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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
or
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-10709
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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95-4300881
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
701 Western Avenue, Glendale, California 91201-2397
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (818) 244-8080
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer þ Accelerated Filer o Non-accelerated Filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of
October 31, 2006, the number of shares of the registrants
common stock, $0.01 par value per
share, outstanding was 21,297,131.
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
INDEX
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
92,800 |
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$ |
200,447 |
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Real estate facilities, at cost: |
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Land |
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417,597 |
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383,308 |
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Buildings and equipment |
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1,307,686 |
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1,189,815 |
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1,725,283 |
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1,573,123 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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(418,948 |
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(355,228 |
) |
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1,306,335 |
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1,217,895 |
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Properties held for disposition, net |
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5,366 |
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Land held for development |
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9,019 |
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9,011 |
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1,315,354 |
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1,232,272 |
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Rent receivable |
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2,369 |
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2,678 |
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Deferred rent receivable |
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21,087 |
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18,650 |
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Other assets |
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10,978 |
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9,631 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,442,588 |
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$ |
1,463,678 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Accrued and other liabilities |
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$ |
45,357 |
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$ |
39,126 |
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Mortgage notes payable |
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43,267 |
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25,893 |
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Total liabilities |
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88,624 |
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65,019 |
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Minority interests: |
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Preferred units |
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82,750 |
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135,750 |
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Common units |
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165,694 |
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169,451 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized, 24,900 and 23,734 shares issued and outstanding
at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively |
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622,500 |
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593,350 |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 21,296,054 and 21,560,593 shares issued and
outstanding at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
respectively |
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213 |
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215 |
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Paid-in capital |
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395,897 |
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407,380 |
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Cumulative net income |
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466,527 |
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418,823 |
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Cumulative distributions |
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(379,617 |
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(326,310 |
) |
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Total shareholders equity |
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1,105,520 |
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1,093,458 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
1,442,588 |
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$ |
1,463,678 |
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See accompanying notes.
2
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
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For the Three Months |
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For the Nine Months |
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Ended September 30, |
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Ended September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues: |
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Rental income |
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$ |
61,695 |
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$ |
54,654 |
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$ |
179,608 |
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$ |
163,806 |
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Facility management fees |
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147 |
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145 |
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442 |
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434 |
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Total operating revenues |
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61,842 |
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54,799 |
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180,050 |
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164,240 |
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Expenses: |
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Cost of operations |
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19,213 |
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16,182 |
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55,354 |
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48,675 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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22,184 |
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19,291 |
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63,720 |
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56,203 |
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General and administrative |
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1,742 |
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1,499 |
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5,264 |
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4,263 |
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Total operating expenses |
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43,139 |
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36,972 |
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124,338 |
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109,141 |
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Other income and expenses: |
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Interest and other income |
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1,884 |
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1,400 |
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5,457 |
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2,780 |
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Interest expense |
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(628 |
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(304 |
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(1,658 |
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(866 |
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Total other income and expenses |
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1,256 |
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1,096 |
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3,799 |
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1,914 |
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Income from continuing operations before
minority interests |
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19,959 |
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18,923 |
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59,511 |
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57,013 |
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Minority interests in continuing operations: |
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Minority interest in income preferred units |
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Distributions to preferred unit holders |
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(2,672 |
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(2,460 |
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(8,234 |
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(7,842 |
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Redemption of preferred operating
partnership units |
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(1,366 |
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(1,366 |
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(301 |
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Minority interest in income common units |
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(1,185 |
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(1,321 |
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(3,850 |
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(4,302 |
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Total minority interests in continuing operations |
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(5,223 |
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(3,781 |
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(13,450 |
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(12,445 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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14,736 |
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15,142 |
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46,061 |
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44,568 |
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Discontinued operations: |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
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1,244 |
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(125 |
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2,880 |
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Gain on disposition of real estate |
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12,599 |
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2,328 |
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16,529 |
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Minority interest in income attributable to
discontinued operations common units |
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(3,466 |
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(560 |
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(4,860 |
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Income from discontinued operations |
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10,377 |
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1,643 |
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14,549 |
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Net income |
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14,736 |
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25,519 |
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47,704 |
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59,117 |
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Net income allocable to preferred shareholders: |
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Preferred distributions |
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11,258 |
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11,255 |
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33,111 |
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31,757 |
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Redemption of preferred stock |
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1,658 |
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Total preferred distributions |
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11,258 |
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11,255 |
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34,769 |
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31,757 |
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Net income allocable to common shareholders |
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$ |
3,478 |
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$ |
14,264 |
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$ |
12,935 |
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$ |
27,360 |
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Net income per common share basic: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.53 |
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$ |
0.59 |
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Discontinued operations |
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$ |
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$ |
0.47 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.67 |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
0.61 |
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$ |
1.25 |
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Net income per common share diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.52 |
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$ |
0.58 |
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Discontinued operations |
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$ |
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$ |
0.47 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.66 |
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Net income |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
0.60 |
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$ |
1.24 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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21,290 |
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21,858 |
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21,345 |
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21,867 |
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Diluted |
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21,599 |
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22,030 |
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21,630 |
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22,050 |
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See accompanying notes.
3
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
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Total |
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Preferred Stock |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in |
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Cumulative |
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Cumulative |
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Shareholders |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Net Income |
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Distributions |
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Equity |
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Balances at December 31, 2005 |
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23,734 |
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$ |
593,350 |
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21,560,593 |
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$ |
215 |
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$ |
407,380 |
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$ |
418,823 |
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$ |
(326,310 |
) |
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$ |
1,093,458 |
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Issuance of preferred stock |
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3,800 |
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|
95,000 |
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(2,689 |
) |
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92,311 |
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Redemption of preferred stock |
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(2,634 |
) |
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(65,850 |
) |
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1,658 |
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(1,658 |
) |
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(65,850 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(309,100 |
) |
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(3 |
) |
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(16,114 |
) |
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(16,117 |
) |
Exercise of stock options |
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|
|
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|
24,500 |
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1 |
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|
842 |
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|
843 |
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Stock compensation |
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|
|
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20,061 |
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|
1,642 |
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|
|
|
|
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|
1,642 |
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Net income |
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|
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|
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47,704 |
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|
|
|
|
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|
47,704 |
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Distributions: |
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Preferred stock |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
(33,111 |
) |
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|
(33,111 |
) |
Common stock |
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|
|
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(18,538 |
) |
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|
(18,538 |
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Adjustment to minority
interests underlying
ownership |
|
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|
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|
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|
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3,178 |
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3,178 |
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Balances at September 30, 2006 |
|
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24,900 |
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|
$ |
622,500 |
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|
|
21,296,054 |
|
|
$ |
213 |
|
|
$ |
395,897 |
|
|
$ |
466,527 |
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|
$ |
(379,617 |
) |
|
$ |
1,105,520 |
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See accompanying notes.
4
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
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For the Nine Months |
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Ended September 30, |
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|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net income |
|
$ |
47,704 |
|
|
$ |
59,117 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
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|
|
|
|
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
|
63,747 |
|
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|
57,418 |
|
In-place lease adjustment |
|
|
172 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
Lease incentives net of tenant improvement reimbursements |
|
|
387 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
Minority interest in income |
|
|
14,010 |
|
|
|
17,305 |
|
Gain on disposition of real estate |
|
|
(2,328 |
) |
|
|
(16,529 |
) |
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
2,007 |
|
|
|
749 |
|
Increase in receivables and other assets |
|
|
(3,019 |
) |
|
|
(4,796 |
) |
Increase in accrued and other liabilities |
|
|
4,123 |
|
|
|
2,017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total adjustments |
|
|
79,099 |
|
|
|
56,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
126,803 |
|
|
|
115,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital improvements to real estate facilities |
|
|
(25,459 |
) |
|
|
(29,066 |
) |
Acquisition of real estate facilities |
|
|
(108,588 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from disposition of real estate facilities |
|
|
7,714 |
|
|
|
80,856 |
|
Insurance proceeds from casualty loss |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
|
|
(125,833 |
) |
|
|
51,790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on mortgage notes payable |
|
|
(565 |
) |
|
|
(312 |
) |
Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock |
|
|
92,557 |
|
|
|
79,627 |
|
Exercise of stock options |
|
|
843 |
|
|
|
1,715 |
|
Repurchase of common stock |
|
|
(16,117 |
) |
|
|
(5,425 |
) |
Redemption of preferred stock |
|
|
(65,850 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Redemption of preferred units |
|
|
(53,000 |
) |
|
|
(12,000 |
) |
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders |
|
|
(33,357 |
) |
|
|
(31,757 |
) |
Distributions paid to minority interests preferred units |
|
|
(8,234 |
) |
|
|
(7,842 |
) |
Distributions paid to common shareholders |
|
|
(18,538 |
) |
|
|
(19,021 |
) |
Distributions paid to minority interests common units |
|
|
(6,356 |
) |
|
|
(6,356 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(108,617 |
) |
|
|
(1,371 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(107,647 |
) |
|
|
165,838 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
|
|
200,447 |
|
|
|
39,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
|
$ |
92,800 |
|
|
$ |
205,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of non cash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustment to reflect minority interest to underlying ownership interest: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest common units |
|
$ |
1,812 |
|
|
$ |
823 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
$ |
(1,812 |
) |
|
$ |
(823 |
) |
Effect of EITF Topic D-42: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative distributions |
|
$ |
1,658 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Minority interest common units |
|
$ |
1,366 |
|
|
$ |
301 |
|
Paid-in capital |
|
$ |
(3,024 |
) |
|
$ |
(301 |
) |
Mortgage note payable assumed in property acquisition: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Real estate facilities |
|
$ |
17,939 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Mortgage notes payable |
|
$ |
(17,939 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
See accompanying notes.
5
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2006
1. |
|
Organization and Description of Business |
|
|
|
PS Business Parks, Inc. (PSB) was incorporated in the state of California in 1990. As of
September 30, 2006, PSB owned approximately 74.5% of the common partnership units of PS Business
Parks, L.P. (the Operating Partnership or OP). The remaining common partnership units are
owned by Public Storage, Inc. (PSI) and its affiliates. PSB, as the sole general partner of
the Operating Partnership, has full, exclusive and complete responsibility and discretion in
managing and controlling the Operating Partnership. PSB and the Operating Partnership are
collectively referred to as the Company. |
|
|
|
The Company is a fully-integrated, self-advised and self-managed real estate investment trust
(REIT) that acquires, develops, owns and operates commercial properties containing commercial
and industrial rental space. As of September 30, 2006, the Company owned and operated
approximately 18.2 million rentable square feet of commercial space located in eight states. The
Company also manages approximately 1.4 million rentable square feet on behalf of PSI and its
affiliated entities. |
|
2. |
|
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
|
|
|
Basis of presentation |
|
|
|
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information
and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not
include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from
estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may
be expected for the year ended December 31, 2006. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. |
|
|
|
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PSB and the Operating
Partnership. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the
consolidated financial statements. |
|
|
|
Use of estimates |
|
|
|
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from
estimates. |
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
|
We monitor the collectibility of our receivable balances, including the deferred rent
receivable, on an on-going basis. Based on these reviews, we maintain an allowance for doubtful
accounts for estimated losses resulting from the possible inability of our tenants to make
required rent payments to us. A provision for doubtful accounts is recorded during each period.
The allowance for doubtful accounts, which represents the cumulative allowances less write-offs
of uncollectible rent, is netted against tenant and other receivables on our consolidated
balance sheets. Tenant receivables are net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts totaling
$300,000 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. |
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|
|
Financial instruments |
|
|
|
The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are
described below. The Company has estimated the fair value of financial instruments using
available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is
required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of market value. Accordingly,
estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in
current market exchanges. |
|
|
|
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or
less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Due to the short period to maturity of the
Companys cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets and accrued and other
liabilities, the carrying values as presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are
reasonable estimates of fair value. Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company,
the carrying amount of debt approximates fair value. |
|
|
|
Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents
and receivables. Cash and cash equivalents, which consist primarily of short-term investments,
including commercial paper, are only invested in entities with an investment grade rating.
Receivables are comprised of balances due from a large number of tenants. Balances that the
Company expects to become uncollectable are reserved for or written off. |
|
|
|
Real estate facilities |
|
|
|
Real estate facilities are recorded at cost. Costs related to the renovation or improvement of
the properties are capitalized. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as
incurred. Expenditures that are expected to benefit a period greater than 24 months and exceed
$2,000 are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life. Buildings and equipment
are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which are
generally 30 and 5 years, respectively. Leasing costs in excess of $1,000 for leases with terms
greater than two years are capitalized and depreciated/amortized over their estimated useful
lives. Leasing costs for leases of less than two years or less than $1,000 are expensed as
incurred. Interest cost and property taxes incurred during the period of construction of real
estate facilities are capitalized. |
|
|
|
Properties held for disposition |
|
|
|
The Company accounts for properties held for disposition in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets. An asset is classified as an asset held for disposition when it meets the
requirements of SFAS No. 144, which include, among other criteria, the approval of the sale of
the asset, the asset has been marketed for sale and the Company expects that the sale will
likely occur within the next twelve months. Upon classification of an asset as held for
disposition, the net book value of the asset, net of any impairment provision and estimated
costs of disposition, is included on the consolidated balance sheet as properties held for
disposition and the operating results of the asset are included in discontinued operations. |
|
|
|
Intangible assets |
|
|
|
Intangible assets include above-market and below-market in-place lease values of acquired
properties recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks
associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be
paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) managements estimate of fair market lease rates
for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining
non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above and below-market lease values are
amortized, net, to rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective
leases. As a result, included in the Companys consolidated statements of income for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, is $60,000 and $39,000, respectively, in amortization
expense resulting from the above and below market lease values. Amortization was $172,000 and
$116,000 for each of the nine months ended September 30, |
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|
|
2006 and 2005, respectively. At September 30, 2006, the value of in-place leases was $716,000,
net of $476,000 of accumulated amortization. |
|
|
|
Evaluation of asset impairment |
|
|
|
The Company evaluates its assets used in operations, by identifying indicators of impairment and
by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows for each asset to the
assets carrying amount. When indicators of impairment are present and the sum of the
undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss
is recorded equal to the difference between the assets current carrying value and its value
based on discounting its estimated future cash flows. In addition, the Company evaluates its
assets held for disposition. Assets held for disposition are reported at the lower of their
carrying amount or fair value, less cost of disposition. At September 30, 2006, the Company did
not consider any assets to be impaired. |
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123
(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows.
Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123.
However, SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of
employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values.
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective
method. Due to the Company adopting the Fair Value Method of accounting for stock options
effective January 1, 2002, the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the
results of operations or the financial position of the Company. See Note 11. |
|
|
|
Revenue and expense recognition |
|
|
|
Revenue is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), as amended. SAB
101 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has occurred or services rendered; the fee is
fixed and determinable; and collectibility is reasonably assured. All leases are classified as
operating leases. Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the
leases. Straight-line rent is recognized for all tenants with contractual increases in rent that
are not included on the Companys credit watch list. Deferred rent receivables represent rental
revenue recognized on a straight-line basis in excess of billed rents. Reimbursements from
tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable operating expenses are recognized as rental
income in the period the applicable costs are incurred. Property management fees are recognized
in the period earned. |
|
|
|
Costs incurred in connection with leasing (primarily tenant improvements and leasing
commissions) are capitalized and amortized over the lease period. |
|
|
|
Gains/Losses from sales of real estate |
|
|
|
The Company recognizes gains from sales of real estate at the time of sale using the full
accrual method, provided that various criteria related to the terms of the transactions and any
subsequent involvement by the Company with the properties sold are met. If the criteria are not
met, the Company defers the gains and recognizes them when the criteria are met or using the
installment or cost recovery methods as appropriate under the circumstances. |
8
|
|
General and administrative expense |
|
|
|
General and administrative expense includes executive and other compensation, office expense,
professional fees, state income taxes, dues, listing fees and other administrative items. |
|
|
|
Related party transactions |
|
|
|
Pursuant to a cost sharing and administrative services agreement, the Company shares costs with
PSI and affiliated entities for certain administrative services, which are allocated among PSI
and its affiliates in accordance with a methodology intended to fairly allocate those costs.
These costs totaled $80,000 and $85,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively and $240,000 and $255,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. In addition, the Company provides property management services for properties
owned by PSI and its affiliates for a fee of 5% of the gross revenues of such properties in
addition to reimbursement of direct costs. These management fee revenues recognized under
management contracts with affiliated parties totaled $147,000 and $145,000 for each of the three
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively and $442,000 and $434,000 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. At September 30, 2006, the Company has
amounts due from PSI of $282,000 ($551,000 at December 31, 2005), for these contracts, as well
as for amounts paid by the Company on behalf of PSI, in other assets on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. |
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
|
The Company qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a REIT, as defined in Section 856 of
the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, the Company is not subject to federal income tax to the
extent that it distributes its taxable income to its shareholders. A REIT must distribute at
least 90% of its taxable income each year. In addition, REITs are subject to a number of
organizational and operating requirements. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any
taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable
alternative minimum tax) based on its taxable income using corporate income tax rates. Even if
the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and
local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its
undistributed taxable income. The Company believes it met all organizational and operating
requirements to maintain its REIT status during 2005 and intends to continue to meet such
requirements for 2006. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. |
|
|
|
Accounting for preferred equity issuance costs |
|
|
|
In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Topic D-42, the Company records its
issuance costs as a reduction to Paid-in Capital on its balance sheet at the time the preferred
securities are issued and reflects the carrying value of the preferred stock at the stated
value. The Company reduces the carrying value of preferred stock by the issuance costs at the
time it notifies the holders of preferred stock or units of its intent to redeem such shares or
units. |
|
|
|
Net income per common share |
|
|
|
Per share amounts are computed using the number of weighted average common shares outstanding.
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding includes the dilutive effect of stock
options and restricted stock units under the treasury stock method. Basic weighted average
common shares outstanding excludes such effect. Earnings per share have been calculated as
follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): |
9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Nine Months |
|
|
|
Ended September 30, |
|
|
Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income allocable to common shareholders |
|
$ |
3,478 |
|
|
$ |
14,264 |
|
|
$ |
12,935 |
|
|
$ |
27,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic weighted average common shares
outstanding |
|
|
21,290 |
|
|
|
21,858 |
|
|
|
21,345 |
|
|
|
21,867 |
|
Net effect of dilutive stock compensation
based on treasury stock method using average
market price |
|
|
309 |
|
|
|
172 |
|
|
|
285 |
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted average common shares
outstanding |
|
|
21,599 |
|
|
|
22,030 |
|
|
|
21,630 |
|
|
|
22,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No options to purchase shares were considered anti-dilutive for the three months ended September
30, 2006. Options to purchase approximately 20,000 shares for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because such
options were considered anti-dilutive. Options to purchase approximately 50,000 and 130,000
shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively, were not included
in the computation of diluted net income per share because such options were considered
anti-dilutive. |
|
|
|
Segment reporting |
|
|
|
The Company views its operations as one segment. |
|
|
|
Reclassifications |
|
|
|
Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements for 2005 in
order to conform to the 2006 presentation. |
|
3. |
|
Real Estate Facilities |
|
|
|
The activity in real estate facilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is as
follows (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
|
Buildings |
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Total |
|
Balances at December 31, 2005 |
|
$ |
383,308 |
|
|
$ |
1,189,815 |
|
|
$ |
(355,228 |
) |
|
$ |
1,217,895 |
|
Acquisition of real estate |
|
|
34,289 |
|
|
|
92,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
126,709 |
|
Capital improvements, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,451 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63,747 |
) |
|
|
(63,747 |
) |
Transfer to properties held for disposition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at September 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
417,597 |
|
|
$ |
1,307,686 |
|
|
$ |
(418,948 |
) |
|
$ |
1,306,335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent to September 30, 2006, the Company acquired a 66,500 square foot multi-tenant
industrial and flex park in San Jose, California, for $8.4 million. The park consists of three
single-story buildings. |
|
|
|
On June 29, 2006, the Company acquired Meadows Corporate Park, a 165,000 square foot
multi-tenant office park in Silver Spring, Maryland, for $29.9 million. In connection with the
acquisition, the Company assumed a $16.8 million mortgage with a fixed interest rate of 7.2%
through November, 2011 at which time it can be prepaid without penalty. |
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|
|
On June 20, 2006, the Company acquired Beaumont at Lafayette, consisting of two single-story
multi-tenant flex buildings aggregating 107,300 square feet in Chantilly, Virginia, for $15.8
million. |
|
|
|
On June 14, 2006, the Company acquired four multi-tenant flex buildings, aggregating 88,800
square feet, located in Signal Hill, California, for $10.7 million. |
|
|
|
On February 8, 2006, the Company acquired WesTech Business Park, a 366,000 square foot office
and flex park in Silver Spring, Maryland, for $69.7 million. The park consists of nine
single-story buildings. |
|
|
|
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities acquired during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
34,289 |
|
Buildings |
|
|
92,420 |
|
In-place leases |
|
|
433 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total purchase price |
|
|
127,142 |
|
Loan assumed |
|
|
(17,939 |
) |
Net operating assets and liabilities acquired |
|
|
(615 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total cash paid |
|
$ |
108,588 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company sold two assets previously classified as
properties held for disposition. In May, 2006, the Company sold a 30,500 square foot building
located in Beaverton, Oregon, for a gross sales price of $4.4 million resulting in a gain of
$1.5 million. Also, in May, 2006, the Company sold a 7,100 square foot unit at Miami
International Commerce Center (MICC) for a gross sales price of $815,000, resulting in a gain
of $154,000. |
|
|
|
In the first quarter of 2006, the Company sold three assets previously classified as properties
held for disposition. In February, 2006, the Company sold 10,100 square feet located at MICC for
a gross sales price of $1.2 million resulting in a gain of $333,000. In addition, in March,
2006, the Company sold two additional units aggregating 15,200 square feet at MICC for a gross
sales price of $1.7 million, resulting in a gain of $378,000. |
|
|
|
On October 25, 2005, the Company acquired Rose Canyon Business Park, a 233,000 square foot
multi-tenant flex park in San Diego, California, for $35.1 million. In connection with the
acquisition, the Company assumed a $15.0 million mortgage, which bears an interest rate of 5.73%
and matures March 1, 2013. |
|
|
|
On September 30, 2005, the Company completed the sale of Woodside Corporate Park located in
Beaverton, Oregon. The park consists of 13 buildings comprising approximately 574,000 square
feet and a 3.3 acre parcel of land. Net proceeds from the sale, after transaction costs, were
$64.5 million. In connection with the sale, the Company recognized a gain of $12.5 million. |
|
|
|
On August 8, 2005, the Company closed on the sale of a 7,100 square foot unit at MICC in Miami,
Florida for a gross sales price of $750,000, resulting in a gain of $137,000. |
|
|
|
During the second quarter of 2005, the Company realized a gain of $1.0 million from the November
2004 sale of Largo 95 in Largo, Maryland. The gain was previously deferred due to the Companys
obligation to complete certain leasing related items satisfied in 2005. |
|
|
|
In February, 2005, the Company sold the 56,000 square foot retail center located at MICC for a
sales price of $12.2 million resulting in a gain of $967,000. Also, in January, 2005, the
Company closed on the sale of a 7,100 square foot unit at MICC for a gross sales price of
$740,000 resulting in a gain of $142,000. On January 31, 2005, the Company closed on the sale of
8.2 acres of land within the Cornell Oaks project in Beaverton, Oregon, for a sales price of
$3.6 million, resulting in a gain of $1.8 million. |
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|
The following table summarizes the condensed results of operations of the properties sold
during 2006 and 2005, which are included in the consolidated statements of income as
discontinued operations (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
For the Nine Months |
|
|
|
Ended September 30, |
|
|
Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Rental income |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,826 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,823 |
|
Cost of operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(555 |
) |
|
|
(98 |
) |
|
|
(1,728 |
) |
Depreciation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(1,215 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,244 |
|
|
$ |
(125 |
) |
|
$ |
2,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In addition to minimum rental payments, tenants reimburse the Company for their pro rata share
of specified operating expenses, which amounted to $222,000 and $755,000 for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2005, respectively, for discontinued operations. These amounts are
included as rental income and cost of operations in the table presented above for those assets
either sold or classified as held for disposition. |
|
4. |
|
Leasing Activity |
|
|
|
The Company leases space in its real estate facilities to tenants primarily under non-cancelable
leases generally ranging from one to ten years. Future minimum rental income, excluding
reimbursement of expenses, as of September 30, 2006 under these leases are as follows (in
thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
$ |
47,721 |
|
2007 |
|
|
192,701 |
|
2008 |
|
|
149,661 |
|
2009 |
|
|
103,449 |
|
2010 |
|
|
73,003 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
124,919 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
691,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In addition to minimum rental payments, tenants reimburse the Company for their pro rata share
of specified operating expenses, which amounted to $8.7 million and $6.6 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively and $23.9 million and $19.5 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for continuing operations.
These amounts are included as rental income and cost of operations in the accompanying
consolidated statements of income. |
|
|
|
Leases aggregating approximately 7% of the total leased square footage as of September 30, 2006
are subject to termination options which include leases for approximately 3% of the total leased
square footage having termination options exercisable through December 31, 2006. In general,
these leases provide for termination payments should the termination options be exercised. The
above table is prepared assuming such options are not exercised. |
|
5. |
|
Bank Loans |
|
|
|
In August of 2005, the Company modified the terms of its line of credit (the Credit Facility)
with Wells Fargo Bank. The Credit Facility has a borrowing limit of $100.0 million and matures
on August 1, 2008. Interest on outstanding borrowings is payable monthly. At the option of the
Company, the rate of interest charged is equal to (i) the prime rate or (ii) a rate ranging from
the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.50% to LIBOR plus 1.20% depending on the
Companys credit ratings and coverage ratios, as defined (currently LIBOR plus 0.65%). In
addition, the Company is required to pay an annual commitment fee ranging from 0.15% to 0.30% of
the borrowing limit (currently 0.20%). In connection with the modification of the Credit
Facility, the Company paid a fee of $450,000 which will be amortized over the life of the Credit
Facility. The Company had no balance outstanding as of September 30, 2006 or December 31, 2005.
The Credit Facility requires the |
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Company to meet certain covenants, and the Company was in compliance with all such covenants at
September 30, 2006. |
|
6. |
|
Mortgage Notes Payable |
|
|
|
Mortgage notes consist of the following (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
8.190% mortgage note, principal and interest payable monthly, due March, 2007 |
|
$ |
5,079 |
|
|
$ |
5,302 |
|
7.290% mortgage note, principal and interest payable monthly, due February, 2009 |
|
|
5,530 |
|
|
|
5,645 |
|
5.730% mortgage note, principal and interest payable monthly, due March, 2013 |
|
|
14,800 |
|
|
|
14,946 |
|
6.150% mortgage note, principal and interest payable monthly,
due November, 2031 (1) |
|
|
17,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
43,267 |
|
|
$ |
25,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Mortgage note of $16.8 million has a stated interest rate of 7.200%. Based on the fair
market value at the time of assumption, a loan premium of $1.1 million was computed based on an
effective interest rate of 6.150%. This loan is repayable without penalty beginning November,
2011.
At September 30, 2006, principal maturities of mortgage notes payable are as follows (in
thousands):
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
273 |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,813 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
858 |
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,871 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
773 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,679 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
43,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
|
Minority Interests |
|
|
|
Common partnership units |
|
|
|
The Company presents the accounts of PSB and the Operating Partnership on a consolidated basis.
Ownership interests in the Operating Partnership that can be redeemed for common stock, other
than PSBs interest, are classified as minority interest common units in the consolidated
financial statements. Minority interest in income consists of the minority interests share of
the consolidated operating results after allocation to preferred units and shares. Beginning one
year from the date of admission as a limited partner (common units) and subject to certain
limitations described below, each limited partner other than PSB has the right to require the
redemption of its partnership interest. |
|
|
|
A limited partner (common units) that exercises its redemption right will receive cash from the
Operating Partnership in an amount equal to the market value (as defined in the Operating
Partnership Agreement) of the partnership interests redeemed. In lieu of the Operating
Partnership redeeming the partner for cash, PSB, as general partner, has the right to elect to
acquire the partnership interest directly from a limited partner exercising its redemption
right, in exchange for cash in the amount specified above or by issuance of one share of PSB
common stock for each unit of limited partnership interest redeemed. |
|
|
|
A limited partner (common units) cannot exercise its redemption right if delivery of shares of
PSB common stock would be prohibited under the applicable articles of incorporation, if the
general partner believes that there is a risk that delivery of shares of common stock would
cause the general partner to no longer qualify as a REIT, would cause a violation of the
applicable securities laws, or would result in the Operating Partnership no longer being treated
as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. |
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|
|
At September 30, 2006, there were 7,305,355 common units owned by PSI and its affiliates, which
are accounted for as minority interests. On a fully converted basis, assuming all 7,305,355
minority interest common units were converted into shares of common stock of PSB at September
30, 2006, the minority interest units would convert into approximately 25.5% of the common
shares outstanding. Combined with PSIs common stock ownership, on a fully converted basis, PSI
has a combined ownership of approximately 44.5% of the Companys common equity. At the end of
each reporting period, the Company determines the amount of equity (book value of net assets)
which is allocable to the minority interest based upon the ownership interest and an adjustment
is made to the minority interest, with a corresponding adjustment to paid-in capital, to reflect
the minority interests equity in the Company. |
|
|
|
Preferred partnership units |
|
|
|
Through the Operating Partnership, the Company has the following preferred units outstanding as
of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earliest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redemption |
|
|
Dividend |
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
Series |
|
|
Issuance Date |
|
|
Date |
|
|
Rate |
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
Series G |
|
|
October, 2002 |
|
|
October, 2007 |
|
|
7.950% |
|
|
800 |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
Series J |
|
|
May & June, 2004 |
|
|
May, 2009 |
|
|
7.500% |
|
|
1,710 |
|
|
|
42,750 |
|
|
|
1,710 |
|
|
|
42,750 |
|
Series N |
|
|
December, 2005 |
|
|
December, 2010 |
|
|
7.125% |
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
Series E |
|
|
September, 2001 |
|
|
September, 2006 |
|
|
9.250% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,120 |
|
|
|
53,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,310 |
|
|
$ |
82,750 |
|
|
|
5,430 |
|
|
$ |
135,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On September 21, 2006 the Company redeemed 2.1 million units of its 9.250% Series E
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units for $53.0 million. The Company reported the excess of the
redemption amount over the carrying amount, $1.4 million, as an additional allocation of net
income to preferred unit holders and a corresponding reduction of net income allocable to common
shareholders and common unit holders for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. |
|
|
|
During the second quarter of 2005, the Company notified the holders of its 8.875% Series Y
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units of its intent to redeem such units in July 2005. The
Company reported the excess of the redemption amount over the carrying amount, $301,000, as an
additional allocation of net income to preferred unit holders and a corresponding reduction of
net income allocable to common shareholders and common unit holders for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. |
|
|
|
The Operating Partnership has the right to redeem preferred units on or after the fifth
anniversary of the applicable issuance date at the original capital contribution plus the
cumulative priority return, as defined, to the redemption date to the extent not previously
distributed. The preferred units are exchangeable for Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of
the respective series of PSB on or after the tenth anniversary of the date of issuance at the
option of the Operating Partnership or a majority of the holders of the respective preferred
units. The Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will have the same distribution rate and par
value as the corresponding preferred units and will otherwise have equivalent terms to the other
series of preferred stock described in Note 9. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $2.3
million of deferred costs in connection with the issuance of preferred units, which the Company
will report as additional distributions upon notice of redemption. |
|
8. |
|
Property Management Contracts |
|
|
|
The Operating Partnership manages industrial, office and retail facilities for PSI and its
affiliated entities. These facilities, all located in the United States, operate under the
Public Storage or PS Business Parks names. |
|
|
|
Under the property management contracts, the Operating Partnership is compensated based on a
percentage of the gross revenues of the facilities managed. Under the supervision of the
property owners, the Operating |
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|
|
Partnership coordinates rental policies, rent collections, marketing activities, the purchase of
equipment and supplies, maintenance activities, and the selection and engagement of vendors,
suppliers and independent contractors. In addition, the Operating Partnership assists and
advises the property owners in establishing policies for the hire, discharge and supervision of
employees for the operation of these facilities, including property managers and leasing,
billing and maintenance personnel. |
|
|
|
The property management contract with PSI is for a seven year term with the term being
automatically extended one year on each anniversary. At any time, either party may notify the
other that the contract is not to be extended, in which case the contract will expire on the
first anniversary of its then scheduled expiration date. For PSI affiliate owned properties, PSI
can cancel the property management contract upon 60 days notice while the Operating Partnership
can cancel upon seven years notice. Management fee revenues under these contracts were $147,000
and $145,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively and $442,000
and $434,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
|
9. |
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
Preferred stock |
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had the following preferred stock
outstanding (in thousands, except shares outstanding): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earliest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redemption |
|
|
Dividend |
|
Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
|
|
Series |
|
|
Issuance Date |
|
|
Date |
|
|
Rate |
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Amount |
|
Series F |
|
|
January, 2002 |
|
|
January, 2007 |
|
|
|
8.750 |
% |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,000 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
$ |
50,000 |
|
Series H |
|
|
January & October, 2004 |
|
|
January, 2009 |
|
|
|
7.000 |
% |
|
|
8,200 |
|
|
|
205,000 |
|
|
|
8,200 |
|
|
|
205,000 |
|
Series I |
|
|
April, 2004 |
|
|
April, 2009 |
|
|
|
6.875 |
% |
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
Series K |
|
|
June, 2004 |
|
|
June, 2009 |
|
|
|
7.950 |
% |
|
|
2,300 |
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
|
|
2,300 |
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
Series L |
|
|
August, 2004 |
|
|
August, 2009 |
|
|
|
7.600 |
% |
|
|
2,300 |
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
|
|
2,300 |
|
|
|
57,500 |
|
Series M |
|
|
May, 2005 |
|
|
May, 2010 |
|
|
|
7.200 |
% |
|
|
3,300 |
|
|
|
82,500 |
|
|
|
3,300 |
|
|
|
82,500 |
|
Series O |
|
|
June, 2006 |
|
|
June, 2011 |
|
|
|
7.375 |
% |
|
|
3,800 |
|
|
|
95,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series D |
|
|
May, 2001 |
|
|
May, 2006 |
|
|
|
9.500 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,634 |
|
|
|
65,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,900 |
|
|
$ |
622,500 |
|
|
|
23,734 |
|
|
$ |
593,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On June 16, 2006, the Company issued 3.0 million depositary shares, each representing
1/1,000 of a share of the 7.375% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O, at $25.00 per depositary
share. On August 16, 2006 the Company issued an additional 800,000 depositary shares each
representing 1/1000 of a share of the 7.375% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O, at $25.00 per
depository share. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering to fund future
property acquisitions, preferred equity redemptions and general corporate purposes. |
|
|
|
On May 10, 2006, the Company redeemed 2.6 million depositary shares of its 9.500% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series D for $65.9 million. In accordance with EITF Topic D-42, the redemption
resulted in a reduction of net income allocable to common shareholders of $1.7 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006 equal to the excess of the redemption amount over the
carrying amount of the redeemed securities. |
|
|
|
In May of 2005, the Company issued 3.3 million depositary shares each representing 1/1,000 of a
share of the 7.200% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series M, at $25.00 per depositary share. |
|
|
|
The Company recorded $11.3 million in distributions to its preferred shareholders for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The Company recorded $34.8 million and $31.8 million
in distributions to its preferred shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, respectively. The distributions for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 include $1.7
million of non-cash distributions related to EITF Topic D-42. |
|
|
|
Holders of the Companys preferred stock are not entitled to vote on most matters, except under
certain conditions. In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to six quarterly dividends, the
holders of the preferred |
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|
|
stock will have the right to elect two additional members to serve on the Companys Board of
Directors until all events of default have been cured. |
|
|
|
Except under certain conditions relating to the Companys qualification as a REIT, the preferred
stock is not redeemable prior to the previously noted redemption dates. On or after the
respective redemption dates, the respective series of preferred stock will be redeemable, at the
option of the Company, in whole or in part, at $25 per depositary share, plus any accrued and
unpaid dividends. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $21.2 million of deferred costs in
connection with the issuance of preferred stock, which the Company will report as additional
non-cash distributions upon notice of its intent to redeem such shares. |
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
The Companys Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, from time to time, of up to 4.5
million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions. Since inception of the program through September 30, 2006, the Company has
repurchased an aggregate of 3.3 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $102.6
million (average cost of $31.18 per share). During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the
Company repurchased 309,100 shares of common stock at a cost of $16.1 million. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, the Company repurchased 123,100 shares of common stock at a
cost of $5.4 million. |
|
|
|
The Company paid $6.2 million ($0.29 per common share) and $6.3 million ($0.29 per common share)
for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively and $18.5 million ($0.87
per common share) and $19.0 million ($0.87 per common share) for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, in distributions to its common shareholders. Pursuant to
restrictions imposed by the Credit Facility, distributions may not exceed 95% of funds from
operations, as defined. |
|
|
|
Equity Stock |
|
|
|
In addition to common and preferred stock, the Company is authorized to issue 100.0 million
shares of Equity Stock. The Articles of Incorporation provide that the Equity Stock may be
issued from time to time in one or more series and give the Board of Directors broad authority
to fix the dividend and distribution rights, conversion and voting rights, redemption provisions
and liquidation rights of each series of Equity Stock. |
|
10. |
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
|
|
|
The Company currently is neither subject to any material litigation nor, to managements
knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against the Company other than
routine litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. |
|
11. |
|
Stock-Based Compensation |
|
|
|
PSB has a 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the 1997 Plan) and a 2003 Stock Option and
Incentive Plan (the 2003 Plan), each covering 1.5 million shares of PSBs common stock. Under
the 1997 Plan and 2003 Plan, PSB has granted non-qualified options to certain directors,
officers and key employees to purchase shares of PSBs common stock at a price no less than the
fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. |
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On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which
is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS No.
123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends
SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar
to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based
payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the
income statement based on their fair values. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS
No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method. |
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The weighted average grant date fair value of the options granted in the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $11.24 per share and $6.96 per share, respectively. The Company
has calculated the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants during the
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively; a dividend yield of 2.1% and 2.6%;
expected volatility of 17.9% and 17.6%; expected life of five years; and risk-free interest
rates of 4.9% and 4.2%. |
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The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $55.15 and $41.43, respectively. The Company has
calculated the fair value of each restricted stock unit grant using the market value on the date
of grant. |
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At September 30, 2006, there were a combined total of 1.3 million options and restricted stock
units authorized to grant. Information with respect to the 1997 Plan and 2003 Plan is as
follows: |
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599,871 |
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34.86 |
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32,000 |
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56.73 |
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$ |
34.38 |
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44.20 |
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602,371 |
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$ |
35.96 |
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13,920 |
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356,171 |
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31.48 |
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10,265 |
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128,000 |
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$ |
39.27 |
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127,700 |
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$ |
55.15 |
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(21,500 |
) |
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$ |
36.18 |
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(10,750 |
) |
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$ |
40.91 |
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Nonvested at September 30, 2006 |
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223,450 |
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$ |
48.56 |
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Included in the Companys consolidated statements of income for the three months ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, is $127,000 and $107,000, respectively, in net stock option compensation
expense related to stock options granted. Net stock option compensation expense for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $400,000 and $296,000, respectively. Net
compensation expense of $614,000 and $191,000 related to restricted stock units was recognized
during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Net compensation
expense of $1.6 million and $436,000 related to restricted stock units was recognized during the
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
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As of September 30, 2006, there was $1.4 million of unamortized compensation expense related to
stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.4 years. As of
September 30, 2006, there was $8.5 million of unamortized compensation expense related to
restricted stock units expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.4 years. |
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Cash received from stock option exercises was $843,000 and $1.7 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock
options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $502,000 and
$882,000, respectively. |
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, 21,500 restricted stock units vested; of this
amount, 15,061 shares were issued, net of shares applied to payroll taxes. The aggregate fair
value of the shares vested for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $1.2 million. During
the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 19,250 restricted stock units vested; of this amount,
11,962 shares were issued, net of shares applied to payroll |
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taxes. The aggregate fair value of the shares vested for the nine months ended September 30,
2005 was $841,000. |
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In May of 2004, the shareholders of the Company approved the issuance of up to 70,000 shares of
common stock under the Retirement Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the Director Plan). Under
the Director Plan, the Company grants 1,000 shares of common stock for each year served as a
director up to a maximum of 5,000 shares issued upon retirement. The Company recognizes
compensation expense with regards to grants to be issued in the future under the Director Plan.
As a result, included in the Companys consolidated statements of income for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2006, is $20,000 and $41,000, respectively, in compensation expense.
As of September 30, 2006, there was $439,000 of unamortized compensation expense related to
these shares. In May of 2006, the Company issued 5,000 shares to a director upon retirement with
an aggregate fair value of $256,000. |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements: Forward-looking statements are made throughout this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical
fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words
may, believes, anticipates, plans, expects, seeks, estimates, intends, and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. There are a number of important
factors that could cause the results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by
such forward-looking statements, including those detailed under the heading Item 1A. Risk Factors
in Part II of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. In light of the significant uncertainties
inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information
should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans
will be achieved. Moreover, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to
reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such
forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company owns and operates approximately 18.2 million rentable square feet of flex, industrial
and office properties located in eight states.
The Company focuses on increasing profitability and cash flow aimed at maximizing shareholder
value. The Company strives to maintain high occupancy levels while increasing rental rates when
market conditions allow. The Company also acquires properties which it believes will create
long-term value. Operating results are driven by income from rental operations and are therefore
substantially influenced by rental demand for space within our properties.
Throughout 2006, the Company has experienced improving market conditions in generally all of its
markets. In the Companys markets such as Southern California, Washington D.C. and Miami, market
conditions showed solid signs of an owners market. During the nine months ended September 30,
2006, weighted average occupancies in these markets have improved to rates in the range of 94% to
97%. Rental rates have shown signs of improvement while capital costs and concessions have been
less onerous. While conditions in these markets are relatively good from an owners perspective,
the Company has experienced some rental rate roll downs in Washington D.C. as it renews or replaces
leases originally signed prior to 2002 at the highpoint of the market. The Companys markets such
as Portland, Northern California and three markets in Texas, have all shown varying signs of
recovery. Each of these markets have seen flat to positive net absorption over the past three
calendar quarters, increased deal activity and improved occupancies. See further discussion of
operating results below.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Form 10-Q. We believe our most critical accounting policies relate to
revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of long-lived assets,
depreciation, accruals of operating expenses and accruals for contingencies, each of which we
discuss below.
Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
101), as amended. SAB 101 requires that the following four basic criteria must be met before
revenue can be recognized: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has
occurred or services rendered; the fee is fixed and determinable; and collectibility is
reasonably assured. All leases are classified as operating leases. Rental income is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. Straight-line rent is recognized for all
tenants with contractual increases in rent that are not included on the Companys credit watch
list. Deferred rent receivables represent rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis in
excess of billed rents. Reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable
operating expenses are recognized as rental income in the period the applicable costs are
incurred.
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Rental revenue from our tenants is our principal source of
revenue. We monitor the collectibility of our receivable balances including the deferred rent
receivable on an on-going basis. Based on these reviews, we maintain an allowance for doubtful
accounts for estimated losses resulting from the possible inability of our tenants to make
required rent payments to us. Tenant receivables and deferred rent receivables are carried net
of the allowances for uncollectible tenant receivables and deferred rent. As discussed below,
determination of the adequacy of these allowances requires significant judgments and estimates.
Estimate of the required allowance is subject to revision as the factors discussed below change
and is sensitive to the effect of economic and market conditions on our tenants.
Tenant receivables consist primarily of amounts due for contractual lease payments,
reimbursements of common area maintenance expenses, property taxes and other expenses
recoverable from tenants. Determination of the adequacy of the allowance for uncollectible
current tenant receivables is performed using a methodology that incorporates specific
identification, aging analysis, an overall evaluation of the historical loss trends and the
current economic and business environment. The specific identification methodology relies on
factors such as the age and nature of the receivables, the payment history and financial
condition of the tenant, the assessment of the tenants ability to meet its lease obligations,
and the status of negotiations of any disputes with the tenant. The allowance also includes a
reserve based on historical loss trends not associated with any specific tenant. This reserve as
well as the specific identification reserve is reevaluated quarterly based on economic
conditions and the current business environment.
Deferred rent receivable represents the amount that the cumulative straight-line rental income
recorded to date exceeds cash rents billed to date under the lease agreement. Given the
long-term nature of these types of receivables, determination of the adequacy of the allowance
for unbilled deferred rent receivables is based primarily on historical loss experience.
Management evaluates the allowance for unbilled deferred rent receivables using a specific
identification methodology for significant tenants designed to assess their financial condition
and ability to meet their lease obligations.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company evaluates a property for potential impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be
recoverable. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the whole portfolio for impairment
based on current operating information. In the event that these periodic assessments reflect
that the carrying amount of a property exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding
interest) that are expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the property, the
Company would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeded the
estimated fair value of the property. The estimation of expected future net cash flows is
inherently uncertain and relies on subjective assumptions dependent upon future and current
market conditions and events that affect the ultimate value of the property. It requires
management to make assumptions related to the property such as future rental rates, tenant
allowances, operating expenditures, property taxes, capital improvements, occupancy levels, and
the estimated proceeds generated from the future sale of the property. These assumptions could
differ materially from actual results in future periods. Since Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 144 provides that the future cash flows used in this analysis be
considered on an undiscounted basis, our intent to hold properties over the long term directly
decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If our strategy changes or if market
conditions otherwise dictate an earlier sale date, an impairment loss could be recognized and
such loss could be material.
Depreciation: We compute depreciation on our buildings and equipment using the straight-line
method based on estimated useful lives of generally 30 and 5 years. A significant portion of the
acquisition cost of each property is allocated to building and building components. The
allocation of the acquisition cost to building and building components, as well as, the
determination of their useful lives are based on estimates. If we do not appropriately allocate
to these components or we incorrectly estimate the useful lives of these components, our
computation of depreciation expense may not appropriately reflect the actual impact of these
costs over future periods, which will affect net income. In addition, the net book value of real
estate assets could be over or understated. The statement of cash flows, however, would not be
affected.
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Accruals of Operating Expenses: The Company accrues for property tax expenses, performance
bonuses and other operating expenses each quarter based on historical trends and anticipated
disbursements. If these estimates are incorrect, the timing of expense recognition will be
affected.
Accruals for Contingencies: The Company is exposed to business and legal liability risks with
respect to events that may have occurred, but in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) has not accrued for such potential liabilities because the loss
is either not probable or not estimable. Future events and the result of pending litigation
could result in such potential losses becoming probable and estimable, which could have a
material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
Effect of Economic Conditions on the Companys Operations:
Throughout 2006, strong economic conditions in the United States have begun to be reflected in the
commercial real estate market. While comparative rental rates have slowly improved, with average
rental rate roll downs diminishing steadily over the last two years, lease concessions have clearly
improved from an owners perspective. Rent abatements and tenant improvements required to execute a
transaction have eased.
While the Company historically has experienced a low level of write-offs due to bankruptcy, there
is inherent uncertainty in a tenants ability to continue paying rent if they are in bankruptcy. As
of September 30, 2006, the Company had approximately 18,000 square feet occupied by a tenant
protected by Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Given the historical uncertainty of such a
tenants ability to meet its lease obligations, we will continue to reserve any income that would
have been realized on a straight line basis. Several tenants have contacted us, requesting early
termination of their lease, reduction in space under lease, rent deferment or abatement. At this
time, the Company cannot anticipate what impact, if any, the ultimate outcome of these discussions
will have on our operating results.
Effect of Economic Conditions on the Companys Primary Markets:
The Company has concentrated its operations in nine markets. The Companys overall view of these
markets as of September 30, 2006, is summarized below. Overall, during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, the Company has seen rental rates on new leases and renewed leases within its
portfolio increase by an average of 1.9% over expiring rents. The Companys overall vacancy rate at
September 30, 2006 was 6.0%. The Company has compiled the market occupancy information set forth
below using third party reports for these respective markets. The Company considers these sources
to be reliable, but there can be no assurance that the information in these reports is accurate.
The Company owns approximately 4.0 million square feet in Southern California, which consists of
the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego markets. These markets represent the most stable and
best performing markets in the country with decreasing vacancy rates, increasing rental rates and
lower lease concessions. Vacancy rates have decreased throughout Southern California for flex,
industrial and office space, and range from 1.9% to 7.8%, depending on markets and product type.
The Companys combined vacancy rate in these markets at September 30, 2006 was 3.0%.
The Company owns approximately 1.5 million square feet in Northern California with a concentration
in Sacramento, the East Bay (Hayward and San Ramon) and the Silicon Valley (San Jose). The vacancy
rates in these submarkets are at 8.6%, 4.7% and 8.7%, respectively. The greater Northern California
market has a vacancy rate of 16.1% compared to the Companys vacancy rate in this market at
September 30, 2006 of 4.7%. While these submarkets continue to have high vacancy rates, the Company
has been able to maintain lower levels of vacancy.
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The Company owns approximately 1.2 million square feet in Southern Texas, which consists of the
Austin and Houston markets. The vacancy rate was 10.2% in the Austin market and 13.2% in the
Houston market. Although the Austin market has experienced challenging economic conditions, due
primarily to the reductions in the technology industry, market activity, rental rates and vacancy
rates appear to have begun to improve. However, a high level of competition for tenants still
exists. The Houston market has been slower to stabilize. The Companys vacancy rate in these
markets at September 30, 2006 was 11.5%.
The Company owns approximately 1.7 million square feet in the Dallas Metroplex market. The vacancy
rate in Las Colinas, where most of the Companys properties are located, is 12.0%. This submarket
continues to be challenged by new development, which may limit growth in rental rates and may make
it more difficult to reduce vacancy levels. The Companys vacancy rate in this submarket at
September 30, 2006 was 16.9%.
The Company owns approximately 3.2 million square feet in the Airport West submarket of Miami-Dade
County in Florida. The vacancy rate was 3.3% for the entire submarket, compared with a vacancy rate
at Miami International Commerce Center (MICC) of 2.6% at September 30, 2006. The property is
located less than one mile from the cargo entrance of the Miami International Airport, which is
considered one of the most active ports in the Southeast. Leasing activity is strong, resulting in
better than market occupancy.
The Company owns approximately 2.9 million square feet in Northern Virginia, where the overall
market vacancy rate was 8.2% as of September 30, 2006. The Northern Virginia market continues to be
positively impacted by increased federal government spending on defense, national security and life
sciences. This effect is expected to continue throughout 2006 and may result in increased rental
rates and reduced vacancy. The Companys vacancy rate in this market at September 30, 2006 was
6.5%.
The Company owns approximately 1.8 million square feet in Maryland. The portfolio is primarily
located in the Montgomery County submarket, which remains stable. Similar to Northern Virginia, the
Maryland market benefits from increased federal government spending on defense, national security
and life sciences, which has enabled the Company to maintain high occupancy levels. The Companys
vacancy rate in this market at September 30, 2006 was 4.1% compared to 8.8% for the market as a
whole.
The Company owns approximately 1.3 million square feet in the Beaverton submarket of Portland,
Oregon. Market conditions continue to be affected by weak demand and high vacancy rates. The
Company has experienced some improvement within the submarket in 2006, with increased leasing
activity, stabilizing rental terms and vacancy rates, and reduced leasing costs. The vacancy rate
in this submarket was 17.8% compared to the Companys vacancy rate in this submarket of 8.6% at
September 30, 2006.
The Company owns approximately 679,000 square feet in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Overall, the
Arizona market has been characterized by steady growth. The vacancy rate in this market is 7.3%.
The Companys vacancy rate in this market at September 30, 2006 was 4.7%.
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Growth of the Companys Operations and Acquisitions and Dispositions of Properties:
The Company is focused on maximizing cash flow from its existing portfolio of properties and
through acquisitions and dispositions of properties, expanding its presence in existing and new
markets through strategic acquisitions and strengthening its balance sheet, primarily through the
issuance of preferred equity. The Company has historically maintained low debt and overall leverage
levels through the issuance of preferred equity; this approach is intended to provide the Company
with the flexibility for future growth without the need to issue additional common stock.
Subsequent to September 30, 2006, the Company acquired a 66,500 square foot multi-tenant industrial
and flex park in San Jose, California, for $8.4 million. The park, which consists of three
single-story buildings, was 87.9% leased with 28 tenants at the time of acquisition.
On June 29, 2006, the Company acquired Meadows Corporate Park, a 165,000 square foot multi-tenant
office park in Silver Spring, Maryland, for $29.9 million. The park, which consists of two
three-story buildings and one four-story building, was 92.1% leased to 40 tenants at the time of
acquisition. In connection with the purchase, the Company assumed a $16.8 million mortgage with a
fixed interest rate of 7.2% through November, 2011 at which time it can be prepaid without penalty.
The buildings are adjacent to the 366,000 square foot WesTech Business Park (WesTech) that the
Company acquired in February of this year.
On June 20, 2006, the Company acquired Beaumont at Lafayette, consisting of two single-story
multi-tenant flex buildings aggregating 107,300 square feet in Chantilly, Virginia, for $15.8
million. At the time of acquisition, the buildings were 84.0% leased to 16 tenants. The buildings
are adjacent to a 197,000 square foot complex that the Company acquired and developed between 1999
and 2001.
On June 14, 2006, the Company acquired four multi-tenant flex buildings, aggregating 88,800 square
feet, located in Signal Hill, California, for $10.7 million. At the time of acquisition, the
buildings were 97.7% leased to 52 tenants. The Company owns an additional 178,000 square feet of
multi-tenant flex assets in the Signal Hill submarket.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company sold two assets previously classified as
properties held for disposition. In May, 2006, the Company sold a 30,500 square foot building
located in Beaverton, Oregon, for a gross sales price of $4.4 million resulting in a gain of $1.5
million. Also, in May, 2006, the Company sold 7,100 square feet at MICC for a gross sales price of
$815,000 resulting in a gain of $154,000.
On February 8, 2006, the Company acquired WesTech, a 366,000 square foot office and flex park in
Silver Spring, Maryland, for $69.7 million. The park, which was 95.0% occupied at the time of
acquisition, consists of nine single-story buildings.
In the first quarter of 2006, the Company sold three assets aggregating 25,300 square feet located
at MICC for a gross sales price of $2.9 million resulting in a gain of $711,000.
On October 25, 2005, the Company acquired Rose Canyon Business Park, a 233,000 square foot
multi-tenant flex and office park in San Diego, California, for $35.1 million. In connection with
the acquisition, the Company assumed a $15.0 million mortgage, which bears an interest rate of
5.73% and matures March 1, 2013.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company sold Woodside Corporate Park located in
Beaverton, Oregon. Net proceeds from the sale, after transactions costs, were $64.5 million and the
Company reported a gain of $12.5 million. The sale consisted of 13 buildings comprising
approximately 574,000 square feet and approximately 3.3 acres of adjacent land. The park was 76.8%
leased at the time of the sale. In addition, the Company sold 8.2 acres of land in the Beaverton
area for $3.6 million resulting in a gain of $1.8 million. Six units totaling approximately 44,000
square feet and a small parcel of land at MICC were sold for a combined sale price of $5.8 million
resulting in a gain of $1.8 million. The Company sold a retail center located at MICC consisting of
56,000 square feet for a sales price of $12.2 million resulting in a gain of $967,000.
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Impact of Inflation:
Although inflation has slowed in recent years, it is still a factor in our economy and the Company
continues to seek ways to mitigate its impact. A substantial portion of the Companys leases
require tenants to pay operating expenses, including real estate taxes, utilities, and insurance,
as well as increases in common area expenses. Management believes these provisions reduce the
Companys exposure to the impact of inflation.
Concentration of Portfolio by Region:
Rental income, cost of operations and rental income less cost of operations, excluding depreciation
and amortization or net operating income prior to depreciation and amortization (defined as NOI
for purposes of the following tables) from continuing operations are summarized for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 by major geographic region below. The Company uses NOI and its
components as a measurement of the performance of its commercial real estate. Management believes
that these financial measures provide them as well as the investor the most consistent measurement
on a comparative basis of the performance of the commercial real estate and its contribution to the
value of the Company. Depreciation and amortization have been excluded from these financial
measures as they are generally not used in determining the value of commercial real estate by
management or the investment community. Depreciation and amortization are generally not used in
determining value as they consider the historical costs of an asset compared to its current value;
therefore, to understand the effect of the assets historical cost on the Companys results,
investors should look at GAAP financial measures, such as total operating costs including
depreciation and amortization. The Companys calculation of NOI may not be comparable to those of
other companies and should not be used as an alternative to measures of performance calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The tables below reflect rental income,
operating expenses and NOI from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2006 based on geographical concentration. The total of all regions is equal to the amount of
rental income and cost of operations recorded by the Company in accordance with GAAP. As part of
the tables below, we have shown the effect of depreciation and amortization on NOI. We have
reconciled NOI to consolidated income from continuing operations before minority interests in the
table under Results of Operations below. The percent of totals by region reflects the actual
contribution to rental income, cost of operations and NOI during the period from properties
included in continuing operations (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006:
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|
Southern California |
|
|
3,985 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
% |
|
$ |
15,698 |
|
|
|
25.4 |
% |
|
$ |
4,784 |
|
|
|
24.9 |
% |
|
$ |
10,914 |
|
|
|
25.7 |
% |
Northern California |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
4,747 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
1,264 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
% |
|
|
3,483 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
Southern Texas |
|
|
1,161 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|
|
2,653 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
1,183 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
|
|
1,470 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
Northern Texas |
|
|
1,688 |
|
|
|
9.3 |
% |
|
|
3,401 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|
1,633 |
|
|
|
8.5 |
% |
|
|
1,768 |
|
|
|
4.2 |
% |
Florida |
|
|
3,199 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
% |
|
|
6,297 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
|
|
2,001 |
|
|
|
10.4 |
% |
|
|
4,296 |
|
|
|
10.1 |
% |
Virginia |
|
|
2,894 |
|
|
|
15.9 |
% |
|
|
12,796 |
|
|
|
20.7 |
% |
|
|
3,501 |
|
|
|
18.2 |
% |
|
|
9,295 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
% |
Maryland |
|
|
1,771 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
% |
|
|
9,476 |
|
|
|
15.4 |
% |
|
|
2,537 |
|
|
|
13.2 |
% |
|
|
6,939 |
|
|
|
16.3 |
% |
Oregon |
|
|
1,341 |
|
|
|
7.4 |
% |
|
|
4,801 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
% |
|
|
1,532 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
% |
|
|
3,269 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
Arizona |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
% |
|
|
1,826 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
|
778 |
|
|
|
4.0 |
% |
|
|
1,048 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
18,218 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
61,695 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
19,213 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
42,482 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22,184 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
61,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
41,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,298 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Square |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
Rental |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
Cost of |
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent |
|
Region |
|
Footage |
|
|
of Total |
|
|
Income |
|
|
of Total |
|
|
Operations |
|
|
of Total |
|
|
NOI |
|
|
of Total |
|
Southern California |
|
|
3,932 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
% |
|
$ |
45,513 |
|
|
|
25.4 |
% |
|
$ |
13,025 |
|
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
$ |
32,488 |
|
|
|
26.1 |
% |
Northern California |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
% |
|
|
14,040 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
% |
|
|
3,656 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
% |
|
|
10,384 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
% |
Southern Texas |
|
|
1,161 |
|
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
7,755 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
3,406 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
|
|
4,349 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
Northern Texas |
|
|
1,688 |
|
|
|
9.4 |
% |
|
|
11,256 |
|
|
|
6.3 |
% |
|
|
4,565 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
6,691 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
% |
Florida |
|
|
3,199 |
|
|
|
17.8 |
% |
|
|
17,965 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
6,199 |
|
|
|
11.2 |
% |
|
|
11,766 |
|
|
|
9.5 |
% |
Virginia |
|
|
2,827 |
|
|
|
15.7 |
% |
|
|
38,045 |
|
|
|
21.2 |
% |
|
|
10,803 |
|
|
|
19.5 |
% |
|
|
27,242 |
|
|
|
21.9 |
% |
Maryland |
|
|
1,611 |
|
|
|
9.0 |
% |
|
|
25,712 |
|
|
|
14.3 |
% |
|
|
6,842 |
|
|
|
12.4 |
% |
|
|
18,870 |
|
|
|
15.2 |
% |
Oregon |
|
|
1,341 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
|
|
14,094 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
% |
|
|
4,735 |
|
|
|
8.6 |
% |
|
|
9,359 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
Arizona |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
5,228 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
2,123 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
3,105 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
17,938 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
179,608 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
55,354 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
124,254 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,720 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63,720 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
179,608 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
119,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
60,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concentration of Credit Risk by Industry:
The information below depicts the industry concentration of our tenant base as of September 30,
2006. The Company analyzes this concentration to understand significant industry exposure risk.
|
|
|
|
|
Business services |
|
|
11.5 |
% |
Government |
|
|
11.2 |
% |
Financial services |
|
|
10.3 |
% |
Contractors |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
Computer hardware, software and related services |
|
|
9.5 |
% |
Warehouse, transportation and logistics |
|
|
9.4 |
% |
Retail |
|
|
5.9 |
% |
Communications |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
Home furnishings |
|
|
4.1 |
% |
Electronics |
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
The information below depicts the Companys top ten customers by annual rents as of September
30, 2006 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% of Total |
|
Tenants |
|
Square Footage |
|
|
Annual Rents (1) |
|
|
Annual Rents |
|
U.S. Government |
|
|
483 |
|
|
$ |
12,957 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
Kaiser Permanente |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
3,857 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
County of Santa Clara |
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
3,175 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
Intel |
|
|
214 |
|
|
|
2,814 |
|
|
|
1.1 |
% |
Axcelis Technologies |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
1,802 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
Wells Fargo |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
1,651 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
Northrop Grumman |
|
|
58 |
|
|
|
1,539 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
AARP |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
1,510 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
MCI |
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
1,227 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
American Continental University |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
1,222 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,486 |
|
|
$ |
31,754 |
|
|
|
12.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) For leases expiring within one year, annualized rental income represents income to be received
under existing leases from September 30, 2006 through the date of expiration. |
25
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared To Three and Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
Results of Operations: Revenues increased $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
2006, over the same period in 2005 as a result of improved occupancy rates within the Companys
portfolio. Net income allocable to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30,
2006 was $3.5 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to $14.3 million or $0.65 per diluted
share for the same period in 2005. Net income allocable to common shareholders for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 was $12.9 million or $0.60 per diluted share compared to $27.4 million or
$1.24 per diluted share for the same period in 2005. The change for the three and nine months in
net income allocable to common shareholders was primarily from a decrease in income from
discontinued operations combined with an increase in non-cash distributions associated with
preferred equity redemptions partially offset by the increase in income from continuing operations.
The following table presents the operating results of the Companys properties for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 in addition to other income and expense items
affecting income from continuing operations. The Company discloses Same Park operations to provide
information regarding trends for properties the Company has held for the periods being compared (in
thousands, except per square foot data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Change |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Change |
|
Rental income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park (17.3 million rentable
square feet) (1) |
|
$ |
57,041 |
|
|
$ |
54,654 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
$ |
169,700 |
|
|
$ |
163,806 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
Other Facilities (960,000 rentable
square feet) (2) |
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
9,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total rental income |
|
|
61,695 |
|
|
|
54,654 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
% |
|
|
179,608 |
|
|
|
163,806 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park |
|
|
17,608 |
|
|
|
16,182 |
|
|
|
8.8 |
% |
|
|
52,181 |
|
|
|
48,675 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
% |
Other Facilities |
|
|
1,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
3,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost of operations |
|
|
19,213 |
|
|
|
16,182 |
|
|
|
18.7 |
% |
|
|
55,354 |
|
|
|
48,675 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating income (3): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park |
|
|
39,433 |
|
|
|
38,472 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
117,519 |
|
|
|
115,131 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
Other Facilities |
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
6,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net operating income |
|
|
42,482 |
|
|
|
38,472 |
|
|
|
10.4 |
% |
|
|
124,254 |
|
|
|
115,131 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Facility management fees |
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
434 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
Interest and other income |
|
|
1,884 |
|
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
|
34.6 |
% |
|
|
5,457 |
|
|
|
2,780 |
|
|
|
96.3 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
(628 |
) |
|
|
(304 |
) |
|
|
106.6 |
% |
|
|
(1,658 |
) |
|
|
(866 |
) |
|
|
91.5 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(22,184 |
) |
|
|
(19,291 |
) |
|
|
15.0 |
% |
|
|
(63,720 |
) |
|
|
(56,203 |
) |
|
|
13.4 |
% |
General and administrative |
|
|
(1,742 |
) |
|
|
(1,499 |
) |
|
|
16.2 |
% |
|
|
(5,264 |
) |
|
|
(4,263 |
) |
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before
minority interest |
|
$ |
19,959 |
|
|
$ |
18,923 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
$ |
59,511 |
|
|
$ |
57,013 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park gross margin (4) |
|
|
69.1 |
% |
|
|
70.4 |
% |
|
|
(1.8 |
%) |
|
|
69.3 |
% |
|
|
70.3 |
% |
|
|
(1.4 |
%) |
Same Park weighted average for the period: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy |
|
|
94.1 |
% |
|
|
92.5 |
% |
|
|
1.7 |
% |
|
|
93.3 |
% |
|
|
92.0 |
% |
|
|
1.4 |
% |
Annualized realized rent per square
foot (5) |
|
$ |
14.10 |
|
|
$ |
13.69 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
$ |
14.06 |
|
|
$ |
13.75 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
See below for a definition of Same Park. |
|
(2) |
|
Represents operating properties owned by the Company as of September 30, 2006 that are not
included in Same Park. |
|
(3) |
|
Net operating income (NOI) is an important measurement in the commercial real estate
industry for determining the value of the real estate generating the NOI. See Concentration
of Portfolio by Region above for more information on NOI. The Companys calculation of NOI
may not be comparable to those of other companies and should not be used as an alternative to
measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. |
|
(4) |
|
Same Park gross margin is computed by dividing Same Park NOI by Same Park rental income. |
|
(5) |
|
Same Park realized rent per square foot represents the annualized Same Park rental income
earned per occupied square foot. Excluding the bankruptcy settlement of $1.8 million, Same
Park realized rent per square foot would have been $13.91 for the nine months ended September
30, 2006. |
26
Supplemental Market Data and Trends: In order to evaluate the performance of the Companys
overall portfolio over two given years, management analyzes the operating performance of a
consistent group of properties owned and operated throughout both those years. The Company refers
to those properties as the Same Park facilities. For the three and nine months ended September 30,
2006 and 2005, the Same Park facilities constitute 17.3 million rentable square feet, which
includes all assets in continuing operations that the Company owned and operated from January 1,
2005 through September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, the Same Park portfolio represents
approximately 95% of the total square footage of the Companys portfolio.
Rental income, cost of operations and rental income less cost of operations, excluding depreciation
and amortization or net operating income prior to depreciation and amortization (defined as NOI
for purposes of the following tables) from continuing operations are summarized for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The Companys property operations account for
substantially all of the net operating income earned by the Company. See Concentration of
Portfolio by Region above for more information on NOI, including why the Company presents NOI and
how the Company uses NOI. The Companys calculation of NOI may not be comparable to those of other
companies and should not be used as an alternative to measures of performance calculated in
accordance with GAAP.
The following tables summarize the Same Park operating results by major geographic region for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. In addition, the tables reflect the
comparative impact on the overall rental income, cost of operations and NOI from properties that
have been acquired since January 1, 2005 and the impact of such is included in Other Facilities in
the tables below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental |
|
|
Rental |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of |
|
|
Cost of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations |
|
|
Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOI |
|
|
NOI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
Region |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
Southern California |
|
$ |
14,463 |
|
|
$ |
13,427 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
$ |
4,224 |
|
|
$ |
3,751 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
% |
|
$ |
10,239 |
|
|
$ |
9,676 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
Northern California |
|
|
4,748 |
|
|
|
4,616 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
1,266 |
|
|
|
1,169 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
3,482 |
|
|
|
3,447 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
Southern Texas |
|
|
2,653 |
|
|
|
2,587 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
1,183 |
|
|
|
1,010 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
% |
|
|
1,470 |
|
|
|
1,577 |
|
|
|
(6.8 |
%) |
Northern Texas |
|
|
3,401 |
|
|
|
3,993 |
|
|
|
(14.8 |
%) |
|
|
1,633 |
|
|
|
1,265 |
|
|
|
29.1 |
% |
|
|
1,768 |
|
|
|
2,728 |
|
|
|
(35.2 |
%) |
Florida |
|
|
6,297 |
|
|
|
5,436 |
|
|
|
15.8 |
% |
|
|
2,001 |
|
|
|
2,130 |
|
|
|
(6.1 |
%) |
|
|
4,296 |
|
|
|
3,306 |
|
|
|
29.9 |
% |
Virginia |
|
|
12,462 |
|
|
|
11,845 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
3,417 |
|
|
|
3,272 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
9,045 |
|
|
|
8,573 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
% |
Maryland |
|
|
6,390 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
1,574 |
|
|
|
1,523 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4,816 |
|
|
|
4,713 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
% |
Oregon |
|
|
4,801 |
|
|
|
4,778 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
1,532 |
|
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
|
9.4 |
% |
|
|
3,269 |
|
|
|
3,378 |
|
|
|
(3.2 |
%) |
Arizona |
|
|
1,826 |
|
|
|
1,736 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
778 |
|
|
|
662 |
|
|
|
17.5 |
% |
|
|
1,048 |
|
|
|
1,074 |
|
|
|
(2.4 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Same Park |
|
|
57,041 |
|
|
|
54,654 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
17,608 |
|
|
|
16,182 |
|
|
|
8.8 |
% |
|
|
39,433 |
|
|
|
38,472 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
Other Facilities |
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
1,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
3,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
61,695 |
|
|
|
54,654 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
% |
|
|
19,213 |
|
|
|
16,182 |
|
|
|
18.7 |
% |
|
|
42,482 |
|
|
|
38,472 |
|
|
|
10.4 |
% |
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,184 |
|
|
|
19,291 |
|
|
|
15.0 |
% |
|
|
(22,184 |
) |
|
|
(19,291 |
) |
|
|
15.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
61,695 |
|
|
$ |
54,654 |
|
|
|
12.9 |
% |
|
$ |
41,397 |
|
|
$ |
35,473 |
|
|
|
16.7 |
% |
|
$ |
20,298 |
|
|
$ |
19,181 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental |
|
|
Rental |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of |
|
|
Cost of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations |
|
|
Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOI |
|
|
NOI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
Region |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
Southern California |
|
$ |
42,324 |
|
|
$ |
40,316 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
$ |
11,826 |
|
|
$ |
10,909 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
% |
|
$ |
30,498 |
|
|
$ |
29,407 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
% |
Northern California |
|
|
14,040 |
|
|
|
14,251 |
|
|
|
(1.5 |
%) |
|
|
3,656 |
|
|
|
3,394 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
10,384 |
|
|
|
10,857 |
|
|
|
(4.4 |
%) |
Southern Texas |
|
|
7,755 |
|
|
|
7,242 |
|
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
|
3,406 |
|
|
|
3,043 |
|
|
|
11.9 |
% |
|
|
4,349 |
|
|
|
4,199 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
Northern Texas |
|
|
11,257 |
|
|
|
11,584 |
|
|
|
(2.8 |
%) |
|
|
4,565 |
|
|
|
4,028 |
|
|
|
13.3 |
% |
|
|
6,692 |
|
|
|
7,556 |
|
|
|
(11.4 |
%) |
Florida |
|
|
17,965 |
|
|
|
16,247 |
|
|
|
10.6 |
% |
|
|
6,199 |
|
|
|
5,969 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
11,766 |
|
|
|
10,278 |
|
|
|
14.5 |
% |
Virginia |
|
|
37,628 |
|
|
|
36,257 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
10,706 |
|
|
|
10,433 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
26,922 |
|
|
|
25,824 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
Maryland |
|
|
19,409 |
|
|
|
18,605 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
4,965 |
|
|
|
4,801 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
14,444 |
|
|
|
13,804 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
Oregon |
|
|
14,094 |
|
|
|
14,111 |
|
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
|
|
4,735 |
|
|
|
4,198 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
% |
|
|
9,359 |
|
|
|
9,913 |
|
|
|
(5.6 |
%) |
Arizona |
|
|
5,228 |
|
|
|
5,193 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
2,123 |
|
|
|
1,900 |
|
|
|
11.7 |
% |
|
|
3,105 |
|
|
|
3,293 |
|
|
|
(5.7 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Same Park |
|
|
169,700 |
|
|
|
163,806 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
|
|
52,181 |
|
|
|
48,675 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
% |
|
|
117,519 |
|
|
|
115,131 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
Other Facilities |
|
|
9,908 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
3,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
6,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
179,608 |
|
|
|
163,806 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
|
|
55,354 |
|
|
|
48,675 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
% |
|
|
124,254 |
|
|
|
115,131 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
% |
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,720 |
|
|
|
56,203 |
|
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
|
(63,720 |
) |
|
|
(56,203 |
) |
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
179,608 |
|
|
$ |
163,806 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
|
$ |
119,074 |
|
|
$ |
104,878 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
% |
|
$ |
60,534 |
|
|
$ |
58,928 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27
The discussion of regional information below relates to Same Park properties:
Southern California
This region includes San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. The increase in rental income
is the result of a strong market supported by a diverse economy. The Companys weighted average
occupancies for the region have increased from 94.7% for the first nine months in 2005 to 96.1%
for the first nine months in 2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 3.5% from
$15.49 per square foot for the first nine months in 2005 to $16.03 per square foot for the first
nine months in 2006. These markets have experienced increased rental rates and decreasing
vacancy rates as strong economic conditions continue which sustained high levels of demand.
Northern California
This region includes Sacramento, South San Francisco, the East Bay and the Silicon Valley
submarkets that had been affected by high vacancy due in part to failed technology companies.
Economic conditions in the Silicon Valley submarkets have begun to show some signs of recovery
as demand for space has increased and rents have started to stabilize. The Companys weighted
average occupancies for the region have outperformed the market with occupancy increasing from
93.2% for the first nine months in 2005 to 94.7% for the first nine months in 2006. Annualized
realized rent per square foot decreased 3.0% from $13.59 per square foot for the first nine
months in 2005 to $13.18 per square foot for the first nine months in 2006.
Southern Texas
This region, which includes Austin, is one of the Companys markets that had faced challenging
conditions with the Companys operating results impacted by the effect of sharply reduced market
rental rates, higher vacancies and business failures. During 2006, the Companys Southern Texas
portfolio has experienced a moderate level of activity which is evidenced in the occupancy
improvement within the portfolio. The Companys weighted average occupancies for the region have
increased from 84.4% for the first nine months in 2005 to 88.8% for the first nine months in
2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 1.8% from $9.85 per square foot for the
first nine months of 2005 to $10.03 per square foot for the first nine months in 2006.
Northern Texas
This
region consists of the Dallas market. This market has been impacted by high vacancy levels and
rent roll downs due to general availability of space, modest economic drivers and ongoing
development. However, leasing activity in the market has increased modestly during 2006. The
Companys weighted average occupancies for the region have decreased from 86.1% for the first
nine months in 2005 to 79.9% for the first nine months in 2006. The decrease was primarily due
to the early 2006 expiration of 198,000 square feet previously leased to Citigroup. As of
September 30, 2006, all of this space has been re-leased. Annualized realized rent per square
foot increased 4.7% from $10.62 per square foot for the first nine months in 2005 to $11.12 per
square foot for the first nine months in 2006. Excluding a payment
received from a former tenant in connection with a bankruptcy
settlement of $1.8 million, the annualized realized rent per
square foot for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 would
have been $9.33 per square foot.
Florida
This region consists of the Companys business park located in the submarket of Miami-Dade
County. The park is located less than one mile from the Miami International Airport. The
Companys weighted average occupancies for the park have increased from 92.2% for the first nine
months in 2005 to 96.1% for the first nine months in 2006. Annualized realized rent per square
foot increased 6.0% from $7.35 per square foot for the first nine months in 2005 to $7.79 for
the first nine months in 2006. Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006
have increased by 3.9% over the same period in 2005 due primarily to repairs and maintenance
related to the continued clean-up from hurricane damage sustained in 2005 along with increased
property taxes as a result of increases in the propertys assessed value.
28
Virginia
This region includes the major Northern Virginia suburban markets surrounding the greater
Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The greater Washington D.C. market continues to demonstrate
solid fundamentals with sustained demand for space, improving rental rates and lower
concessions. A major contributor to the market strength is tied to government contracting and
defense spending. Approximately 12.8% of the existing leases in this market were executed prior
to 2002, which was considered a high point in the market. This has and will continue to result
in some rental rate roll downs. The Companys weighted average occupancies in the region have
decreased from 95.3% for the first nine months in 2005 to 95.1% for the first nine months in
2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 4.1% from $18.20 per square foot for
the first nine months in 2005 to $18.94 per square foot for the first nine months in 2006.
Maryland
This region consists of facilities primarily in Montgomery County. Considered part of the
greater Washington D.C. market, Maryland continues to experience solid market demand. In more
recent years this submarket has had a significant amount of sublease space, which placed
increased pressure on rental rates and vacancy. This supply of sublease space has decreased,
thereby decreasing downward pressure on rental rates. Approximately 7.9% of the existing leases
in this market were executed prior to 2002, which was considered a high point in the market.
This has and will continue to result in some rental rate roll downs. The Companys weighted
average occupancies in the region have increased from 95.0% for the first nine months in 2005 to
97.9% for the first nine months in 2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 1.2%
from $21.09 per square foot for the first nine months in 2005 to $21.34 per square foot for the
first nine months in 2006.
Oregon
This region consists primarily of two business parks in the Beaverton submarket of Portland,
Oregon. Portland has been one of the markets hardest hit by the technology slowdown. In 2003 and
2004, the slowdown resulted in early lease terminations, low levels of tenant retention and
significant declines in rental rates. During 2005 and continuing in 2006, the market experienced
higher levels of leasing activity, with rental rates declining significantly from in-place rents
and higher leasing concessions. The Companys weighted average occupancies in the region have
increased from 86.3% for the first nine months in 2005 to 89.4% for the first nine months in
2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot decreased 3.5% from $16.24 per square foot for
the first nine months in 2005 to $15.67 per square foot for the first nine months in 2006.
Arizona
The Arizona region consists primarily of properties in the Phoenix and Tempe areas, where rents
are moderately increasing and rent concessions have been reduced. The
Companys weighted average
occupancies in the region have decreased from 94.4% for the first nine months in 2005 to 94.3%
for the first nine months in 2006. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 0.8% from
$10.80 per square foot for the first nine months in 2005 to $10.89 for the first nine months in
2006.
Facility Management Operations: The Companys facility management operations account for a small
portion of the Companys net income. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, $147,000 in
revenue was recognized from facility management operations compared to $145,000 for the same period
in 2005. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $442,000 in revenue was recognized from
facilities management operations compared to $434,000 for the same period in 2005.
Cost of Operations: Cost of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was $19.2
million compared to $16.2 million for the same period in 2005, an increase of 18.7%. Cost of
operations as a percentage of rental income remained fairly consistent for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005 at 31.1% and 29.6%, respectively. Cost of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 was $55.4 million compared to $48.7
29
million for the same period in 2005, an increase of 13.7%. Cost of operations as a percentage of
rental income remained fairly consistent for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 at
30.8% and 29.7%, respectively. The increase as a percentage of rental income is primarily due to
higher insurance costs, property taxes, property operations compensation and utilities.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense: Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months
ended September 30, 2006 was $22.2 million compared to $19.3 million for the same period in 2005.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $63.7
million compared to $56.2 million for the same period in 2005. This increase is primarily due to
the acquisitions in 2006, as well as depreciation expense on capital and tenant improvements
acquired during 2005.
General and Administrative Expense: General and administrative expense consisted of the following
expenses (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
Compensation expense |
|
$ |
778 |
|
|
$ |
806 |
|
|
|
(3.5 |
%) |
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
551 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
209.6 |
% |
Professional fees |
|
|
172 |
|
|
|
120 |
|
|
|
43.3 |
% |
Investor services |
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
167 |
|
|
|
(57.5 |
%) |
Other expenses |
|
|
170 |
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
(25.4 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,742 |
|
|
$ |
1,499 |
|
|
|
16.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
Compensation expense |
|
$ |
2,278 |
|
|
$ |
2,347 |
|
|
|
(2.9 |
%) |
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
1,547 |
|
|
|
431 |
|
|
|
258.9 |
% |
Professional fees |
|
|
563 |
|
|
|
558 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
% |
Investor services |
|
|
281 |
|
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
(7.9 |
%) |
Other expenses |
|
|
595 |
|
|
|
622 |
|
|
|
(4.3 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,264 |
|
|
$ |
4,263 |
|
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended September 30, 2006, general and administrative costs have increased
$243,000 or 16.2% over the same period in 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006,
general and administrative cost have increased $1.0 million or 23.5% over the same period in 2005.
The primary cause of the increase relates to stock compensation expense as a result of the long
term incentive plan for senior management put into place in the first quarter of 2006.
Interest and Other Income: Interest and other income reflect earnings on cash balances in addition
to miscellaneous income items. Interest income was $1.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2005. Interest income was $5.4
million and $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The
increase is attributable to higher effective interest rates. Average cash balances and effective
interest rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $141.4 million and 5.15%,
respectively, compared to $156.5 million and 3.50%, respectively, for the same period in 2005.
Interest Expense: Interest expense was $628,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006
compared to $304,000 for the same period in 2005. Interest expense was $1.7 million and $866,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase is primarily
attributable to the mortgages assumed in connection with the purchase of Rose Canyon Business Park
in San Diego, California and Meadows Corporate Park in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Minority Interest in Income: Minority interest in income reflects the income allocable to equity
interests in the Operating Partnership that are not owned by the Company. Minority interest in
income was $5.2 million ($4.0 million allocated to preferred unit holders and $1.2 million
allocated to common unit holders) for the three months
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ended September 30, 2006 compared to $7.2 million ($2.5 million allocated to preferred unit holders
and $4.8 million allocated to common unit holders) for the same period in 2005. Minority interest
in income was $14.0 million ($9.6 million allocated to preferred unit holders and $4.4 million
allocated to common unit holders) and $17.3 million ($8.1 million allocated to preferred unit
holders and $9.2 million allocated to common unit holders) for the nine months ended September 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to the reduction of gain on disposition
of real estate and income from sold properties allocated to minority interest offset with an
increase to additional distributions to preferred unit holders for redemption of preferred
partnership units.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $107.6 million from $200.4 million at December 31, 2005 to
$92.8 million at September 30, 2006. The primary reasons for the decrease were property
acquisitions, net change in preferred equity, and the repurchase of common stock partially offset
by retained operating cash flow.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was
$126.8 million and $115.4 million, respectively. Management believes that the Companys internally
generated net cash provided by operating activities will continue to be sufficient to enable it to
meet its operating expenses, capital improvements and debt service requirements and to maintain the
current level of distributions to shareholders in addition to providing additional cash for future
growth, debt repayment, and preferred equity redemptions.
Net cash used in investing activities was $125.8 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2006 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $51.8 million for the same period in
2005. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company acquired two properties in
Maryland, a property in Virginia and a property in California for a combined total of $108.6
million. The Company sold four units at MICC for an aggregate total of $3.5 million and a property
at Beaverton, Oregon for $4.2 million, and incurred $25.5 million of capital improvements. During
the nine months ended September 30, 2005 the Company received $80.9 million in proceeds from the
sale of real estate which was partially offset by $29.1 million in cash used for capital
improvements.
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was
$108.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The change of $107.2 million is primarily the result
of an increase of $106.9 million in preferred equity redemptions and an increase of $10.7 million
in common stock repurchases partially offset with an increase of $12.9 million in net proceeds from
the issuance of preferred stock.
The Companys capital structure is characterized by a low level of leverage. As of September 30,
2006, the Company had four fixed rate mortgages totaling $43.3 million, which represented 1.7% of
its total market capitalization. The Company calculates market capitalization by adding (1) the
liquidation preference of the Companys outstanding preferred equity, (2) principal value of the
Companys outstanding mortgages and (3) the total number of common shares and common units
outstanding on September 30, 2006 multiplied by the closing price of the stock on that date. The
weighted average interest rate for the mortgages is approximately 6.39% per annum. The Company had
approximately 6.2% of its properties, in terms of net book value, encumbered at September 30, 2006.
In August of 2005, the Company modified the terms of its line of credit (the Credit Facility)
with Wells Fargo Bank. The Credit Facility has a borrowing limit of $100.0 million and matures on
August 1, 2008. Interest on outstanding borrowings is payable monthly. At the option of the
Company, the rate of interest charged is equal to (i) the prime rate or (ii) a rate ranging from
the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 0.50% to LIBOR plus 1.20% depending on the
Companys credit ratings and coverage ratios, as defined (currently LIBOR plus 0.65%). In addition,
the Company is required to pay an annual commitment fee ranging from 0.15% to 0.30% of the
borrowing limit (currently 0.20%). In connection with the modification of the Credit Facility, the
Company paid a fee of $450,000 which will be amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. The
Company had no balance outstanding as of September 30, 2006 or December 31, 2005.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Disclosure Measure: Funds from Operations: Management believes that Funds
From Operations (FFO) is a useful supplemental measure of the Companys operating performance.
The Company computes FFO in accordance with the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of
Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). The White Paper
defines FFO as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, before depreciation, amortization,
minority interest in income, gains or losses on asset dispositions and extraordinary items.
Management believes that FFO provides a useful measure of the Companys operating performance and
when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates,
rental rates, operating costs, development activities, general and administrative expenses and
interest costs, providing a perspective not immediately apparent from net income.
FFO should be analyzed in conjunction with net income. However, FFO should not be viewed as a
substitute for net income as a measure of operating performance or liquidity as it does not reflect
depreciation and amortization costs or the level of capital expenditure and leasing costs necessary
to maintain the operating performance of the Companys properties, which are significant economic
costs and could materially impact the Companys results from operations.
Management believes FFO provides useful information to the investment community about the Companys
operating performance when compared to the performance of other real estate companies as FFO is
generally recognized as the industry standard for reporting operations of real estate investment
trusts (REIT). Other REITs may use different methods for calculating FFO and, accordingly, our
FFO may not be comparable to other real estate companies.
FFO for the Company is computed as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income allocable to common shareholders |
|
$ |
3,478 |
|
|
$ |
14,264 |
|
|
$ |
12,935 |
|
|
$ |
27,360 |
|
Gain on disposition of real estate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,599 |
) |
|
|
(2,328 |
) |
|
|
(16,529 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
22,184 |
|
|
|
19,318 |
|
|
|
63,747 |
|
|
|
57,418 |
|
Minority interest in income common units |
|
|
1,185 |
|
|
|
4,787 |
|
|
|
4,410 |
|
|
|
9,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated FFO allocable to common shareholders
and minority interests |
|
|
26,847 |
|
|
|
25,770 |
|
|
|
78,764 |
|
|
|
77,411 |
|
FFO allocated to minority interests common units |
|
|
(6,835 |
) |
|
|
(6,452 |
) |
|
|
(20,022 |
) |
|
|
(19,384 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FFO allocated to common shareholders |
|
$ |
20,012 |
|
|
$ |
19,318 |
|
|
$ |
58,742 |
|
|
$ |
58,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FFO allocated to common shareholders and minority interests for the nine months ended September 30,
2006, increased 1.7% from the same period in 2005. The increase in FFO is primarily due to net
operating income from acquired properties and a payment received from a former tenant in connection
with a bankruptcy settlement of $1.8 million partially offset by the increase in non-cash
distributions associated with preferred equity redemptions.
Capital Expenditures: During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company expended $22.7
million in recurring capital expenditures or $1.27 per weighted average square foot owned. The
Company defines recurring capital expenditures, which include tenant
improvements, lease commissions and capital improvements, as those necessary to maintain and operate its
commercial real estate at its current economic value. During the nine months ended September 30,
2005, the Company expended $26.3 million in recurring capital expenditures or $1.47 per weighted
average square foot owned. The following table shows total capital expenditures for the stated
periods (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Recurring capital expenditures |
|
$ |
22,709 |
|
|
$ |
26,313 |
|
Property renovations and other capital expenditures |
|
|
2,750 |
|
|
|
2,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital expenditures |
|
$ |
25,459 |
|
|
$ |
29,066 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Stock Repurchase: The Companys Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, from time to
time, of up to 4.5 million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. Since inception of the program through September 30, 2006, the Company has
repurchased an aggregate of 3.3 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $102.6
million (average cost of $31.18 per share). During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the
Company repurchased 309,100 shares of common stock at a cost of $16.1 million. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, the Company repurchased 123,100 shares of common stock at a cost
of $5.4 million.
Distributions: The Company has elected and intends to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax
purposes. In order to maintain its status as a REIT, the Company must meet, among other tests,
sources of income, share ownership and certain asset tests. As a REIT, the Company is not taxed on
that portion of its taxable income that is distributed to its shareholders provided that at least
90% of its taxable income is distributed to its shareholders prior to the filing of its tax return.
Related Party Transactions: At September 30, 2006, Public Storage, Inc. (PSI) and its affiliates
owned 25.4% of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock and 25.5% of the outstanding
common units of the Operating Partnership (100% of the common units not owned by the Company).
Assuming conversion of its partnership units, PSI would own 44.5% of the outstanding shares of the
Companys common stock. Ronald L. Havner, Jr., the Companys chairman, is also the Chief Executive
Officer, President and a Director of PSI. Harvey Lenkin is a Director of both the Company and PSI.
Pursuant to a cost sharing and administrative services agreement, the Company shares costs with PSI
and affiliated entities for certain administrative services, which are allocated among PSI and its
affiliates in accordance with a methodology intended to fairly allocate those costs. These costs
totaled $80,000 and $85,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively
and $240,000 and $255,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In
addition, the Company provides property management services for properties owned by PSI and its
affiliates for a fee of 5% of the gross revenues of such properties in addition to reimbursement of
direct costs. These management fee revenues recognized under management contracts with affiliated
parties totaled $147,000 and $145,000 for each of the three months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, respectively and $442,000 and $434,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. At September 30, 2006, the Company has recorded amounts due from PSI of $282,000
($551,000 at December 31, 2005), for these contracts, as well as for amounts paid by the Company on
behalf of PSI, in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements: The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations: The Company is scheduled to pay cash dividends of approximately $52.0
million per year on its preferred equity outstanding as of September 30, 2006. Dividends are paid
when and if declared by the Companys Board of Directors and accumulate if not paid. Shares and
units of preferred equity are redeemable by the Company in order to preserve its status as a REIT
and are also redeemable five years after issuance.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
To limit the Companys exposure to market risk, the Company principally finances its operations and
growth with permanent equity capital consisting of either common or preferred stock. At September
30, 2006, the Companys debt as a percentage of total market capitalization was 1.7%. The Company
calculates market capitalization by adding (1) the liquidation preference of the Companys
outstanding preferred equity, (2) principal value of the Companys outstanding mortgages and (3)
the total number of common shares and common units outstanding on September 30, 2006 multiplied by
the closing price of the stock on that date.
The Companys market risk sensitive instruments at September 30, 2006 include mortgage notes
payable of $43.3 million and the Companys Credit Facility. All of the Companys mortgage notes
payable bear interest at fixed rates. At September 30, 2006, the Company had no balance outstanding
under its Credit Facility. See Notes 5 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
terms, valuations and approximate principal maturities of the mortgage notes payable and line of
credit as of September 30, 2006. Based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company,
combined with the amount of fixed rate debt financing, the difference between the carrying amount
of debt and its fair value is insignificant.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
as of September 30, 2006. The term disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act),
means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs
rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and
procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports
that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the companys
management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and
procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of
achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the
cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2006, the Companys chief
executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of such date, the Companys
disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
No change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal
control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information contained in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q
regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference in this Item 1.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information in this Form 10-Q, the following factors should be considered
in evaluating our company and our business.
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PSI has significant influence over us.
At September 30, 2006, PSI and its affiliates owned 25.4% of the outstanding shares of the
Companys common stock and 25.5% of the outstanding common units of the Operating Partnership (100%
of the common units not owned by the Company). Assuming conversion of its partnership units, PSI
would own 44.5% of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock. Ronald L. Havner, Jr., the
Companys chairman, is also the Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director of PSI. Harvey
Lenkin is a Director of both the Company and PSI. Consequently, PSI has the ability to
significantly influence all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders, including electing
directors, changing our articles of incorporation, dissolving and approving other extraordinary
transactions such as mergers, and all matters requiring the consent of the limited partners of the
Operating Partnership. In addition, PSIs ownership may make it more difficult for another party to
take over our company without PSIs approval.
Provisions in our organizational documents may prevent changes in control.
Our articles generally prohibit owning more than 7% of our shares: Our articles of incorporation
restrict the number of shares that may be owned by any other person, and the partnership agreement
of our Operating Partnership contains an anti-takeover provision. No shareholder (other than PSI
and certain other specified shareholders) may own more than 7% of the outstanding shares of our
common stock, unless our board of directors waives this limitation. We imposed this limitation to
avoid, to the extent possible, a concentration of ownership that might jeopardize our ability to
qualify as a REIT. This limitation, however, also makes a change of control much more difficult (if
not impossible) even if it may be favorable to our public shareholders. These provisions will
prevent future takeover attempts not approved by PSI even if a majority of our public shareholders
consider it to be in their best interests because they would receive a premium for their shares
over the shares then market value or for other reasons.
Our board can set the terms of certain securities without shareholder approval: Our board of
directors is authorized, without shareholder approval, to issue up to 50.0 million shares of
preferred stock and up to 100.0 million shares of Equity Stock, in each case in one or more series.
Our board has the right to set the terms of each of these series of stock. Consequently, the board
could set the terms of a series of stock that could make it difficult (if not impossible) for
another party to take over our company even if it might be favorable to our public shareholders.
Our articles of incorporation also contain other provisions that could have the same effect. We can
also cause our Operating Partnership to issue additional interests for cash or in exchange for
property.
The partnership agreement of our Operating Partnership restricts mergers: The partnership agreement
of our Operating Partnership generally provides that we may not merge or engage in a similar
transaction unless the limited partners of our Operating Partnership are entitled to receive the
same proportionate payments as our shareholders. In addition, we have agreed not to merge unless
the merger would have been approved had the limited partners been able to vote together with our
shareholders, which has the effect of increasing PSIs influence over us due to PSIs ownership of
operating partnership units. These provisions may make it more difficult for us to merge with
another entity.
Our Operating Partnership poses additional risks to us.
Limited partners of our Operating Partnership, including PSI, have the right to vote on certain
changes to the partnership agreement. They may vote in a way that is against the interests of our
shareholders. Also, as general partner of our Operating Partnership, we are required to protect the
interests of the limited partners of the Operating Partnership. The interests of the limited
partners and of our shareholders may differ.
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We cannot sell certain properties without PSIs approval.
Prior to 2007, we are prohibited from selling 10 specified properties without PSIs approval. Since
PSI would be taxed on a sale of these properties, the interests of PSI and our other shareholders
may differ as to the best time to sell such properties.
We would incur adverse tax consequences if we fail to qualify as a REIT.
Our cash flow would be reduced if we fail to qualify as a REIT: While we believe that we have
qualified since 1990 to be taxed as a REIT, and will continue to be so qualified, we cannot be
certain. To continue to qualify as a REIT, we need to satisfy certain requirements under the
federal income tax laws relating to our income, assets, distributions to shareholders and
shareholder base. In this regard, the share ownership limits in our articles of incorporation do
not necessarily ensure that our shareholder base is sufficiently diverse for us to qualify as a
REIT. For any year we fail to qualify as a REIT, we would be taxed at regular corporate tax rates
on our taxable income unless certain relief provisions apply. Taxes would reduce our cash available
for distributions to shareholders or for reinvestment, which could adversely affect us and our
shareholders. Also we would not be allowed to elect REIT status for five years after we fail to
qualify unless certain relief provisions apply.
We may need to borrow funds to meet our REIT distribution requirements: To qualify as a REIT, we
must generally distribute to our shareholders 90% of our taxable income. Our income consists
primarily of our share of our Operating Partnerships income. We intend to make sufficient
distributions to qualify as a REIT and otherwise avoid corporate tax. However, differences in
timing between income and expenses and the need to make nondeductible expenditures such as capital
improvements and principal payments on debt could force us to borrow funds to make necessary
shareholder distributions.
Since we buy and operate real estate, we are subject to general real estate investment and
operating risks.
Summary of real estate risks: We own and operate commercial properties and are subject to the risks
of owning real estate generally and commercial properties in particular. These risks include:
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how prospective tenants perceive the attractiveness, convenience and safety of our properties; |
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our ability to provide adequate management, maintenance and insurance; |
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our ability to collect rent from tenants on a timely basis; |
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the expense of periodically renovating, repairing and reletting spaces; |
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environmental issues; |
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compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state, and local
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increasing operating costs, including real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, if
these increased costs cannot be passed through to tenants; |
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changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws; |
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increase in new commercial properties in our market; |
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tenant defaults and bankruptcies; |
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tenants right to sublease space; and |
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Certain significant costs, such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance,
generally are not reduced even when a propertys rental income is reduced. In addition,
environmental and tax laws, interest rate levels, the availability of financing and other factors
may affect real estate values and property income. Furthermore, the supply of commercial space
fluctuates with market conditions.
If our properties do not generate sufficient income to meet operating expenses, including any debt
service, tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other capital expenditures, we may have to
borrow additional amounts to cover fixed costs, and we may have to reduce our distributions to
shareholders.
New acquisitions and developments may fail to perform as expected: We continue to seek to acquire
and develop flex, industrial and office properties where they meet our criteria and we believe that
they will enhance our future financial performance and the value of our portfolio. Our belief,
however, is based on and is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are
forward-looking and are uncertain in nature or are beyond our control. In addition, some of these
properties may have unknown characteristics or deficiencies or may not complement our portfolio of
existing properties. Real property development is subject to a number of risks, including
construction delays, complications in obtaining necessary zoning, occupancy and other governmental
permits, cost overruns, financing risks, and the possible inability to meet expected occupancy and
rent levels. If any of these problems occur, development costs for a project may increase, and
there may be costs incurred for projects that are not completed. As a result of the foregoing, some
properties may be worth less or may generate less revenue than, or simply not perform as well as,
we believed at the time of acquisition or development, negatively affecting our operating results.
In addition, we may be unable to successfully integrate and effectively manage the properties we do
acquire and develop, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
We may encounter significant delays and expense in reletting vacant space, or we may not be able to
relet space at existing rates, in each case resulting in losses of income: When leases expire, we
will incur expenses in retrofitting space and we may not be able to release the space on the same
terms. Certain leases provide tenants with the right to terminate early if they pay a fee. Our
properties as of September 30, 2006 generally have lower vacancy rates than the average for the
markets in which they are located, and leases accounting for 4.7% of our annual rental income
expire in 2006 and 18.5% in 2007. While we have estimated our cost of renewing leases that expire
in 2006 and 2007, our estimates could be wrong. If we are unable to release space promptly, if the
terms are significantly less favorable than anticipated or if the costs are higher, we may have to
reduce our distributions to shareholders.
Tenant defaults and bankruptcies may reduce our cash flow and distributions: We may have difficulty
in collecting from tenants in default, particularly if they declare bankruptcy. This could affect
our cash flow and distributions to shareholders. Since many of our tenants are non-rated private
companies, this risk may be enhanced. While the Company historically has experienced a low level of
write-offs due to bankruptcy, there is inherent uncertainty in a tenants ability to continue
paying rent if they are in bankruptcy. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had approximately
18,000 square feet occupied by a tenant protected by Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Given
the historical uncertainty of such a tenants ability to meet its lease obligations, we will
continue to reserve any income that would have been realized on a straight line basis. Several
tenants have contacted us, requesting early termination of their lease, reduction in space under
lease, rent deferment or abatement. At this time, the Company cannot anticipate what impact, if
any, the ultimate outcome of these discussions will have on our operating results.
We may be adversely affected by significant competition among commercial properties: Many other
commercial properties compete with our properties for tenants. Some of the competing properties may
be newer and better located than our properties. We also expect that new properties will be built
in our markets. Also, we compete with
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other buyers, many of whom are larger than us, for attractive commercial properties. Therefore, we
may not be able to grow as rapidly as we would like.
We may be adversely affected if casualties to our properties are not covered by insurance: We carry
insurance on our properties that we believe is comparable to the insurance carried by other
operators for similar properties. However, we could suffer uninsured losses or losses in excess of
policy limits for such occurrences such as earthquakes that adversely affect us or even result in
loss of the property. We might still remain liable on any mortgage debt or other unsatisfied
obligations related to that property.
The illiquidity of our real estate investments may prevent us from adjusting our portfolio to
respond to market changes: There may be delays and difficulties in selling real estate. Therefore,
we cannot easily change our portfolio when economic conditions change. Also, tax laws limit a
REITs ability to sell properties held for less than four years.
We may be adversely affected by changes in laws: Increases in income and service taxes may reduce
our cash flow and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders. Our properties are
also subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local
fire and safety codes. If we fail to comply with these requirements, governmental authorities could
fine us or courts could award damages against us. We believe our properties comply with all
significant legal requirements. However, these requirements could change in a way that would reduce
our cash flow and ability to make distributions to shareholders.
We may incur significant environmental remediation costs: Under various federal, state and local
environmental laws, an owner or operator of real estate may have to clean spills or other releases
of hazardous or toxic substances on or from a property. Certain environmental laws impose liability
whether or not the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic
substances. In some cases, liability may exceed the value of the property. The presence of toxic
substances, or the failure to properly remedy any resulting contamination, may make it more
difficult for the owner or operator to sell, lease or operate its property or to borrow money using
its property as collateral. Future environmental laws may impose additional material liabilities on
us.
We are affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that access and use by disabled persons of all
public accommodations and commercial properties be facilitated. Existing commercial properties must
be made accessible to disabled persons. While we have not estimated the cost of complying with this
act, we do not believe the cost will be material. We have an ongoing program to bring our
properties into what we believe is compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We depend on external sources of capital to grow our company.
We are generally required under the Internal Revenue Code to distribute at least 90% of our taxable
income. Because of this distribution requirement, we may not be able to fund future capital needs,
including any necessary building and tenant improvements, from operating cash flow. Consequently,
we may need to rely on third-party sources of capital to fund our capital needs. We may not be able
to obtain the financing on favorable terms or at all. Access to third-party sources of capital
depends, in part, on general market conditions, the markets perception of our growth potential,
our current and expected future earnings, our cash flow, and the market price per share of our
common stock. If we cannot obtain capital from third-party sources, we may not be able to acquire
properties when strategic opportunities exist, satisfy any debt service obligations, or make cash
distributions to shareholders.
Our ability to control our properties may be adversely affected by ownership through
partnerships and joint ventures.
We own most of our properties through our Operating Partnership. Our organizational documents do
not prevent us from acquiring properties with others through partnerships or joint ventures. This
type of investment may present
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additional risks. For example, our partners may have interests that differ from ours or that
conflict with ours, or our partners may become bankrupt. During 2001, we entered into a joint
venture arrangement that held property subject to debt. This joint venture has been liquidated and
all debts paid; however, we may enter into similar arrangements with the same partner or other
partners.
We can change our business policies and increase our level of debt without shareholder
approval.
Our board of directors establishes our investment, financing, distribution and our other business
policies and may change these policies without shareholder approval. Our organizational documents
do not limit our level of debt. A change in our policies or an increase in our level of debt could
adversely affect our operations or the price of our common stock.
We can issue additional securities without shareholder approval.
We can issue preferred, equity and common stock without shareholder approval. Holders of preferred
stock have priority over holders of common stock, and the issuance of additional shares of stock
reduces the interest of existing holders in our company.
Increases in interest rates may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
One of the factors that influences the market price of our common stock is the annual rate of
distributions that we pay on our common stock, as compared with interest rates. An increase in
interest rates may lead purchasers of REIT shares to demand higher annual distribution rates, which
could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Shares that become available for future sale may adversely affect the market price of our
common stock.
Substantial sales of our common stock, or the perception that substantial sales may occur, could
adversely affect the market price of our common stock. At September 30, 2006, PSI and its
affiliates owned 25.4% of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock and 25.5% of the
outstanding common units of the Operating Partnership (100% of the common units not owned by the
Company). Assuming conversion of its partnership units, PSI would own 44.5% of the outstanding
shares of the Companys common stock. These shares, as well as shares of common stock held by
certain other significant stockholders, are eligible to be sold in the public market, subject to
compliance with applicable securities laws.
We depend on key personnel.
We depend on our key personnel, including Joseph D. Russell, Jr., our President and Chief Executive
Officer. The loss of Mr. Russell or other key personnel could adversely affect our operations. We
maintain no key person insurance on our key personnel.
Terrorist attacks and the possibility of wider armed conflict may have an adverse impact on our
business and operating results and could decrease the value of our assets.
Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war, such as those that took place on September 11,
2001, could have a material adverse impact on our business and operating results. There can be no
assurance that there will not be further terrorist attacks against the United States or its
businesses or interests. Attacks or armed conflicts that directly impact one or more of our
properties could significantly affect our ability to operate those properties and thereby impair
our operating results. Further, we may not have insurance coverage for all losses caused by a
terrorist attack. Such insurance may not be available, or if it is available and we decide to
obtain such terrorist coverage, the cost for the insurance may be significant in relationship to
the risk overall. In addition, the adverse effects that such violent acts and threats of future
attacks could have on the U.S. economy could similarly have a material adverse effect on our
business and results of operations. Finally, further terrorist acts could cause the United States
to enter into a wider armed conflict which could further impact our business and operating results.
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Change in taxation of corporate dividends may adversely affect the value of our shares.
The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, enacted on May 28, 2003, generally
reduces to 15% the maximum marginal rate of federal tax payable by individuals on dividends
received from a regular C corporation. This reduced tax rate, however, will not apply to dividends
paid to individuals by a REIT on its shares except for certain limited amounts. The earnings of a
REIT that are distributed to its shareholders still will generally be subject to less federal
income taxation on an aggregate basis than earnings of a non-REIT C corporation that are
distributed to its shareholders net of corporate-level income tax. The Jobs and Growth Tax Act,
however, could cause individual investors to view stocks of regular C corporations as more
attractive relative to shares of REITs than was the case prior to the enactment of the legislation
because the dividends from regular C corporations, which previously were taxed at the same rate as
REIT dividends, now will be taxed at a maximum marginal rate of 15% while REIT dividends will be
taxed at a maximum marginal rate of 35%. We cannot predict what effect, if any, the enactment of
this legislation may have on the value of our common stock, either in terms of price or relative to
other investments.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The Companys Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, from time to time, of up to 4.5
million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions.
The following table contains information regarding the Companys repurchase of its common stock
during the three months ended September 30, 2006.
Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities:
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See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on repurchases of
equity securities.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits
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Exhibit 3.1
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Restated Bylaws of PS Business Parks, Inc., as amended. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 3.2
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Certificate of Correction of Certificate of Determination of Preferences of
7.375% Series O Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of PS Business Parks,
Inc. Filed with Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2006
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Exhibit 3.3
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Amendment to Certificate of Determination of Preferences of 7.375% Series O
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of PS Business Parks, Inc. Filed with
Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2006 and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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Exhibit 12
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Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 32.1
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: November 6, 2006
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PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
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/s/ Edward A. Stokx
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Edward A. Stokx |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 3.1
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Restated Bylaws of PS Business Parks, Inc., as amended. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 3.2
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Certificate of Correction of Certificate of Determination of Preferences of
7.375% Series O Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of PS Business Parks,
Inc. Filed with Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2006
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Exhibit 3.3
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Amendment to Certificate of Determination of Preferences of 7.375% Series O
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of PS Business Parks, Inc. Filed with
Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2006 and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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Exhibit 12
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Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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Exhibit 32.1
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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