UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended: June 30, 2019
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-36746
PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
32-0439307
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1633 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY
10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 237-3100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock of Paramount Group, Inc.,$0.01 par value per share
PGRE
The New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
☒
Accelerated Filer
☐
Non-Accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of July 15, 2019, there were 234,112,236 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Table of Contents
Item
Page Number
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
3
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
10
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
57
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
59
Part II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
60
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
61
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
63
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share, unit and per share amounts)
June 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Assets
Real estate, at cost:
Land
$
2,065,206
Buildings and improvements
6,084,684
6,036,445
8,149,890
8,101,651
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(735,124
)
(644,639
Real estate, net
7,414,766
7,457,012
Cash and cash equivalents
283,485
339,653
Restricted cash
22,894
25,756
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
137,734
78,863
Investments in unconsolidated real estate funds
8,263
10,352
Preferred equity investments
-
36,042
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance of $593 in 2018
19,695
20,076
Due from affiliates
170,000
Deferred rent receivable
289,565
267,456
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization of $36,476 and $30,129
130,550
117,858
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $264,007 and $245,444
239,326
270,445
Other assets
137,597
132,465
Total assets (1)
8,853,875
8,755,978
Liabilities and Equity
Notes and mortgages payable, net of deferred financing costs of $28,567 and $32,883
3,571,233
3,566,917
Revolving credit facility
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
124,460
124,334
Dividends and distributions payable
25,953
25,902
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $94,899 and $89,200
84,531
95,991
Other liabilities
64,309
51,170
Total liabilities (1)
4,040,486
3,864,314
Commitments and contingencies
Paramount Group, Inc. equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value per share; authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 234,123,611 and 233,135,704 shares in 2019 and 2018, respectively
2,341
2,329
Additional paid-in-capital
4,214,193
4,201,756
Earnings less than distributions
(260,939
(219,906
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(5,525
16,621
Paramount Group, Inc. equity
3,950,070
4,000,800
Noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures
365,278
394,995
Consolidated real estate fund
81,949
66,887
Operating Partnership (24,780,150 and 25,127,003 units outstanding)
416,092
428,982
Total equity
4,813,389
4,891,664
Total liabilities and equity
(1)
Represents the consolidated assets and liabilities of Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). The Operating Partnership is a consolidated variable interest entity (“VIE”), of which we are the sole general partner and own approximately 90.4% as of June 30, 2019. The assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership, as of June 30, 2019, include $1,971,954 and $1,267,939 of assets and liabilities, respectively, of certain VIEs that are consolidated by the Operating Partnership. See Note 13, Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”).
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
2019
2018
Revenues:
Rental revenue
181,140
182,722
363,756
360,401
Fee and other income
7,443
8,697
16,619
15,289
Total revenues
188,583
191,419
380,375
375,690
Expenses:
Operating
67,572
67,646
135,953
136,624
Depreciation and amortization
62,625
64,775
125,714
129,931
General and administrative
17,695
17,195
35,138
29,826
Transaction related costs
182
293
918
413
Total expenses
148,074
149,909
297,723
296,794
Other income (expense):
(Loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures
(456
2,521
(1,483
2,459
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate funds
19
(14
65
(80
Interest and other income, net
2,583
2,094
6,483
4,110
Interest and debt expense
(37,213
(36,809
(74,137
(72,891
Real estate impairment loss
(46,000
Net income (loss) before income taxes
5,442
(36,698
13,580
(33,506
Income tax (expense) benefit
(268
120
(1,406
(357
Net income (loss)
5,174
(36,578
12,174
(33,863
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(2,408
(1,752
(5,202
(2,807
(53
(152
(147
(582
Operating Partnership
(258
3,666
(661
3,550
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
2,455
(34,816
6,164
(33,702
Income (loss) per Common Share - Basic:
Income (loss) per common share
0.01
(0.14
0.03
Weighted average shares outstanding
234,329,904
240,336,485
233,877,117
240,324,183
Income (loss) per Common Share - Diluted:
234,355,864
233,908,236
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in value of interest rate swaps
(15,345
5,795
(24,371
20,346
Pro rata share of other comprehensive (loss) income
of unconsolidated joint ventures
(76
103
(184
157
Comprehensive loss
(10,247
(30,680
(12,381
(13,360
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests in:
(48
(99
1,209
3,103
1,697
1,611
Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders
(11,494
(29,481
(15,985
(15,138
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Accumulated
Noncontrolling Interests in
Additional
Earnings
Other
Consolidated
(Amounts in thousands, except per share
Common Shares
Paid-in-
Less than
Comprehensive
Joint
Real Estate
Total
and unit amounts)
Shares
Amount
Capital
Distributions
(Loss) Income
Ventures
Fund
Partnership
Equity
Balance as of March 31, 2019
234,478
2,345
4,218,060
(239,949
8,421
367,012
81,434
417,313
4,854,636
Net income
2,408
53
258
Common shares issued upon redemption of
common units
118
1
2,007
(2,008
Common shares issued under Omnibus
share plan, net of shares withheld for taxes
(6
Repurchases of common shares
(474
(5
(6,483
(6,488
Dividends and distributions ($0.10 per share
and unit)
(23,439
(2,514
(25,953
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
470
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(4,142
(13,884
(1,461
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss
(62
(8
Amortization of equity awards
643
4,476
5,119
(34
34
Balance as of June 30, 2019
234,124
Balance as of March 31, 2018
240,506
2,403
4,293,209
(156,485
23,312
404,137
51,456
436,038
5,054,070
Net (loss) income
1,752
152
(3,666
20
346
(346
(24,052
(2,568
(26,620
6,208
(2,203
5,243
552
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income
92
11
632
4,342
4,974
3,636
(3,637
(1
Balance as of June 30, 2018
240,529
4,297,823
(215,353
28,647
403,686
57,816
430,726
5,005,748
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED
Balance as of December 31, 2018
233,136
5,202
147
661
1,406
14
23,976
(23,990
56
(310
(307
Dividends and distributions ($0.20 per share
(46,887
(5,015
(51,902
14,966
(34,919
(22,026
(2,345
(120
(51
(13
1,340
11,416
12,756
(6,396
6,396
Balance as of December 31, 2017
240,427
4,297,948
(133,693
10,083
404,997
14,549
425,797
5,022,084
Basis adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2017-05
529
6,557
7,086
Balance as of January 1, 2018
(133,164
21,106
5,029,170
2,807
582
(3,550
27
469
(469
75
(213
(48,103
(5,144
(53,247
36,128
(4,118
18,422
1,924
142
15
1,470
10,088
11,558
(2,064
(171
2,065
(170
7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Straight-lining of rental revenue
(22,110
(29,983
Amortization of stock-based compensation expense
12,685
10,915
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net
(6,003
(8,724
Amortization of deferred financing costs
5,626
5,515
Receipt of accrued interest on preferred equity investment
2,339
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on marketable securities
(2,474
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures
1,980
1,170
Loss (income) from unconsolidated joint ventures
1,483
(2,459
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated real estate funds
1,137
135
(Income) loss from unconsolidated real estate funds
(65
80
46,000
Other non-cash adjustments
(339
40
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables
381
1,533
Deferred charges
(8,466
(13,734
(6,294
(1,910
(12,293
1,297
1,338
567
Net cash provided by operating activities
106,813
106,511
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
(181,000
Repayment of amounts due from affiliates
11,000
Investments in and contributions of capital to unconsolidated joint ventures
(52,525
(17,137
Additions to real estate
(50,766
(51,610
Redemption of preferred equity investment
33,750
Real estate acquisition deposits
(20,000
Sales of marketable securities
10,407
15,253
Purchases of marketable securities
(8,867
(12,140
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate funds
1,260
Contributions of capital to unconsolidated real estate funds
(243
(2,254
Escrow deposits and loans receivable for Residential Development Fund
(15,680
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures
2,608
Net cash used in investing activities
(256,984
(80,960
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Dividends paid to common stockholders
(46,804
(46,892
Distributions paid to common unitholders
(5,047
(4,945
Repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements
and related tax withholdings
Debt issuance costs
(260
(6,351
Proceeds from notes and mortgages payable
16,700
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
91,141
(9,691
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(59,030
15,860
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
365,409
250,425
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
306,379
266,285
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
219,381
Restricted cash at beginning of period
31,044
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
233,530
Restricted cash at end of period
32,755
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest
69,401
67,367
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds
2,053
1,699
Non-Cash Transactions:
Dividends and distributions declared but not yet paid
26,621
24,371
Common shares issued upon redemption of common units
23,990
Additions to real estate included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
18,370
10,400
Write-off of fully amortized and/or depreciated assets
3,387
2,947
Basis adjustment to investment in unconsolidated joint ventures upon
adoption of ASU 2017-05
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Organization and Business
As used in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and “Paramount” refer to Paramount Group, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership. We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. As of June 30, 2019, our portfolio consisted of 13 Class A office properties aggregating approximately 12.2 million square feet. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests in properties and investments are held by, the Operating Partnership. We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 90.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2019.
2.
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Paramount and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership. In the opinion of management, all significant adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) and eliminations (which include intercompany balances and transactions) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 was derived from audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all information and disclosures required by GAAP. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the SEC.
Significant Accounting Policies
There are no material changes to our significant accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Use of Estimates
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Materially Impacting Our Financial Statements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, an update to ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. ASU 2016- 13 requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost at the end of each reporting period rather than recognizing the credit losses when it is probable that the loss has been incurred in accordance with current guidance. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, which clarified that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of ASC Topic 326, and instead, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases should be accounted for under the scope of ASC Topic 842, Leases. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, which provides transition relief for entities adopting ASU 2016-13 by allowing entities to elect the fair value option on certain financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We do not believe the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, an update to ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements in ASC Topic 820, by (i) removing certain disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements, (ii) modifying existing disclosure requirements related to measurement uncertainty and (iii) adding new disclosure requirements related to changes in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and disclosures related to the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are evaluating the impact of ASU 2018-13 but do not believe the adoption will have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-20, an update to ASC Topic 842, Leases. ASU 2018-20 allows lessors to make an accounting policy election not to evaluate whether sales taxes and similar taxes imposed by a governmental authority on a specific lease transaction and collected by the lessor from the lessee are the primary obligation of the lessor. A lessor that makes this election must exclude from the consideration in the contract and from variable payments not included in the consideration in the contract all taxes within the scope of the election and make additional disclosures. ASU 2018-20 requires a lessor to exclude lessor costs paid directly by a lessee to third parties on the lessor’s behalf from variable payments, but lessor costs that are paid by the lessor and reimbursed by the lessee are required to be included in variable payments. The effective date of ASU 2018-20 is required to coincide with the effective date of ASU 2016-02. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2018-20 on January 1, 2019 in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-02. This adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Impacting or Potentially Impacting Our Financial Statements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, an update to ASC Topic 842, Leases. ASU 2016-02 amends the existing guidance for lease accounting by requiring lessees to, among other things, (i) recognize most leases on their balance sheets, (ii) classify leases as either financing or operating, and (iii) record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019, using the alternative modified retrospective method, also known as the transition relief method, permitted under ASU 2018-11 which allows companies to not recast comparative periods in the period of adoption. Accordingly, we have applied the provisions of the standard on January 1, 2019, the date of adoption. Upon adoption of this ASU, we recorded a $4,184,000 right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases in which we are a lessee, which are included as components of “other assets” and “other liabilities”, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheet.
While accounting for lessors under ASU 2016-02 is substantially similar to existing lease accounting guidance, lessors are required to separate payments received pursuant to a lease between lease components (payments received towards the leased space) and non-lease components (payments received towards common area maintenance activities). In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, which provided lessors with a practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components, if certain criteria are met. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-02, we elected this practical expedient and accordingly, have combined lease and non-lease components into rental revenue on our consolidated statements of income. We account for both components under ASC Topic 842. ASU 2016-02 also requires companies to account for the impairment of receivables arising from operating leases (previously recorded as bad debt expense, a component of “operating expenses”), as a reduction to “rental income”. Accordingly, beginning on January 1, 2019, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases have been recorded as a reduction of rental income and are no longer reflected as bad debt expense.
Furthermore, ASU 2016-02 also updates the definition of initial direct costs for both lessees and lessors to include only incremental costs of a lease that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained. This ASU also provides a package of practical expedients which permits companies not to reassess under ASC Topic 842, its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, we elected this practical expedient and accordingly, effective January 1, 2019, we no longer capitalize internal leasing costs.
In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17, an update to ASC Topic 810, Consolidations. ASU 2018-17 requires reporting entities to consider indirect interests held by related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety in determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. ASU 2018-17 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are evaluating the impact of ASU 2018-17 on our consolidated financial statements.
3.
Acquisitions
55 Second Street
On June 23, 2019, we entered into an agreement to acquire 55 Second Street, a 387,000 square foot office building located in San Francisco, California, for $407,800,000. In connection therewith, we made a $20,000,000 deposit, which is included in “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheet. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2019 and we intend to bring in a joint venture partner prior to closing.
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4.
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
On February 7, 2019, we completed the acquisition of 111 Sutter Street, a 293,000 square foot office building in San Francisco, California. Simultaneously with closing, we brought in a joint venture partner to acquire 51.0% of the equity interest. We have retained the remaining 49.0% equity interest and manage and lease the asset. The purchase price was $227,000,000. In connection with the acquisition, the joint venture completed a $138,200,000 financing of the property. The four-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 215 basis points and has three one-year extension options. We began accounting for our investment in 111 Sutter Street, under the equity method, from the date of the acquisition.
On March 29, 2019, our consolidated Residential Development Fund (“RDF”) acquired an additional 5.0% economic interest in One Steuart Lane from one of its joint venture partners for $9,339,000. Subsequent to this transaction, RDF owns a 30.0% economic interest in the property and the remaining 70.0% interest is owned by the joint venture partners. We own a 7.4% interest in RDF and continue to consolidate RDF and reflect the 92.6% interest we do not own, as noncontrolling interests. As of June 30, 2019, our economic interest in One Steuart Lane (based on our ownership of RDF) was 2.2%.
The following tables summarize our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of the dates thereof and the income or loss from these investments for the periods set forth below.
Paramount
As of
Our Share of Investments:
Ownership
712 Fifth Avenue (1)
50.0%
111 Sutter Street
49.0%
43,897
60 Wall Street (2)
5.0%
21,031
22,353
One Steuart Lane (2)
30.0% (3)
69,346
52,923
(4)
Oder-Center, Germany (2)
9.5%
3,460
3,587
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
Our Share of Net (Loss) Income:
917
(1,249
(2,121
(5)
(149
(102
(298
(175
(16
(7
(18
17
31
26
44
(Loss) income from unconsolidated
joint ventures
As of June 30, 2019, our basis in the partnership that owns 712 Fifth Avenue, was negative $17,672 resulting from distributions made to us in excess of our share of earnings recognized. Accordingly, we no longer recognize our proportionate share of earnings from the venture because we have no further obligation to fund additional capital to the venture. Instead, we only recognize earnings to the extent we receive cash distributions from the venture.
(2)
As of June 30, 2019, the carrying amount of our investments in 60 Wall Street, One Steuart Lane and Oder-Center is greater than our share of equity in these investments by $2,741, $935 and $4,759, respectively, and primarily represents the unamortized portion of our capitalized acquisition costs. Basis differences allocated to depreciable assets are being amortized into “(loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures” over the estimated useful life of the related assets.
(3)
Represents RDF’s economic interest in One Steuart Lane.
Includes a $7,086 basis adjustment which was recorded upon the adoption of ASU 2017-05 on January 1, 2018.
Represents our share of earnings from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2019.
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The following tables provide the combined summarized financial information of our unconsolidated joint ventures as of the dates and for the periods set forth below.
Balance Sheets:
1,463,668
1,236,989
Intangible assets, net
97,811
97,658
95,058
91,552
Total assets
1,656,537
1,426,199
Notes and mortgages payable, net
1,022,881
887,882
Intangible liabilities, net
5,277
26,542
22,310
Total liabilities
1,054,700
910,192
601,837
516,007
Income Statements:
36,455
35,206
74,679
71,041
393
167
491
303
36,848
35,373
75,170
71,344
Operating expenses
15,274
13,078
29,677
26,605
15,082
12,032
29,207
24,193
30,356
25,110
58,884
50,798
201
198
299
368
(12,323
(9,733
(23,850
(18,912
Net (loss) income before income taxes
(5,630
728
(7,265
2,002
Income tax expense
(10
(7,273
1,992
5.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Funds
We are the general partner and investment manager of Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII, LP (“Fund VII”) and its parallel fund, Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII-H, LP (“Fund VII-H”), our Property Funds. On January 25, 2019, Fund VII and Fund VII-H sold their only remaining asset, 0 Bond Street, a 64,532 square foot creative office building in the NoHo submarket of Manhattan, for $130,500,000.
We also manage Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, LP (“Fund VIII”) and Paramount Group Real Estate Fund X, LP (“Fund X”), our Alternative Investment Funds, which invest in mortgage and mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments. As of June 30, 2019, Fund VIII has invested $633,250,000 of the $775,200,000 of capital committed and Fund X, which completed its initial closing in December 2018 with $172,000,000 of capital commitments, has invested $170,000,000. As of June 30, 2019, our ownership interest in Fund VIII and Fund X was approximately 1.3% and 8.7%, respectively.
At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our investments in the above mentioned unconsolidated real estate funds aggregated $8,263,000 and $10,352,000, respectively and we recognized income of $19,000 and $65,000 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and losses of $14,000 and $80,000, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
6.
Preferred Equity Investments
We own a 24.4% interest in PGRESS Equity Holdings LP (“PGRESS”), an entity that owned a preferred equity investment in a partnership that owned 470 Vanderbilt, a 686,000 square foot office building in Brooklyn, New York. The preferred equity had a dividend rate of 10.3%, of which 8.0% was paid in cash through February 2016 and the unpaid portion accreted to the balance of the investment. Subsequent to February 2016, the entire 10.3% dividend was paid in cash. On March 1, 2019, the partnership that owned 470 Vanderbilt redeemed the preferred equity investment for $36,089,000 consisting of the investment balance and accrued interest.
7.
Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The following tables summarize our intangible assets (acquired above-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and intangible liabilities (acquired below-market leases) and the related amortization as of the dates and for the periods set forth below.
Intangible assets:
Gross amount
503,333
515,889
Accumulated amortization
(264,007
(245,444
Intangible liabilities:
179,430
185,191
(94,899
(89,200
(component of "rental revenue")
2,727
4,304
6,003
8,724
Amortization of acquired in-place leases
(component of "depreciation and amortization")
12,330
14,721
25,663
30,014
The following table sets forth annual amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net and amortization of acquired in-place leases for each of the five succeeding years commencing from January 1, 2020.
For the Year Ending December 31,
Above and
Below-Market
Leases, Net
In-Place Leases
2020
6,292
38,324
2021
3,639
28,267
2022
1,173
23,758
2023
4,682
19,089
2024
5,692
14,661
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Debt
The following table summarizes our outstanding debt.
Interest Rate
Maturity
Fixed/
as of
Date
Variable Rate
Notes and mortgages payable:
1633 Broadway
Dec-2022
Fixed (1)
3.54
%
1,000,000
L + 175 bps
4.19
46,800
3.57
1,046,800
One Market Plaza (3)
Feb-2024
Fixed
4.03
975,000
1301 Avenue of the Americas
Nov-2021
3.05
500,000
L + 180 bps
4.30
350,000
3.56
850,000
31 West 52nd Street
May-2026
3.80
300 Mission Street (3)
Oct-2021
3.65
228,000
Total notes and mortgages payable
3.73
3,599,800
Less: deferred financing costs
(28,567
(32,883
Total notes and mortgages payable, net
$1.0 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
Jan-2022
L + 115 bps
3.67
Represents loans with variable interest rates that have been fixed by interest rate swaps. See Note 9, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
Represents amounts borrowed to fund leasing costs at the property. The loan balance can be increased by an additional $200,000 upon the satisfaction of certain performance hurdles related to the property.
Our ownership interest in One Market Plaza and 300 Mission Street (formerly 50 Beale Street) is 49.0% and 31.1%, respectively.
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9.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Interest Rate Swaps – Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
We have interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.0 billion that are designated as cash flow hedges. We also have entered into forward starting interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $400,000,000 to extend the maturity of certain swaps for an additional year. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in “other comprehensive (loss) income” (outside of earnings). We recognized other comprehensive loss of $15,345,000 and $24,371,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and other comprehensive income of $5,795,000 and $20,346,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, from the changes in fair value of these interest rate swaps. See Note 11, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $653,000 of the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense.
The following table summarizes the fair value of our interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges.
Fair Value as of
Interest rate swap assets designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other assets")
579
16,859
Interest rate swap liabilities designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other liabilities")
8,139
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We have agreements with various derivative counterparties that contain provisions wherein a default on our indebtedness could be deemed a default on our derivative obligations, which would require us to either post collateral up to the fair value of our derivative obligations or settle the obligations for cash. As of June 30, 2019, we did not have any obligations relating to our swaps.
10.
On August 1, 2017, we received authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $200,000,000 of our common stock from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. During 2019, we repurchased 889,549 common shares for an aggregate price of $12,166,000, or a weighted average price of $13.68 per share, including 474,500 shares that were repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2019. To date, we have repurchased 8,455,150 common shares for an aggregate price of $117,549,000, or a weighted average price of $13.92 per share and have $82,451,000 available for future repurchases under the program. The amount and timing of future repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, the price and availability of our shares, trading volume and general market conditions. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
11.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The following table sets forth changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, including amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership.
Amount of (loss) income related to the effective portion of cash flow
hedges recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income
(13,608
6,123
(20,846
20,202
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
(loss) income (decreasing) increasing interest and debt expense
(1,737
(328
(3,525
144
Amount of (loss) income related to unconsolidated joint
ventures recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income (1)
Represents foreign currency translation adjustments. No amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income during any of the periods set forth above.
12.
Noncontrolling Interests
Consolidated Joint Ventures
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures consist of equity interests held by third parties in One Market Plaza, 300 Mission Street and PGRESS Equity Holdings LP. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures aggregated $365,278,000 and $394,995,000, respectively.
Consolidated Real Estate Fund
Noncontrolling interests in our consolidated real estate fund consists of equity interests held by third parties in RDF. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the noncontrolling interest in our consolidated real estate fund aggregated $81,949,000 and $66,887,000, respectively.
Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership represent common units of the Operating Partnership that are held by third parties, including management, and units issued to management under equity incentive plans. Common units of the Operating Partnership may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash. We, at our option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or common shares on a one-for-one basis. Since the number of common shares outstanding is equal to the number of common units owned by us, the redemption value of each common unit is equal to the market value of each common share and distributions paid to each common unitholder is equivalent to dividends paid to common stockholders. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership on our consolidated balance sheets had a carrying amount of $416,092,000 and $428,982,000, respectively, and a redemption value of $347,170,000 and $315,595,000, respectively.
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13.
Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)
In the normal course of business, we are the general partner of various types of investment vehicles, which may be considered VIEs. We may, from time to time, own equity or debt securities through vehicles, each of which are considered variable interests. Our involvement in financing the operations of the VIEs is generally limited to our investments in the entity. We consolidate these entities when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.
Consolidated VIEs
We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 90.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2019. The Operating Partnership is considered a VIE and is consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. Since we conduct our business through and substantially all of our interests are held by the Operating Partnership, the assets and liabilities on our consolidated financial statements represent the assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Operating Partnership held interests in consolidated VIEs owning properties, a real estate fund and preferred equity investments that were determined to be VIEs. The assets of these consolidated VIEs may only be used to settle the obligations of the entities and such obligations are secured only by the assets of the entities and are non-recourse to the Operating Partnership or us. The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs of the Operating Partnership.
1,693,813
1,699,618
Cash and restricted cash
69,570
63,450
Accounts and other receivables, net
1,239
2,107
55,070
51,926
Deferred charges, net
22,845
14,160
37,501
45,818
22,570
16,635
Total VIE assets
1,971,954
1,982,679
1,198,162
1,197,644
40,281
24,183
25,266
31,582
4,230
Total VIE liabilities
1,267,939
1,253,414
Unconsolidated VIEs
As of June 30, 2019, the Operating Partnership held variable interests in entities that own our unconsolidated real estate funds that were deemed to be VIEs. The following table summarizes our investments in these unconsolidated real estate funds and the maximum risk of loss from these investments.
Investments
Asset management fees and other receivables
171,435
722
Maximum risk of loss
179,698
11,074
Includes a $170,000 note receivable from Fund X. See Note 20, Related Parties.
14.
Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of marketable securities and interest rate swaps. The following table summarizes the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities as of the dates set forth below, based on their levels in the fair value hierarchy.
As of June 30, 2019
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Marketable securities (included in "other assets")
23,594
Interest rate swap assets (included in "other assets")
24,173
Interest rate swap liabilities (included in "other liabilities")
As of December 31, 2018
22,660
39,519
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consists of preferred equity investments, notes and mortgages payable and the revolving credit facility. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of the dates set forth below.
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Preferred equity investments (1)
36,339
Notes and mortgages payable
3,679,756
3,617,961
169,996
3,769,800
3,849,752
______________
On March 1, 2019, the preferred equity investment was redeemed. See Note 6, Preferred Equity Investments.
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Revenues
Our revenues consist of rental revenues and revenues from contracts with customers. The following table sets forth the details of our revenues.
Fee and other income:
Fee income:
Property management
1,599
1,490
3,241
2,992
Asset management
2,290
1,823
4,608
3,433
Acquisition, disposition and leasing
1,750
1,331
324
1,032
699
Total fee income
4,213
5,409
10,212
8,874
Other income (2)
3,230
3,288
6,407
6,415
Total fee and other income
Includes $15,314 and $32,687 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, of variable rental revenue, primarily related to tenant reimbursements.
Primarily comprised of (i) tenant requested services, including overtime heating and cooling and (ii) parking income.
Rental Revenue
Rental revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases, and consists of (i) cash rents, which represents revenue each tenant pays in accordance with the terms of its respective lease and that is recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable term of the lease, and includes the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases, (ii) amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, net, (iii) tenant reimbursements, which are recoveries of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the property and is recognized in the same period as the expenses are incurred and (iv) lease termination income. Our leases, which comprise the lease-up of office, retail and storage space to tenants, primarily under non-cancellable operating leases, have terms generally ranging from five to fifteen years. Most of our leases provide tenants with extension options at either fixed or market rates and few of our leases provide tenants with options to early terminate, but such options generally impose an economic penalty on the tenant upon exercising.
The following table is a schedule of future undiscounted cash flows under non-cancelable operating leases in effect as of June 30, 2019, for the six month period from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2020.
330,437
628,403
615,150
586,448
557,032
523,589
Thereafter
2,649,239
5,890,298
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from contracts with customers, which is primarily comprised of (i) property management fees, (ii) asset management fees, (iii) fees relating to acquisitions, dispositions and leasing services and (iv) other fee income, is recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers. Fee income is generated from the various services we provide to our customers and is disaggregated based on the types of services we provide pursuant to ASC Topic 606.
Fee income is recognized as and when we satisfy our performance obligations pursuant to contractual agreements. Property management and asset management services are provided continuously over time and revenue is recognized over that time. Fee income relating to acquisitions, dispositions and leasing services is recognized upon completion of the acquisition, disposition or leasing services as required in the contractual agreements. The amount of fee income to be recognized is stated in the contract as a fixed price or as a stated percentage of revenues, contributed capital or transaction price. Fee income is reported in a non-operating segment, and therefore is shown as a reconciling item to net income in Note 22, Segments.
16.
Interest and Other Income, net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other income, net.
Interest income, net
1,741
978
3,118
2,004
Mark-to-market of investments in our
deferred compensation plans (1)
842
199
2,911
290
Preferred equity investment income (2)
454
1,816
Total interest and other income, net
The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets is entirely offset by the change in deferred compensation plan liabilities, which is included as a component of “general and administrative” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
Represents income from our preferred equity investments in PGRESS Equity Holdings LP, of which our 24.4% share is $223 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $111 and $442 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On March 1, 2019, our only remaining preferred equity investment was redeemed. See Note 6, Preferred Equity Investments.
17.
Interest and Debt Expense
The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense.
Interest expense
34,388
34,055
68,511
67,376
2,825
2,754
Total interest and debt expense
37,213
36,809
74,137
72,891
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18.
Incentive Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. As of June 30, 2019, we have 8,302,793 shares available for future grants under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”), if all awards granted are full value awards, as defined in the Plan. Stock-based compensation expense was $5,083,000 and $4,650,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $12,685,000 and $10,915,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
2018 Performance-Based Awards Program (“2018 Performance Program”)
On January 14, 2019, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) approved the 2018 Performance Program. Under the 2018 Performance Program, participants may earn awards in the form of Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) units based on our Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) over a three-year performance measurement period beginning on January 1, 2019 and continuing through December 31, 2021, on both an absolute basis and relative basis. Awards granted to our Chief Executive Officer, under the 2018 Performance Program include an additional performance feature requiring threshold TSR performance on both an absolute and a relative basis in order for any awards to be earned. If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards earned under the 2018 Performance Program are subject to vesting based on continued employment with us through December 31, 2022, with 50.0% of each award vesting upon the conclusion of the performance measurement period, and the remaining 50.0% vesting on December 31, 2022. Furthermore, our Named Executive Officers are required to hold earned awards for an additional year following vesting. The fair value of the awards granted under the 2018 Performance Program on the date of the grant was $8,106,000 and is being amortized into expense over the four-year vesting period using a graded vesting attribution method.
2015 Performance-Based Awards Program (“2015 Performance Program”)
On March 18, 2019, the Compensation Committee determined that the performance goals set forth in the 2015 Performance Program were not satisfied during the performance measurement period, which ended on March 17, 2019. Accordingly, all of the 1,109,358 outstanding LTIP units that were granted on March 18, 2016, were forfeited, with no awards being earned. This award had a grant date fair value of $10,914,000 and a remaining unrecognized compensation cost of $810,000 as of June 30, 2019, which will be amortized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years.
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19.
Earnings Per Share
The following table summarizes our net income (loss) and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share, which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the effect of dilutive potential common shares, if any.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities
(37
(36
Numerator for income (loss) per common share - basic
and diluted
2,437
(34,834
6,127
(33,738
Denominator:
Denominator for basic income (loss) per common share -
weighted average shares
234,330
240,336
233,877
240,324
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans (1)
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per common share -
234,356
233,908
Income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted
The effect of dilutive securities excludes 26,812 and 27,846 weighted average share equivalents for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 27,180 and 27,730 weighted average share equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
20.
Related Parties
Management Agreements
We provide property management, leasing and other related services to certain properties owned by members of the Otto Family. We recognized fee income of $211,000 and $215,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $420,000 and $424,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, in connection with these agreements, which is included as a component of “fee and other income” on our consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2018, we were owed $51,000 under these agreements, which is included as a component of “accounts and other receivables, net” on our consolidated balance sheet. There were no amounts owed to us under these agreements as of June 30, 2019.
We also provide property management, asset management, leasing and other related services to our unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate funds. We recognized fee income of $3,511,000 and $4,558,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $8,058,000 and $7,094,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, in connection with these agreements. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, amounts owed to us under these agreements aggregated $1,820,000 and $1,836,000, respectively, which are included as a component of “accounts and other receivables, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.
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Hamburg Trust Consulting GMBH (“HTC”)
We have an agreement with HTC, a licensed broker in Germany, to supervise selling efforts for our private equity real estate funds (or investments in feeder vehicles for these funds) to investors in Germany, including distribution of securitized notes of feeder vehicles for Fund VIII and Fund X. Pursuant to this agreement, we have agreed to pay HTC for the costs incurred to sell investments in these feeder vehicles, which primarily consist of commissions paid to third party agents, and other incremental costs incurred by HTC as a result of the engagement, plus, in each case, a mark-up of 10%. HTC is 100% owned by Albert Behler, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. We incurred expense of $62,000 and $42,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $686,000 and $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, in connection with this agreement, which is included as a component of “transaction related costs” on our consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we owed $123,000 and $40,000, respectively, to HTC under this agreement, which are included as a component of “accounts payable and accrued expenses” on our consolidated balance sheets.
Mannheim Trust
Dr. Martin Bussmann (a member of our Board of Directors) is also a trustee and a director of Mannheim Trust, a subsidiary of which leases office space at 712 Fifth Avenue, our 50.0% owned unconsolidated joint venture. The Mannheim Trust, which is for the benefit of Dr. Bussmann’s children, leases 5,593 square feet, which expires in April 2023. Our share of rental income from this lease was $90,000 and $89,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $181,000 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Due from Affiliates
At June 30, 2019, we had a $170,000,000 note receivable from Fund X that bears interest at LIBOR plus 220 basis points and is included as “due from affiliates” on our consolidated balance sheet.
21.
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 such as floods, earthquakes and windstorms. Our policies also cover the loss of rental income during an estimated reconstruction period. Our policies reflect limits and deductibles customary in the industry and specific to the buildings and portfolio. We also obtain title insurance policies when acquiring new properties. We currently have coverage for losses incurred in connection with both domestic and foreign terrorist-related activities. While we do carry commercial general liability insurance, property insurance and terrorism insurance with respect to our properties, these policies include limits and terms we consider commercially reasonable. In addition, there are certain losses (including, but not limited to, losses arising from known environmental conditions or acts of war) that are not insured, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or the cost of insurance makes it, in our belief, economically impractical to maintain such coverage. Should an uninsured loss arise against us, we would be required to use our own funds to resolve the issue, including litigation costs. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice and, in consultation with our insurance advisors, we believe the properties in our portfolio are adequately insured.
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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, in connection with our initial public offering, 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 require compliance with certain debt yield, debt service coverage and loan to value ratios. In addition, our revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties, covenants, other agreements and events of default customary for agreements of this type with comparable companies. As of June 30, 2019, 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 joint venture partner in 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 then 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 with the actual purchase occurring no earlier than 12 months after written notice is provided. If the put right is exercised and the 712 Fifth Avenue joint venture acquires the 50.0% tenancy-in-common interest in the property by our joint venture partner, we will own a 25.0% interest in 718 Fifth Avenue based on current ownership interests.
Transfer Tax Assessments
During 2017, the New York City Department of Finance issued Notices of Determination (“Notices”) assessing additional transfer taxes (including interest and penalties) in connection with the transfer of interests in certain properties during our 2014 initial public offering. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel, that the likelihood of a loss is reasonably possible, and while it is not possible to predict the outcome of these Notices, we estimate the range of loss could be between $0 and $41,600,000. Since no amount in this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we have not accrued any liability arising from potential losses relating to these Notices in our consolidated financial statements.
22.
Segments
Our reportable segments are separated by region based on the three regions in which we conduct our business: New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Our determination of segments is aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our Chief Operating Decision Maker, makes key operating decisions, evaluates financial results and manages our business.
The following tables provide Net Operating Income (“NOI”) for each reportable segment for the periods set forth below.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
New York
San Francisco
Washington, D.C.
Property-related revenues
184,370
118,741
58,431
7,240
(42
Property-related operating expenses
(67,572
(46,504
(17,479
(2,836
(753
NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures
4,185
2,886
1,213
86
NOI (1)
120,983
75,123
42,165
4,404
(709
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
186,010
115,536
55,344
15,435
(305
(67,646
(45,292
(15,048
(5,736
(1,570
4,569
4,493
76
122,933
74,737
40,296
9,699
(1,799
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
370,163
239,837
115,615
14,643
68
(135,953
(94,607
(33,825
(5,756
(1,765
9,596
7,543
1,913
140
243,806
152,773
83,703
8,887
(1,557
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
366,816
229,181
107,243
30,884
(492
(136,624
(92,453
(29,164
(11,581
(3,426
9,309
9,158
151
239,501
145,886
78,079
19,303
(3,767
NOI is used to measure the operating performance of our properties. NOI consists of rental revenue (which includes property rentals, tenant reimbursements and lease termination income) and certain other property-related revenue less operating expenses (which includes property-related expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We 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.
The following table provides a reconciliation of NOI to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for the periods set forth below.
NOI
Add (subtract) adjustments to arrive to net income (loss):
Fee income
Depreciation and amortization expense
(62,625
(64,775
(125,714
(129,931
General and administrative expenses
(17,695
(17,195
(35,138
(29,826
(4,185
(4,569
(9,596
(9,309
Other, net
(619
2,214
(2,336
1,966
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling
interests in:
The following table provides the total assets for each of our reportable segments as of the dates set forth below.
Total Assets as of:
5,532,532
2,446,639
301,326
573,378
5,583,022
2,388,094
305,980
478,882
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes included therein.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation:
•
unfavorable market and economic conditions in the United States and globally and in New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.;
risks associated with our high concentrations of properties in New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.;
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 acquire attractive investment opportunities and increase the costs of those opportunities;
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 security breaches through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions and other significant disruptions of our information technology (IT) networks and related systems;
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 variable rate debt, derivatives or hedging activity;
risks associated with the market for our common stock;
regulatory changes, including changes to tax laws and regulations;
failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“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, 2018, including those set forth in Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. A reader should review carefully our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Critical Accounting Policies
There are no material changes to our critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
A summary of our recently issued accounting literature and their potential impact on our consolidated financial statements, if any, are included in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, to our consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Business Overview
We are a fully-integrated REIT focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests in properties and investments are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 90.4%, of the Operating Partnership as of June 30, 2019.
On February 7, 2019, we completed the acquisition of 111 Sutter Street, a 293,000 square foot office building in San Francisco, California. Simultaneously with closing, we brought in a joint venture partner to acquire 51.0% of the equity interest. We have retained the remaining 49.0% equity interest and manage and lease the asset. The purchase price was $227,000,000. In connection with the acquisition, the joint venture completed a $138,200,000 financing of the property. The four-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 215 basis points and has three one-year extension options.
On June 23, 2019, we entered into an agreement to acquire 55 Second Street, a 387,000 square foot office building located in San Francisco, California for $407,800,000. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close at the end of the third quarter of 2019 and we intend to bring in a joint venture partner prior to closing.
Stock Repurchase Program
During 2019, we repurchased 889,549 common shares for an aggregate price of $12,166,000 or a weighted average price of $13.68 per share, including 474,500 shares that were repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2019.
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Leasing Results - Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
In the three months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 696,497 square feet, of which our share was 497,300 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $89.38 per square foot. This leasing activity, partially offset by lease expirations in the three months, increased leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy (properties owned by us during both reporting periods) by 70 basis points to 96.7% at June 30, 2019 from 96.0% at March 31, 2019. Of the 696,497 square feet leased in the three months, 488,092 square feet represented our share of second generation space (space that had been vacant for less than twelve months) for which we achieved rental rate increases of 25.0% on a cash basis and 21.6% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 8.6 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $10.85 per square foot per annum, or 12.1% of initial rent.
New York:
In the three months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 142,120 square feet in our New York portfolio, of which our share was 135,728 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $82.22 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by the lease expirations in the three months, caused our leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy to remain at 96.6% leased at June 30, 2019, in-line with the leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy at March 31, 2019. Of the 142,120 square feet leased in the three months, 129,335 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which rental rates increased by 4.1% on a cash basis and decreased by 1.4% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 5.2 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $9.36 per square foot per annum, or 11.4% of initial rent.
San Francisco:
In the three months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 550,752 square feet in our San Francisco portfolio, of which our share was 357,947 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $91.96 per square foot. This leasing activity, partially offset by lease expirations in the three months, increased our leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 290 basis points to 97.3% at June 30, 2019 from 94.4% at March 31, 2019. Of the 550,752 square feet leased in the three months, 355,132 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 33.4% on a cash basis and 29.5% on GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 9.9 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $11.12 per square foot per annum, or 12.1% of initial rent.
Washington, D.C.:
In the three months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 3,625 square feet in our Washington, D.C. portfolio, at a weighted average initial rent of $88.52 per square foot. This leasing activity, partially offset by lease expirations in the three months, increased our leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 10 basis points to 94.1% at June 30, 2019 from 94.0% at March 31, 2019. All of the square feet leased in the three months represented second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 3.3% on a cash basis and 11.5% on GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 10.8 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $11.63 per square foot per annum, or 13.1% of initial rent.
The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the three months ended June 30, 2019. It is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The leasing statistics, except for square feet leased, represent office space only.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Total square feet leased
696,497
142,120
550,752
3,625
Pro rata share of total square feet leased:
497,300
135,728
357,947
Initial rent (1)
89.38
82.22
91.96
88.52
Weighted average lease term (in years)
8.6
5.2
9.9
10.8
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
93.84
48.97
109.58
125.99
Per square foot per annum
10.85
9.36
11.12
11.63
Percentage of initial rent
12.1
11.4
13.1
Rent concessions:
Average free rent period (in months)
3.7
4.7
3.3
10.0
Average free rent period per annum (in months)
0.4
0.9
0.3
Second generation space: (2)
Square feet
488,092
129,335
355,132
Cash basis:
89.40
81.93
91.95
Prior escalated rent (3)
71.52
78.67
68.94
85.68
Percentage increase
25.0
4.1
33.4
GAAP basis:
Straight-line rent
94.74
76.60
100.95
91.58
Prior straight-line rent
77.91
77.69
77.94
82.15
Percentage increase (decrease)
21.6
(1.4
%)
29.5
11.5
Represents the weighted average cash basis starting rent per square foot and does not include free rent or periodic step-ups in rent.
Represents space leased that has been vacant for less than twelve months.
Represents the weighted average cash basis rents (including reimbursements) per square foot at expiration.
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Leasing Results - Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
In the six months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 1,049,759 square feet, of which our share was 745,188 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $92.03 per square foot. This leasing activity, partially offset by lease expirations in the six months and the acquisition of 111 Sutter Street in February 2019, a 70.3% leased asset, increased leased occupancy by 30 basis points to 96.7% at June 30, 2019 from 96.4% at December 31, 2018. Same store leased occupancy (properties owned by us during both reporting periods), which excludes the impact of 111 Sutter Street, increased by 70 basis points to 97.1% at June 30, 2019 from 96.4% at December 31, 2018. Of the 1,049,759 square feet leased in the six months, 668,254 square feet represented our share of second generation space (space that had been vacant for less than twelve months) for which we achieved rental rate increases of 18.5% on a cash basis and 19.0% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the six months was 9.5 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $10.56 per square foot per annum, or 11.5% of initial rent.
In the six months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 301,708 square feet in our New York portfolio, of which our share was 278,221 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $87.24 per square foot. This leasing activity, partially offset by lease expirations during the six months, increased our leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 60 basis points to 96.6% at June 30, 2019 from 96.0% at December 31, 2018. Of the 301,708 square feet leased in the six months, 207,050 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which rental rates decreased by 0.9% on a cash basis and 2.5% on a GAAP basis. The decrease was primarily due to a prior tenant’s lease, which was previously extended on a short-term basis for which we had achieved above-market rents during the short-term extension period. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the six months was 10.0 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $10.32 per square foot per annum, or 11.8% of initial rent.
In the six months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 734,716 square feet in our San Francisco portfolio, of which our share was 453,632 square feet that was leased at a weighted average initial rent of $94.99 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations in the six months and the acquisition of 111 Sutter Street in February 2019, a 70.3% leased asset, decreased our leased occupancy by 70 basis points to 97.3% at June 30, 2019 from 98.0% at December 31, 2018. Same store leased occupancy, which excludes 111 Sutter Street, increased by 160 basis points to 99.6% at June 30, 2019 from 98.0% at December 31, 2018. Of the 734,716 square feet leased in the six months, 450,511 square feet represented our share of second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 29.1% on a cash basis and 29.5% on GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the six months was 9.2 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $10.79 per square foot per annum, or 11.4% of initial rent.
In the six months ended June 30, 2019, we leased 13,335 square feet in our Washington, D.C. portfolio, at a weighted average initial rent of $88.32 per square foot. This leasing activity, which was offset by lease expirations in the six months, decreased our leased occupancy and same store leased occupancy by 390 basis points to 94.1% at June 30, 2019 from 98.0% at December 31, 2018. Of the 13,335 square feet leased in the six months, 10,693 represented our share of second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 4.4% on a cash basis and 8.4% on GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the six months was 8.0 years and weighted average tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $7.51 per square foot per annum, or 8.5% of initial rent.
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The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the six months ended June 30, 2019. It is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with GAAP. The leasing statistics, except for square feet leased, represent office space only.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
1,049,759
301,708
734,716
13,335
745,188
278,221
453,632
92.03
87.24
94.99
88.32
9.5
9.2
8.0
100.28
103.54
99.52
60.06
10.56
10.32
10.79
7.51
11.8
8.5
5.9
3.4
8.1
0.6
1.0
668,254
207,050
450,511
10,693
92.83
88.16
88.49
78.36
88.92
73.56
84.73
18.5
(0.9
29.1
4.4
97.41
83.96
88.62
81.84
86.15
79.95
81.72
19.0
(2.5
8.4
Financial Results - Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
Net Income (Loss), FFO and Core FFO
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $2,455,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to a net loss of $34,816,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2018, included a $41,618,000, or $0.17 per diluted share, real estate impairment loss.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders was $54,208,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $58,935,000, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2018. FFO attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 includes the impact of non-core items, which are listed in the table on page 56. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 by $969,000 and $1,036,000, or $0.00 and $0.01 per diluted share, respectively.
Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of the non-core items listed on page 56, was $53,239,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $57,899,000, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
Same Store Results
The table below summarizes the percentage increase (decrease) in our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI, by segment, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 versus June 30, 2018.
Same Store NOI
0.5
(2.3
(7.8
Same Store Cash NOI
8.3
20.3
(5.0
See pages 48-56 “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure and the reasons why we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful.
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Financial Results - Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $6,164,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to a net loss of $33,702,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018, included a $41,618,000, or $0.17 per diluted share, real estate impairment loss.
FFO attributable to common stockholders was $109,433,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $112,588,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018. FFO attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 includes the impact of non-core items, which are listed in the table on page 56. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 by $919,000 and $274,000, respectively, or $0.00 per diluted share.
Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of the non-core items listed on page 56, was $110,352,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $112,862,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
The table below summarizes the percentage increase (decrease) in our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI, by segment, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 versus June 30, 2018.
3.6
1.4
(6.2
9.8
5.7
20.7
(2.8
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Results of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Change
(1,582
(1,254
(74
(2,150
500
(111
(1,835
(2,977
489
(404
42,140
(388
41,752
(656
99
(3,924
37,271
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Our revenues, which consist primarily of rental revenues and fee and other income, were $188,583,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $191,419,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease of $2,836,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment.
Acquisitions / Dispositions
(7,765
Same store operations
6,285
3,970
2,620
(226
(79
(143
41
(Decrease) increase in rental revenues
3,827
2,661
(7,991
109
467
(1,750
(22
Decrease in fee income
(1,196
Other income
(249
191
(622
426
45
342
(Decrease) increase in other income
(58
(204
(Decrease) increase in fee and other income
(854
Total (decrease) increase in revenues
3,205
3,087
(8,195
(933
Represents revenues attributable to 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue and 425 Eye Street in Washington, D.C. (sold in August 2018 and September 2018, respectively) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
Primarily due to an increase in occupancy at 31 West 52nd Street and 1325 Avenue of the Americas.
Primarily due to an increase in occupancy at 300 Mission Street (formerly 50 Beale Street).
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Expenses
Our expenses, which consist primarily of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative and transaction related costs, were $148,074,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $149,909,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease of $1,835,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment.
(3,089
3,189
1,386
2,431
189
(817
Bad debt expense
(174
(Decrease) increase in operating
1,212
(2,900
(3,107
Operations
957
1,557
(85
146
(Decrease) increase in depreciation
and amortization
(3,192
Stock-based compensation
433
Mark-to-market of investments
in our deferred compensation plan
(576
Increase in general and
administrative
Decrease in transaction related costs
Total (decrease) increase in expenses
2,769
1,770
(6,092
(282
Represents expenses attributable to 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue and 425 Eye Street in Washington, D.C. (sold in August 2018 and September 2018, respectively) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
Represents the change in the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan liabilities. This change is entirely offset by the change in plan assets which is included in “interest and other income, net”.
(Loss) Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures was $456,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to income of $2,521,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease in income of $2,977,000. This decrease resulted primarily from (i) $1,249,000 for our share of net loss from 111 Sutter Street, which was acquired in February 2019 (primarily related to depreciation and amortization expense), and (ii) $1,691,000 of lower income from 712 Fifth Avenue, resulting from lower cash distributions in the three months ended June 30, 2019 (since we only recognize earnings from 712 Fifth Avenue to the extent we receive cash distribution from the joint venture).
Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Real Estate Funds
Income from unconsolidated real estate funds was $19,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to a loss of $14,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as increase in income of $33,000.
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Interest and other income was $2,583,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $2,094,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $489,000. This increase resulted from:
Increase in the value of investments in our deferred compensation plan (which
is offset by an increase in "general and administrative")
(154
Total increase
Interest and debt expense was $37,213,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $36,809,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $404,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher interest on variable rate debt at 1301 Avenue of the Americas and 1633 Broadway.
Real Estate Impairment Loss
In the three months ended June 30, 2018, we wrote down the value of certain real estate assets in our Washington, D.C. portfolio. Accordingly, we recorded a $46,000,000 real estate impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense was $268,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to a benefit of $120,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, an increase in expense of $388,000. The increase was primarily due to higher income on our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Joint Ventures
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures was $2,408,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $1,752,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $656,000. This increase resulted from:
Higher income attributable to 300 Mission Street ($410 in 2019,
compared to a loss of $621 in 2018)
1,031
(375
656
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Real Estate Fund
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate fund was $53,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $152,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease of $99,000.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership was $258,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership of $3,666,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, an increase in income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $3,924,000. This increase resulted from higher net income subject to allocation to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Results of Operations - Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
3,355
1,330
4,685
(671
(4,217
5,312
505
929
(3,942
145
2,373
(1,246
47,086
(1,049
46,037
(2,395
435
(4,211
39,866
Our revenues, which consist primarily of rental revenues and fee and other income, were $380,375,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $375,690,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $4,685,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment.
(15,545
18,296
10,983
7,673
(257
(103
604
563
Increase (decrease) in rental revenues
11,546
7,714
(15,802
249
1,175
(419
333
Increase in fee income
(484
476
(890
658
663
(439
Increase (decrease) in fee and other income
2,001
Total increase (decrease) in revenues
10,656
8,372
(16,241
1,898
__________________________________________________________
Primarily due to an increase in occupancy at 31 West 52nd Street, 1325 Avenue of the Americas and 1633 Broadway.
Primarily due to an increase in occupancy at 300 Mission Street and One Market Plaza.
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Our expenses, which consist primarily of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative and transaction related costs, were $297,723,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $296,794,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $929,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment.
(6,205
5,708
2,328
4,661
380
(1,661
2,154
(5,825
(6,191
1,974
3,395
(1,633
(136
348
(6,327
2,621
921
Increase in general
and administrative
Increase in transaction related costs
Total increase (decrease) in expenses
5,549
3,028
(12,152
4,504
Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures was $1,483,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to income of $2,459,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease in income of $3,942,000. This decrease resulted primarily from (i) $2,121,000 for our share of net loss from 111 Sutter Street, which was acquired in February 2019 (primarily related to depreciation and amortization expense), and (ii) $1,691,000 of lower income from 712 Fifth Avenue, resulting from lower cash distributions in the three months ended June 30, 2019 (since we only recognize earnings from 712 Fifth Avenue to the extent we receive cash distribution from the joint venture).
Income from unconsolidated real estate funds was $65,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to a loss of $80,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as increase in income of $145,000.
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Interest and other income was $6,483,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $4,110,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $2,373,000. This increase resulted from:
(248
Interest and debt expense was $74,137,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $72,891,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $1,246,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher interest on variable rate debt at 1301 Avenue of the Americas and 1633 Broadway.
In the six months ended June 30, 2018, we wrote down the value of certain real estate assets in our Washington, D.C. portfolio. Accordingly, we recorded a $46,000,000 real estate impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $1,406,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $357,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $1,049,000. The increase was primarily due to higher income on our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures was $5,202,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $2,807,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase of $2,395,000. This increase resulted from:
Higher income attributable to 300 Mission Street ($899 in 2019,
compared to a loss of $1,692 in 2018)
2,591
(196
2,395
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate fund was $147,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $582,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, a decrease of $435,000.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership was $661,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership of $3,550,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, an increase in income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $4,211,000. This increase resulted from higher net income subject to allocation to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity include existing cash balances, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under our revolving credit facility. We expect that these sources will provide adequate liquidity over the next 12 months for all anticipated needs, including scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, existing and anticipated capital improvements, the cost of securing new and renewal leases, dividends to stockholders and distributions to unitholders, and all other capital needs related to the operations of our business. We anticipate that our long-term needs including debt maturities and the acquisition of additional properties will be funded by operating cash flow, mortgage financings and/or re-financings, the issuance of long-term debt or equity and cash on hand.
Although we may be able to anticipate and plan for certain of our liquidity needs, unexpected increases in uses of cash that are beyond our control and which affect our financial condition and results of operations may arise, or our sources of liquidity may be fewer than, and the funds available from such sources may be less than, anticipated or required.
As of June 30, 2019, we had $1.14 billion of liquidity comprised of $283,485,000 of cash and cash equivalents, $22,894,000 of restricted cash and $830,000,000 of borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2019, our outstanding consolidated debt aggregated $3.77 billion, including $170,000,000 outstanding under our revolving credit facility. None of our debt matures until 2021. We may refinance our maturing debt when it comes due or refinance or repay it early depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Revolving Credit Facility
Our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility matures in January 2022 and has two six-month extension options. The interest rate on the facility, at current leverage levels, is LIBOR plus 115 basis points and has a 20 basis points facility fee. We also have an option, subject to customary conditions and incremental lender commitments, to increase the capacity under the facility to $1.5 billion at any time prior to the maturity date of the facility. The facility contains certain restrictions and covenants that require us to maintain, on an ongoing basis, (i) a leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, however, the leverage ratio may be increased to 65% for any fiscal quarter in which an acquisition of real estate is completed and for up to the next three subsequent consecutive fiscal quarters, (ii) a secured leverage ratio not to exceed 50%, (iii) a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.50, (iv) an unsecured leverage ratio not to exceed 60%, however, the unsecured leverage ratio may be increased to 65% for any fiscal quarter in which an acquisition of real estate is completed and for up to the next three subsequent consecutive fiscal quarters and (v) an unencumbered interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75. The facility also contains customary representations and warranties, limitations on permitted investments and other covenants
Dividend Policy
On June 14, 2019, we declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock for the second quarter ending June 30, 2019, which was paid on July 15, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 28, 2019. This dividend policy, if continued, would require us to pay out approximately $26,000,000 each quarter to common stockholders and unitholders.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2019, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $1.03 billion of outstanding indebtedness, of which our share was $248,410,000. We do not guarantee the indebtedness of our unconsolidated joint ventures other than providing customary environmental indemnities and guarantees of specified non-recourse carve outs 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.
During 2017, the New York City Department of Finance issued Notices of Determination (“Notices”) assessing additional transfer taxes (including interest and penalties) in connection with the transfer of interests in certain properties during our 2014 initial public offering. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel that the likelihood of a loss is reasonably possible, and while it is not possible to predict the outcome of these Notices, we estimate the range of loss could be between $0 and $41,600,000. Since no amount in this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we have not accrued any liability arising from potential losses relating to these Notices in our consolidated financial statements.
Inflation
Substantially all of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe inflationary increases in expenses may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. We do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our historical financial position or results of operations.
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Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $306,379,000 and $365,409,000 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and $266,285,000 and $250,425,000 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased by $59,030,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and increased by $15,860,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Operating Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2019 – We generated $106,813,000 of cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily from (i) $126,691,000 of net income (before $114,517,000 of noncash adjustments), (ii) $3,117,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate funds, (iii) $2,339,000 from the receipt of accrued interest on preferred equity investment, offset by (iv) $25,334,000 of net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Noncash adjustments of $114,517,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, straight-lining of rental revenue, amortization of above and below market leases and amortization of stock-based compensation.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 – We generated $106,511,000 of cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily from (i) $117,453,000 of net income (before $105,316,000 of noncash adjustments and a $46,000,000 of real estate impairment loss), (ii) $1,305,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate funds, partially offset by (iii) $12,247,000 of net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Noncash adjustments of $105,316,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, straight-lining of rental income, amortization of above and below market leases and amortization of stock-based compensation.
Investing Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2019 – We used $256,984,000 of cash for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to (i) $170,000,000 for net amounts due from affiliates, (ii) $52,525,000 for investments in and contributions of capital to unconsolidated joint ventures, (iii) $50,766,000 for additions to real estate, which were comprised of spending for tenant improvements and other building improvements and (iv) $20,000,000 for real estate acquisition deposit, partially offset by (v) $33,750,000 from the redemption of a preferred equity investment, (vi) $1,540,000 from the net sales of marketable securities (which are held in our deferred compensation plan), and (vii) $1,017,000 of net distributions from our unconsolidated real estate funds.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 – We used $80,960,000 of cash for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to (i) $51,610,000 for additions to real estate, which were comprised of spending for tenant improvements and other building improvements, (ii) $17,137,000 for investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, (iii) $15,680,000 for escrow deposits and loans receivable for RDF, partially offset by (iv) $3,113,000 from the net sales and marketable securities (which are held in our deferred compensation plan) and (v) $354,000 of net distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures and real estate funds.
Financing Activities
Six months ended June 30, 2019 – We generated $91,141,000 of cash from financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily from (i) $170,000,000 of borrowings under the revolving credit facility and (ii) $14,966,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests, partially offset by (iii) $51,851,000 for dividends and distributions paid to common stockholders and unitholders, (iv) $34,919,000 for distributions to noncontrolling interests, (v) $6,488,000 for the repurchases of common shares, (vi) $307,000 for the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and (vii) $260,000 for the payment of debt issuance costs.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 – We used $9,691,000 of cash for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to (i) $51,837,000 for dividends and distributions paid to common stockholders and unitholders, (ii) $6,351,000 for the payment of debt issuance costs and (iii) $4,118,000 for distributions to noncontrolling interests, partially offset by, (iv) $36,128,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests, and (v) $16,700,000 of proceeds from notes and mortgages payable.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use and present NOI, Same Store NOI, FFO and Core FFO, as supplemental measures of our performance. The summary below describes our use of these measures, provides information regarding why we believe these measures are meaningful supplemental measures of our performance and reconciles these measures from net income or loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating these measures, and accordingly, our presentation of these measures may not be comparable to other real estate companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, and should only be considered together with and as a supplement to, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.
Net Operating Income (“NOI”)
We use NOI to measure the operating performance of our properties. NOI consists of rental revenue (which includes property rentals, tenant reimbursements and lease termination income) and certain other property-related revenue less operating expenses (which includes property-related expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We also present Cash NOI which deducts from NOI, straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we present PGRE's share of NOI and Cash NOI which represents our share of NOI and Cash NOI of consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures, based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. We use NOI and Cash NOI internally as performance measures and believe they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because they reflect only those income and expense items that are incurred at property level.
The following tables present reconciliations of our net income (loss) to NOI and Cash NOI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI and
Cash NOI:
9,196
8,097
2,056
(14,175
Add (subtract) adjustments to arrive at NOI and
39,926
19,545
2,348
806
23,883
12,273
1,057
268
255
(4,213
(2,583
(225
(2,358
619
(768
1,249
138
Less NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(17,839
Paramount's share of NOI
103,138
24,326
(715
Less:
Straight-line rent adjustments (including our share
of unconsolidated joint ventures)
(10,857
(9,225
(1,690
(including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures)
(2,725
480
(3,225
Cash NOI
107,401
66,378
37,250
(731
Less Cash NOI attributable to noncontrolling
(15,583
Paramount's share of Cash NOI
91,812
21,667
(737
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to NOI and
11,115
7,998
(41,841
(13,850
38,369
20,206
5,540
660
23,266
1,270
Income tax (benefit) expense
(125
(5,409
(2,094
(186
(1,908
(2,214
(2,506
292
(16,674
106,246
23,622
(1,812
(16,853
(11,497
(5,536
204
(24
(4,141
533
(4,124
(550
101,939
63,773
30,636
9,353
(1,823
(13,438
88,488
17,198
(1,836
49
18,273
16,134
4,162
(26,395
79,950
39,436
4,725
1,603
47,626
24,439
2,072
1,387
(10,212
(359
(6,124
2,336
2,121
834
(35,748
208,081
47,955
(1,534
(22,635
(18,549
(4,302
171
(5,945
955
(6,940
215,226
135,179
72,461
9,098
(1,512
(30,368
184,881
42,093
(1,489
50
16,594
12,907
(37,749
(25,615
76,555
41,069
11,052
1,255
46,012
24,440
2,439
357
349
(8,874
Interest and other loss income, net
(4,110
(345
(3,765
(1,966
(2,433
(32,688
206,826
45,391
(3,754
(30,050
(21,005
(9,444
362
(8,398
1,090
(8,391
(1,097
201,053
125,971
60,244
18,568
(3,730
(26,631
174,435
33,613
(3,717
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The tables below set forth the reconciliations of our share of NOI to our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI for the three and six months June 30, 2019 and 2018. These metrics are used to measure the operating performance of our properties that were owned by us in a similar manner during both the current and prior reporting periods, and represents our share of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI from consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. Same Store NOI also excludes lease termination income, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases and certain other items that vary from period to period. Same Store Cash NOI excludes the effect of non-cash items such as the straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases.
Paramount's share of NOI for the three
months ended June 30, 2019 (1)
Acquisitions (2)
(1,213
Dispositions
Lease termination income (including our share
91
114
(23
Paramount's share of Same Store NOI for
the three months ended June 30, 2019
102,016
75,237
23,090
months ended June 30, 2018 (1)
Dispositions (3)
(4,925
(54
174
the three months ended June 30, 2018
101,441
74,857
4,774
Increase (decrease) in Same Store NOI
575
(532
(370
1,097
% Increase (decrease)
See page 48 “Non-GAAP Financial Measures – NOI” for a reconciliation to net income in accordance with GAAP and the reasons why we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful.
Represents our share of NOI attributable to acquired properties (111 Sutter Street in San Francisco) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
Represents our share of NOI attributable to sold properties (2099 Pennsylvania Avenue and 425 Eye Street in Washington, D.C.) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
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Paramount's share of Cash NOI for the three
(951
Paramount's share of Same Store Cash NOI
for the three months ended June 30, 2019
90,952
66,492
20,693
(4,613
for the three months ended June 30, 2018
83,995
63,893
4,740
Increase (decrease) in Same Store Cash NOI
6,957
2,599
3,495
(236
1,099
Represents our share of Cash NOI attributable to acquired properties (111 Sutter Street in San Francisco) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
Represents our share of Cash NOI attributable to sold properties (2099 Pennsylvania Avenue and 425 Eye Street in Washington, D.C.) for the months in which they were not owned by us in both reporting periods.
.
Paramount's share of NOI for the six months
ended June 30, 2019 (1)
(1,913
(2,346
276
the six months ended June 30, 2019
204,098
150,726
46,019
ended June 30, 2018 (1)
(9,824
(244
the six months ended June 30, 2018
196,932
145,816
9,479
7,166
4,910
628
(592
2,220
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Paramount's share of Cash NOI for the six
(1,511
for the six months ended June 30, 2019
181,300
133,132
40,559
(9,205
for the six months ended June 30, 2018
165,160
125,901
9,363
16,140
7,231
6,946
(265
2,228
Represents our share of Cash NOI attributable to sold properties (2099 Pennsylvania Avenue and 425 Eye Street in Washington, D.C.) for the
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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 the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”). Nareit defines FFO as net income or loss, calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization from real estate assets, impairment losses on certain real estate assets and gains or losses from the sale of certain real estate assets or from change in control of certain real estate assets, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. FFO is commonly used in the real estate industry to assist investors and analysts in comparing results of real estate companies because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. In addition, we present Core FFO as an alternative measure of our operating performance, which adjusts FFO for certain other items that we believe enhance the comparability of our FFO across periods. Core FFO, when applicable, excludes the impact of certain items, including, transaction related costs, realized and unrealized gains or losses on real estate fund investments, unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps, severance costs and gains or losses on early extinguishment of debt, in order to reflect the Core FFO of our real estate portfolio and operations. In future periods, we may also exclude other items from Core FFO that we believe may help investors compare our results.
FFO and Core FFO are presented as supplemental financial measures and do not fully represent our operating performance. Neither FFO nor Core FFO is intended to be a measure of cash flow or liquidity. Please refer to our consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO for the periods set forth below.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to FFO and Core FFO:
Real estate depreciation and amortization (including our
share of unconsolidated joint ventures)
66,069
66,711
132,134
133,871
FFO
71,243
76,133
144,308
146,008
Less FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(11,277
(10,840
(23,025
(21,047
(5,705
(6,206
(11,703
(11,791
FFO attributable to common stockholders
54,208
58,935
109,433
112,588
Per diluted share
0.23
0.25
0.47
Non-core items:
Our share of distributions from 712 Fifth Avenue in
excess of earnings
(1,331
(61
(317
260
367
1,083
618
Core FFO
70,172
74,988
145,330
146,309
Less Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
(5,603
(6,097
(11,806
(11,818
Core FFO attributable to common stockholders
53,239
57,899
110,352
112,862
0.24
Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:
Effect of dilutive securities
25,960
17,229
31,119
20,525
Denominator for FFO and Core FFO per diluted share
240,353,714
240,344,708
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 agreements to fix the rate on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods through maturity. This in turn, reduces the risks of variability of cash flows created by variable rate debt and mitigates the risk of increases in interest rates. Our objective when undertaking such arrangements is to reduce our floating rate exposure and we do not enter into hedging arrangements for speculative purposes. Subject to maintaining our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we may utilize swap arrangements in the future.
The following table summarizes our consolidated debt, the weighted average interest rates and the fair value as of June 30, 2019.
Property
Rate
Fixed Rate Debt:
1633 Broadway (1)
3.54%
1,012,883
3.05%
500,361
3.80%
515,404
One Market Plaza
4.03%
1,018,717
300 Mission Street
3.65%
231,049
Total Fixed Rate Debt
3.66%
728,000
1,475,000
3,203,000
3,278,414
Variable Rate Debt:
4.19%
47,403
4.30%
353,939
3.67%
Total Variable Rate Debt
4.10%
216,800
566,800
571,338
Total Consolidated Debt
3.73%
1,078,000
1,216,800
All of this debt has been swapped from floating rate debt to fixed rate debt. See table below.
In addition to the above, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $1.03 billion of outstanding indebtedness as of June 30, 2019, of which our share was $248,410,000.
The following table summarizes our fixed rate debt that has been swapped from floating rate to fixed as of June 30, 2019.
Notional
Strike
Effective Date
Maturity Date
400,000
Dec-2015
Dec-2020
1.65
Total interest rate swap assets designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other assets")
300,000
Dec-2021
1.82
(1,302
1.95
(3,419
2.35
(3,418
Total interest rate swap liabilities designated as cash flow hedges (included in "other liabilities")
(8,139
Represents interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of these hedges are recognized in “other comprehensive (loss) income” (outside of earnings).
The following table summarizes our share of total indebtedness and the effect to interest expense of a 100 basis point increase in LIBOR.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount)
Balance
Weighted
Average
Interest
Effect of 1% Increase in Base Rates
Paramount's share of consolidated debt:
Variable rate
4.10
5,668
396,800
4.17
Fixed rate (1)
2,548,658
3.59
3,115,458
3.68
2,945,458
Paramount's share of debt of non-consolidated entities
(non-recourse):
96,526
4.67
965
28,808
4.91
Fixed rate
151,884
3.41
152,071
248,410
3.90
180,879
Noncontrolling interests' in the Operating Partnership share of above
(632
Total change in annual net income
6,001
_____
Our fixed rate debt includes floating rate debt that has been swapped to fixed. See table on page 57.
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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
As of June 30, 2019, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of June 30, 2019, we do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
Except to the extent additional factual information disclosed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates to such risk factors (including, without limitation, the matters discussed in Part I, “Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), there were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we issued an aggregate of 57,143 shares of common stock in exchange for 57,143 common units of our Operating Partnership held by certain limited partners. These shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. We relied on this exemption based upon factual representations received from the limited partners who received the shares of common stock.
Recent Purchases of Equity Securities
On August 1, 2017, we received authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase up to $200,000,000 of our common stock from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. During 2019, we repurchased 889,549 common shares for an aggregate price of $12,166,000, or a weighted average price of $13.68 per share, including 474,500 shares that were purchased during the three months ended June 30, 2019. To date, we have repurchased 8,455,150 common shares for an aggregate price of $117,549,000, or a weighted average price of $13.92 per share and have $82,451,000 available for future repurchases under the program. The amount and timing of future repurchases, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, the price and availability of our shares, trading volume and general market conditions. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
The following table summarizes our purchases of equity securities in the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan
Maximum Approximate Dollar Value Available for Future Purchase
April 2019
14.49
94,617,000
May 2019
June 2019
475,003
13.67
474,500
88,129,000
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The 91 shares purchased in April 2019 and 503 shares of the 475,003 shares purchased in June 2019, represent shares of common stock surrendered by employees for the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted common stock.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.
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 following Exhibit Index:
EXHIBIT INDEX
ExhibitNumber
Exhibit Description
3.1
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Paramount Group, Inc., effective as of April 5, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 9, 2019.
3.2
Second Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Paramount Group, Inc., effective May 17, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019.
10.1†
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Paramount Group, Inc., Paramount Group Operating Partnership, L.P. and Wilbur Paes, effective May 31, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 3, 2019.
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.SCH*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101.*)
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Filed herewith
**
Furnished herewith
†
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Paramount Group, Inc.
Date: July 31, 2019
By:
/s/ Wilbur Paes
Wilbur Paes
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer)