UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, 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, 2007
Or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
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 incorporation or 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, 2007, 152,264,185 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006
3
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006
4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006
5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
7
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
37
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
38
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
78
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
79
PART II.
Other Information:
Legal Proceedings
80
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
81
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
82
Exhibit Index
83
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Part I.
Financial Information
Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS
December 31, 2006
Real estate, at cost:
Land
$
4,632,682
2,754,962
Buildings and improvements
12,951,030
9,928,776
Development costs and construction in progress
652,148
377,200
Leasehold improvements and equipment
410,960
372,432
Total
18,646,820
13,433,370
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(2,292,589
)
(1,961,974
Real estate, net
16,354,231
11,471,396
Cash and cash equivalents
834,274
2,233,317
Escrow deposits and restricted cash
386,792
140,351
Marketable securities
391,738
316,727
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $22,119 and $17,727
273,910
230,908
Investments in and advances to partially owned entities, including Alexanders of $108,976 and $82,114
1,167,939
1,135,669
Investment in Toys R Us
331,129
317,145
Notes and mortgage loans receivable
655,428
561,164
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $2,056 and $2,334
502,098
441,321
Due from officers
13,185
15,197
Assets related to discontinued operations
145,527
115,643
Other assets
1,197,517
975,443
22,253,768
17,954,281
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Notes and mortgages payable
8,933,533
6,886,884
Convertible senior debentures
2,357,999
980,083
Senior unsecured notes
698,502
1,196,600
Exchangeable senior debentures
492,450
491,231
Revolving credit facility debt
94,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
580,479
531,977
Deferred credit
892,498
331,760
Officers compensation payable
66,750
60,955
Deferred tax liabilities
266,383
34,529
Liabilities related to discontinued operations
10,973
Other liabilities
161,420
150,315
Total liabilities
14,544,014
10,675,307
Minority interest, including unitholders in the Operating Partnership
1,503,395
1,128,204
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders equity:
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 33,983,962 and 34,051,635 shares
825,275
828,660
Common shares of beneficial interest: $.04 par value per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 152,264,185 and 151,093,373 shares
6,130
6,083
Additional capital
5,344,272
5,287,923
Earnings less than distributions
(35,650
(69,188
Accumulated other comprehensive income
62,668
92,963
Deferred compensation shares earned but not yet delivered
3,664
4,329
Total shareholders equity
6,206,359
6,150,770
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)
2007
2006
REVENUES:
Property rentals
522,814
389,018
1,441,653
1,142,897
Temperature Controlled Logistics
212,715
190,280
619,282
573,177
Tenant expense reimbursements
89,482
68,634
239,310
191,181
Fee and other income
28,025
27,999
81,920
71,233
Total revenues
853,036
675,931
2,382,165
1,978,488
EXPENSES:
Operating
431,339
346,565
1,193,857
996,350
Depreciation and amortization
140,377
101,799
380,876
289,831
General and administrative
58,366
52,096
170,790
148,530
Costs of acquisitions not consummated
8,807
Total expenses
630,082
500,460
1,754,330
1,434,711
Operating income
222,954
175,471
627,835
543,777
Income (loss) applicable to Alexanders
12,111
(3,586
35,114
7,569
(Loss) income applicable to Toys R Us
(20,289
(40,699
18,343
4,177
Income from partially owned entities
13,901
23,010
31,599
43,696
Interest and other investment income
56,906
98,092
231,890
137,186
Interest and debt expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs of $3,706 and $4,257 in each three month period, respectively, and $11,702 and $11,391 in each nine month period, respectively)
(165,889
(115,280
(469,659
(339,118
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate
1,012
8,032
17,699
65,527
Minority interest of partially owned entities
3,587
2,534
11,819
5,378
Income before income taxes
124,293
147,574
504,640
468,192
Provision for income taxes
(3,048
(382
(6,815
(2,362
Income from continuing operations
121,245
147,192
497,825
465,830
Income from discontinued operations, net of minority interest
24,655
577
24,592
37,865
Income before allocation to minority limited partners
145,900
147,769
522,417
503,695
Minority limited partners interest in the Operating Partnership
(10,241
(13,103
(44,270
(46,301
Perpetual preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership
(4,818
(6,683
(14,455
(17,030
Net income
130,841
127,983
463,692
440,364
Preferred share dividends
(14,295
(14,351
(42,886
(43,162
NET INCOME applicable to common shares
116,546
113,632
420,806
397,202
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE BASIC:
Income from continuing operations, net of minority interest
0.61
0.80
2.61
2.54
0.16
0.27
Net income per common share
0.77
2.77
2.81
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE DILUTED:
0.58
0.76
2.50
2.41
0.15
0.25
0.74
2.65
2.66
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
0.85
2.55
2.40
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)
392,578
302,869
Net gains from derivative positions
(100,060
(65,589
Equity in income of partially owned entities, including Alexanders and Toys
(85,056
(55,442
Straight-lining of rental income
(58,492
(47,688
Amortization of below market leases, net
(58,810
(15,558
47,010
46,302
Net gains on dispositions of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate
(17,699
(65,527
Distributions of income from partially owned entities, including Alexanders and Toys
18,047
27,518
14,455
15,905
(11,819
(5,378
Loss on early extinguishment of debt and write-off of unamortized financing costs
7,670
15,596
Other non-cash adjustments
14,311
3,977
Net gains on sale of real estate
(27,745
(33,769
Write-off of issuance costs of preferred units redeemed
1,125
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(17,899
33,047
(20,242
(48,222
(75,330
(88,536
(6,325
25,844
Net cash provided by operating activities
487,093
486,838
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisitions of real estate and other
(2,775,982
(577,399
Investments in partially owned entities
(201,432
(112,729
Investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable
(211,942
(361,841
Purchases of marketable securities
(152,683
(83,698
(231,575
(156,051
Proceeds received from repayment of notes and mortgage loans receivable
126,629
169,746
Additions to real estate
(108,935
(139,751
Proceeds from sales of, and return of investment in, marketable securities
57,341
157,363
Deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions, including pre-acquisition costs
(21,231
(21,676
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash balances, primarily mortgage escrows
(13,245
2,527
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities, including Alexanders and Toys
13,315
108,779
Proceeds received from Officer loan repayment
2,000
Proceeds from sales of real estate
217,941
110,388
Proceeds received on settlement of derivatives (primarily McDonalds and Sears Holdings)
234,242
135,028
Net cash used in investing activities
(3,065,557
(769,314
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from borrowings
2,517,105
1,807,091
Repayments of borrowings
(727,730
(802,785
Dividends paid on common shares
(387,268
(339,844
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
(109,092
(174,254
Distributions to minority partners
(62,169
(65,303
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(42,940
(43,257
Debt issuance costs
(13,229
(15,166
Proceeds from exercise of share options and other
4,744
9,510
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares and units
43,862
Redemption of perpetual preferred shares and units
(45,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,179,421
374,854
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,399,043
92,378
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
294,504
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
386,882
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash payments for interest (including capitalized interest of $38,013 and $16,014)
457,669
321,676
Cash payments for income taxes
25,969
3,822
Non-Cash Transactions:
Financing assumed in acquisitions
1,326,514
283,695
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
109,092
174,254
Mortgage notes payable legally defeased
104,571
163,620
Conversion of Class A Operating Partnership units to common shares
41,390
22,458
Unrealized net (loss) gain on securities available for sale
(32,889
22,089
Operating partnership units issued in connection with acquisitions
22,382
Increases in assets and liabilities resulting from the consolidation of our 50% investment in H Street partially owned entities upon acquisition of the remaining 50% interest on April 30, 2007:
342,764
Restricted cash
369
11,648
55,272
3,101
2,407
112,797
71
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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 90.0% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership at September 30, 2007.
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 have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission and 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, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vornado and 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. 04-5. We consolidate our 47.6% investment in AmeriCold Realty Trust because we have the contractual right to appoint three out of five members of its Board of Trustees, and therefore determined that we have a controlling interest. 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 and provision for income taxes have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
3.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes new evaluation and measurement processes for all income tax positions taken. FIN 48 also requires expanded disclosures of income tax matters. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2007 did 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 an 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 over-funded status or a liability for a plans under-funded 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. The adoption of the requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements as of December 31, 2006 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations to determine the funded status as of the end of the fiscal year and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The adoption of the measurement date provisions of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurement in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We have not decided if we will choose to measure any eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value upon the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2008.
On August 31, 2007, the FASB issued a proposed FASB Staff Position (the proposed FSP) that affects the accounting for our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures and Series D-13 convertible preferred units. The proposed FSP requires the initial proceeds from the sale of our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures and Series D-13 convertible preferred units to be allocated between a liability component and an equity component. The resulting discount must be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding as additional interest expense. The proposed FSP, if adopted, would be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 and would require retroactive application. The adoption of the proposed FSP on January 1, 2008 would result in the recognition of an aggregate unamortized debt discount of $190,697,000 (as of September 30, 2007) on our consolidated balance sheet and additional interest expense on our consolidated statements of income. Our current estimate of the incremental interest expense, net of minority interest, for each reporting period is as follows:
For the year ended December 31:
2005
3,405
6,065
28,590
2008
35,721
2009
37,856
2010
40,114
2011
41,112
2012
8,192
For the three months ended:
March 31, 2007
3,127
June 30, 2007
8,344
8,487
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4.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions:
100 West 33rd Street, New York City (the Manhattan Mall)
On January 10, 2007, we acquired the Manhattan Mall for approximately $689,000,000 in cash. This mixed-use property is located on the entire Sixth Avenue block-front between 32nd and 33rd Streets in Manhattan and contains approximately 1,000,000 square feet, including 812,000 square feet of office space and 164,000 square feet of retail space. Included as part of the acquisition were 250,000 square feet of additional air rights. The property is adjacent to our Hotel Pennsylvania. At closing, we completed a $232,000,000 financing secured by the property, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.55% (5.67% at September 30, 2007) and matures in two years with three one-year extension options. The operations of the office component of the property are included in the New York Office segment and the operations of the retail component are included in the Retail segment. We consolidate the accounts of this property into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Bruckner Plaza, Bronx, New York
On January 11, 2007, we acquired the Bruckner Plaza shopping center, containing 386,000 square feet, for approximately $165,000,000 in cash. Also included as part of the acquisition was an adjacent parcel which is ground leased to a third party. The property is located on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, New York. We consolidate the accounts of this property into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
1290 Avenue of the Americas and 555 California Street
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a 2,000,000 square foot Manhattan office building, located on the block-front between 51st and 52nd Street on Avenue of the Americas, and the 3- building 555 California Street complex (555 California Street) containing 1,800,000 square feet, known as the Bank of America Center, located at California and Montgomery Streets in San Franciscos financial district. The purchase price for our 70% interest in the real estate was approximately $1.8 billion, consisting of $1.0 billion of cash and $797,000,000 of existing debt. Our share of the debt is comprised of $308,000,000 secured by 1290 Avenue of the Americas and $489,000,000 secured by 555 California Street. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
In August 2005, Mr. Trump brought a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court against, among others, the general partners of the partnerships referred to above. Mr. Trumps claims arose out of a dispute over the sale price of, and use of proceeds from, the sale of properties located on the former Penn Central rail yards between West 59th and 72nd Streets in Manhattan which were formerly owned by the partnerships. In decisions dated September 14, 2005 and July 24, 2006, the Court denied various of Mr. Trumps motions and ultimately dismissed all of Mr. Trumps claims, except for his claim seeking access to books and records. In a decision dated October 1, 2007, the Court determined that Mr. Trump already received access to the books and records to which he was entitled, with the exception of certain documents which the general partners have requested from third parties but have not yet been received. Mr. Trump has sought re-argument and renewal on, and filed a notice of appeal in connection with, his dismissed claims.
In connection with the acquisition, we agreed to indemnify the sellers for liabilities and expenses arising out of Mr. Trumps claim that the general partners of the partnerships we acquired did not sell the rail yards at a fair price or could have sold the rail yards for a greater price and any other claims asserted in the legal action; provided however, that if Mr. Trump prevails on certain claims involving partnership matters, other than claims relating to sale price, the sellers will be required to reimburse us for certain costs related to those claims. We believe that the claims relating to the sale price are without merit. All other allegations are not asserted as a basis for damages and regardless of merit would not be material to our consolidated financial statements.
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Acquisitions and Dispositions - continued
1290 Avenue of the Americas and 555 California Street - continued
The following summarizes our allocation of the purchase price to the assets and liabilities acquired.
652,144
Building
1,219,968
Acquired above-market leases
33,205
223,083
Acquired in-place leases
173,922
Assets acquired
2,302,322
Mortgage debt
812,380
Acquired below-market leases
223,764
40,784
Liabilities acquired
1,076,928
Net assets acquired ($1.0 billion excluding net working capital acquired and closing costs)
1,225,394
Our initial valuation of the assets and liabilities acquired (70% interest) is preliminary and subject to change within the one-year period from the date of closing as additional valuation information becomes available.
The following table presents our pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as if the above transaction occurred on January 1, 2006. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results would have been had the transaction been consummated on January 1, 2006, 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.
Actual
Pro forma
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
September 30, 2006
Revenues
741,511
2,480,783
2,174,124
Income before allocation to limited partners
136,838
478,788
468,708
(12,046
(39,802
(42,697
118,109
424,531
408,981
Net income applicable to common shares
103,758
381,645
365,819
Net income per common share basic
0.73
2.52
2.59
Net income per common share - diluted
0.69
2.45
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H Street Building Corporation (H Street)
In July 2005, we acquired H Street, which owns a 50% interest in real estate assets located in Pentagon City, Virginia and Washington, DC. On April 30, 2007, we acquired the corporations that own the remaining 50% interest in these assets for approximately $383,000,000, consisting of $333,000,000 in cash and $50,000,000 of existing mortgages. These assets include twin office buildings located in Washington, DC, containing 577,000 square feet, and assets located in Pentagon City, Virginia comprised of 34 acres of land leased to three residential and retail operators, a 1,670 unit high-rise apartment complex and 10 acres of vacant land. In conjunction with this acquisition all existing litigation has been dismissed. Beginning on April 30, 2007, we consolidate the accounts of these entities into our consolidated financial statements and no longer account for them on the equity method.
Further, we agreed to sell approximately 19.6 of the 34 acres of land to one of the existing ground lessees in two closings over a two-year period for approximately $220,000,000. On May 11, 2007, we closed on the sale of 11 of the 19.6 acres for $104,000,000 and received $5,000,000 in cash and a $99,000,000 note due December 31, 2007. On September 28, 2007, the buyer pre-paid the note in cash and we recognized the net gain on sale of $4,803,000. The balance of the net gain of $11,028,000, representing deferred taxes will be reversed and recognized as income in the first quarter of 2008 when H Street and its affiliates elect to be taxed as REITs. In April 2007, we received letters from the two remaining ground lessees claiming a right of first offer on the sale of the land, one of which has since retracted its letter and reserved its rights under the lease.
Our total purchase price for 100% of the assets we will own, after the anticipated proceeds from the land sales, is $409,000,000, consisting of $286,000,000 in cash and $123,000,000 of existing mortgages.
Toys R Us Stores
On May 31, 2007, we acquired four properties from Toys R Us (Toys) for $12,242,000 in cash, which completed our September 2006 agreement to acquire 43 stores that were closed as part of Toys January 2006 store closing program. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Our $1,045,000 share of Toys net gain on this transaction was recorded as an adjustment to the basis of our investment in Toys and was not recorded as income.
India Property Fund LP
In 2005 and 2006, we invested $94,200,000 in two joint ventures established to acquire, manage and develop real estate in India. On June 14, 2007, we committed to contribute $95,000,000 to a third venture, the India Property Fund, LP (the Fund), also established to acquire, manage and develop real estate in India. We satisfied $77,000,000 of our commitment by contributing our interest in one of the above mentioned joint ventures to the Fund. The Fund will seek to raise additional equity. As of September 30, 2007, we own 95% of the Fund and therefore consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, pursuant to the requirements of FIN 46 R.
Shopping Center Portfolio Acquisition
On June 26, 2007, we entered into an agreement to acquire a 15 shopping center portfolio aggregating approximately 1.9 million square feet. The properties are located primarily in Northern New Jersey and Long Island, New York. The purchase price is approximately $351,000,000, consisting of approximately $120,000,000 of cash, $89,000,000 of newly issued Vornado Realty L.P. redeemable preferred and common units and $142,000,000 of existing debt. On June 28, 2007, we completed the acquisition of five of the shopping centers for $116,561,000, consisting of $94,179,000 in cash, $15,993,000 in Vornado Realty L.P. preferred units and $6,389,000 of Vornado Realty L.P. common units. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The closing of the remaining shopping centers is expected to occur in two additional tranches and be completed by the end of 2007, subject to customary closing conditions.
Dispositions:
Vineland, New Jersey Shopping Center Property
On July 16, 2007, we sold our Vineland, New Jersey shopping center property for $2,774,000 in cash, which resulted in a net gain of $1,708,000.
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BNA Complex
On August 9, 2007, we completed our previously announced sale of Crystal Mall Two, a 277,000 square foot office building located at 1801 South Bell Street in Crystal City, to The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA), and simultaneously completed the acquisition of a three building complex from BNA. The three buildings acquired contain approximately 300,000 square feet and are located in Washingtons West End between Georgetown and the Central Business District. Vornado received sales proceeds of approximately $103,600,000 from BNA and recognized a net gain of $19,893,000. All of the proceeds from the sale were reinvested in a tax-free like-kind exchange in accordance with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1031). Vornado paid BNA $111,000,000 for the three buildings acquired. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Arlington Plaza
On October 17, 2007, we sold Arlington Plaza, a 188,000 square foot office building located in Arlington, Virginia for $71,500,000, resulting in a gain of $33,900,000 which will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2007.
5.
Derivative Instruments and Related Marketable Securities
Investment in McDonalds Corporation (McDonalds) (NYSE: MCD)
As of September 30, 2007, we owned 858,000 common shares of McDonalds. 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 sheets and not recognized in income. At September 30, 2007, based on McDonalds September 28, 2007 closing stock price of $54.47 per share, $21,388,000 of appreciation in the value of these shares was included in accumulated other comprehensive income on our consolidated balance sheet. During October 2007, we sold all of the McDonalds common shares at a weighted average price of $56.45 per share, resulting in a net gain of $23,090,000 which will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2007.
In addition to the above, at July 1, 2007, we owned 13,695,500 McDonalds common shares (option 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. The option shares had a weighted-average strike price of $32.70 per share, or an aggregate of $447,822,000, expired on various dates between July 30, 2007 and September 10, 2007 and provided for net cash settlement. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we settled 10,118,800 option shares and received $234,242,000 in cash. At September 30, 2007, there were 3,576,700 option shares remaining in the derivative position at a price of $54.47 per share. During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we recognized a net gain of $28,190,000 as a result of the above transactions. The aggregate net gain recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $102,803,000. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized net gains of $68,796,000 and $60,581,000, respectively.
In October 2007, we settled all of the remaining option shares at a weighted average price of $56.24 per share, resulting in a net gain of $6,018,000 which will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2007.
The aggregate net gain realized from inception of our investments in McDonalds in 2005 through final settlement in October 2007 was $289,414,000.
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6.
Investments in Partially Owned Entities
Toys R Us (Toys)
As of September 30, 2007, we own 32.8% of Toys. Below is a summary of Toys latest available financial information.
Balance Sheet:
As of August 4, 2007
As of July 29, 2006
Total Assets
11,255,700
12,515,000
Total Liabilities
10,212,800
11,390,000
Total Equity
1,042,900
1,125,000
For the Nine Months Ended
Income Statement:
August 4, 2007
July 29, 2006
Total Revenues
2,605,000
2,413,000
10,865,000
9,688,000
Net (Loss) Income
(70,700
(127,000
40,400
(11,000
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 32.8% share of Toys net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis.
Alexanders (NYSE: ALX)
As of September 30, 2007, we own 32.8% of the outstanding common stock of Alexanders. We manage, lease and develop Alexanders properties pursuant to agreements, which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable. As of September 30, 2007, Alexanders owed us $39,368,000 for fees under these agreements.
As of September 30, 2007, the market value of our investment in Alexanders was $637,643,000, based on Alexanders September 28, 2007 closing share price of $385.50.
The Lexington Master Limited Partnership (Lexington MLP)
On December 31, 2006, Newkirk Realty Trust (NYSE: NKT) was acquired in a merger by Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (Lexington) (NYSE: LXP), a real estate investment trust. We owned 10,186,991 limited partnership units (representing a 15.8% investment ownership interest) of Newkirk MLP, which was also acquired by Lexington as a subsidiary, and was renamed Lexington MLP. The units in Newkirk MLP, which we accounted for on the equity method, were converted on a 0.80 for 1 basis into limited partnership units of Lexington MLP, which we also account for on the equity method. The Lexington MLP units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into common shares of Lexington.
As of September 30, 2007, we own 8,149,593 limited partnership units of Lexington MLP, or a 7.3% ownership interest. We record our pro rata share of Lexington MLPs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 includes our share of Lexington MLPs net income for its three months ended June 30, 2007.
As of September 30, 2007, the market value of our investment in Lexington MLP based on Lexingtons September 28, 2007 closing share price of $20.01, was $163,073,000, or $17,238,000 below the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. We have concluded that as of September 30, 2007, the decline in the value of our investment is not other-than-temporary.
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Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued
GMH Communities L.P. (GMH)
As of September 30, 2007, 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, 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. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 includes our share of GMHs net income for its three months ended June 30, 2007.
As of September 30, 2007, the market value of our investment in GMH and GCT based on GCTs September 28, 2007 closing share price of $7.75, was $76,377,000, or $27,473,000 below the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. We have concluded that as of September 30, 2007, the decline in the value of our investment is not other-than-temporary.
Downtown Crossing Joint Venture
On January 26, 2007, a joint venture in which we have a 50% interest acquired the Filenes property located in the Downtown Crossing district of Boston, Massachusetts for approximately $100,000,000 in cash, of which our share was $50,000,000. The venture plans to redevelop the property to include over 1,200,000 square feet, consisting of office, retail, condominium apartments and a hotel. The project is subject to governmental approvals. Our investment in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method.
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The carrying amount of our investments in partially owned entities and income (loss) recognized from such investments are as follows:
Investments: (Amounts in thousands)
As of September 30, 2007
As of December 31, 2006
Toys
H Street non-consolidated subsidiaries (see page 11)
189,516
Lexington MLP, formerly Newkirk MLP
180,311
184,961
Partially Owned Office Buildings (1)
162,106
150,954
Alexanders
108,976
82,114
GMH
103,850
103,302
India Real Estate Ventures
99,361
93,716
Beverly Connection Joint Venture
90,305
82,101
Other Equity Method Investments
423,030
249,005
Our Share of Net Income (Loss): (Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
Toys:
32.8% in 2007 and 32.9% in 2006 share of equity in net (loss) income
(21,997
(41,720
13,493
(3,614
Interest and other income
1,708
1,021
4,850
7,791
Alexanders:
32.8% in 2007 and 33.0% in 2006 share of:
Equity in net income before net gain on sale of condominiums and stock appreciation rights compensation expense
5,508
4,580
16,277
13,176
Stock appreciation rights compensation income (expense)
3,075
(10,797
8,991
(18,356
Net gain on sale of condominiums
Equity in net income
8,583
(6,217
25,268
(600
Management and leasing fees
2,255
2,471
6,777
7,604
Development and guarantee fees
1,273
160
3,069
565
H Street Non-Consolidated Subsidiaries:
50% share of equity in net income
4,065
(3)
5,923
(2)
8,376
Beverly Connection:
50% share of equity in net loss
(1,287
(1,844
(3,676
(7,867
Interest and fee income
3,885
2,862
8,492
9,199
2,598
1,018
4,816
1,332
GMH:
13.5% share of equity in net income
5,709
15
5,428
Lexington MLP, formerly Newkirk MLP:
7.3% in 2007 and 15.8% in 2006 share of equity in net income
1,726
13,604
(4)
1,484
22,177
Other
3,868
4,308
13,948
11,796
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See notes on following page.
Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1)
Includes interests in 330 Madison Avenue (25%), 825 Seventh Avenue (50%), Fairfax Square (20%), Kaempfer equity interests in three office buildings (2.5% to 5.0%), Rosslyn Plaza (46%) and West 57th Street properties (50%).
Represents our 50% share of equity in net income from January 1, 2007 through April 29, 2007. On April 30, 2007, we acquired the remaining 50% interest of these entities and began to consolidate the accounts into our consolidated financial statements and no longer account for this investment under the equity method on a one-quarter lag basis. For further details see footnote 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions.
Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2006, two 50% owned entities that were 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, we recognized equity in net income of $4,065 and $8,376, respectively, from these entities of which $1,083 and $3,890, respectively, was for the periods from July 20, 2005 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
Includes $10,842 for our share of net gains on sale of real estate.
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Below is a summary of the debt of partially owned entities as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, none of which is guaranteed by us.
100% of Partially Owned Entities Debt
Toys (32.8% interest):
$1.3 billion senior credit facility, due 2008, LIBOR plus 3.00% (8.67% at September 30, 2007)
1,300,000
$2.0 billion credit facility, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.00% - 3.75%
65,000
836,000
$804 million secured term loan facility, due 2012, LIBOR plus 4.25% (9.67% at September 30, 2007)
801,000
800,000
Mortgage loan, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.30% (7.06% at September 30, 2007)
Senior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013, with interest at 5.02%
724,000
676,000
7.625% bonds, due 2011 (Face value $500,000)
480,000
477,000
7.875% senior notes, due 2013 (Face value $400,000)
372,000
369,000
7.375% senior notes, due 2018 (Face value $400,000)
330,000
328,000
$181 million unsecured loan facility, due 2012, LIBOR + 5.00% (10.80% at September 30, 2007)
180,000
Toys R Us - Japan short-term borrowings, due 2007, tiered rates (weighted average rate of 0.91% at September 30, 2007)
235,000
285,000
8.750% debentures, due 2021 (Face value $22,000)
21,000
193,000
4.51% Spanish real estate facility, due 2012
183,000
171,000
Toys R Us - Japan bank loans, due 2007-2020, 1.20% - 2.80%
161,000
156,000
6.84% Junior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013
129,000
118,000
4.51% French real estate facility, due 2012
88,000
83,000
Note at an effective cost of 2.23% due in semi-annual installments through 2008
32,000
50,000
$200 million asset sale facility, due 2008, LIBOR plus 3.00% - 4.00% (9.14% at September 30, 2007)
35,000
44,000
Multi-currency revolving credit facility, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.50% - 2.00%
38,000
190,000
39,000
6,013,000
6,915,000
Alexanders (32.8% interest):
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable collateralized by the office space, due in February 2014, with interest at 5.33% (prepayable without penalty)
386,123
393,233
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)
204,411
207,130
Rego Park mortgage note payable, due in June 2009, with interest at 7.25% (prepayable without penalty after March 2009)
79,507
80,135
Paramus mortgage note payable, due in October 2011, with interest at 5.92% (prepayable without penalty)
68,000
1,058,041
1,068,498
Lexington MLP (formerly Newkirk MLP) (7.3% interest in 2007 and 15.8% interest in 2006): Portion of first mortgages collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2007 to 2024, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.91% (various prepayment terms)
3,251,206
2,101,104
GMH (13.5% interest): Mortgage notes payable, collateralized by 64 properties, due from 2008 to 2027, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.50% (various prepayment terms)
1,050,327
957,788
H Street non-consolidated entities (9.78% interest): Mortgage notes payable, collateralized by 3 properties, due from 2007 to 2029, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.29% (various prepayment terms)
236,573
351,584
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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 6.84% at September 30, 2007 (various prepayment terms)
144,640
145,640
Fairfax Square (20% interest) mortgage note payable, due in August 2009, with interest at 7.50%
64,330
65,178
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)
21,898
22,159
Rosslyn Plaza (46% interest) mortgage note payable, due in November 2007, with interest at 7.27% (prepayable without penalty)
56,858
57,396
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 (8.51% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2007 to 2025, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.14% at September 30, 2007 (various prepayment terms)
304,044
311,133
Monmouth Mall (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in September 2015, with interest at 5.44% (prepayable with yield maintenance)
165,000
Green Courte Real Estate Partners, LLC (8.3% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2007 to 2015, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.73% (various prepayment terms)
255,705
201,556
San Jose, California Ground-up Development (45% interest) construction loan, due in March 2009, with a one-year extension option and interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% (7.32% at September 30, 2007)
70,212
50,659
Beverly Connection (50% interest) mortgage and mezzanine loans payable, due in March 2008 and July 2008, with a weighted average interest rate of 10.09%, $70,000 of which is due to Vornado (prepayable with yield maintenance)
170,000
TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings (25% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the entitys real estate, due from 2007 to 2022, with a weighted average interest rate of 12.47% at September 30, 2007 (various prepayment terms)
127,042
45,601
478-486 Broadway (50% interest in 2006) mortgage note payable 100% owned and consolidated as of September 25, 2007
20,000
Wells/Kinzie Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in June 2009, with interest at 7.03%
14,507
14,756
Orleans Hubbard Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in April 2009, with interest at 7.03%
9,099
9,257
38,079
23,656
Based on our ownership interest in the partially-owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially-owned entities was $3,104,451,000 and $3,323,007,000 as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
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7.
Notes and Mortgage Loans Receivable
Blackstone/Equity Office Properties Loan
On March 29, 2007, we acquired a 9.4% interest in a $772,600,000 mezzanine loan for $72,400,000 in cash. During April and May of 2007, we were repaid the $72,400,000 outstanding balance of the loan.
Fortress Loan
In 2006, we acquired bonds for $99,500,000 in cash, representing a 7% interest in two margin loans aggregating $1.430 billion. On March 30, 2007, we were repaid $35,348,000. On July 10, 2007 and October 2, 2007, we were repaid an additional $13,221,000 and $13,290,000, respectively. The remaining balance of $37,641,000, is due in December 2007.
MPH Mezzanine Loans
On June 5, 2007, we acquired a 42% interest in two mezzanine loans totaling $158,700,000, for $66,403,000 in cash. The loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 5.32% (10.44% at September 30, 2007) and mature in February 2008. The loans are subordinate to $2.9 billion of other debt and are secured by the equity interests in four New York City properties: Worldwide Plaza, 1540 Broadway office condominium, 527 Madison Avenue and Tower 56.
Manhattan House Loan
On October 12, 2007, we were repaid the $42,000,000 outstanding balance of the Manhattan House mezzanine loan.
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8.
Identified Intangible Assets, Intangible Liabilities and Goodwill
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (acquired above-market leases and in-place leases), intangible liabilities (acquired below market leases) and goodwill as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
Identified intangible assets (included in other assets):
Gross amount
780,082
393,524
Accumulated amortization
(148,521
(89,915
Net
631,561
303,609
Goodwill (included in other assets):
7,281
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred credit):
983,275
359,407
(138,064
(62,571
845,211
296,836
Amortization of acquired below market leases, net of acquired above market leases (a component of rental income) was $24,488,000 and $58,810,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and $7,087,000 and $15,164,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively. 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:
89,187
76,569
69,421
66,085
50,279
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:
63,336
61,972
59,871
57,760
52,537
We are a tenant under ground leases for certain properties acquired during 2006 and 2007. Amortization of these acquired below market leases net of acquired above market leases resulted in an increase to rent expense of $394,000 and $1,183,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively. The estimated annual amortization of these below market leases for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:
1,577
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9.
Debt
Interest Rate as of
Balance as of
Notes and Mortgages Payable:
Maturity
Fixed Interest:
New York Office:
1290 Avenue of the Americas
09/12
5.97%
456,511
350 Park Avenue
01/12
5.48%
430,000
770 Broadway
03/16
5.65%
353,000
888 Seventh Avenue
01/16
5.71%
318,554
Two Penn Plaza
02/11
4.97%
293,138
296,428
909 Third Avenue
04/15
5.64%
218,053
220,314
Eleven Penn Plaza
12/14
5.20%
211,159
213,651
866 UN Plaza (1)
45,467
Washington DC Office:
Skyline Place (2)
02/17
5.74%
678,000
155,358
Warner Building
05/16
6.26%
292,700
Crystal Gateway 1-4 and Crystal Square 5
10/10-08/13
6.75%-7.09%
204,867
207,389
Crystal Park 1-4 (3)
09/08-08/13
6.66%-7.08%
151,250
201,012
Crystal Square 2, 3 and 4
10/10-11/14
6.82%-7.08%
134,390
136,317
Bowen Building
06/16
6.14%
115,022
H Street (4)
06/29
4.88%
110,003
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%
90,043
91,232
Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2
01/08
7.05%
73,305
74,413
Crystal Gateway N. and Arlington Plaza (5)
11/07
6.77%
51,689
52,605
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue
06/12
7.26%
47,360
47,803
Crystal Malls 1, 3 and 4
12/11
6.91%
37,395
42,675
Retail:
Cross collateralized mortgages payable on 42 shopping centers
03/10
7.93%
457,765
463,135
Springfield Mall (including present value of purchase option of $70,767)
04/13
5.45%
259,579
262,391
Green Acres Mall
02/08
6.75%
138,122
140,391
Montehiedra Town Center
6.04%
120,000
Broadway Mall
06/13
5.30%
97,587
99,154
828-850 Madison Avenue Condominium
06/18
5.29%
80,000
Las Catalinas Mall
11/13
6.97%
62,457
63,403
Other retail properties
05/09-10/18
4.00%-7.40%
86,812
50,450
Merchandise Mart:
Merchandise Mart
12/16
550,000
High Point Complex
08/16
6.34%
221,293
220,000
Boston Design Center
09/15
5.02%
72,000
Washington Design Center
11/11
6.95%
45,848
46,328
Temperature Controlled Logistics:
Cross collateralized mortgages payable on 50 properties
02/11-12/16
1,055,746
1,055,712
Other:
555 California Street
05/10-08/11
719,312
Industrial Warehouses (6)
10/11
25,751
47,179
Total Fixed Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable
5.94%
8,351,711
6,657,083
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See notes on page 23.
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Debt - continued
Spread over LIBOR
Variable Interest:
100 West 33rd Street
02/09
L+55
6.30%
232,000
05/09
L+40
5.78%
44,978
Washington, DC Office:
Commerce Executive III, IV and V
07/08
6.22%
50,223
50,523
1999 K Street (7)
19,422
220 Central Park South
11/08
L+235-L+245
7.87%
122,990
India Property Fund $82.5 million secured revolving credit facility
03/08
L+80
6.16%
82,500
07/08-04/10
Various
7.55%
49,131
36,866
Total Variable Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable
6.67%
581,822
229,801
Total Notes and Mortgages Payable
5.99%
Convertible Senior Debentures:
Due 2027 (8)
04/12 (10)
2.85%
1,374,878
Due 2026
11/11 (10)
3.63%
983,121
Total Convertible Senior Debentures
3.17%
Senior Unsecured Notes:
Senior unsecured notes due 2009
08/09
4.50%
249,270
248,984
Senior unsecured notes due 2010
12/10
4.75%
199,388
199,246
Senior unsecured notes due 2011
5.60%
249,844
249,808
Senior unsecured notes due 2007 (9)
498,562
Total senior unsecured notes
4.96%
Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2025
3.88%
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities:
$1.595 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (11)
09/10
$1.000 billion unsecured revolving credit facility ($47,939 reserved for outstanding letters of credit) (12)
06/10
L+51
6.07%
Total Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities
AmeriCold $30 million secured revolving credit facility ($19,156 reserved for outstanding letters of credit)
10/08
L+175
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($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
On May 14, 2007, we completed a $44,978 financing of our 866 UN Plaza property. This interest only loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.40% and matures in May 2009. The net proceeds were used to repay the existing loan and closing costs.
On January 26, 2007, we completed a $678,000 financing of our Skyline Complex in Fairfax Virginia, consisting of eight office buildings containing 2,560,000 square feet. The loan bears interest only at 5.74% and matures in February 2017. We retained net proceeds of approximately $515,000 after repaying existing loans and closing costs, including $5,771 for prepayment penalties and defeasance costs which is included in interest and debt expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
On March 30, 2007, we repaid the $47,011 balance of the Crystal Park 2 mortgage loan.
See Note 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions.
(5)
On October 11, 2007, we repaid the $51,678 balance of the Crystal Gateway N. and Arlington Plaza mortgage loan.
(6)
On July 3, 2007, we repaid $21,030 of the $46,837 outstanding balance of the mortgage loan which was secured by the Garfield, Edison and East Brunswick industrial warehouses. We incurred $1,701 for prepayment penalties and defeasance costs which is included in interest and debt expense in the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
(7)
On March 1, 2007, we repaid the $19,394 balance of the 1999 K Street mortgage loan.
(8)
On March 21, 2007, Vornado Realty Trust sold $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.85% convertible senior debentures due 2027, pursuant to an effective registration statement. The aggregate net proceeds from this offering, after underwriters discounts and expenses, were approximately $1.37 billion. The debentures are redeemable at our option beginning in 2012 for the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Holders of the debentures have the right to require us to repurchase their debentures in 2012, 2017, and 2022 and in certain other limited circumstances. The debentures are convertible, under certain circumstances, for cash and Vornado common shares at an initial conversion rate of 6.1553 common shares per one-thousand dollars of principal amount of debentures. The initial conversion price is $162.46, which represents a premium of 30% over the March 21, 2007 closing price of $124.97 for our common shares. The principal amount of debentures will be settled for cash and the amount in excess of the principal defined as the conversion value will be settled in cash or, at our election, Vornado common shares.
We are amortizing the underwriters discount on a straight-line basis (which approximates the interest method) over the period from the date of issuance to the date of earliest redemption of April 1, 2012. Because the conversion option associated with the debentures, when analyzed as a freestanding instrument, meets the criteria to be classified as equity specified by paragraphs 12 to 32 of EITF 00-19 Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Companys own Common Stock, separate accounting for the conversion option under SFAS No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities is not appropriate.
The net proceeds of the offering were contributed to the Operating Partnership in the form of an inter-company loan and the Operating Partnership guaranteed the payment of the debentures.
(9)
On May 11, 2007, we redeemed our $500,000 5.625% senior unsecured notes at the face amount plus accrued interest.
(10)
Represents the earliest date the holders can require us to repurchase the debentures.
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Notes to preceding tabular information - continued:
(11)
On September 28, 2007, the Operating Partnership entered into a new $1.510 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which was increased by $85,000 on October 12, 2007 and can be increased up to $2.0 billion during the initial term. The new facility has a three-year term with two one-year extension options, bears interest at LIBOR plus 55 basis points (5.67% at September 30, 2007), based on our current credit ratings and requires the payment of an annual facility fee of 15 basis points. Together with the existing $1.0 billion credit facility, we have an aggregate of $2.595 billion of unsecured revolving credit. Vornado is the guarantor of the Operating Partnerships obligations under both revolving credit agreements.
(12)
Requires the payment of an annual facility fee of 15 basis points.
10.
Fee and Other Income
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income:
Tenant cleaning fees
13,028
8,818
33,398
24,471
2,891
2,651
12,894
7,833
Lease termination fees
1,575
7,522
6,310
17,911
Other income
10,531
9,008
29,318
21,018
Fee and other income above include management fee income from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $183,000 and $223,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively and $593,000 and $605,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, 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).
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11.
Discontinued Operations
During the three months ended September 30, 2007, we classified our Crystal Mall Two and Arlington Plaza Washington D.C. office properties as discontinued operations. See Note 4. Acquisitions and Dispositions for details. The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. Assets related to discontinued operations consist primarily of the net book value of real estate. Liabilities related to discontinued operations consist primarily of below market lease intangibles and deferred tax liabilities established at acquisition.
Assets related to Discontinued Operations as of
Liabilities related to Discontinued Operations as of
H Street land subject to ground leases
108,497
23,696
Arlington Plaza (sold on October 17, 2007)
37,030
35,459
Crystal Mall Two (sold on August 9, 2007)
55,580
Vineland, New Jersey (sold on July 16, 2007)
908
The following table sets forth the combined results of operations related to discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
334
2,608
1,746
12,820
Expenses
3,424
2,031
4,899
8,724
Net (loss) income
(3,090
(3,153
4,096
Net gain on sale of Crystal Mall Two
19,893
Net gain on sale of H Street land
4,803
Net gain on sale of Vineland, NJ
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 disposition of other real estate
1,341
2,107
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12.
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 Class A Operating Partnership units owned by minority partners and convertible preferred units.
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations, net of minority interest in the Operating Partnership
106,186
127,406
439,100
402,499
Numerator for basic income per share net income applicable to common shares
Impact of assumed conversions:
Convertible preferred share dividends
68
139
588
508
Numerator for diluted income per share net incomeapplicable to common shares
116,614
113,771
421,394
397,710
Denominator:
Denominator for basic income per share weighted average shares
151,990
141,684
151,739
141,413
Effect of dilutive securities (1):
Employee stock options and restricted share awards
6,407
8,174
6,742
7,935
Convertible preferred shares
116
238
264
289
Denominator for diluted income per share adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
158,513
150,096
158,745
149,637
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The effect of dilutive securities above excludes anti-dilutive weighted average common share equivalents. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, there were 22,145 and 22,014 anti-dilutive weighted average common share equivalents, respectively. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, there were 21,904 and 21,934 anti-dilutive weighted average common share equivalents, respectively.
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13.
Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(5,337
19,533
(30,295
(18,727
Comprehensive income
125,504
147,516
433,397
421,637
Substantially all of other comprehensive (loss) income in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 relates to the mark-to-market of marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale.
14.
Stock-based Compensation
Our Share Option Plan (the Plan) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and limited partnership units to certain of our employees and officers.
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure and as revised by SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123R). We adopted SFAS No. 123R, using the modified prospective application, on January 1, 2006. Stock based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 consists of stock option awards, restricted common share and Operating Partnership unit awards and our 2006 Out-Performance Plan awards.
During the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, we recognized $6,177,000 and $3,245,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively and in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 we recognized $18,797,000 and $7,018,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively.
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15.
Commitments and Contingencies
At September 30, 2007, our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility had $47,939,000 reserved for outstanding letters of credit. Our revolving credit facilities contain 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, 2007, AmeriColds $30,000,000 revolving credit facility had $19,156,000 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. Our revolving credit facilities also 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 $152,995,000. Of this amount, $95,000,000 relates to our equity commitment to the India Property Fund, LP, and $22,800,000 relates to capital expenditures to be funded over the next four years at the Springfield Mall, in which we have a 97.5% interest.
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 mixed-use building complex in Boston, Massachusetts, at the north end of the Boston Harbor. We earn current-pay interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 11%. The loan matures in November 2008, with a one-year extension option. As of September 30, 2007, we have funded $13,787,000 of this commitment.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties (which are generally non-recourse to us), senior unsecured notes, exchangeable senior debentures, convertible senior debentures and 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 to us.
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 $60,080,000 and $219,990,000 of cash invested in these agreements at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, 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.
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Commitments and Contingencies - continued
Insurance
We carry commercial liability and all-risk property insurance (fire, flood, rental loss, extended coverage, and acts of terrorism as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act (TRIA) which expires in December 2007) with respect to our assets. We also carry earthquake insurance with respect to our California properties.
In June 2007, we formed Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (PPIC), a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, to act as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage and as a direct insurer for coverage for (i) certified acts of terrorism by TRIA, (ii) non-certified acts of terrorism, and (iii) nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (NBCR) certified acts of terrorism under TRIA. Coverage under (i) and (ii) are fully reinsured by third party insurance companies with no exposure to PPIC. Prior to the formation of PPIC, we were uninsured for losses under NBCR coverage. Subsequently, we are uninsured for the first $100,000,000 of NBCR coverage under TRIA, for which PPIC would be responsible, and ultimately we would bear such loss.
Effective as of September 15, 2007, we increased our property insurance per occurrence limits to $1.5 billion from $1.4 billion, including certified acts of terrorism. Coverage for non-certified acts of terrorism is $500,000,000 per occurrence with a $500,000,000 annual aggregate limit. Earthquake insurance coverage is $150,000,000 per occurrence, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property, with a $150,000,000 annual aggregate limit. The first $10,000,000 above the deductible is provided by PPIC on a reinsurance basis.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in future policy years.
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Litigation
Stop & Shop
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 appealed the Courts decision and on December 14, 2006, the Appellate Court division issued a decision affirming the Courts decision. On January 16, 2007 we filed a motion for the reconsideration of one aspect of the Appellate Courts decision which was denied on March 13, 2007. On April 16, 2007, the Court directed that discovery should be completed by December 2007, with a trial date to be determined thereafter. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims against Stop & Shop.
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas and 555 California Street. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump.
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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16.
Retirement Plans
The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs:
Service cost
347
122
463
365
Interest cost
3,004
1,230
4,494
3,690
Expected return on plan assets
(4,183
(1,474
(6,077
(4,422
Amortization of net loss
125
207
306
Net periodic benefit cost
(753
(913
(61
Employer Contributions
We made contributions of $1,847,000 and $6,388,000 to the plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We anticipate additional contributions of $444,000 to the plans during the remainder of 2007.
17.
Costs of Acquisition Not Consummated
In the first quarter of 2007, we wrote-off $8,807,000 of costs associated with the Equity Office Properties Trust acquisition not consummated.
18.
Related Party Transactions
Transactions with Affiliates and Officers and Trustees of the Company
On March 13, 2007, Michael Fascitelli, our President and President of Alexanders, exercised 350,000 of his Alexanders stock appreciation rights (SARS), which were scheduled to expire on March 14, 2007 and received $144.18 for each SAR exercised, representing the difference between Alexanders stock price of $388.01 (the average of the high and low market price) on the date of exercise and the exercise price of $243.83.
On March 26, 2007, Joseph Macnow, Executive Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, repaid to the Company his $2,000,000 outstanding loan which was scheduled to mature in June 2007.
Effective as of April 19, 2007, we entered into a new employment agreement with Mitchell Schear, the President of our Washington, DC Office Division. This agreement, which replaced his prior agreement, was approved by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Trustees and provides for a term of five years and is automatically renewable for one-year terms thereafter. The agreement also provides for a minimum salary of $1,000,000 per year and bonuses and other customary benefits. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, on April 19, 2007, the Compensation Committee granted options to Mr. Schear to acquire 200,000 of our common shares at an exercise price of $119.94 per share. These options vest ratably over three years beginning in 2010 and accelerate on a change of control or if we terminate his employment without cause or by him for breach by us. The agreement also provides that if we terminate Mr. Schears employment without cause or by him for breach by us, he will receive a lump-sum payment equal to one time salary and bonus, up to a maximum of $2,000,000.
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19.
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, 2007 and 2006.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
Office
Temperature
New York
Washington, DC
Retail
Controlled Logistics
Other (2)
481,964
173,180
120,299
83,184
57,176
48,125
Straight-line rents:
Contractual rent increases
10,565
3,124
3,376
2,986
1,023
56
Amortization of free rent
5,797
1,562
3,353
44
91
747
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net
24,488
15,216
1,055
6,272
1,935
Total rentals
193,082
128,083
92,486
58,300
50,863
35,701
11,843
30,338
7,043
4,557
Fee and other income:
15,672
(2,644
1,494
2,178
310
(1,099
1,326
51
198
4,058
4,079
515
2,026
(147
251,333
146,183
123,700
67,575
51,530
Operating expenses
106,616
50,501
43,656
35,240
171,214
24,112
41,346
30,804
19,634
12,715
20,495
15,383
5,330
6,193
6,739
7,497
10,474
22,133
153,292
87,498
70,029
55,452
202,183
61,628
Operating income (loss)
98,041
58,685
53,671
12,123
10,532
(10,098
Income applicable to Alexanders
189
187
11,735
Loss applicable to Toys R Us
1,290
743
3,972
(50
340
7,606
668
3,558
195
104
325
52,056
Interest and debt expense
(36,186
(31,289
(19,423
(13,174
(16,167
(49,650
(1,613
54
3,869
1,277
Income (loss) before income taxes
62,389
31,697
38,656
(997
(1,101
13,938
(2,330
(3
(172
(242
(301
Income (loss) from continuing operations
29,367
38,653
(1,169
(1,343
13,637
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net
29,324
3,078
(2,747
Income (loss) before allocation to minority limited partners
53,691
41,731
10,890
Net income (loss)
(4,169
Interest and debt expense (1)
207,934
34,853
31,999
21,947
13,388
7,693
40,875
57,179
Depreciation and amortization (1)
171,106
39,543
32,869
20,617
12,865
9,780
34,495
20,937
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)
(13,094
952
2,334
172
115
(18,213
1,543
EBITDA
496,787
137,737
120,893
84,298
25,256
16,245
36,868
75,490
EBITDA includes net gains on sale of real estate of $36,725, of which $24,696 is included in the Washington, DC office segment, $3,049 is included in the Retail segment and $8,980 is included in the Other segment. In addition, Other segment EBITDA includes a $18,606 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments and a $1,012 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities.
See notes on page 36.
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Segment Information continued
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
364,421
122,743
97,923
65,106
56,079
22,570
11,287
1,281
6,338
2,399
1,387
(118
6,223
1,002
3,000
1,595
626
7,087
66
1,074
5,451
491
125,092
108,335
74,551
58,097
22,943
29,192
8,880
24,521
5,376
665
11,059
(2,241
330
1,757
464
100
4,752
2,544
226
3,699
3,519
339
1,449
174,124
125,035
99,875
65,248
21,369
80,310
41,150
32,343
27,613
152,277
12,872
23,199
26,834
14,335
10,682
18,651
8,098
4,387
8,996
5,063
6,816
7,875
18,959
107,896
76,980
51,741
45,111
178,803
39,929
66,228
48,055
48,134
20,137
11,477
(18,560
Loss applicable to Alexanders
177
(3,950
1,042
4,851
1,805
206
285
14,821
110
378
174
793
96,554
(20,829
(26,101
(17,682
(12,955
(14,044
(23,669
2,036
461
46,738
27,183
32,645
7,471
547
73,689
57
(215
(224
27,240
7,256
323
621
(51
(1
27,861
32,594
7,264
73,688
53,902
168,864
21,566
27,774
20,254
13,175
6,682
43,348
36,065
141,206
24,179
31,235
15,137
10,827
8,900
34,951
15,977
(383
3,087
215
106
(4,756
965
437,670
92,483
89,957
67,985
31,481
16,011
32,844
106,909
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.
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
1,324,351
463,678
335,239
240,975
181,985
102,474
29,248
11,003
6,772
8,794
2,296
383
29,244
14,747
11,962
555
959
58,810
32,895
3,178
19,119
130
3,488
522,323
357,151
269,443
185,432
107,304
94,051
31,473
87,922
17,852
8,012
40,820
(7,422
3,323
10,711
1,234
(2,385
3,224
225
2,458
403
12,081
10,799
1,170
6,029
(761
675,822
410,359
362,227
209,727
104,748
288,155
133,038
125,861
101,565
492,510
52,728
107,895
84,607
59,026
35,782
60,330
33,236
14,778
20,540
20,070
21,982
32,691
60,729
Costs of acquisition not consummated
410,828
238,185
204,957
159,329
585,531
155,500
264,994
172,174
157,270
50,398
33,751
(50,752
567
560
33,987
Income applicable to Toys R Us
3,688
8,178
7,360
737
1,148
10,488
1,810
4,609
387
292
2,116
222,676
(97,767
(96,331
(59,206
(39,069
(48,946
(128,340
(2,182
112
10,405
3,484
171,110
88,630
106,483
12,358
(1,526
109,242
(3,914
(185
(743
(1,412
(561
84,716
106,298
11,615
(2,938
108,681
24,332
(2,740
109,048
109,298
105,941
47,216
609,548
96,822
100,002
67,222
39,716
23,289
128,493
154,004
500,247
106,885
93,959
61,815
36,212
28,788
123,194
49,394
Income tax expense (1)
34,419
2,052
7,738
185
672
20,250
2,779
1,607,906
376,869
310,747
238,520
88,286
49,811
290,280
253,393
EBITDA includes net gains on sale of real estate of $37,218, of which $24,696 is included in the Washington, DC office segment, $3,049 is included in the Retail segment and $9,473 is included in the Other segment. In addition, Other segment EBITDA includes a $100,060 net gain on mark-to-market of derivative instruments, a $17,699 net gain on sale of marketable equity securities, $8,807 of expense for costs of an acquisition not consummated and $1,677 of expense for our share of India Property Fund LP organization costs.
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
1,079,797
362,560
293,246
190,631
171,924
61,436
24,782
3,435
10,451
6,484
4,579
(167
23,154
4,796
12,623
4,216
1,519
15,164
2,810
9,998
2,285
370,835
319,130
211,329
178,049
63,554
77,544
23,136
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
6,552
4,628
502,542
357,115
287,305
199,085
59,264
226,443
110,674
92,507
78,532
452,505
35,689
68,877
80,695
37,149
32,881
53,641
16,588
12,400
24,746
15,280
19,841
26,883
49,380
307,720
216,115
144,936
131,254
533,029
101,657
194,822
141,000
142,369
67,831
40,148
(42,393
586
535
6,448
2,852
10,575
4,035
985
1,049
24,200
478
1,067
647
209
2,789
131,996
(61,951
(74,260
(61,474
(20,024
(46,758
(74,651
4,415
893
136,787
78,382
86,178
49,005
1,643
112,020
(778)
(334
(1,250
77,604
48,671
393
Income from discontinued operations, net
20,768
9,247
5,744
98,372
95,425
54,415
2,500
112,019
48,688
511,103
64,000
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
595
(12,312
1,156
1,348,194
272,180
280,105
206,838
108,743
50,943
242,299
187,086
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.
See notes on the following page.
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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:
19,012
3,732
56,511
29,238
Hotel Pennsylvania
9,973
24,754
17,007
555 California Street (70% interest acquired on May 24, 2007)
12,164
18,513
Lexington MLP
9,022
18,067
15,006
34,804
9,527
8,427
17,872
Industrial warehouses
1,399
1,146
3,595
4,167
Other investments
3,419
4,022
9,171
10,425
64,516
41,842
145,422
104,068
Investment income and other
46,551
102,648
229,385
192,145
Corporate general and administrative expenses
(20,518
(17,795
(53,882
(45,796
(8,807
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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 (the Company) as of September 30, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the 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 the 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust as of December 31, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Prior to reclassification for the discontinued operations described in Note 11 to the accompanying financial statements (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 27, 2007, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. We also audited the adjustments described in Note 11 that were applied to reclassify the December 31, 2006 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 to the previously issued consolidated balance sheet in deriving the accompanying retrospectively adjusted consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New Jersey
October 30, 2007
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, 2006 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 include a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. 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, 2006 in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our policies during 2007.
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, 2007:
Total Return (1)
Vornado
RMS
One-year
3.8%
4.7%
Three-years
95.9%
68.4%
Five-years
251.0%
163.0%
Ten-years
333.8%
211.8%
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, 2007 Financial Results Summary
Net income applicable to common shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 was $116,546,000, or $0.74 per diluted share, versus $113,632,000, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on page 42. Net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 also includes our share of net gains on sales of real estate of $31,922,000 and $10,842,000, respectively. The aggregate of these items, net of minority interest, increased net income applicable to common shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 by $50,524,000, or $0.31 per diluted share and increased net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 by $52,276,000, or $0.34 per diluted share.
Funds from operations applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions (FFO) for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 was $221,199,000, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $204,535,000, or $1.31 per diluted share, for the prior years quarter. FFO for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on page 42. The aggregate of these items, net of minority interest, increased FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 by $21,533,000, or $0.13 per diluted share and increased FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 by $42,162,000, or $0.27 per diluted share.
Net income per diluted share and FFO per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were negatively impacted by an 8.4 million increase in weighted average common shares outstanding over the prior years quarter.
We did not recognize income on certain assets with an aggregate carrying amount of approximately $1.1 billion during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, because they were out of service for redevelopment. Assets under development include all or portions of the Bergen Town Center, 2101 L Street, Crystal Mall Two, Crystal Plaza Two, 1999 K Street, 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, 2007 over the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and the trailing quarter ended December 31, 2006 are summarized below.
Quarter Ended:
September 30, 2007 vs. September 30, 2006
9.4%
4.0%
4.2%
0.0%
(1.9)%
September 30, 2007 vs. June 30, 2007
0.2%
(2.3)%
1.0%
(4.0)%
Calculations of same-store EBITDA, reconciliations of net income to EBITDA and FFO and the reasons we consider these 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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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Financial Results Summary
Net income applicable to common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $420,806,000, or $2.65 per diluted share, versus $397,202,000, or $2.66 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on the following page. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 also includes our share of net gains on sale of real estate of $32,415,000 and $44,611,000, respectively. The aggregate of these items, net of minority interest, increased net income applicable to common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 by $111,857,000, or $0.68 per diluted share and increased net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 by $115,322,000, or $0.74 per diluted share.
Funds from operations applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions (FFO) for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $773,457,000, or $4.71 per diluted share, compared to $646,881,000, or $4.17 per diluted share, for the prior years nine months. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 include certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net of minority interest, increased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 by $82,409,000, or $0.50 per diluted share and increased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 by $75,988,000, or $0.49 per diluted share.
The percentage increase (decrease) in the same-store EBITDA of our operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 over the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is summarized below.
Nine Months Ended:
5.1%
2.6%(1)
(4.1)%
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The same store increase would be 4.4% exclusive of the effect of tenants vacating 47,550 square feet of New York City retail space in December 2006, at an average rent of $61.00 per square foot. As of September 30, 2007, 10,600 of this square feet has been re-leased at an initial rent of $204.00 per square foot.
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Items that affect comparability (income)/expense:
Derivatives:
McDonalds common shares
(28,190
(68,796
(102,803
(60,581
Sears Holdings common shares
(18,611
GMH warrants
16,370
9,584
(1,891
2,743
(2,767
Stock appreciation rights
(3,075
10,797
(8,991
18,356
Net gain on sale of 731 Lexington Avenue condominiums
(4,580
Gain on sale of H Street land parcels
(4,803
Prepayment penalties and write-off of unamortized financing costs
1,701
8,548
7,562
13,481
H Street litigation costs
3,033
1,891
6,594
India Property Fund LP organization costs
1,677
Net gain on sale of Sears Canada common shares
(55,438
Other, net
1,073
1,711
3,204
3,126
(23,710
(46,598
(90,713
(84,050
Minority limited partners share of above adjustments
2,177
4,436
8,304
8,062
Total items that affect comparability
(21,533
(42,162
(82,409
(75,988
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2007 Acquisitions, Dispositions and Significant Investments
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a 2,000,000 square foot Manhattan office building, located on the block-front between 51st and 52nd Street on Avenue of the Americas, and the 3-building 555 California Street complex (555 California Street) containing 1,800,000 square feet, known as the Bank of America Center, located at California and Montgomery Streets in San Franciscos financial district. The purchase price for our 70% interest in the real estate was approximately $1.8 billion, consisting of $1.0 billion of cash and $797,000,000 of existing debt. Our share of the debt is comprised of $308,000,000 secured by 1290 Avenue of the Americas and $489,000,000 secured by 555 California Street. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump. We consolidate the accounts of these properties into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
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In 2005 and 2006, we invested $94,200,000 in two joint ventures established to acquire, manage and develop real estate in India. On June 14, 2007, we committed to contribute $95,000,000 to a third venture, the India Property Fund, LP (the Fund), also established to acquire, manage and develop real estate in India. We satisfied $77,000,000 of our commitment by contributing our interest in one of the above mentioned joint ventures to the Fund. The Fund will seek to raise additional equity. As of September 30, 2007, we own 95% of the Fund and therefore consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, pursuant to the requirements of FIN 46 (R) - Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.
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2007 Mezzanine Loan Activity:
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Other Investments:
On December 31, 2006, Newkirk Realty Trust (NYSE: NKT) was acquired in a merger by Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (Lexington) (NYSE: LXP), a real estate investment trust. We owned 10,186,991 limited partnership units (representing a 15.8% investment ownership interest) of Newkirk MLP, which was also acquired by Lexington as a subsidiary, and was renamed Lexington MLP. The units in Newkirk MLP, which we accounted for on the equity method, were converted on a 0.80 for 1 basis into limited partnership units of Lexington MLP, which we also account for on the equity method. The Lexington MLP units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into common shares of Lexington. We record our pro rata share of Lexington MLPs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements.
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Other Investments: (continued)
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2007 Financings:
On January 26, 2007, we completed a $678,000,000 financing of our Skyline Complex in Fairfax Virginia, consisting of eight office buildings containing 2,560,000 square feet. This loan bears interest only at 5.74% and matures in February 2017. We retained net proceeds of approximately $515,000,000 after repaying existing loans and closing costs, including $5,771,000 for prepayment penalties and defeasance costs which is included in interest and debt expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
On March 1, 2007, we repaid the $19,394,000 balance of the 1999 K Street mortgage loan.
On March 30, 2007, we repaid the $47,011,000 balance of the Crystal Park 2 mortgage loan.
On May 11, 2007, we redeemed our $500,000,000 5.625% senior unsecured notes at the face amount plus accrued interest.
On May 14, 2007, we completed a $45,000,000 financing of our 866 UN Plaza property. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.40% and matures in May 2009. The net proceeds were used to repay the existing loan and closing costs.
On July 3, 2007, we repaid $21,030,000 of the $46,837,000 outstanding balance of the mortgage loan which was secured by the Garfield, Edison and East Brunswick industrial warehouses. We incurred $1,701,000 of prepayment penalties and defeasance costs which is included in interest and debt expense in the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
On September 28, 2007, the Operating Partnership entered into a new $1.510 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which was increased by $85,000,000 on October 12, 2007 and can be increased up to $2.0 billion during the initial term. The new facility has a three-year term with two one-year extension options, bears interest at LIBOR plus 55 basis points (5.67% at September 30, 2007), based on our current credit ratings and requires the payment of an annual facility fee of 15 basis points. Together with the existing $1.0 billion credit facility we have an aggregate of $2.595 billion of unsecured revolving credit. Vornado is the guarantor of the Operating Partnerships obligations under both revolving credit agreements. The existing $1.0 billion credit facilitys financial covenants have been modified to conform to the financial covenants under the new agreement. Significant modifications include (i) changing the definition of Capitalization Value to exclude corporate unallocated general and administrative expenses and to reduce the capitalization rate to 6.5% from 7.5%, and (ii) changing the definition of Total Outstanding Indebtedness to exclude indebtedness of unconsolidated joint ventures. Under the new agreement, Equity Value may not be less than Three Billion Dollars; Total Outstanding Indebtedness may not exceed sixty percent (60%) of Capitalization Value; the ratio of Combined EBITDA to Fixed Charges, each measured as of the most recently ended calendar quarter, may not be less than 1.40 to 1.00; the ratio of Unencumbered Combined EBITDA to Unsecured Interest Expense, each measured as of the most recently ended calendar quarter, may not be less than 1.50 to 1.00; at any time, Unsecured Indebtedness may not exceed sixty percent (60%) of Capitalization Value of Unencumbered Assets; and the ratio of Secured Indebtedness to Capitalization Value, each measured as of the most recently ended calendar quarter, may not exceed fifty percent (50%). The new agreement also contains standard representations and warranties and other covenants. The terms in quotations in this paragraph are all defined in the new agreement, which was filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 28, 2007, filed on October 4, 2007.
On October 11, 2007, we repaid the $51,678,000 balance of the Crystal Gateway N. and Arlington Plaza mortgage loan.
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2007 Financings: (continued)
2.85% Convertible Senior Debentures due 2027
On March 21, 2007, Vornado Realty Trust sold $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.85% convertible senior debentures due 2027, pursuant to an effective registration statement. The aggregate net proceeds from this offering, after underwriters discounts and expenses, were approximately $1.37 billion. The debentures are redeemable at our option beginning in 2012 for the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Holders of the debentures have the right to require us to repurchase their debentures in 2012, 2017, and 2022 and in certain other limited circumstances. The debentures are convertible, under certain circumstances, for cash and Vornado common shares at an initial conversion rate of 6.1553 common shares per $1,000 of principal amount of debentures. The initial conversion price is $162.46, which represents a premium of 30% over the March 21, 2007 closing price of $124.97 for our common shares. The principal amount of debentures will be settled for cash and the amount in excess of the principal defined as the conversion value will be settled in cash or, at our election, Vornado common shares.
The net proceeds of the offering were contributed to the Operating Partnership in the form of an inter-company loan and the Operating Partnership guaranteed the payment of the debentures. The Operating Partnership used the net proceeds primarily for acquisitions and investments and for general corporate purposes.
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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, 2007:
Showroom
Square feet/ cubic feet
15,979
17,587
21,071
2,763
6,320
18,940/
497,700
Number of properties
173
Occupancy rate
97.7%
93.5%
93.9%
95.5%
91.6%
77.0%
Leasing Activity:
Quarter Ended September 30, 2007:
Square feet
454
384
Initial rent (1)
78.25
35.29
30.22
23.12
28.68
Weighted average lease terms (years)
10.9
4.7
7.7
10.8
5.2
Rent per square foot relet space:
440
76
275
Initial Rent (1)
78.55
35.69
33.04
23.50
29.31
Prior escalated rent
44.90
31.97
23.95
18.00
29.20
Percentage increase:
Cash basis
74.9%
11.6%
38.0%
30.6%
0.4%
GAAP basis
71.1%
15.6%
24.3%
59.6%
10.6%
Rent per square foot vacant space:
84
68.82
32.26
27.65
19.50
23.57
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
56.33
14.93
5.40
50.75
10.04
Per square foot per annum
5.18
3.18
0.70
4.70
1.93
Percentage of initial rent
6.6%
9.0%
2.3%
20.3%
6.7%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007:
901
1,806
622
164
72.63
35.55
33.79
23.69
26.63
9.0
5.9
8.6
12.6
4.9
830
1,397
266
162
856
74.05
34.17
42.83
23.74
26.77
45.81
32.44
26.97
24.98
26.44
Percentage increase (decrease):
61.7%
5.3%
58.8%
(5.0%
1.2%
67.2%
6.8%
42.3%
23.5%
12.2%
409
356
55.91
40.26
26.90
24.04
48.69
10.40
64.10
8.63
5.41
2.53
1.21
5.09
1.76
7.4%
7.1%
3.6%
21.5%
Retail space contained in office buildings of the New York Office segment:
Square feet/cubic feet
Initial Rent
103.00
Percentage increase over prior escalated rent for relet space
110.6%
The information above does not include 555 California Street, in which we acquired a 70% interest on May 24, 2007, because its operations are included in the Other for segment reporting purposes. 555 California Street, located in San Franciscos financial district, aggregates 1.8 million square feet and is 96.3% occupied as of September 30, 2007.
As of June 30, 2007:
15,962
17,900
21,053
2,756
6,330
175
97.8%
93.2%
93.4%
96.3%
91.3%
70.4%
As of December 31, 2006:
13,692
17,017
19,264
2,714
6,370
18,940
/497,700
158
97.5%
92.2%
92.7%
97.4%
93.6%
77.4%
As of September 30, 2006:
13,138
18,006
17,790
2,720
6,357
17,595
/445,400
86
91.2%
95.3%
97.1%
78.3%
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Most leases include periodic step-ups in rent, which are not reflected in the initial rent per square foot leased.
Because generally accepted accounting principles require tenant leases to be marked to fair value when they are acquired, the cash basis increase is greater than the GAAP basis rent increase when the acquired space is relet.
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Reconciliation of Net Income and EBITDA Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
24,324
___________________
See notes on page 55.
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Reconciliation of Net Income and EBITDA Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (continued)
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.
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555 California Street (acquired 70% interest on May 24, 2007)
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Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
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 $853,036,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $675,931,000 for the prior years three months, an increase of $177,105,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
Property rentals:
Increase (decrease) due to:
24,824
22,519
H Street (consolidated from May 1, 2007, vs. equity method prior)
13,392
Manhattan Mall
12,899
8,809
4,090
8,063
Former Toys R Us stores
5,139
Bruckner Plaza
1,889
1540 Broadway
156
7,284
1,710
4,712
862
Development/Redevelopment:
Bergen Town Center portion out of service
(804
Springfield Mall portion out of service
(628
2101 L Street portion phased into service
574
(4,256
(855
(169
(3,232
Amortization of acquired below market leases, net
17,401
15,150
(19
821
1,444
Operations:
Leasing activity (see page 51)
20,562
11,123
4,946
2,729
(781
2,545
4,644
Trade shows
117
Total increase in property rentals
133,796
67,990
19,748
17,935
203
27,920
Increase due to acquisitions (ConAgra warehouses)
7,132
Increase due to operations
15,303
Total increase
22,435
Tenant expense reimbursements:
Acquisitions/development
16,122
8,832
293
3,674
Operations
4,726
(2,323
) (3)
2,670
2,143
1,667
569
Total increase in tenant expense reimbursements
20,848
6,509
2,963
5,817
3,892
Increase (decrease) in:
Lease cancellation fee income
(5,947
(3,426
)(4)
(2,544
(28
BMS Cleaning fees
4,210
4,613
(403
240
1,164
421
(154
(92
1,523
359
176
(149
Total increase (decrease) in fee and other income
2,710
(1,563
73
457
(1,651
Total increase in revenues
177,105
77,209
21,148
23,825
2,327
30,161
See Notes on the following page.
Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (continued)
Notes to the preceding tabular information:
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) was $136.85 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $107.65 for the prior years quarter.
Primarily from (i) a $8,725 increase in transportation operations resulting from new transportation business in connection with the acquisition of the ConAgra warehouses in the fourth quarter of 2006, (ii) a $4,369 increase in owned warehouse operations and (iii) a $2,855 increase in managed warehouse operations (resulting in a $102 increase in EBITDA) as a result of a new management contract beginning in March 2007. See page 58 for a discussion of AmeriColds gross margin.
Primarily as a result of lower real estate taxes on certain New York office properties.
Primarily due to lease termination fee income received from MONY Life Insurance Company in connection with the termination of their 289,000 square foot lease at 1740 Broadway in 2006.
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $630,082,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $500,460,000 for the prior years three months, an increase of $129,622,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
Operating:
13,684
12,305
6,220
3,305
2,915
H Street (consolidated from May 1, 2007 vs. equity method prior)
5,507
Former Toys stores
4,310
4,164
740
220
123
97
10,020
934
2,218
695
6,173
2101 L Street portion out of service
(424
Springfield Mall portion out of service
(304
(47
(3,300
(557
(209
(2,534
29,694
5,030
3,891
1,593
6,034
12,764
382
Hotel activity
1,087
Trade shows activity
898
Total increase in operating expenses
84,774
26,306
9,351
11,313
7,627
18,937
11,240
Depreciation and amortization:
Acquisitions/Development
33,884
16,684
2,008
4,023
2,137
9,032
Operations (due to additions to buildings and improvements)
4,694
1,463
1,962
1,276
2,033
(293
(1,747
Total increase in depreciation and amortization
38,578
18,147
3,970
5,299
1,844
7,285
General and administrative:
Acquisitions/Development and Other
3,710
1,257
(33
1,356
(393
2,560
(314
(2,770
) (4)
320
681
1,076
3,567
Total increase (decrease) in general and administrative
6,270
943
(2,803
1,676
2,599
3,174
Total increase in expenses
129,622
45,396
10,518
18,288
10,341
23,380
21,699
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Primarily from a $1,013 increase in property level operating expenses and a $4,017 increase in operating expenses of Building Maintenance Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary which provides cleaning, security and engineering services principally to New York office properties (for which the corresponding increase in BMS revenues is included in other income).
Reflects an increase in real estate taxes as a result of a reassessment of 2006 ($2,800) and 2007 ($2,200).
AmeriColds gross margin from comparable warehouses was $37,720 or 32.3%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, compared to $35,528 or 31.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $2,192. Gross margin from transportation management services, managed warehouses and other non-warehouse activities was $4,510 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, compared to $3,021 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $1,489.
Primarily from H Street litigation costs incurred during the prior years quarter.
Primarily from a $2,485 increase in amortization of stock-based compensation.
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Income Applicable to Alexanders
Our 32.8% share of Alexanders net income (comprised of equity in net income or loss, management, leasing, development and commitment fees) was $12,111,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $3,586,000 for the prior years three months, an increase of $15,697,000. This increase was primarily due to $3,075,000 for our share of income in the current quarter for the reversal of accrued stock appreciation rights compensation expense as compared to $10,797,000 of expense in the prior years quarter, and an increase of $1,113,000 in development fees in the current quarter.
Loss Applicable to Toys
Our 32.8% share of Toys financial results (comprised of our share of Toys net loss, interest income on loans receivable, and management fees) for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 are for Toys fiscal quarters ended August 5, 2007 and July 29, 2006, respectively. In the three months ended September 30, 2007, our loss applicable to Toys was $20,289,000, or $37,855,000 before our share of Toys income tax benefit, as compared to $40,699,000, or $45,627,000 before our share of Toys income tax benefit in the prior years three months. The decrease in our loss applicable to Toys before income tax benefit of $7,772,000 results primarily from (i) an increase in Toys net sales due to improvements in comparable store sales across all divisions and benefits in foreign currency translation (comparable store sales increases were 1.1% for Toys R Us U.S., 5.9% for Toys R Us International, and 2.2% for Babies R Us), (ii) a net gain related to a lease termination, (iii) decreased interest expense primarily due to reduced borrowings and reduced amortization of deferred financing costs, partially offset by, (iv) an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of higher payroll, store occupancy, corporate and advertising expenses, which as a percentage of net sales were 31.4% and 30.3% for the quarters ended August 5, 2007 and July 29, 2006, respectively.
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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, 2007 and 2006.
Equity in Net Income (Loss):
H Street non-consolidated subsidiaries:
50% share of equity in net income (1)
GMH Communities L.P:
13.5% in 2007 and 11.3% in 2006 share of equity in net income (2)
7.1% in 2007 and 15.8% in 2006 share of equity in net income (3)
Other (4)
On April 30, 2007, we acquired the corporations that own the remaining 50% interest in these assets and we now consolidate the accounts of these entities into our consolidated financial statements and no longer account for them under the equity method. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2006, these corporations were contesting our acquisition of H Street and impeded access to their financial information. Accordingly, we were unable to record our pro rata share of their earnings. During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, we recognized equity in net income of $4,065 from these entities of which $1,083 was for the periods from July 20, 2005 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
We record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that GCT files its financial statements. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 includes our share of GMHs net income for its second quarter ended June, 2007. 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. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2006 included equity in net income of $15, which consists of (i) a $94 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005, and (ii) $109 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
Beginning on January 1, 2007, we record our pro rata share of Lexington MLPs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements. Prior to the January 1, 2007, we recorded our pro rata share of Newkirk MLPs (Lexington MLPs predecessor) quarterly earnings current in our same quarter. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2007 includes our share of Lexington MLPs net income for its second quarter ended June, 2007.
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
Interest and other investment income (mark-to-market of derivative positions, interest income on mortgage loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $56,906,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $98,092,000 for the prior years three months, a decrease of $41,186,000. This decrease resulted primarily from a net gain of $68,796,000 from the mark-to-market of the McDonalds derivative position in the three months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to a net gain of $28,190,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $165,889,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $115,280,000 for the prior years three months, an increase of $50,609,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $40,025,000 from a $2.8 billion increase in outstanding mortgage debt due to property acquisitions, new property financings and refinancings, (ii) $21,339,000 from the November 20, 2006 issuance of $1 billion convertible senior debentures and the March 21, 2007 issuance of $1.4 billion convertible senior debentures, partially offset by (iii) a $3,961,000 increase in the amount of capitalized interest in connection with properties under development and (iv) $6,847,000 of expense arising from the prepayment of debt in the prior years 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 $1,012,000 and $8,032,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, and 2006, 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 was income of $3,587,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $2,534,000 of income for the prior years three months and represents the minority partners pro rata share of the net income or loss of consolidated partially owned entities, including 1290 Avenue of the Americas, the 555 California Street complex, AmeriCold, 220 Central Park South, Wasserman and the Springfield Mall.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes was $3,048,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $382,000 for the prior years three months, an increase of $2,666,000. This increase results primarily from two H Street corporations which we consolidate as of April 30, 2007, the date we acquired the remaining 50% of these corporations we did not previously own (we previously accounted for our 50% interest on the equity method). Beginning on January 1, 2008, these corporations will elect to be treated as real estate investment trusts under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which will eliminate their Federal income tax provision to the extent that 100% of their taxable income is distributed to shareholders.
Income From Discontinued Operations
The combined results of operations of the assets related to discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 include Vineland, New Jersey, which was sold on July 16, 2007; Crystal Mall Two, which was sold on August 9, 2007; and Arlington Plaza, which was sold on October 17, 2007.
.
Net gain on sale of Vineland, New Jersey
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EBITDA by Segment
Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Three Months ended September 30, 2006
2007 Operations: Same store operations(1)
8,739
2,660
(5
(374
Acquisitions, dispositions and non-same store income and expenses
36,515
13,653
(6,220
608
Three Months ended September 30, 2007
% 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 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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Reconciliation of Net Income and EBITDA Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net
310,717
See notes on page 65.
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Reconciliation of Net Income and EBITDA Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (continued)
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 June 30,
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Results of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (continued)
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 $2,382,165,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $1,978,488,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $403,677,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
37,700
12,099
35,227
33,038
23,873
H Street (effect of consolidating from May 1, 2007, vs. equity method prior)
23,077
14,973
5,530
3,619
407
3,212
19,789
3,355
8,385
8,049
2101 L Street taken out of service
(4,368
(1,108
243
(4,507
(833
(442
43,646
32,851
368
9,121
103
1,203
58,247
33,529
16,422
6,101
(498
2,693
10,048
(271
298,756
151,488
38,021
58,114
7,383
43,750
20,124
25,981
46,105
Increase due to:
30,013
16,009
1,141
8,165
4,698
18,116
498
7,196
6,626
2,607
1,189
48,129
16,507
8,337
14,791
5,887
(11,601
(10,687
2,087
(616
8,927
9,931
(1,004
5,061
2,505
5,024
(133
8,300
3,536
4,247
(120
1,401
(764
10,687
5,285
6,886
2,017
652
(4,153
403,677
173,280
53,244
74,922
10,642
45,484
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) was $121.91 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $101.52 for the prior years nine months.
Primarily from (i) a $19,395 increase in transportation operations resulting from new transportation business in connection with the acquisition of the ConAgra warehouses in the fourth quarter of 2006, (ii) a $5,438 increase in managed warehouse operations (resulting in a $238 increase in EBITDA) as a result of a new management contract beginning in March 2007, and (iii) a $2,057 increase in owned warehouse operations. See page 68 for a discussion of AmeriColds gross margin.
Reflects an increase in tenant expense reimbursements associated with higher operating expenses, offset by leases with new base-years as a result of space re-let.
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Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $1,754,330,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $1,434,711,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $319,619,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
18,931
17,298
9,823
7,475
16,076
12,498
11,575
10,529
2,309
748
1,561
2,183
30,222
1,774
3,704
9,987
14,757
(2,596
(954
(3,355
(559
(262
79,954
19,712
13,216
8,287
12,527
25,248
964
2,533
519
197,507
61,712
22,364
33,354
23,033
40,005
17,039
72,809
33,776
3,453
17,545
5,197
12,838
18,236
5,242
459
4,332
2,901
1,492
3,810
91,045
39,018
3,912
21,877
6,689
16,648
13,519
2,653
3,830
5,679
1,357
8,741
(275
(4,206
) (5)
960
2,141
129
9,992
22,260
2,378
4,790
5,808
11,349
319,619
103,108
22,070
60,021
28,075
52,502
53,843
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The $19,712 increase in New York Office operating expenses is primarily due to (i) a $7,500 increase in property level costs, (ii) an $8,547 increase in operating expenses of Building Maintenance Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary which provides cleaning, security and engineering services to New York office properties (for which the corresponding increase in BMS revenues is included in other income) and (iii) a $2,409 increase in bad debt expense for which there is no corresponding tenant expense reimbursement.
Reflects an increase in real estate taxes as a result of a reassessment of 2006 ($2,800) and 2007 ($2,200), and from a $1,900 reversal of a reserve for bad debts in 2006.
AmeriColds gross margin from comparable warehouses was $113,326 or 33.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $111,888 or 32.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $1,438. Gross margin from transportation management services, managed warehouses and other non-warehouse activities was $13,047 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $12,026 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $1,021.
Primarily from India Property Fund organization costs in the current years nine months.
Primarily from H Street litigation costs incurred in the prior years nine months.
Primarily from an $8,811 increase in amortization of stock-based compensation.
Our 32.8% share of Alexanders net income (comprised of equity in net income or loss, management, leasing, development and commitment fees) was $35,114,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $7,569,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $27,545,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) our $8,991,000 share of income in the current nine month period for the reversal of accrued stock appreciation rights compensation expense as compared to $18,356,000 for our share of expense in the prior years nine months, (ii) an increase of $3,101,000 in our equity in earnings of Alexanders before stock appreciation rights and net gains on sales of condominiums, (iii) an increase of $2,504,000 in development fees in the current period, partially offset by (iv) our $4,580,000 share of Alexanders net gain on sale of 731 Lexington Avenue condominiums in the prior years nine months.
Income Applicable to Toys
Our 32.8% share of Toys net income (comprised of equity in net income, interest income on loans receivable, and management fees) was $18,343,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $4,177,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $14,166,000.
Summarized below are the components of income from partially owned entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
Lexington MLP:
On April 30, 2007, we acquired the corporations that own the remaining 50% interest in these assets and we now consolidate the accounts of these entities into our consolidated financial statements and no longer account for them under the equity method. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2006, these corporations were contesting our acquisition of H Street and impeded access to their financial information. Accordingly, we were unable to record our pro rata share of their unable to record our pro rata share of their earnings. During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, we recognized equity in net income of $8,376 from these entities of which $3,890 was for the periods from July 20, 2005 (date of acquisition) to December 31, 2005.
We record our pro rata share of GMHs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because 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. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 includes equity in net income of $15, which consists of (i) a $94 net loss representing our share of GMHs fourth quarter results, net of adjustments to restate its first three quarters of 2005 and (ii) $109 of net income for our share of GMHs 2006 earnings through June 30, 2006.
Beginning on January 1, 2007, we record our pro rata share of Lexington MLPs net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements. Prior to the January 1, 2007, we recorded our pro rata share of Newkirk MLPs (Lexington MLPs predecessor) quarterly earnings current in our same quarter. Accordingly, our equity in net income or loss from partially owned entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 includes our share of Lexington MLPs net income or loss for its six months ended June 30, 2007.
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Interest and other investment income (mark-to-market of derivative positions, interest income on mortgage loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $231,890,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $137,186,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $94,704,000. This increase resulted primarily from:
McDonalds derivative position net gain of $102,803 in this years nine months compared to a net gain of $60,581 in the prior years nine months
42,222
Increase in interest income on higher average cash balances ($1,295,000 through September 30, 2007, compared to $391,000 for the prior years nine months)
36,930
GMH warrants derivative position net loss of $16,370 in the prior years nine months (investment converted to common shares of GCT in the second quarter of 2006)
Sears Holdings derivative position net gain of $18,611 in the prior years nine months (investment sold in the first quarter of 2006)
Other derivatives net loss of $2,743 in this years nine months compared to a net gain of 2,767 in the prior years nine months
(5,510
Other, net primarily due to interest earned on higher average loans receivable and from prepayment premiums received upon loan repayments
23,303
94,704
Interest and debt expense was $469,659,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $339,118,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $130,541,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $96,532,000 from a $2.8 billion increase in outstanding mortgage debt due to property acquisitions, new property financings and refinancings and repayments, (ii) $53,295,000 from the November 20, 2006 issuance of $1 billion convertible senior debentures and the March 21, 2007 issuance of $1.4 billion convertible senior debentures, partially offset by (iii) an $22,054,000 increase in the amount of capitalized interest in connection with properties under development.
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate was $17,699,000 and $65,527,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively, and represents net gains on sale of marketable securities in each period.
Minority interest of partially owned entities was income of $11,819,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to income of $5,378,000 for the prior years nine months and represents the minority partners pro rata share of the net income or loss of consolidated partially owned entities, including 1290 Avenue of the Americas, the 555 California Street complex, AmeriCold, 220 Central Park South, Wasserman and the Springfield Mall.
Provision For Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $6,815,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $2,362,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $4,453,000. This increase results from two H Street corporations, which we consolidate as of April 30, 2007, the date we acquired the remaining 50% of these corporations we did not previously own (we previously accounted for our 50% investment on the equity method). Beginning on January 1, 2008, these corporations will elect to be treated as real estate investment trusts under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which will eliminate their Federal income tax provision to the extent that 100% of their taxable income is distributed to shareholders.
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The combined results of operations of the assets related to discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 include Vineland, New Jersey, which was sold on July 16, 2007; Crystal Mall Two, which was sold on August 9, 2007; Arlington Plaza, which was sold on October 17, 2007; 33 North Dearborn Street, which was sold on March 14, 2006; 424 Sixth Avenue, which was sold on March 13, 2006 and 1919 South Eads Street, which was sold on June 22, 2006.
27,745
33,769
Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
25,516
12,585
4,823
(2,720
(2,519
79,173
18,057
26,859
(17,737
Nine months ended September 30, 2007
2.6%
Reflects income of $1,900 in 2006 from the reversal of a reserve for bad debts on receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. The same store operations decreased by 0.7% exclusive of this item.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Nine Months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
Our cash and cash equivalents was $834,274,000 at September 30, 2007, a $1,399,043,000 decrease over the balance at December 31, 2006. This decrease resulted from $3,065,557,000 of net cash used in investing activities, partially offset by, $1,179,421,000 of net cash provided by financing activities and $487,093,000 of net cash provided by operating 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 revolving credit facilities; 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 $12,576,484,000 at September 30, 2007, a $3,021,686,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2006. This increase resulted primarily from the issuance of $1,400,000,000 of convertible senior debentures due 2026 and from mortgage debt associated with asset acquisitions and property refinancings during the current quarter. As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, our revolving credit facilities had a $94,000,000 balance. During 2007 and 2008, $51,689,000 and $538,198,000 of our outstanding debt matures, respectively. We may refinance such debt or choose to repay all or a portion, using existing cash balances or our revolving credit facilities.
Our share of debt of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $3,104,451,000 at September 30, 2007, a $218,556,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2006. This decrease resulted primarily from our $297,906,000 share of Toys decrease in outstanding debt.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $487,093,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $463,692,000, after adjustments of $125,150,000 for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization expense, net gains from derivative positions, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, equity in net income of partially owned entities, minority interest expense, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $18,047,000, partially offset by, (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $119,796,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $3,065,557,000 was primarily comprised of (i) acquisitions of real estate of $2,775,982,000, (ii) investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable of $211,942,000, (iii) deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions and pre-acquisition costs of $21,231,000, (iv) investments in partially owned entities of $201,432,000, (v) development and redevelopment expenditures of $231,575,000, (vi) investments in marketable securities of $152,683,000, partially offset by, (vii) proceeds received from repayments on mortgage loans receivable of $211,942,000 and (viii) proceeds received from sales of real estate of $217,941,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $1,179,421,000 was primarily comprised of (i) proceeds from borrowings of $2,517,105,000, of which $1,372,000,000 were proceeds received from the offering of the 2.85% convertible senior debentures due 2027, partially offset by, (ii) repayments of borrowings of $727,730,000, (iii) dividends paid on common shares of $387,268,000, (iv) purchases of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable of $109,092,000, (v) distributions to minority partners of $62,169,000, and (vi) dividends paid on preferred shares of $42,940,000.
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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Liquidity and Capital Resources Nine Months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (continued)
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, 2007.
(Accrual basis):
Expenditures to maintain the assets:
Recurring
40,047
9,380
8,808
1,477
9,172
11,188
Non-recurring
Tenant improvements:
61,107
25,781
17,472
2,184
15,670
260
61,367
2,444
Leasing Commissions:
29,311
18,581
5,871
2,228
2,631
381
29,692
2,609
21.75
17.17
3.12
2.82
7.7%
10.8%
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (accrual basis)
131,106
53,742
32,151
6,530
27,473
Adjustments to reconcile accrual basis to cash basis:
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods
49,843
13,420
25,115
3,368
7,940
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period
(63,695
(32,594
(16,873
(3,797
(10,431
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (Cash basis)
117,254
34,568
40,393
24,982
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures (1):
Bergen Town Center
41,043
2101 L Street
28,387
Crystal Mall Two
26,895
Wasserman venture
26,893
26,830
North Bergen, New Jersey (Ground-up development)
14,493
Springfield Mall
4,412
4,211
46,011
2,953
21,353
12,596
9,109
231,575
7,164
76,635
99,374
48,402
Excludes development expenditures of partially owned, non-consolidated investments.
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.
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.
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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.
35,863
9,260
13,459
618
7,690
1,520
3,316
2,021
37,884
15,480
75,007
38,493
22,059
4,910
9,545
1,737
89
1,648
76,744
22,148
6,558
25,636
17,640
5,218
2,049
729
290
258
25,926
5,250
2,307
19.46
38.83
16.21
7.92
9.97
2.33
4.03
2.42
0.64
1.59
7.0%
8.0%
2.9%
140,554
65,393
42,878
9,483
17,964
49,122
21,324
22,736
768
4,294
(64,003
(33,494
(19,787
(8,184
(2,538
125,673
53,223
45,827
2,067
19,720
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures: (1)
27,294
26,235
Wasserman Venture
24,422
15,582
Crystal Plazas (PTO)
9,671
7 W. 34th Street
8,883
8,646
1740 Broadway
8,127
2,582
640 Fifth Avenue
1,729
1,609
13,244
1,678
9,073
1,825
148,024
10,524
15,540
78,184
34,893
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
Below are the details of the changes in EBITDA by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from the three months ended June 30, 2007.
For the three months ended June 30, 2007
526,682
124,595
98,676
79,328
30,709
17,422
39,324
136,628
186
(2,042
742
(831
12,956
24,259
4,228
(5,537
(346
For the three months ended September 30, 2007
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Reflects a seasonal increase in utility costs during the third quarter, of which $4,648 relates to the New York portfolio and $1,597 relates to the Washington, DC portfolio. Same store operations exclusive of the seasonal increase in utilities increased by 4.6% for the New York portfolio and decreased by 0.4% 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, 2007.
Washington,DC
Net income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2007
165,920
55,064
29,961
33,756
(20,029
62,046
202,843
31,831
32,095
22,478
13,264
7,735
40,984
54,456
165,990
36,600
32,831
22,912
11,525
9,740
33,303
19,079
Income tax expense
(8,071
1,100
3,789
182
241
504
(14,934
1,047
EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2007
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 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.
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.
The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in footnote 12 - Income Per Share, in the notes to our consolidated financial statements on page 26 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions was $221,199,000, or $1.35 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $204,535,000, or $1.31 per diluted share for the prior years quarter. FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions was $773,457,000, or $4.71 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to $646,881,000, or $4.17 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.
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO:
Depreciation and amortization of real property
117,148
86,235
325,324
246,834
(22,942
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of Toys to arrive at FFO:
17,949
13,468
68,984
41,391
(329
(493
Income tax effect of above adjustments
(6,282
(5,190
(23,972
(16,031
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of partially owned entities, excluding Toys, to arrive at FFO:
13,506
14,058
36,091
34,155
(8,980
(10,842
(11,070
(11,729
(37,570
(27,849
FFO
230,170
213,654
800,134
674,253
FFO applicable to common shares
215,875
199,303
757,248
631,091
Interest on 3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
5,256
5,093
15,768
15,281
Series A convertible preferred dividends
441
509
FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions
221,199
204,535
773,457
646,881
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Effect of dilutive securities:
6,743
3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
5,559
5,531
Series A convertible preferred shares
239
Denominator for diluted FFO per share
164,072
155,628
164,213
155,168
FFO applicable to common shares plus assumed conversions per diluted share
1.35
1.31
4.71
4.17
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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, 2007
As at December 31, 2006
Balance
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates
Consolidated debt:
Variable rate
6.59%
6,758
728,363
6.48%
Fixed rate
11,900,662
5.25%
8,826,435
5.56%
12,576,484
5.32%
9,554,798
5.63%
Pro-rata share of debt of non- consolidated entities (non-recourse):
Variable rate excluding Toys
135,614
7.24%
162,254
7.31%
Variable rate Toys
949,218
7.74%
9,492
1,213,479
7.03%
Fixed rate (including $1,023,797, and $1,057,422 of Toys debt in 2007 and 2006)
2,019,619
6.89%
1,947,274
3,104,451
7.17%
10,848
3,323,007
7.00%
Minority limited partners share of above
(1,761
Total change in annual net income
15,845
Per share-diluted
0.10
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 $295,889,000, as of September 30, 2007, 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 $421,002,000 at September 30, 2007.
Derivative Instruments
We have, and may in the future enter into, derivative positions that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, including our economic interest in McDonalds common shares. 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, 2007, we recognized net gains aggregating approximately $18,606,000 and $100,060,000 respectively, from these positions, after all expenses and LIBOR charges.
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, 2007, 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, 2006.
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (USDC-NJ) 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. 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 our right to re-allocate which effectively terminated our right to collect the additional rent from Stop & Shop. On March 3, 2003, after we 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. We 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, we served an answer in which we 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, 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 appealed the Courts decision and on December 14, 2006, the Appellate Court division issued a decision affirming the Courts decision. On January 16, 2007 we filed a motion for the reconsideration of one aspect of the Appellate Courts decision which was denied on March 13, 2007. On April 16, 2007, the Court directed that discovery should be completed by December 2007, with a trial date to be determined thereafter. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims against Stop & Shop.
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas and the 555 California Street complex. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump.
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, 2006.
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 30, 2007
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
-
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
*
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
3.6
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
3.7
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
3.8
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 June 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
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 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
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
85
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
87
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
3.64
Thirty-Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 2, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 22, 2007
3.65
Thirty-Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 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 27, 2007
3.66
Thirty-Eighth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 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 June 27, 2007
3.67
Thirty-Ninth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
3.68
Fortieth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
88
3.69
Vornado Realty Trust Articles Supplementary, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.69 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.70
Vornado Realty Trust Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.70 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.71
Vornado Realty Trust Certificate of Correction of Amendment of Declaration of Trust, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.71 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.72
Vornado Realty Trust Certificate of Correction of Amendment of Declaration of Trust, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.72 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.73
Vornado Realty Trust Certificate of Correction of Articles Supplementary, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.73 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.74
Vornado Realty Trust Certificate of Correction of Articles Supplementary, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.74 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
3.75
Vornado Realty Trust Articles of Restatement of Declaration of Trust, dated July 25, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.75 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
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
4.3
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
4.4
Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2006, among Vornado Realty Trust, as Issuer, Vornado Realty L.P., as Guarantor and The Bank of New York, as Trustee Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 27, 2006
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 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 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 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 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 February 16, 1993
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
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 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 March 24, 1994
10.11
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
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_______________________ Incorporated by reference. Management contract or compensatory agreement.
90
10.12
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
10.13
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
10.14
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
10.15
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
10.16
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
10.17
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
10.18
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
10.19
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
10.20
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
10.21
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
10.22
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
10.23
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
10.24
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
10.25
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
10.26
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
10.27
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 December 26, 2002
10.28
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
10.29
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
10.30
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
10.31
Form of Stock Option Agreement between the Company and certain employees 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
10.32
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
10.33
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
92
10.34
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
10.35
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
10.36
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
10.37
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
10.38
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
10.39
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
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
10.41
Guaranty, made as of June 28, 2006, by Vornado Realty Trust, for the benefit of JP Morgan Chase Bank Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006
10.42
Amendment, dated October 26, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006
10.43
Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and between Vornado Realty L.P. and Alexanders Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007
10.44
Amendment to 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Retail One LLC, 731 Restaurant LLC, 731 Office One LLC and 731 Office Two LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007
93
10.45
Stock Purchase Agreement between the Sellers identified and Vornado America LLC, as the Buyer, dated as of March 5, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007, 2007
10.46
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell Schear, as of April 19, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007, 2007
10.47
Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks signatory thereto, each as a Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. as Syndication Agent, Citicorp North America, Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and UBS Loan Finance LLC as Documentation Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Bank of America Securities LLC as Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007
10.48
Second Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Banks. . - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007
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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