss from real estate related fund investments
(Loss) income from unconsolidated real estate funds
(1,492
(47,812
7,400
(5,636
(111,395
435
(110,960
(3,496
54,735
4,053
(55,668
Our revenues, which consist of rental revenue and fee and other income, were $550,317,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $556,349,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $6,032,000. Below are the details of the increase or decrease by segment.
10,094
(7,073
17,167
(11,794
(4,451
(7,343
5,019
4,941
(5)
(692
770
(6,583
9,132
(2,178
(668
(6,142
(8,988
(363
259
(366
(256
(Decrease) increase in other income
(Decrease) increase in fee and other income
(9,244
Total (decrease) increase in revenues
(6,324
8,766
(8,474
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Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative and transaction related costs, were $445,297,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $424,508,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $20,789,000. Below are the details of the increase or decrease by segment.
11,057
9,160
(1,488
2,440
7,346
686
Decrease in transaction related costs
Total increase (decrease) in expenses
4,337
16,506
Loss from Real Estate Related Fund Investments
Loss from real estate related fund investments was $37,034,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and represented loss attributable to Fund X, which we began consolidating into our consolidated financial statements effective December 12, 2022, and in which we have a 13.0% ownership interest. The loss resulted primarily from a $45,658,000 unrealized loss on a mezzanine loan investment based on a negotiated transaction price.
(Loss) Income from Unconsolidated Real Estate Related Funds
Loss from unconsolidated real estate related funds was $867,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which represented our share of loss from Fund VIII. Income from unconsolidated real estate related funds was $625,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which represented our share of income from Fund VIII and Fund X. The loss in the current year resulted primarily from an unrealized loss on a mezzanine loan investment, of which our share was $762,000.
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures was $63,138,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $15,326,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in loss of $47,812,000. This increase in loss resulted primarily from:
Real estate impairment loss related to 60 Wall Street
(24,734
864
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Interest and other income was $10,007,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2,607,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in income of $7,400,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher yields on cash balances and short-term investments in the current year.
Interest and debt expense was $112,440,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $106,804,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $5,636,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher interest expense on the variable rate portion of our debt at 1301 Avenue of the Americas due to an increase in average variable rates in the current year’s nine months compared to the prior year.
Income tax expense was $1,124,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,559,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $435,000. This decrease resulted primarily from lower taxable income attributable to our taxable REIT subsidiaries in the current year.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures was $15,879,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $12,383,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a $3,496,000 increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures. This increase was primarily due to higher net income attributable to One Market Plaza, resulting from higher average occupancy in the current year.
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds was $57,412,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $2,677,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in loss of $54,735,000. This increase was primarily due to the noncontrolling interests’ share of (i) the $45,658,000 unrealized loss on an investment in a mezzanine loan and (ii) the $23,942,000 impairment loss related to residential condominium units at One Steuart Lane.
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $3,849,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership of $204,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase in net loss allocated to noncontrolling interests of $4,053,000. This increase in loss resulted from higher net loss subject to allocation to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership in the current year.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity include existing cash balances, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under our revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2023, we had $1.22 billion of liquidity comprised of $399,631,000 of cash and cash equivalents, $70,892,000 of restricted cash and $750,000,000 of borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility.
We expect that these sources will provide adequate liquidity over the next 12 months for all anticipated needs, including scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, existing and anticipated capital improvements, the cost of securing new and renewal leases, dividends to stockholders and distributions to unitholders, and all other capital needs related to the operations of our business.
We anticipate that our long-term needs including debt maturities and potential acquisitions will be funded by operating cash flow, third-party joint venture capital, mortgage financings and/or re-financings, and the issuance of long-term debt or equity and cash on hand. Although we may be able to anticipate and plan for certain of our liquidity needs, unexpected increases in uses of cash that are beyond our control and which affect our financial condition and results of operations may arise, or our sources of liquidity may be fewer than, and the funds available from such sources may be less than, anticipated or required.
Consolidated Debt
As of September 30, 2023, our outstanding consolidated debt aggregated $3.82 billion. We had no amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility. In February 2024, the $975,000,000 mortgage loan at One Market Plaza is scheduled to mature. We are exploring various alternatives to refinance this loan. We may refinance this debt or any of our maturing debt when it comes due or repay it early depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Revolving Credit Facility
Our $750,000,000 revolving credit facility matures in March 2026 and has two six-month extension options. The interest rate on the facility is 115 basis points over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) with adjustments based on the terms of advances, plus a facility fee of 20 basis points. The facility also features a sustainability-linked pricing component such that if we meet certain sustainability performance targets, the applicable per annum interest rate will be reduced by one basis point. The facility contains certain restrictions and covenants that require us to maintain, on an ongoing basis, (i) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, which may be increased to 65% for any fiscal quarter in which an acquisition of real estate is completed, and for up to the next three subsequent consecutive fiscal quarters, (ii) a secured leverage ratio not to exceed 50%, (iii) a fixed coverage ratio of at least 1.50, (iv) an unsecured leverage ratio to not to exceed 60%, which may be increased to 65% for any fiscal quarter in which an acquisition of real estate is completed, and for up to the next three subsequent consecutive fiscal quarters and (v) an unencumbered interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75. The facility also contains customary representations and warranties, limitations on permitted investments and other covenants.
Dividend Policy
On September 15, 2023, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share of common stock for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, which was paid on October 13, 2023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 29, 2023. This dividend policy, if continued, would require us to pay out approximately $8,400,000 each quarter to common stockholders and unitholders.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2023, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $1.75 billion of outstanding indebtedness, of which our share was $626,292,000. In May 2023, the joint venture that owns 60 Wall Street defaulted on the $575,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan securing the property. The joint venture is currently in negotiations with the lender to modify the loan. We do not guarantee the indebtedness of our unconsolidated joint ventures other than providing customary environmental indemnities and guarantees of non-recourse carve-outs; however, we may elect to fund additional capital to a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests), advances or partner loans in order to enable the joint venture to repay this indebtedness upon maturity.
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During 2017, the New York City Department of Finance issued Notices of Determination (“Notices”) assessing additional transfer taxes (including interest and penalties) in connection with the transfer of interests in certain properties during our 2014 initial public offering. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel that the likelihood of loss is reasonably possible, and while it is not possible to predict the outcome of these Notices, we estimate the range of loss could be between $0 and $61,000,000. Since no amount in this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we have not accrued any liability arising from potential losses relating to these Notices in our consolidated financial statements.
Inflation
Substantially all of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe inflationary increases in expenses may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. We do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our historical financial position or results of operations.
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Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $470,523,000 and $449,817,000 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and $509,854,000 and $529,666,000 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash increased by $20,706,000 and decreased by $19,812,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Operating Activities
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 – We generated $175,597,000 of cash from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily from (i) $206,915,000 of net income (before $306,491,000 of non-cash adjustments) and (ii) $438,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate related funds, partially offset by (iii) $31,756,000 of net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments of $306,491,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, realized and unrealized losses on real estate related fund investments, loss from unconsolidated joint ventures, straight-lining of rental revenue, amortization of above and below-market leases, net and amortization of stock-based compensation.
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 – We generated $174,417,000 of cash from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily from (i) $209,545,000 of net income (before $198,161,000 of non-cash adjustments) and (ii) $658,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate related funds, partially offset by (iii) $35,786,000 of net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments of $198,161,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, straight-lining of rental revenue, amortization of above and below-market leases, net and amortization of stock-based compensation.
Investing Activities
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 – We used $106,945,000 of cash for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily (i) $67,373,000 for additions to real estate, which were comprised of spending for tenant improvements and other building improvements, (ii) $40,715,000 for contributions to an unconsolidated joint venture, (iii) $35,715,000 for advances to a partner in One Steuart Lane and (iv) $2,077,000 for contributions of capital to Fund VIII, partially offset by (v) $38,935,000 from repayment of advances by a partner in One Steuart Lane.
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 – We used $85,672,000 of cash for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily (i) $71,284,000 for additions to real estate, which were comprised of spending for tenant improvements and other building improvements, (ii) $11,252,000 for our investment in 1600 Broadway, and (iii) $3,136,000 for contributions of capital to unconsolidated real estate related funds, net of distributions received.
Financing Activities
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 – We used $47,946,000 of cash for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily (i) $273,000,000 for the repayment of notes and mortgages payable in connection with the refinancing of 300 Mission Street, (ii) $44,325,000 for payment of dividends and distributions to common stockholders and unitholders, (iii) $7,802,000 for distributions to noncontrolling interests in Fund X, (iv) $7,053,000 for distributions to noncontrolling interests in 300 Mission Street and 1633 Broadway, (v) $1,847,000 for the settlement of accounts payable in connection with repurchases of common shares in 2022, (vi) $576,000 for the payment of debt issuance costs in connection with the refinancing of 300 Mission Street and (vii) $205,000 for the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings, partially offset by (viii) $232,050,000 of proceeds from notes and mortgages payable in connection with the refinancing of 300 Mission Street and (ix) $54,812,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate related funds.
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 – We used $108,557,000 of cash for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily (i) $54,459,000 for dividends and distributions to common stockholders and unitholders, (ii) $33,814,000 for distributions to noncontrolling interests, (iii) $20,000,000 for the repurchases of common shares and (iv) $284,000 for the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use and present NOI, Same Store NOI, FFO and Core FFO, as supplemental measures of our performance. The summary below describes our use of these measures, provides information regarding why we believe these measures are meaningful supplemental measures of our performance and reconciles these measures from net income or loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating these measures, and accordingly, our presentation of these measures may not be comparable to other real estate companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, and should only be considered together with and as a supplement to, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
Net Operating Income (“NOI”)
We use NOI to measure the operating performance of our properties. NOI consists of rental revenue (which includes property rentals, tenant reimbursements and lease termination income) and certain other property-related revenue less operating expenses (which includes property-related expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We also present Cash NOI, which deducts from NOI, straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we present Paramount’s share of NOI and Cash NOI, which represents our share of NOI and Cash NOI of consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures, based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. We use NOI and Cash NOI internally as performance measures and believe they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because they reflect only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level. The following tables present reconciliations of our net income or loss to NOI and Cash NOI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to NOI and Cash NOI:
981
9,285
(35,327
Add (subtract) adjustments to arrive at NOI and Cash NOI:
40,431
18,554
1,278
25,523
12,816
763
263
(2,060
Loss (income) from unconsolidated joint ventures
28,974
3,890
25,085
(4,573
(4,115
(655
(740
(2,720
853
Less NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(22,275
(3,049
(19,226
Paramount's share of NOI
96,064
30,437
Add (subtract) adjustments to arrive at Cash NOI:
Straight-line rent adjustments (including our share
of unconsolidated joint ventures)
(1,514
1,184
(2,668
(30
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net (including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures)
(2,110
(729
(1,381
Cash NOI
114,715
70,110
45,614
(1,009
Less Cash NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(20,520
(3,179
(17,341
Paramount's share of Cash NOI
94,195
66,931
28,273
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI and Cash NOI:
2,701
10,276
(11,753
39,155
17,918
1,211
23,392
12,794
673
668
5,797
(7
4,384
1,420
(5,132
(1,580
(236
(201
(1,143
(195
(21,222
(2,383
(18,839
99,488
66,183
34,169
(3,969
1,514
(5,453
(790
708
(1,498
115,951
70,788
46,057
(894
(19,988
(2,775
(17,213
95,963
68,013
28,844
(21,213
23,025
(101,388
117,879
60,128
3,771
72,081
38,082
2,277
Income tax expense (benefit)
1,124
(78
1,197
37,034
25,000
10,262
27,876
(14,106
(10,007
(1,616
(1,384
(7,007
1,190
(67,551
(8,415
(59,136
282,105
193,864
91,032
(1,690
3,270
(4,990
(6,187
(1,779
(4,408
341,779
203,770
140,770
(2,761
(60,072
(8,837
(51,235
281,707
194,933
89,535
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18,732
27,705
(35,053
115,439
52,782
3,085
66,465
38,054
2,285
1,559
1,548
12,164
(23,094
(2,607
(282
(280
(2,045
(244
(63,340
(55,532
296,954
202,451
99,059
(8,288
883
(9,201
(3,115
1,597
(4,712
348,891
212,739
140,678
(4,526
(61,194
(8,459
(52,735
287,697
204,280
87,943
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The tables below set forth the reconciliations of our share of NOI to our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. These metrics are used to measure the operating performance of our properties that were owned by us in a similar manner during both the current and prior reporting periods, and represent our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI from consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. Same Store NOI also excludes lease termination income, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases and certain other items that vary from period to period. Same Store Cash NOI excludes the effect of non-cash items such as the straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases.
Paramount's share of NOI for the three months ended
September 30, 2023 (1)
Lease termination income
(5,249
(4,066
(1,183
Non-cash write-offs of straight-line receivables
144
Acquisitions / Redevelopment and other, net
925
(57
979
Paramount's share of Same Store NOI for the
three months ended September 30, 2023
91,884
62,620
29,264
September 30, 2022 (1)
1,674
1,242
378
three months ended September 30, 2022
102,404
68,235
Decrease in Same Store NOI
(10,520
(5,615
(4,905
% Decrease
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Paramount's share of Cash NOI for the three months
ended September 30, 2023 (1)
1,012
1,009
Paramount's share of Same Store Cash NOI for the
89,958
62,868
27,090
ended September 30, 2022 (1)
917
894
96,880
68,036
Decrease in Same Store Cash NOI
(6,922
(5,168
(1,754
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Paramount's share of NOI for the nine months ended
(7,304
(6,121
14,050
6,640
7,410
2,690
(44
2,791
nine months ended September 30, 2023
291,541
194,339
97,202
(1,875
1,980
3,307
(1,028
(221
4,556
nine months ended September 30, 2022
300,366
201,528
98,838
(8,825
(7,189
(1,636
(2.9
(3.6
(1.7
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Paramount's share of Cash NOI for the nine months
2,713
2,761
277,116
188,764
88,352
2,655
(1,650
4,526
288,477
200,755
87,722
(Decrease) increase in Same Store Cash NOI
(11,361
(11,991
630
% (Decrease) increase
(3.9
(6.0
0.7
Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”)
FFO is a supplemental measure of our performance. We present FFO in accordance with the definition adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”). Nareit defines FFO as net income or loss, calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization from real estate assets, impairment losses on certain real estate assets and gains or losses from the sale of certain real estate assets or from change in control of certain real estate assets, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. FFO is commonly used in the real estate industry to assist investors and analysts in comparing results of real estate companies because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. In addition, we present Core FFO as an alternative measure of our operating performance, which adjusts FFO for certain other items that we believe enhance the comparability of our FFO across periods. Core FFO, when applicable, excludes the impact of certain items, including, transaction related costs and adjustments, realized and unrealized gains or losses on real estate related fund investments, unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps, severance costs and gains or losses on early extinguishment of debt, in order to reflect the Core FFO of our real estate portfolio and operations. In future periods, we may also exclude other items from Core FFO that we believe may help investors compare our results.
FFO and Core FFO are presented as supplemental financial measures and do not fully represent our operating performance. Neither FFO nor Core FFO is intended to be a measure of cash flow or liquidity. Please refer to our consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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The following table presents a reconciliation of net (loss) income to FFO and Core FFO for the periods set forth below.
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to FFO and Core FFO:
Real estate depreciation and amortization (including our
share of unconsolidated joint ventures)
69,160
68,009
209,687
201,069
Our share of a non-cash real estate impairment loss related to an unconsolidated joint venture
24,734
FFO
44,099
69,233
134,845
212,453
Less FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(14,801
(13,408
(44,865
(39,868
20,933
1,304
57,398
2,659
(3,510
(3,763
(9,861
(13,683
FFO attributable to common stockholders
46,721
53,366
137,517
161,561
Per diluted share
0.21
0.24
0.63
0.73
Non-core items:
RDF's share of a non-cash impairment loss related to residential condominium units at One Steuart Lane
23,942
Adjustments to equity in earnings for (distributions from) contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures
(1,917
709
(4,540
294
Adjustment for realized and unrealized gains and losses from consolidated and unconsolidated real estate related fund investments
711
47,732
Other, net (including after-tax net gains or losses on sale of residential condominium units at One Steuart Lane)
1,606
1,614
4,802
3,664
Core FFO
68,441
71,577
206,781
216,450
Less Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(2,226
(94
(9,026
(381
(3,592
(3,826
(10,228
(13,741
Core FFO attributable to common stockholders
47,822
54,249
142,662
162,460
0.22
0.66
Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:
Effect of dilutive securities
32,676
28,555
21,638
34,143
Denominator for FFO and Core FFO per diluted share
217,075,698
224,893,346
216,893,416
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. Our future earnings, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market interest rates. Our primary market risk results from our indebtedness, which bears interest at both fixed and variable rates. We manage our market risk on variable rate debt by entering into interest rate swap agreements to fix the rate or interest rate cap agreements to limit exposure to increases in rates, on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods through maturity. This in turn, reduces the risks of variability of cash flows created by variable rate debt and mitigates the risk of increases in interest rates. Our objective when undertaking such arrangements is to reduce our floating rate exposure and we do not enter into hedging arrangements for speculative purposes. Subject to maintaining our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we may utilize swap arrangements in the future.
The following table summarizes our consolidated debt, the weighted average interest rates and the fair value as of September 30, 2023.
Fixed Rate Debt:
One Market Plaza
4.03%
961,419
3.80%
454,062
1301 Avenue of the Americas (1)
2.49%
497,811
300 Mission Street
4.50%
213,256
1633 Broadway
2.99%
957,064
Total Fixed Rate Debt
3.43%
1,232,050
3,457,050
3,083,612
Variable Rate Debt:
1301 Avenue of the Americas (2)
8.18%
358,424
Total Variable Rate Debt
Total Consolidated Debt
3.88%
1,592,050
In addition to the above, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $1.75 billion of outstanding indebtedness as of September 30, 2023, of which our share was $626,292,000.
The tables below provide additional details on our interest rate swaps and interest rate caps as of September 30, 2023.
The following table summarizes our share of total indebtedness and the effect to interest expense of a 100 basis point increase in variable rates.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount)
Balance
WeightedAverageInterestRate
Effect of 1% Increase in Base Rates
Paramount's share of consolidated debt:
Variable rate
3,600
5.56
Fixed Rate (1)
2,674,930
3.27
2,687,665
3.25
3,034,930
3.86
3,047,665
3.52
Paramount's share of debt of non-consolidated
entities (non-recourse):
115,267
7.50
1,153
113,739
6.12
Fixed rate
511,025
3.32
3.30
626,292
4.09
624,764
3.82
Noncontrolling interests' share of above
(332
Total change in annual net income
4,421
0.02
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
As of September 30, 2023, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2023, we do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
Except to the extent updated below or to the extent additional factual information disclosed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates to such risk factors (including, without limitation, the matters discussed in Part I, “Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), there were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 or in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023.
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Recent Purchases of Equity Securities
On November 5, 2019, we received authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $200,000,000 of our common stock, from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of December 31, 2022, we had repurchased a total of 24,183,768 common shares at a weighted average price of $7.65 per share, or $185,000,000 in the aggregate. We did not repurchase any shares in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 under our stock repurchase program. As of September 30, 2023, we have $15,000,000 available for future repurchases under the existing program. The amount and timing of future repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, the price and availability of our shares, trading volume, general market conditions and available funding. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) adopted, terminated or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed, or furnished as indicated, herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the following Exhibit Index:
EXHIBIT INDEX
ExhibitNumber
Exhibit Description
3.1
Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws of Paramount Group, Inc., effective August 1, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 4, 2023.
10.1
Form of AOLTIP Unit Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 12, 2023.
10.2
Form of LTIP Unit Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 12, 2023.
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Paramount Group, Inc.
Date:
November 1, 2023
By:
/s/ Wilbur Paes
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Wilbur Paes
(duly authorized officer and principal financial officer)
/s/ Ermelinda Berberi
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Ermelinda Berberi
(duly authorized officer and principal accounting officer)