UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended: June 30, 2015
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from To
Commission File Number: 001-36746
PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
32-0439307
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1633 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY
10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 237-3100
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x
As of July 31, 2015, there were 212,111,937 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Table of Contents
Item
Page Number
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Income of the Company (Unaudited) for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2015
4
Combined Consolidated Statements of Income of the Predecessor (Unaudited) for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2014
5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income of the Company (Unaudited) for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2015
6
Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) of the Company for the six months
ended June 30, 2015 and the Predecessor for the six months ended June 30, 2014
7
Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) of the Company for the six months
8
Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
9
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
32
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
49
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
50
Part II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
51
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
52
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
The Company
ASSETS
June 30, 2015
December 31, 2014
Rental property, at cost
Land
$
2,042,071
Buildings and improvements
5,534,885
5,488,168
7,576,956
7,530,239
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(162,377
)
(81,050
Rental property, net
7,414,579
7,449,189
Real estate fund investments
335,545
323,387
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
6,128
5,749
Cash and cash equivalents
438,088
438,599
Restricted cash
45,737
55,728
Marketable securities
21,524
20,159
Deferred rent receivable
40,308
8,267
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance of $406 and $333 in 2015
and 2014, respectively
10,781
7,692
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization of $13,002 and $10,859 in 2015
49,547
39,165
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $103,158 and $20,509 in 2015
583,126
669,385
Other assets
9,529
13,121
Total assets
8,954,892
9,030,441
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Mortgages and notes payable
2,853,237
2,852,287
Credit facility
-
Due to affiliates
27,299
Loans payable to noncontrolling interests
43,981
42,195
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
96,595
93,472
Deferred income taxes
2,659
2,861
Interest rate swap liabilities
160,473
194,196
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $21,064 and $3,757 in 2015
201,839
219,228
Dividends and distributions payable
25,066
Other liabilities
45,922
43,950
Total liabilities
3,457,071
3,475,488
Commitments and contingencies
Paramount Group, Inc. equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value per share; authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 212,111,937 and 212,106,718 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively
2,122
Additional paid-in-capital
3,893,756
3,851,432
Earnings (less than) in excess of distributions
(5,843
57,308
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(493
Paramount Group, Inc. equity
3,889,542
3,910,862
Noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds
703,596
685,888
Operating Partnership (51,660,088 and 51,543,993 units outstanding in 2015
and 2014, respectively)
904,683
958,203
Total equity
5,497,821
5,554,953
Total liabilities and equity
See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
REVENUES:
Rental income
145,917
289,160
Tenant reimbursement income
12,063
25,551
Fee and other income
4,948
9,443
Total revenues
162,928
324,154
EXPENSES:
Operating
57,781
119,665
Depreciation and amortization
79,421
153,004
General and administrative
9,133
21,746
Acquisition and transaction related costs
8,208
9,347
Total expenses
154,543
303,762
Operating income
8,385
20,392
Income from real estate fund investments
14,072
19,293
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures
2,011
2,986
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps
21,747
33,725
Interest and other income, net
512
1,366
Interest and debt expense
(42,236
(84,124
Net income (loss) before income taxes
4,491
(6,362
Income tax expense
(1,343
(1,917
Net income (loss)
3,148
(8,279
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(9,004
(9,672
Operating Partnership
1,147
3,511
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
(4,709
(14,440
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC:
Loss per common share
(0.02
(0.07
Weighted average shares outstanding
212,106,718
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED:
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
0.095
0.190
(1)
(1) Excludes the $0.039 cash dividend for the 38 day period following the completion of our initial public offering and related formation transactions and ending on December 31, 2014.
PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR
COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
The Predecessor
(Amounts in thousands)
June 30, 2014
8,499
16,312
441
896
Distributions from real estate fund investments
4,744
11,247
Realized and unrealized gains, net
33,750
79,917
6,400
11,582
53,834
119,954
4,214
7,753
2,899
5,566
4,363
12,448
Profit sharing compensation
3,438
8,232
Other
2,634
3,901
17,548
37,900
36,286
82,054
903
2,035
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps
(354
(196
997
1,706
(7,988
(15,787
Net income before income taxes
29,844
69,812
(3,842
(7,105
Net income
26,002
62,707
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(25,823
(53,133
Net income attributable to the Predecessor
179
9,574
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Other comprehensive loss:
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of unconsolidated joint ventures
(613
Comprehensive income (loss)
2,535
(8,892
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
1,267
3,631
Comprehensive loss attributable to Paramount Group, Inc.
(5,202
(14,933
PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR
COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Common Shares
Noncontrolling Interests in
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid in Capital
Earnings (Less than) In Excess of Distributions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Predecessor Shareholders' Equity
Consolidated Joint
Ventures
and Funds
Partnership
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2013
321,769
1,703,675
2,025,444
53,133
Contributions
1,253
88,804
90,057
Distributions
(22,323
(2,183
(24,506
Balance as of June 30, 2014
310,273
1,843,429
2,153,702
Balance as of December 31, 2014
212,107
Net (loss) income
9,672
(3,511
Common shares and units issued under
Omnibus share plan
(2,131
2,131
Dividends and distributions
(48,573
(11,819
(60,392
Contributions from noncontrolling
interests
14,031
Distributions to noncontrolling
(5,673
Pro rata share of other comprehensive
loss of unconsolidated joint ventures
(120
Adjustments to noncontrolling interests
(43,981
Amortization of equity awards
885
3,780
4,665
(411
(138
(322
(871
Balance as of June 30, 2015
212,112
COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30,
2015
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps
(33,725
196
Straight-lining of rental income
(32,042
90
Realized and unrealized gains, net, on real estate fund investments
(12,136
(79,917
(2,986
(2,035
Distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures
1,993
1,768
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net
(1,762
Amortization of deferred financing costs
1,170
216
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner
5,872
Realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities
(924
(1,228
Other non-cash adjustments
8,091
3,756
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
2,481
(22
(164,181
Accounts and other receivables
(261
(2,669
Deferred charges
(12,523
2,721
(3,456
(7,635
(2,945
Profit sharing payables
5,414
(202
10,043
1,972
1,693
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
62,326
(162,501
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of, and additions to, rental properties
(41,914
(65,451
Changes in restricted cash
9,550
253
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures
1,123
Net cash used in investing activities
(32,364
(64,075
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid to common shareholders and unitholders
(35,325
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
11,203
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from Predecessor shareholders
Distributions to Predecessor shareholders
Proceeds from loans payable to noncontrolling interests
39,075
Repayment of mortgage notes and loans payable
(678
(1,877
Offering costs
(9,577
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(30,473
93,172
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(511
(133,404
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
307,161
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
173,757
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest
78,860
10,665
Cash payments for income taxes
1,213
5,168
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Dividends and distributions declared but not yet paid
Contributions from non controlling interests called but not yet received
2,828
(Purchases) sale of marketable securities
(441
6,946
NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Organization and Business
As used in these consolidated and combined financial statements, unless indicated otherwise, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and “Paramount” refer to Paramount Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, upon completion of the Formation Transactions (as more fully described below) and the initial public offering of common stock.
We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. As of June 30, 2015, our portfolio consisted of 12 Class A office properties aggregating approximately 10.4 million square feet that had an occupancy rate of 92.9%.
We were incorporated in Maryland as a corporation on April 14, 2014 to continue the business of our Predecessor, as defined, and did not have any meaningful operations until the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and the assets of the Property Funds, as defined, that it controlled, as well as the interests of unaffiliated third parties in certain properties. Our properties were acquired through a series of Formation Transactions (the “Formation Transactions”) concurrently with our initial public offering of 150,650,000 common shares at a public offering price of $17.50 per share on November 24, 2014 (the “Offering”).
We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 80.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2015.
Our Predecessor
Our Predecessor is not a legal entity but a combination of entities under common control as they were entities controlled by members of the Otto family that held various assets, including interests in (i) 15 private equity real estate funds controlled by our Predecessor (which included nine primary funds and six parallel funds) (collectively, the “Funds”) that owned interests in 12 properties, (ii) a wholly-owned property, Waterview, in Rosslyn, Virginia and (iii) three partially owned properties in New York, NY (See note 4, Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).
Below is a summary of the 15 private equity real estate funds that were controlled by our Predecessor prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions.
The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Property Funds”:
•
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund I, L.P. (“Fund I”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund II, L.P. (“Fund II”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund III, L.P. (“Fund III”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (“Fund IV”)
PGREF IV Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund IV Cayman”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (CIP), L.P. (“Fund V CIP”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (Core), L.P. (“Fund V Core”)
PGREF V (Core) Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund V Cayman”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII, LP (“Fund VII”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII-H, LP (“Fund VII-H”)
The following fund was formed to acquire, develop and manage the residential development project at 75 Howard Street:
Paramount Group Residential Development Fund, LP (“Residential Fund”)
The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Alternative Investment Funds”:
Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“PGRESS”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–H, L.P. (“PGRESS-H”)
Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–A, L.P. (“PGRESS-A”)
• Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (“Fund VIII”)
The Property Funds and Residential Fund owned interests in the following properties:
•1633 Broadway, New York, NY
•60 Wall Street, New York, NY
•900 Third Avenue, New York, NY
•31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
•1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
•One Market Plaza, San Francisco, CA
•50 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA
•75 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
•Liberty Place, Washington, D.C.
•1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
•2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
•425 Eye Street, Washington, D.C.
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2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements include the accounts of Paramount and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership. All significant inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, result of operations and changes in the cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC.
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Our Predecessor’s combined financial statements included all the accounts of our Predecessor, including its interests in (i) the Funds, (ii) Waterview and (iii) the three partially-owned properties. Our Predecessor evaluated each of the Funds pursuant to the control model of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810-20, Consolidation—Control of Partnerships and Similar Entities and concluded that based on its rights and responsibilities as the sole managing member of the general partner it should consolidate each of the Funds. With the exception of the Residential Fund, which is carried at historical cost, each of the Funds qualify as investment companies pursuant to Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC 946”); accordingly, the underlying real estate investments are carried at fair value, which was retained in consolidation by our Predecessor.
Upon completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled, other than their interests in 60 Wall Street, 50 Beale Street, and a residual 2.0% interest in One Market Plaza. In addition, as part of the Formation Transactions, we also acquired the interests of certain unaffiliated third parties in 1633 Broadway, 31 West 52nd Street and 1301 Avenue of the Americas. These transactions were accounted for as transactions among entities under common control. However, since the assets that we acquired from our Predecessor are no longer held by funds which qualify for investment company accounting, we account for these assets following the Formation Transactions using historical cost accounting. As a result, our consolidated financial statements following the Formation Transactions, differ significantly from, and are not comparable with, the historical financial position and results of operations of our Predecessor.
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Significant Accounting Policies
There were no material changes to our significant accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Segment Reporting
Upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and substantially all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled. Our business, post the Formation Transactions, is comprised of one reportable segment. We have determined that our properties have similar economic characteristics to be aggregated into one reportable segment (operating, leasing and managing office properties). Our determination was based primarily on our method of internal reporting. Our Predecessor historically operated an integrated business that consisted of three reportable segments, (i) Owned Properties, (ii) Managed Funds and (iii) a Management Company. The Owned Properties segment consisted of properties in which our Predecessor had a direct or indirect ownership interest, other than properties that it owned through its private equity real estate funds. The Managed Funds segment consisted of the private equity real estate funds. In addition, our Predecessor included a Management Company that performed property management and asset management services and certain general and administrative level functions, including legal and accounting, as a separate reportable segment.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
In May 2014, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-12 on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2015-02 on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-03”) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs to ASC Topic 835, Interest – Imputation of Interest. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs is reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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3.
Real Estate Fund Investments
Real estate fund investments are presented at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and are comprised of (i) Property Funds and (ii) Alternative Investment Funds.
Below is a summary of the fair value of fund investments on our consolidated balance sheet.
As of
Balance Sheet
Real Estate Fund Investments:
Property Funds
193,081
183,216
Alternative Investment Funds
142,464
140,171
Below is a summary of the fair value of fund investments on our consolidated statement of income.
Income Statement
Investment income
2,853
7,348
Investment expenses
45
191
Net investment income
2,808
7,157
Net unrealized gains
11,264
12,136
The purpose of the Property Funds is to invest in office buildings and related facilities primarily in New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. As of June 30, 2015, the Property Funds were comprised of (i) Fund II, (ii) Fund III, (iii) Fund VII and (iv) Fund VII-H.
The following is a summary of the investments of our Property Funds.
As of June 30, 2015
% Ownership
60 Wall Street
One Market Plaza
50 Beale Street
Fund II
10.0
%
46.3
Fund III
3.1
16.0
2.0
Fund VII/VII-H (1)
7.2
42.8
Total Property Funds
62.3
Other Investors
37.7
98.0
(2)
57.2
100.0
As of June 30, 2015, Fund VII and Fund VII-H had an aggregate of $57,600,000 of committed capital that had not yet been invested. On July 10, 2015, Fund VII and Fund VII-H entered into an agreement to acquire 670 Broadway, a 77,480 square foot office building located in the NoHo submarket of Manhattan, for $112,000,000.
Includes a 49.0% direct ownership interest held by us.
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The purpose of the Alternative Investment Funds is to invest primarily in real estate related debt and preferred equity investments. As of June 30, 2015, the Alternative Investment Funds were comprised of (i) PGRESS, (ii) PGRESS-H, (iii) PGRESS-A and (iv) Fund VIII, which had an aggregate of $580,200,000 of committed capital (including $95,200,000 of capital which was committed in the second quarter), of which we have invested $51,000,000.
The following is a summary of the investments of our Alternative Investment Funds.
Interest/
Fund
Investment Type
Ownership
Dividend Rate
Initial Maturity
Fund VIII
Mezzanine Loan
1.7%
8.3%
Jan-2022
46,747
45,947
PGRESS Funds
Preferred Equity Investments
4.9% - 5.4%
10.3% - 15.0%
Sep-2015 - Feb-2019
95,717
94,224
Below is a summary of realized and unrealized gains from real estate fund investments on our consolidated statement of income.
Realized gains on real estate fund investments
Unrealized gains on real estate fund investments
Asset Management Fees
Our predecessor earned asset management fees from the Funds it managed. Asset management fees and expenses related to Funds included in the combined consolidated statement of income are eliminated in combination and consolidation. The limited partners’ share of such fees are reflected as a reduction of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, which results in a corresponding increase in net income attributable to our Predecessor.
Below is a summary of the asset management fees earned by our Predecessor.
Gross asset management fees
7,527
14,937
Eliminated fees(1)
(392
(782
Net asset management fees
7,135
14,155
Eliminated fees reflect a reduction in asset management fees from the general partner interest in each of the Funds.
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The following tables summarize the income statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 for each of the Property Funds’ underlying investments.
Property Funds' Underlying Investments for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Statements of Income
1633 Broadway
900 Third Ave
31 West 52nd St
1301 Ave of the Americas
Liberty Place
1899 Penn. Ave
2099 Penn. Ave
425 Eye St
Revenues:
37,251
8,982
18,122
27,139
17,910
1,690
1,940
43
2,642
3,096
751
1,300
2,318
273
563
967
1
83
702
168
1,333
1,087
681
28
(179
Total revenue
41,049
9,901
20,755
30,544
18,864
2,262
2,935
2,546
Expenses:
Building operating
13,268
4,038
5,774
13,008
6,836
1,086
1,348
1,143
1,390
Related party management fees
784
261
329
427
177
61
66
79
14,052
4,299
6,103
13,435
7,013
1,414
1,144
1,469
2,780
2,144
5,545
9,341
8,682
940
1,398
24
281
107
16,842
6,467
11,655
22,800
15,976
1,158
2,365
1,156
2,974
Operating income (loss)
24,207
3,434
9,100
7,744
2,888
1,104
570
(1,105
(428
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps
5,665
1,169
1,686
2,872
3,529
(12,894
(3,696
(5,564
(15,379
(13,334
(945
(1,129
(1,380
(1,301
Unrealized depreciation on investment in real estate
(459
(520
Net income (loss) before taxes
16,978
907
5,222
(4,763
(6,917
(300
(559
(3,005
(1,729
Income tax benefit (expense)
(29
114
(329
(445
(1,705
Property Funds' Underlying Investments for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
72,970
17,764
36,221
53,749
36,123
3,729
4,044
76
5,300
5,913
1,514
2,489
4,434
661
1,184
2,107
827
1,224
612
2,615
1,657
2,044
23
56
80,107
19,890
41,325
59,840
38,828
4,936
6,207
89
6,127
26,879
8,083
11,517
25,688
14,001
2,168
2,605
2,223
2,904
1,485
525
655
837
394
132
141
184
28,364
8,608
12,172
26,525
14,395
2,300
2,746
2,225
3,088
5,567
3,731
11,074
18,555
17,686
1,923
2,793
31
34
294
16
399
33,941
12,370
23,280
45,131
32,375
2,316
4,685
2,624
5,995
46,166
7,520
18,045
14,709
6,453
2,620
1,522
(2,535
12,945
4,288
6,125
10,444
(25,625
(7,353
(11,069
(30,549
(27,072
(1,890
(2,257
(2,208
(2,520
(489
(530
33,486
3,102
(9,715
(10,175
241
(735
(5,273
(2,388
(26
182
(2,315
215
(553
(4,703
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4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Percentage
ownership at
Investments:
712 Fifth Avenue
50.0
2,690
1,697
Oder-Center, Germany
9.5
4,052
The following table summarizes income from unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
Our share of Net Income (Loss):
1,984
2,925
934
2,024
1325 Avenue of the Americas
n/a
(31
900 Third Avenue (1)
Oder-Center (2)
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As of June 30, 2014, our Predecessor’s investment in 900 Third Avenue had a deficit balance and since our Predecessor had no obligations to fund operating losses, it did not recognize any losses in excess of its investment balance. All unrecognized losses were aggregated to offset future net income until all unrecognized losses were utilized.
We account for our interest in Oder-Center on a one quarter lag basis.
As of June 30, 2015, we own a 50.0% interest in a joint venture that owns 712 Fifth Avenue, which is accounted under the equity method. The following tables summarize 712 Fifth Avenue’s financial information as of the dates of and for the periods set forth below.
Balance Sheets
198,722
221,827
56,156
46,126
254,878
267,953
Mortgage and notes payable
246,500
15,260
30,321
261,760
276,821
Equity (1)
(6,882
(8,868
(1) The carrying amount of our investment in 712 Fifth Avenue is greater than our share of 712 Fifth
Avenue's equity by approximately $6,131. This basis difference resulted from distributions in excess
of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue.
Three months ended
Income Statements
12,392
24,446
11,457
22,689
1,375
2,736
1,124
2,269
344
623
283
638
14,111
27,805
12,864
25,596
5,831
12,057
5,565
11,326
2,954
5,884
2,786
5,525
25
55
8,785
17,941
8,376
16,906
5,326
9,864
4,488
8,690
1,248
2,020
1,058
2,645
(2,611
(6,039
(3,677
(7,286
3,967
5,850
1,869
4,049
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5.
Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The following summarizes our intangible assets (primarily acquired above-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and intangible liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Intangible assets:
Gross amount
686,284
689,894
Accumulated amortization
(103,158
(20,509
Intangible liabilities:
222,903
222,985
(21,064
(3,757
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental income of $872,000 and $1,762,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2016 is as follows.
2016
10,159
2017
8,394
2018
10,299
2019
9,518
2020
8,231
Amortization of acquired in-place leases (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $37,638,000 and $70,630,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired in-place leases for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2016 is as follows.
79,941
56,511
50,164
45,552
40,525
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6.
Debt
The following is a summary of our outstanding debt.
Balance at
Maturity
Date
Fixed/Variable Rate
Interest Rate at June 30, 2015
Dec-2016
Fixed (1)
6.15
772,100
Variable
1.61
154,160
5.39
926,260
900 Third Avenue
Nov-2017
5.35
255,000
1.77
19,337
5.10
274,337
31 West 52nd Street (64.2% interest)
Dec-2017
5.74
337,500
1.66
75,990
4.99
413,490
One Market Plaza (49.0% interest)
Dec-2019
6.14
855,339
853,711
Waterview
June-2017
Fixed
5.76
210,000
1899 Pennsylvania Avenue
Nov-2020
4.88
89,811
90,489
June-2018
4.50
84,000
Total mortgages and notes payable
5.51
(1) Represents loans with variable interest rates that have been fixed by interest rate swaps. See “Interest Rate Swaps” below.
Revolving Credit Facility
As of June 30, 2015, there were no amounts outstanding under our senior unsecured revolving credit facility and $200,000,000 was reserved under a letter of credit.
Interest Rate Swaps
We manage our market risk on variable rate debt by entering into swap agreements to fix the rate on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods through maturity. These interest rate swaps are derivative instruments that are designated as fair value hedges and are recorded on our balance sheet at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through earnings. The following table summarizes our outstanding interest rate swaps.
Notional
Strike
Fair Value as of
Property
Effective Date
Maturity Date
Rate
Dec-2006 to Jun-2008
4.92
46,929
60,191
Nov-2007 to Nov-2012
Nov-2015 to Nov-2017
4.15
15,884
19,158
31 W 52nd Street
Dec-2007 to Dec-2012
Dec-2015 to Dec-2017
4.49
24,013
28,748
840,000
Aug-2007 to Aug-2012
Aug-2017
5.02
73,647
86,099
Total interest rate swap liabilities
In the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized unrealized gains of $21,747,000 and $33,725,000, respectively, from the change in fair value of these interest rate swaps.
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7. Noncontrolling Interests
Consolidated Joint Ventures and Funds
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds consists of (i) equity interests in properties that are not wholly owned by us but are consolidated into our financial results because we exercise control over the entities that own such properties and (ii) equity interests in funds that are consolidated into our financial results because we are the sole general partner of such Funds. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds on our consolidated balance sheets aggregated $703,596,000 and $685,888,000, respectively.
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership represents common units of the Operating Partnership that are held by third parties, including management. Common units of the Operating Partnership may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash. We, at our option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or common shares on a one-for-one basis. Since the number of common shares outstanding is equal to the number of common units owned by us, the redemption value of each common unit is equal to the market value of each common share and distributions paid to each common unitholder is equivalent to dividends paid to common stockholders. As of June 30, 2015, noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership on our consolidated balance sheets had a carrying amount of $904,683,000 and a redemption value of $886,487,000.
8.
Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)
As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we held variable interests in PGRESS-A, PGRESS-H, Residential Fund Feeder and Fund VII-H, which were determined to be VIEs. We are required to consolidate our interests in these entities because we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly affect economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. The table below summarizes the assets and liabilities of these entities. The liabilities are secured only by the assets of the entities, and are non-recourse to us.
Balance as of
Investments, at fair value
18,318
17,136
Investments, at cost
63,570
63,550
Cash and restricted cash
4,959
4,976
501
Total VIE assets
87,349
85,662
202
131
Total VIE liabilities
44,183
42,326
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9.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.
Financial Assets and Liabilities measured at Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consists of (i) real estate fund investments, (ii) marketable securities (which represent the assets in our deferred compensation plan, for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets) and (iii) interest rate swaps. The table below aggregates the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, based on their levels in the fair value hierarchy.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Real estate fund investments:
Investments in Property Funds
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds
Total real estate fund investments
357,069
As of December 31, 2014
343,546
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At June 30, 2015, the Property Funds had three investments. These investments are classified as Level 3. We obtain third party appraisals at least annually. We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period. The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 1.0 to 10.0 years. Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit. Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space. Similarly, estimated real estate taxes and operating expenses are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods. Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs. The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting future cash flows (including anticipated sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate. The fair value of the investment is calculated by subtracting property level debt, if any, from the fair value of the property.
Significant unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on, among other factors, location and type of property. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of the Property Fund investments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Unobservable Quantitative Input
Range
Weighted average (based on fair value of investments)
Discount rates
7.00%
6.50% - 7.25%
6.83%
Terminal capitalization rates
5.00% - 6.00%
5.55%
5.50% - 6.00%
5.72%
The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit. Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases, or decreases, in the fair values of these investments. The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows. Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value, respectively.
At June 30, 2015, Alternative Investment Funds had investments in a mezzanine loan and preferred equity. These instruments are classified as Level 3. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate. The balances are updated quarterly by a third party and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period.
Significant unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of these investments include credit spreads and preferred returns. Significant increases or decreases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value, respectively. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of the investments in the Alternative Investment Funds at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Preferred return
8.49% - 14.00%
11.07%
8.50% - 14.00%
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The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of Real Estate Fund Investments that are classified as Level 3, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
Beginning balance
324,282
2,362,743
2,158,889
Purchases
6,494
164,181
11,263
Ending Balance
2,402,987
Interest rate swaps are valued by a third-party specialist, based on a pricing model that incorporates market observable inputs for interest rate curves and unobservable inputs for credit spreads. The interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2 in the valuations hierarchy.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Financial assets not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consists of cash equivalents, and are classified as Level 1 as their carrying amount approximates their fair value, due to their short-term nature. Financial liabilities not measured at fair value include mortgages and notes payable. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. These instruments are classified as Level 2.
The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Cash equivalents
289,917
401,215
Total Assets
2,797,650
2,796,842
Total Liabilities
10.
Fee and Other Income
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income.
Fee income
Property management fees
1,386
2,715
4,059
8,015
Acquisition and disposition fees
1,038
Construction fees
111
2,242
2,430
Other fees
489
99
Total fee income
1,780
3,315
Other income (1)
3,168
Total fee and other income
Other income is primarily comprised of tenant payments for items such as after hour heating and cooling, freight elevator services and similar expenses.
11.
Interest and Other Income
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other income.
Mark-to-market of investments in
our deferred compensation plans (1)
362
1,095
644
1,228
Interest and other income
150
271
353
478
Total interest and other income
The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets is entirely offset by the change in the deferred compensation plan liabilities, which is included in general and administrative expense.
12. Interest and Debt Expense
The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense.
41,650
82,954
7,880
15,571
586
108
Total interest and debt expense
42,236
84,124
7,988
15,787
13.
Incentive Compensation
Stock Based Compensation
We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. As of June 30, 2015, we have 14,347,116 shares available for future grants under the Plan, if all awards granted are full value awards, as defined in the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. Stock based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $1,370,000, and $4,405,000, respectively, and includes $1,861,000 of expense related to the acceleration of vesting of the stock awards in connection with a separation agreement and release in the six months ended June 30, 2015.
On April 1, 2015, the compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the board of directors approved the Company’s 2015 Performance Program (the “2015 Performance Program”), a multi-year performance-based equity compensation program. The purpose of the 2015 Performance Program is to further align the interests of the Company’s stockholders with that of management by encouraging the Company’s senior officers to create stockholder value in a “pay for performance” structure. Under the 2015 Performance Program, participants may earn awards in the form of LTIP Units of the Operating Partnership based on the Company’s total return to stockholders (“TRS”) over a three-year performance measurement period beginning on April 1, 2015 and continuing through March 31, 2018, on both an absolute basis and relative basis. One-half of the award is earned if the Company outperforms a predetermined absolute TRS and the other half is earned if the Company outperforms a predetermined relative TRS. Specifically, participants begin to earn awards under the 2015 Performance Program if the Company’s TRS for the performance measurement period equals or exceeds 21% on an absolute basis and exceeds the performance of the SNL Office REIT Index by 100 basis points on a relative basis, and awards will be fully earned if the Company’s TRS for the performance measurement period equals or exceeds 40% on an absolute basis and exceeds the performance of the SNL Office REIT Index by 700 basis points on a relative basis. Participants will not earn any awards under the 2015 Performance Program if the Company’s TRS during the performance measurement period does not meet these minimum thresholds. The number of LTIP Units that are earned if performance is above the minimum thresholds, but below the maximum thresholds, will be determined based on linear interpolation between the percentages earned at the minimum and maximum thresholds. During the performance measurement period, participants will receive only one-tenth of the dividends otherwise payable to the Company’s common stockholders with respect to their LTIP Units and the remaining dividends on their LTIP Units will accrue during the performance measurement period and will be paid to participants only if the LTIP Units are ultimately earned based on the achievement of the designated performance objectives.
If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards earned under the 2015 Performance Program will also be subject to vesting based on continued employment with the Company through April 1, 2020, with 50% of each award vesting on the date the Compensation Committee determines the awards earned under the 2015 Performance Program following the conclusion of the performance period, and 25% vesting on each of April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2020.
Deferred Compensation
In connection with the Formation Transactions, we assumed a deferred compensation plan (the “1993 Plan”) from our Predecessor. The 1993 Plan permits certain management employees to defer certain percentages of their compensation, as defined. The assets of the 1993 Plan remain the sole property of the Company and are subject to the claims of its general creditors. The assets of the 1993 Plan are included in “marketable securities” and “restricted cash,” with an offsetting liability included in “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. Income from the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan is included in “interest and other income” and this amount is entirely offset by expense from the mark-to-market of plan liabilities, which is included as a component of “general and administrative” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
The 1993 Plan had a balance of $29,829,000 and $28,148,000 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
14.
Earnings Per Share
The following table provides a summary of net loss and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic income per common share - which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and diluted loss per common share - which includes the weighted average common shares and dilutive share equivalents. Dilutive share equivalents may include our employee stock options and restricted stock.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Paramount Group, Inc. - basic and diluted
Denominator:
Denominator for basic loss per share - weighted average shares
Effect of dilutive employee stock options and restricted share awards (1)
Denominator for diluted loss per share - weighted average shares
Loss per share - basic and diluted
(1) The effect of dilutive securities in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 excludes an aggregate of 53,247 and 53,095 weighted average share equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
15.
Related Party
Due to Affiliates
As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had an aggregate of $27,299,000 of liabilities that were due to affiliates. These liabilities were comprised of a $24,500,000 note payable to CNBB-RDF Holdings, LP, which is an entity owned by Maren Otto, Katharina Otto-Bernstein and Alexander Otto, and a $2,799,000 million note payable to a different entity owned by members of the Otto family, both of which were made in lieu of certain cash distributions prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions. The notes are due in October 2017 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 0.50%.
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16.
Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We carry commercial general liability coverage on our properties, with limits of liability customary within the industry. Similarly, we are insured against the risk of direct and indirect physical damage to our properties including coverage for the perils of flood and earthquake shock. Our policies also cover the loss of rental income during an estimated reconstruction period. Our policies reflect limits and deductibles customary in the industry and specific to the buildings and portfolio. We also obtain title insurance policies when acquiring new properties. We currently have coverage for losses incurred in connection with both domestic and foreign terrorist-related activities. While we do carry commercial general liability insurance, property insurance and terrorism insurance with respect to our properties, these policies include limits and terms we consider commercially reasonable. In addition, there are certain losses (including, but not limited to, losses arising from known environmental conditions or acts of war) that are not insured, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or the cost of insurance makes it, in our belief, economically impractical to maintain such coverage. Should an uninsured loss arise against us, we would be required to use our own funds to resolve the issue, including litigation costs. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice and, in the opinion of our management, the properties in our portfolio are adequately insured.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time, including claims arising specifically from the Formation Transactions, may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. Should any litigation arise in connection with the Formation Transactions, we would contest it vigorously. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.
The terms of our mortgage debt and certain side letters in place include certain restrictions and covenants which may limit, among other things, certain investments, the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens and the disposition or other transfer of assets and interests in the borrower and other credit parties, and requires compliance with certain debt yield, debt service coverage and loan to value ratios. In addition, our senior unsecured revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties, covenants, other agreements and events of default customary for agreements of this type with comparable companies. As of June 30, 2015, we believe we are in compliance with all of our covenants.
718 Fifth Avenue - Put Right
Prior to the Formation Transactions, an affiliate of our Predecessor owned a 25.0% interest in 718 Fifth Avenue, a five-story building containing 19,050 square feet of prime retail space that is located on the southwest corner of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York, (based on its 50.0% interest in a joint venture that held a 50.0% tenancy-in-common interest in the property). Prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions, this interest was sold to its partner in the 718 Fifth Avenue joint venture, who is also our partner in the joint venture that owns 712 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. In connection with this sale, we granted our joint venture partner a put right, pursuant to which the 712 Fifth Avenue joint venture would be required to purchase the entire direct or indirect interests held by our joint venture partner or its affiliates in 718 Fifth Avenue at a purchase price equal to the fair market value of such interests. The put right may be exercised at any time after the four-year anniversary of the sale of its interest in 718 Fifth Avenue upon 12 months written notice with the actual purchase occurring no earlier than the five-year anniversary of the sale of its interest in 718 Fifth Avenue. If the put right is exercised and the 712 Fifth Avenue joint venture acquires the 50.0% tenancy-in-common interest in the property that will be held by our joint venture partner following the sale of its interest to our joint venture partner, we will own a 25.0% interest in 718 Fifth Avenue.
17.
Segments Disclosure
Upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and substantially all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled. Our business, following the Formation Transactions, is comprised of one reportable segment. We have determined that our properties have similar economic characteristics to be aggregated into one reportable segment (operating, leasing and managing office properties). Our determination was based, in part, on our method of internal reporting.
The following tables provide selected results for each reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Owned
Properties
Income Statement Data:
Revenues
145,349
568
160,580
2,348
138,001
16,542
22,579
(14,194
1,985
91
421
(39,741
(2,495
6,661
(2,170
467
(1,810
7,128
(3,980
Add:
79,119
302
(42
9,175
39,741
2,495
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares
by a former joint venture partner
2,336
Income tax (benefit) expense
(467
1,810
1,343
Net Operating Income from unconsolidated joint ventures
4,138
140
4,278
Less:
(14,072
(1,985
(2,011
(1,780
(21,747
(91
(421
(512
Net Operating Income (1)
105,794
1,851
107,645
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
287,826
1,334
6,123
3,320
319,500
4,654
273,652
30,110
45,848
(25,456
185
1,181
(78,873
(5,251
Net (loss) income before income taxes
3,810
(10,172
(1,924
3,817
(12,096
152,456
548
78,873
5,251
3,475
(7
1,924
1,917
7,874
8,059
(19,293
(2,925
(61
(3,315
(185
(1,181
(1,366
206,178
3,055
209,233
(1) Net Operating Income (“NOI”) is a metric we use to measure the operating performance of our properties, and consists of property-related revenue (which includes rental revenue, tenant reimbursement income and certain other income) less operating expenses (which includes building expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We use NOI internally as a performance measure and believe it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, our presentation of NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies.
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Our Predecessor historically operated an integrated business that consisted of three reportable segments, (i) Owned Properties, (ii) Managed Funds and (iii) a Management Company. The Owned Properties segment consisted of properties in which our Predecessor had a direct or indirect ownership interest, other than properties that it owned through its private equity real estate funds. The Managed Funds segment consisted of the private equity real estate funds. In addition, our Predecessor included a Management Company that performed property management and asset management services and certain general and administrative level functions, including legal and accounting, as a separate reportable segment.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Managed
Management
Funds
Company
Eliminations
7,813
686
14,137
(7,737
8,254
39,180
6,677
6,475
12,133
1,577
32,705
2,004
11,568
(11,568
684
310
(3,880
(4,069
(39
(716
28,592
13,536
9,694
Net income (loss) attributable to the Predecessor
2,769
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
15,464
848
27,910
(16,328
16,360
92,012
13,502
17,001
23,725
2,858
75,011
4,185
25,858
(25,858
1,347
356
(7,665
(8,083
(1,425
67,088
30,007
22,902
13,955
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the combined consolidated financial statements of that of our Predecessor, including the related notes included therein.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation:
·
unfavorable market and economic conditions in the United States and globally and in New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco;
risks associated with our high concentrations of properties in New York City, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco;
risks associated with ownership of real estate;
decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates;
the risk we may lose a major tenant;
limited ability to dispose of assets because of the relative illiquidity of real estate investments;
intense competition in the real estate market that may limit our ability to attract or retain tenants or re-lease space;
insufficient amounts of insurance;
uncertainties and risks related to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and climate change;
risks associated with actual or threatened terrorist attacks;
exposure to liability relating to environmental and health and safety matters;
high costs associated with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
failure of acquisitions to yield anticipated results;
risks associated with real estate activity through our joint ventures and private equity real estate funds;
general volatility of the capital and credit markets and the market price of our common stock;
exposure to litigation or other claims;
loss of key personnel;
risks associated with breaches of our data security;
risks associated with our substantial indebtedness;
failure to refinance current or future indebtedness on favorable terms, or at all;
failure to meet the restrictive covenants and requirements in our existing debt agreements;
fluctuations in interest rates and increased costs to refinance or issue new debt;
risks associated with derivatives or hedging activity;
risks associated with high mortgage rates or the unavailability of mortgage debt which make it difficult to finance or refinance properties and could subject us to foreclosure;
risks associated with future sales of our common stock by our continuing investors or the perception that our continuing investors intend to sell substantially all of the shares of our common stock that they hold;
risks associated with the market for our common stock;
failure to qualify as a REIT;
compliance with REIT requirements, which may cause us to forgo otherwise attractive opportunities or liquidate certain of our investments; or
any of the other risks included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, including those set forth in Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. The reader should review carefully our financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Overview
We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 80.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2015.
We were incorporated in Maryland as a corporation on April 14, 2014 to continue the business of our Predecessor, as defined, and did not have any meaningful operations until the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and assets of the Property Funds, as defined, that it controlled, as well as the interests of unaffiliated third parties in certain properties. Our properties were acquired through a series of Formation Transactions (the “Formation Transactions”) concurrently with our initial public offering of 150,650,000 common shares at a public offering price of $17.50 per share on November 24, 2014 (the “Offering”).
Objectives and Strategy
Our primary business objective is to enhance shareholder value by increasing cash flow from operations. The strategies we intend to execute to achieve this objective include:
Leasing available vacant space;
Releasing space that is at below-market rents;
Maintaining a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on owning and operating Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco;
Redeveloping and repositioning properties to increase returns; and
Proactively managing our portfolio to increase occupancy and rental rates.
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Financial Results
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $4,709,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
Core funds from operations (“Core FFO”) attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2015, was $46,315,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, including $4,709,000 of carried interest from fund investments. Core FFO attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2015 excludes certain “non-core” items that affect comparability, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common shareholders by $6,348,000, or $0.03 per diluted share. FFO attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2015, which includes the impact of these items, was $52,663,000, or $0.25 per diluted share.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $14,440,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Core FFO attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2015, was $85,278,000, or $0.40 per diluted share, including $5,106,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, of carried interest from fund investments. Core FFO attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2015, excludes certain “non-core” items that affect comparability, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common shareholders by $10,702,000, or $0.05 per diluted share. FFO attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2015, which includes the impact of these items, was $95,980,000, or $0.45 per diluted share.
Non-core (income) expense:
Predecessor income tax true-up
721
Severance costs
Pro rata share of unrealized gains on interest rate swaps of
unconsolidated joint ventures
(624
(1,010
Total non-core (income) expense
(13,442
(21,352
Less non-core (income) expense attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
5,550
8,047
1,544
2,603
Non-core (income) expense attributable to common shareholders
(6,348
(10,702
Per diluted share
(0.03
(0.05
Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:
Effect of dilutive securities
5,004
Denominator
212,111,722
212,113,185
Portfolio Operations and Leasing Activity
As of June 30, 2015, our portfolio consisted of 12 Class A office properties aggregating approximately 10.4 million square feet that was 94.8% leased.
During the three months ended June 30, 2015, we leased 199,972 square feet at a weighted average initial rent of $71.84 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations during the three months, increased portfolio wide occupancy by 20 basis points from March 31, 2015. Of the 199,972 square feet leased in the three months, 138,232 square feet represent second generation space (space that has been vacant for less than twelve months) for which we achieved rental rate increases of 15.4% on a cash basis and 19.0 % on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 11.1 years and tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $7.38 per square foot per annum, or 10.3% of initial rent.
The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
New York
Washington, D.C.
San Francisco
Total square feet leased
199,972
137,975
28,863
33,134
Pro rata share of total square feet leased:
171,405
126,306
16,236
Initial rent (1)
71.84
78.58
40.72
74.72
Weighted average lease term (years)
11.1
10.5
15.1
8.1
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
81.57
78.23
109.30
58.27
Per square foot per annum
7.38
7.43
7.25
7.20
Percentage of initial rent
10.3
17.8
9.6
Rent concessions:
Average free rent period (in months)
8.4
8.2
13.4
1.1
Average free rent period per annum (in months)
0.8
0.9
0.1
Second generation space:
Square feet
138,232
11,926
Cash basis:
78.26
74.86
Prior escalated rent (2)
67.80
68.68
58.54
Percentage increase
15.4
14.4
0.0
27.9
GAAP basis:
Straight-line rent
76.96
76.60
80.81
Prior straight-line rent
64.69
65.31
58.09
19.0
17.3
39.1
(1) Represents the weighted average cash basis starting rent per square foot and does not include free rent or periodic step-ups in
rent.
(2) Represents the weighted average cash basis rents (including reimbursements) per square foot at expiration.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we leased 355,800 square feet at a weighted average initial rent of $73.67 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations during the six months, increased portfolio wide occupancy by 90 basis points from December 31, 2014. Of the 355,800 square feet leased during the six months, 161,962 square feet represent second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 15.7% on a cash basis and 18.3% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the six months was 12.6 years and tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $7.61 per square foot per annum, or 10.3% of initial rent.
The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with GAAP.
355,800
289,486
33,180
325,693
276,277
73.67
77.08
44.79
12.6
12.7
13.8
95.80
96.90
105.02
7.61
7.64
7.60
9.9
17.0
10.8
11.2
12.3
161,962
145,719
4,317
76.87
77.18
72.00
66.45
67.04
68.58
15.7
5.0
75.39
74.91
76.56
63.75
64.08
68.39
18.3
16.9
11.9
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Our Predecessor is not a legal entity but a combination of entities under common control as they were entities controlled by members of the Otto family that held various assets, including interests in (i) 15 private equity real estate funds controlled by our Predecessor (which included nine primary funds and six parallel funds) (collectively, the “Funds”) that owned interests in 12 properties, (ii) a wholly-owned property, Waterview, in Rosslyn, Virginia and (iii) three partially owned properties in New York, NY.
Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (“Fund VIII”)
1633 Broadway, New York, NY
60 Wall Street, New York, NY
900 Third Avenue, New York, NY
31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
One Market Plaza, San Francisco, CA
50 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA
75 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
Liberty Place, Washington, D.C.
1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
425 Eye Street, Washington, D.C.
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Critical Accounting Policies
There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and substantially all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled. Our business, following the Formation Transactions, is comprised of one reportable segment. We have determined that our properties have similar economic characteristics to be aggregated into one reportable segment (operating, leasing and managing office properties). Our determination was based primarily on our method of internal reporting.
In May 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-09”) Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
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Results of Operations
The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and the combined consolidated historical results of operations of our Predecessor for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
As noted above, the acquisition of the properties from our Predecessor, was accounted for as transactions among entities under common control. However, since the assets that we acquired from our Predecessor are no longer held by funds which qualify for investment company accounting, we account for these assets following the Formation Transactions using consolidated historical cost accounting. As a result, our consolidated financial statements following the Formation Transactions differ significantly from, and are not comparable with, the historical financial position and results of operations of our Predecessor.
Results of Operations – The Company – Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Rental Income
Rental income was $145,917,000 and $289,160,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents rental income from the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.
Tenant Reimbursement Income
Tenant reimbursement income was $12,063,000 and $25,551,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents reimbursement income from tenants at the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.
Fee and other income was $4,948,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and is comprised of (i) $1,386,000 of property management fees, (ii) $394,000 of construction and other fees and (iii) $3,168,000 of other income (primarily tenant payments for items such as after hour heating and cooling, freight elevator services and similar expenses). Fee and other income was $9,443,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and is comprised of (i) $2,715,000 of property management fees, (ii) $600,000 of construction and other fees and (iii) $6,128,000 of other income (primarily tenant payments for items such as after hour heating and cooling, freight elevator services and similar expenses).
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $57,781,000 and $119,665,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents the operating expenses of the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization was $79,421,000 and $153,004,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents depreciation and amortization on the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $9,133,000 and $21,746,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. General and administrative expenses include $362,000 and $1,095,000 of expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, from the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan, for which there is a corresponding increase in “interest and other income, net.” General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 also includes $3,315,000 of severance costs. Excluding the impact of the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan and severance costs, general and administrative expenses were $8,771,000 and $17,336,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.
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Acquisition and Transaction Related Costs
Acquisition and transaction related costs were $8,208,000 and $9,347,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and are primarily comprised of legal and professional fees related to potential acquisitions and capital raising costs in connection with real estate fund investments. Acquisition and transaction related costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 also includes $5,872,000 of transfer taxes incurred in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner.
Income from Real Estate Fund Investments
Income from real estate fund investments was $14,072,000 and $19,293,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents income from the remaining private equity real estate funds that we consolidate. Income from real estate fund investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 includes $11,264,000 and $12,136,000, respectively, of net unrealized gains.
Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $2,011,000 and $2,986,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and primarily represents our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue.
Unrealized Gains on Interest Rate Swaps
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps was $21,747,000 and $33,725,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and represents the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap derivative instruments.
Interest and Other Income, net
Interest and other income, net was $512,000 and $1,366,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and includes $362,000 and $1,095,000 of income from the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan, for which there is a corresponding increase in “general and administrative” expenses. Excluding the impact of mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan, interest and other income was $150,000 and $271,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $42,236,000 and $84,124,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, and represents interest cost on the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions. Interest and debt expense also includes $586,000 and $1,170,000 of amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $1,343,000 and $1,917,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The three and six months ended June 30, 2015, includes $683,000 related to Predecessor income tax true-up.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Joint Ventures and Funds
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds was $9,004,000 and $9,672,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and represents net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures: 31 West 52nd Street, One Market Plaza, and the private equity real estate funds that we consolidate.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership was $1,147,000 and $3,511,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively and represents net loss attributable to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership.
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Results of Operations – The Predecessor – Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Rental income in the period for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 represents rental income from Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations were reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Rental income was $8,499,000 and $16,312,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Tenant reimbursement income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 represents reimbursement income from tenants at Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Tenant reimbursement income was $441,000 and $896,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Distributions from Real Estate Fund Investments
Distributions from real estate fund investments comprise distributions received from our private equity real estate funds and were $4,744,000 and $11,247,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Realized and Unrealized Gains, Net
Realized and unrealized gains, net consist of the net realized and unrealized appreciation in the fair value of our private equity real estate fund investments. Realized and unrealized gains, net were $33,750,000 and $79,917,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Fee and other income was $6,400,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $4,059,000 of property management fees and (ii) $2,341,000 of construction and other fees. Fee and other income was $11,582,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $8,015,000 of property management fees, (ii) $1,038,000 of acquisition and disposition fees and (iii) $2,529,000 of construction and other fees.
Operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 represents the operating expenses of Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor, and the cost of operating and managing the portfolio of properties owned by our Predecessor as well as the private real estate funds that it controlled. Operating expenses were $4,214,000 and $7,753,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 represents depreciation and amortization on Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Depreciation and amortization was $2,899,000 and $5,566,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $4,363,000 and $12,448,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. General and administrative expenses include $644,000 and $1,228,000 of expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, from the mark-to-market of investments in the deferred compensation plan of our Predecessor, for which there is a corresponding increase in “interest and other income, net.” Excluding these amounts, general and administrative expenses were $3,719,000 and $11,220,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
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Profit Sharing Compensation
Profit sharing compensation represents a portion of fee income and real estate appreciation attributable to our Predecessor’s private equity real estate fund business, which was payable to certain management employees through profit sharing arrangements. These arrangements ceased upon completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions. Profit sharing compensation was $3,438,000 and $8,232,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Other Expenses
Other expenses were $2,634,000 and $3,901,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Other expenses include acquisition pursuit costs, fund formation costs and capital raising costs.
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $903,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $934,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue, partially offset by (ii) a loss of $31,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 1325 Avenue of the Americas. Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $2,035,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $2,024,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue and (ii) $11,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 1325 Avenue of the Americas.
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps was a loss of $354,000 and $196,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. These swaps relate to the debt of certain private equity real estate funds.
Interest and other income, net was $997,000 and $1,706,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Interest and other income includes $644,000 and $1,228,000 for the three and six months ended, respectively, from the mark-to-market of investments in the deferred compensation plan of our Predecessor, for which there is a corresponding increase in “general and administrative” expenses. Excluding these amounts, interest and other income was $353,000 and $478,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Interest and debt expense included for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 relates to interest incurred on the Waterview mortgage, the fund-level debt of the private equity real estate funds and preferred equity in the joint venture holding 1633 Broadway. Interest expense was $7,988,000 and $15,787,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Income tax expense was $3,842,000 and $7,105,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds was $25,823,000 and $53,133,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and represents net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests of the private equity real estate funds.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity include existing cash balances, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under our $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which could be increased to $1.250 billion, subject to certain conditions. We expect that these sources will provide adequate liquidity over the next 12 months for all anticipated needs, including scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, existing and anticipated capital improvements, the cost of securing new and renewal leases, dividends to shareholders and distributions to unitholders, and all other capital needs related to the operations of our business. We anticipate that our long-term needs including debt maturities and the acquisition of additional properties will be funded by operating cash flow, mortgage financings and/or re-financings, and the issuance of long-term debt or equity.
Although we may be able to anticipate and plan for certain of our liquidity needs, unexpected increases in uses of cash that are beyond our control and which affect our financial condition and results of operations may arise, or our sources of liquidity may be fewer than, and the funds available from such sources may be less than, anticipated or required.
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2015, we had $438,088,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $800,000,000 of borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of $200,000,000, which has been reserved under a letter of credit. At June 30, 2015, our outstanding consolidated debt aggregated $2.853 billion. None of this debt matures in 2015 and $926,260,000 matures in December 2016. We may refinance our maturing debt when it comes due or refinance or prepay it early depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Dividend Policy
On May 21, 2015, we declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share of common stock for the second quarter ending June 30, 2015, payable on July 15, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2015. This dividend policy, if continued, would require us to pay out approximately $25,000,000 each quarter to common stockholders and unitholders.
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures
We are in the process of redeveloping the lobby and retail space at One Market Plaza, including new entrances along Spear, Steuart and Mission streets as well as public seating. The project, which is expected to be completed by the fall of 2015, is estimated to cost approximately $25,000,000, of which $11,234,000 has been expended as of June 30, 2015.
We are also in the process of redeveloping the public plaza at 1633 Broadway. The project, which is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016, is estimated to cost approximately $15,000,000.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2015, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $270,514,000 of outstanding indebtedness, of which our share was $125,531,000. We do not guarantee the indebtedness of unconsolidated joint ventures other than providing customary environmental indemnities and guarantees of specified non-recourse carveouts relating to specified covenants and representations; however, we may elect to fund additional capital to a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests), advances or partner loans in order to enable the joint venture to repay this indebtedness upon maturity.
We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time, including claims arising specifically from the Formation Transactions, may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. Should any litigation arise in connection with the Formation Transactions, we would contest it vigorously. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.
Inflation
Substantially all of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe inflationary increases in expenses may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. We do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our historical financial position or results of operations.
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Cash Flows
As noted above, we no longer account for the assets that we acquired from the private equity real estate funds that our Predecessor controlled under investment company accounting. Instead, we account for these assets using either consolidated historical cost accounting or the equity method. Moving from investment company accounting to consolidated historical cost accounting or the equity method resulted in a significant change in the classification of our cash flows. For example, the purchase and sale of underlying investments by our private equity real estate funds that utilize investment company accounting are treated as an operating activity and such purchases and sales are shown net of any related mortgage debt entered into upon acquisition or repaid upon sale. Purchases and sales that we engage in directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries other than these funds are treated as investing activities and any related mortgage debt entered into upon acquisition or repaid upon sale is treated as financing activities. Furthermore, all other property-level debt activity relating to properties owned by these funds is currently treated as operating activity, whereas debt activity engaged in directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries other than these funds is treated as financing activity. In addition, the net income of our Predecessor currently reflects significant unrealized gains or losses relating to properties owned by these funds. Any unrealized gains or losses are reversed to arrive at net cash flow provided by or used in operating activities. Gains or losses arising from sales of properties owned by us directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries will only be recognized by us when realized. The proceeds of such sales will be reflected in net cash provided by investing activities.
The Company – Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents were $438,088,000 and $438,599,000, at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, a decrease of $511,000. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.
(Amount in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Operating Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2015 – We generated $62,326,000 of cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily from $76,283,000 of net income before noncash adjustments and $1,993,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, partially offset by $15,950,000 from net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Noncash adjustments of $84,562,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, straight-lining of rental income, unrealized gain on interest rate swaps and changes in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to additions to deferred charges.
Investing Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2015 – We used $32,364,000 of cash for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to additions to rental properties of $41,914,000, partially offset by a decrease in restricted cash of $9,550,000.
Financing Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2015 – We used $30,473,000 of cash for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily due to the payments of dividends to common shareholders and unitholders of $35,325,000 and distributions to noncontrolling interests of $5,673,000, partially offset by contributions from noncontrolling interests of $11,203,000.
Predecessor
Cash and cash equivalents were $173,757,000 and $307,161,000 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, a decrease of $133,404,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.
Six months ended June 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor used $162,501,000 of cash for operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014, primarily to fund real estate fund investments aggregating $164,181,000.
Six months ended June 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor used $64,075,000 of cash for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014. This was primarily due to a $64,650,000 acquisition by a consolidated private equity fund, which is accounted under the historical cost accounting rather than Investment Company accounting.
Six months ended June 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor generated $93,172,000 of cash from financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily from contributions from noncontrolling interests aggregating $86,621,000 and loans issued by noncontrolling interests of $39,075,000, partially offset by an distributions to Predecessor shareholders of $21,070,000 and offering costs of $9,577,000.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use and present NOI, Cash NOI, FFO and Core FFO, as supplemental measures of our performance. The summary below describes our use of these measures, provides information regarding why we believe these measures are meaningful supplemental measures of our performance and reconciles these measures from net income or loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Net Operating Income (“NOI”)
NOI is a metric we use to measure the operating performance of our properties, and consists of property-related revenue (which includes rental revenue, tenant reimbursement income and certain other income) less operating expenses (which includes building expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We also present Cash NOI, which deducts from NOI, straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we present our pro rata share of NOI and Cash NOI, which represents our share of NOI and Cash NOI of consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures, based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. We use these metrics internally as performance measures and believe they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because they reflect only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and Cash NOI, and accordingly, our presentation of NOI and Cash NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI and Cash NOI.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI and Cash NOI:
General and administrative expenses
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint
venture partner
NOI of unconsolidated joint ventures
NOI
Less NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures
(15,193
(28,812
Pro rata share of NOI
92,452
180,421
Straight-line rent adjustments
(16,091
(872
Prorata share of straight-line rent adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures
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Cash NOI
90,730
175,518
Less Cash NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures
(10,273
(19,720
Pro rata share of Cash NOI
80,457
155,798
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”)
FFO is a supplemental measure of our performance. We present FFO in accordance with the definition adopted by National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciated real estate assets, impairment losses on depreciable real estate and depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. FFO is commonly used in the real estate industry to assist investors and analysts in comparing results of real estate companies because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. In addition, we present Core FFO as an alternative measure of our operating performance, which adjusts FFO for certain other items that we believe enhance the comparability of our FFO across periods. Core FFO, when applicable, excludes the impact of acquisition, transaction and formation related costs, unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps, severance costs and defeasance and debt breakage costs, in order to reflect the Core FFO of our real estate portfolio and operations. In future periods, we may also exclude other items from Core FFO that we believe may help investors compare our results.
FFO and Core FFO are presented as supplemental financial measures and do not fully represent our operating performance. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating FFO and Core FFO or use other definitions of FFO and Core FFO and, accordingly, our presentation of these measures may not be comparable to other real estate companies. Neither FFO nor Core FFO is intended to be a measure of cash flow or liquidity. Please refer to our financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) to FFO and Core FFO.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to FFO and Core FFO:
Real estate depreciation and amortization
Pro rata share of real estate depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated joint ventures
1,530
3,006
FFO
84,099
147,731
Less FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(18,614
(28,403
(12,822
(23,348
FFO attributable to common shareholders
52,663
95,980
0.25
0.45
Pro rata share of unrealized gains on interest rate swaps of unconsolidated joint ventures
Core FFO
70,657
126,379
Less Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(13,065
(20,356
(11,277
(20,745
Core FFO attributable to common shareholders
46,315
85,278
0.22
0.40
Denominator for FFO per diluted share
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. Our future earnings, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market interest rates. Our primary market risk results from our indebtedness, which bears interest at both fixed and variable rates. We manage our market risk on variable rate debt by entering into swap arrangements with the lender to effectively fix the rate on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods up to maturity. This in turn, reduces the risks of variability of cash flows created by variable rate debt and mitigates the risk of increases in interest rates. Our objective when undertaking such arrangements is to reduce our floating rate exposure and we do not enter into hedging arrangements for speculative purposes. Subject to maintaining our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we may utilize swap arrangements in the future.
The following table summarizes our total consolidated indebtedness and the effect to interest expense of a 100 basis point increase in LIBOR.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount)
June 30,
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Effect of 1% Increase in Base Rates
Balance at December 31,
Pro rata share of consolidated debt:
Variable rate
222,283
1.64
1.49
Fixed rate
2,046,702
5.84
2,046,582
5.79
2,268,985
5.43
2,268,865
5.37
Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated entities (non-recourse):
55,750
2.03
558
10,750
2.71
69,781
112,500
5.65
125,531
4.09
123,250
Noncontrolling interests' share of above
(545
Total change in annual net income
2,236
0.01
As of June 30, 2015, our interest rate swaps had a fair value that resulted in a net liability of $160,473,000.
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As of June 30, 2015, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of that time, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of June 30, 2015, we do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Paramount Group, Inc.
Date:
August 13, 2015
By:
/s/ Albert Behler
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
(Albert Behler)
/s/ Michael Walsh
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Michael Walsh)
/s/ Wilbur Paes
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
(Wilbur Paes)
EXHIBIT INDEX
ExhibitNumber
Exhibit Description
10.51†
Employment Agreement among Paramount Group, Inc., Paramount Group Operating Partnership, L.P. and Michael Walsh, dated March 26, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2015.
10.52†
Separation Agreement and Release among Paramount Group, Inc., Paramount Group Operating Partnership, L.P. and David Spence dated March 25, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2015.
10.53†
Form of Paramount Group, Inc. Performance LTIP Unit Award Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2015.
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
_______________________
*
Filed herewith.
†
Management contract or compensation arrangement.
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