UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
or
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-12298
REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
identification No.)
121 West Forsyth Street, Suite 200
Jacksonville, Florida
(904) 598-7000
(Registrants telephone No.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.01 par value
(Title of Class)
Depositary Shares, Liquidation Preference $25 per Depositary Share, each representing
1/10 of a share of 7.45% Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1/10 of a share of
7.25% Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock par value $0.01
New York Stock Exchange
(Name of exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES x NO ¨
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the Registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter. $3,134,924,152
The approximate number of shares of Registrants voting common stock outstanding was 63,073,286 as of March 14, 2005.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrants Proxy Statement in connection with its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No.
Form 10-K
Report Page
1.
Forward Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, the following information contains forward-looking statements as defined under federal securities laws. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Regency operates, and managements beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in national and local economic conditions; financial difficulties of merchants and retailers; competitive market conditions, including pricing of acquisitions and sales of properties and out-parcels; changes in expected leasing activity and market rents; timing of acquisitions, development starts and sales of properties and out-parcels; weather; the ability to obtain governmental approvals; and meeting development schedules. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto of Regency Centers Corporation appearing elsewhere within.
PART I
Item 1. Business
Operating and Investment Philosophy
Regency is a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT), which began operations in 1993. Our primary operating and investment goal is long-term growth in earnings per share and total shareholder return, which we hope to achieve by focusing on a strategy of owning, operating and developing neighborhood and community shopping centers that are anchored by market-leading supermarkets, and located in areas with attractive demographics. We own and operate our shopping centers through our operating partnership, Regency Centers, L.P. (RCLP), in which we currently own approximately 98% of the operating partnership units. Regencys operating, investing and financing activities are generally performed by RCLP, its wholly owned subsidiaries and its joint ventures with third parties.
Currently, our real estate investment portfolio before depreciation totals $4.5 billion with 291 shopping centers in 23 states, including approximately $1.4 billion in real estate assets composed of 78 shopping centers owned by unconsolidated joint ventures in 17 states. [Portfolio information is presented (a) on a combined basis, including unconsolidated joint ventures (Combined Basis), (b) on a basis that excludes the unconsolidated joint ventures (Consolidated Properties) and (c) on a basis that includes only the unconsolidated joint ventures (Unconsolidated Properties).] We believe that providing our shopping center portfolio information under these methods provides a more complete understanding of the properties that we own, including those that we partially own and for which we provide property and asset management services. At December 31, 2004, our gross leasable area (GLA) on a Combined Basis totaled 33.8 million square feet and was 92.7% leased. The GLA for the Consolidated Properties totaled 24.5 million square feet and was 91.2% leased. The GLA for the Unconsolidated Properties totaled 9.3 million square feet and was 96.7% leased.
We earn revenues and generate operating cash flow by leasing space to grocers and retail side-shop tenants in our shopping centers. We experience growth in revenues by increasing occupancy and rental rates at currently owned shopping centers, and by developing new shopping centers. A neighborhood center is a convenient, cost-effective distribution platform for food retailers. Grocery anchored centers generate substantial daily traffic and offer sustainable competitive advantages to their tenants. This high traffic generates increased sales, thereby driving higher occupancy, rental rates and rental-rate growth for Regency, which we expect to sustain our growth in earnings per share and increase the value of our portfolio over the long term.
We seek a range of strong national, regional and local specialty tenants, for the same reason that we choose to anchor our centers with leading grocers. We have created a formal partnering process the Premier Customer Initiative (PCI) to promote mutually beneficial relationships with our non-grocer specialty retailers. The objective of the PCI is for Regency to build a base of specialty tenants who represent the best-in-class operators in their respective merchandising categories. Such tenants reinforce the consumer appeal and other strengths of a centers grocery anchor, help to stabilize a centers occupancy, reduce re-leasing downtime, reduce tenant turnover and yield higher sustainable rents.
We grow our shopping center portfolio through new shopping center development, where we acquire the land and construct the building. Development is customer driven, meaning we generally have an executed lease from the anchor before we start construction. Developments serve the growth needs of our marketleading
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grocers and anchors, and our specialty retail customers, resulting in modern shopping centers with long-term leases from the grocery anchors and produce attractive returns on our invested capital. This development process can require up to 36 months from initial land or redevelopment acquisition through construction, lease-up and stabilization of rental income, depending upon the size of the project. Generally, anchor tenants begin operating their stores prior to the completion of construction of the entire center, resulting in rental income during the development phase.
We intend to maintain a conservative capital structure to fund our growth programs without compromising our investment-grade ratings. Our approach is founded on our self-funding business model. This model utilizes center recycling as a key component. Our recycling strategy calls for us to re-deploy the proceeds from the sales of properties into new, higher-quality developments that we expect to generate sustainable revenue growth and more attractive returns. Our commitment to maintaining a high-quality shopping center portfolio dictates that we continually assess the value of all of our properties and sell those that no longer meet our long-term investment criteria.
Joint venturing of shopping centers also provides us with a capital source for new development, as well as the opportunity to earn fees for asset and property management services. As asset manager, we are engaged by our partners to apply similar operating, investment, and capital strategies to the portfolios owned by the joint ventures. Joint ventures grow their shopping center investments through acquisitions from third parties or direct purchases from Regency. Although selling properties to joint ventures reduces our ownership interest, we continue to share in the risks and rewards of centers that meet our long-term investment strategy. Regency is not subject to liability and has no obligations or guarantees of the joint ventures beyond its ownership percentage.
Risk Factors Relating to Ownership of Regency Common Stock
We are subject to certain business risks that could affect our industry which include, among others:
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Compliance with Governmental Regulations
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate certain hazardous or toxic substances at our shopping centers. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The cost of required remediation and the owners liability for remediation could exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances, may adversely affect the owners ability to sell or rent the property or borrow using the property as collateral. We have a number of properties that could require or are currently undergoing varying levels of environmental remediation. Environmental remediation is not currently expected to have a material financial effect on us due to reserves for remediation, insurance programs designed to mitigate the cost of remediation and various state-regulated programs that shift the responsibility and cost to the state.
Competition
We are among the largest publicly-held owners of grocery-anchored shopping centers in the nation based on revenues, number of properties, gross leaseable area and market capitalization. There are numerous companies and private individuals engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition and operation of shopping centers which compete with us in our targeted markets. This results in competition for attracting grocery anchor tenants, as well as, the acquisition of existing shopping centers and new development sites. We believe that the principal competitive factors in attracting tenants in our market areas are location, demographics, rental costs, tenant mix, property age and maintenance. We believe that our competitive advantages include our locations within our market areas, our strong demographics surrounding our shopping centers, our relationships with our grocery anchor tenants and side-shop retailers, our PCI program which allows us to provide retailers with multiple locations, our practice of maintaining and renovating of our shopping centers, and our ability to source and develop new shopping centers.
Changes in Policies
Our Board of Directors establishes the policies that govern our investment and operating strategies including, among others, development and acquisition of shopping centers, tenant and market focus, debt and equity financing policies, quarterly distributions to shareholders, and REIT tax status. The Board of Directors may amend these policies at any time without a vote of our shareholders.
Employees
Our headquarters are located at 121 West Forsyth Street, Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida. We presently maintain 18 offices in 12 states where we conduct management, leasing, construction, and investment activities. At December 31, 2004, we had 385 employees and we believe that our relations with our employees are good.
Company Website Access and SEC Filings
The Companys website may be accessed at www.regencycenters.com. All of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be accessed through our website promptly after filing; however, in the event that the website is inaccessible, then we will provide paper copies of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, current reports filed or furnished on Form 8-K, and all related amendments, excluding exhibits, free of charge upon request.
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Item 2. Properties
The following table is a list of the shopping centers summarized by state and in order of largest holdings presented on a Combined Basis:
Location
California
Florida
Texas
Georgia
North Carolina
Ohio
Colorado
Virginia
Illinois
Washington
Oregon
Tennessee
Arizona
South Carolina
Michigan
Maryland
Alabama
Kentucky
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Nevada
Indiana
Missouri
New Jersey
Total
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Item 2. Properties (continued)
The following table is a list of the shopping centers summarized by state and in order of largest holdings presented for Consolidated Properties:
The following table is a list of the shopping centers summarized by state and in order of largest holdings presented for Unconsolidated Properties owned in joint ventures:
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2003
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The following table summarizes the largest tenants occupying our shopping centers on a Combined Basis as of December 31, 2004 based upon a percentage of total annualized base rent exceeding .5%. The table includes 100% of the GLA in unconsolidated joint ventures, however annualized base rent includes only Regencys pro-rata share of rent from unconsolidated joint ventures.
Tenant
Percentage ofAnnualized
Base Rent
Kroger
Publix
Safeway
Albertsons
Blockbuster
H.E.B. Grocery
CVS
Walgreens
Harris Teeter
Whole Foods
Washington Mutual Bank
Kohls Department Store
Hallmark
Stater Brothers
The UPS Store
Shoppers Food Warehouse/ Supervalu
Starbucks
K-Mart/ Sears
T.J. Maxx / Marshalls
Circuit City
Hollywood Video
Petco
Winn Dixie
Staples
Subway
Michaels
Great Clips
Regencys leases have terms generally ranging from three to five years for tenant space under 5,000 square feet. Leases greater than 10,000 square feet generally have lease terms in excess of five years, mostly comprised of anchor tenants. Many of the anchor leases contain provisions allowing the tenant the option of extending the term of the lease at expiration. The leases provide for the monthly payment in advance of fixed minimum rentals, additional rents calculated as a percentage of the tenants sales, the tenants pro rata share of real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance expenses, and reimbursement for utility costs if not directly metered.
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The following table sets forth a schedule of lease expirations for the next ten years, assuming no tenants renew their leases:
Lease
Expiration
Year
Percent ofTotalCompany
GLA (2)
Minimum
Rent
Expiring
Leases (3)
Percent of
Rent (3)
(1)
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
10 Yr. Total
See the property table below and also see Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis for further information about Regencys properties.
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Property Name
Con-
structed (1)
Grocery Anchor
Drug Store & OtherAnchors > 10,000 Sq Ft
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles / Southern CA
4S Commons Town Center (3)
4S Fitness Center (3)
Amerige Heights Town Center (5)
Bear Creek Village Center (3)
Campus Marketplace (5)
Costa Verde
El Camino
El Norte Parkway Pla
Falcon Ridge (3)
French Valley (3)
Friars Mission
Garden Village Shopping Center (5)
Gelsons Westlake Market Plaza
Hasley Canyon Village (3)
Heritage Plaza
Morningside Plaza
Newland Center
Oakbrook Plaza
Park Plaza Shopping Center (5)
Plaza Hermosa
Rona Plaza
Santa Ana Downtown
Seal Beach (5)
The Shops of Santa Barbara
The Shops of Santa Barbara Phase II (3)
Twin Peaks
Valencia Crossroads
Ventura Village
Victoria Gateway Center (3)
Vista Village Phase I
Vista Village Phase II (3)
Westlake Village Plaza and Center
Westridge
Woodman Van Nuys
San Francisco / Northern CA
Alameda Bridgeside Shopping Center (3)
Blossom Valley
Clayton Valley (3)
Clovis Commons (3)
Corral Hollow (5)
Diablo Plaza
El Cerrito Plaza (5)
Encina Grande
Folsom Prairie City Crossing
Gilroy
Loehmanns Plaza California
Powell Street Plaza
San Leandro
Sequoia Station
Strawflower Village
Tassajara Crossing
West Park Plaza
Woodside Central
Subtotal/Weighted Average (CA)
FLORIDA
Ft. Myers / Cape Coral
Grande Oak
Jacksonville / North Florida
Anastasia Plaza (5)
Bolton Plaza
Carriage Gate
Courtyard Shopping Center
Fleming Island
Highland Square (5)
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FLORIDA (continued)
Jacksonville / North Florida (continued)
Johns Creek Shopping Center (3)
Julington Village (5)
Lynnhaven (5)
Millhopper
Newberry Square
Ocala Corners (5)
Old St. Augustine Plaza
Palm Harbor Shopping Village (5)
Pine Tree Plaza
Plantation Plaza (5)
Plantation Plaza Phase II (3) (5)
Regency Court
Starke
Vineyard Shopping Center
Miami / Ft. Lauderdale
Aventura Shopping Center
Berkshire Commons
Garden Square
Palm Trails Plaza
Pebblebrook Plaza (5)
Shoppes @ 104 (5)
Welleby
Tampa / Orlando
Beneva Village Shops
Bloomingdale
East Towne Shopping Center
Kings Crossing Sun City
Mainstreet Square
Mariners Village
Marketplace St. Pete
Peachland Promenade
Regency Square Brandon
Regency Village (5)
Town Square
University Collection
Village Center 6
Willa Springs Shopping Center
West Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
Boynton Lakes Plaza
Chasewood Plaza
East Port Plaza
Martin Downs Village Center
Martin Downs Village Shoppes
Ocean Breeze
Shops of San Marco (5)
Town Center at Martin Downs
Wellington Town Square
Subtotal/ Weighted Average (FL)
TEXAS
Austin
Hancock
Market at Round Rock
North Hills
Dallas / Ft. Worth
Bethany Park Place
Casa Linda Plaza
Cooper Street
Hebron Park (5)
Hillcrest Village
Keller Town Center
Lebanon/Legacy Center
Main Street Center (3)
Market at Preston Forest
Mockingbird Common
Preston Park
Prestonbrook
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TEXAS (continued)
Dallas / Ft. Worth (continued)
Prestonwood Park
Rockwall (3)
Shiloh Springs
Signature Plaza (3)
Trophy Club
Valley Ranch Centre
Houston
Alden Bridge
Atascocita Center (3)
Champions Forest
Cochrans Crossing
Fort Bend Center
Indian Springs Center (3) (5)
Kleinwood Center (3)
Panther Creek
Spring West Center (3)
Sterling Ridge
Sweetwater Plaza (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (TX)
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Ashford Place
Bethesda Walk (5)
Braelinn Village (5)
Briarcliff La Vista
Briarcliff Village
Brookwood Village (5)
Buckhead Court
Buckhead Crossing (5)
Cambridge Square Shopping Ctr
Cobb Center (5)
Coweta Crossing (5)
Cromwell Square
Cumming 400
Delk Spectrum
Dunwoody Hall
Dunwoody Village
Howell Mill Village (5)
Killian Hill Center (5)
Lindbergh Crossing (5)
Loehmanns Plaza Georgia
Memorial Bend Shopping Center
Northlake Promenade (5)
Orchard Square (5)
Paces Ferry Plaza
Peachtree Parkway Plaza (5)
Powers Ferry Kroger (5)
Powers Ferry Square
Powers Ferry Village
Publix Plaza (5)
Rivermont Station
Rose Creek (5)
Roswell Crossing (5)
Russell Ridge
Thomas Crossroads (5)
Trowbridge Crossing (5)
Woodstock Crossing (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (GA)
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Carmel Commons
Union Square Shopping Center
Greensboro
Kernersville Plaza
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NORTH CAROLINA (continued)
Raleigh / Durham
Bent Tree Plaza (5)
Cameron Village (5)
Fuquay Crossing (5)
Garner
Glenwood Village
Greystone Village (5)
Lake Pine Plaza
Maynard Crossing
Southpoint Crossing
Woodcroft Shopping Center
Subtotal/Weighted Average (NC)
OHIO
Cincinnati
Beckett Commons
Cherry Grove
Hyde Park
Regency Commons (3)
Regency Milford Center (5)
Shoppes at Mason
Westchester Plaza
Columbus
East Pointe
Kingsdale Shopping Center
Kroger New Albany Center
Maxtown Road (Northgate)
Park Place Shopping Center
Windmiller Plaza Phase I
Worthington Park Centre
Subtotal/Weighted Average (OH)
COLORADO
Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Meadows (5)
Monument Jackson Creek
Woodmen Plaza
Denver
Belleview Square Shopping Center
Boulevard Center
Buckley Square
Centerplace of Greeley (5)
Crossroads Commons (5)
Hilltop Village
Leetsdale Marketplace
Littleton Square
Lloyd King Center
New Windsor Marketplace (3)
Stroh Ranch
Willow Creek Center (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (CO)
VIRGINIA
Washington DC
Ashburn Farm Market Center
Braemar Shopping Center (5)
Cheshire Station
Fortuna (3)
Signal Hill (3)
Somerset Crossing (5)
Tall Oaks Village Center
The Market at Opitz Crossing
Village Center at Dulles (5)
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GroceryAnchor
Drug Store & Other
Anchors > 10,000 Sq Ft
VIRGINIA (continued)
Other Virginia
Brookville Plaza (5)
Hollymead Town Center (3)
Statler Square Phase I
Subtotal/Weighted Average (VA)
ILLINIOS
Chicago
Baker Hill Center (5)
Deer Grove Center (5)
Deer Grove Phase II (3) (5)
Fox Lake Crossing (5)
Frankfort Crossing Shopping Center
Geneva Crossing (5)
Hinsdale
Shorewood Crossing (5)
Stearns Crossing (5)
Westbrook Commons
Subtotal/Weighted Average (IL)
WASHINGTON
Seattle
Cascade Plaza (5)
Inglewood Plaza
James Center (5)
Pine Lake Village
Sammamish Highland
South Point Plaza
Southcenter
Thomas Lake
Spokane
Spokane Valley
Vancouver
Orchard Market Center (3)
Padden Parkway Market Center (3)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (WA)
OREGON
Portland
Cherry Park Market (5)
Hillsboro Market Center (5)
McMinnville Market Center
Murrayhill Marketplace
Sherwood Crossroads
Sherwood Market Center
Sunnyside 205
Walker Center
Subtotal/Weighted Average (OR)
TENNEESSEE
Knoxville
Market Place (5)
Nashville
Dickson (Hwy 46 & 70)
Harding Mall (3)
Harpeth Village Fieldstone
Nashboro
Northlake Village I & II
Peartree Village
Subtotal/Weighted Average (TN)
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ARIZONA
Phoenix
Anthem Marketplace
Palm Valley Marketplace (5)
Paseo Village
Pima Crossing
The Shops
Subtotal/Weighted Average (AZ)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston
Merchants Village (5)
Queensborough (5)
Columbia
Murray Landing
North Pointe (5)
Rosewood Shopping Center (5)
Greenville
Fairview Market (5)
Pelham Commons (3)
Poplar Springs (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (SC)
MICHIGAN
Fenton Marketplace
Independence Square (3)
Lakeshore
Waterford Towne Center
Subtotal/Weighted Average (MI)
MARYLAND
Clinton Park (5)
King Farm Village Center (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (MD)
ALABAMA
Southgate Village Shopping Ctr (5)
Trace Crossing
Valleydale Village Shop Center (3) (5)
Village in Trussville
Subtotal/Weighted Average (AL)
KENTUCKY
Franklin Square (5)
Silverlake (5)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (KY)
DELAWARE
Pike Creek
White Oak - Dover DE
Subtotal/Weighted Average (DE)
PENNSYLVANIA
Gateway Shopping Center
Hershey
Subtotal/Weighted Average (PA)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Amherst Street Village Center (3)
Merrimack Shopping Center (3)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (NH)
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NEVADA
Athem Highland Shopping Center (3)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (NV)
INDIANA
I-65 County Line Road (3)
Subtotal/Weighted Average (IN)
Total Weighted Average
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are a party to various legal proceedings, which arise, in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any litigation nor to our knowledge, is any litigation threatened against us, the outcome of which would, in our judgment based on information currently available to us, have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted for stockholder vote during the fourth quarter of 2004.
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrants Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol REG. We currently have approximately 18,000 shareholders. The following table sets forth the high and low prices and the cash dividends declared on our common stock by quarter for 2004 and 2003.
Quarter Ended
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31
We intend to pay regular quarterly distributions to our common stockholders. Future distributions will be declared and paid at the discretion of our Board of Directors, and will depend upon cash generated by operating activities, our financial condition, capital requirements, annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and such other factors as our Board of Directors deem relevant. We anticipate that for the foreseeable future, cash available for distribution will be greater than earnings and profits due to non-cash expenses, primarily depreciation and amortization, to be incurred by us. Distributions by us to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes will be taxable to stockholders as either ordinary dividend income or capital gain income if so declared by us. Distributions in excess of earnings and profits generally will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital. Such distributions have the effect of deferring taxation until the sale of a stockholders common stock. In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must make annual distributions to stockholders of at least 90% of our taxable income. Under certain circumstances, which we do not expect to occur, we could be required to make distributions in excess of cash available for distributions in order to meet such requirements. We currently maintain the Regency Centers Corporation Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan which enables our stockholders to automatically reinvest distributions, as well as, make voluntary cash payments towards the purchase of additional shares.
Under our loan agreement for our line of credit, distributions may not exceed 95% of Funds from Operations (FFO) based on the immediately preceding four quarters. FFO is defined in accordance with the NAREIT definition available on their website at www.nareit.com. Also, in the event of any monetary default, we may not make distributions to stockholders.
There were no sales of unregistered securities during the periods covered by this report other than a total of 69,063 shares issued during 2004 on a one-for-one basis for exchangeable common units of our operating partnership, Regency Centers L.P., pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data
(in thousands, except per share data and number of properties)
The following table sets forth Selected Consolidated Financial Data for Regency on a historical basis for the five years ended December 31, 2004. This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Regency (including the related notes thereto) and Managements Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations, each included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. This historical Selected Consolidated Financial Data has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements and restated for discontinued operations.
Operating Data:
Revenues
Operating expenses
Other expenses (income)
Minority interests
Income from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations
Net income
Preferred stock dividends
Net income for common stockholders
Income per common share - diluted:
Balance Sheet Data:
Real estate investments before accumulated depreciation
Total assets
Total debt
Total liabilities
Stockholders equity
Other Information:
Common dividends declared per share
Common stock outstanding including convertible preferred stock and operating partnership units
Combined Basis gross leasable area (GLA)
Combined Basis number of properties owned
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
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Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview and Operating Philosophy
We earn revenues and generate operating cash flow by leasing space to grocers and retail side-shop tenants in our shopping centers. We experience growth in revenues by increasing occupancy and rental rates at currently owned shopping centers, and by acquiring and developing new shopping centers. A neighborhood center is a convenient, cost-effective distribution platform for food retailers. Grocery-anchored centers generate substantial daily traffic and offer sustainable competitive advantages to their tenants. This high traffic generates increased sales, thereby driving higher occupancy, rental rates and rental-rate growth for Regency, which we expect to sustain our growth in earnings per share and increase the value of our portfolio over the long term.
We seek a range of strong national, regional and local specialty tenants, for the same reason that we choose to anchor our centers with leading grocers. We have created a formal partnering process the Premier Customer Initiative (PCI) to promote mutually beneficial relationships with our non-grocer specialty retailers. The objective of PCI is for Regency to build a base of specialty tenants who represent the best-in-class operators in their respective merchandising categories. Such tenants reinforce the consumer appeal and other strengths of a centers grocery anchor, help to stabilize a centers occupancy, reduce re-leasing downtime, reduce tenant turnover and yield higher sustainable rents.
We grow our shopping center portfolio through new shopping center development, where we acquire the land and construct the building. Development is customer driven, meaning we generally have an executed lease from the anchor before we start construction. Developments serve the growth needs of our market-leading grocers and anchors, and our specialty retail customers, resulting in modern shopping centers with long-term leases from the grocery anchors and produce attractive returns on our invested capital. This development process can require up to 36 months from initial land or redevelopment acquisition through construction, lease-up and stabilization of rental income, depending upon the size of the project. Generally, anchor tenants begin operating their stores prior to the completion of construction of the entire center, resulting in rental income during the development phase.
We intend to maintain a conservative capital structure to fund our growth programs without compromising our investment-grade ratings. Our approach is founded on our self-funding business model. This model utilizes center recycling as a key component. Our recycling strategy calls for us to
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re-deploy the proceeds from the sales of properties into new, higher-quality developments that we expect to generate sustainable revenue growth and more attractive returns. Our commitment to maintaining a high-quality shopping center portfolio dictates that we continually assess the value of all of our properties and sell those that no longer meet our long-term investment criteria.
We have identified certain significant risks and challenges affecting our industry, and we are addressing them accordingly. An economic downturn could result in declines in occupancy levels at our shopping centers, which would reduce our rental revenues; however, we believe that our investment focus on grocery anchored shopping centers that provide daily necessities will minimize the impact of a downturn in the economy. Increased competition from super-centers such as Wal-Mart could result in grocery-anchor closings or consolidations in the grocery store industry. We closely monitor the operating performance and tenants sales in our shopping centers that operate near super-centers. A slowdown in our shopping center development program could reduce operating revenues and gains from sales. We believe that developing shopping centers in markets with strong demographics with leading grocery stores will enable us to continue to maintain our development program at historical averages.
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Shopping Center Portfolio
The following tables summarize general operating statistics related to our shopping center portfolio, which we use to evaluate and monitor our performance. The portfolio information below is presented (a) on a Combined Basis, (b) for Consolidated Properties and (c) for Unconsolidated Properties:
December 31,
2004
2003
Number of Properties (a)
Number of Properties (b)
Number of Properties (c)
Properties in Development (a)
Properties in Development (b)
Properties in Development (c)
Gross Leaseable Area (a)
Gross Leaseable Area (b)
Gross Leaseable Area (c)
% Leased All Properties (a)
% Leased All Properties (b)
% Leased All Properties (c)
% Leased Non development (a)
% Leased Non development (b)
% Leased Non development (c)
The Company seeks to reduce its operating and leasing risks through diversification which it achieves by geographically diversifying its shopping centers; avoiding dependence on any single property, market, or tenant, and owning a portion of its shopping centers through joint ventures.
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% of Total
GLA
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The following summarizes the four largest grocery tenants occupying our shopping centers at December 31, 2004:
Number of
Stores (a)
Percentage ofCompany-
owned GLA (b)
Base Rent (c)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
We expect that cash generated from revenues, including gains from the sale of real estate, will provide the necessary funds on a short-term basis to pay our operating expenses, interest expense, scheduled principal payments on outstanding indebtedness, recurring capital expenditures necessary to maintain our shopping centers properly, and distributions to stock and unit holders. Net cash provided by operating activities was $183.9 million, $180.6 million and $154.8 million, for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, our gains from the sale of real estate were $60.5 million, $65.9 million, and $40.1 million, we incurred capital expenditures of $11.7 million, $13.5 million and $15.0 million to maintain our shopping centers, paid scheduled principal payments of $5.7 million, $4.1 million and $5.6 million to our lenders, and paid dividends and distributions of $157.2 million, $157.9 million and $158.5 million to our share and unit holders, respectively.
Although base rent is supported by long-term lease contracts, tenants who file bankruptcy are able to cancel their leases and close the related stores. In the event that a tenant with a significant number of leases in our shopping centers files bankruptcy and cancels its leases, we could experience a significant reduction in our revenues. On February 21, 2005, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We currently lease seven stores to Winn-Dixie, three of which are owned directly by us and four are owned in joint ventures. Our annualized base rent from Winn-Dixie including our share of the joint ventures is $1.5 million or less than 1% of our annual base rents. As of the date of their bankruptcy filing, Winn-Dixie owed Regency $32,841 in past-due rent related to real estate tax reimbursements. Winn-Dixie has not yet given notice to us as to whether they will reject any of the lease agreements between us. We are not aware at this time of the current or pending bankruptcy of any of our other tenants that would cause a significant reduction in our revenues, and no tenant represents more than 8% of our annual base rental revenues.
We expect to meet long-term capital requirements for maturing preferred units and debt, the acquisition of real estate, and the renovation or development of shopping centers from: (i) residual cash generated from operating activities after the payments described above, (ii) proceeds from the sale of real estate, (iii) joint venturing of real estate, (iv) refinancing of debt, and (v) equity raised in the private or public markets.
We currently have $400 million available for equity securities under our shelf registration and RCLP has $180 million available for debt under its shelf registration. Additionally, we have the right to call and repay, at par, outstanding preferred units beginning five years after their issuance date, at our discretion.
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We intend to continue to grow our portfolio through new developments and acquisitions, either directly or through our joint venture relationships. Because development and acquisition activities are discretionary in nature, they are not expected to burden the capital resources we have currently available for liquidity requirements. Capital necessary to complete developments-in-process are funded from our line of credit. Regency expects that cash provided by operating activities, unused amounts available under our line of credit, and cash reserves are adequate to meet short-term and committed long-term liquidity requirements.
Shopping Center Developments, Acquisitions and Sales
At December 31, 2004, on a Combined Basis, we had 34 projects under construction or undergoing major renovations, which, when completed, will represent an investment of $728.7 million before the estimated reimbursement of certain tenant-related costs and projected sales proceeds from adjacent land and out-parcels of $117.3 million. Costs necessary to complete these developments are estimated to be $342.2 million. These costs are usually already committed as part of existing construction contracts, and will be expended through 2007. These developments are approximately 53% complete and 72% pre-leased. The costs necessary to complete these developments will be funded from the Companys unsecured line of credit, which had a commitment amount of $500 million and a balance of $200 million at December 31, 2004. In 2004, we started 17 new developments representing an investment of $270 million upon completion.
During 2004, we acquired five operating properties from unrelated parties for $164.4 million. The purchase price included the assumption of $61.7 million in debt, the issuance of 920,562 exchangeable operating partnership units valued at $38.4 million, and cash. During 2003, we acquired four operating properties from unrelated parties for $75.4 million. The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and the results of their operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. These acquisitions were not considered significant to our operations in the current or preceding periods.
During 2004, we sold 100% of our interest in 17 properties for net proceeds of $130.5 million. The combined operating income of these properties and resulting gain of $23.0 million on these sales and properties held for sale are included in discontinued operations. The revenues from properties included in discontinued operations, including properties sold in 2004, 2003 and 2002, as well as operating properties held for sale, were $9.9 million, $23.1 million and $48.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The operating income from these properties was $4.1 million, $8.6 million and $21.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Operating income and gains on sales included in discontinued operations are shown net of minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units totaling $422,937 $560,030 and $956,491 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Partnerships
At December 31, 2004, we had investments in real estate partnerships of $179.7 million. The following is a summary of unconsolidated combined assets and liabilities of these partnerships, and our pro-rata share at December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands):
Number of Joint Ventures
Regencys Ownership
Number of Properties
Combined Assets
Combined Liabilities
Combined Equity
Regencys Share of:
Assets
Liabilities
We account for all investments in which we own 50% or less and do not have a controlling financial interest using the equity method. Investments in real estate partnerships are primarily composed of joint ventures where we invest with three co-investment partners, as further described below. In addition to earning our pro-rata share of net income in each of these partnerships, these co-investment partners pay us fees for asset management, property management, and acquisition and disposition services. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, we received fees from these joint ventures of $9.3 million, $5.6 million, and $3.5 million, respectively. Our investments in real estate partnerships as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following (in thousands):
Macquarie CountryWide-Regency (MCWR)
Macquarie CountryWide Direct (MCWR)
Columbia Regency Retail Partners (Columbia)
Cameron Village LLC (Columbia)
Columbia Regency Partners II (Columbia)
RegCal, LLC (RegCal)
Other investments in real estate partnerships
We co-invest with the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund in three joint ventures (collectively Columbia), in which we have ownership interests of 20% or 30%. As of December 31, 2004, Columbia owned 18 shopping centers, had total assets of $496.9 million, and net income of $23.8 million. Our share of Columbias total assets and net income was $111.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively. During 2004, Columbia acquired eight shopping centers from unrelated parties for a purchase price of $250.8 million. We contributed $31.9 million for our proportionate share of the purchase price. Columbia sold three shopping centers during 2004 for $74.0 million to unrelated parties with a gain of $10.0 million. During 2003, Columbia acquired two shopping centers for $39.1 million from unrelated parties and sold one shopping center to an unrelated party for $46.2 million with a gain of $9.3 million.
We also co-invest with Macquarie CountryWide Trust of Australia (MCW) in two joint ventures (collectively, MCWR) in which we have an ownership interest of 25%. As of December 31, 2004, MCWR owned 51 shopping centers, had total assets of $734.6 million, and net income of $12.1 million.
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Our share of MCWRs total assets and net income was $183.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively. During 2004, MCWR acquired 23 shopping centers from unrelated parties for a purchase price of $274.5 million. We contributed $34.8 million for our proportionate share of the purchase price. In addition, MCWR acquired three shopping centers from us valued at $69.7 million, for which we received cash of $63.7 million. MCWR sold one shopping center during 2004 to an unrelated party for $12.8 million with a gain of $190,559. During 2003, MCWR acquired 12 shopping centers from us valued at $232.9 million, for which we received cash of $79.4 million and short-term notes receivable of $95.3 million. MCWR repaid the notes during 2003 and 2004. During 2003, MCWR sold two shopping centers to unrelated parties for $20.1 million.
On February 14, 2005, we entered into a contract with CalPERS/First Washington to acquire 101 shopping centers operating in 17 states, but primarily in the Washington D.C./Baltimore metro area, as well as, northern and southern California (FW Portfolio). The contract purchase price is $2.74 billion. The portfolio of shopping centers will be owned in a new joint venture (MCWR II) between Regency and MCW in which we will have an ownership interest of 35%. The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of 2005. We expect to account for our investment in the venture as an unconsolidated investment in real estate partnerships. We have executed a bank commitment to provide the financing for our share of the purchase price further discussed below as a part of Contractual Obligations.
In December 2004, we formed a new joint venture with the California State Teachers Retirement System (RegCal) in which we have a 25% ownership interest. As of December 31, 2004, RegCal owned four shopping centers, had total assets of $126.4 million, and had net income of $70,608. Our share of RegCals total assets and net income was $31.6 million and $17,652, respectively. During 2004, RegCal acquired four shopping centers from us valued at $124.5 million, for which it assumed debt from us of $34.8 million and paid cash to us of $73.9 million.
Recognition of gains from sales to joint ventures is recorded on only that portion of the sales not attributable to our ownership interest. The gains and operations are not recorded as discontinued operations because of our continuing involvement in these shopping centers. Columbia, MCWR and RegCal intend to continue to acquire retail shopping centers, some of which they may acquire directly from us. For those properties acquired from unrelated parties, we are required to contribute our pro-rata share of the purchase price to the partnerships.
On November 30, 2004, we sold a 50% interest in Valleydale, LLC, a single asset entity, to an affiliate of Publix Supermarkets for $12.8 million and transferred our residual 50% investment interest to unconsolidated investments in real estate partnerships.
In August 2004, we sold our membership interest in the Hermosa Venture 2002, LLC to our partner. In March 2004, the only two shopping centers owned by the OTR/Regency Texas Realty Holdings, L.P., an unconsolidated joint venture in which we had a 30% equity interest, were sold to an unrelated party for $28.3 million, resulting in a gain of $8.2 million. We received $17.2 million which represents a $4.3 million distribution for our 30% equity interest and $12.9 million for the repayment of a loan owed to us. We recognized a $1.2 million gain included in equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We have no remaining investment or commitment in either of these two joint ventures.
Shopping center acquisitions, sales and the net acquisitions or sales activities within our investments in real estate partnerships are included in investing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. Net cash used in investing activities was $38.3 million and $49.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Net cash provided by investing activities was $128.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2002.
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Contractual Obligations
We have debt obligations related to our mortgage loans, unsecured notes, and our unsecured line of credit as described further below. We have shopping centers that are subject to non-cancelable long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us to construct and/or operate a shopping center. In addition, we have non-cancelable operating leases pertaining to office space where we conduct our business. The following table summarizes our debt maturities, excluding recorded debt premiums that are not obligations, and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2004 including our pro-rata share of obligations within unconsolidated joint ventures (in thousands):
Notes Payable:
Regency
Regencys share of JV
Operating Leases:
Ground Leases:
The table of contractual obligations excludes obligations related to interest which is discussed below as part of outstanding debt.
Outstanding debt at December 31, 2004 and 2003 consists of the following (in thousands):
Fixed-rate mortgage loans
Variable-rate mortgage loans
Fixed-rate unsecured loans
Total notes payable
Unsecured line of credit
Mortgage loans are secured and may be prepaid, but could be subject to yield maintenance premiums. Mortgage loans are generally due in monthly installments of interest and principal, and mature over various terms through 2017. Variable interest rates on mortgage loans are currently based on LIBOR, plus a spread in a range of 125 to 150 basis points. Fixed interest rates on mortgage loans range from 5.01% to 9.50% and average 6.71%.
On March 26, 2004, we entered into a new unsecured revolving line of credit (the Line). Under the new agreement, we reduced the Line commitment from $600 million to $500 million (Line Commitment), but we have the right to expand the Line by an additional $150 million subject to additional lender syndication. The new facility has a three-year term, a one-year extension option at maturity, and an interest rate of LIBOR plus .75%, which is a reduction of 10 basis points from the previous agreement. Interest rates paid on the Line, which are based on LIBOR plus .75%, were 3.1875% at December 31, 2004 and LIBOR plus .85% or 1.975% at December 31, 2003. The spread that we pay on the Line is
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dependent upon maintaining specific investment-grade ratings. We are also required to comply, and are in compliance, with certain financial covenants such as Minimum Net Worth, Total Liabilities to Gross Asset Value (GAV), Secured Indebtedness to GAV and other covenants customary with this type of unsecured financing. The Line is used primarily to finance the development and acquisition of real estate, but is also available for general working-capital purposes.
On February 15, 2005, we executed a commitment letter related to the Line which will temporarily modify certain Line covenants related to borrowing capacity and leverage, and will also add a temporary bridge loan for $275 million (Bridge Commitment). The temporary modifications will expire and the Bridge Commitment will mature nine months after the closing of the FW Portfolio into MCWR II. The Bridge Commitment combined with existing borrowing capacity under the Line will provide sufficient cash for our equity investment into MCWR II. These borrowings will raise our debt to assets leverage ratio above current levels, which could exceed the current allowable Line covenant leverage ratio of 55%. The temporary modification to the leverage covenant is intended to keep us from defaulting on the Line during the term that the Bridge Commitment is outstanding. We intend to payoff the Bridge Commitment within the nine month term through a combination of issuing equity and selling shopping centers under our capital recycling program.
As of December 31, 2004, scheduled principal repayments on notes payable and the Line were as follows (in thousands):
Scheduled Payments by Year
2007 (includes the Line)
Beyond 5 Years
Unamortized debt premiums
Our investments in real estate partnerships had unconsolidated notes and mortgage loans payable of $665.5 million at December 31, 2004, which mature through 2028. Our proportionate share of these loans was $168.1 million, of which 87% had average fixed interest rates of 5.47% and 13% had variable interest rates based upon a spread above LIBOR of 1.2% to 1.6%. The loans are primarily non-recourse, but for those that are guaranteed by a joint venture, our guarantee does not extend beyond our ownership percentage of the joint venture.
We are exposed to capital market risk such as changes in interest rates. In order to manage the volatility related to interest-rate risk, we originate new debt with fixed interest rates, or we consider entering into interest-rate hedging arrangements. At December 31, 2004, 82% of our total debt had fixed interest rates, compared with 84% at December 31, 2003. We intend to limit the percentage of variable interest-rate debt to be no more than 30% of total debt, which we believe to be an acceptable risk. Based upon the variable interest-rate debt outstanding at December 31, 2004, if variable interest rates were to increase by 1%, our annual interest expense would increase by $2.7 million. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We account for derivative instruments under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities as amended (Statement 133).
On April 1, 2004, we completed the sale of $150 million ten-year senior unsecured notes (the Notes). The 4.95% Notes are due April 15, 2014 and were priced at 99.747% to yield 4.982%. The proceeds of the offering combined with borrowings from the Line were used to repay $200 million of 7.4% notes that matured on April 1, 2004. Related to the offering, we settled two forward-starting interest rate
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swaps that were initiated in 2003 totaling $144.2 million. On March 31, 2004, the interest rate swaps were settled for $5.7 million, which is recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and is being amortized over the ten-year term of the Notes to interest expense. The swaps qualified for hedge accounting under Statement 133; therefore, the change in fair value was recorded in OCI. After taking into account the hedge settlement, the effective interest rate on the Notes is 5.47%.
Equity Capital Transactions
From time to time, we issue equity in the form of exchangeable operating partnership units or preferred units of RCLP, or in the form of common or preferred stock of Regency Centers Corporation. As previously discussed, these sources of long-term equity financing allow us to fund our growth while maintaining a conservative capital structure. The following describes our equity capital transactions during 2004.
Preferred Units
We have issued Preferred Units in various amounts since 1998, the net proceeds of which we used to reduce the balance of the Line. We issued Preferred Units primarily to institutional investors in private placements. The Preferred Units, which may be called by us in 2005 and 2009, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption, and they pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at fixed rates ranging from 7.45% to 8.75%. Generally, the Preferred Units may be exchanged by the holders for Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at an exchange rate of one share for one unit after ten years from the date of issue or as modified and agreed to by us. The Preferred Units and the related Preferred Stock are not convertible into Regency common stock. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the face value of total Preferred Units issued was $104 million and $229 million with an average fixed distribution rate of 8.13% and 8.88%, respectively. Included in Preferred Units are original issuance costs of $2.2 million that will be expensed as the underlying Preferred Units are redeemed in the future.
We expect that we will either redeem $54 million of Preferred Units in 2005 or renegotiate the dividend rate to a lower market rate of distribution. If we decide to redeem these Preferred Units, we will likely issue common stock or preferred stock to finance the redemption price.
On November 11, 2004, we renegotiated the distribution rate on the outstanding balance of $50 million of Series D Preferred Units from 9.125% to 7.45%. Previously, on September 3, 2004, we redeemed $85 million of Series B 8.75% Preferred Units and $40 million of Series C 9.0% Preferred Units from proceeds of a Series 4 Preferred stock offering described below. At the time of the redemptions, $3.2 million of previously deferred costs related to the original preferred units issuance were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as minority interest of preferred units.
Preferred Stock
On August 31, 2004, we sold 5 million depositary shares, representing 500,000 shares of Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, for $125 million. The depositary shares are perpetual preferred stock, are not convertible into common stock of the Company, are redeemable at par upon our election on or after August 31, 2009, pay a 7.25% annual dividend, and have a liquidation value of $25 per depositary share. The proceeds from this offering were used to redeem Preferred Units. The terms of the Series 4 Preferred Stock do not contain any unconditional obligations that would require us to redeem the securities at any time or for any purpose.
Common Stock
On August 24, 2004 we sold 1.5 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering and the net proceeds of approximately $67 million were used to reduce the balance of the Line.
In summary, net cash used in financing activities related to the debt and equity activity discussed above was $80.1 million, $158.2 million and $255.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Knowledge about our accounting policies is necessary for a complete understanding of our financial results, and discussion and analysis of these results. The preparation of our financial statements requires that we make certain estimates that impact the balance of assets and liabilities at a financial statement date and the reported amount of income and expenses during a financial reporting period. These accounting estimates are based upon, but not limited to, our judgments about historical results, current economic activity and industry standards. They are considered to be critical because of their significance to the financial statements and the possibility that future events may differ from those judgments, or that the use of different assumptions could result in materially different estimates. We review these estimates on a periodic basis to ensure reasonableness. However, the amounts we may ultimately realize could differ from such estimates.
Revenue Recognition and Tenant Receivables Tenant Receivables represent revenues recognized in our financial statements, and include base rent, percentage rent, and expense recoveries from tenants for common area maintenance costs, insurance and real estate taxes. We analyze tenant receivables, historical bad debt levels, customer credit worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, we analyze the accounts of tenants in bankruptcy, and we estimate the recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims. Our reported net income is directly affected by our estimate of the collectability of tenant receivables.
Capitalization of Costs - We have an investment services group with an established infrastructure that supports the due diligence, land acquisition, construction, leasing and accounting of our development properties. All direct costs related to these activities are capitalized. Included in these costs are interest and real estate taxes incurred during construction, as well as estimates for the portion of internal costs that are incremental and deemed directly or indirectly related to our development activity. If future accounting standards limit the amount of internal costs that may be capitalized, or if our development activity were to decline significantly without a proportionate decrease in internal costs, we could incur a significant increase in our operating expenses.
Real Estate Acquisitions - Upon acquisition of operating real estate properties, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, building and improvements), and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above- and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships) and assumed debt in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (Statement 141). Based on these estimates, we allocate the purchase price to the applicable assets and liabilities. We utilize methods similar to those used by independent appraisers in estimating the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities. We evaluate the useful lives of amortizable intangible assets each reporting period and account for any changes in estimated useful lives over the revised remaining useful life.
Valuation of Real Estate Investments - Our long-lived assets, primarily real estate held for investment, are carried at cost unless circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate such an evaluation is warranted. The review involves a number of assumptions and estimates used to determine whether impairment exists. Depending on the asset, we use varying methods such as i) estimating future cash flows, ii) determining resale values by market, or iii) applying a capitalization rate to net operating income using prevailing rates in a given market. These methods of determining fair value can fluctuate significantly as a result of a number of factors, including changes in the general economy of those markets in which we operate, tenant credit quality and demand for new retail stores. If we determine that permanent impairment exists due to our inability to recover an assets carrying value, a provision for loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value.
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Discontinued Operations - The application of current accounting principles that govern the classification of any of our properties as held for sale on the balance sheet, or the presentation of results of operations and gains on the sale of these properties as discontinued, requires management to make certain significant judgments. In evaluating whether a property meets the criteria set forth by SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (Statement 144), the Company makes a determination as to the point in time that it can be reasonably certain that a sale will be consummated. Given the nature of all real estate sales contracts, it is not unusual for such contracts to allow potential buyers a period of time to evaluate the property prior to formal acceptance of the contract. In addition, certain other matters critical to the final sale, such as financing arrangements often remain pending even upon contract acceptance. As a result, properties under contract may not close within the expected time period, or may not close at all. Due to these uncertainties, it is not likely that the Company can meet the criteria of Statement 144 prior to the sale formally closing. Therefore, any properties categorized as held for sale represent only those properties that management has determined are likely to close within the requirements set forth in Statement 144. The Company also makes judgments regarding the extent of involvement it will have with a property subsequent to its sale, in order to determine if the results of operations and gain on sale should be reflected as discontinued. Consistent with Statement 144, any property sold to an entity in which the Company has significant continuing involvement (most often joint ventures) is not considered to be discontinued. In addition, any property which the Company sells to an unrelated third party, but retains a property or asset management function, is also not considered discontinued. Therefore, only properties sold, or to be sold, to unrelated third parties that the Company, in its judgment, has no continuing involvement are classified as discontinued.
Income Tax Status - The prevailing assumption underlying the operation of our business is that we will continue to operate in order to qualify as a REIT, defined under the Internal Revenue Code. We are required to meet certain income and asset tests on a periodic basis to ensure that we continue to qualify as a REIT. As a REIT, we are allowed to reduce taxable income by all or a portion of our distributions to stockholders. We evaluate the transactions that we enter into and determine their impact on our REIT status. Determining our taxable income, calculating distributions, and evaluating transactions requires us to make certain judgments and estimates as to the positions we take in our interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code. Because many types of transactions are susceptible to varying interpretations under federal and state income tax laws and regulations, our positions are subject to change at a later date upon final determination by the taxing authorities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (Statement 123(R)), which is a revision of Statement 123. Statement 123(R) supersedes Opinion 25. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. Statement 123(R) must be adopted no later than July 1, 2005.
Statement 123(R) permits companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods:
1. The modified prospective method in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of Statement 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of Statement 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of Statement 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date.
2. The modified retrospective method includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate based on the amounts previously recognized under Statement 123 for purposes of pro-forma disclosures either (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods of the year of adoption.
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The Company adopted Statement 123(R) using the modified prospective method on January 1, 2005.
As permitted by Statement 123, the Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using Opinion 25s intrinsic value method and, as such, generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. Accordingly, the adoption of Statement 123(R)s fair value method will have an impact on its results of operations in 2005 as described in note 1(i) to the consolidated financial statements.
We have a Long-Term Omnibus Plan (the Plan) under which our Board of Directors may grant stock options and other stock-based awards to officers, directors and other key employees. All stock options previously granted contained stock option reload rights. The reload rights allowed for an option holder to receive new options each time existing options were exercised if the existing options were exercised under specific criteria provided for in the Plan. In January 2005, we offered to acquire the reload rights of existing stock options from our employees by issuing them additional stock options that will vest 25% per year over four years. As a result of the offer, on January 18, 2005, we granted 771,645 options with an exercise price of $51.36, the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. As a result, substantially all of the reload rights on existing stock options have been cancelled. The options granted in January 2005 will be expensed to net income over a four-year period beginning in 2005 in accordance with Statement 123(R).
Results from Operations
Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2004 to 2003
At December 31, 2004, on a Combined Basis, we were operating or developing 291 shopping centers, as compared to 265 shopping centers at the end of 2003. We identify our shopping centers as either development properties or stabilized properties. Development properties are defined as properties that are in the construction or initial lease-up process and have not reached their initial full occupancy (reaching full occupancy generally means achieving at least 93% leased and rent paying on newly constructed or renovated GLA). At December 31, 2004, on a Combined Basis, we were developing 34 properties, as compared to 36 properties at the end of 2003.
Our revenues increased by $28.7 million, or 8%, to $391.9 million in 2004. This increase was related to changes in occupancy in the portfolio of stabilized and development properties, growth in re-leasing rental rates, shopping centers acquired during 2004, and revenues from new developments commencing operations in 2004, net of a reduction in revenues from properties sold. In addition to collecting minimum rent from our tenants for the GLA that they lease from us, we also collect contingent rent based upon tenant sales, which we refer to as percentage rent. Tenants are also responsible for reimbursing us for their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with operating our shopping centers. In 2004, our minimum rent increased by $21.4 million, or 8%, and our recoveries from tenants increased $4.7 million, or 6%. Percentage rent was $4.1 million in 2004, compared with $4.5 million in 2003. The reduction was primarily related to renewing anchor tenant leases with minimum rent increases, which had a corresponding reduction to percentage rent.
Our operating expenses increased by $24.3 million, or 13%, to $213.7 million in 2004 related to increased operating and maintenance costs, general and administrative costs and depreciation expense, as further described below.
Our combined operating, maintenance, and real estate taxes increased by $6.0 million, or 7%, during 2004 to $94.3 million. This increase was primarily due to shopping centers acquired in 2004, new developments that only recently began operating and therefore incurred operating expenses for only a portion of the previous year, normal increases in operating expenses on the stabilized properties and the cost to repair our shopping centers impacted by hurricanes during 2004. Although three hurricanes affected 42 shopping centers in Florida, all of these centers are currently operating and fully functional. Our repair costs related to the hurricanes are estimated to be $1 million.
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Our general and administrative expenses were $30.3 million during 2004, compared with $24.2 million in 2003, or 25% higher, related to an increase in the total number of employees, higher costs associated with incentive compensation and costs related to implementing new regulations for public companies imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Our depreciation and amortization expense increased $9.2 million during the current year primarily related to shopping centers acquired in 2004 and new development properties placed in service during 2004.
Our net interest expense decreased to $81.2 million in 2004 from $83.6 million in 2003. Average interest rates on our outstanding debt declined to 5.93% at December 31, 2004, compared with 6.64% at December 31, 2003. The reduction was primarily related to reducing the interest rate spread on the Line and issuing $150 million of 4.95% Notes in April 2004, the proceeds of which were used to repay maturing Notes that had fixed rates of 7.4%. Our average fixed interest rates were 6.71% at December 31, 2004, compared with 7.54%, at December 31, 2003. Our weighted average outstanding debt during 2004 was $1.5 billion, compared with $1.4 billion in 2003.
We account for profit recognition on sales of real estate in accordance with SFAS Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of Real Estate. Profits from sales of real estate will not be recognized by us unless (i) a sale has been consummated; (ii) the buyers initial and continuing investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property; (iii) we have transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership; and (iv) we do not have substantial continuing involvement with the property. Gains from the sale of operating and development properties includes $18.9 million in gains from the sale of 41 out-parcels for proceeds of $60.4 million and $20.5 million for properties sold to joint ventures. During 2003, the gains from the sale of operating and development properties included $11.6 million from the sale of 45 out-parcels for proceeds of $53.0 million and $37.1 million for properties sold. These gains are included in continuing operations rather than discontinued operations because they were either properties that had no operating income, or they were properties sold to joint ventures where we have continuing involvement through our minority investment.
We review our real estate portfolio for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of an asset. We determine whether impairment has occurred by comparing the propertys carrying value to an estimate of fair value based upon methods described in our Critical Accounting Policies. In the event a property is impaired, we write down the asset to fair value for held-and-used assets and to fair value less costs to sell for held-for- sale assets. During 2004 and 2003 we established provisions for loss of $810,000 and $2.0 million respectively, to adjust operating properties to their estimated fair values. Provisions for loss on properties subsequently sold are reclassified to discontinued operations; therefore the $2.0 million recorded in 2003 has been reclassified.
Income from discontinued operations was $23.0 million in 2004 related to 17 properties sold to unrelated parties for net proceeds of $130.5 million and one property classified as held-for-sale. Income from discontinued operations was $24.6 million in 2003 related to the operations of shopping centers in 2004 as well as 2003. In compliance with the adoption of Statement 144, if we sell an asset in the current year, we are required to reclassify its operating income into discontinued operations for all prior periods. This practice results in a reclassification of amounts previously reported as continuing operations into discontinued operations. Our income from discontinued operations is shown net of minority interest of exchangeable partnership units totaling $422,937 and $560,030 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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Minority interest of preferred units declined $10 million to $19.8 million in 2004 as a result of the redemptions of preferred units during 2004 and 2003. Preferred stock dividends increased $4.5 million to $8.6 million in 2004 as a result of the issuance of preferred stock during 2004 and 2003, the proceeds of which were used to redeem preferred units as further described above under Equity Capital Transactions.
Net income for common stockholders was $127.7 million in 2004, compared with $126.6 million in 2003 or a 1% increase for the reasons described above. Diluted earnings per share were $2.08 in 2004, compared with $2.12 in 2003, or 2% lower. Although net income for common stockholders increased $1.1 million during 2004, the increase was diluted as a result of an increase in weighted average common shares associated with the $67 million common stock offering completed in August 2004.
Comparison of 2003 to 2002
At December 31, 2003, on a Combined Basis, we were operating or developing 265 shopping centers as compared to 262 shopping centers at the end of 2002. At December 31, 2003, on a Combined Basis, we were developing 36 properties, as compared to 34 properties at the end of 2002.
Our revenues increased by $23.4 million, or 7%, to $363.2 million in 2003. This increase was related to changes in occupancy from 91.5% to 92.2% in the portfolio of stabilized and development properties, growth in re-leasing rental rates, and revenues from new developments commencing operations in 2003, net of a reduction in revenues from properties sold. In 2003, our minimum rent increased by $12.4 million, or 5%, and our recoveries from tenants increased $4.3 million, or 6%. Percentage rent was $4.5 million in 2003, compared with $5.2 million in 2002. The reduction was primarily related to renewing anchor tenant leases with minimum rent increases, which had a corresponding reduction to percentage rent.
Our operating expenses increased by $20.3 million, or 12%, to $189.4 million in 2003. Our combined operating, maintenance, and real estate taxes increased by $5.3 million, or 6%, during 2003 to $88.2 million. This increase was primarily due to new developments that incurred operating expenses for only a portion of the previous year and general increases in operating expenses on the stabilized properties. Our general and administrative expenses were $24.2 million during 2003, compared with $22.8 million in 2002, or 6% higher, a result of general salary and benefit increases. Our depreciation and amortization expense increased $6.7 million related to new development properties placed in service during 2003.
Our net interest expense decreased to $83.6 million in 2003 from $84.5 million in 2002. Average interest rates on our outstanding debt declined to 6.64% at December 31, 2003, compared with 6.93% at December 31, 2002, primarily due to reductions in the LIBOR rate. Our average fixed interest rates were 7.54% at December 31, 2003, compared with 7.51%, at December 31, 2002. Our weighted average outstanding debt during 2003 and 2002 was $1.4 billion.
Gains from the sale of operating and development properties were $48.7 million in 2003 related to the sale of 16 properties for $299.9 million and 45 out-parcels for $53 million. During 2002, we recorded gains of $20.9 million related to the sale of 12 properties for $164.8 million and 35 out-parcels for $27.5 million. These gains are included in continuing operations rather than discontinued operations because they were either development properties that had no operating income, or they were sold to joint ventures where we have a continuing minority investment.
During 2003 and 2002, we recorded provisions for loss on shopping centers related to impairments in value of approximately $2.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively, of which $2.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively, were reclassified to operating income from discontinued operations after the related properties were sold.
Income from discontinued operations was $24.6 million in 2003 related to the sale of shopping centers and properties held for sale in 2004 and 2003. Income from discontinued operations was $37.8 million in 2002 related to the sale of shopping centers in 2004, 2003 and 2002. As discussed above, if we
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sell an asset in any reported year, we are required to reclassify its operating income into discontinued operations for all reported prior years. Our operating income and gains on sales from discontinued operations are shown net of minority interest of exchangeable partnership units totaling $560,030 and $956,491 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
Net income for common stockholders was $126.6 million in 2003, compared with $107.7 million in 2002, or an 18% increase for the reasons described above. Diluted earnings per share were $2.12 in 2003, compared with $1.84 in 2002, or 15% higher, related to the increase in net income offset by an increase in weighted average common shares of 803,719 shares.
Environmental Matters
We are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations and we are primarily concerned with dry cleaning plants that currently operate or have operated at our shopping centers in the past. We believe that the tenants who currently operate plants do so in accordance with current laws and regulations. Generally, we use all legal means to cause tenants to remove dry cleaning plants from our shopping centers or convert them to environmentally approved systems. Where available, we have applied and been accepted into state-sponsored environmental programs. We have a blanket environmental insurance policy that covers us against third-party liabilities and remediation costs on shopping centers that currently have no known environmental contamination. We have also placed environmental insurance, where possible, on specific properties with known contamination, in order to mitigate our environmental risk. We believe that the ultimate disposition of currently known environmental matters will not have a material effect on Regencys financial position, liquidity, or operations; however, we can give no assurance that existing environmental studies with respect to our shopping centers have revealed all potential environmental liabilities; that any previous owner, occupant or tenant did not create any material environmental condition not known to us; that the current environmental condition of the shopping centers will not be affected by tenants and occupants, by the condition of nearby properties, or by unrelated third parties; or that changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations or their interpretation will not result in additional environmental liability to us.
Inflation
Inflation has remained relatively low and has had a minimal impact on the operating performance of our shopping centers; however, substantially all of our long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rent based on tenants gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise; and/or escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses are often related to increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices. In addition, many of our leases are for terms of less than ten years, which permits us to seek increased rents upon re-rental at market rates. Most of our leases require tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common-area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.
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Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market Risk
We are exposed to interest-rate changes primarily related to the variable interest rate on the Line and the refinancing of long-term debt, which currently contain fixed interest rates. Our interest-rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest-rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we borrow primarily at fixed interest rates and may enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest-rate swaps, caps and treasury locks in order to mitigate our interest-rate risk on a related financial instrument. We have no plans to enter into derivative or interest-rate transactions for speculative purposes.
Our interest-rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The table below presents the principal cash flows (in thousands), weighted average interest rates of remaining debt, and the fair value of total debt (in thousands), by year of expected maturity to evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest-rate changes.
Fixed rate debt
Average interest rate for all fixed rate debt
Variable rate LIBOR debt
Average interest rate for all variable rate debt
As the table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of December 31, 2004, it does not consider those exposures or positions that could arise after that date. Moreover, because firm commitments are not presented in the table above, the information presented above has limited predictive value. As a result, our ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest-rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the period, our hedging strategies at that time, and actual interest rates.
Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The Consolidated Financial Statements and supplementary data included in this Report are listed in Part IV, Item 15(a).
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
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Item 9a. Controls and Procedures
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer, chief operating officer and our chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2004.
The Companys independent auditors, KPMG LLP, a registered public accounting firm, have issued a report on managements assessment of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as stated in their report which is included herein.
Regencys internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Companys management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no mater how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Item 9b. Other Information
Not applicable
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information concerning the directors of Regency is incorporated herein by reference to Regencys definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information concerning the executive officers of Regency is provided below.
MARTIN E. STEIN, JR. Mr. Stein, age 52, is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Regency Centers. He served as President of Regency from its initial public offering in October 1993 until December 31, 1998. He also served as President of Regencys predecessor real estate division since 1981, and as a Vice President from 1976 to 1981. Mr. Stein is a Director of Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc., a publicly held transportation and real estate company, and Stein Mart, Inc., a publicly held upscale discount retailer. He also serves on the Board of EverBank, a federal savings bank and EverBank Financial Corp, a privately held savings and loan company. He serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute, and the Real Estate Roundtable.
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MARY LOU FIALA. Mrs. Fiala, age 53, became President and Chief Operating Officer of Regency Centers in January 1999. Before joining Regency, Mrs. Fiala was Managing Director Security Capital U.S. Realty Strategic Group from March 1997 to January 1999. She was Senior Vice President and Director of Stores, New England Macys East/Federated Department Stores from 1994 to March 1997. From 1976 to 1994, Mrs. Fiala held various merchandising and store operations positions with Macys/Federated Department Stores. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Council of Shopping Centers, a National Trustee for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, serves on the University of North Florida Foundation Board, and serves on the Board of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
BRUCE M. JOHNSON. Mr. Johnson, age 57, has been Regency Centers Chief Financial Officer and a Managing Director since 1993. From 1979 to 1993, he served as Executive Vice President of Regencys predecessor real estate division. Prior to joining Regency, he was Vice President of Barnett Winston Trust, an equity and mortgage real estate investment trust. Mr. Johnson is Chairman of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, a private not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital, and he is on the Board and the Executive Committee of its private parent company, Brooks Health Systems.
Audit Committee, Independence, Financial Experts. Incorporated herein by reference to Regencys definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Information concerning filings under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by the directors or executive officers of Regency is incorporated herein by reference to Regencys definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Code of Ethics. We have adopted a code of ethics applicable to our principal executive officers, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar functions. The text of this code of ethics may be found on our web site at www.regencycenters.com. We intend to post notice of any waiver from, or amendment to, any provision of our code of ethics on our web site.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Incorporated herein by reference to Regencys definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Our Stock Grant Plan for non-key employees is the only equity compensation plan that our shareholders have not approved. This Plan provides for the award of a stock bonus of a specified value to each non-key employee on the 1st anniversary date and every 5th anniversary date of their employment. For example, each non-manager employee receives $500 in shares at the specified anniversary dates based on the average fair market value of Regencys common stock for the most recent quarter prior to the anniversary date. A total of 30,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under this Plan, of which 8,772 shares were available at December 31, 2004 for future issuance.
Information about security ownership is incorporated herein by reference to Regencys definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized.
/s/ Martin E. Stein, Jr.
Martin E. Stein, Jr.,
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Mary Lou Fiala
Mary Lou Fiala,
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
/s/ Bruce M. Johnson
Bruce M. Johnson,
Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) and Director
/s/ J. Christian Leavitt
J. Christian Leavitt,
Senior Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Raymond L. Bank
Raymond L. Bank,
Director
/s/ C. Ronald Blankenship
C. Ronald Blankenship,
/s/ A. R. Carpenter
A. R. Carpenter,
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/s/ J. Dix Druce
J. Dix Druce,
/s/ Douglas S. Luke
Douglas S. Luke,
/s/ John C. Schweitzer
John C. Schweitzer,
/s/ Thomas G. Wattles
Thomas G. Wattles,
/s/ Terry N. Worrell
Terry N. Worrell,
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Regency Centers Corporation
Index to Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule III - Regency Centers Corporation Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - December 31, 2004
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because information required therein is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
Regency Centers Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Regency Centers Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited financial statement schedule III. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Regency Centers Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Regency Centers Corporations internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 14, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on managements assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
March 14, 2005
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We have audited managements assessment, included in the accompanying Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that Regency Centers Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Regency Centers Corporations management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on managements assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating managements assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, managements assessment that Regency Centers Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also, in our opinion, Regency Centers Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
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We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Regency Centers Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, and related Financial Statements Schedule and our report dated March 14, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and related Financial Statements Schedule.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2004 and 2003
(in thousands, except share data)
Real estate investments at cost (notes 2, 4 and 11):
Land
Buildings and improvements
Less: accumulated depreciation
Properties in development
Operating properties held for sale
Investments in real estate partnerships (note 4)
Net real estate investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Notes receivable
Tenant receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $3,393 and $3,353 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively
Deferred costs, less accumulated amortization of $25,735 and $29,493 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively
Acquired lease intangible assets, net (note 5)
Other assets
Liabilities:
Notes payable (note 6)
Unsecured line of credit (note 6)
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, net (note 5)
Tenants security and escrow deposits
Preferred units (note 8)
Exchangeable operating partnership units
Limited partners interest in consolidated partnerships
Total minority interest
Stockholders equity (notes 7, 8, 9 and 10):
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 800,000 and 300,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, liquidation preference $250 per share
Common stock $.01 par value per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 67,970,538 and 64,956,077 shares issued at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively
Treasury stock at cost, 5,161,559 and 5,048,120 shares held at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively
Additional paid in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Distributions in excess of net income
Total stockholders equity
Commitments and contingencies (notes 11 and 12)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues:
Minimum rent (note 11)
Percentage rent
Recoveries from tenants
Management fees and commissions
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships
Total revenues
Operating expenses:
Depreciation and amortization
Operating and maintenance
General and administrative
Real estate taxes
Other expenses
Total operating expenses
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net of interest income of $3,128, $2,357, and $2,333 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively
Gain on sale of operating properties and properties in development
Provision for loss on operating properties
Other income
Total other expense (income)
Income before minority interests
Minority interest of preferred units
Minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units
Minority interest of limited partners
Discontinued operations, net:
Operating income from discontinued operations
Income per common share - basic (note 9):
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net income for common stockholders per share
Income per common share - diluted (note 9):
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2001
Common stock issued as compensation and stock options exercised, net
Tax benefit for issuance of stock options
Common stock redeemed under stock loans
Common stock issued for partnership units exchanged
Common stock issued for preferred stock exchanged
Reallocation of minority interest
Repurchase of common stock
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred stock
Common stock ($2.04 per share)
Balance at December 31, 2002
Comprehensive Income (note 7):
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
Total comprehensive income
Treasury stock issued for common stock offering
Common stock issued for Series 2 preferred stock exchanged (note 8)
Series 3 preferred stock issued (note 8)
Repurchase of common stock (note 8)
Common stock ($2.08 per share)
Balance at December 31, 2003
Loss on settlement of derivative instruments
Amortization of loss on derivative instruments
Common stock issued in stock offering, net of costs (note 8)
Series 4 preferred stock issued (note 8)
Common stock ($2.12 per share)
Balance at December 31, 2004
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred loan cost and debt premium amortization
Stock based compensation
Net gain on sale of properties
Distributions from operations of investments in real estate partnerships
Hedge settlement
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Tenant receivables
Deferred leasing costs
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of real estate
Development of real estate
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments
Repayment of notes receivable, net
Investments in real estate partnerships
Distributions received from investments in real estate partnerships
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from common stock issuance
Redemption of preferred units
Redemption of exchangeable operating partnership units
Contributions (distributions) from limited partners in consolidated partnerships
Distributions to exchangeable operating partnership unit holders
Distributions to preferred unit holders
Dividends paid to common stockholders
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Repayment of fixed rate unsecured notes
Proceeds from issuance of fixed rate unsecured notes, net
Proceeds (repayment) of unsecured line of credit, net
Proceeds from notes payable
Repayment of notes payable, net
Scheduled principal payments
Deferred loan costs
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information - cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $11,228, $13,106 and $13,753 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Mortgage debt assumed by purchaser on sale of real estate
Mortgage loans assumed for the acquisition of real estate
Real estate contributed as investments in real estate partnerships
Exchangeable operating partnership units issued for the acquisition of real estate
Notes receivable taken in connection with sales of operating properties, properties in development and out-parcels
Change in fair value of derivative instrument
Common stock redeemed to pay off stock loans
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Regency Centers Corporation and partnerships in which it has a majority ownership or controlling interest (the Company or Regency). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company owns approximately 98% of the outstanding common units (Units) of Regency Centers, L.P. (RCLP). Regency invests in real estate through its partnership interest in RCLP. Generally all of the acquisition, development, operating and financing activities of Regency, including the issuance of Units and preferred units, are executed by RCLP. The equity interests of third parties held in RCLP or its majority owned partnerships are included in the consolidated financial statements as preferred units, exchangeable operating partnership units or limited partners interest in consolidated partnerships. The Company is a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT), which began operations in 1993.
The Company leases space to tenants under agreements with varying terms. Leases are accounted for as operating leases with minimum rent recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease regardless of when payments are due. Accrued rents are included in tenant receivables.
Substantially all of the lease agreements contain provisions that grant additional rents based on tenants sales volume (contingent or percentage rent) and reimbursement of the tenants share of real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance (CAM) costs. Percentage rents are recognized when the tenants achieve the specified targets as defined in their lease agreements. Recovery of real estate taxes, insurance and CAM costs are recognized as the respective costs are incurred in accordance with the lease agreements.
The Company accounts for profit recognition on sales of real estate in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) Statement No. 66, Accounting for Sales of Real Estate. In summary, profits from sales will not be recognized by the Company unless a sale has been consummated; the buyers initial and continuing investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property; the Company has transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership; and the Company does not have substantial continuing financial involvement with the property.
The Company has been engaged by joint ventures to provide asset and property management services for their shopping centers. The fees are market based and generally calculated as a percentage of either revenues earned or the estimated values of the properties and are recognized as services are provided.
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Land, buildings and improvements are recorded at cost. All specifically identifiable costs related to development activities are capitalized into properties in development on the consolidated balance sheet. The capitalized costs include pre-development costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, direct employee costs, and other costs incurred during the period of development.
The Company incurs costs prior to land acquisition including acquisition contract deposits, as well as legal, engineering and other external professional fees related to evaluating the feasibility of developing a shopping center. These pre-acquisition development costs are included in properties in development. If the Company determines that the development of a shopping center is no longer probable, any pre-development costs previously incurred are immediately expensed. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company had capitalized pre-development costs of $10.5 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
The Companys method of capitalizing interest is based upon applying its weighted average borrowing rate to that portion of the actual development costs expended. The Company ceases cost capitalization when the property is available for occupancy upon substantial completion of tenant improvements. In no event would the Company capitalize interest on the project beyond 12 months after substantial completion of the building shell.
Maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the useful lives of the respective assets are reflected in operating and maintenance expense.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of up to 40 years for buildings and improvements, term of lease for tenant improvements, and three to seven years for furniture and equipment.
The Company allocates the purchase price of assets acquired (net tangible and identifiable intangible assets) and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values at the date of acquisition pursuant to the provisions SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations (Statement 141). Statement 141 provides guidance on allocating a portion of the purchase price of a property to intangible assets. The Companys methodology for this allocation includes estimating an as-if vacant fair value of the physical property, which is allocated to land, building and improvements. The difference between the purchase price and the as-if vacant fair value is allocated to intangible assets. There are three categories of intangible assets to be considered: (i) value of in-place leases, (ii) above and below-market value of in-place leases and (iii) customer relationship value.
The value of in-place leases is estimated based on the value associated with the costs avoided in originating leases comparable to the acquired in-place leases as well as the value associated with lost rental and recovery revenue during the assumed lease-up period. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the estimated weighted-average remaining lease lives.
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Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties are recorded based on the present value of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) managements estimates of fair market lease rates for the comparable in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The value of above-market leases is amortized as a reduction of base rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The value of below-market leases is accreted as an increase to base rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including renewal options.
The Company allocates no value to customer relationship intangibles if it has pre-existing business relationships with the major retailers in the acquired property because the customer relationships associated with the acquired property provide no incremental value over the Companys existing relationships.
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (Statement 144). In accordance with Statement 144, operating properties held for sale includes only those properties available for immediate sale in their present condition and for which management believes it is probable that a sale of the property will be completed within one year. Operating properties held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. Depreciation and amortization are suspended during the held-for-sale period.
The Company reviews its real estate portfolio for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable based upon expected undiscounted cash flows from the property. The Company determines impairment by comparing the propertys carrying value to an estimate of fair value based upon varying methods such as i) estimating future cash flows, ii) determining resale values by market, or iii) applying a capitalization rate to net operating income using prevailing rates in a given market. These methods of determining fair value can fluctuate significantly as a result of a number of factors, including changes in the general economy of those markets in which the Company operates, tenant credit quality and demand for new retail stores. In the event a property is permanently impaired, the Company will write down the asset to fair value for held-and-used assets and to fair value less costs to sell for held-for-sale assets. During 2004, 2003 and 2002 the Company recorded a provision for loss of approximately $810,000, $2.0 million and $4.4 million, based upon the criteria described above. The provision for loss on properties subsequently sold to third parties is included as part of discontinued operations.
The Companys properties generally have operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the Company. In accordance with Statement 144, the operations and gains on sales reported in discontinued operations include those operating properties and properties in development that were sold and for which operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished. The operations from these properties have been eliminated from ongoing operations and the Company will not have continuing involvement after disposition. Prior periods have been restated to reflect the operations of these properties as discontinued operations. The operations and gains on sales of operating properties sold to real estate partnerships in which the Company has continuing involvement are included in income from continuing operations.
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The Company believes it qualifies, and intends to continue to qualify, as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). As a REIT, the Company is allowed to reduce taxable income by all or a portion of its distributions to stockholders. As distributions have exceeded taxable income, no provision for federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements (except as required for the Companys Taxable REIT Subsidiary as discussed below).
Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of dividends to stockholders, differs from net income reported for financial reporting purposes primarily because of differences in depreciable lives and cost bases of the shopping centers, as well as other timing differences.
The net book basis of real estate assets exceeds the tax basis by approximately $103.9 million and $113.2 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, primarily due to the difference between the cost basis of the assets acquired and their carryover basis recorded for tax purposes.
The following summarizes the tax status of dividends paid during the respective years:
Dividend per share
Ordinary income
Capital gain
Return of capital
Unrecaptured Section 1250 gain
Qualified 5-year gain
Post-May 5 gain
Regency Realty Group, Inc. (RRG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RCLP, is a Taxable REIT Subsidiary as defined in Section 856(l) of the Code. RRG is subject to federal and state income taxes and files separate tax returns. Income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 which is included in either other expenses or discontinued operations (in thousands):
Income tax expense (benefit)
Current
Deferred
Total income tax expense (benefit)
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Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% to pretax income as follows for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):
Computed expected tax expense (benefit)
Increase in income taxes resulting from state taxes
All other items
RRG had net deferred tax assets of $8.9 million and $6.9 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The majority of the deferred tax assets relate to deferred interest expense and tax costs capitalized on projects under development. No valuation allowance was provided and the Company believes it is more likely than not that the future benefits associated with these deferred assets will be realized.
Deferred costs include deferred leasing costs and deferred loan costs, net of accumulated amortization. Such costs are amortized over the periods through lease expiration or loan maturity. Deferred leasing costs consist of internal and external commissions associated with leasing the Companys shopping centers. Net deferred leasing costs were $30.8 million and $28.0 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Deferred loan costs consist of initial direct and incremental costs associated with financing activities. Net deferred loan costs were $10.2 million and $7.8 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Basic net income per share of common stock is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share also includes common share equivalents for stock options and exchangeable operating partnership units. See note 9 for the calculation of earnings per share (EPS).
Repurchases of the Companys common stock (net of shares retired) are recorded at cost and are reflected as Treasury stock in the consolidated statements of stockholders equity. Outstanding shares do not include treasury shares.
Any instruments which have an original maturity of 90 days or less when purchased are considered cash equivalents. Cash distributions of normal operating earnings from investments in real estate partnerships and cash received from the sales of development properties are included in cash flows from operations in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Companys management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure (Statement 148). Statement 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, Statement 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Statement 123), to require more prominent and frequent disclosures in financial statements about the effects of stock-based compensation. As permitted under Statement 123 and Statement 148, the Company currently follows the accounting guidelines pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (Opinion 25), for stock-based compensation and furnishes the pro-forma disclosures as required under Statement 148.
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (Statement 123(R)), which is a revision of Statement 123. Statement 123(R) supersedes Opinion 25. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values. Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. Statement 123(R) must be adopted no later than July 1, 2005.
The Company adopted Statement 123R using the modified prospective method on January 1, 2005.
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As permitted by Statement 123, the Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using Opinion 25s intrinsic value method and generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. Accordingly, the adoption of Statement 123(R)s fair value method will have an impact on its results of operations in 2005. Had the Company adopted Statement 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of Statement 123 in the disclosure of pro-forma net income and earnings per share described below.
The Company has a Long-Term Omnibus Plan (the Plan) under which the Board of Directors may grant stock options and other stock-based awards to officers, directors and other key employees. The Plan allows the Company to issue up to 5.0 million shares in the form of common stock or stock options, but limits the issuance of common stock excluding stock options to no more than 2.75 million shares. At December 31, 2004, there were approximately 4.3 million shares available for grant under the Plan either through options or restricted stock of which 2.0 million shares are limited to common stock awards other than stock options. The Plan also limits outstanding awards to no more than 12% of outstanding common stock.
Stock options are granted under the Plan with an exercise price equal to the stocks fair market value at the date of grant. All stock options granted have ten-year lives, contain vesting terms of one to five years from the date of grant and may have certain dividend equivalent and stock option reload rights. The reload rights allow for an option holder to receive new options each time existing options are exercised if the existing options are exercised under specific criteria provided for in the Plan. In January 2005, the Company offered to acquire the reload rights of existing stock options from the option holders by issuing them additional stock options that will vest 25% per year and be expensed over a four-year period beginning in 2005 in accordance with Statement 123(R). As a result of the offer, on January 18, 2005, the Company granted 771,645 options with an exercise price of $51.36, the fair value on the date of grant, and substantially all of the reload rights on existing stock options were cancelled.
Restricted stock granted under the Plan generally vests over a period of four years, although certain grants cliff-vest after eight years, but contain provisions that allow for accelerated vesting over a shorter term if certain performance criteria are met. Compensation expense is measured at the grant date and recognized ratably over the vesting period. The Company considers the likelihood of meeting the performance criteria in determining the amount to expense on a periodic basis. In general, such criteria have been met, thus expense is recognized at a rate commensurate with the actual vesting period. Restricted stock grants also have certain dividend rights under the Plan, which are expensed in a manner similar to the underlying stock.
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The following table represents restricted stock granted in January 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for each of the following performance years:
Fair value of stock at date of grant
4-year vesting grant
8-year vesting grant
Total stock grants
The 4-year stock grants vest at the rate of 25% per year and the 8-year stock grants cliff-vest after eight years, but have the ability for accelerated vesting under the terms described above. Based upon restricted stock vesting in 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded compensation expense of $11.8 million, $7.5 million and $5.6 million, respectively, including the dividends vesting on restricted stock. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded compensation expense for dividend equivalents related to stock options of $2.2 million, $3.5 million and $3.2 million respectively, related to unexercised stock options. The Company also incurs stock based compensation related to fees paid to it Board of Directors, and non-exempt employee anniversaries.
The following table represents the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for options granted in the respective year:
Per share weighted average fair value of stock options
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected life in years
F-17
The Company applies Opinion 25 in accounting for its Plan, and accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options in the consolidated financial statements. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant date for its stock options under Statement 123, the Companys net income for common stockholders would have been reduced to the pro-forma amounts indicated below (in thousands except per share data):
Net income for common stockholders as reported:
Add: stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income
Deduct: total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards
Pro-forma net income
Earnings per share:
Basic as reported
Basic pro-forma
Diluted as reported
Diluted pro-forma
In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46) (revised December 2003 (FIN 46R)), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which addresses how a business enterprise should evaluate whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity through means other than voting rights and accordingly should consolidate the entity. FIN 46R replaces FIN 46, which was issued in January 2003. FIN 46R was applicable immediately to a variable interest entity created after January 31, 2003 and as of the first interim period ending after March 15, 2004 to those variable interest entities created before February 1, 2003 and not already consolidated under FIN 46 in previously issued financial statements. The Company did not create any variable interest entities after January 31, 2003. The Company has adopted FIN 46R, analyzed the applicability of this interpretation to its structures and determined that they are not party to any significant variable interest entities.
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The Companys business is investing in retail shopping centers through direct ownership or through joint ventures. The Company actively manages its portfolio of retail shopping centers and may from time to time make decisions to sell lower performing properties, or developments not meeting its long-term investment objectives. The proceeds of sales are reinvested into higher quality retail shopping centers through acquisitions or new developments, which management believes will meet its planned rate of return. It is managements intent that all retail shopping centers will be owned or developed for investment purposes. The Companys revenue and net income are generated from the operation of its investment portfolio. The Company also earns incidental fees from third parties for services provided to manage and lease retail shopping centers owned through joint ventures.
The Companys portfolio is located throughout the United States; however, management does not distinguish or group its operations on a geographical basis for purposes of allocating resources or measuring performance. The Company reviews operating and financial data for each property on an individual basis, therefore, the Company defines an operating segment as its individual properties. No individual property constitutes more than 10% of the Companys combined revenue, net income or assets, and thus the individual properties have been aggregated into one reportable segment based upon their similarities with regard to both the nature of the centers, tenants and operational processes, as well as long-term average financial performance. In addition, no single tenant accounts for 10% or more of revenue and none of the shopping centers are located outside the United States.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities as amended by SFAS No. 149 (Statement 133) on January 1, 2001. Statement 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the values of those derivatives are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. The Companys use of derivative financial instruments is normally to mitigate its interest rate risk on a related financial instrument or forecasted transaction through the use of interest rate swaps or rate locks.
Statement 133 requires that changes in fair value of derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges be recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) while the ineffective portion of the derivatives change in fair value be recognized immediately in earnings. Upon the settlement of a hedge, gains and losses associated with the transaction are recorded in OCI and amortized over the underlying term of the hedge transaction. Historically all of the Companys derivative instruments qualify for hedge accounting.
To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Company uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models and termination costs at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
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In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (Statement 150). Statement 150 affects the accounting for certain financial instruments, which requires companies having consolidated entities with specified termination dates to treat minority owners interests in such entities as liabilities in an amount based on the fair value of the entities. Although Statement 150 was originally effective July 1, 2003, the FASB has indefinitely deferred certain provisions related to classification and measurement requirements for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments that become subject to Statement 150 solely as a result of consolidation, including minority interests of entities with specified termination dates. As a result, Statement 150 has no impact on the Companys consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004.
At December 31, 2004, the Company held a majority interest in two consolidated entities with specified termination dates of 2017 and 2049. The minority owners interests in these entities are to be settled upon termination by distribution or transfer of either cash or specific assets of the underlying entities. The estimated fair value of minority interests in entities with specified termination dates was approximately $5.1 million at December 31, 2004 as compared to their carrying value of $851,088. The Company has no other financial instruments that are affected by Statement 150.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2003 and 2002 amounts to conform to classifications adopted in 2004.
During 2004, the Company acquired five operating properties from third parties for $164.4 million. The purchase price included the assumption of $61.7 million in debt, the issuance of 920,562 exchangeable operating partnership units valued at $38.4 million, and cash. During 2003, the Company acquired four operating properties from third parties for $75.4 million. The Company also acquired a redevelopment property for $26.4 million. In accordance with Statement 141, acquired lease intangible assets of $6.3 million and $7.9 million for in-place leases were recorded for the acquisitions in 2004 and 2003, respectively. The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and the results of their operations are included in the consolidated financial statements from the respective dates of acquisition, and neither was considered significant to the Companys operations in the current or preceding periods.
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During 2004, the Company sold 100% of its interest in 17 properties for net proceeds of $130.5 million. The combined operating income from these properties and from properties held for sale including related gains are included in discontinued operations. The revenues from properties included in discontinued operations, including properties sold in 2004, 2003 and 2002, as well as operating properties held for sale, were $9.9 million, $23.1 million and $48.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The operating income from these properties was $4.1 million, $8.6 million and $21.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Operating income and gains on sales included in discontinued operations are shown net of minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units totaling $422,937 $560,030 and $956,491 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The Company accounts for all investments in which it owns 50% or less and does not have a controlling financial interest using the equity method. The Companys combined investment in these partnerships was $179.7 million and $140.5 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized to equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships over the depreciable lives of the properties and other intangible assets which range in lives from 10 to 40 years. Net income, which includes all operating results, as well as gains and losses on sales of properties within the joint ventures, is allocated to the Company in accordance with the respective partnership agreements. Such allocations of net income are recorded in equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Investments in real estate partnerships are primarily comprised of joint ventures where Regency invests with three co-investment partners, as further described below. In addition to earning its pro-rata share of net income in each of the partnerships, these co-investment partners pay the Company fees for asset management, property management, and acquisition and disposition services. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company received fees from these joint ventures of $9.3 million, $5.6 million, and $3.5 million, respectively.
The Company co-invests with the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund in three joint ventures (collectively Columbia) in which it has ownership interests of 20% or 30%. As of December 31, 2004, Columbia owned 18 shopping centers, had total assets of $496.9 million, and net income of $23.8 million. The Companys share of Columbias total assets and net income was $111.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively. During 2004, Columbia acquired eight shopping centers from unrelated parties for a purchase price of $250.8 million. The Company contributed $31.9 million for its proportionate share of the purchase price. Columbia sold three shopping centers during 2004 for $74.0 million to unrelated parties with a gain of $10.0 million. During 2003, Columbia acquired two shopping centers for $39.1 million from unrelated parties and sold one shopping center to an unrelated party for $46.2 million with a gain of $9.3 million. There were no properties sold by Columbia during 2002.
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The Company co-invests with Macquarie CountryWide Trust of Australia (MCW), in two joint ventures (collectively, MCWR) in which it has an ownership interest of 25%. As of December 31, 2004, MCWR owned 51 shopping centers, had total assets of $734.6 million, and net income of $12.1 million. Regencys share of MCWRs total assets and net income was $183.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively. During 2004, MCWR acquired 23 shopping centers from unrelated parties for a purchase price of $274.5 million. The Company contributed $34.8 million for its proportionate share of the purchase price. In addition, MCWR acquired three properties from the Company valued at $69.7 million, for which it received cash of $63.7 million. MCWR sold one shopping center during 2004 to an unrelated party for $12.8 million with a gain of $190,559.
During 2003, MCWR acquired 12 shopping centers from the Company valued at $232.9 million, for which it received cash of $79.4 million, and short-term notes receivable of $95.3 million. MCWR repaid the notes during 2003 and 2004. During 2003, MCWR sold two shopping centers to third parties for $20.1 million. There were no properties sold by MCWR during 2002.
On February 14, 2005, Regency and MCW entered into a contract with CalPERS/First Washington to acquire 101 shopping centers operating in 17 states, located primarily in the Washington D.C./Baltimore metro area as well as northern and southern California (FW Portfolio). The contract purchase price is $2.74 billion. The portfolio of shopping centers will be owned in a new joint venture (MCWR II) between Regency and MCW in which the Company will have an ownership interest of 35%. The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of 2005. The Company expects to account for its investment in the venture as an unconsolidated investment in real estate partnerships. The Company has executed a bank commitment to provide the financing for its share of the purchase price discussed further in note 6.
In December 2004, the Company formed a new joint venture with the California State Teachers Retirement System (RegCal) in which it has a 25% ownership interest. As of December 31, 2004, RegCal owned four shopping centers, had total assets of $126.4 million, and net income of $70,608. Regencys share of RegCals total assets and net income was $31.6 million and $17,652, at December 31, 2004, respectively. During 2004, RegCal acquired four properties from the Company valued at $124.5 million, assumed debt of $34.8 million and the Company received net proceeds of $73.9 million.
Recognition of gains from sales to joint ventures is recorded on only that portion of the sales not attributable to the Companys ownership interest. The gains and operations are not recorded as discontinued operations because of Regencys continuing involvement in these shopping centers. Columbia, MCWR and RegCal intend to continue to acquire retail shopping centers, some of which they may acquire directly from the Company. For those properties acquired from third parties, the Company is required to contribute its pro-rata share of the purchase price to the partnerships.
With the exception of Columbia, MCWR, and RegCal, all of which intend to continue expanding their investments in shopping centers, the investments in real estate partnerships represent single asset entities formed for the purpose of developing and owning retail shopping centers.
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On November 30, 2004, the Company sold a 50% interest in Valleydale, LLC, a single asset entity, to an affiliate of Publix Supermarkets for $12.8 million and transferred its residual 50% investment interest to unconsolidated investments in real estate partnerships.
In August 2004, Regency sold its membership interest in the Hermosa Venture 2002, LLC to the partner. In March 2004, the only two shopping centers owned by the OTR/Regency Texas Realty Holdings, L.P., an unconsolidated joint venture in which Regency had a 30% equity interest, were sold to an unrelated party for $28.3 million, resulting in a gain of $8.2 million. The Company received $17.2 million, which represents a $4.3 million distribution for the Companys 30% equity interest and $12.9 million for the repayment of a loan. The Company recognized a $1.2 million gain included in equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company has no remaining investment or commitment in either of these two joint ventures.
The Companys investments in real estate partnerships as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following (in thousands):
Investments in Real Estate Partnerships
Summarized financial information for the unconsolidated investments on a combined basis, is as follows (in thousands):
Balance Sheet:
Investment in real estate, net
Acquired lease intangibles, net
Notes payable
Other liabilities
Partners equity
Total liabilities and equity
Unconsolidated investments in real estate partnerships had notes payable of $665.5 million as of December 31, 2004 and the Companys proportionate share of these loans was $168.1 million. The Company does not guarantee any debt of these partnerships and is responsible for only its pro-rata share based upon its ownership percentage.
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The revenues and expenses for the unconsolidated investments on a combined basis are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (in thousands):
Statements of Operations:
Total expenses
Gain on sale of real estate
Acquired lease intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $2.6 million and $405,327 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These assets have a remaining weighted average amortization period of six years. The aggregate amortization expense from acquired leases was $2.2 million, $368,231 and $37,096 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Acquired lease intangible liabilities are net of previously accreted minimum rent of $1.9 million and $953,964 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively and have a remaining weighted average amortization period of six years.
The estimated aggregate amortization and accretion amounts from acquired lease intangibles for each of the next five years are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
The Companys outstanding debt at December 31, 2004 and 2003 consists of the following (in thousands):
Fixed rate mortgage loans
Variable rate mortgage loans
Fixed rate unsecured loans
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On April 1, 2004, RCLP completed the sale of $150 million of ten-year senior unsecured notes. The 4.95% notes are due April 15, 2014 and were priced at 99.747% to yield 4.982%. The proceeds of the offering were used to partially repay the $200 million of 7.4% notes maturing on April 1, 2004 and the remaining balance due was funded from the unsecured line of credit. As a result of two forward-starting interest rate swaps totaling $144.2 million initiated in 2003 in anticipation of this transaction, the effective interest rate is 5.47%. On March 31, 2004, the interest rate swaps were settled for $5.7 million, which is recorded in OCI and will be amortized over the ten-year term of the notes to interest expense. The swaps qualified for hedge accounting under Statement 133; therefore, the change in fair value and its settlement was recorded in OCI.
On March 26, 2004, the Company closed on the amended and restated unsecured revolving line of credit (the Line). Under the new agreement, the Company reduced the Line commitment from $600 million to $500 million. The Line has a three-year term with a one-year extension option at an interest rate of LIBOR plus ..75% which is a reduction of 10 basis points from the prior agreement. At December 31, 2004, the balance on the Line was $200 million. Interest rates paid on the Line, which are based on LIBOR plus .75%, were 3.1875% at December 31, 2004 and LIBOR plus .85% or 1.975% at December 31, 2003. The spread paid on the Line is dependent upon the Company maintaining specific investment-grade ratings. The Company is also required to comply, and is in compliance, with certain financial covenants such as Minimum Net Worth, Total Liabilities to Gross Asset Value (GAV) and Secured Indebtedness to GAV and other covenants customary with this type of unsecured financing. The Line is used primarily to finance the development of real estate, but is also available for general working-capital purposes.
On February 15, 2005, the Company executed a commitment letter related to the Line which will temporarily modify certain Line covenants related to borrowing capacity and leverage, and will also add a temporary bridge loan for $275 million (Bridge Commitment). The temporary modifications will expire and the Bridge Commitment will mature nine months after the closing of the FW Portfolio into MCWR II. The Bridge Commitment combined with existing borrowing capacity under the Line will provide sufficient cash for Regencys equity investment into MCWR II. These borrowings will raise the Companys debt to assets leverage ratio above current levels, which could exceed currently allowable Line covenants. The temporary modification to the leverage covenant is intended to keep Regency from defaulting on the Line during the term that the Bridge Commitment is outstanding. The Company intends to payoff the Bridge Commitment within the nine month term through a combination of issuing equity and selling shopping centers under our capital recycling program.
Mortgage loans are secured by certain real estate properties and may be prepaid, but could be subject to a yield-maintenance premium. Mortgage loans are generally due in monthly installments of interest and principal and mature over various terms through 2017. Variable interest rates on mortgage loans are currently based on LIBOR plus a spread in a range of 125 to 150 basis points. Fixed interest rates on mortgage loans range from 5.01% to 9.50%.
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The fair value of the Companys notes payable and Line are estimated based on the current rates available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. Notes payable with variable interest rates and the Line are considered to be at fair value, since the interest rates on such instruments reprice based on current market conditions. Fixed rate loans assumed in connection with real estate acquisitions are recorded in the accompanying financial statements at fair value.
Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and average maturities, the fair value of long-term debt is $1.6 billion.
The Company is exposed to capital market risk, such as changes in interest rates. In order to manage the volatility relating to interest rate risk, the Company may enter into interest rate hedging arrangements from time to time. The Company does not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
During 2003, the Company entered into two forward-starting interest rate swaps of $96.5 million and $47.7 million. The Company designated the $144.2 million swaps as cash flow hedges to fix the rate on a refinancing in April 2004. On March 31, 2004, the Company settled the swaps with a payment to the counter-party for $5.7 million. The swaps qualify for hedge accounting under Statement 133, therefore the losses associated with the swaps have been included in OCI. The unamortized balance of OCI is being amortized over the ten year term of the loan hedged as additional interest expense.
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On August 31, 2004, the Company received proceeds from a $125 million offering of 5 million depositary shares representing 500,000 shares of Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The depositary shares are perpetual preferred stock, not convertible into common stock of the Company, are redeemable at par upon Regencys election on or after August 31, 2009, pay a 7.25% annual dividend, and have a liquidation value of $25 per depositary share. The proceeds from this offering were used to redeem $85 million of Series B 8.75% Preferred Units and $40 million of Series C 9.0% Preferred Units.
On April 3, 2003, the Company received proceeds from a $75 million offering of 3 million, depositary shares representing 300,000 shares of Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The depositary shares are perpetual preferred stock, are not convertible into common stock of the Company, are redeemable at par upon Regencys election on or after April 3, 2008, pay a 7.45% annual dividend, and have a liquidation value of $25 per depositary share.
The terms of the Series 3 and Series 4 Preferred Stock do not contain any unconditional obligations that would require the Company to redeem the securities at any time or for any purpose.
During 2003, the holder of the Series 2 preferred stock converted all of its remaining 450,400 preferred shares into common stock at a conversion ratio of 1:1.
On August 24, 2004, the Company sold 1.5 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering and the net proceeds of approximately $67 million were used to reduce the balance of the Line.
On August 18, 2003, the Company issued 3.6 million shares of common stock at $35.96 per share in an underwritten public offering. The net proceeds of $123.5 million were used to redeem the $80 million Series A Preferred Units and the remainder was used to reduce the balance of the Line.
Prior to June 24, 2003, Security Capital Group Inc. owned 34,273,236 shares, representing 56.6% of Regencys outstanding common stock. On June 24, 2003 Security Capital (1) sold Regency common stock through (a) an underwritten public offering and (b) the sale of 4,606,880 shares to Regency at the public offering price of $32.56 per share and (2) agreed to sell the balance of its Regency shares pursuant to forward sales contracts with underwriters. Security Capital settled all of the forward sales contracts in September and December 2003, and as a result, Security Capital no longer owns any Regency shares. Security Capital terminated its Stockholders Agreement with Regency on June 24, 2003 and is now subject to the same 7% ownership limit in Regencys articles of incorporation that applies to other shareholders.
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The Company, through RCLP, has issued Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (Preferred Units) in various amounts since 1998. The issues were sold primarily to institutional investors in private placements for $100 per unit. The Preferred Units, which may be called by RCLP at par after certain dates, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption, and pay a cumulative, quarterly dividend at fixed rates. At any time after ten years from the date of issuance, the Preferred Units may be exchanged by the holder for Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) at an exchange rate of one share for one unit. The Preferred Units and the related Preferred Stock are not convertible into common stock of the Company. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the face value of total Preferred Units issued was $104 million and $229 million with an average fixed distribution rate of 8.13% and 8.88%, respectively.
On November 11, 2004, the Company renegotiated the distribution rate on the $50 million Series D Preferred Units from 9.125% to 7.45%. On September 3, 2004, the Company redeemed $85 million of Series B 8.75% Preferred Units and $40 million of Series C 9.0% Preferred Units from proceeds of the Series 4 Preferred stock offering described above. At the time of the redemptions, $3.2 million of previously deferred costs related to the original preferred units issuance were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as a component of minority interest of preferred units.
During 2003, the Company redeemed $80 million of Series A 8.125% Preferred Units, which was funded from proceeds from the stock offering completed on August 18, 2003 and described above. At the time of the redemption, $1.2 million of costs related to the preferred units were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as a component of minority interest of preferred units. Also during 2003, the Company redeemed $35 million of Series C 9% Preferred Units and $40 million of Series E 8.75% Preferred Units. The redemptions were portions of each series and the Company paid a 1% premium on the face value of the redeemed units totaling $750,000. At the time of redemption, the premium and $1.9 million of previously deferred costs related to their original issuance were recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as a component of minority interest of preferred units. The redemption of the Series C and E units was funded from proceeds from the Line.
Terms and conditions of the Preferred Units outstanding as of December 31, 2004 are summarized as follows:
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The following summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively (in thousands except per share data):
Numerator:
Less: Preferred stock dividends
Net income for common stockholders basic
Add: Convertible Preferred stock dividends
Add: Minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units continuing operations
Add: Minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units discontinued operations
Net income for common stockholders diluted
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS
Incremental shares to be issued under common stock options using the Treasury method
Convertible series 2 preferred stock
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS
Income per common share basic
Income per common share diluted
In 2004, the exchangeable operating partnership units were anti-dilutive to EPS, therefore, the units and the related minority interest of exchangeable operating partnership units are excluded from the calculation of EPS.
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Under the Plan, the Company may grant stock options to its officers, directors and other key employees. Options are granted at fair market value on the date of grant, vest 25% per year, and expire after ten years. Stock option grants also receive dividend equivalents for a specified period of time equal to the Companys dividend yield less the average dividend yield of the S&P 500 as of the grant date. Dividend equivalents are funded in Regency common stock, and vest at the same rate as the options upon which they are based.
The following table reports stock option activity during the periods indicated:
Outstanding, December 31, 2001
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding, December 31, 2002
Outstanding, December 31, 2003
Outstanding, December 31, 2004
The following table presents information regarding all options outstanding at December 31, 2004:
Range of Exercise
Prices
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The following table presents information regarding options currently exercisable at December 31, 2004:
Range ofExercise
The Companys properties are leased to tenants under operating leases with expiration dates extending to the year 2031. Future minimum rents under noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2004, excluding tenant reimbursements of operating expenses and excluding additional contingent rentals based on tenants sales volume are as follows (in thousands):
Thereafter
The shopping centers tenant base includes primarily national and regional supermarkets, drug stores, discount department stores and other retailers and, consequently, the credit risk is concentrated in the retail industry. There were no tenants that individually represented 10% or more of the Companys combined minimum rent.
The Company has shopping centers that are subject to non-cancelable long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to Regency to construct and/or operate a shopping center. In addition, the Company has non-cancelable operating leases pertaining to office space where it conducts its business. The following table summarizes the obligations under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2004 (in thousands):
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The Company is involved in litigation on a number of matters and is subject to certain claims which arise in the normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
The Companys common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol REG. The Company currently has approximately 18,000 shareholders. The following table sets forth the high and low prices and the cash dividends declared on the Companys common stock by quarter for 2004 and 2003:
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Presented below is a summary of the consolidated quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands except per share data):
2004:
Revenues as originally reported
Reclassified to discontinued operations
Adjusted revenues
Net income per share:
Basic
Diluted
2003:
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Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
CostCapitalized
Subsequent toAcquisition (a)
Total Cost
Net of
AccumulatedDepreciation
ALDEN BRIDGE
ANTHEM MARKETPLACE
ASHBURN FARM MARKET CENTER
ASHFORD PLACE
AVENTURA SHOPPING CENTER
BECKETT COMMONS
BELLEVIEW SQUARE
BENEVA VILLAGE SHOPS
BERKSHIRE COMMONS
BETHANY PARK PLACE
BLOOMINGDALE
BLOSSOM VALLEY
BOLTON PLAZA
BOULEVARD CENTER
BOYNTON LAKES PLAZA
BRIARCLIFF LA VISTA
BRIARCLIFF VILLAGE
BUCKHEAD COURT
BUCKLEY SQUARE
CAMBRIDGE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR
CARMEL COMMONS
CARRIAGE GATE
CASA LINDA PLAZA
CENTERPLACE OF GREELEY
CHAMPIONS FOREST
CHASEWOOD PLAZA
CHERRY GROVE
CHESHIRE STATION
COCHRANS CROSSING
COOPER STREET
COSTA VERDE
COURTYARD SHOPPING CENTER
CROMWELL SQUARE
CUMMING 400
DELK SPECTRUM
DIABLO PLAZA
DICKSON TN
DUNWOODY HALL
DUNWOODY VILLAGE
EAST POINTE
EAST PORT PLAZA
EAST TOWNE SHOPPING CENTER
EL CAMINO
EL CERRITO PLAZA
EL NORTE PKWY PLAZA
ENCINA GRANDE
FENTON MARKETPLACE
FLEMING ISLAND
FOLSOM PRAIRIE CITY CROSSING
FORT BEND CENTER
S-1
FRANKFORT CROSSING SHPG CTR
FRIARS MISSION
GARDEN SQUARE
GARNER
GATEWAY SHOPPING CENTER
GELSONS WESTLAKE MARKET PLAZA
GILROY
GLENWOOD VILLAGE
GRANDE OAK
KROGER NEW ALBANY CENTER
HANCOCK
HARPETH VILLAGE FIELDSTONE
HERITAGE LAND
HERITAGE PLAZA
HERSHEY
HILLCREST VILLAGE
HILLTOP VILLAGE
HINSDALE
HYDE PARK
INGLEWOOD PLAZA
KELLER TOWN CENTER
KERNERSVILLE PLAZA
KINGSDALE SHOPPING CENTER
LAKE PINE PLAZA
LAKESHORE
LEBANON/LEGACY CENTER
LEETSDALE MARKETPLACE
LITTLETON SQUARE
LLOYD KING CENTER
LOEHMANNS PLAZA GEORGIA
LOEHMANNS PLAZA CALIFORNIA
MACARTHUR PARK REPURCHASE
MAINSTREET SQUARE
MARINERS VILLAGE
MARKET AT PRESTON FOREST
MARKET AT ROUND ROCK
MARKETPLACE ST PETE
MARTIN DOWNS VILLAGE CENTER
MARTIN DOWNS VILLAGE SHOPPES
MAXTOWN ROAD (NORTHGATE)
MAYNARD CROSSING
MCMINNVILLE MARKET CENTER
MEMORIAL BEND SHOPPING CENTER
MILLHOPPER
MOCKINGBIRD COMMON
MONUMENT JACKSON CREEK
MORNINGSIDE PLAZA
MURRAY LANDING
MURRAYHILL MARKETPLACE
NASHBORO
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NEWBERRY SQUARE
NEWLAND CENTER
NORTH HILLS
NORTHLAKE VILLAGE I
OAKBROOK PLAZA
OCEAN BREEZE
OLD ST AUGUSTINE PLAZA
PACES FERRY PLAZA
PALM TRAILS PLAZA
PANTHER CREEK
PARK PLACE SHOPPING CENTER
PASEO VILLAGE
PEACHLAND PROMENADE
PEARTREE VILLAGE
PHENIX CROSSING
PIKE CREEK
PIMA CROSSING
PINE LAKE VILLAGE
PINE TREE PLAZA
PLAZA HERMOSA
POWELL STREET PLAZA
POWERS FERRY SQUARE
POWERS FERRY VILLAGE
PRESTONBROOK
PRESTON PARK
PRESTONWOOD PARK
REGENCY COURT
REGENCY SQUARE BRANDON
RIVERMONT STATION
RONA PLAZA
RUSSELL RIDGE
SAMMAMISH HIGHLAND
SAN LEANDRO
SANTA ANA DOWNTOWN
SEQUOIA STATION
SHERWOOD CROSSROADS
SHERWOOD MARKET CENTER
SHILOH SPRINGS
SHOPPES AT MASON
SOUTH MOUNTAIN
SOUTH POINT PLAZA
SOUTHPOINT CROSSING
SOUTHCENTER
STARKE
STATLER SQUARE PHASE I
STERLING RIDGE
STRAWFLOWER VILLAGE
STROH RANCH
SUNNYSIDE 205
TALL OAKS VILLAGE CENTER
S-3
TASSAJARA CROSSING
THE MARKET AT OPITZ CROSSING
THE SHOPS
THE SHOPS OF SANTA BARBARA
THOMAS LAKE
TOWN CENTER AT MARTIN DOWNS
TOWN SQUARE
TRACE CROSSING
TROPHY CLUB
TWIN PEAKS
UNION SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
UNIVERSITY COLLECTION
VALENCIA CROSSROADS
VALLEY RANCH CENTRE
VENTURA VILLAGE
VILLAGE CENTER 6
VILLAGE IN TRUSSVILLE
VINEYARD SHOPPING CENTER
WALKER CENTER
WATERFORD TOWNE CENTER
WELLEBY
WELLINGTON TOWN SQUARE
WEST PARK PLAZA
WESTBROOK COMMONS
WESTCHESTER PLAZA
WESTRIDGE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE CENTER
WHITE OAK - DOVER, DE
WILLA SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER
WINDMILLER PLAZA PHASE I
WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER
WOODMAN VAN NUYS
WOODMEN PLAZA
WOODSIDE CENTRAL
WORTHINGTON PARK CENTRE
OPERATING BUILD TO SUIT PROPERTIES
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Depreciation and amortization of the Companys investment in buildings and improvements reflected in the statements of operation is calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings and improvements up to 40 years
The aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $2.7 billion at December 31, 2004.
The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:
Balance, beginning of year
Developed or acquired properties
Sale of properties
Reclass accumulated depreciation to adjust building basis
Reclass accumulated depreciation related to properties held for sale
Reclass accumulated depreciation related to properties held for sale recharacterized in 2002 to properties to be held and used
Improvements
Balance, end of year
The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:
Depreciation for year
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