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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 March 31, 2008
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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
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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,
a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of April 30, 2008, the number of shares of the registrants common stock, $0.01 par value per
share, outstanding was 20,426,361.
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
INDEX
PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
26,943 |
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$ |
35,041 |
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Real estate facilities, at cost: |
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Land |
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494,849 |
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494,849 |
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Buildings and equipment |
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1,493,105 |
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1,484,049 |
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1,987,954 |
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1,978,898 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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(565,304 |
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(539,857 |
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1,422,650 |
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1,439,041 |
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Land held for development |
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7,869 |
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7,869 |
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1,430,519 |
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1,446,910 |
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Rent receivable |
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3,763 |
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2,240 |
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Deferred rent receivable |
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21,833 |
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21,927 |
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Other assets |
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6,632 |
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10,465 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,489,690 |
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$ |
1,516,583 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Accrued and other liabilities |
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$ |
49,209 |
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$ |
51,058 |
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Mortgage notes payable |
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60,381 |
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60,725 |
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Total liabilities |
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109,590 |
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111,783 |
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Minority interests: |
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Preferred units |
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94,750 |
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94,750 |
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Common units |
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149,918 |
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154,470 |
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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, 28,650 shares issued and outstanding at March
31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 |
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716,250 |
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716,250 |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 20,426,361 and 20,777,219 shares issued and
outstanding at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007,
respectively |
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204 |
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207 |
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Paid-in capital |
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356,302 |
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371,267 |
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Cumulative net income |
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568,627 |
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552,069 |
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Cumulative distributions |
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(505,951 |
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(484,213 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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1,135,432 |
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1,155,580 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
1,489,690 |
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$ |
1,516,583 |
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See accompanying notes.
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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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Ended March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues: |
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Rental income |
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70,111 |
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65,124 |
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Facility management fees |
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195 |
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183 |
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Total operating revenues |
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70,306 |
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65,307 |
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Expenses: |
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Cost of operations |
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22,490 |
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20,439 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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25,447 |
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21,640 |
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General and administrative |
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2,046 |
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1,702 |
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Total operating expenses |
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49,983 |
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43,781 |
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Other income and expenses: |
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Interest and other income |
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328 |
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1,801 |
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Interest expense |
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(993 |
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(1,107 |
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Total other income and expenses |
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(665 |
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694 |
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Income before minority interests |
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19,658 |
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22,220 |
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Minority interests: |
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Minority interest in income preferred units |
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(1,752 |
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(1,599 |
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Minority interest in income common units |
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(1,348 |
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(2,030 |
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Total minority interests |
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(3,100 |
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(3,629 |
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Net income |
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16,558 |
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18,591 |
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Net income allocable to preferred shareholders: |
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Preferred stock distributions |
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12,756 |
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12,668 |
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Net income allocable to common shareholders |
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3,802 |
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$ |
5,923 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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0.19 |
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$ |
0.28 |
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Diluted |
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0.18 |
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0.27 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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20,435 |
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21,316 |
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Diluted |
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20,629 |
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21,690 |
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See accompanying notes.
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PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008
(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, 2007 |
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28,650 |
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$ |
716,250 |
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20,777,219 |
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$ |
207 |
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$ |
371,267 |
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$ |
552,069 |
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(484,213 |
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$ |
1,155,580 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(370,042 |
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(18,321 |
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(18,324 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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5,000 |
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114 |
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114 |
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Stock compensation |
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14,184 |
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554 |
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554 |
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Net income |
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16,558 |
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16,558 |
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Distributions: |
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Preferred stock |
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(12,756 |
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(12,756 |
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Common stock |
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(8,982 |
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(8,982 |
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Adjustment to minority
interests underlying
ownership |
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2,688 |
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2,688 |
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Balances at March 31, 2008 |
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28,650 |
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$ |
716,250 |
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20,426,361 |
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204 |
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$ |
356,302 |
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$ |
568,627 |
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(505,951 |
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$ |
1,135,432 |
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See accompanying notes.
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PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
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For the Three Months |
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Ended March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
16,558 |
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$ |
18,591 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
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25,447 |
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21,640 |
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In-place lease adjustment |
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(48 |
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27 |
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Lease incentives net of tenant improvement reimbursements |
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(31 |
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58 |
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Amortization of mortgage premium |
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(63 |
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(60 |
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Minority interest in income |
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3,100 |
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3,629 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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554 |
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638 |
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Decrease in receivables and other assets |
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2,201 |
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2,643 |
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Increase in accrued and other liabilities |
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1,737 |
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1,600 |
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Total adjustments |
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32,897 |
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30,175 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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49,455 |
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48,766 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital improvements to real estate facilities |
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(9,056 |
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(7,422 |
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Acquisition of real estate facilities |
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(113,812 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(9,056 |
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(121,234 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Principal payments on mortgage notes payable |
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(281 |
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(322 |
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Repayment of mortgage note payable |
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(4,950 |
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Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred units |
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11,665 |
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Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock |
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139,567 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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114 |
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125 |
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Shelf registration costs |
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(88 |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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(21,626 |
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Redemption of preferred stock |
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(50,000 |
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Distributions paid to preferred shareholders |
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(12,756 |
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(12,668 |
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Distributions paid to minority interests preferred units |
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(1,752 |
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(1,599 |
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Distributions paid to common shareholders |
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(8,982 |
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(6,183 |
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Distributions paid to minority interests common units |
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(3,214 |
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(2,119 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(48,497 |
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73,428 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(8,098 |
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960 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
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35,041 |
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67,017 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
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$ |
26,943 |
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$ |
67,977 |
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Supplemental schedule of non cash investing and financing activities: |
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Adjustment to minority interest to underlying ownership: |
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Minority interest common units |
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$ |
(2,688 |
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$ |
(1,183 |
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Paid-in capital |
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$ |
2,688 |
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$ |
1,183 |
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See accompanying notes.
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PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2008
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Organization and description of business |
PS Business Parks, Inc. (PSB) was incorporated in the state of California in 1990. As of March
31, 2008, PSB owned approximately 73.7% of the common partnership units of PS Business Parks,
L.P. (the Operating Partnership or OP). The remaining common partnership units were owned by
Public Storage (PS). 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, primarily
multi-tenant flex, office and industrial space. As of March 31, 2008, the Company owned and
operated approximately 19.6 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 PS
and its affiliated entities.
Any reference to the number of properties or square footage are unaudited and outside the scope
of the Companys independent registered public accounting firms review of the Companys
financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States).
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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.
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 months
ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
year ended December 31, 2008. 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, 2007.
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 these
estimates.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The Company monitors the collectibility of its receivable balances including the deferred rent
receivable on an ongoing basis. Based on these reviews, the Company maintains an allowance for
doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the possible inability of 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 the
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consolidated
balance sheets. Tenant receivables are net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts totaling
$300,000 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
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 a remaining 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 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 customers. Balances that the
Company expects to become uncollectible 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 two years and exceed
$2,000 are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life. Buildings and equipment
are depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which are generally
30 and five years, respectively. Leasing costs in excess of $1,000 for leases with terms greater
than two years are capitalized and depreciated 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.
Intangible assets/liabilities
Intangible assets and liabilities include above-market and below-market in-place lease values of
acquired properties 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-market and below-market lease values
(included in other assets and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets) are amortized, net, to rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the
respective leases. The Company recorded net amortization of $48,000 and $27,000 of intangible
assets and liabilities resulting from the above and below market lease values during the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of March 31, 2008, the value of in-place
leases resulted in a net intangible asset of $359,000, net of $833,000 of accumulated
amortization, and a net intangible liability of $909,000, net of $448,000 of accumulated
amortization. As of December 31, 2007 the value of in-place leases resulted in a net intangible
asset of $419,000, net of $773,000 of accumulated amortization, and a net intangible liability
of $1.0 million, net of $340,000 of accumulated amortization.
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Evaluation for asset impairments
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 value. 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 for impairment. Assets held for disposition are reported at the
lower of their carrying value or fair value, less cost of disposition. At March 31, 2008, the
Company did not consider any assets to be impaired.
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R) Share-Based Payment, which 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. See Note 11.
Revenue and expense recognition
Revenue is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 104). SAB 104 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 or
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 revenues 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 lease commissions)
are capitalized and amortized over the lease period.
Gains from sales of real estate
The Company recognizes gains from the sale of real estate at the time of the 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.
General and administrative expense
General and administrative expense includes executive and other compensation, office expense,
professional fees, state income taxes, cost of acquisition personnel and other such
administrative items.
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
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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 2007 and intends to continue to meet
such requirements for 2008. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No.
48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and it seeks to reduce the diversity in
practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income
taxes. In addition, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and
penalties, and accounting in interim periods and requires expanded disclosure with respect to
the uncertainty in income taxes. The Company adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007 and did not
record any adjustment as a result of such adoption.
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 records issuance costs as non-cash preferred
equity distributions 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 has been calculated as
follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
|
Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net income allocable to common shareholders |
|
$ |
3,802 |
|
|
$ |
5,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
20,435 |
|
|
|
21,316 |
|
Net effect of dilutive stock compensation
based on treasury stock method using average
market price |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
374 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
20,629 |
|
|
|
21,690 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share Basic |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share Diluted |
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options to purchase approximately 62,000 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were
not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because such options were
considered anti-dilutive. No options to purchase shares were considered anti-dilutive for the
three months ended March 31, 2007.
Segment reporting
The Company views its operations as one segment.
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|
|
Reclassifications |
|
|
|
Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements for 2007 in
order to conform to the 2008 presentation. |
|
3. |
|
Real estate facilities |
|
|
|
The activity in real estate facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 is as follows
(in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings and |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
|
Equipment |
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
Total |
|
Balances at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
494,849 |
|
|
$ |
1,484,049 |
|
|
$ |
(539,857 |
) |
|
$ |
1,439,041 |
|
Capital improvements, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,056 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25,447 |
) |
|
|
(25,447 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances at March 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
494,849 |
|
|
$ |
1,493,105 |
|
|
$ |
(565,304 |
) |
|
$ |
1,422,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, the purchase price of acquired
properties is allocated to land, buildings and equipment and identified tangible and intangible
assets and liabilities associated with in-place leases (including tenant improvements,
unamortized lease commissions, value of above-market and below-market leases, acquired in-place
lease values, and tenant relationships, if any) based on their respective estimated fair values. |
|
|
|
In determining the fair value of the tangible assets of the acquired properties, management
considers the value of the properties as if vacant as of the acquisition date. Management must
make significant assumptions in determining the value of assets and liabilities acquired. Using
different assumptions in the allocation of the purchase cost of the acquired properties would
affect the timing of recognition of the related revenue and expenses. Amounts allocated to land
are derived from comparable sales of land within the same region. Amounts allocated to buildings
and improvements, tenant improvements and unamortized lease commissions are based on current
market replacement costs and other market information. The amount allocated to acquired in-place
leases is determined based on managements assessment of current market conditions and the
estimated lease-up periods for the respective spaces. |
|
|
|
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities acquired during the three months ended
March 31, 2007 (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
44,979 |
|
Buildings |
|
|
71,264 |
|
In-place leases |
|
|
(1,075 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total purchase price |
|
|
115,168 |
|
Net operating assets and liabilities acquired |
|
|
(1,356 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total cash paid |
|
$ |
113,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No assets or liabilities were acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2008. |
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4. |
|
Leasing activity |
|
|
|
The Company leases space in its real estate facilities to tenants primarily under non-cancelable
leases generally ranging from one to 10 years. Future minimum rental revenues excluding recovery
of operating expenses as of March 31, 2008 under these leases are as follows (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
161,839 |
|
2009 |
|
|
178,655 |
|
2010 |
|
|
132,657 |
|
2011 |
|
|
92,169 |
|
2012 |
|
|
62,444 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
90,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
718,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In addition to minimum rental payments, certain tenants reimburse the Company for their pro-rata
share of specified operating expenses. Such reimbursements amounted to $13.0 million and $10.0
million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. These amounts are
included as rental income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. |
|
|
|
Leases accounting for approximately 5.0% of the leased square footage are subject to termination
options which include leases for approximately 2.9% of the total leased square footage having
termination options exercisable through December 31, 2008. 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 |
|
|
|
The Company has a 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 is being amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. The Company had no
balance outstanding as of March 31, 2008 or December 31, 2007. The Credit Facility requires the
Company to meet certain covenants, and the Company was in compliance with all such covenants at
March 31, 2008. |
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6. |
|
Mortgage notes payable |
|
|
|
Mortgage notes consist of the following (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
7.29% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $6.3 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due February, 2009 |
|
$ |
5,280 |
|
|
$ |
5,323 |
|
5.73% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $30.1 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due March, 2013 |
|
|
14,450 |
|
|
|
14,510 |
|
6.15% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $30.5 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due November, 2031 (1) |
|
|
17,239 |
|
|
|
17,348 |
|
5.52% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $15.0 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due May, 2013 |
|
|
10,220 |
|
|
|
10,274 |
|
5.68% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $17.8 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due May, 2013 |
|
|
10,228 |
|
|
|
10,281 |
|
5.61% mortgage note, secured by one
commercial property with a net book
value of $3.4 million, principal and
interest payable monthly,
due January, 2011 (2) |
|
|
2,964 |
|
|
|
2,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
60,381 |
|
|
$ |
60,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The mortgage note has a principal balance of $16.5 million and a stated interest rate
of 7.20%. Based on the fair market value at the time of assumption, a mortgage premium was
computed based on an effective interest rate of 6.15%. The unamortized premiums were
$785,000 and $834,000 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. This
mortgage is repayable without penalty beginning November, 2011. |
|
(2) |
|
The mortgage note has a principal balance of $2.8 million and a stated interest rate of
7.61%. Based on the fair market value at the time of assumption, a mortgage premium was
computed based on an effective interest rate of 5.61%. The unamortized premiums were
$183,000 and $198,000 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. |
|
At March 31, 2008, mortgage notes payable have a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% and a
weighted average maturity of 4.2 years with principal payments as follows (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
1,051 |
|
2009 |
|
|
6,442 |
|
2010 |
|
|
1,376 |
|
2011 |
|
|
19,428 |
|
2012 |
|
|
856 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
31,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
60,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
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|
|
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. |
|
|
|
At March 31, 2008, there were 7,305,355 common units owned by PS, 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 March 31, 2008, the minority interest
units would convert into approximately 26.3% of the common shares outstanding. Combined with
PSs common stock ownership, on a fully converted basis, PS has a combined ownership of
approximately 45.9% 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 March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (in thousands): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
Earliest Potential |
|
Dividend |
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Units |
|
|
|
|
Series |
|
Issuance Date |
|
Redemption 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 Q |
|
March, 2007 |
|
March, 2012 |
|
6.550% |
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,790 |
|
|
$ |
94,750 |
|
|
|
3,790 |
|
|
$ |
94,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the first quarter of 2007, the Company completed a private placement of $12.0 million of
preferred units through its Operating Partnership. The 6.550% Series Q Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Units are non-callable for five years and have no mandatory redemption. |
|
|
|
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 March 31, 2008, the Company had $2.7
million of deferred costs in connection with the issuance of preferred units, which the Company
will report as additional distributions upon notice of redemption. |
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8. |
|
Related party transactions |
|
|
|
Pursuant to a cost sharing and administrative services agreement, the Company shares costs with
PS and affiliated entities for certain administrative services, which are allocated among PS and
its affiliates in accordance with a methodology intended to fairly allocate those costs. These
costs totaled $97,000 and $80,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. |
|
|
|
The Operating Partnership manages industrial, office and retail facilities for PS 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 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 PS is for a seven-year term with the agreement
automatically extending for an additional one-year period upon each one-year anniversary of its
commencement (unless cancelled by either party). Either party can give notice of its intent to
cancel the agreement upon expiration of its current term. Management fee revenues under these
contracts were $195,000 and $183,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. |
|
|
|
In December, 2006, PS began providing property management services for the mini storage
component of two assets owned by the Company. These mini storage facilities, located in Palm
Beach County, Florida, operate under the Public Storage name. |
|
|
|
Under the property management contracts, PS is compensated based on a percentage of the gross
revenues of the facilities managed. Under the supervision of the Company, PS 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, PS assists and advises the Company in establishing policies for the
hire, discharge and supervision of employees for the operation of these facilities, including
on-site managers, assistant managers and associate managers. |
|
|
|
Both the Company and PS can cancel the property management contract upon 60 days notice.
Management fee expense under the contract was approximately $11,000 and $12,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. |
|
|
|
The Company had amounts due from PS of $434,000 and $717,000 at March 31, 2008 and December 31,
2007, respectively, for these contracts, as well as for certain operating expenses paid by the
Company on behalf of PS. |
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9. |
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Shareholders equity |
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Preferred stock |
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As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had the following preferred stock
outstanding (in thousands, except share data): |
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March 31, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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Earliest Potential |
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Dividend |
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Shares |
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Shares |
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Series |
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Issuance Date |
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Redemption Date |
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Rate |
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Outstanding |
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Amount |
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Outstanding |
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Amount |
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Series H |
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January & October, 2004 |
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January, 2009 |
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7.000% |
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|
8,200 |
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|
$ |
205,000 |
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|
|
8,200 |
|
|
$ |
205,000 |
|
Series I |
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April, 2004 |
|
April, 2009 |
|
6.875% |
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|
3,000 |
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|
|
75,000 |
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|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
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Series K |
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June, 2004 |
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June, 2009 |
|
7.950% |
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|
2,300 |
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|
|
57,500 |
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|
|
2,300 |
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|
|
57,500 |
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Series L |
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August, 2004 |
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August, 2009 |
|
7.600% |
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|
2,300 |
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|
|
57,500 |
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|
|
2,300 |
|
|
|
57,500 |
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Series M |
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May, 2005 |
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May, 2010 |
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7.200% |
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3,300 |
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82,500 |
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|
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3,300 |
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|
|
82,500 |
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Series O |
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June & August, 2006 |
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June, 2011 |
|
7.375% |
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|
3,800 |
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|
|
95,000 |
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|
|
3,800 |
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|
|
95,000 |
|
Series P |
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January, 2007 |
|
January, 2012 |
|
6.700% |
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|
5,750 |
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|
|
143,750 |
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|
5,750 |
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|
|
143,750 |
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|
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Total |
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|
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|
|
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28,650 |
|
|
$ |
716,250 |
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|
28,650 |
|
|
$ |
716,250 |
|
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On January 17, 2007, the Company issued 5.8 million depositary shares, each representing 1/1,000
of a share of the 6.700% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P, at $25.00 per depositary share
for gross proceeds of $143.8 million. |
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The Company recorded $12.8 million and $12.7 million in distributions to its preferred
shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. |
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Holders of the Companys preferred stock will not be 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 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. |
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|
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 March 31, 2008, the Company had $23.7 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. |
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Common stock |
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|
The Companys Board of Directors previously authorized the repurchase, from time to time, of up
to 6.5 million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company repurchased
370,042 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $18.3 million or an average cost per
share of $49.52. Since inception of the program, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 4.3
million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $152.8 million or an average cost per
share of $35.84. Under existing board authorizations, the Company can repurchase an additional
2.2 million shares. |
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|
The Company paid $9.0 million ($0.44 per common share) and $6.2 million ($0.29 per common share)
in distributions to its common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. Pursuant to restrictions imposed by the Credit Facility, distributions may not
exceed 95% of funds from operations, as defined therein. |
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Equity Stock |
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|
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. |
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10. |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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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. |
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11. |
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Stock-based compensation |
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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. Additionally, under the 1997 Plan
and 2003 Plan, PSB has granted restricted stock units to officers and key employees. |
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No options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. |
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|
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The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $52.35 and $71.25, respectively. The Company
calculated the fair value of each restricted stock unit grant using the market value on the date
of grant. |
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At March 31, 2008, there were a combined total of 1.2 million options and restricted stock units
authorized to grant. Information with respect to outstanding options and nonvested restricted
stock units granted under the 1997 Plan and 2003 Plan is as follows: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
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Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
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Average |
|
Intrinsic |
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Number of |
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Average |
|
Remaining |
|
Value |
Options: |
|
Options |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Contract Life |
|
(in thousands) |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
572,587 |
|
|
$ |
37.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
$ |
22.88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2008 |
|
|
567,587 |
|
|
$ |
37.99 |
|
|
5.21 Years |
|
$ |
8,599 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2008 |
|
|
425,987 |
|
|
$ |
33.64 |
|
|
4.43 Years |
|
$ |
7,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Average Grant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Units: |
|
Units |
|
Date Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
228,227 |
|
|
$ |
53.91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
38,650 |
|
|
$ |
52.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(22,069 |
) |
|
$ |
51.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(900 |
) |
|
$ |
46.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested at March 31, 2008 |
|
|
243,908 |
|
|
$ |
54.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
Included in the Companys consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31,
2008 and 2007, was $106,000 and $70,000, respectively, in net stock option compensation expense
related to stock options. Net compensation expense of $880,000 and $542,000 related to
restricted stock units was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. |
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|
|
As of March 31, 2008, there was $984,000 of unamortized compensation expense related to stock
options expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years. As of March 31,
2008, there was $8.6 million of unamortized compensation expense related to restricted stock
units expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.5 years. |
|
|
|
Cash received from 5,000 stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2008
was $114,000. Cash received from 4,000 stock options exercised during the three months ended
March 31, 2007 was $125,000. The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options exercised during
the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was $105,000 and $181,000, respectively. |
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|
|
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, 22,069 restricted stock units vested; in
settlement of these units, 14,184 shares were issued, net of shares applied to payroll taxes.
The aggregate fair value of the shares vested for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1.1
million. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, 16,773 restricted stock units vested; in
settlement of these units, 10,664 shares were issued, net of shares applied to payroll taxes.
The aggregate fair value of the shares vested for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $1.2
million. |
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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 was $25,000 in
compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. As of March 31, 2008
and 2007, there was $286,000 and $388,000, respectively, of unamortized compensation expense
related to these shares. |
|
12. |
|
Recent accounting pronouncements |
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|
|
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted, on a
prospective basis, SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157) as amended by FASB Staff
Position SFAS 157-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other
Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease
Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (FSP FAS 157-1) and FASB Staff Position SFAS
157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (FSP FAS 157-2). SFAS 157 defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and provides for expanded
disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies prospectively to all other accounting
pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. FSP FAS 157-1 amends SFAS 157 to
exclude from the scope of SFAS 157 certain leasing transactions
accounted for under SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases. FSP FAS 157-2 amends SFAS 157 to
defer the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities
except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a
recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. |
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|
|
The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial
statements. Management is evaluating the impact that SFAS 157 will have on its non-financial
assets and non-financial liabilities since the application of SFAS 157 for such items was
deferred to January 1, 2009. The Company believes that the impact of these items will not be
material to its consolidated financial statements. |
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|
|
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted, on a
prospective basis, SFAS No. 159, The Fair
Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.
The objective of the guidance is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the
opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by
measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge
accounting provisions. The adoption of SFAS 159 did not have a material impact on the Companys
consolidated financial statements since the Company did not elect to apply the fair value option
for any of its eligible financial instruments or other items on the January 1, 2008 effective
date. |
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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 19.6 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, and disposes of properties which no longer fit within the Companys strategic
objectives or in situations where the Company believes it can optimize cash proceeds. Operating
results are driven by income from rental operations and are therefore substantially influenced by
rental demand for space within our properties.
During the first three months of 2008, the Company successfully leased or re-leased 1.5 million
square feet of space while experiencing relatively flat rental rates and a 21.8% increase in
transaction costs compared to the first three months of 2007. Fluctuations in transaction costs
will vary from quarter to quarter depending on the nature of leases and the timing of the related
expenditures. Total net operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased $2.9
million or 6.6% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007. See further discussion of
operating results below.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:
Our 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. 104
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB
104), as amended. SAB 104 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 or 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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Property Acquisitions: In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 141, Business Combinations, we allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to land,
buildings and equipment and identified tangible and intangible assets and liabilities associated
with in-place leases (including tenant improvements, unamortized lease commissions, value of above-market and below-market leases,
acquired in-place lease values, and tenant relationships, if any) based on their respective
estimated fair values.
In determining the fair value of the tangible assets of the acquired properties, management
considers the value of the properties as if vacant as of the acquisition date. Management must
make significant assumptions in determining the value of assets and liabilities acquired. Using
different assumptions in the allocation of the purchase cost of the acquired properties would
affect the timing of recognition of the related revenue and expenses. Amounts allocated to land
are derived from comparable sales of land within the same region. Amounts allocated to buildings
and improvements, tenant improvements and unamortized lease commissions are based on current
market replacement costs and other market rate information.
The value allocable to the above or below market in-place lease values of acquired properties is
determined based upon the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks
associated with the acquired leases) of the difference between (i) the contractual rents 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 amounts allocated to above or below market leases are
included in other assets or other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
and are amortized on a straight-line basis as an increase or reduction of rental income over the
remaining non-cancelable term of the respective leases.
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 ongoing 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.
Our 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
longer-term nature of these types of receivables, determination of the adequacy of the allowance
for unbilled deferred rent receivable is based primarily on historical loss experience.
Management evaluates the allowance for unbilled deferred rent receivable 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
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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 SFAS No.
144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, 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 five years, respectively. 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 overstated or understated. The statement of cash
flows, however, would not be affected.
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 and amount of expense recognized
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:
During the first three months of 2008, economic conditions in the United States were reflected in
commercial real estate as the Company experienced relatively flat rental rates and an increase in
transaction costs. The conditions in the sub-prime lending industry and housing market in late 2007
and early 2008 have caused a weakening in the credit market and overall economy. It is uncertain
what impact a recession or similar economic conditions may have on the Companys ability to
maintain high occupancy levels and increase rents. While the Company has not experienced a
significant impact from the slowed economy, conditions may change and the Company may be impacted
by lower occupancy and a reduced ability to raise rents.
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 when in bankruptcy. As of
March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately 13,000 square feet occupied by tenants that are
protected by Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Given the historical uncertainty of these
tenants ability to meet their lease obligations, we will continue to reserve any income that would
have been realized on a straight-line basis. The Company has a
134,000 square foot tenant that has been in and out of default on
their lease. The Company is monitoring the tenant
closely and has reserved all related receivables. Several other 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.
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Company Performance and Effect of Economic Conditions on Primary Markets:
The Companys operations are substantially concentrated in 10 regions. Current market conditions
for each region are summarized below. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, rental rates on
new and renewed leases within the Companys overall portfolio increased 0.3%. Excluding a 43,000
square foot lease executed during the quarter on a space previously occupied by a government
tenant, the increase would have been 3.5%. These changes are based on comparisons to the most
recent in-place rents prior to renewal or replacement. The Company has compiled the market
occupancy information set forth below using third party reports for each respective market. 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. Historically, this
has been one of the most stable regions in our portfolio as it has experienced consistently low
levels of vacancy. Market vacancies have increased due to the number of sub-prime lenders and
mortgage brokers who have vacated space, creating significantly more competition for tenants. The
effect of these vacancies is far less on flex space, which comprises 63.7% of the Companys
Southern California portfolio. Market vacancy rates, depending on submarkets, have increased
throughout Southern California, primarily in the office market, and range from 1.6% to 15.9%. The
Companys vacancy rate in this region at March 31, 2008 was 5.0%. During the first quarter of 2008,
the overall market experienced negative net absorption of 0.3%. The Companys weighted average
occupancy for the region increased from 94.0% for the first three months in 2007 to 95.3% for the
first three months in 2008. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 1.2% from $16.89 per
square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $17.09 per square foot for the first three months
in 2008. Although these markets continue to experience increasing rental rates, the Company has
seen some signs of easing rental rate growth and increasing concessions due to high vacancies in
the office market. Additionally, construction of Class A buildings, primarily in Orange County,
could have an impact on the Companys ability to maintain occupancy and generate measurable rental
rate growth within the office portfolio.
The Company owns approximately 1.8 million square feet in Northern California with a concentration
in Sacramento, the East Bay (Hayward and San Ramon) and Silicon Valley (San Jose). The vacancy
rates in these submarkets are 15.8%, 19.1% and 14.9%, respectively. The Companys vacancy rate in
its Northern California portfolio at March 31, 2008 was 8.9%. Demand in this market has slowed for
users over 20,000 square feet but has stabilized for users less than 10,000 square feet. During the
first quarter of 2008, the combined submarkets experienced positive
net absorption of 0.6%. The Companys weighted average occupancy in this region
outperformed the market despite a decrease from 92.4% for the first three months in 2007 to 91.6%
for the first three months in 2008. Positively affected by the growth and stability of the
technology industry, annualized realized rent per square foot increased 2.3% from $13.90 per square
foot for the first three months in 2007 to $14.22 per square foot for the first three months in
2008.
The Company owns approximately 1.2 million square feet in Southern Texas, which includes the Austin
and Houston markets. The market vacancy rates are 10.3% in the Austin market and 11.7% in the
Houston market. The Companys vacancy rate for the combined markets at March 31, 2008 was 4.4%. The
job growth in both the Austin and Houston markets and the strong oil and gas industry in the
Houston market increased leasing activity in the Companys Southern Texas portfolio, which is
evidenced in the occupancy and rental rate improvement within the portfolio. During the first
quarter of 2008, the combined markets experienced positive net absorption of 0.3%. The Companys
weighted average occupancy in this region increased from 92.0% for the first three months in 2007
to 95.5% for the first three months in 2008. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased
5.7% from $10.49 per square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $11.09 per square foot for
the first three months in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 1.7 million square feet in Northern Texas, which includes the Dallas
Metroplex market. The market vacancy rate in Las Colinas, where most of the Companys properties
are located, is 10.0%. The Companys vacancy rate at March 31, 2008 in this region was 6.7%. During
the first quarter of 2008, the market experienced positive net absorption of 0.8% as the result of
continued job growth in Northern Texas. During 2008, modest new construction continued, which
included both speculative construction, as well as owner-user
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construction. Despite the new
construction, the Company has experienced a modest level of leasing activity during the first three
months of 2008 with stable rental rates and higher occupancy levels. The Companys weighted average
occupancy for the region increased from 82.9% for the first three months in 2007 to 93.1% for the
first three months in 2008. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 2.0% from $10.38 per square foot
for the first three months in 2007 to $10.59 per square foot for the first three months in 2008 as
rental rates have increased modestly over expiring leases.
The Company owns approximately 3.6 million square feet in South Florida. The Company owns Miami
International Commerce Center (MICC) located in the Airport West submarket of Miami-Dade County.
While the saturation of the condominium and housing markets in Miami has negatively impacted its
overall economy, the effect of this saturation has had little impact on international trade-based
assets, such as industrial and flex space, which comprises 88.6% of the Companys South Florida
portfolio. MICC is also located less than one mile from the cargo entrance of the Miami
International Airport, which is one of the most active ports in the United States. Leasing activity
has remained strong, resulting in better than market occupancy. The Company acquired two assets in
Palm Beach County at the end of 2006, comprising 398,000 square feet. The downturn in the housing
market and the overall economy have adversely affected Palm Beach County. The market vacancy rates
for Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County are 7.2% and 9.0%, respectively, compared with the
Companys South Florida region vacancy rate of 3.4% at March 31, 2008. During the first quarter of
2008, the combined markets experienced positive net absorption of 7.6%. The Companys weighted
average occupancy in this region outperformed the market despite a decrease from 97.9% for the
first three months in 2007 to 96.7% for the first three months in 2008. Annualized realized rent
per square foot increased 4.9% from $8.80 per square foot for the first three months in 2007 to
$9.23 for the first three months in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 3.0 million square feet in the Northern Virginia submarket of
Washington D.C., where the average market vacancy rate is 11.1%. The Companys vacancy rate in this
market at March 31, 2008 was 2.8%. Most submarkets in the greater Washington D.C. market continue
to demonstrate stable fundamentals. A major contributor to the market strength is tied to government
contracting and defense spending. During the first quarter of 2008, the market experienced positive
net absorption of 0.5%. However, during 2007 and continuing into 2008, construction of Class A
buildings has had a modest impact on the Companys portfolio. The amount of sublease space
increased throughout the year which could limit the Companys ability to generate measurable rental
rate growth and place pressure on vacancy. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 3.5%
from $19.28 per square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $19.96 per square foot for the
first three months in 2008. The Companys weighted average occupancy increased from 93.1% for the
first three months in 2007 to 96.8% for the first three months in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 1.8 million square feet in the Maryland submarket of Washington D.C.
The Companys portfolio is primarily located in Montgomery County and Silver Spring. The business
of the federal government, healthcare and life sciences continue to be primary drivers within the
Companys portfolio. The Companys vacancy rate in the region at March 31, 2008 was 8.8% compared
to 10.8% for the market as a whole. During the first quarter of 2008, the market experienced
negative net absorption of 0.4%. The Companys weighted average occupancy decreased from 94.8% for
the first three months in 2007 to 90.7% for the first three months in 2008, modestly outperforming
the market. The decrease in occupancy was primarily related to a 67,000 square foot tenant vacating
their space at the end of 2007. Annualized realized rent per square foot
increased 3.2% from $22.71 per square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $23.44 per square
foot for the first three months in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 1.3 million square feet in the Beaverton submarket of Portland,
Oregon. The market vacancy rate in this region is 15.4%. The Companys vacancy rate in this market
was 13.0% at March 31, 2008. The recent economic trends and slowdown have limited the Companys
rental rate increases and increased vacancy and rent concessions in this market. Portland continues
to experience modest levels of tenant retention and flat rental rates. During the first quarter of
2008, the market experienced negative net absorption of 0.1%. The Companys weighted average
occupancy decreased from 92.6% for the first three months in 2007 to 86.9% for the first three
months in 2008 as a result of the slowing economy combined with the loss of three tenants during
2007
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due to bankruptcy. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 2.0% from $15.98 per
square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $16.30 per square foot for the first three months
in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 679,000 square feet in the Phoenix and Tempe submarkets of Arizona.
Market vacancies increased significantly due to the number of housing-related tenants who have
vacated space, creating significantly more competition for tenants. The market vacancy rate is 9.3%
compared to the Companys vacancy rate of 12.0% at March 31, 2008 with neutral market absorption for the quarter. During 2007 and
continuing into 2008, significant construction of buildings has impacted the Companys portfolio
and could increase lease concessions and limit the Companys ability to generate measurable rental
rate growth. Although average market rental rates have declined over the past several years as
demand for space subsided, annualized realized rent per square foot increased 10.3% from $10.66 per
square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $11.76 for the first three months in 2008. The
Companys weighted average occupancy in the region decreased from 91.4% for the first three months
in 2007 to 87.4% for the first three months in 2008.
The Company owns approximately 521,000 square feet in the state of Washington. On February 16,
2007, the Company acquired Overlake Business Center, a 493,000 square foot multi-tenant office and
flex business park located in Redmond, Washington. The commercial airline and technology industries
continue to drive the market. As a result of these strong industries, the market experienced
positive net absorption of 1.0% during the quarter. The Companys vacancy rate in this region at
March 31, 2008 was 6.0% compared to 8.9% for the market as a whole. The Companys weighted average
occupancy increased from 90.0% for the first three months in 2007 to 93.3% for the
first three months in 2008. Annualized realized rent per square foot increased 13.0% from $16.75
per square foot for the first three months in 2007 to $18.93 for the first three months in 2008.
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 by
expanding its presence in existing and new markets through strategic acquisitions and through the
disposition of non-strategic assets. The Company has historically maintained a low-leverage-level
approach intended to provide the Company with the flexibility for future growth.
In 2007, the Company acquired 870,000 square feet for an aggregate cost of $140.6 million. The
Company acquired Overlake Business Center, a 493,000 square foot multi-tenant office and flex
business park located in Redmond, Washington, for $76.0 million; Commerce Campus, a 252,000 square
foot multi-tenant office and flex business park located in Santa Clara, California, for $39.2
million; and Fair Oaks Corporate Center, a 125,000 square foot multi-tenant office park located in
Fairfax, Virginia, for $25.4 million.
Scheduled Lease Expirations:
In addition to the 1.2 million square feet, or 6.0%, of currently available space in our total
portfolio, leases representing approximately 15.3% of the leased square footage of our total
portfolio are scheduled to expire during the remainder of 2008. Leases comprising approximately 306,000 square feet of currently vacant
space have been executed as of the date of this report and are expected to commence during the
second and third quarters of 2008. Our ability to re-lease available space depends upon the market
conditions in the specific submarkets in which our properties are located.
Impact of Inflation:
Although inflation has not been significant in recent years, it remains a factor in our economy,
and the Company continues to seek ways to mitigate its potential 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, partially reducing the
Companys exposure to inflation. During 2007 and 2008, the Company experienced
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modest increases in
certain operating costs, including repairs and maintenance, property insurance and utility costs
affecting the Companys overall profit margin.
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 table) are summarized for the three months ended March 31, 2008 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 has 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 is 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 GAAP. The table below reflects
rental income, operating expenses and NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2008 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 table below, we
have shown the effect of depreciation and amortization on NOI. We have reconciled NOI to
consolidated income 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 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008:
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Weighted |
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Square |
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Percent |
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Rental |
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Percent |
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Cost of |
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Percent |
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Percent |
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Region |
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Footage |
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of Total |
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Income |
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of Total |
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Operations |
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of Total |
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|
NOI |
|
|
of Total |
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Southern California |
|
|
3,988 |
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|
20.4 |
% |
|
$ |
16,240 |
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|
23.2 |
% |
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$ |
4,247 |
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|
18.9 |
% |
|
$ |
11,993 |
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|
|
25.2 |
% |
Northern California |
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|
1,819 |
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|
9.3 |
% |
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|
5,917 |
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|
8.4 |
% |
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1,701 |
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7.6 |
% |
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4,216 |
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8.8 |
% |
Southern Texas |
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1,161 |
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5.9 |
% |
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|
3,074 |
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4.4 |
% |
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|
1,340 |
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|
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5.9 |
% |
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|
1,734 |
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|
|
3.6 |
% |
Northern Texas |
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|
1,689 |
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|
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8.6 |
% |
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|
4,165 |
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5.9 |
% |
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|
1,438 |
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|
|
6.4 |
% |
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|
2,727 |
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|
|
5.7 |
% |
South Florida |
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3,598 |
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|
18.4 |
% |
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8,026 |
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11.5 |
% |
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2,748 |
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12.2 |
% |
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5,278 |
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11.1 |
% |
Virginia |
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3,019 |
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15.4 |
% |
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|
14,577 |
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20.8 |
% |
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|
4,641 |
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20.6 |
% |
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|
9,936 |
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20.9 |
% |
Maryland |
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1,770 |
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9.1 |
% |
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9,413 |
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13.4 |
% |
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3,074 |
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13.7 |
% |
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6,339 |
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|
13.3 |
% |
Oregon |
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1,313 |
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6.7 |
% |
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|
4,652 |
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6.6 |
% |
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|
1,816 |
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|
|
8.1 |
% |
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|
2,836 |
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|
6.0 |
% |
Arizona |
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|
679 |
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|
|
3.5 |
% |
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|
1,745 |
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|
|
2.5 |
% |
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|
779 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
966 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
% |
Washington |
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
2,302 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
706 |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
|
1,596 |
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|
|
3.4 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
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19,557 |
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|
100.0 |
% |
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70,111 |
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|
100.0 |
% |
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22,490 |
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100.0 |
% |
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47,621 |
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|
100.0 |
% |
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Depreciation and
amortization |
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
25,447 |
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|
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(25,447 |
) |
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Total |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
70,111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
47,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
22,174 |
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Concentration of Credit Risk by Industry:
The information below depicts the industry concentration of our tenant base as of March 31, 2008.
The Company analyzes this concentration to understand significant industry exposure risk.
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% of Total |
Industry |
|
Annual Rents |
Business Services |
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12.8 |
% |
Government |
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|
10.8 |
% |
Financial Services |
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|
9.9 |
% |
Contractors |
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|
9.6 |
% |
Computer Hardware, Software and Related Service |
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9.6 |
% |
Warehouse, Transportation and Logistics |
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8.6 |
% |
Health Services |
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|
7.3 |
% |
Retail |
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|
5.9 |
% |
Communications |
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|
5.6 |
% |
Home Furnishings |
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|
3.9 |
% |
Electronics |
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2.9 |
% |
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Total |
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86.9 |
% |
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|
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|
The information below depicts the Companys top 10 customers by annual rents as of March 31, 2008
(in thousands):
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% of Total |
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Annualized |
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Annualized |
Tenants |
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Square Footage |
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Rental Income(1) |
|
Rental Income |
U.S. Government |
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|
495 |
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|
$ |
12,203 |
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|
4.3 |
% |
Kaiser Permanente |
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|
186 |
|
|
|
4,426 |
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|
1.6 |
% |
Wells Fargo |
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|
102 |
|
|
|
1,702 |
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|
0.6 |
% |
County of Santa Clara |
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|
97 |
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|
|
1,660 |
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|
|
0.6 |
% |
AARP |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
1,610 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Northrop Grumman |
|
|
58 |
|
|
|
1,587 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Intel |
|
|
214 |
|
|
|
1,485 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
American Intercontinental University |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
1,330 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
Raytheon |
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
1,270 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
MCI |
|
|
72 |
|
|
|
1,268 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,479 |
|
|
$ |
28,541 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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(1) |
|
For leases expiring prior to December 31, 2008, annualized rental income represents income to
be received under existing leases from March 31, 2008 through the date of expiration. |
Comparative Analysis of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 to the Three Months Ended March
31, 2007
Results of Operations: In order to evaluate the performance of the Companys overall portfolio over
two comparable periods, management analyzes the operating performance of a consistent group of
properties owned and operated throughout both periods (herein referred to as Same Park).
Operating properties that the Company acquired subsequent to January 1, 2007 are referred to as
Non-Same Park. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Same Park facilities
constitutes 18.7 million rentable square feet, which includes all assets the
Company owned and operated from January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, representing approximately
95.6% of the total square footage of the Companys portfolio as of March 31, 2008.
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 table) are summarized for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and
2007. 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
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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 table presents the operating results of the Companys properties for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 in addition to other income and expense items affecting income from
operations. The Company breaks out 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):
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
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|
March 31, |
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|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
Change |
Rental income: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park (18.7 million rentable square feet) (1) |
|
$ |
66,396 |
|
|
$ |
64,147 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
Non-Same Park (870,000 rentable square feet) (2) |
|
|
3,715 |
|
|
|
977 |
|
|
|
280.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total rental income |
|
|
70,111 |
|
|
|
65,124 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park |
|
|
21,243 |
|
|
|
20,172 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
% |
Non-Same Park |
|
|
1,247 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
367.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost of operations |
|
|
22,490 |
|
|
|
20,439 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating income (3): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park |
|
|
45,153 |
|
|
|
43,975 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
Non-Same Park |
|
|
2,468 |
|
|
|
710 |
|
|
|
247.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net operating income |
|
|
47,621 |
|
|
|
44,685 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Facility management fees |
|
|
195 |
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
% |
Interest and other income |
|
|
328 |
|
|
|
1,801 |
|
|
|
(81.8 |
%) |
Interest expense |
|
|
(993 |
) |
|
|
(1,107 |
) |
|
|
(10.3 |
%) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(25,447 |
) |
|
|
(21,640 |
) |
|
|
17.6 |
% |
General and administrative |
|
|
(2,046 |
) |
|
|
(1,702 |
) |
|
|
20.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations before minority interests |
|
$ |
19,658 |
|
|
$ |
22,220 |
|
|
|
(11.5 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Park gross margin (4) |
|
|
68.0 |
% |
|
|
68.6 |
% |
|
|
(0.9 |
%) |
Same Park weighted average for the period: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Occupancy |
|
|
94.3 |
% |
|
|
93.2 |
% |
|
|
1.2 |
% |
Realized rent per square foot (5) |
|
$ |
15.07 |
|
|
$ |
14.73 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
See above for a definition of Same Park. |
|
(2) |
|
Represents operating properties owned by the Company as of March 31, 2008 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. |
28
The following table summarizes the Same Park operating results by major geographic region for the
three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. In addition, the table reflects the comparative impact
on the overall rental income, cost of operations and NOI from properties that have been acquired
since January 1, 2007, and the impact of such is included in Non-Same Park facilities in the table
below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental |
|
Rental |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of |
|
Cost of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income |
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
|
Operations |
|
Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
NOI |
|
NOI |
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
March 31, |
|
Increase |
|
March 31, |
|
March 31, |
|
Increase |
|
March 31, |
|
March 31, |
|
Increase |
Region |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
Southern California |
|
$ |
16,240 |
|
|
$ |
15,810 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
$ |
4,247 |
|
|
$ |
4,180 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
$ |
11,993 |
|
|
$ |
11,630 |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
Northern California |
|
|
5,200 |
|
|
|
5,037 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
% |
|
|
1,416 |
|
|
|
1,300 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
% |
|
|
3,784 |
|
|
|
3,737 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
Southern Texas |
|
|
3,074 |
|
|
|
2,802 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
% |
|
|
1,340 |
|
|
|
1,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,734 |
|
|
|
1,462 |
|
|
|
18.6 |
% |
Northern Texas |
|
|
4,165 |
|
|
|
3,637 |
|
|
|
14.5 |
% |
|
|
1,438 |
|
|
|
1,534 |
|
|
|
(6.3 |
%) |
|
|
2,727 |
|
|
|
2,103 |
|
|
|
29.7 |
% |
South Florida |
|
|
8,026 |
|
|
|
7,747 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
|
|
2,748 |
|
|
|
2,471 |
|
|
|
11.2 |
% |
|
|
5,278 |
|
|
|
5,276 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Virginia |
|
|
13,795 |
|
|
|
12,991 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
|
|
4,358 |
|
|
|
4,065 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
% |
|
|
9,437 |
|
|
|
8,926 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
% |
Maryland |
|
|
9,413 |
|
|
|
9,531 |
|
|
|
(1.2 |
%) |
|
|
3,074 |
|
|
|
2,988 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
6,339 |
|
|
|
6,543 |
|
|
|
(3.1 |
%) |
Oregon |
|
|
4,652 |
|
|
|
4,860 |
|
|
|
(4.3 |
%) |
|
|
1,816 |
|
|
|
1,581 |
|
|
|
14.9 |
% |
|
|
2,836 |
|
|
|
3,279 |
|
|
|
(13.5 |
%) |
Arizona |
|
|
1,745 |
|
|
|
1,655 |
|
|
|
5.4 |
% |
|
|
779 |
|
|
|
689 |
|
|
|
13.1 |
% |
|
|
966 |
|
|
|
966 |
|
|
|
|
|
Washington |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
11.7 |
% |
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
% |
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
11.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Same Park |
|
|
66,396 |
|
|
|
64,147 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
21,243 |
|
|
|
20,172 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
% |
|
|
45,153 |
|
|
|
43,975 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
Non-Same Park |
|
|
3,715 |
|
|
|
977 |
|
|
|
280.2 |
% |
|
|
1,247 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
367.0 |
% |
|
|
2,468 |
|
|
|
710 |
|
|
|
247.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total before
depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
70,111 |
|
|
|
65,124 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
22,490 |
|
|
|
20,439 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
47,621 |
|
|
|
44,685 |
|
|
|
6.6 |
% |
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,447 |
|
|
|
21,640 |
|
|
|
17.6 |
% |
|
|
(25,447 |
) |
|
|
(21,640 |
) |
|
|
17.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total based on GAAP |
|
$ |
70,111 |
|
|
$ |
65,124 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
$ |
47,937 |
|
|
$ |
42,079 |
|
|
|
13.9 |
% |
|
$ |
22,174 |
|
|
$ |
23,045 |
|
|
|
(3.8 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues: Revenues increased $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, over the same
period in 2007 driven primarily by $2.7 million from assets acquired during 2007 and $2.2 million
as a result of improved occupancy within the Companys Same Park portfolio.
Facility Management Operations: The Companys facility management operations account for a small
portion of the Companys net income. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, $195,000 in
revenue was recognized from facility management operations compared to $183,000 for the same period
in 2007.
Cost of Operations: Cost of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $22.5 million
compared to $20.4 million for the same period in 2007, an increase of 10.0%. The Companys Same
Park facilities accounted for 5.3% of the increase with the remainder related to acquisition
activity. Cost of operations as a percentage of rental income increased slightly from 32.1% for the
three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to 31.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The
increase as a percentage of rental income is primarily due to an increase in property taxes of
$577,000 as a result of tax rate increases and assessed values, repairs and maintenance costs of
$546,000 and payroll costs of $291,000.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense: Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 was $25.4 million compared to $21.6 million for the same period in 2007. This
increase is primarily due to the acquisition of 870,000 square feet during 2007, as well as
depreciation expense on capital and tenant improvements acquired during 2007 and the first quarter
of 2008.
General and Administrative Expense: General and administrative expense consisted of the following
expenses (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
Increase |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
Compensation expense |
|
$ |
911 |
|
|
$ |
834 |
|
|
|
9.2 |
% |
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
688 |
|
|
|
363 |
|
|
|
89.5 |
% |
Professional fees |
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
168 |
|
|
|
10.7 |
% |
Investor services |
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
126 |
|
|
|
(30.2 |
%) |
Other expenses |
|
|
173 |
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
(18.0 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
2,046 |
|
|
$ |
1,702 |
|
|
|
20.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, general and administrative costs have increased $344,000
or 20.2% over the same period in 2007. The increase was primarily the result of higher stock
compensation expense related to the long-term incentive plan for senior management.
Interest and Other Income: Interest and other income reflect earnings on cash balances in addition
to miscellaneous income items. Interest income was $306,000 for the three months ended March 31,
2008 compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease is attributable to lower
cash balances and lower effective interest rates. Average cash balances and effective interest
rates for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $39.9 million and 3.1%, respectively, compared
to $138.4 million and 5.1%, respectively, for the same period in 2007.
Interest Expense: Interest expense was $993,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared
to $1.1 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease is primarily attributable to the
repayment of mortgage note of $5.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
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 $3.1 million ($1.8 million allocated to preferred unit holders and $1.3 million
allocated to common unit holders) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $3.6
million ($1.6 million allocated to preferred unit holders and $2.0 million allocated to common unit
holders) for the same period in 2007. The reduction was primarily due to the decrease in income
allocated to common unit holders partially offset by an increase in cash distributions to preferred
unit holders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $8.1 million from $35.0 million at December 31, 2007 to $26.9
million at March 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily the result of the repurchase of common stock
partially offset by retained cash from operations.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was
$49.5 million and $48.8 million, respectively. Management believes that the Companys internally
generated net cash provided by operating activities will be sufficient to enable it to meet its
operating expenses, capital improvements, debt service requirements and distributions to
shareholders in addition to providing additional cash for future growth and debt repayment.
Net cash used in investing activities was $9.1 million and $121.2 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The change of $112.2 million was primarily due to
property acquisitions in Washington and California for a combined total of $113.8 million during
the three months ended March 31, 2007 offset with an increase in capital improvements of $1.6
million.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $48.5 million
compared to net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2007 of
$73.4 million. The change of $121.9 million was primarily due to a decrease of $151.2 million in
net proceeds from the issuance of preferred equity, an increase of cash paid for common stock
repurchases of $21.6 million and an increase in preferred and common equity distributions of $4.1
million offset with a decrease of $50.0 million in preferred equity redemptions.
The Companys preferred equity outstanding increased to 35.1% of its market capitalization during
the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Companys capital structure is characterized by a low
level of leverage. As of March 31, 2008, the Company had six fixed-rate mortgages totaling $60.4
million, which represented 2.6% 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 at March 31, 2008 multiplied by the closing price of the
stock on that date. The weighted average interest rate for the mortgages is approximately 5.9% per
annum. The Company had approximately 7.2% of its properties, in terms of net book value, encumbered
at March 31, 2008.
30
The Company focuses on retaining cash for reinvestment as we believe that this provides the
greatest level of financial flexibility. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the
Company generated approximately $10.8 million and $14.5 million, respectively, of retained cash.
The Company defines retained cash as funds from operations less recurring capital expenditures,
distributions and other non-cash adjustments. The amount of cash we retain depends in part on the
amount of distributions we make to our stockholders, and, because
the U.S. federal income tax rules applicable to real estate investment trusts (REIT) require us
to distribute 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders, the amount of our distributions
depends in part on the amount of our taxable income. Taxable income is a function of many factors
which include, among others, the Companys operating income, acquisition activity and preferred
distributions. The Company takes these requirements into account when formulating strategies to
increase the amount of its retained cash. As the Company continues to grow as a function of
improving operating fundamentals and acquisitions, combined with the refinancing of high rate
preferred equity, taxable income has and will likely continue to increase, requiring increased
distributions to the Companys common shareholders. During the second quarter of 2007, the Company
increased its quarterly dividend from $0.29 per common share to $0.44 per common share. With
retained cash of $10.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company believes it
has sufficient cash flow to cover the increased dividend. Going forward, the Company will continue
to monitor its taxable income and the corresponding dividend requirements.
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 is being amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. The
Company had no balance outstanding as of March 31, 2008 or December 31, 2007.
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 REITs. Other REITs may
use different methods for calculating FFO and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to other
real estate companies.
31
FFO for the Company is computed as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
Net income allocable to common shareholders |
|
$ |
3,802 |
|
|
$ |
5,923 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
25,447 |
|
|
|
21,640 |
|
Minority interest in income common units |
|
|
1,348 |
|
|
|
2,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated FFO allocable to common shareholders and minority interests |
|
|
30,597 |
|
|
|
29,593 |
|
FFO allocated to minority interests common units |
|
|
(8,016 |
) |
|
|
(7,546 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FFO allocated to common shareholders |
|
$ |
22,581 |
|
|
$ |
22,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FFO allocated to common shareholders and minority interests for the three months ended March 31,
2008 increased 3.4% from the same period in 2007. The increase in FFO for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 over the same period of 2007 was primarily due to an increase in net operating
income partially offset by a decrease in interest income.
Capital Expenditures: During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company expended $8.7
million in recurring capital expenditures or $0.44 per weighted average square foot owned. The
Company defines recurring capital expenditures as those necessary to maintain and operate its
commercial real estate at its current economic value. During the three months ended March 31, 2007,
the Company expended $7.3 million in recurring capital expenditures or $0.39 per weighted average
square foot owned. The following table shows total capital expenditures for the stated periods (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months |
|
|
Ended March 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
Recurring capital expenditures |
|
$ |
8,656 |
|
|
$ |
7,295 |
|
Property renovations and other capital expenditures |
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital expenditures |
|
$ |
9,056 |
|
|
$ |
7,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Repurchase: The Companys Board of Directors previously authorized the repurchase, from time
to time, of up to 6.5 million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company
repurchased 370,042 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $18.3 million or an average cost
per share of $49.52. Since inception of the program, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of
4.3 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $152.8 million or an average cost per
share of $35.84. Under existing board authorizations, the Company can repurchase an additional 2.2
million shares.
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 March 31, 2008, Public Storage (PS) owned 26.5% of the outstanding
shares of the Companys common stock and 26.3% 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, PS would own 45.9% 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 PS. Harvey Lenkin is a Director of both the Company and PS.
Pursuant to a cost sharing and administrative services agreement, the Company shares costs with PS
and affiliated entities for certain administrative services, which are allocated among PS and its
affiliates in accordance with a
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methodology intended to fairly allocate those costs. These costs
totaled $97,000 and $80,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. In
addition, the Company provides property management services for properties owned by PS 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 $195,000 and $183,000 for each of the three months ended March 31,
2008 and 2007, respectively. In December, 2006, PS also began providing property management
services for the mini storage component of two assets owned by the Company for a fee of 6% of the
gross revenues of such properties in addition to reimbursement of certain costs. Management fee
expense recognized under the management contracts with PS totaled approximately $11,000 and $12,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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 $58.0
million per year on its preferred equity outstanding as of March 31, 2008. 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 March 31,
2008, the Companys debt as a percentage of shareholders equity and minority interest (based on
book values) was 4.4%.
The Companys market risk sensitive instruments at March 31, 2008 include mortgage notes payable of
$60.4 million and the Companys Credit Facility. All of the Companys mortgage notes payable bear
interest at fixed rates. At March 31, 2008, the Company had no balance outstanding under its Credit
Facility. See Notes 5 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements for terms, valuations and
approximate principal maturities of the mortgage notes payable and line of credit as of March 31,
2008. 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 March 31, 2008. 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 March 31, 2008, 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 March 31, 2008 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.
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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. There have been no material changes from the risk
factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
PS has significant influence over us.
At March 31, 2008, PS and its affiliates owned 26.5% of the outstanding shares of the Companys
common stock and 26.3% 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, PS would own
45.9% 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 PS. Harvey Lenkin is a
Director of both the Company and PS. Consequently, PS 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. PSs interest in such matters may differ from other shareholders. In addition, PSs
ownership may make it more difficult for another party to take over our company without PSs
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 PS 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 PS 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 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 PSs influence over us due to PSs 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 PS, 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 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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difficulties in consummating and financing acquisitions and developments on
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our ability to provide adequate management, maintenance and insurance; |
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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
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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, lease 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.
We may be unable to consummate acquisitions and developments on advantageous terms, or 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, including the risks that our
acquisitions and developments may not perform as expected, that we may be unable to quickly
integrate new acquisitions and developments into our existing operations and that any costs to
develop projects or redevelop acquired properties may exceed estimates. Further, we face
significant competition for suitable acquisition properties from other real estate investors,
including other publicly traded real estate investment trusts and private institutional investors.
As a result, we may be unable to acquire additional properties we desire or the purchase price for
desirable properties may be significantly increased. In addition, some of these properties may have
unknown characteristics or deficiencies or may not complement our portfolio of existing properties.
In addition, we may finance future acquisitions and developments through a combination of
borrowings, proceeds from equity or debt offerings by us or the Operating Partnership, and proceeds
from property divestitures. These financing options may not be available when desired or required
or may be more costly than anticipated, which could adversely affect our cash flow. 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. Any of the foregoing risks
could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flow, and our ability to
pay dividends on, and the market price of, our stock. 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 re-lease the space on the same
terms. Certain leases provide tenants with the right to terminate early if they pay a fee. As of
March 31, 2008, our properties generally have lower vacancy rates than the average for the markets
in which they are located, and leases accounting for 14.4% of our total annualized rental income
expire in 2008 and 21.8% in 2009. While we have estimated our cost of renewing leases that expire
in 2008 and 2009, our estimates could be wrong. If we are unable to re-lease 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 March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately 13,000
square feet occupied by tenants that are protected by Chapter 11 of the U.S.
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Bankruptcy Code.
Several other 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 effect, 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 other buyers, many of which 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 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.
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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 additional risks. For example, our partners may have interests that
differ from ours or that conflict with ours, or our partners may become bankrupt.
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, common stock and Equity 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. As of March 31, 2008, PS and its affiliates
owned 26.5% of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock and 26.3% 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, PS would own 45.9% of the outstanding shares of the
Companys common stock. These shares, as well as shares of common stock held by certain other
significant shareholders, 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.
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, does 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 are generally subject to less federal income taxation
on an aggregate basis than earnings of a regular 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%.
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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 6.5
million shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions. The program does not expire. Purchases will be made subject to market conditions and
other investment opportunities available to the Company. Under existing board authorizations, the
Company can repurchase an additional 2.2 million shares.
The following table contains information regarding the Companys repurchase of its common stock
during the three months ended March 31, 2008:
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See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on repurchases of
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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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
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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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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
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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.
Dated: May 7, 2008
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PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC.
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/s/ Edward A. Stokx
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 12
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
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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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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
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