UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2006
Or
o
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: 001-11954
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
22-1657560
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporationor organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York
10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(212) 894-7000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definitions of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
x Large Accelerated Filer o Accelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
As of September 30, 2006, 142,047,241 of the registrants common shares of beneficial interest are outstanding.
PART I.
Financial Information:
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
Page Number
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
3
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005
4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005
5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
7
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
38
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
39
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
80
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
81
PART II.
Other Information:
Legal Proceedings
82
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
83
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
84
Exhibit Index
85
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS
September 30, 2006
December 31, 2005
Real estate, at cost:
Land
$
2,644,447
2,337,878
Buildings and improvements
9,266,317
8,467,973
Development costs and construction in progress
327,406
235,347
Leasehold improvements and equipment
335,461
326,614
Total
12,573,631
11,367,812
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(1,890,645
)
(1,663,777
Real estate, net
10,682,986
9,704,035
Cash and cash equivalents
386,882
294,504
Escrow deposits and restricted cash
190,092
192,619
Marketable securities
260,943
276,146
Investments and advances to partially-owned entities, including Alexanders of $106,089 and $105,241
1,065,598
944,023
Investment in Toys R Us, including a $76,816 participation in a senior unsecured bank loan bridge facility at December 31, 2005
343,135
425,830
Due from officers
23,831
23,790
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $16,511 and $16,907
205,309
238,351
Notes and mortgage loans receivable
558,396
363,565
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $2,642 and $6,051
426,906
375,547
Other assets
724,436
722,392
Assets related to discontinued operations
908
76,361
14,869,422
13,637,163
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Notes and mortgages payable
5,695,098
4,794,411
Senior unsecured notes
1,195,862
948,889
Exchangeable senior debentures
491,500
490,750
Americold Realty Trust revolving credit facility
9,076
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
424,423
476,523
Deferred credit
253,703
184,206
Other liabilities
161,973
148,506
Officers compensation payable
60,258
52,020
Liabilities related to discontinued operations
12,831
Total liabilities
8,282,817
7,117,212
Minority interest, including unitholders in the Operating Partnership
1,249,651
1,256,441
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders equity:
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 34,052,351 and 34,169,572 shares
828,696
834,527
Common shares of beneficial interest: $.04 par value per share; authorized,200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 142,047,241 and 141,153,430 shares
5,722
5,675
Additional paid-in capital
4,274,050
4,233,047
Earnings in excess of distributions
160,420
103,061
5,268,888
5,176,310
Common shares issued to officers trust
(65,753
Deferred compensation shares earned but not yet delivered
69,140
69,547
Accumulated other comprehensive income
83,406
Total shareholders equity
5,336,954
5,263,510
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For The Three Months Ended September 30,
For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2006
2005
REVENUES:
Property rentals
391,574
346,654
1,153,153
1,022,131
Temperature Controlled Logistics
190,280
232,778
573,177
592,894
Tenant expense reimbursements
68,599
53,385
191,246
153,111
Fee and other income
28,021
20,647
71,267
72,052
Total revenues
678,474
653,464
1,988,843
1,840,188
EXPENSES:
Operating
347,742
351,989
999,508
930,245
Depreciation and amortization
102,293
82,029
291,478
242,551
General and administrative
52,318
48,051
150,745
134,506
Total expenses
502,353
482,069
1,441,731
1,307,302
Operating income
176,121
171,395
547,112
532,886
(Loss) income applicable to Alexanders
(3,586
3,699
7,569
42,115
(Loss) income applicable to Toys R Us
(40,699
(530
4,177
Income from partially-owned entities
23,010
4,702
43,696
20,522
Interest and other investment income (expense)
98,096
(35,663
137,194
135,458
Interest and debt expense
(115,747
(88,213
(340,463
(249,131
Net gain on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate
8,032
13,448
65,527
16,936
Minority interest of partially-owned entities
2,534
(768
5,378
962
Income from continuing operations
147,761
68,070
470,190
499,218
Income from discontinued operations, net of minority interest
8
1,229
33,505
35,845
Income before allocation to limited partners
147,769
69,299
503,695
535,063
Minority limited partners interest in the Operating Partnership
(13,103
(3,342
(46,301
(54,512
Perpetual preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership
(6,683
(27,215
(17,030
(60,908
Net income
127,983
38,742
440,364
419,643
Preferred share dividends
(14,351
(11,519
(43,162
(32,290
NET INCOME applicable to common shares
113,632
27,223
397,202
387,353
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE BASIC:
0.80
0.19
2.57
2.67
0.01
0.24
0.27
Net income per common share
0.20
2.81
2.94
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE DILUTED:
0.76
0.18
2.44
2.53
0.22
0.26
2.66
2.79
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
2.40
2.28
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs)
302,869
252,555
Equity in income of partially-owned entities, including Alexanders and Toys R Us
(55,442
(62,107
Net gain on dispositions of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate
(65,527
(16,936
Net gain on sale of real estate
(33,769
(31,614
46,302
54,512
Straight-lining of rental income
(47,688
(35,313
15,905
42,641
Amortization of below market leases, net
(15,558
(9,118
Net gain from derivative positions, including Sears Holdings, McDonalds and GMH
(65,589
(82,898
(5,378
(962
Write-off of issuance costs of preferred units redeemed
1,125
18,267
Loss on early extinguishment of debt and write-off of unamortized financing costs
15,596
Distributions of income from partially-owned entities
27,518
31,045
Other non-cash adjustments
3,977
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
33,047
(49,692
(48,222
37,980
(88,536
(74,426
25,844
9,273
Net cash provided by operating activities
486,838
502,850
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable
(361,841
(280,000
Acquisitions of real estate and other
(577,399
(634,933
Proceeds received on settlement of derivatives (primarily Sears Holdings)
135,028
Proceeds from sale of, and return of investment in, marketable securities
157,363
66,820
Additions to existing real estate
(139,751
(71,332
(156,051
(106,814
Proceeds from sale of real estate
110,388
126,584
Investments in partially-owned entities
(112,729
(944,653
Purchases of marketable securities
(83,698
(225,647
Distributions of capital from partially-owned entities
108,779
179,483
Proceeds received upon repayment of notes and mortgage loans receivable
169,746
375,000
Cash restricted, including mortgage escrows
2,527
46,491
Deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions, including pre-acquisition costs
(21,676
(15,058
Net cash used in investing activities
(769,314
(1,484,059
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from borrowings
1,807,091
890,000
Repayments of borrowings
(802,785
(202,563
Dividends paid on common shares
(339,844
(302,435
Distributions to minority partners
(65,303
(93,691
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(43,257
(22,974
Debt issuance costs
(15,166
(8,495
Exercise of share options
9,510
46,123
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
(174,254
Redemption of perpetual preferred shares and units
(45,000
(782,000
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares and units
43,862
471,673
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
780,750
Net cash provided by financing activities
374,854
776,388
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
92,378
(204,821
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
599,282
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
394,461
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest (including capitalized interest of $16,014 and $11,613)
321,676
242,238
Non-Cash Transactions:
Financing assumed in acquisitions
283,695
81,000
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
174,254
Mortgage notes payable legally defeased
163,620
Conversion of Class A Operating Partnership units to common shares
22,458
127,440
Unrealized net gain on securities available for sale
22,089
89,752
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Organization
Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and conducts its business through Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the Operating Partnership). All references to our, we, us, the Company and Vornado refer to Vornado Realty Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 89.7% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership at September 30, 2006.
Substantially all of Vornado Realty Trusts assets are held through subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. Accordingly, Vornado Realty Trusts cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors.
2.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed 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, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vornado and its majority-owned subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership, as well as certain partially-owned entities in which we own more than 50% unless a partner has shared board and management representation and substantive participation rights on all significant business decisions, or 50% or less when (i) we are the primary beneficiary and the entity qualifies as a variable interest entity under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (Revised) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46R), or (ii) when we are a general partner that meets the criteria under Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 04-05. All significant inter-company amounts have been eliminated. Equity interests in partially-owned entities are accounted for under the equity method of accounting when they do not meet the criteria for consolidation and our ownership interest is greater than 20%. When partially-owned investments are in partnership form, the 20% threshold for equity method accounting is generally reduced to 3% to 5%, based on our ability to influence the operating and financial policies of the partnership. Investments accounted for under the equity method are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of the net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions to or from these entities. Investments in partially-owned entities that do not meet the criteria for consolidation or for equity method accounting are accounted for on the cost method.
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Certain prior year balances related to discontinued operations have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation.
3.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123R). SFAS No. 123R replaces SFAS No. 123 and requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements and measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. We adopted SFAS No. 123R on the modified prospective method on January 1, 2006. This adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections A Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3 (SFAS NO. 154). SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle by requiring retrospective application to prior periods financial statements of the change in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS No. 154 also requires that a change in depreciation or amortization for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. We adopted SFAS No. 154 on January 1, 2006. This adoption had no effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments An Amendment of SFAS No. 133 and No. 140 (SFAS No. 155). The purpose of SFAS No. 155 is to simplify the accounting for certain hybrid financial instruments by permitting fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. SFAS No. 155 also eliminates the restriction on passive derivative instruments that a qualifying special-purpose entity may hold. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year beginning after September 15, 2006. We believe that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2007 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an Amendment of SFAS No. 140 (SFAS No. 156). SFAS No. 156 requires separate recognition of a servicing asset and a servicing liability each time an entity undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract. This statement also requires that servicing assets and liabilities be initially recorded at fair value and subsequently adjusted to the fair value at the end of each reporting period. This statement is effective in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. We believe that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2007 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a companys financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. We believe that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2007 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. This statement clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. This statement is effective in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We believe that the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2008 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an Amendment of SFAS No. 87, 88, 106 and 132R (SFAS No. 158). SFAS No. 158 requires an employer to (i) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plans overfunded status or a liability for a plans underfunded status; (ii) measure a plans assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employers fiscal year (with limited exceptions); and (iii) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. Those changes will be reported in comprehensive income of a business entity. The requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements are effective as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, for entities with publicly traded equity securities, and at the end of the fiscal year ending after June 15, 2007, for all other entities. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employers fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. We believe the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2007 will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108), which becomes effective beginning on January 1, 2007. SAB 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior period misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108 provides for the quantification of the impact of correcting all misstatements, including both the carryover and reversing effects of prior year misstatements, on the current year financial statements. If a misstatement is material to the current year financial statements, the prior year financial statements should also be corrected, even though such revision was, and continues to be, immaterial to the prior year financial statements. Correcting prior year financial statements for immaterial errors would not require previously filed reports to be amended. Such correction should be made in the current period filings. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SAB 108.
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4.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions:
San Francisco Bay Area Properties
On January 10, 2006, we acquired four properties consisting of 189,000 square feet of retail and office space in the San Francisco Bay area for approximately $72,000,000 in cash, including closing costs. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our financial position and results of operations from the date of acquisition.
Springfield Mall
On January 31, 2006, we closed on an option to purchase the 1.4 million square foot Springfield Mall which is located on 79 acres at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Franconia Road in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, and is anchored by Macys, and J.C. Penney and Target, who own their stores aggregating 389,000 square feet. The purchase price for the option was $35,600,000, of which we paid $14,000,000 in cash at closing and the remainder of $21,600,000 will be paid in installments over four years. We intend to redevelop, reposition and re-tenant the mall and have committed to spend $25,000,000 in capital expenditures over a six-year period from the closing of the option agreement. The option becomes exercisable upon the passing of one of the existing principals of the selling entity and may be deferred at our election through November 2012. Upon exercise of the option, we will pay $80,000,000 to acquire the mall, subject to the existing mortgage of $180,000,000, which will be amortized to $149,000,000 at maturity in 2013. Upon closing of the option on January 31, 2006, we acquired effective control of the mall, including management of the mall and right to the malls net cash flow. Accordingly, we consolidate the accounts of the mall into our financial position and results of operations pursuant to the provisions of FIN 46R. We have a 2.5% minority partner in this transaction.
BNA Complex
On February 17, 2006, we entered into an agreement to sell our 277,000 square foot Crystal Mall Two office building, located in Arlington, Virginia, to The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) for use as its corporate headquarters, subject to the buildout of the building to agreed-upon specifications. Simultaneously, we agreed to acquire a three building complex from BNA containing approximately 300,000 square feet, which is located in Washington D.C.s West End between Georgetown and the Central Business District. We will receive sales proceeds of approximately $100,000,000 for Crystal Mall Two and recognize a net gain on sale of approximately $23,000,000. We will pay BNA $111,000,000 for the three building complex. One of the buildings, containing 130,000 square feet, will remain an office building, while the other two buildings will be redeveloped into residential condominiums. These transactions are expected to close in the second half of 2007.
San Jose, California Ground-up Development
On March 29, 2006, a joint venture, in which we have a 45% equity interest and are a co-managing partner, acquired 55 acres of land in San Jose, California for approximately $59,600,000, including closing costs. The purchase price was funded with $20,643,000 of cash contributed by the partners, of which our share was $9,289,000, and $38,957,000 drawn on a $117,000,000 acquisition/construction loan. The remainder of the loan will be used to fund the development of a 635,000 square foot retail center on the site. As of September 30, 2006, $47,708,000 was outstanding under the loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% (7.13% at September 30, 2006) and matures in March 2009 with a one-year extension option. Upon completion of the development we have an option to acquire our partners 55% equity interest at a 7% unlevered yield. We account for this investment on the equity method.
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Acquisitions and Dispositions - continued
1925 K Street
On April 13, 2006, we acquired the 92.65% interest that we did not already own of 1925 K Street, a 150,000 square foot office building located in the Central Business District of Washington, DC. The purchase price for the 92.65% interest was $52,800,000, consisting of $34,600,000 in cash and $18,200,000 of existing mortgage debt. Mitchell N. Schear, President of our Washington, DC Office division, received $3,675,000 for his share of the proceeds as a partner of the selling entity. We plan to redevelop this property into a 226,000 square foot Class A office building at a cost of approximately $80,000,000. We consolidate the accounts of this property into our financial position and results of operations from the date of acquisition.
1540 Broadway
On July 11, 2006, we acquired the retail, signage and parking components of 1540 Broadway located in Manhattans Times Square between 45th and 46th Street. The purchase price was approximately $260,000,000 in cash. The property contains 152,000 square feet of retail space which is 60% occupied. The principal tenants are Virgin Records and Planet Hollywood. We consolidate the accounts of this property into our financial position and results of operations from the date of acquisition.
Refrigerated Warehouses
On August 31, 2006, a subsidiary of Americold Realty Trust (Americold) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from ConAgra Foods, Inc. (ConAgra Foods) four refrigerated warehouse facilities and the lease on a fifth facility, with an option to purchase. These five warehouses contain a total of 1.7 million square feet and 48.9 million cubic feet. The aggregate purchase price, including closing costs, is approximately $190,000,000, consisting of $152,000,000 in cash to ConAgra Foods and $38,000,000 representing the recording of a capital lease obligation for the fifth facility. On October 10, 2006, a subsidiary of Americold assumed the leasehold on the fifth facility and the related capital lease obligation. Americold expects to complete the balance of this acquisition in the first quarter of 2007.
Toys R Us Stores
On September 14, 2006, we entered into an agreement to purchase up to 44 previously closed Toys R Us stores for up to $190,000,000. On October 16, 2006, we completed the first phase of the agreement by acquiring 37 stores for $171,000,000 in cash. These properties, of which 18 are owned in fee, 8 are ground leased and 11 are space leased, aggregate 1.5 million square feet and are primarily located in seven east coast states, Texas and California. Of these properties, 25 are leased or subleased to other retailers and 12 are currently vacant. All of these stores were part of the store closing program announced by Toys R Us in January 2006.
We expect to purchase six of the remaining stores by the end of the first quarter of 2007, subject to landlords consent, where applicable, and customary closing conditions. The seventh store we agreed to purchase was sold by Toys R Us to a third party.
Our 32.9% share of Toys R Us (Toys) net gain on this transaction will be recorded as an adjustment to the basis of our investment in Toys and will not be recorded as income.
Filenes, Boston, Massachusetts
On October 13, 2006, we entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Gale International, LLC to acquire and redevelop the Filenes property located in the Downtown Crossing district of Boston, Massachusetts which we had agreed to purchase from Federated Department Stores, Inc. The purchase price is approximately $100,000,000 in cash. Current plans for the development include over 1,200,000 square feet, consisting of office, retail, condominium apartments and a hotel. The project is subject to governmental approvals. The purchase is expected to close in the first quarter of 2007, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Other
In addition to the acquisitions described above, during 2006 we completed $288,739,000 of other real estate acquisitions and investments in 12 separate transactions, comprised of $274,239,000 in cash and $14,500,000 of existing mortgage debt.
Dispositions:
424 Sixth Avenue
On March 13, 2006, we sold 424 Sixth Avenue, a 10,000 square foot retail property located in New York City, for $22,000,000, which resulted in a net gain of $9,218,000.
33 North Dearborn Street
On March 14, 2006, we sold 33 North Dearborn Street, a 336,000 square foot office building located in Chicago, Illinois, for $46,000,000, which resulted in a net gain of $4,835,000. All of the proceeds from the sale were used to fund a portion of the purchase price of the San Francisco Bay area properties (see Acquisitions above) pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
1919 South Eads Street
On June 22, 2006, we sold 1919 South Eads Street, a 96,000 square foot office building located in Arlington, Virginia, for $38,400,000, which resulted in a net gain of $17,609,000.
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5.
Derivative Instruments and Marketable Securities
Investment in McDonalds Corporation (McDonalds) (NYSE: MCD)
In July 2005, we acquired an aggregate of 858,000 common shares of McDonalds for $25,346,000, an average price of $29.54 per share. These shares are recorded as marketable equity securities on our consolidated balance sheets and are classified as available for sale. Appreciation or depreciation in the fair market value of these shares is recorded as an increase or decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income in the shareholders equity section of our consolidated balance sheet and not recognized in income. At September 30, 2006, based on McDonalds closing stock price of $39.12 per share, $4,736,000 of appreciation in the value of these shares was included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
During the second half of 2005, we acquired an economic interest in an additional 14,565,500 McDonalds common shares through a series of privately negotiated transactions with a financial institution pursuant to which we purchased a call option and simultaneously sold a put option at the same strike price on McDonalds common shares. These call and put options had an initial weighted-average strike price of $32.66 per share, or an aggregate of $475,692,000, expire on various dates between July 30, 2007 and September 10, 2007 and provide for net cash settlement. Under these agreements, the strike price for each pair of options increases at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points (up to 95 basis points under certain circumstances) and is credited for the dividends received on the shares. The options provide us with the same economic gain or loss as if we had purchased the underlying common shares and borrowed the aggregate purchase price at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points. Because these options are derivatives and do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the gains or losses resulting from the mark-to-market of the options at the end of each reporting period are recognized as an increase or decrease in interest and other investment income on our consolidated statements of income.
In the three months ended March 31, 2006, we sold 2,119,500 of the option shares in the derivative position at a weighted average sales price of $35.49. In the three months ended June 30, 2006, we acquired an additional 1,250,000 option shares at a weighted average purchase price of $33.08. As of September 30, 2006, there are 13,696,000 option shares in the derivative position with an adjusted weighted average strike price of $32.70 per share or an aggregate of $447,822,000. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized net gains of $68,796,000 and $60,581,000, respectively, representing the mark-to-market of the shares in the derivative to $39.12 per share, net of the expense resulting from the LIBOR charges.
Our aggregate net gain recognized from inception of this investment through September 30, 2006 is $77,635,000.
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Investment in Sears, Roebuck and Co. (Sears)
In August and September 2004, we acquired an economic interest in 7,916,900 Sears common shares through a series of privately negotiated transactions with a financial institution pursuant to which we purchased a call option and simultaneously sold a put option at the same strike price on Sears common shares. These call and put options had an initial weighted-average strike price of $39.82 per share, or an aggregate of $315,250,000, expire in April 2006 and provide for net cash settlement. Under these agreements, the strike price for each pair of options increases at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points and is credited for the dividends received on the shares. The options provide us with the same economic gain or loss as if we had purchased the underlying common shares and borrowed the aggregate strike price at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points. Because these options are derivatives and do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the gains or losses resulting from the mark-to-market of the options at the end of each reporting period are recognized as an increase or decrease in interest and other investment income on our consolidated statement of income.
On March 30, 2005, as a result of the merger between Sears and Kmart and pursuant to the terms of the contract, our derivative position representing 7,916,900 Sears common shares became a derivative position representing 2,491,819 common shares of Sears Holdings, Inc. (Sears Holdings) (NYSE: SHLD) valued at $323,936,000 based on the then closing share price of $130.00 and $146,663,000 of cash. As a result, we recognized a net gain of $58,443,000 based on the fair value of the derivative position on March 30, 2005. In 2005 we sold 402,660 of the option shares at a weighted average sales price of $124.44 per share. In the first quarter of 2006, we settled the entire derivative position by selling the remaining 2,089,159 option shares at a weighted average sales price of $125.43, which resulted in a net gain of $18,611,000, comprised of $20,673,000 from the remaining option shares sold, partially offset by, $2,062,000 of expense resulting from the increase in strike price for the LIBOR charge.
Our aggregate net gain realized from inception of this investment through settlement was $142,877,000.
Sears Canada, Inc. (Sears Canada)
On April 3, 2006, we tendered the 7,500,000 Sears Canada shares we owned to Sears Holdings at the increased tender price of Cdn. $18.00 per share (the equivalent at that time of US $15.68 per share), which resulted in a net gain of $55,438,000, representing the difference between the tender price, and our carrying amount of $8.29 per share. The net gain is reflected as a component of net gain on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate on our consolidated statement of income. Together with income recognized in the fourth quarter of 2005 that resulted from a Sears Canada special dividend, the aggregate net gain from inception on our $143,737,000 investment was $78,323,000. If at any time on or before December 31, 2008 Sears Canada or any of its affiliates pays more than Cdn. $18.00 per share to acquire Sears Canada common shares from third parties, we will be entitled to receive the difference as additional consideration for the shares we sold.
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6.
Investments in Partially-Owned Entities
The carrying amount of our investments in partially-owned entities and income (loss) recognized from such investments are as follows:
Investments:
As of September 30, 2006
As of December 31, 2005
Toys R Us, Inc. (Toys) (see page 19)
H Street Building Corporation (H Street) non-consolidated subsidiaries (1)
204,940
196,563
Newkirk Master Limited Partnership (Newkirk MLP)
183,692
172,488
Alexanders Inc. (Alexanders) (see page 20)
106,089
105,241
GMH Communities L.P. (GMH) (see page 20)
106,571
90,103
Beverly Connection (2)
81,274
103,251
383,032
276,377
Equity in Net Income (Loss): (Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Toys:
32.9% share of equity in net loss (3)
(41,720
(1,977
(3,614
Interest and other income
1,021
1,447
7,791
Alexanders:
33% share of:
Equity in net income before net gain on sale of condominiumsand stock appreciation rights compensation expense
4,580
3,129
13,176
10,823
Net gain on sale of condominiums
1,960
28,134
Stock appreciation rights compensation expense
(10,797
(5,961
(18,356
(15,428
Equity in net (loss) income
(6,217
(872
(600
23,529
Management and leasing fees
2,471
2,355
7,604
6,713
Development and guarantee fees
160
1,615
565
5,851
Interest income
601
6,022
Newkirk MLP:
15.8% in 2006 and 22.5% in 2005 share of equity in net income (loss)
13,574
(4)
(970
) (4)
(5)
7,174
30
(334
88
923
13,604
(1,304
22,177
8,097
H Street:
50% share of equity in income (1)
4,065
8,376
Beverly Connection:
50% share of equity in net loss
(1,844
(1,120
(7,867
(2,611
Interest and fee income
2,862
1,855
9,199
4,877
1,018
735
1,332
2,266
GMH:
13.5% in 2006 and 12.22% in 2005 share of equity in net income
15
495
995
4,308
4,776
(6)
11,796
9,164
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See notes on following page.
Investments in Partially-Owned Entities - continued
Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)
We account for our investment in H Street partially owned entities on the equity method on a one-quarter lag basis. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2006, two 50% owned entities that are contesting our acquisition of H Street impeded access to their financial information and accordingly, we were unable to record our pro rata share of their earnings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, based on the financial information provided to us, we recognized equity in net income of $4,065 and $8,376, respectively, from these entities, of which $1,083 and $3,890, respectively, represents our 50% share of their earnings for the period from July 20, 2005 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
(2)
In connection with our preferred equity investment to this venture, we provided the venture with a $59,500 first mortgage loan, which bore interest at 10% through its scheduled maturity in February 2006. On February 11, 2006, $35,000 of our loan to the venture was converted to additional preferred equity on the same terms as our existing preferred equity and the maturity date of the loan was extended. On June 30, 2006, the venture completed a $100,000 refinancing and repaid to us the remaining $24,500 balance of the loan. The ventures new loan bears interest at LIBOR (capped at 5.5%) plus 2.20% (7.52% as of September 30, 2006) and matures in July 2008 with 3 one-year extension options.
(3)
The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys fourth quarter net income accounts for more than 80% of its fiscal year net income. Because Toys fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31, we record our 32.9% share of Toys net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis.
The three months ended September 30, 2006 includes $10,842 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. The three months ended September 30, 2005 includes (i) $7,992 for our share of Newkirk MLPs losses on the early extinguishment of debt and write-off of related deferred financing costs, (ii) $2,586 for our share of impairment losses, partially offset by (iii) $3,509 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate.
The nine months ended September 30, 2006 includes $10,842 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. The nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes (i) $7,992 for our share of Newkirk MLPs losses on the early extinguishment of debt and write-off of related deferred financing costs, (ii) $6,602 for our share of impairment losses, partially offset by (iii) $3,723 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate.
Includes $2,173 for a prepayment penalty from the Monmouth Mall venture in August 2005 upon the repayment of our initial preferred equity investment.
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Below is a summary of the debt of partially-owned entities as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, none of which is guaranteed by us.
100% of Partially-Owned Entities Debt
Toys (32.9% interest):
$1.3 billion senior credit facility, due 2008, LIBOR plus 3.00% (8.33% at September 30, 2006)
1,300,000
$1.9 billion bridge loan, due 2012, LIBOR plus 5.25%
1,900,000
$804 million secured term loan facility, due 2012, LIBOR plus 4.25% (9.67% at September 30, 2006)
800,000
Mortgage loan, due 2007, LIBOR plus 1.30% (6.63% at September 30, 2006)
Senior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013, 4.56% plus 0.28% to 1.50% (5.02% at September 30, 2006)
663,000
7.625% bonds, due 2011 (Face value $500,000)
476,000
475,000
7.875% senior notes, due 2013 (Face value $400,000)
368,000
366,000
7.375% senior notes, due 2018 (Face value $400,000)
327,000
324,000
Toys R Us - Japan short-term borrowings, 2006, tiered rates (weighted-average rate 0.39% at September 30, 2006)
316,000
6.875% bonds, due 2006 (Face value $250,000)
250,000
253,000
$200 million asset sale facility, due 2008, LIBOR plus 3.00% - 4.00% (8.39% at September 30, 2006)
200,000
8.750% debentures, due 2021 (Face value $200,000)
193,000
Spanish real estate facility, due 2013, 1.50% plus EURIBOR (4.51% at September 30, 2006)
172,000
Toys R Us - Japan bank loans, due 2010-2014, 1.20%-2.80%
165,000
$1.0 billion senior facility, due 2006-2011, LIBOR plus 1.50% (6.11% at September 30, 2006)
157,000
1,035,000
Junior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013, LIBOR plus 2.25% (6.81% at September 30, 2006)
116,000
French real estate facility, due 2013, 1.50% plus EURIBOR (4.51% at September 30, 2006)
83,000
Note at an effective cost of 2.23% due in semi-annual installments through 2008
64,000
82,000
$2.0 billion credit facility, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.75%-3.75% (6.60% at September 30, 2006)
434,000
1,160,000
15,000
32,000
6,899,000
6,620,000
Alexanders (33% interest):
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable collateralized by the office space, due in February 2014, with interest at 5.33% (prepayable without penalty)
395,558
400,000
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable, collateralized by the retail space, due in July 2015, with interest at 4.93% (prepayable without penalty)
320,000
Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center mortgage note payable, due in June 2011, with interest at 7.46% (prepayable with yield maintenance)
208,017
210,539
Rego Park mortgage note payable, due in June 2009, with interest at 7.25% (prepayable without penalty after March 2009)
80,342
80,926
Paramus mortgage note payable, due in October 2011, with interest at 5.92% (prepayable without penalty)
68,000
1,071,917
1,079,465
Newkirk MLP (15.8% interest in 2006 and 15.8% interest in 2005): Portion of first mortgages collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2006 to 2024, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.77% at September 30, 2006 (various prepayment terms)
856,884
742,879
GMH (13.5% interest in 2006 and 11.3% interest in 2005): Mortgage notes payable, collateralized by 57 properties, due from 2007 to 2015, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.34% (various prepayment terms)
889,415
688,412
H Street (50% interest): Mortgage notes payable, collateralized by 6 properties, due from 2006 to 2029 with a weighted average interest rate of 6.88% at September 30, 2006
341,174
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Partially-Owned Office Buildings:
Kaempfer Properties (2.5% to 5.0% interests in two partnerships) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2011 to 2031, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.62% at September 30, 2006 (various prepayment terms)
145,880
166,460
Fairfax Square (20% interest) mortgage note payable, due in August 2009, with interest at 7.50%
65,450
66,235
330 Madison Avenue (25% interest) mortgage note payable, due in April 2008, with interest at 6.52% (prepayable with yield maintenance)
60,000
825 Seventh Avenue (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in October 2014, with interest at 8.07% (prepayable with yield maintenance)
22,243
22,484
Rosslyn Plaza (46% interest) mortgage note payable, due in November 2007, with interest at 7.28% (prepayable without penalty)
57,578
58,120
West 57th Street (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in October 2009, with interest at 4.94% (prepayable without penalty after July 2009)
29,000
Verde Realty Master Limited Partnership (6.39% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2006 to 2025, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.61% at September 30, 2006 (various prepayment terms)
221,944
176,345
Monmouth Mall (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in September 2015, with interest at 5.44% (prepayable with yield maintenance)
Green Courte Real Estate Partners, LLC (8.3% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2006 to 2015, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.62% at September 30, 2006 (various prepayment terms)
188,227
159,573
San Jose, California Ground-up Development (45% interest) construction loan, due in March 2009, with a one-year extension option and interest at 7.13% (LIBOR plus 1.75%)
47,708
Beverly Connection (50% interest) mortgage and mezzanine loans payable, due in March 2008 and July 2008, with a weighted average interest rate of 10.02%, $70,000 of which is due to Vornado (prepayable with yield maintenance)
170,000
69,003
TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings (25% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the entitys real estate, due from 2008 to 2013, with a weighted average interest rate of 9.12% at September 30, 2006 (various prepayment terms)
43,354
40,239
478-486 Broadway (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due October 2007, with interest at 8.53% (LIBOR plus 3.15%) (prepayable with yield maintenance)
20,000
Wells/Kinzie Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in May 2009, with interest at 7.03%
14,836
15,067
Orleans Hubbard Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in March 2009, with interest at 7.03%
9,308
9,455
26,305
24,426
Based on our ownership interest in the partially-owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially-owned entities was $3,286,180,000 and $3,002,346,000 as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
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Toys
On July 21, 2005, a joint venture owned equally by us, Bain Capital and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. acquired Toys for $26.75 per share in cash or approximately $6.6 billion. In connection therewith, we invested $428,000,000 of the $1.3 billion of equity in the venture, consisting of $407,000,000 in cash and $21,000,000 in Toys common shares held by us. This investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
In the first quarter of 2006, Toys closed 87 Toys R Us stores in the United States as a result of its store-closing program. Toys incurred restructuring and other charges aggregating approximately $127,000,000 before tax, which includes $44,000,000 for the cost of liquidating the inventory. Of this amount, $94,000,000 was recognized in Toys fourth quarter ending January 28, 2006 and $33,000,000 was recorded in Toys first quarter ending April 29, 2006. Our 32.9% share of the $127,000,000 charge is $42,000,000, of which $33,000,000 had no income statement effect as a result of purchase price accounting and the remaining portion relating to the cost of liquidating inventory of approximately $10,000,000 after-tax, was recognized as an expense as part of our equity in Toys net income in the first quarter of 2006.
On July 19, 2006, Toys completed a financing, consisting of an $804,000,000, six-year term loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 4.25% (9.6% at September 30, 2006) and a $200,000,000, two-year term loan bearing interest at an initial rate of LIBOR plus 3.00% (8.39% at September 30, 2006) for the first three months (increasing to 3.50% for the next three months and then to 4.00% for the remainder of the term). The proceeds from these loans were used to repay Toys $973,000,000 bridge loan, including the $76,816,000 balance due to us.
The unaudited information set forth below presents our pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 (including Toys results for the three and nine months ended July 30, 2005) as if the above transaction occurred on February 1, 2004. The unaudited pro forma information below is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results would have been had the Toys transaction been consummated on February 1, 2004, nor does it represent the results of operations for any future periods. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary to reflect this transaction have been made.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Actual
Pro Forma
Revenues
21,938
518,509
1,631
(52,774
Net income (loss)
(3,646
404,827
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
(15,165
372,537
Net income (loss) per common share basic
(0.11
2.83
Net income (loss) per common share diluted
2.68
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Alexanders, Inc. (Alexanders) (NYSE: ALX):
We own 33% of the outstanding common stock of Alexanders at September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, the market value of our investment in Alexanders was $513,175,000, based on Alexanders September 30, 2006 closing share price of $310.25. We manage, lease and develop Alexanders properties pursuant to agreements, which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable. In addition, we provide property management services for the common area of 731 Lexington Avenue for an annual fee of $220,000, escalating at 3% per annum.
As of September 30, 2006, Alexanders owed us $34,967,000 for fees under the above agreements.
GMH Communities L.P. (GMH)
As of September 30, 2006, we own 7,337,857 limited partnership units (which are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into common shares of GMH Communities Trust (GCT) (NYSE: GCT), a real estate investment trust that conducts its business through GMH and of which it is the sole general partner, and 2,517,247 common shares of GCT (1,817,247 shares were received upon exercise of our warrants discussed below), or 13.5% of the limited partnership interest of GMH. As of September 30, 2006, the market value of our investment in GMH and GCT was $124,372,000, based on GCTs September 30, 2006 closing share price of $12.62.
We account for our investment in GMH on the equity method and record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis as we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that GCT files its financial statements. On July 31, 2006 GCT filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which restated the quarterly financial results of each of the first three quarters of 2005. On September 15, 2006 GCT filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006. GMHs earnings for their fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006 were not available in time to be recorded in our financial results for the second quarter of 2006. Accordingly, our earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 include equity in net income of $15,000, which consists of (i) a $94,000 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005, and (ii) $109,000 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
On May 2, 2006, the date our GMH warrants were to expire, we received 1,817,247 GCT common shares through an automatic cashless exercise. The amount of the shares received was equal to the excess of GCTs average closing share price for the trailing 20-day period ending on May 1, 2006 and the $8.22 exercise price, divided by GCTs average closing share price for the trailing 20-day period ending on May 1, 2006, then multiplied by 6,085,180 warrants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized a net loss of $16,370,000, the difference between the value of the GCT common shares received on May 2, 2006 and GCTs closing share price on December 31, 2005. From inception of our investment in the warrants, including the first tranche of warrants exercised on November 3, 2004, the aggregate net gain recognized was $51,352,000.
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7.
Notes and Mortgage Loans Receivable
Equinox Loan
On February 10, 2006 we acquired a 50% interest in a $115,000,000 note issued by Related Equinox Holdings II, LLC (the Note), for $57,500,000 in cash. The Note is secured by a pledge of the stock of Related Equinox Holdings II. Related Equinox Holdings II owns Equinox Holdings, which in turn owns all of the assets and obligations, including the fitness clubs, operated under the Equinox brand. The Note is junior to a $50,000,000 (undrawn) revolving loan and $280,000,000 of senior unsecured obligations. The Note is senior to $125,000,000 of cash equity contributed by third parties for their acquisition of the Equinox fitness club business. The Note matures on February 15, 2013 and bears interest at 14% through February 15, 2011, increasing by 3% per annum through maturity. The Note is prepayable at any time after February 15, 2009.
Mervyns Loans
On April 12, 2006, we acquired a 23.6% interest in two mezzanine loans totaling $138,136,000, for $32,560,000 in cash. The loans mature in January 2008 with two one-year extension options and bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.84% (9.16% at September 30, 2006).
LNR Loans
In 2005 we made a $135,000,000 loan to Riley HoldCo Corp., consisting of a $60,000,000 mezzanine loan and a $75,000,000 fixed rate unsecured loan. We received principal payments on the mezzanine loan of $5,557,000 and $13,901,000, on February 6, 2006 and June 2, 2006, respectively. On July 12, 2006, the remaining $40,542,000 balance of the mezzanine loan was repaid with a pre-payment premium of $972,000, which was recognized as interest and other investment income in the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Tharaldson Lodging Companies Loan
On June 16, 2006, we acquired an 81.5% interest in a $95,968,000 mezzanine loan to Tharaldson Lodging Companies for $78,166,000 in cash. The loan is secured by a 107 hotel property portfolio with brands including Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, Comfort Inn, and Courtyard by Marriott. The loan is subordinate to $671,778,000 of debt and is senior to approximately $192,000,000 of other debt and equity. The loan matures in April 2008, with three one-year extensions, provides for a 0.75% placement fee and bears interest at LIBOR plus 4.30% (9.62% at September 30, 2006).
Drake Hotel Loan
On June 19, 2006, we acquired a 49% interest in a $37,789,000 mezzanine loan for $18,517,000 in cash. The loan matures in April 2007, with a six month extension option and bears interest at LIBOR plus 10% (15.32% at September 30, 2006).
280 Park Avenue Loan
On June 30, 2006, we made a $73,750,000 mezzanine loan secured by the equity interests in 280 Park Avenue, a 1.2 million square foot office building, located between 48th and 49th Street in Manhattan. The loan bears interest at 10.25% and matures in June 2016. The loan is subordinate to $1.036 billion of other debt and is senior to approximately $260,000,000 of equity and interest reserves.
Sheffield Loan
On July 7, 2006, we were repaid the $108,000,000 outstanding balance of the Sheffield mezzanine loan, together with accrued interest of $1,165,000 and a prepayment premium of $2,288,000, which was recognized as interest and other investment income in the three months ended September 30, 2006.
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Notes and Mortgage Loans Receivable - continued
Fortress Loan
On August 2, 2006, we purchased bonds for $99,500,000 in cash, representing a 7% interest in two margin loans aggregating $1.430 billion. The loans were made to two separate funds owned by Fortress Investment Group LLC and are secured by $3.8 billion of publicly traded equity securities. The loans mature in June 2007 with an automatic extension to December 2007 and bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.50% (8.82% at September 30, 2006).
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Identified Intangible Assets, Intangible Liabilities and Goodwill
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets, intangible liabilities (deferred credit) and goodwill as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
Identified intangible assets (included in other assets):
Gross amount
303,624
266,268
Accumulated amortization
(92,969
(73,893
Net
210,655
192,375
Goodwill (included in other assets):
10,384
11,122
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred credit):
304,643
217,640
(85,760
(66,748
218,883
150,892
Amortization of acquired below market leases, net of acquired above market leases (a component of rental income) was $7,087,000 and $15,558,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and $3,471,000 and $9,145,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. The estimated annual amortization of acquired below market leases, net of acquired above market leases for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:
2007
15,760
2008
14,878
2009
13,610
2010
11,118
2011
11,535
The estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:
19,903
18,733
17,560
16,180
14,280
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9.
Debt
The following is a summary of our debt:
Interest Rate as of
Balance as of
Notes and Mortgages Payable:
Maturity
Fixed Interest:
Office:
New York:
888 Seventh Avenue
01/16
5.71%
318,554
770 Broadway (1)
03/16
5.65%
353,000
Two Penn Plaza
02/11
4.97%
297,510
300,000
909 Third Avenue
04/15
5.64%
221,058
223,193
Eleven Penn Plaza
12/14
5.20%
214,429
216,795
866 UN Plaza
05/07
8.39%
45,825
46,854
Washington, DC:
Crystal Park 1-5 (2)
08/07-08/13
6.66%-7.08%
202,206
249,212
Crystal Gateway 1-4, Crystal Square 5
07/12-01/25
6.75%-7.09%
208,279
210,849
Crystal Square 2, 3 and 4
10/10-11/14
6.82%-7.08%
136,993
138,990
Warner Building (3)
05/16
6.26%
292,700
137,236
Bowen Building (4)
06/16
6.14%
115,022
Skyline Place (5)
08/06-12/09
6.60%-6.87%
94,298
128,732
Reston Executive I, II and III
01/13
5.57%
93,000
1101 17th , 1140 Connecticut, 1730 M and 1150 17th
08/10
6.74%
91,633
92,862
Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2
01/08
7.05%
74,812
75,970
Crystal Gateway N. and Arlington Plaza
11/07
6.77%
52,901
57,078
One Skyline Tower
06/08
7.12%
61,858
62,724
Crystal Malls 1-4
12/11
6.91%
44,362
49,214
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue
06/12
7.26%
47,948
48,358
Retail:
Cross-collateralized mortgages payable on 42 shopping centers
03/10
7.93%
464,859
469,842
Green Acres Mall
02/08
6.75%
141,131
143,250
Broadway Mall
07/13
6.42%
93,885
94,783
Westbury Retail Condominium
06/18
5.29%
80,000
Las Catalinas Mall
11/13
6.97%
63,706
64,589
Montehiedra Town Center (6)
6.04%
120,000
57,095
Forest Plaza
05/09
4.00%
19,450
20,094
Rockville Town Center
12/10
5.52%
14,966
15,207
Lodi Shopping Center
06/14
5.12%
11,615
11,890
386 West Broadway
05/13
5.09%
4,848
4,951
04/13
5.45%
195,050
Springfield Mall - present value of purchase option
11/12
75,912
Merchandise Mart:
Boston Design Center
09/15
5.02%
72,000
Washington Design Center
11/11
6.95%
46,485
46,932
High Point (7)
08/16
6.11%
195,000
Market Square (7)
43,781
Furniture Plaza (7)
43,027
Other (7)
17,831
Temperature Controlled Logistics:
Cross-collateralized mortgages payable on 55 properties
05/08
6.89%
457,277
469,903
Other:
Industrial Warehouses
10/11
47,358
47,803
Total Fixed Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable
6.32%
5,069,930
4,152,599
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See notes on page 25.
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Debt - continued
Spread over LIBOR
Variable Interest:
62,099
Commerce Executive III, IV and V
07/07
L+70
6.03%
32,240
32,690
Commerce Executive III, IV and V B
18,433
04/07
L+145
6.78%
19,506
Warner Building $32 million line of credit (3)
12,717
Cross-collateralized mortgages payable on 27 properties (8)
06/07
L+125
6.50%
430,000
245,208
220 Central Park South (9)
10/06
L+350
8.87%
95,000
90,732
03/07
6.38%
29,989
9,933
Total Variable Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable
6.82%
625,168
641,812
Total Notes and Mortgages Payable
Senior Unsecured Notes:
Senior unsecured notes due 2007 at fair value (accreted carrying amount of $499,508 and $499,786)
L+77
497,977
499,445
Senior unsecured notes due 2009
08/09
4.50%
248,889
249,628
Senior unsecured notes due 2010
4.75%
199,199
199,816
Senior unsecured notes due 2011 (10)
5.60%
249,797
Total senior unsecured notes
Exchangeable senior debentures due 2025
04/25
3.88%
$1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility ($19,746 reserved for outstanding letters of credit) (11)
06/10
L+55
5.87%
AmeriCold $30 million secured revolving credit facility ($17,000 reserved for outstanding letters of credit)
10/08
Prime
8.25%
Mortgage Note Payable related to discontinued operations:
11,757
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On February 9, 2006, we completed a $353,000 refinancing of our 770 Broadway property. The loan bears interest at 5.65% and matures in March 2016. We realized net proceeds of $173,000 after repaying the existing floating rate loan and closing costs.
On April 3, 2006 we repaid the $43,496 balance of the Crystal Park 5 mortgage.
On May 5, 2006, we repaid the existing debt on the Warner Building and completed a 10-year interest-only refinancing of $292,700. The loan bears interest at 6.26% and matures in May 2016. We realized net proceeds of $133,000 after repaying the existing loan, closing costs and a prepayment penalty of $9,818. As part of the purchase price accounting for the December 27, 2005 acquisition of the Warner Building, we accrued a liability for the unfavorable terms of the debt assumed in the acquisition. Accordingly, the prepayment penalty did not result in an expense on our consolidated statement of income.
On May 23, 2006 we completed a $115,000 refinancing of the Bowen Building. This interest-only loan bears interest at 6.14% and matures in June 2016. We realized net proceeds of $51,600 after repaying the existing floating rate loan and closing costs.
On August 1, 2006 we repaid the $31,980 balance of the One and Two Skyline Place mortgages.
On June 9, 2006, we completed a $120,000 refinancing of the Montehiedra Town Center. The loan bears interest at 6.04% and matures in June 2016. We realized net proceeds of $59,000 after defeasing the existing loan and closing costs. As a result of the defeasance of the existing loan, we incurred a net loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $2,498, which was included in interest and debt expense in the second quarter of 2006.
(7)
On August 11, 2006, we completed $195,000 of a $220,000 refinancing of the High Point Complex. The remaining $25,000 was completed on October 4, 2006. The loan bears interest at 6.34% and matures in August 2016. We realized net proceeds of approximately $108,500 after defeasing the existing loans, and closing costs. As a result of the defeasance of the existing loans, we incurred an $8,548 net loss on the early extinguishment of debt, which is included in interest and debt expense in the third quarter of 2006.
(8)
On June 9, 2006, AmeriCold completed a $400,000, one-year, interest-only financing, collateralized by 21 owned and six leased temperature-controlled warehouses. On September 8, 2006, an amendment was executed increasing the amount of the loan to $430,000. Of this loan, $243,000 was drawn on June 30, 2006 to repay the existing mortgage on the same facilities and the remaining $187,000 was drawn on September 27, 2006 and will be used primarily to fund the purchase of the 4 ConAgra Foods refrigerated warehouses. The initial interest rate on the loan was LIBOR plus 0.60% and increased to LIBOR plus 1.25% when the remaining balance was drawn, subject to a 6.50% interest rate cap. In connection with the refinancing, AmeriCold wrote off $4,000 of deferred financing costs associated with the old loan, of which our share is $1,920, and was included in interest and debt expense in the second quarter of 2006.
(9)
On August 31, 2006, we extended the 220 Central Park South mortgage and anticipate completing a refinancing in the fourth quarter of 2006.
(10)
On February 16, 2006, we completed a public offering of $250,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.6% senior unsecured notes due February 15, 2011. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15, commencing August 16, 2006. The notes were priced at 99.906% of their face amount to yield 5.622%.
(11)
On June 28, 2006, we entered into a $1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which replaced our previous $600,000 unsecured revolving credit facility, which was due to mature in July 2006. The new facility has a four-year term, with a one-year extension option and bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.55% (5.87% as of September 30, 2006).
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Unsecured Notes Consent Solicitation
On May 9, 2006 we executed supplemental indentures with respect to our senior unsecured notes due 2007, 2009 and 2010 (collectively, the Notes), pursuant to our consent solicitation statement dated April 18, 2006, as amended. Holders of approximately 96.7% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes consented to the solicitation. The supplemental indentures contain modifications of certain covenants and related defined terms governing the terms of the Notes to make them consistent with corresponding provisions of the covenants and defined terms included in the senior unsecured notes due 2011 issued on February 16, 2006. The supplemental indentures also include a new covenant that provides for an increase in the interest rate of the Notes upon certain decreases in the ratings assigned by rating agencies to the Notes. In connection with the consent solicitation we paid an aggregate fee of $2,241,000 to the consenting note holders, which will be amortized into expense over the remaining term of the Notes. In addition, we incurred advisory and professional fees aggregating $1,415,000, which were expensed in the second quarter of 2006.
10.
Minority Interest
The common and preferred units of our Operating Partnership that are not owned by Vornado Realty Trust represent the minority interest ownership.
On May 2, 2006, we sold 1,400,000 perpetual 6.875% Series D-15 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units, at a price of $25.00 per share. On August 17, 2006 we sold an additional 400,000 Series D-15 Units at a price of $25.00 per share, for a combined total of 1,800,000 Series D-15 units and net proceeds of $43,875,000. We may redeem the Series D-15 Units at a price of $25.00 per share after May 2, 2011.
On September 21, 2006, we redeemed the 8.25% Series D-9 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $45,000,000 plus accrued distributions. In connection with the redemption, we wrote-off $1,125,000 of issuance costs in the third quarter.
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11.
Fee and Other Income
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income:
Tenant cleaning fees
8,818
7,998
24,471
23,220
2,651
2,532
7,833
10,613
Lease termination fees
7,522
6,553
17,911
24,732
Other income
9,030
3,564
21,052
13,487
Fee and other income above includes management fee income from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $223,000 and $212,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $605,000 and $594,000 in the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The above table excludes fee income from partially-owned entities, which is included in income from partially-owned entities (see Note 6 Investments in Partially-Owned Entities).
12.
Discontinued Operations
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, which consist primarily of the net book value of real estate of properties available for sale.
Assets related to Discontinued Operations as of
Liabilities related to Discontinued Operations as of
Vineland, New Jersey
33 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL (sold on March 14, 2006)
43,148
1,050
1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA (sold on June 22, 2006)
20,435
11,781
424 Sixth Avenue, New York City(sold on March 13, 2006)
11,870
The following table sets forth the combined results of operations related to discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
61
3,494
2,457
12,667
Expenses
53
2,265
2,721
8,436
(264
4,231
Net gain on sale of 1919 South Eads Street
17,609
Net gain on sale of 424 Sixth Avenue
9,218
Net gain on sale of 33 North Dearborn Street
4,835
Net gain on sale of 400 North LaSalle
31,614
Net gain on disposition of other real estate
2,107
net of minority interest
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13.
Income Per Share
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of (i) basic income per common share - which utilizes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and (ii) diluted income per common share - which includes the weighted average common shares and potentially dilutive share equivalents. Potentially dilutive share equivalents include our Series A convertible preferred shares, employee stock options and restricted share awards, exchangeable senior debentures due 2025 as well as Operating Partnership convertible preferred units.
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations, net of minority interest in the Operating Partnership
127,975
37,513
406,859
383,798
Numerator for basic income per share net income applicable to common shares
Impact of assumed conversions:
Convertible preferred share dividends
139
508
721
Numerator for diluted income per share net income applicable to common shares
113,771
397,710
388,074
Denominator:
Denominator for basic income per share weighted average shares
141,684
136,452
141,413
131,682
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options and restricted share awards
8,174
7,359
7,935
6,784
Convertible preferred shares
238
289
410
Denominator for diluted income per share adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
150,096
143,811
149,637
138,876
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14.
Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
19,533
30,340
(18,727
52,066
Comprehensive income
147,516
69,082
421,637
471,709
Substantially all of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 relates to income from the mark-to-market of marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale. Included in other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is the reversal into earnings of previously recorded appreciation of $55,490,000 on the Sears Canada common shares which were sold on April 3, 2006.
15.
Stock-based Compensation
On January 1, 2003, we began to expense the fair value of stock-based compensation awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2003, over the applicable vesting period as a component of general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income. In the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, we recognized $3,245,000 and $1,142,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively, and in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 we recognized $7,018,000 and $3,344,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively.
For stock-based compensation awards granted prior to 2003, we used the intrinsic value method of accounting. Under this method, no stock-based compensation expense was recognized, as the exercise price equaled the closing share price of our stock on the date of each grant. Because stock option awards granted prior to 2003 vested over a three-year term, the resulting compensation cost based on the fair value of the awards on the date of grant, on a pro forma basis would have been expensed during 2003, 2004 and 2005. Accordingly, our net income applicable to common shares would remain the same on a pro forma basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and would have been reduced by $84,000 and $253,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively, with no change in basic or diluted net income per share.
Amendment to 2002 Omnibus Share Plan
On March 17, 2006, our Board of Trustees (the Board) approved an amendment to our 2002 Omnibus Share Plan (the Plan) to permit the Compensation Committee of the Board (the Compensation Committee) to grant awards in the form of limited partnership units (OP Units) of the Operating Partnership. OP Units can be granted either as free-standing awards or in tandem with other awards under the Plan. OP Units may be converted into the Operating Partnerships Class A common units and, consequently, become convertible by the holder on a one-for-one basis for our common shares or the cash value of such shares at our election. On April 25, 2006, the Compensation Committee granted a total of 49,851 restricted OP Units to certain officers of the Company. These awards vest ratably over five years. The fair value of these awards on the date of grant, as adjusted for estimated forfeitures, was approximately $3,500,000 and will be amortized into expense over the five-year vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model.
2006 Out-Performance Plan
On March 17, 2006, the Board approved the terms of the Vornado Realty Trust 2006 Out-Performance Plan (the 2006 Out-Performance Plan), a long-term incentive compensation program. The purpose of the 2006 Out-Performance Plan is to further align the interests of our shareholders and management by encouraging our senior officers and employees to create shareholder value in a pay-for-performance structure.
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Stock-based Compensation - continued
Under the 2006 Out-Performance Plan, award recipients will share in a performance pool if our total return to shareholders over the three-year period from March 15, 2006 through March 14, 2009 exceeds a cumulative 30%, including both share appreciation and dividends paid, from a price per share of $89.17 (the average closing price per common share for the 30 trading days prior to March 15, 2006). The size of the pool will be 10% of the out-performance return amount in excess of the 30% benchmark, subject to a maximum dilution cap equal to $100,000,000. A portion of the performance pool can be earned during the first and second years, up to a cumulative maximum of $20,000,000 and $40,000,000, respectively, based on a minimum total return to shareholders benchmark of 10% and 20%, respectively. In the event the potential performance pool reaches the $20,000,000 dilution cap before March 14, 2007, the $40,000,000 dilution cap before March 14, 2008, or the $100,000,000 dilution cap before March 14, 2009, and remains at the applicable level or higher for 30 consecutive days, the applicable performance period will end early and the applicable pool will be established on the last day of such 30-day period. Each award will be designated as a specified percentage of the potential performance pool. Awards will be made in the form of a new class of Operating Partnership units (OPP Units) that, subject to performance, time vesting and other conditions, are convertible by the holder into an equivalent number of the Operating Partnerships Class A units, which are redeemable by the holder for common shares of the Company on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares, at our election. The OPP Units are issued prior to the determination of the performance pool and are subject to forfeiture to the extent that less than the total award is earned. All awards earned will vest 33.3% on each of March 15, 2009, 2010 and 2011 based on continued employment. The 2006 Outperformance Plan provides that if a performance pool is established, each award recipient will be entitled to an amount equal to the distributions that would have been paid on the earned OPP Units since the beginning of the performance period, payable in the form of additional OPP Units. OPP Units, both vested and unvested, which award recipients have earned based on the establishment of a performance pool, whether at the end of year one, two or three, will be entitled to receive distributions in an amount per unit equal to the distributions payable on a Class A unit.
On April 25, 2006, our Compensation Committee approved 2006 Out-Performance Plan awards to a total of 54 officers of the Company, which aggregated 91% of the total Out-Performance Plan. The awards issued are accounted for in accordance with FASB No. 123R. The fair value of the awards on the date of grant, as adjusted for estimated forfeitures, was approximately $27,447,000 and will be amortized into expense over the five-year period beginning on the date of grant using a graded vesting attribution model. On August 26, 2006, the first-year $20,000,000 maximum dilution cap was established under the terms of the plan, as described above.
16.
Commitments and Contingencies
At September 30, 2006, our $1 billion revolving credit facility, which expires in June 2010, had a zero outstanding balance and $19,746,000 was reserved for outstanding letters of credit. This facility contains financial covenants, which require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provides for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. At September 30, 2006, Americolds $30,000,000 revolving credit facility had a zero outstanding balance and $17,000,000 was reserved for outstanding letters of credit. This facility requires Americold to maintain, on a trailing four-quarter basis, a minimum of $30,000,000 of free cash flow, as defined. Both of these facilities contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
We have made acquisitions and investments in partially-owned entities for which we are committed to fund additional capital aggregating $75,227,000. Of this amount, $25,000,000 relates to Springfield Mall capital expenditures to be funded over the next six years.
On November 10, 2005, we committed to fund the junior portion of up to $30,530,000 of a $173,000,000 construction loan to an entity developing a mix-use building complex in Boston, Massachusetts, at the north end of the Boston Harbor. We will earn current-pay interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 11%. The loan will mature in November 2008, with a one-year extension option. As of September 30, 2006, we have funded $217,000 of this commitment.
Commitments and Contingencies - continued
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties (which are generally non-recourse to us), our senior unsecured notes due 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011, our exchangeable senior debentures due 2025 and our revolving credit agreements, contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage under these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, or if the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 is not extended past 2007, it could adversely affect our ability to finance and/or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs.
We enter into agreements for the purchase and resale of U.S. government obligations for periods of up to one week. The obligations purchased under these agreements are held in safekeeping in our name by various money center banks. We have the right to demand additional collateral or return of these invested funds at any time the collateral value is less than 102% of the invested funds plus any accrued earnings thereon. We had $34,750,000 and $177,650,000 of cash invested in these agreements at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
From time to time, we have disposed of substantial amounts of real estate to third parties for which, as to certain properties, we remain contingently liable for rent payments or mortgage indebtedness that cannot be quantified.
Litigation
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey claiming we had no right to reallocate and therefore continue to collect $5,000,000 of annual rent from Stop & Shop pursuant to the Master Agreement and Guaranty. On May 17, 2005, we filed a motion for summary judgment. On July 15, 2005, Stop & Shop opposed our motion and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. On December 13, 2005, the Court issued its decision denying the motions for summary judgment. Both parties have appealed the Courts decision and oral argument is expected to occur during November 2006. We intend to pursue our claims against Stop & Shop vigorously.
On July 22, 2005, two corporations owned 50% by H Street filed a complaint against the Company, H Street and three parties affiliated with the sellers of H Street in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia alleging that we encouraged H Street and the affiliated parties to breach their fiduciary duties to these corporations and interfered with prospective business and contractual relationships. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages and a rescission of our acquisition of H Street. On September 12, 2005, we filed a complaint against each of those corporations and their acting directors seeking a restoration of H Streets full shareholder rights and damages. In addition, on July 29, 2005, a tenant under ground leases for which one of these 50%-owned corporations is landlord brought a separate suit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, alleging, among other things, that the acquisition of H Street violated a provision giving them a right of first offer and seeks rescission of our acquisition, the right to acquire H Street for the price paid by us and/or damages. On July 14, 2006, we filed a counterclaim against the tenant asserting that the tenant and the other owner of the 50%-owned ground landlord deliberately excluded H Street from negotiating and executing a purported amendment to the agreement to lease when H Streets consent and execution was required and, consequently, that the amended agreement and the related ground leases are invalid, the tenant is in default under the ground leases and the ground leases are void and without any effect. These legal actions are currently in the discovery stage. The Company believes that the actions filed against the Company are without merit and that the Company will ultimately be successful in defending against them.
There are various other legal actions against us in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.
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17.
Retirement Plans
The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost
122
325
365
975
Interest cost
1,230
1,238
3,690
3,714
Expected return on plan assets
(1,474
(1,346
(4,422
(4,037
Amortization of net loss
125
52
306
155
Net periodic benefit cost
269
(61
807
Employer Contributions
We made contributions of $6,388,000 and $3,701,000 to the plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We anticipate additional contributions of $274,000 to the plans during the remainder of 2006.
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18.
Segment Information
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
Office
Temperature
New York
Washington, DC
Retail
Merchandise Mart
Controlled Logistics
Other (2)
366,981
122,743
100,483
65,106
56,079
22,570
Straight-line rents:
Contractual rent increases
11,283
1,281
6,334
2,399
1,387
(118
Amortization of free rent
6,223
1,002
3,000
1,595
626
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net
7,087
66
1,074
5,451
491
Total rentals
125,092
110,891
74,551
58,097
22,943
29,192
8,845
24,521
5,376
665
Fee and other income:
11,059
(2,241
330
1,757
464
100
4,752
2,544
226
3,541
339
1,449
174,124
127,578
99,875
65,248
21,369
Operating expenses
80,310
42,161
32,343
27,779
152,277
12,872
23,199
27,328
14,335
10,682
18,651
8,098
4,387
8,945
5,063
6,865
8,099
18,959
107,896
78,434
51,741
45,326
179,027
39,929
Operating income (loss)
66,228
49,144
48,134
19,922
11,253
(18,560
187
177
(3,950
Loss applicable to Toys R Us
1,042
4,851
1,805
206
285
14,821
Interest and other investment income
110
382
174
793
96,554
(20,829
(26,568
(17,682
(12,955
(14,044
(23,669
Net gain on disposition of wholly- owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate
37
2,036
461
Income (loss) from continuing operations
46,738
27,809
32,645
7,256
323
73,689
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net
(51
(1
Income (loss) before allocation to limited partners
27,861
32,594
7,264
73,688
53,902
Interest and debt expense (1)
168,864
21,566
27,774
20,254
13,175
6,682
43,348
36,065
Depreciation and amortization(1)
141,206
24,179
31,235
15,137
10,827
8,900
34,951
15,977
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)
(383
3,087
215
106
(4,756
965
EBITDA
437,670
92,483
89,957
67,985
31,481
16,011
32,844
106,909
Percentage of EBITDA by segment
100.0
%
21.1
20.6
15.5
7.2
3.7
7.5
24.4
Other segment EBITDA includes a $70,687 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments, a $10,842 net gain on sale of real estate, and a $8,032 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities.
See notes on page 37.
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Segment Information continued
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005
329,954
114,917
91,820
50,963
53,488
18,766
3,821
(441
1,758
1,726
761
9,408
2,218
872
2,497
3,471
1,829
1,556
86
118,297
97,625
55,117
56,746
18,869
26,105
5,030
17,719
3,898
633
2,079
220
3,297
140
1,816
1,300
1,859
435
93
1,176
1
157,771
105,309
74,965
63,138
19,503
75,442
31,478
21,383
26,098
185,106
12,482
22,371
19,982
8,351
9,157
18,274
3,894
3,845
6,567
3,698
5,918
12,289
15,734
101,658
58,027
33,432
41,173
215,669
32,110
56,113
47,282
41,533
21,965
17,109
(12,607
Income applicable to Alexanders
190
176
3,333
830
337
3,654
46
251
(416
Interest and other investment (expense) income
260
129
592
(36,840
(15,848
(20,037
(15,470
(2,694
(14,161
(20,003
13,415
(850
70
41,492
27,842
30,022
19,351
2,941
(53,048
Income from discontinued operations, net
343
221
28,185
30,243
20,016
(530)
(83,605
100,355
16,348
20,830
17,178
2,917
6,738
4,613
31,731
87,455
22,775
20,680
9,370
9,670
8,722
3,295
12,943
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
1,040
634
439
847
(989
109
227,592
80,615
70,329
56,791
33,042
19,248
6,389
(38,822
35.4
30.9
25.0
14.5
8.5
2.8
(17.1
)%
Other segment EBITDA includes $51,518 of expense from the mark-to-market of derivative instruments.
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
1,089,907
362,560
303,356
190,631
171,924
61,436
24,534
3,435
10,203
6,484
4,579
(167
23,154
4,796
12,623
4,216
1,519
15,558
44
3,204
9,998
2,285
370,835
329,386
211,329
178,049
63,554
77,544
23,201
73,131
15,245
2,125
30,889
(6,418
818
5,687
1,184
144
13,911
2,610
371
1,019
8,545
6,586
1,290
4,628
502,542
367,470
287,305
199,085
59,264
226,443
113,666
92,507
78,698
452,505
35,689
68,877
82,342
37,149
32,881
53,641
16,588
12,400
25,543
15,280
20,009
28,133
49,380
307,720
221,551
144,936
131,588
534,279
101,657
194,822
145,919
142,369
67,497
38,898
(42,393
586
535
6,448
Income applicable to Toys R Us
2,852
10,575
4,035
985
1,049
24,200
478
1,075
647
209
2,789
131,996
(61,951
(75,605
(61,474
(20,024
(46,758
(74,651
4,415
893
136,787
81,964
86,178
48,671
393
112,020
16,408
9,247
5,744
98,372
95,425
54,415
2,500
112,019
48,688
511,103
82,173
69,710
20,686
22,247
148,797
103,490
400,014
71,393
92,620
41,703
33,308
25,601
101,637
33,752
(3,287
6,940
334
595
(12,312
1,156
1,348,194
272,180
280,105
206,838
108,743
50,943
242,299
187,086
20.2
20.8
15.3
8.1
3.8
18.0
13.8
EBITDA includes net gains on sale of real estate of $44,611, of which $17,609 is included in the Washington, DC segment, $9,218 is included in the Retail segment, $4,835 is included in the Merchandise Mart segment, $2,107 is included in the Temperature Controlled Logistics segment and $10,842 is included in the Other segment. In addition, Other segment EBITDA includes, a $65,527 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities and a $65,589 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments.
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
977,876
341,639
280,350
146,977
158,907
50,003
13,878
4,685
4,001
4,372
767
21,232
9,430
2,817
1,845
7,140
9,145
5,374
3,685
355,754
292,542
156,879
166,814
50,142
72,441
12,299
54,750
11,575
2,046
668
9,180
717
48
6,699
243
15,391
5,438
4,215
204
3,629
464,220
318,479
214,949
197,457
52,189
208,949
90,659
64,425
69,851
461,384
34,977
64,327
60,944
23,807
27,686
55,651
10,136
10,492
17,693
11,177
18,346
31,058
45,740
283,768
169,296
99,409
115,883
548,093
90,853
180,452
149,183
115,540
81,574
44,801
(38,664
379
522
41,214
2,123
640
6,950
476
677
9,656
438
657
409
141
1,292
132,521
(42,929
(60,755
(44,648
(8,051
(41,761
(50,987
606
896
15,434
786
141,069
89,725
79,669
74,246
5,795
109,244
788
492
1,962
32,603
90,513
80,161
76,208
141,847
26,427
275,321
44,422
62,993
50,477
8,724
19,870
84,222
243,207
65,642
62,936
26,668
29,258
26,559
28,849
2,969
946
1,057
1,466
489
941,140
251,133
217,388
157,306
115,247
53,690
139,987
26.7
23.1
16.7
12.2
5.7
0.7
14.9
Other segment EBITDA includes $82,898 of income from derivative instruments and $31,614 for a net gain on sale of real estate.
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Notes to preceding tabular information
EBITDA represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the un-levered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Other EBITDA is comprised of:
Alexanders (see page 15)
3,732
10,763
29,238
60,965
Newkirk Master Limited Partnership (see page 15)
18,067
10,311
34,804
36,383
Hotel Pennsylvania
5,615
17,007
14,150
GMH Communities L.P. (see page 15)
8,427
2,336
5,329
Industrial warehouses
1,146
1,354
4,167
4,037
Other investments
4,022
698
10,425
41,842
31,077
104,068
121,562
Corporate general and administrative expenses
(17,795
(14,706
(45,796
(42,617
Investment income (expense) and other
102,648
(24,636
192,145
144,848
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Vornado Realty Trust
New York, New York
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust as of September 30, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year then ended prior to the reclassification for the discontinued operations described in Note 12 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 28, 2006, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. We also audited the adjustments described in Note 12 that were applied to reclassify the December 31, 2005 consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust (not presented herein) for discontinued operations. In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied and the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2005 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the reclassified consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New Jersey
October 31, 2006
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as approximates, believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, intends, plans, would, may or similar expressions in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Many of the factors that will determine these items are beyond our ability to control or predict. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 under Forward Looking Statements and Item 1. Business Certain Factors That May Adversely Affect Our Business and Operations. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Critical Accounting Policies
A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our policies during 2006.
Overview
Business Objective and Operating Strategy
Our business objective is to maximize shareholder value. We measure our success in meeting this objective by our total return to shareholders. Below is a table comparing our performance to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (RMS) for the following periods ending September 30, 2006:
Total Return (1)
Vornado
RMS
One-year
31.3
26.6
Three-years
159.9
100.8
Five-years
260.0
172.7
Ten-years
810.1
319.7
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of how we will perform in the future.
We intend to achieve our business objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and executing our operating strategies through:
Maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
Investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City and Washington, DC, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
Acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
Investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area;
Investing in fully-integrated operating companies that have a significant real estate component;
Developing and redeveloping our existing properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
Providing specialty financing to real estate related companies.
Competition
We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers. Principal factors of competition are rent charged, attractiveness of location and quality and breadth of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the national and local economies, financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation and population trends. Economic growth has been fostered, in part, by low interest rates, Federal tax cuts, and increases in government spending. To the extent economic growth stalls, we may experience lower occupancy rates, which may lead to lower initial rental rates, higher leasing costs and a corresponding decrease in our net income, funds from operations and cash flow. Alternatively, if economic growth is sustained, we may experience higher occupancy rates leading to higher initial rents and higher interest rates causing an increase in our weighted average cost of capital and a corresponding effect on our net income, funds from operations and cash flow. Our net income and funds from operations will also be affected by the seasonality of Toys business and competition from discount and mass merchandisers.
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Overview continued
Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 Financial Results Summary
Net income applicable to common shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 was $113,632,000, or $0.76 per diluted share, versus $27,223,000, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 includes a $40,699,000 net loss from our investment in Toys and $10,842,000 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 includes a $530,000 net loss from our investment in Toys for the period from July 21, 2005 (the date of Toys acquisition) to July 30, 2005 and $3,509,000 for our share of a net gain on sale of real estate. Net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 also include certain other items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on page 43. The aggregate of these items, the net gains on sales of real estate and our share of Toys net loss, net of minority interest, increased net income applicable to common shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 by $14,902,000, or $0.10 share and reduced net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 by $58,741,000, or $0.41 per diluted share.
Funds from operations applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions (FFO) for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 was $204,535,000, or $1.31 per diluted share, compared to $93,272,000, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the prior years quarter. FFO for the three months ended September 30, 2006 includes our $32,750,000 share of Toys negative FFO for their quarter ended July 29, 2006. FFO for the three months ended September 30, 2005 includes our $714,000 share of Toys positive FFO for the period from July 21, 2005 (the date of Toys acquisition) to July 30, 2005. FFO for the quarters ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 include certain other items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on page 43. The aggregate of these items and our share of Toys FFO, net of minority interest, increased FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 by $12,530,000, or $0.08 per diluted share and reduced FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 by $60,861,000, or $0.42 per diluted share.
Net income per diluted share and FFO per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 were negatively impacted by an increase in weighted average common shares outstanding over the prior years quarter of 6,285,000 and 11,431,000, respectively. This increase resulted primarily from the public offering of 9,000,000 common shares in August 2005.
We did not recognize income on certain assets with an aggregate carrying amount of $629,207,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2006, because they were out of service for redevelopment. Assets under development include the Bergen Mall, 2101 L Street, Crystal Mall Two, Crystal Plaza Two, 220 Central Park South, 40 East 66th Street, and investments in joint ventures including our Beverly Connection and Wasserman ventures.
The percentage increase (decrease) in the same-store Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of our operating segments for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 over the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and the trailing quarter ended June 30, 2006 are summarized below.
Three Months Ended:
New York City
September 30, 2006 vs. September 30, 2005
8.7%
4.9%
4.6%
1.6%
(1.0%
September 30, 2006 vs. June 30, 2006
(0.2%
(1.6%
0.8%
(15.0%
(4.3%
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 Financial Results Summary
Net income applicable to common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $397,202,000, or $2.66 per diluted share, versus $387,353,000, or $2.79 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 includes $4,177,000 of income from our investment in Toys R Us and $43,507,000 of net gains on sale of real estate. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes a $530,000 net loss from our investment in Toys for the period from July 21, 2005 (the date of the Toys acquisition) to July 30, 2005 and a $35,337,000 net gain on sale of real estate. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 also include certain other items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net gains on sales of real estate and our share of Toys net earnings, net of minority interest, increased net income applicable to common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 by $114,853,000, or $0.77 per diluted share and increased net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 by $92,156,000, or $0.66 per diluted share.
Funds from operations applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions (FFO) for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $646,881,000, or $4.17 per diluted share, compared to $563,377,000, or $3.95 per diluted share, for the prior years nine months. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 includes our $29,540,000 share of Toys FFO for the period from October 30, 2005 to July 29, 2006. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes our $714,000 share of Toys FFO for the period from July 21, 2005 (the date of the Toys acquisition) to July 30, 2005. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 also include certain other items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items and our share of Toys FFO, net of minority interest, increased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 by $102,695,000, or $0.66 per diluted share and increased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 by $64,289,000, or $0.45 per diluted share.
Net income per diluted share and FFO per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were negatively impacted by an increase in weighted average common shares outstanding over the prior years nine months of 10,761,000 and 12,579,000, respectively. This increase resulted primarily from the public offering of 9,000,000 common shares in August 2005.
The percentage increase (decrease) in the same-store EBITDA of our operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 over the previous nine months ended September 30, 2005 is summarized below.
Nine Months Ended:
5.8%
3.1%
5.3%
(0.5%)
2.7%
Calculations of same-store EBITDA, reconciliations of net income to EBITDA and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Managements Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Items that affect comparability:
(Income) expense from:
Derivatives:
McDonalds common shares
(68,796
(9,859
(60,581
GMH stock purchase warrants
(5,250
16,370
(7,813
Sears Holdings common shares
66,627
(18,611
(65,226
(1,891
(2,767
Alexanders (33% share):
Stock appreciation rights
10,797
5,961
18,356
15,428
Net gain on sale of 731 Lexington Avenue condominiums
(1,960
(4,580
(28,134
Prepayment penalties and write-off of unamortized financing costs upon refinancings
8,548
13,481
H Street litigation costs
3,033
6,594
Write-off of perpetual preferred share and unit issuance costs upon their redemption
16,067
22,119
Net gain on sale of Sears Canada common shares
(55,438
Senior unsecured notes consent solicitation advisory fees
1,415
(612
1,935
(46,598
70,974
(84,050
(71,550
Minority limited partners share of above adjustments
4,436
(9,495
8,062
7,896
Total items that affect comparability
(42,162
61,479
(75,988
(63,654
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Overview - continued
2006 Acquisitions and Significant Investments
On October 13, 2006, we entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Gale International, LLC to acquire and redevelop the Filenes property located in the Downtown Crossing district of Boston, Massachusetts which we had agreed to purchase from Federated Department Stores, Inc. The purchase price is approximately $100,000,000 in cash. Current plans for the development include over 1,200,000 square feet consisting of office, retail, condominium apartments and a hotel. The project is subject to governmental approvals. The purchase is expected to close in the first quarter of 2007, subject to customary closing conditions.
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In July 2005, we acquired an aggregate of 858,000 common shares of McDonalds for $25,346,000, an average price of $29.54 per share. These shares are recorded as marketable equity securities on our consolidated balance sheet and are classified as available for sale. Appreciation or depreciation in the fair market value of these shares is recorded as an increase or decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income in the shareholders equity section of our consolidated balance sheets and not recognized in income. At September 30, 2006, based on McDonalds closing stock price of $39.12 per share, $4,736,000 of appreciation in the value of these shares was included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
During the second half of 2005, we acquired an economic interest in an additional 14,565,500 McDonalds common shares through a series of privately negotiated transactions with a financial institution pursuant to which we purchased a call option and simultaneously sold a put option at the same strike price on McDonalds common shares. These call and put options had an initial weighted-average strike price of $32.66 per share, or an aggregate of $475,692,000, expire on various dates between July 30, 2007 and September 10, 2007 and provide for net cash settlement. Under these agreements, the strike price for each pair of options increases at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points (up to 95 basis points under certain circumstances) and is credited for the dividends received on the shares. The options provide us with the same economic gain or loss as if we had purchased the underlying common shares and borrowed the aggregate purchsae price at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 45 basis points. Because these options are derivatives and do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the gains or losses resulting from the mark-to-market of the options at the end of each reporting period are recognized as an increase or decrease in interest and other investment income on our consolidated statements of income.
Our aggregate net gain realized from inception of this investment through September 30, 2006 is $77,635,000.
On March 30, 2005, as a result of the merger between Sears and Kmart and pursuant to the terms of the contract, our derivative position representing 7,916,900 Sears common shares became a derivative position representing 2,491,819 common shares of Sears Holdings, Inc. (Sears Holdings) (NYSE: SHLD) valued at $323,936,000 based on the then closing share price of $130.00 and $146,663,000 of cash. As a result, we recognized a net gain of $58,443,000 based on the fair value of the derivative position on March 30, 2005. In 2005 we sold 402,660 of the option shares at a weighted average sales price of $124.44 per share. In the first quarter of 2006, we settled the entire derivative position by selling the remaining 2,089,159 option shares at a weighted average sales price of $125.43 which resulted in a net gain of $18,611,000, comprised of $20,673,000 from the remaining option shares sold, partially offset by, $2,062,000 of expense resulting from the increase in strike price for the LIBOR charge.
On April 3, 2006, we tendered the 7,500,000 Sears Canada shares we owned to Sears Holdings at the increased tender price of Cdn. $18.00 per share (the equivalent at that time of US $15.68 per share), which resulted in a net gain of $55,438,000 representing the difference between the tender price, and our carrying amount of $8.29 per share. The net gain is reflected as a component of net gain on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate on our consolidated statement of income. Together with income recognized in the fourth quarter of 2005 that resulted from a Sears Canada special dividend, the aggregate net gain from inception on our $143,737,000 investment was $78,323,000. If at any time on or before December 31, 2008 Sears Canada or any of its affiliates pays more than Cdn. $18.00 per share to acquire Sears Canada common shares from third parties, we will be entitled to receive the difference as additional consideration for the shares we sold.
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2006 Mezzanine Loan Activity:
On February 10, 2006 we acquired a 50% interest in a $115,000,000 note issued by Related Equinox Holdings II, LLC (the Note), for $57,500,000 in cash. The Note is secured by a pledge of the stock of Related Equinox Holdings II. Related Equinox Holdings II owns Equinox Holdings which in turn owns all of the assets and obligations, including the fitness clubs, operated under the Equinox brand. The Note is junior to a $50,000,000 (undrawn) revolving loan and $280,000,000 of senior unsecured obligations. The Note is senior to $125,000,000 of cash equity contributed by third parties for their acquisition of the Equinox fitness club business. The Note matures on February 15, 2013 and bears interest at 14% through February 15, 2011, increasing by 3% per annum through maturity. The Note is prepayable at any time after February 15, 2009.
Tharaldson Lodging Companies Loans
2006 Dispositions:
On June 22, 2006, we sold 1919 South Eads Street, a 96,000 square foot office building located in Arlington, Virginia for $38,400,000, which resulted in a net gain of $17,609,000.
2006 Financings:
On February 9, 2006, we completed a $353,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway. The loan bears interest at 5.65% and matures in March 2016. The net proceeds of $173,000,000, after repaying the existing floating rate loan and closing costs, were used for general corporate purposes.
On February 16, 2006, we completed a public offering of $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.6% senior unsecured notes due February 15, 2011. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15, commencing August 16, 2006. The notes were priced at 99.906% of their face amount to yield 5.622%. The net proceeds of approximately $248,000,000 were used for general corporate purposes.
On May 5, 2006, we repaid the existing debt on the Warner Building and completed a 10-year interest-only refinancing of $292,700,000. The loan bears interest at 6.26% and matures in May 2016. We realized net proceeds of $133,000,000, after repaying the existing loan, closing costs and a prepayment penalty of $9,818,000. As part of the purchase price accounting for the December 27, 2005 acquisition of the Warner Building, we accrued a liability for the unfavorable terms of the debt assumed in the acquisition. Accordingly, the prepayment penalty did not result in an expense on our consolidated statement of income.
On May 23, 2006 we completed a $115,000,000 refinancing of the Bowen Building. This interest-only loan bears interest at 6.14% and matures in June 2016. The net proceeds of $51,600,000, after repaying the existing floating rate loan and closing costs, were used for general corporate purposes.
On June 9, 2006, we completed a $120,000,000 refinancing of the Montehiedra Town Center. The loan bears interest at 6.04% and matures in June 2016. The net proceeds of $59,000,000, after defeasing the existing loan and closing costs, were used for general corporate purposes. As a result of the defeasance of the existing loan, we incurred a net loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $2,498,000, which was included in interest and debt expense in the second quarter of 2006.
On June 28, 2006, we entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility which replaced our previous $600,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility which was due to mature in July 2006. The new facility has a four-year term, with a one-year extension option and bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.55% (5.87% as of September 30, 2006). The new facility contains financial covenants similar to the prior facility but have been modified to more accurately reflect the current market conditions in the real estate industry.
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On June 9, 2006, AmeriCold completed a $400,000,000, one-year, interest-only financing, collateralized by 21 of its owned and six of its leased temperature-controlled warehouses. On September 8, 2006 an amendment was executed increasing the amount of the loan to $430,000,000. Of this loan, $243,000,000 was drawn on June 30, 2006 to repay the existing mortgage on the same facilities and the remaining $187,000,000 was drawn on September 27, 2006 and will be used primarily to fund the purchase of the four ConAgra Foods refrigerated warehouses. The initial interest rate on the loan was LIBOR plus 0.60% and increased to LIBOR plus 1.25% when the remaining balance was drawn, subject to a 6.50% interest rate cap. In connection with the refinancing, AmeriCold wrote off $4,000,000 of deferred financing costs associated with the old loan, of which our share is $1,920,000, and was included in interest and debt expense in the second quarter of 2006.
On July 28, 2006 we called for redemption of the 8.25% Series D-9 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units. The Preferred Units were redeemed on September 21, 2006 at a redemption price equal to $25.00 per unit or an aggregate of $45,000,000 plus accrued distributions. In conjunction with the redemption, we wrote-off $1,125,000 of issuance costs in the third quarter of 2006.
On August 1, 2006 we repaid the $31,980,000 balance of the One and Two Skyline Place mortgages.
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The following table sets forth certain information for the properties we own directly or indirectly, including leasing activity. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions are presented below based on square feet leased during the period and on a per annum basis based on the weighted average term of the leases.
(Square feet and cubic feet in thousands)
As of September 30, 2006:
Showroom
Square feet/ cubic feet
13,138
18,006
17,790
2,720
6,357
17,595
/445,400
Number of properties
91
Occupancy rate
97.4
91.2
95.3
97.1
93.5
78.3
Leasing Activity:
Quarter ended September 30, 2006:
Square feet
233
512
518
353
Initial rent (1)
56.77
30.58
17.03
58.00
21.57
Weighted average lease terms (years)
8.9
5.6
11.6
3.0
4.6
Rent per square foot on relet space:
203
408
208
Initial Rent (1)
58.27
30.50
15.94
Prior escalated rent
47.75
29.80
12.03
55.59
21.40
Percentage increase:
Cash basis
22.0
2.4
32.5
4.3
0.8
Straight-line basis
33.4
42.2
14.6
9.7
Rent per square foot on space previously vacant:
104
310
46.62
30.90
17.76
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
41.96
17.29
7.71
5.59
Per square foot per annum
4.70
3.09
0.66
1.22
Nine months ended September, 2006:
1,753
1,092
925
50.43
31.58
22.45
19.74
24.76
9.6
6.7
12.3
5.3
1,165
51.75
31.16
25.59
43.23
20.42
21.53
24.63
Percentage increase (decrease):
19.7
2.2
25.3
(8.3
%)
0.5
27.7
3.6
34.2
5.8
11.0
284
607
699
45.02
32.38
20.68
38.83
16.21
7.92
36.75
6.90
4.03
2.42
0.64
4.15
1.30
In addition to the above, 31 square feet of retail space was leased in New York Office buildings at an initial rent of $118.09 per square foot, a 123.0% increase over the prior escalated rent.
See notes on following page
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As of June 30, 2006:
13,122
17,833
17,558
2,701
6,366
17,417/
442,200
90
119
96.5
92.2
95.1
91.9
73.7%
As of December 31, 2005:
12,972
17,727
16,169
3,100
6,290
17,311/
437,500
111
96.0
95.6
97.0
94.7
78.2%
As of September 30, 2005:
12,984
15,552
15,101
3,027
5,809
437,200
76
94.9
90.2
94.4
97.5
95.9
77.5%
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Most leases include periodic step-ups in rent, which are not reflected in the initial rent per square foot leased.
U.S. Patent and Trade Office (PTO) space in Crystal City
During 2004 and 2005, the PTO vacated 1,939,000 square feet of space at our Crystal City properties. Of this space, Crystal Plaza Two, Three and Four, aggregating 712,000 square feet was taken out of service for redevelopment. During 2006, the redevelopment of Crystal Plaza Three and Four, aggregating 531,000 square feet, was substantially completed, placed into service and re-leased. As of September 30, 2006, we have re-leased a total of 1,216,000 square feet of the former PTO space and 181,000 square feet, representing Crystal Plaza Two, remains out of service for conversion to a 19-story residential tower.
2006 Other Developments
As of September 30, 2006, we own 7,337,857 limited partnership units (which are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into common shares of GMH Communities Trust (GCT) (NYSE: GCT), a real estate investment trust that conducts its business through GMH and of which it is the sole general partner, and 2,517,247 common shares of GCT (1,817,247 shares were received upon exercise of our warrants discussed below), or 13.5% of the limited partnership interest of GMH.
We account for our investment in GMH on the equity method and record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis as we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that GCT files its financial statements. On July 31, 2006 GCT filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which restated the quarterly financial results of each of the first three quarters of 2005. On September 15, 2006, GCT filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006. GMHs earnings for their fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006 were not available in time to be recorded in our financial results for the second quarter of 2006. Accordingly, our earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 include equity in net income of $15,000, which consists of (i) a $94,000 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005, and (ii) $109,000 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
Reconciliation of Net Income and EBITDA
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA (1) by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
Other segment EBITDA includes a $70,687 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments, a $10,842 net gain on sale of real estate, and a $8,032 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities. Excluding these items, the percentages of EBITDA by segment are 24.9% for New York Office, 25.0% for Washington, DC Office, 18.3% for Retail, 8.5% for Merchandise Mart, 4.3% for Temperature Controlled Logistics, 8.8% for Toys and 10.2% for Other.
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See notes on page 55.
Income (loss) from partially-owned entities
Other segment EBITDA includes $51,518 of expense from the mark-to-market of derivative instruments. Excluding this item, the percentages of EBITDA by segment are 27.5% for New York Office, 23.8% for Washington, DC Office, 18.5% for Retail, 10.9% for Merchandise Mart, 6.6% for Temperature Controlled Logistics, 2.2% for Toys and 10.5% for Other.
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Notes:
Alexanders (see page 58)
Newkirk Master Limited Partnership (see page 60)
GMH Communities L.P. (see page 60)
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Results of Operations
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, Temperature Controlled Logistics revenues, hotel revenues, trade shows revenues, amortization of acquired below market leases, net of above market leases pursuant to SFAS No. 141 and 142, and fee income, were $678,474,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to $653,464,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $25,010,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
Property rentals:
Date of Acquisition
Increase (decrease) due to:
Warner Building
December 2005
5,414
January 2006
3,637
3,704
2,685
Wasserman Venture (consolidatedbeginning in May 2006)
2,574
San Francisco properties
1,413
July 2006
1,152
248
904
40 East 66th Street
July 2005
504
328
South Hills Mall
August 2005
416
3,577
342
1,419
1,609
207
Development/Redevelopment:
Crystal Plaza 3 and 4 placed into service
3,621
2101 L Street taken out of service
(2,115
7 West 34th Street conversion from office space to showroom space
(417
Bergen Mall taken out of service
680
Amortization of acquired below market leases, net
3,616
(755
3,895
405
Operations:
1,478
Trade shows
(2,460
Leasing activity (see page 51)
15,441
6,139
5,682
2,848
1,538
(766
Total increase in property rentals
44,920
6,795
13,266
19,434
1,351
4,074
Decrease due to operations
(42,498
Tenant expense reimbursements:
Increase due to:
Acquisitions/development
8,554
2,668
4,801
1,058
Operations
6,660
3,060
1,147
2,001
420
Total increase in tenant expense reimbursements
15,214
3,815
6,802
Increase (decrease) in:
Lease cancellation fee income
969
1,455
2,404
(1,816
(1,074
115
(322
244
BMS Cleaning fees
820
3,061
5,466
1,840
3,106
246
273
Total increase (decrease) in fee and other income
7,374
6,471
5,188
(1,326
(719
(2,240
Total increase (decrease) in revenues
25,010
16,353
22,269
24,910
2,110
1,866
Average occupancy and revenue per available room (REVPAR) were 83.0% and $107.65 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 86.6% and $99.31 for the prior years third quarter.
Results primarily from the timing of the NeoCon East trade show, which was held in September of 2005 (third quarter) and October 2006 (fourth quarter).
Results primarily from (i) $37,500 of transportation management services revenue in the prior years quarter from a government agency for transportation services in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and (ii) a $5,800 decrease in revenue due to a decline in storage, handling and accessorial services in the current quarter. See page 57 note 3 for a discussion of AmeriColds gross margin.
Reflects an increase in rentals and a reduction in leasing and management fees as a result of acquiring buildings, which were previously partially-owned and presented as managed for third parties; partially offset by $2,450 of income in 2006 from the termination of a hotel management agreement.
Represents the elimination of inter-company cleaning fees charged by the New York Office division to certain properties included in the Washington, DC Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions.
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Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $502,353,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to $482,069,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $20,284,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
Operating:
Washington DC
MerchandiseMart
3,407
3,250
2,620
Central Park South
1,979
1,924
1,476
1,379
96
1,283
684
636
377
341
1,614
459
849
632
2101 L Street taken out ofservice
(432
(386
(6
Hotel activity
628
Trade shows activity
(537
(23,197
4,514
6,774
2,640
1,128
(32,829
) (3)
(5,424
Total (decrease) increase in operating expenses
(4,247
4,868
10,683
10,960
1,681
390
Depreciation and amortization:
Acquisitions/Development
16,276
355
5,191
5,185
810
4,735
Operations (due to additions to buildings and improvements)
3,988
473
2,155
799
715
(531
Total increase in depreciation and amortization
20,264
828
7,346
5,984
1,525
4,204
General and administrative:
3,880
2,948
903
387
542
(570
462
918
(4,190
3,225
Total increase (decrease) in general and administrative
4,267
2,378
1,365
947
Total increase (decrease) in expenses
20,284
6,238
20,407
18,309
4,153
(36,642
7,819
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Results primarily from increases of $2,352 and $2,279 in real estate taxes in New York and Washington, DC, respectively.
Results primarily from $27,500 of transportation management services operating expenses in the prior years quarter related to the services provided to a government agency in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. AmeriColds gross margin from comparable warehouses was $38,100, or 31.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to $36,800, or 31.5% for the prior years quarter. Gross margin from transportation management services, managed warehouses and other non-warehouse activities was $1,800 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to $11,800 for the prior years quarter, a $10,000 decrease. This decrease was primarily due to higher transportation revenues in last years quarter as noted above.
Results primarily from a $2,241 elimination of intercompany cleaning fees charged by the New York Office division to certain properties included in the Washington, DC, Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions.
Results primarily from a lower bonus accrual in the current year.
Includes $1,653 of stock based compensation expense in 2006 for the amortization of Out-Performance Plan awards granted to certain officers and employees on April 25, 2006.
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(Loss) Income Applicable to Alexanders
Our 33% share of Alexanders net loss (including equity in net income or loss, management, leasing, development and commitment fees) was $3,586,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to our share of net income of $3,699,000 for the prior years third quarter, a decrease of $7,285,000. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in our share of Alexanders SAR expense of $4,836,000 and a $1,960,000 reduction in our share of Alexanders net gain on sale of 731 Lexington Avenue condominiums.
(Loss) Income Applicable to Toys
As a result of the store-closing program, Toys incurred restructuring and other charges aggregating approximately $127,000,000 before tax, which includes $41,000,000 for the cost of liquidating the inventory. Of this amount, $94,000,000 was recognized in Toys fourth quarter ending January 28, 2006 and $33,000,000 was recorded in Toys first quarter ending April 29, 2006. Our 32.9% share of the $127,000,000 charge is $42,000,000, of which $33,000,000 had no income statement effect as a result of purchase price accounting and the remaining portion relating to the cost of liquidating inventory of approximately $9,000,000 after-tax, was recognized as an expense as part of our equity in Toys net income in the first quarter of 2006.
The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys fourth quarter net income accounts for more than 80% of its fiscal year net income. Because Toys fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31, we record our 32.9% share of Toys net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis. We recorded a net loss of $40,699,000 from our investment in Toys for the three months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to a net loss of $530,000 in the prior years quarter. The net loss in the current quarter consists of (i) our $42,720,000 share of Toys second quarter net loss in for their quarter ended July 29, 2006, partially offset by (ii) $866,000 of interest income from our share of Toys senior unsecured bridge loan and (iii) $1,155,000 of management fees. The net loss in the prior years quarter represents our share of Toys net loss in Toys second quarter ended July 30, 2005 for the period from July 21, 2005 (date of acquisition by the Company) to July 30, 2005.
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(Loss) Income Applicable to Toys - continued
The unaudited information set forth below presents our pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 (including Toys results for the three months ended July 30, 2005) as if the above transaction occurred on February 1, 2004. The unaudited pro forma information below is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results would have been had the Toys transaction been consummated on February 1, 2004, nor does it represent the results of operations for any future periods. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary to reflect this transaction have been made.
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Income from Partially-Owned Entities
Summarized below are the components of income from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
Equity in Net Income (Loss):
)(1)
Interest and other income (expense)
50% share of equity in income
GMH Communities L.P:
Other (4)
2006 includes $10,842 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. 2005 includes (i) $7,992 for our share of losses on the early extinguishment of debt and write-off of related deferred financing costs, (ii) $2,586 for our share of impairment losses, partially offset by (iii) $3,509 for the Companys share of net gains on sale of real estate. Excluding the above items, our share of Newkirk MLPs net income was $3,368 lower than the prior quarter, primarily as a result of asset sales.
We account for our investment in H Street partially-owned entities on the equity method on a one-quarter lag basis. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2006, two 50% owned entities that are contesting our acquisition of H Street impeded access to their financial information and accordingly, we were unable to record our pro rata share of their earnings. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, based on the financial information provided to us, we recognized equity in net income of $4,065, from these entities, of which $1,083 was for the period from July 20, 2005 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
We account for our investment in GMH on the equity method and record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis as we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that GCT files its financial statements. On July 31, 2006 GCT filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which restated the quarterly financial results of each of the first three quarters of 2005. On September 15, 2006 GCT filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006. GMHs earnings for their fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006 were not available in time to be recorded in our financial results for the second quarter of 2006. Accordingly, our earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2006 include equity in net income of $15,000, which consists of (i) a $94,000 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005, and (ii) $109,000 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
Includes our equity in net earnings of partially owned entities including, partially owned office buildings in New York and Washington, DC, the Monmouth Mall, Dune Capital LP, Verde Group LLC, and others.
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Interest and Other Investment Income (expense)
Interest and other investment income (mark-to-market of derivative positions, interest income on mortgage loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $98,096,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to expense of $35,663,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $133,759,000. This increase resulted primarily from:
Sears Holdings derivative position net loss of $66,627 in the prior years quarter (investment sold in the first quarter of 2006)
McDonalds derivative position net gain of $68,796 this quarter compared to a net gain of $9,859 in the prior years quarter
58,937
GMH warrants derivative position net gain of $5,250 in the prior years quarter (investment converted to common shares of GCT in the second quarter of 2006)
Other, net primarily due to interest earned on higher average loans receivable and cash balances, and from prepayment premiums received upon loan repayments
13,445
133,759
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $115,747,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $88,213,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $27,534,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $16,900,000 from a $1.45 billion increase in outstanding debt due to property acquisitions and refinancings, (ii) $4,900,000 from a 160 basis point increase in the weighted average interest rate on variable rate of debt, (iii) $3,500,000 from the February 16, 2006 issuance of $250,000,000 unsecured notes due 2011, (iv) $8,500,000 for the cost of the High Point mortgage loan defeasance, partially offset by, (v) $5,400,000 of an increase in the amount of capitalized interest, of which $3,500,000 was related to the first and second quarter of 2006 and the remainder relates to a larger amount of assets under development in the current quarter.
Net Gain on Disposition of Wholly-Owned and Partially-Owned Assets Other than Depreciable Real Estate
Net gain on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate was $8,032,000 and $13,448,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively, and represent net gains on sale of marketable securities in each period.
Minority Interest of Partially-Owned Entities
Minority interest of partially owned entities represents the minority partners pro rata share of the net income or loss of consolidated partially owned entities, including Americold, 220 Central Park South, Wasserman and the Springfield Mall. In the three months ended September 30, 2006 we recorded $2,534,000 of income as compared to $768,000 of expense in the prior years quarter. The increase of $3,302,000 over the prior years quarter relates primarily to a reduction in Americolds minority interest expense as a result of lower net income.
Income From Discontinued Operations
The combined results of operations of the assets related to discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 include the operating results of Vineland, New Jersey; 33 North Dearborn Street in Chicago, Illinois, which was sold on March 14, 2006; 424 Sixth Avenue in New York City, which was sold on March 13, 2006 and 1919 South Eads Street in Arlington, Virginia, which was sold on June 22, 2006.
Minority Limited Partners Interest in the Operating Partnership
Minority limited partners interest in the Operating Partnership was $13,103,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $3,342,000 for the prior years first quarter, an increase of $9,761,000. This increase results primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to the minority limited partners.
Perpetual Preferred Unit Distributions of the Operating Partnership
Perpetual preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership were $6,683,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $27,215,000 for the prior years quarter, a decrease of $20,532,000. This decrease resulted primarily from the redemption of the D-3, D-4, D-5, D-6, D-7, and D-8 perpetual preferred units in 2005, partially offset by the issuance of the D-14 units in September 2005 and the D-15 units in May and August 2006.
Preferred Share Dividends
Preferred share dividends were $14,351,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $11,519,000 for the prior years third quarter, an increase of $2,832,000. This increase resulted primarily from dividends paid on the 6.625% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares which were issued in August 2005.
EBITDA by Segment
Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from the three months ended September 30, 2005.
Three months ended September 30, 2005
2006 Operations:Same store operations(1)
7,312
3,552
2,392
562
(196
Acquisitions, dispositionsand non-operating itemsthat affect comparability, including divisional general and administrative expenses
4,556
16,076
8,802
(2,123
(3,041
Three months ended September 30, 2006
% increase (decrease) in same store operations
__________________________
Represents the increase (decrease) in property-level operations which were owned for the same period in each year and excludes the effect of property acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating items that affect comparability, including divisional general and administrative expenses. Beginning on January 1, 2006, we have revised our definition of same store operations to exclude divisional general and administrative expenses. We utilize this measure to make decisions on whether to buy or sell properties as well as to compare the performance of our properties to that of our peers. Same store operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
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Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
EBITDA includes net gains on sale of real estate of $44,611, of which $17,609 is included in the Washington, DC segment, $9,218 is included in the Retail segment, $4,835 is included in the Merchandise Mart segment, $2,107 is included in the Temperature Controlled Logistics segment and $10,842 is included in the Other segment. In addition, Other segment EBITDA includes, a $65,527 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities and a $65,589 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments. Excluding these items, the percentages of EBITDA by segment are 22.6% for New York Office, 22.3% for Washington, DC Office, 16.4% for Retail, 8.5% for Merchandise Mart, 4.1% for Temperature Controlled Logistics, 20.1% for Toys and 6.0% for Other.
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See notes on page 65.
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Income from discontinued operations
Other segment EBITDA includes $82,898 of income from derivative instruments and $31,614 for a net gain on sale of real estate. Excluding these items, the percentages of EBITDA by segment are 30.4% for New York Office, 26.2% for Washington, DC Office, 18.7% for Retail, 13.6% for Merchandise Mart, 6.5% for Temperature Controlled Logistics, 0.8% for Toys and 3.8% for Other.
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Alexanders (see page 68)
Newkirk Master Limited Partnership (see page 69)
GMH Communities L.P.(see page 69)
Investment income and other
Net gain of sale on 400 North LaSalle
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Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, Temperature Controlled Logistics revenues, hotel revenues, trade shows revenues, amortization of acquired below market leases, net of above market leases pursuant to SFAS No. 141 and 142, and fee income, were $1,988,843,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $1,840,188,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $148,655,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
16,917
11,512
11,530
7,904
Bowen Building
June 2005
3,575
Wasserman venture (consolidated beginning in May 2006)
4,194
3,901
2,242
1,659
May 2005
2,517
2,051
220 Central Park South
1,718
10,125
1,026
3,622
5,477
6,936
2101L Street taken our of service
280
6,413
(2,170
6,313
2,199
5,345
(83
33,539
13,763
10,079
7,430
3,351
(1,084
131,022
15,081
36,844
54,450
11,235
13,412
(19,717
)(2)
27,827
69
10,142
14,469
3,147
10,308
5,034
760
3,912
523
79
38,135
5,103
10,902
18,381
3,670
(6,821
7,212
2,367
(2,028
(14,372
(2,780
150
(3,493
467
1,251
7,669
(5) Other
7,565
3,107
2,371
1,086
999
(785
18,138
1,245
(475
(13,277
(6,416
148,655
38,322
48,991
72,356
1,628
7,075
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Average occupancy and REVPAR were 82.0% and $101.52 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 82.9% and $90.42 for the prior years nine months.
Results primarily from (i) $37,500 of transportation management services revenue in the prior years nine months from a government agency for transportation services in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, partially offset by (ii) an $11,300 increase in other transportation revenue and (iii) a $6,500 increase in managed warehouse revenue. See page 67 note 3 for a discussion of AmeriColds gross margin.
Reflects lease termination income of $13,362 received from HIP at 7 West 34th Street in January 2005.
Reflects an increase in rentals and a reduction in leasing and management fees as a result of acquiring buildings, which were previously partially owned and presented as managed for third parties, partially offset by $2,450 of income in 2006 from the termination of a hotel management agreement.
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $1,441,731,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $1,307,302,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $134,429,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
9,577
8,786
5,010
2,245
40 E. 66th Street
2,139
1,663
Wasserman Joint Venture (consolidated)
1,340
1,235
6,208
2,170
2,363
(595
7 West 34th Street conversionfrom office space to showroom space
(597
2,310
3,318
15,031
17,140
7,875
4,943
1,116
(8,879
(7,164
Total increase (decrease) in operating expenses
69,263
17,494
23,007
28,082
8,847
712
36,015
16,054
11,745
1,822
6,039
12,912
4,195
5,344
1,597
3,373
(2,010
413
Total increase (decrease) in depreciation and amortization
48,927
4,550
21,398
13,342
5,195
6,452
9,676
6,763
2,715
(25
223
6,563
1,908
1,087
1,388
1,688
(2,925
) (6)
3,417
16,239
7,850
4,103
3,640
134,429
23,952
52,255
45,527
15,705
(13,814
10,804
Results primarily from an increase in real estate taxes and utilities.
Results primarily from an increase in real estate taxes.
Results primarily from (i) $27,500 of transportation management services operating expenses in the prior years nine months related to the services provided to a government agency in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, partially offset by (ii) an $11,900 increase in other transportation operating expenses associated with higher revenue and (iii) a $6,700 increase in facility costs, including an increase in utilities due to rate increases. AmeriColds gross margin from comparable warehouses was $117,200, or 32.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $115,300, or 33.4% for the prior years nine months. Gross margin from transportation management services, managed warehouses and other non-warehouse activities was $9,200, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $18,400, for the prior years nine months, a $9,200 decrease, primarily due to higher transportation revenues last year as noted above.
Results primarily from a $6,418 elimination of inter-company cleaning fees charged by the New York Office division to certain properties included in the Washington, DC Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions.
Results primarily from the disposition of a warehouse in January 2006 and the closure of the Kansas City Quarry in May 2005.
Includes $2,750 of stock based compensation expense in 2006 for the amortization of Out-Performance Plan awards granted to certain officers and employees on April 25, 2006.
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Income Applicable to Alexanders
Our 33% share of Alexanders net income (including equity in net income, management, leasing, development and commitment fees) was $7,569,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $42,115,000 for the prior years nine months, a decrease of $34,546,000. This decrease was primarily due to (i) a $23,554,000 reduction in our share of Alexanders net gain on sale of 731 Lexington Avenue condominiums, (ii) a $2,928,000 increase in our share of Alexanders SAR expense, (iii) a $5,286,000 reduction in development and guarantee fees, primarily because Alexanders 731 Lexington Avenue project was substantially completed in 2005, (iv) $6,022,000 of interest income in the prior years nine-month period on loans to Alexanders which were repaid to us in July 2005, partially offset by a $2,353,000 increase in our share of Alexanders operating income.
Income Applicable to Toys
We recorded net income of $4,177,000 from our investment in Toys for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to a net loss of $530,000 in the prior years nine months. The net income in the current quarter consisted of (i) our $3,614,000 share of Toys net loss for the period from October 30, 2005 to July 29, 2006, (ii) $5,731,000 of interest income from our share of Toys senior unsecured bridge loan and (iii) $2,059,000 of management fees. The net loss in the prior years nine months represents our share of Toys net loss in Toys second quarter ended July 30, 2005 for the period ended July 21, 2005 (date of acquisition by the Company) to July 30, 2005.
The unaudited information set forth below presents our pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 (including Toys results for nine months ended July 30, 2005) as if the above transaction occurred on February 1, 2004. The unaudited pro forma information below is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results would have been had the Toys transaction been consummated on February 1, 2004, nor does it represent the results of operations for any future periods. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary to reflect this transaction have been made.
Net income applicable to common shares
Net income per common share basic
Net income per common share diluted
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Summarized below are the components of income from partially owned entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
15.8% in 2006 and 22.5% in 2005 share of equity in net income
2006 includes $10,842 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. 2005 includes (i) $7,992 for our share of losses on the early extinguishment of debt and write-off of related deferred financing costs, (ii) $6,602 for our share of impairment losses, partially offset by (iii) $3,723 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate. Excluding the above items, our share of Newkirk MLPs net income was $7,632 lower than the prior year, primarily as a result of asset sales.
We account for our investment in H Street partially-owned entities on the equity method on a one-quarter lag basis. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2006, two 50% owned entities that are contesting our acquisition of H Street impeded access to their financial information and accordingly, we were unable to record our pro rata share of their earnings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, based on the financial information provided to us, we recognized equity in net income of $8,376 from these entities, of which $3,890 represents our 50% share of their earnings for the period from July 20, 2006 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
We account for our investment in GMH on the equity method and record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis as we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that GCT files its financial statements. On July 31, 2006 GCT filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which restated the quarterly financial results of each of the first three quarters of 2005. On September 15, 2006 GCT filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006. GMHs earnings for their fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006 were not available in time to be recorded in our financial results for the second quarter of 2006. Accordingly, our earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 include equity in net income of $15,000, which consists of (i) a $94,000 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005, and (ii) $109,000 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
Interest and Other Investment Income
Interest and other investment income (mark-to-market of derivative positions, interest income on mortgage loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $137,194,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $135,458,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $1,736,000. This increase resulted primarily from:
Sears Holdings derivative position net gain of $18,611 this year compared to $65,226 in the prior year (investment sold in the first quarter of 2006)
(46,615
McDonalds derivative position net gain of $60,581 this year compared to $9,859 in the prior year (investment made subsequent to the prior years second quarter)
50,722
GMH warrants derivative position net loss of $16,370 this year compared to a net gain of $7,813 in the prior year
(24,183
21,812
1,736
Interest and debt expense was $340,463,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $249,131,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $91,332,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $54,500,000 from a $2.0 billion increase in outstanding debt due to property acquisitions and refinancings, (ii) $16,300,000 from a 198 basis point increase in the weighted average interest rate on variable rate of debt, (iii) $8,800,000 from the February 16, 2006 issuance of $250,000,000 unsecured notes due 2011, (iv) $15,596,000 for the cost of mortgage loan defeasances and the write-off of unamortized finance costs, partially offset by, (v) $4,300,000 of an increase in the amount of capitalized interest relating to a larger amount of assets under development this year.
Net gain on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate was $65,527,000 and $16,936,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and consists primarily of net gains on sales of marketable equity securities. In addition, the nine months ended September 30, 2005 includes a $1,469,000 net gain on sale of a land parcel.
Minority interest of partially owned entities represents the minority partners pro rata share of the net income or loss of consolidated partially owned entities, including Americold, 220 Central Park South, Wasserman and the Springfield Mall. In the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the minority interests share of net losses of consolidated partially owned entities was $5,378,000 and $962,000, respectively. The increase of $4,416,000 over the prior year relates primarily to a reduction in Americolds minority interest expense as a result of lower net income and the acquisition of 220 Central Park South in August of 2005, which is currently under development.
The combined results of operations of the assets related to discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 include the operating results of Vineland, New Jersey; 33 North Dearborn Street in Chicago, Illinois, which was sold on March 14, 2006; 424 Sixth Avenue in New York City, which was sold on March 13, 2006 and 1919 South Eads Street in Arlington, Virginia, which was sold on June 22, 2006.
Net (loss) income
Minority limited partners interest in the Operating Partnership was $46,301,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $54,512,000 for the prior years nine months, a decrease of $8,211,000. This decrease results primarily from lower net income subject to allocation to the minority limited partners.
Perpetual preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership were $17,030,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $60,908,000 for the prior years nine months, a decrease of $43,878,000. This decrease resulted primarily from the redemption of the D-3, D-4, D-5, D-6, D-7, and D-8 perpetual preferred units in 2005, partially offset by the issuance of the D-14 units in September 2005 and the D-15 units May and August 2006.
Preferred share dividends were $43,162,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $32,290,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $10,872,000. This increase resulted primarily from dividends paid on the 6.75% Series H and 6.625% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares which were issued in June 2005 and August 2005, respectively, partially offset by a $3,852,000 write-off of issuance costs in the first quarter of 2005 related to the redemption of the Series C preferred shares.
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Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
Nine months ended September 30, 2005
14,917
6,896
7,905
(571
1,581
Acquisitions,dispositions andnon-operating items that affect comparability, including divisional general and administrative expenses
6,130
55,821
41,627
(5,933
(4,328
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
% increase (decrease)in same store
operations
(0.5%
2.7
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
Our cash and cash equivalents was $386,882,000 at September 30, 2006, a $92,378,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2005. This increase resulted from $486,838,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, $374,854,000 of net cash provided by financing activities, partially offset by $769,314,000 of net cash used in investing activities. Property rental income represents our primary source of net cash provided by operating activities. Our property rental income is primarily dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties. Other sources of liquidity to fund our cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans and corporate level unsecured borrowings; our $1 billion revolving credit facility; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales. Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, distributions to our common and preferred shareholders, as well as acquisition and development costs.
Our consolidated outstanding debt was $7,382,460,000 at September 30, 2006, a $1,139,334,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2005. This increase resulted primarily from debt associated with asset acquisitions and property refinancings during 2006. As of September 30, 2006 and December 30, 2005, our revolving credit facility had a zero outstanding balance. During 2006 and 2007, $113,637,000 and $1,188,954,000 of the Companys outstanding debt matures, respectively. The Company may refinance such debt or choose to repay all or a portion, using existing cash balances or its revolving credit facility.
Our share of debt of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $3,286,180,000 at September 30, 2006, a $283,834,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2005. This increase resulted primarily from our $92,120,000 share of an increase in Toys R Us outstanding debt and from debt associated with asset acquisitions and refinancings.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $486,838,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $440,364,000, after adjustments of $96,823,000 for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization expense, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, minority interest expense and net gains on sale of real estate and assets other than depreciable real estate, (ii) distributions of income from partially-owned entities of $27,518,000, partially offset by, (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $77,867,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $769,314,000 was primarily comprised of (i) investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable of $361,841,000, (ii) capital expenditures of $139,751,000, (iii) development and redevelopment expenditures of $156,051,000, (iv) investments in partially-owned entities of $112,729,000, (v) acquisitions of real estate of $572,472,000, (vi) investments in marketable securities of $83,698,000, (vii) deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions, including pre-acquisition costs, of $21,676,000, (viii) restricted cash, including mortgage escrows, of $2,527,000, partially offset by, (ix) proceeds received on the settlement of derivatives (primarily Sears Holdings) of $135,028,000, (x) proceeds from the sale of real estate of $110,388,000, (xi) distributions of capital from partially-owned entities of $108,779,000, (xii) proceeds from the sale of, and returns of investment in, marketable securities of $157,363,000, and (xiii) proceeds from repayments on notes and mortgages receivable of $169,746,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $374,854,000 was primarily comprised of (i) proceeds from borrowings of $1,807,091,000, (ii) proceeds from the issuance of preferred units of $43,862,000, (iii) proceeds of $9,510,000 from the exercise by employees of share options, partially offset by, (iv) dividends paid on common shares of $339,844,000, (v) repayments of borrowings of $802,785,000, (vi) purchases of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable of $174,254,000, (vii) dividends paid on preferred shares of $43,257,000, (viii) distributions to minority partners of $65,303,000 and (ix) debt issuance costs of $15,166,000.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvements and leasing commissions. Recurring capital improvements include expenditures to maintain a propertys competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases. Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property. Our development and redevelopment expenditures include all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capitalized interest and operating costs until the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.
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Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
New York Office
Washington, DC Office
Capital Expenditures Accrual basis:
Expenditures to maintain the assets:
Recurring
35,863
9,260
13,459
618
7,690
1,520
3,316
Non-recurring
2,021
37,884
15,480
Tenant improvements:
75,007
38,493
22,059
4,910
9,545
1,737
89
1,648
76,744
22,148
6,558
114,628
47,753
37,628
7,176
17,235
Leasing Commissions:
25,636
17,640
5,218
2,049
729
290
258
25,926
5,250
2,307
19.46
9.97
2.33
1.59
Square feet leased
5,325
1,031
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions - Accrual basis
140,554
65,393
42,878
9,483
17,964
Adjustments to reconcile accrual basis to cash basis:
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods
49,122
21,324
22,736
768
4,294
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period
(64,003
(33,494
(19,787
(8,184
(2,538
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions - Cash basis
125,673
53,223
45,827
2,067
19,720
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures:
Greenfield development, North Bergen, NJ
27,294
26,235
Wasserman Venture (consolidated)
24,422
Bergen Mall
15,582
Crystal Plazas (PTO)
9,671
7 West 34th Street
8,883
8,646
1740 Broadway
8,127
2101 L Street
2,582
640 Fifth Avenue
1,729
Crystal Mall Two
13,244
1,678
9,073
1,825
148,024
10,524
15,540
78,184
34,893
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Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $502,850,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $419,643,000, (ii) adjustments for non-cash items of $129,027,000, (iii) distributions of income from partially-owned entities of $31,045,000, partially offset by (iv) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $76,865,000. The adjustments for non-cash items are primarily comprised of (i) depreciation and amortization of $252,555,000, (ii) allocation of income to minority limited partners of the Operating Partnership of $54,512,000, (iii) perpetual preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership of $42,641,000, (iv) the write-off of preferred unit issuance costs of $18,267,000, (v) net loss from mark-to-market of Sears Holdings derivative position of $20,868,000, partially offset by, (vi) the net gain on conversion of Sears common shares and derivative position to Sears Holdings common shares and derivative position of $86,094,000, (vii) net gain from mark-to-market of McDonalds derivative position of $9,859,000, (viii) net gain from mark-to-market of GMH Communities L.P. warrants of $7,813,000, (ix) net gains on disposition of wholly-owned and partially-owned assets other than depreciable real estate of $16,936,000, (x) the effect of straight-lining of rental income of $35,313,000, (xi) equity in net income of partially-owned entities and Alexanders of $62,107,000, (xii) net gains on sale of real estate of $31,614,000 and (xiii) amortization of acquired below market leases net of above market leases of $9,118,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $1,484,059,000 was primarily comprised of (i) investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable of $280,000,000, (ii) capital expenditures of $71,332,000, (iii) development and redevelopment expenditures of $106,814,000, (iv) investments in partially-owned entities of $944,653,000, (v) acquisitions of real estate of $634,933,000, (vi) investments in marketable securities of $225,647,000, (vii) deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions of $15,058,000 partially offset by (viii) proceeds from the sale of real estate of $126,584,000, (ix) distributions of capital from partially-owned entities of $179,483,000, of which $124,000,000 relates to the repayment of the Companys loan to Alexanders, (x) repayments on notes and mortgages receivable of $375,000,000, (xi) restricted cash of $46,491,000 and (xii) proceeds from the sale of marketable securities of $66,820,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $776,388,000 was primarily comprised of (i) proceeds from borrowings of $890,000,000, (ii) proceeds from the issuance of common shares of $780,750,000, (iii) proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares and units of $471,673,000, (iv) proceeds of $46,123,000 from the exercise by employees of share options, partially offset by (v) dividends paid on common shares of $302,435,000, (vi) repayments of borrowings of $202,563,000, (vii) redemption of preferred shares and units of $782,000,000, (viii) dividends paid on preferred shares of $22,974,000, and (ix) distributions to minority partners of $93,691,000.
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Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
Washington,DC
21,948
8,457
3,905
(108
9,536
158
59,111
24,037
13,908
3,754
17,412
1,938
61,049
15,846
82,997
32,494
19,751
3,646
26,948
13,547
6,273
3,467
320
3,487
294
13,841
3,761
15.86
29.82
9.72
8.63
17.53
2.37
3.99
1.77
1.00
2.58
4,692
996
2,030
1,193
Total Capital Expenditures andLeasing Commissions - Accrual basis
96,838
38,767
23,512
3,966
30,435
43,963
19,247
17,441
1,818
5,457
(45,872
(22,646
(12,584
(3,401
(7,241
94,929
35,368
28,369
2,383
28,651
Development and RedevelopmentExpenditures:
34,412
15,894
715 Lexington Avenue
8,267
7,004
6,255
Farley Building
6,200
28,782
902
16,620
9,195
646
106,814
14,106
35,831
31,142
25,089
___________________________
Reflects reimbursements from tenants for expenditures incurred in the prior year.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2006 from the three months ended June 30, 2006.
EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2006
439,682
92,545
112,557
65,366
41,843
16,997
36,464
73,910
(185
(1,383
(6,223
(891
Acquisitions, dispositions andnon-operating items that affect comparability, including divisional general and administrative expenses
123
(21,217
2,096
(4,139
(95
EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2006
) (2)
)(3)
These decreases reflect seasonal increases in utility costs in the third quarter, of which $3,962 relates to the New York portfolio and $2,645 relates to the Washington DC portfolio. The same store operations exclusive of the seasonal increases in utilities increased by 3.7% for the New York portfolio and by 1.5% for the Washington, DC portfolio.
Results primarily from seasonality of operations.
The following table reconciles Net income to EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
WashingtonDC
Net income (loss) for the three months endedJune 30, 2006
163,169
47,172
43,898
24,928
26,758
(7,884
28,713
171,778
21,523
30,315
27,118
3,762
8,779
44,348
35,933
133,377
23,850
34,724
13,320
11,245
8,553
32,522
9,163
Income tax (benefit) expense
(28,642
3,620
78
(32,522
101
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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (FFO)
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). NAREIT defines FFO as net income or loss determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excluding extraordinary items as defined under GAAP and gains or losses from sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets, plus specified non-cash items, such as real estate asset depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.
FFO and FFO per diluted share are used by management, investors and industry analysts as supplemental measures of operating performance of equity REITs. FFO and FFO per diluted share should be evaluated along with GAAP net income and income per diluted share (the most directly comparable GAAP measures), as well as cash flow from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities, in evaluating the operating performance of equity REITs. We believe that FFO and FFO per diluted share are helpful to investors as supplemental performance measures because these measures exclude the effect of depreciation, amortization and gains or losses from sales of real estate, all of which are based on historical costs which implicitly assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, these non-GAAP measures can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and among other equity REITs.
FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs as disclosed in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in footnote 13 - Income Per Share, in the notes to our consolidated financial statements on page 28 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
FFO for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006, and 2005
FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions was $204,535,000, or $1.31 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $93,272,000, or $0.65 per diluted share for the prior years quarter. FFO applicable to common shares plus conversions was $646,881,000, or $4.17 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $563,377,000, or $3.95 per diluted share for the prior years nine months. Details of certain items that affect comparability are discussed in the financial results summary of our Overview.
Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO:
Depreciation and amortization of real property
86,235
68,164
246,834
200,458
Net gains on sale of real estate
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of partially-owned entities to arrive at FFO:
27,526
9,250
75,546
21,837
(11,171
(3,509
(10,842
(3,723
Income tax effect of Toys adjustments included above
(5,190
(16,031
(11,729
(8,082
(27,849
(22,327
FFO
213,654
104,565
674,253
584,274
FFO applicable to common shares
199,303
93,046
631,091
551,984
Interest on 3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
5,093
15,281
10,672
Series A convertible preferred share dividends
509
FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions
204,535
93,272
646,881
563,377
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
5,531
3,713
Series A convertible preferred shares
239
386
Denominator for diluted FFO per share
155,628
144,197
155,168
142,589
Diluted FFO per share
1.31
0.65
4.17
3.95
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:
As at September 30, 2006
As at December 31, 2005
Balance
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates
Consolidated debt:
Variable rate (1)
1,123,145
6.52%
11,231
1,150,333
5.98%
Fixed rate
6,259,315
5,104,550
6.06%
7,382,460
6,254,883
Pro-rata share of debt of non- consolidated entities (non-recourse):
Variable rate excluding Toys
199,969
7.28%
2,000
199,273
Variable rate Toys
1,125,442
6.96%
11,254
1,623,447
7.02%
Fixed rate (including $1,142,195, and $557,844 of Toys debt in 2006 and 2005)
1,960,769
6.93%
1,179,626
7.23%
3,286,180
13,254
3,002,346
7.01%
Minority limited partners share of above
(2,522
Total change in annual net income
21,963
Per share-diluted
0.15
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Includes $497,977 for our senior unsecured notes due 2007, as we entered into an interest rate swap that effectively converted the interest rate from a fixed rate of 5.625% to a floating rate of LIBOR plus 0.7725%, based upon the trailing three month LIBOR rate (6.14% if set on September 30, 2006). In accordance with SFAS No. 133, as amended, we are required to record the fair value of this derivative instrument at each reporting period. At September 30, 2006, the fair value adjustment was a reduction of $1,531, and is included in the balance of the senior unsecured notes above.
We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. In addition, we have notes and mortgage loans receivables aggregating $269,047,000, as of September 30, 2006, which are based on variable rates and partially mitigate our exposure to a change in interest rates.
Fair Value of Our Debt
The carrying amount of our debt exceeds its aggregate fair value, based on discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt, by approximately $349,481,000 at September 30, 2006.
Derivative Instruments
We have, and may in the future enter into, derivative positions that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, including an economic interest in McDonalds common shares. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we settled our derivative position in the common shares of Sears Holdings and exercised our warrants to purchase common shares of GMH Communities Trust. Because these derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the gains or losses resulting from their mark-to-market at the end of each reporting period are recognized as an increase or decrease in interest and other investment income on our consolidated statements of income. In addition, we are, and may in the future be, subject to additional expense based on the notional amount of the derivative positions and a specified spread over LIBOR. Because the market value of these instruments can vary significantly between periods, we may experience significant fluctuations in the amount of our investment income or expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized net gains aggregating approximately $70,687,000 and $65,589,000, respectively, from these positions.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2006, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
OTHER INFORMATION
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters, including the matters referred to below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The following updates the discussion set forth under Item 3. Legal Proceedings in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Stop & Shop
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (USDC-NJ) claiming the Company has no right to reallocate and therefore continue to collect the $5,000,000 of annual rent from Stop & Shop pursuant to the Master Agreement and Guaranty, because of the expiration of the East Brunswick, Jersey City, Middletown, Union and Woodbridge leases to which the $5,000,000 of additional rent was previously allocated. Stop & Shop asserted that a prior order of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York dated February 6, 2001, as modified on appeal to the District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 13, 2001, froze the Companys right to re-allocate which effectively terminated the Companys right to collect the additional rent from Stop & Shop. On March 3, 2003, after the Company moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, Stop & Shop voluntarily withdrew its complaint. On March 26, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a new complaint in New York Supreme Court, asserting substantially the same claims as in its USDC-NJ complaint. The Company removed the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In January 2005 that court remanded the action to the New York Supreme Court. On February 14, 2005, the Company served an answer in which it asserted a counterclaim seeking a judgment for all the unpaid additional rent accruing through the date of the judgment and a declaration that Stop & Shop will continue to be liable for the additional rent as long as any of the leases subject to the Master Agreement and Guaranty remain in effect. On May 17, 2005, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment. On July 15, 2005, Stop & Shop opposed the Companys motion and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. On December 13, 2005, the Court issued its decision denying the motions for summary judgment. Both parties have appealed the Courts decision and oral argument is expected to occur during November 2006. The Company intends to pursue its claims against Stop & Shop vigorously.
H Street Building Corporation (H Street)
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
None.
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
Date October 31, 2006
By:
/s/ Joseph Macnow
Joseph Macnow, Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
3.1
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Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on April 16, 1993 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-4/A (File No. 33-60286), filed on April 15, 1993
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3.2
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on May 23, 1996 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 11, 2002
3.3
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on April 3, 1997 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 11, 2002
3.4
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on October 14, 1997 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-36080), filed on May 2, 2000
3.5
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on April 22, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on November 24, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-36080), filed on May 2, 2000
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on April 20, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-36080), filed on May 2, 2000
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on September 14, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-68462), filed on August 27, 2001
3.9
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, dated May 31, 2002, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on June 13, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002
_________________________ Incorporated by reference
3.10
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, dated June 6, 2002, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on June 13, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002
3.11
Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Vornado Realty Trust, dated December 16, 2004, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on December 16, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 21, 2004
3.12
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts $3.25 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $50.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.11 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
3.13
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts $3.25 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on December 15, 1997- Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 11, 2002
3.14
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-6 8.25% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on May 1, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 19, 2000
3.15
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-8 8.25% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 28, 2000
3.16
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-9 8.75% Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on September 25, 2001 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001
3.17
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-10 7.00% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on November 17, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 18, 2003
3.18
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-11 7.20% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on May 27, 2004 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 14, 2004
3.19
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 7.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.27 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 20, 2004
3.20
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 6.75% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.28 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 17, 2004
3.21
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 6.55% Series D-12 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 21, 2004
3.22
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 6.625% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 21, 2004
3.23
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 6.750% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.32 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 16, 2005
3.24
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts 6.625% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.33 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 30, 2005
3.25
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-14 6.75% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on September 14, 2005
3.26
Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trusts Series D-15 6.875% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 3, 2006, and Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 23, 2006
3.27
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vornado Realty Trust, as amended on March 2, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
3.28
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of October 20, 1997 (the Partnership Agreement) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.26 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
3.29
Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1997 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.27 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
87
3.30
Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1998 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-50095), filed on April 14, 1998
3.31
Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 12, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 30, 1998
3.32
Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 9, 1999
3.33
Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 17, 1999
3.34
Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 17, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.35
Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 20, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.36
Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 27, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.37
Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999
3.38
Tenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999
3.39
Eleventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 24, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 23, 1999
3.40
Twelfth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 19, 2000
3.41
Thirteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 16, 2000
3.42
Fourteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 28, 2000
3.43
Fifteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-68462), filed on August 27, 2001
3.44
Sixteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001
3.45
Seventeenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001
3.46
Eighteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
3.47
Nineteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002
3.48
Twentieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated April 9, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.46 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
3.49
Twenty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (File No. 001- 11954), filed on November 7, 2003
3.50
Twenty-Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.49 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004
3.51
Twenty-Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated May 27, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 14, 2004
3.52
Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.57 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005
3.53
Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated November 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.58 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005
3.54
Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004
3.55
Twenty-Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 20, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004
3.56
Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 30, 2004 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 4, 2005
3.57
Twenty-Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated June 17, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 21, 2005
3.58
Thirtieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 31, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 1, 2005
3.59
Thirty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated September 9, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 14, 2005
3.60
Thirty-Second Amendment and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of December 19, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.59 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 8, 2006
3.61
Thirty-Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of April 25, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
3.62
Thirty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of May 2, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 3, 2006
3.63
Thirty-Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of August 17, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on August 23, 2006
4.1
Indenture and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2000, among Vornado Finance LLC, LaSalle Bank National Association, ABN Amro Bank N.V. and Midland Loan Services, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
4.2
Indenture, dated as of June 24, 2002, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 24, 2002
Indenture, dated as of November 25, 2003, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005
_________________________ Incorporated by reference.
Certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of Vornado Realty Trust and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. Vornado Realty Trust hereby undertakes to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, copies of any such instruments.
10.1
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Vornado Realty Trusts 1993 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 331-09159), filed on July 30, 1996
10.2
Vornado Realty Trusts 1993 Omnibus Share Plan, as amended - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-29011), filed on June 12, 1997
10.3
Master Agreement and Guaranty, between Vornado, Inc. and Bradlees New Jersey, Inc. dated as of May 1, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 1992
10.4
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(C)(3) to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 13, 1997
10.5
Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth, dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 1993
10.6
Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 1993
10.7
Management Agreement between Interstate Properties and Vornado, Inc. dated July 13, 1992 -Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 1993
10.8
Real Estate Retention Agreement between Vornado, Inc., Keen Realty Consultants, Inc. and Alexanders, Inc., dated as of July 20, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993
10.9
Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement between Vornado, Inc., Keen Realty Consultants, Inc. and Alexanders, Inc., dated February 6, 1995 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(F)(2) to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 23, 1995
10.10
Stipulation between Keen Realty Consultants Inc. and Vornado Realty Trust re: Alexanders Retention Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(F)(2) to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 24, 1994
10.11
Management and Development Agreement among Alexanders Inc. and Vornado Realty Trust, dated as of February 6, 1995 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 21, 1995
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Management contract or compensatory agreement.
10.12
Employment Agreement, dated as of April 15, 1997, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, The Mendik Company, L.P. and David R. Greenbaum - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 30, 1997
10.13
Consolidated and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing, dated as of March 1, 2000, between Entities named therein (as Mortgagors) and Vornado (as Mortgagee) - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
10.14
Promissory Note from Steven Roth to Vornado Realty Trust, dated December 23, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Vornado Realty Trust Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006
10.15
Letter agreement, dated November 16, 1999, between Steven Roth and Vornado Realty Trust - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
10.16
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18, 2001, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Merger Sub L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C., Robert H. Smith, individually, Robert P. Kogod, individually, and Charles E. Smith Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on January 16, 2002
10.17
Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 1, 2002, between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of the Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
10.18
Tax Reporting and Protection Agreement, dated December 31, 2001, by and among Vornado, Vornado Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P. and Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
10.19
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2002
10.20
First Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.21
Convertible Units Agreement, dated December 2, 1996, between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli Incorporated by reference to Exhibit E of the Employment Agreement, dated December 2, 1996, between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, filed as Exhibit 10(C)(3) to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 13, 1997
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10.22
First Amendment, dated June 7, 2002, to the Convertible Units Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.23
Second Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the Convertible Units Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.24
2002 Units Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.25
First Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the 2002 Units Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.26
First Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the Registration Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.9 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.27
Trust Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Chase Manhattan Bank, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.10 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.28
First Amendment, dated September 17, 2002, to the Trust Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated December 2, 1996 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.11 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.29
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 21, 1999, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002
10.30
Form of Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002
10.31
Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexanders, Inc. and Vornado Realty L.P. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(3) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.32
59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Residential LLC and 731 Commercial LLC - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(4) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.33
Amended and Restated Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexanders, Inc., the subsidiaries party thereto and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(1) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.34
59th Street Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between 731 Residential LLC, 731 Commercial LLC and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(2) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.35
Amendment dated May 29, 2002, to the Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 of Interstate Properties Schedule 13D/A dated May 29, 2002 (File No. 005-44144), filed on May 30, 2002
10.36
Vornado Realty Trusts 2002 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333- 102216) filed on December 26, 2002
10.37
First Amended and Restated Promissory Note from Michael D. Fascitelli to Vornado Realty Trust, dated December 17, 2001 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.59 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 7, 2003
10.38
Promissory Note from Joseph Macnow to Vornado Realty Trust, dated July 23, 2002 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 7, 2003
10.39
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell Schear, dated April 9, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 8, 2003
10.40
Registration Rights Agreement by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Bel Holdings LLC dated as of November 17, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004
10.41
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and 2004 Realty Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.75 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.42
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Montebello Realty Corp. 2002 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.43
Form of Stock Option Agreement between the Company and certain employees dated as of February 8, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.77 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
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10.44
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and certain employees Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.78 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.45
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Sandeep Mathrani, dated February 22, 2005 and effective as of January 1, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005
10.46
Contribution Agreement, dated May 12, 2005, by and among Robert Kogod, Vornado Realty L.P. and certain Vornado Realty Trusts affiliates Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006
10.47
Amendment, dated March 17, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 2, 2006
10.48
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2006 Out-Performance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
10.49
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2002 Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (Filed No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
10.50
Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2006, among the Operating Partnership, the banks party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Citicorp North America, Inc., as Syndication Agents, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Lasalle Bank National Association, and UBS Loan Finance LLC, as Documentation Agents and Vornado Realty Trust Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 28, 2006
10.51
Amendment No.2, dated May 18, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006
10.52
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow dated July 27, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006
10.53
Guaranty, made as of June 28, 2006, by Vornado Realty Trust, for the benefit of JP Morgan Chase Bank
10.54
Amendment, dated October 26, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan
15.1
Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
31.1
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
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