UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to __________.
Commission File No. 33-98136
CPG PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
22-3258100 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
103 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068
(Address of principal executive offices - zip code)
(973) 228-6111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days Yes X No .
There are no outstanding shares of Common Stock or voting securities.
CPG Partners, L.P.
Index
Part I. Financial Information
| Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) | Page |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 |
3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 |
4 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 |
5 |
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 6 |
| Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
17 |
| Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 24 |
| Part II. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K Signatures |
25 26 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
CPG Partners, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Assets (Unaudited) (Note 1)
Rental properties:
Land................................................................... $ 151,029 $ 118,238
Depreciable property................................................... 953,700 790,106
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Total rental property....................................................... 1,104,729 908,344
Accumulated depreciation.................................................... (205,544) (175,692)
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Rental properties, net...................................................... 899,185 732,652
Properties held for sale.................................................... 14,736 -
Cash and cash equivalents................................................... 16,290 18,036
Restricted cash-escrows..................................................... 10,185 -
Investments in affiliates................................................... 97,193 91,629
Deferred costs, net......................................................... 19,957 14,886
Notes receivable-related parties............................................ 3,241 2,216
Other assets................................................................ 30,536 41,895
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Total assets................................................................ $1,091,323 $ 901,314
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Liabilities and partners' capital
Liabilities:
Unsecured bank debt.................................................... $ 22,035 $ 35,035
Unsecured Notes due 2001 - 2011........................................ 373,239 324,542
Mortgage debt.......................................................... 233,499 90,776
Construction payables.................................................. 6,063 10,001
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................................. 37,752 43,507
Obligation under capital lease......................................... 2,284 2,714
Accrued dividend and distribution payable.............................. 16,909 3,910
Other liabilities...................................................... 15,177 18,267
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Total liabilities........................................................... 706,958 528,752
Commitments and contingencies
Partners' capital:
General partner units outstanding, 16,736 in 2001 and 15,936 in 2000... 291,348 271,482
Limited partners units outstanding, 3,155 in 2001 and 3,357 in 2000.... 34,097 37,888
Preferred partners units outstanding, 1,300 in 2001 and 2000........... 63,315 63,315
Accumulated other comprehensive loss................................... (4,395) (123)
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Total partners' capital..................................................... 384,365 372,562
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Total liabilities and partners' capital..................................... $ 1,091,323 $ 901,314
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
CPG Partners, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per unit data)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Revenues:
Base rent................................... $30,528 $26,867 $87,930 $79,726
Percentage rent............................. 4,051 4,063 9,851 9,812
Expense reimbursements...................... 11,581 10,582 34,002 29,587
Other income................................ 2,905 3,054 8,403 7,086
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Total revenues................................. 49,065 44,566 140,186 126,211
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Expenses:
Operating and maintenance................... 12,779 11,793 37,505 33,132
Depreciation and amortization............... 12,174 10,616 35,479 31,823
General and administrative.................. 634 857 2,842 2,597
Other....................................... 461 1,159 1,924 2,324
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Total expenses................................. 26,048 24,425 77,750 69,876
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Income before unconsolidated investments and
interest expense............................... 23,017 20,141 62,436 56,335
Income from unconsolidated investments...... 3,953 2,199 10,509 2,644
Loss from Chelsea Interactive............... (1,477) (530) (3,447) (805)
Interest expense............................ (8,891) (6,113) (26,326) (17,481)
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Net income..................................... 16,602 15,697 43,172 40,693
Preferred unit requirement..................... (2,509) (2,509) (7,527) (7,527)
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Net income to common unitholders............... $14,093 $13,188 $35,645 $33,166
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Net income to common unitholders:
General partner............................ $11,838 $10,894 $29,818 $27,395
Limited partners........................... 2,255 2,294 5,827 5,771
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Total........................................... $14,093 $13,188 $35,645 $33,166
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Net income per common unit:
General partner............................ $0.71 $0.68 $1.83 $1.72
Limited partners........................... $0.71 $0.68 $1.83 $1.72
Weighted average units outstanding:
General partner............................ 16,568 15,942 16,269 15,937
Limited partners........................... 3,155 3,357 3,189 3,357
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Total........................................... 19,723 19,299 19,458 19,294
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
CPG Partners, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income....................................................... $43,172 $40,693
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................ 35,479 31,823
Equity-in-earnings of unconsolidated investments
in excess of distributions received....................... (1,956) (1,788)
Loss from Chelsea Interactive................................ 3,447 805
Proceeds from non-compete receivable......................... 4,600 4,600
Amortization of non-compete revenue.......................... (3,852) (3,852)
Additions to deferred lease costs............................ (391) (210)
Other operating activities................................... (349) 208
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Straight-line rent receivable.............................. (1,181) (1,048)
Other assets............................................... 4,670 5,355
Due from affiliates........................................ (787) (2,566)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses...................... (1,310) 2,166
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Net cash provided by operating activities........................ 81,542 76,186
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Cash flows used in investing activities
Additions to rental properties................................... (89,572) (52,699)
Additions to investments in affiliates........................... (15,960) (20,354)
Distributions from investments in affiliates in
excess of earnings........................................... 5,090 -
Additions to deferred development costs.......................... (6,074) (91)
Proceeds from sale of center..................................... - 3,372
Loans to parties................................................. (2,750) -
Payments from related parties.................................... 1,725 -
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Net cash used in investing activities............................ (107,541) (69,772)
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Cash flows used in financing activities
Distributions.................................................... (40,208) (39,001)
Debt proceeds.................................................... 175,155 210,008
Repayments of debt............................................... (134,750) (151,250)
Additions to deferred financing costs............................ (2,054) (3,201)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock........................... 26,110 245
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Net cash used in financing activities............................ 24,253 16,801
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............. (1,746) 23,215
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period................... 18,036 8,862
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period......................... $16,290 $32,077
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
CPG Partners, L.P.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
CPG Partners, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership” or “OP”), which commenced operations on November 2, 1993, is engaged in the development, ownership, acquisition and operation of upscale and fashion-oriented manufacturers’ outlet centers (Premium Portfolio) and other retail centers. As of September 30, 2001, the OP had interests in 58 properties in 28 states and Japan (the “Properties”) that contained approximately 12.5 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). The OP’s premium portfolio included interests in 28 properties containing 8.2 million square feet of GLA near New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Sacramento, Cleveland, Atlanta, Dallas, Portland (Oregon), Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, or at or near tourist destinations including Palm Springs, the Napa Valley, Orlando, and Honolulu. The OP’s other retail portfolio was comprised of 30 centers acquired from a competitor on September 25, 2001 containing approximately 4.3 million square feet of GLA. The sole general partner in the Operating Partnership, Chelsea Property Group, Inc. (the "Company"), is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust.
During 2000 the OP developed a technology-based e-commerce platform through an unconsolidated affiliate, Chelsea Interactive, Inc. (“Chelsea Interactive”). This platform provides fashion and other retail brands with their own customized direct-to-the-consumer Internet online stores, incorporating e-commerce design, development, fulfillment and customer services.
On September 25, 2001 the OP acquired 31 shopping centers (excluding Vegas Pointe Plaza which is to be repurchased in December 2001) from Konover Property Trust, Inc. and it’s affiliates (“Konover”) pursuant to the provisions of an Agreement for Sale dated July 12, 2001. The centers contain a total of approximately 4.3 million square feet of gross leasable area. The total purchase price for the centers was approximately $182.5 million, including the assumption of approximately $131 million of non-recourse mortgage debt. The accompanying financial statements include six days of operations from the acquired properties.
Common ownership of the OP as of September 30, 2001 was approximately as follows:
General Partner 84.1% 16,736,000 units
Limited Partners 15.9% 3,155,000 units
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Total 100.0% 19,891,000
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2001. The balance sheet at December 31, 2000 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the OP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 provides accounting guidance for financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121 Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of. It also supersedes the accounting and reporting of APB Opinion No. 50 “Reporting the Results of Operations- Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions” related to the disposal of a segment of a business. SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Management does not anticipate that its adoption will have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
2. Accounting Changes: Standards Implemented and Transition Adjustment
On January 1, 2001, the OP adopted SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended by SFAS No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 133, as amended, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments. Specifically SFAS No. 133 requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and to measure those instruments at fair value. Additionally, the fair value adjustments will affect either stockholders’ equity or net income depending on whether the derivative instrument qualifies as a hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity.
The OP uses derivative instruments to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements on the value of certain firm commitments and liabilities or on future cash flows. The FASB continues to issue interpretive guidance that could require changes in the OP’s application of the standard and adjustments to the transition amounts. SFAS No. 133 may increase or decrease reported net income and stockholders’ equity prospectively, depending on future levels of interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative instruments and hedged items, but will have no effect on cash flows.
As of January 1, 2001, the adoption of the new standard resulted in derivative instruments reported on the balance sheet as assets of $33,000 and an adjustment of $33,000 to accumulated other comprehensive loss.
3. Acquisitions
On September 25, 2001 the OP acquired 31 shopping centers (excluding Vegas Pointe Plaza which is to be repurchased in December 2001) from Konover Property Trust, Inc. and its affiliates (“Konover”) pursuant to the provisions of an Agreement for Sale dated July 12, 2001. The centers contain a total of approximately 4.3 million square feet of gross leasable area. The total purchase price for the centers was approximately $182.5 million, including the assumption of approximately $131 million of non-recourse mortgage debt. The accompanying financial statements include six days of operations from the acquired properties.
Following is a list of the retail centers acquired from Konover:
Name of Property GLA
Kittery Premium Outlets, formerly Factory Stores of
America at Kittery, Kittery, ME (1) 21,000
Factory Stores of America at:
Vacaville, CA (1) 447,000
Smithfield (I), NC (1) 356,000
Smithfield (II), NC (2), (3) 87,000
Branson, MO (1) 287,000
North Bend, WA (1) 223,000
Draper, UT (1) 184,000
Georgetown, KY (1) 177,000
LaMarque, TX (1) 176,000
Mesa, AZ (1) 167,000
Crossville, TN (1) 151,000
Tri-Cities, TN (2) 133,000
Iowa, LA (1), (3) 131,000
Tupelo, MS (2) 129,000
Tucson, AZ (1) 127,000
Story City, IA (1) 112,000
Boaz, AL (1), (3) 105,000
West Frankfort, IL (1) 91,000
Arcadia, LA (1) 90,000
Nebraska City, NE (1) 90,000
Lebanon, MO (1) 86,000
Graceville, FL (1) 84,000
Corsicana, TX (1) 64,000
Hanson, KY (1) 64,000
Hempstead, TX (2) 64,000
Livingston, TX (1) 64,000
Mineral Wells, TX (1) 64,000
Union City, TN (1) 60,000
Lake George, NY (1) 44,000
Community Centers:
MacGregor Village, Cary NC (1) 142,000
Dare Center , Kill Devil, NC (1), (3) 115,000
North Ridge, Raleigh, NC (1) 165,000
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Total 4,300,000
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encumbered unencumbered subject to ground leases with termination dates ranging from 2007 to 2058. Certain ground leases allow for renewal terms from 4 to 30 years. |
The following condensed pro forma (unaudited) information assumes the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2000:
Nine Months ended
September 30,
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2001 2000
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Total revenue............................ $176,057 $162,793
Net income to common unitholders......... 37,566 35,003
Earnings per share:
Basic:
Net income to common unitholders.... $2.25 $2.12
Diluted:
Net income to common unitholders.... $2.19 $2.10
4. Investments in Affiliates
The OP holds interests in domestic and international joint ventures including a 49% interest in F/C Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“F/C”), a 40% interest in Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd. (“Chelsea Japan”), a 50% interest in Orlando Premium Outlets with Simon Property Group, Inc. (“Simon”) and minority interests in outlet centers and development projects in Europe operated by Value Retail PLC (“Value Retail”). The OP owns 40% of the common stock and 100% of the preferred stock of Chelsea Interactive.
Non-controlling investments are accounted for under the equity method. Income from unconsolidated investments and loss from Chelsea Interactive includes equity-in-earnings, management advisory, license and guarantee fees earned from these affiliates.
The following is a summary of investments in and amounts due from affiliates during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 (in thousands):
Chelsea Chelsea Value
F/C Japan Simon Interact. Retail Other Total
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Balance 12/31/00... $33,114 $ 6,245 $15,922 $ 29,899 $4,742 $ 1,707 $ 91,629
Additional
investment.. 1,528 561 - 9,447 318 (80) 11,774
Income (loss) from
unconsolidated
investments .. 4,580 2,388 3,567 (3,447) 165 (191) 7,062
Distributions
and fees (3,315) (1,670) (9,074) - - - (14,059)
Other 325 1,038 (791) 217 (2) 787
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Balance 9/30/01 $ 36,232 $ 8,562 $9,624 $ 36,116 $5,225 $ 1,434 $ 97,193
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The OP’s share of income before depreciation, depreciation expense and income from unconsolidated investments for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
2001 2000
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Inc. Inc. (loss) Inc. Inc. (loss)
(loss) from (loss) from
Before Unconsol. Before Unconsol.
Depr. Depr. Inv. Depr. Depr. Inv.
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F/C $ 2,345 $ 677 $1,668 $ - $ - $ -
Chelsea Japan 1,214 382 832 1,728 280 1,448
Simon 2,077 569 1,508 1,168 585 583
Other (55) - (55) 168 - 168
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Total $ 5,581 $1,628 $ 3,953 $ 3,064 $ 865 $2,199
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Chelsea Interactive ($ 580) $ 897 ($ 1,477) ($450) $ 80 ($530)
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The OP’s share of income before depreciation, depreciation expense and income from unconsolidated investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are as follows (in thousands):
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2001 2000
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Inc. Inc. (loss) Inc. Inc. (loss)
(loss) from (loss) from
Before Unconsol. Before Unconsol.
Depr. Depr. Inv. Depr. Depr. Inv.
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F/C $6,574 $1,994 $4,580 $ - $ - $ -
Chelsea Japan 3,389 1,001 2,388 1,728 280 1,448
Simon 5,272 1,705 3,567 1,502 585 917
Other (26) - (26) 279 - 279
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Total $15,209 $4,700 $10,509 $3,509 $865 $2,644
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Chelsea Interactive ($1,497) $1,950 ($3,447) ($642) $163 ($805)
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5. Properties held for sale
As of September 30, 2001 properties held for sale represents the fair value, less estimated costs to sell of the following properties:
Carrying Value
GLA (in thousands)
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Mammoth Premium Outlets (1) 35,000 $ 4,852
Factory Stores of America at LaMarque (2) 176,000 5,087
Vegas Pointe Plaza (2) 230,000 2,537
Factory Stores of America at Tucson (2) 127,000 1,700
Factory Stores of America at West Frankfort (2) 91,000 560
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659,000 $14,736
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(1) On October 9, 2001 the OP sold Mammoth Premium Outlets for a net sales price approximating the carrying value.
(2) The OP has executed a purchase and sale agreement or is actively marketing these properties which were acquired in the Konover transaction. It is expected that each sale will take place within one year and that the sales proceeds will approximate carrying value.
For the three months and nine month ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 the centers held for sale accounted for less than 1% of OP revenues and net operating income.
6. Non-Compete Agreement
The OP recognized income from its non-compete agreement with The Mills Corporation of $3.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000. Such amounts are included in other income.
7. Debt
The OP has a $160 million senior unsecured bank line of credit (the “Senior Credit Facility”) and has an annual right to request a one-year extension which may be granted at the option of the lenders. The OP’s lenders have agreed to extend the Facility until March 30, 2004. The Senior Credit Facility bears interest on the outstanding balance, payable monthly, at a rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.05% (3.72% at September 30, 2001) or the prime rate, at the OP’s option. The LIBOR rate spread ranges from 0.85% to 1.25% depending on the OP’s Senior Debt rating. A fee on the unused portion of the Senior Credit Facility is payable quarterly at rates ranging from 0.15% to 0.25% depending on the balance outstanding. At September 30, 2001, $17.0 million was outstanding.
The OP also has a $5 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) which carries the same interest rate and maturity as the Senior Credit Facility.
A summary of the terms of the Unsecured Notes outstanding as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 is as follows:
September 30, December 31, Effective
2001 2000 Yield (1)
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7.75% Unsecured Notes due January 2001..... $ - $99,987 7.85%
8.375% Unsecured Notes due August 2005..... 49,888 49,877 8.44%
7.25% Unsecured Notes due October 2007..... 124,801 124,776 7.29%
8.625% Unsecured Notes due August 2009..... 49,917 49,902 8.66%
8.25% Unsecured Notes due February 2011.... 148,633 - 8.40%
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Total $373,239 $324,542
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(1) Including discount on the notes
A summary of the terms of the mortgage debt outstanding as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 and the related Net Book Value of the associated collateral ("NBV") and interest rate as of September 30, 2001 are as follows:
September 30, December 31, Interest
2001 2000 Due Date Rate NBV
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REMIC Loan (1) $65,229 $ - Dec. 2001 3.71% $105,045
Construction Loan (2) 27,148 21,526 Feb. 2003 4.36% 39,733
Bank Mortgage Loan (3) 68,500 69,250 April 2010 7.26% 74,591
Mortgage Loan (4) 72,622 - March 2013 7.67% 75,049
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$233,499 $90,776 $ 294,418
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| (1) | REMIC Loans were assumed as part of the September 25, 2001, Konover acquisition and include Class A, B and C Loans, that have a blended stated fixed interest rate of 7.85%. The OP received a $0.5 million interest rate spread credit at closing reducing the annual interest effective rate to 3.71% until the loans are prepaid on December 3, 2001. |
| (2) | Construction Loan bears interest equal to LIBOR plus 1.375% or 4.36% at September 30,2001. |
| (3) | Bank Mortgage Loan bears interest equal to LIBOR plus 1.50% (5.08% at September 30, 2001) or prime rate plus 1.0%. In December 2000, the OP entered into an interest swap agreement to hedge against unfavorable fluctuation in the LIBOR rates by fixing the interest rate at 7.26% until January 2006. As of September 30, 2001, the OP recognized net interest expense of $0.6 million on the hedge which is included in interest expense. The loan terms call for quarterly principal amortization of $0.3 million through April 2005 and $0.5 million per quarter until maturity. |
| (4) | Mortgage Loan was assumed as part of the September 25, 2001 Konover acquisition. The stated interest rate of 9.1% was greater than that available to the OP in the public debt markets. Accordingly the OP recorded a $6.9 million debt premium that will be amortized over the period of the loan and which reduces the effective interest rate to 7.67%. The loan calls for fixed monthly debt service payments of $0.5 million for interest plus principal based on a 26-year amortization schedule. The Mortgage loan matures in March 2028 but can be prepaid in March 2013. |
Interest and loan costs of approximately $0.4 million and $1.4 million were capitalized as development costs during the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively; and approximately $1.5 million and $3.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
8. Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Hedging
In the normal course of business, the OP is exposed to the effect of interest rate and foreign currency changes. The OP limits these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives. For interest rate exposures, derivatives are used primarily to align rate movements between interest rates associated with the OP’s leasing income and other financial assets with interest rates on related debt, and manage the cost of borrowing obligations. For foreign currency exposures, derivatives are used primarily to align movements between currency rates to protect forecasted returns of fees to the U.S.
The OP has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. When viewed in conjunction with the underlying and offsetting exposure that the derivatives are designed to hedge, the OP has not sustained a material loss from those instruments nor does it anticipate any material adverse effect on its net income or financial position in the future from the use of derivatives.
To manage interest rate and foreign currency risk, the OP may employ options, forwards, interest rate swaps, caps and floors or a combination thereof depending on the underlying exposure. The OP undertakes a variety of borrowings including lines of credit, medium- and long-term financings. To reduce overall interest cost, the OP may use interest rate instruments, typically interest rate swaps, to convert some or all of its variable rate debt to fixed rate debt, or even a portion of its fixed-rate debt to variable rate. Interest rate differentials that arise under these swap contracts are recognized in interest expense over the life of the contracts. The resulting cost of funds is usually lower than that which would have been available if debt with matching characteristics was issued directly.
The OP employs interest rate and foreign currency forwards or purchased options to hedge qualifying anticipated transactions. Gains and losses are deferred and recognized in net income in the same period that the underlying hedged transaction affects net income, expires or is otherwise terminated or assigned. As of September 30, 2001, there was $4.3 million in deferred losses included in other comprehensive loss.
The following table summarizes the notional values and fair values of the OP’s derivative financial instruments.
At September 30, 2001
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Hedge Type Notional Value Rate Maturity Fair Value
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1) Swap, Cash Flow $68.5 mil 5.7625% 1/1/06 ($4.3 mil)
The notional value and fair value of the swap provide an indication of the extent of the OP’s involvement in financial derivative instruments at September 30, 2001 but do not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.
On September 30, 2001, the derivative instrument was reported at its fair value as other liabilities of $4.3 million.
At March 31, 2001, the OP had a yen forward contract with a notional value of $1.4 million and a fair value of $0.04 million as a hedge against its yen denominated receivable. On June 21, 2001 the receivable and yen forward contract were settled and the OP received $1.4 million.
Interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges hedge the future cash outflows on debt. Interest rate swaps that convert variable payments to fixed payments, interest rate caps, floors, collars, and forwards are cash flow hedges. The unrealized gains/losses in the fair value of cash flow hedges are reported on the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent they are offsetting and otherwise qualify in the period for cash flow hedge accounting. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified to earnings. This reclassification occurs over the same time period in which the hedge items affect earnings. Within the next twelve months, the OP expects to reclassify to earnings approximately $1.0 million of the current balance held in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The OP hedges its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions other than those associated with existing floating rate debt over a maximum period of 12 months. During the forecast period, unrealized gains and losses in the hedging instrument will be reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Once the hedged transaction takes place, the hedge gains and losses will be reported in earnings during the same period in which the hedged item is recognized in earnings.
9. Partners' Capital
Following is a statement of partners’ capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 (in thousands):
General Limited Preferred Accum. Other Total
Partner's Partners' Partner's Comp. Partners'
Capital Capital Capital Loss Capital
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Balance December 31, 2000............. $271,482 $37,888 $63,315 ($123) $372,562
Net income............................. 32,959 10,213 - - 43,172
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation...... - - - 16 16
Interest rate swap................ - - - (4,288) (4,288)
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Total comprehensive income............. 38,900
Common distributions................... (38,297) (7,383) - - (45,680)
Preferred distribution................. (3,141) (4,386) - - (7,527)
Contributions (net of costs)........... 26,110 - - - 26,110
Transfer of limited partners' interest. 2,235 (2,235) - - -
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Balance September 30, 2001............ $291,348 $34,097 $63,315 ($4,395) $384,365
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On July 30, 2001, the Company completed the sale of 545,000 shares of common stock to an institutional investor at a net price of $46 per share, yielding net proceeds of $24.8 million that were used to partially fund the acquisition of the Konover assets and for general corporate purposes.
In October 2001, the Company sold two million shares of common stock at a price of $45 per share, yielding net proceeds of $85.0 million, which were used to repay borrowings under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
10. Distributions
On September 30, 2001, the Board of Directors of the OP declared a $0.78 per unit distribution to unitholders of record on September 30, 2001. The distribution, totaling $15.5 million, was paid on October 15, 2001.
11. Income Taxes
No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements since such taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the individual partners.
12. Net Income Per Common Partnership Unit
Net income per partnership unit is determined by allocating net income to the general partner (including the general partner’s preferred unit allocation) and the limited partners based on their weighted average partnership units outstanding during the respective periods presented.
13. Commitments and Contingencies
The 50/50 Orlando Premium Outlets (“OPO”) joint venture with Simon has a $66.0 million construction loan that is due in March 2002 and has two one year extensions. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.30% (4.65% at September 30, 2001) and is 10% guaranteed by each of the OP and Simon and as of September 30, 2001, $58.4 million was outstanding. Changes in debt service coverage ratio provide for a guarantee ranging from 10% to 25% per guarantor and a LIBOR interest rate spread ranging from 130 to 150 basis points.
In October 1999, an equity investee of the OP entered into a 4 billion yen (approximately US $33.5 million) line of credit guaranteed by the Company and OP to fund its share of Chelsea Japan’s construction costs. The line of credit bears interest at yen LIBOR plus 1.35% (1.4106% at September 30, 2001) is due April 2002 and has two one year extensions. At September 30, 2001, 1.32 billion yen (approximately US $11.0 million) was outstanding under the loan. In March 2000, Chelsea Japan entered into a 3.8 billion yen (approximately US $31.8 million) loan with a bank to fund construction costs. As of September 30, 2001, the entire facility was outstanding and bears interest at 2.20%. The loan is secured by the two operating properties and is 40% guaranteed by the OP.
The OP has agreed under a standby facility to provide up to $22.0 million in limited debt service guarantees for loans provided to Value Retail PLC and affiliates, to construct outlet centers in Europe. The term of the standby facility is three years and guarantees shall not be outstanding for longer than five years after project completion. As of September 30, 2001, the OP had provided limited debt service guarantees of approximately $17.0 million to Value Retail PLC. In October 2001, the guarantee was increased to $24.1 million until April 2002 at which time it will revert to $22.0 million.
Accrued expenses and other liabilities include $14.4 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively, related to a deferred unit incentive program with certain key officers to be paid in 2002. Included in other assets is $2.8 million and $7.4 million at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively, related to the present value of future payments to be received from The Mills Corporation under the Houston non-compete agreement.
The OP is not presently involved in any material litigation nor, to its knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against the OP or its properties, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the costs, if any, incurred by the OP related to any of this litigation will not materially affect the financial position, operating results or liquidity of the OP.
14. Related Party Information
During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 the OP received a $1.2 million payoff for one of the loans outstanding to unit holders and a $0.5 million pay down on the other unit holder loan. On September 28, 2001 the OP advanced $2.7 million to a unit holder to acquire approximately 10% non-voting equity interest in Chelsea Interactive. The unit holder issued a note that is secured by OP units, bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points per annum, payable quarterly, and is due June 2004. At September 30, 2001 and 2000, $3.2 million and $2.2 million was due from the unit holders, respectively.
15. Reportable Segments
The OP is principally engaged in the development, ownership, acquisition and operation of manufacturers’ outlet centers and has determined that under SFAS No.131 “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” it has three reportable retail real estate segments: domestic premium, domestic other and international. The OP evaluates real estate performance and allocates resources based on Net Operating Income (“NOI”). The primary sources of revenue are generated from tenant base rents, percentage rents and reimbursement revenue. Operating expenses primarily consist of common area maintenance, real estate taxes and promotional expenses. The retail real estate business segments meet the quantitative threshold for determining reportable segments.
Retail Retail
Domestic Domestic Retail
Premium Other International Other (1) Total
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Three months ended September
30, 2001:
NOI $36,921 $447 $1,657 $1,556 $40,581
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Nine months ended September
30, 2001:
NOI $106,571 $447 $4,682 $1,056 $112,756
Total assets $858,646 $198,907 $13,787 $19,983 $1,091,323
(1) Includes results of corporate assets and Chelsea Interactive.
The OP operated in one segment in 2000.
Following is a reconciliation of net operating income to net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 (in thousands):
Three months Nine months
Ended Sept. 30 Ended Sept. 30
2001 2001
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Segment NOI $40,581 $112,756
Interest expense - consolidated (8,891) (26,326)
Interest expense - unconsol. inv. (145) (445)
Depreciation expense - consolidated (12,174) (35,479)
Depreciation expense - unconsol. Inv. (2,525) (6,650)
Income tax - unconsol. Inv. (244) (684)
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Net income $16,602 $43,172
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16. Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
In connection with the acquisition of the 31 retail centers from Konover on September 25, 2001, the OP assumed $131.0 million of nonrecourse first mortgage loans.
CPG Partners, L.P.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. These financial statements include all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to reflect a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
General Overview
From October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001, the OP grew by increasing rents at its operating centers, opening three new centers, expanding three centers and acquiring 35 centers. Increasing rents at comparable centers resulted in base rent growth of $1.5 million. The opening of one wholly-owned new center and expansion of three wholly-owned centers increased base rent by $2.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively. The acquisition of 31 wholly-owned centers increased base rent by $0.6 million. Income from unconsolidated investments increased by $7.9 million primarily as a result of opening three new centers developed by joint ventures during 2000 and by acquiring a 49% interest in four centers through a joint venture in December 2000.
The OP operated gross leasable area (“GLA”) at September 30, 2001 of 12.5 million square feet including wholly and partially-owned GLA compared to 6.0 million square feet at September 30, 2000 and had an interest in 58 manufacturers’ outlet centers at September 30, 2001 compared to 21 at the end of the same quarter in the prior year. The OP’s premium portfolio included interests in 28 properties containing 8.2 million square feet of GLA. The OP’s other retail portfolio was comprised of 30 centers acquired from a competitor on September 25, 2001 containing approximately 4.3 million square feet of GLA. The accompanying financial statements include six days of operations from the acquired properties.
Net GLA added since October 1, 2000 is detailed as follows:
12 mos 9 mos 3 mos
ended ended ended
September September 30, December
30, 2001 2001 31, 2000
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Changes in GLA (sf in 000's):
New centers developed:
Allen Premium Outlets...................... 206 - 206
Rinku Premium Outlets (40% owned).......... 180 - 180
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Total new centers.............................. 386 - 386
Centers expanded:
Wrentham Premium Outlets.................... 127 - 127
Leesburg Premium Outlets..................... 104 - 104
Allen Premium Outlets......................... 34 34 -
Other (net)................................... 1 - 1
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Total centers expanded 266 34 232
Centers acquired:
Gilroy Premium Outlets(49% owned)............. 577 - 577
Lighthouse Place(49% owned)................... 491 - 491
Waterloo Premium Outlets (49% owned).......... 392 - 392
Kittery Premium Outlets I (49% owned)......... 131 - 131
Kittery Premium Outlets, II (1)............... 21 21 -
Other Retail Centers acquired from Konover (2). 4,279 4,279 -
Total centers acquired 5,891 4,300 1,591
Net GLA added during the period.................... 6,543 4,334 2,209
GLA at end of period............................... 12,493 12,493 8,159
(1) Acquired in the September 25, 2001, Konover transaction and formerly known as Factory Stores of America at Kittery
(2) Excludes Vegas Pointe Plaza acquired as part of the September 25, 2001 acquisition, which is under option and management contracts and is to be repurchased on December 3, 2001.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2001 to the three months ended September 30, 2000.
Net income increased $0.9 million to $16.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $15.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Increases in revenues, primarily the result of new center development, expansions, higher rents on releasing and renewals, the third quarter 2001 acquisition of the Konover properties and net earnings from unconsolidated investments that commenced operations in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2000 were partially offset by the loss from Chelsea Interactive and increases in operating, maintenance, depreciation and amortization and interest expenses.
Base rentals increased $3.6 million, or 13.6%, to $ 30.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $26.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 due to the fourth quarter 2000 opening of Allen Premium Outlets, expansions and higher average rents on new leases and renewals and the third quarter 2001 acquisition of the Konover properties.
Percentage rents remained flat at $4.1 million in 2001 and 2000.
Expense reimbursements, representing contractual recoveries from tenants of certain common area maintenance, operating, real estate tax, promotional and management expenses, increased $ 1.0 million, or 9.4%, to $11.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, due to the recovery of operating and maintenance costs from increased GLA. The average recovery of reimbursable expenses was 90.6% in the third quarter of 2001, compared to 89.7% in the third quarter of 2000.
Other income decreased $0.2 million to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, from $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily due to the pad sale gains in the third quarter of 2000.
Operating and maintenance expenses increased $1.0 million, or 8.4%, to $12.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $11.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was primarily due to costs related to expansions, the new center opening and higher insurance costs on the existing centers.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.6 million, or 14.7%, to $12.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was due to depreciation of expansions and the new center opening.
General and administrative expense decreased $0.3 million to $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 primarily due to a lower accrual for deferred incentive compensation.
Other expenses decreased $0.7 million to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 primarily due to write-off of development costs related to inactive projects in the third quarter of 2000.
Income from unconsolidated investments increased $1.8 million to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. This resulted from equity-in-earnings and fees earned from the OP's unconsolidated investments that commenced operations during the fourth quarter of 2000 offset by one time consulting fees earned in the third quarter of 2000.
The loss from Chelsea Interactive increased $1.0 million to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 due to increased depreciation, selling, general, administrative and maintenance expenses.
Interest in excess of amounts capitalized increased $2.8 million to $8.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 primarily due to higher debt balances and less construction activity.
Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2001 to the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Net income increased $2.5 million to $43.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $40.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Increases in revenues, primarily the result of new center development, expansions, higher rents on releasing and renewals, the third quarter 2001 acquisition of the Konover properties, and net earnings from unconsolidated investments that commenced operations in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2000 were partially offset by the loss from Chelsea Interactive and increases in operating, maintenance, depreciation and amortization and interest expenses.
Base rentals increased $8.2 million, or 10.3%, to $87.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $79.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 due to the fourth quarter 2000 opening of Allen Premium Outlets, expansions and higher average rents on new leases and renewals and the third quarter 2001 acquisition of the Konover properties.
Percentage rents increased $0.1 million or 1.0% to $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $9.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Expense reimbursements, representing contractual recoveries from tenants of certain common area maintenance, operating, real estate tax, promotional and management expenses, increased $4.4 million, or 14.9%, to $34.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $29.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, due to the recovery of operating and maintenance costs from increased GLA. The average recovery of reimbursable expenses was 90.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to 89.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Other income increased $1.3 million to $8.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, from $7.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase is primarily the result of increased interest income offset by higher pad sale gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Operating and maintenance expenses increased $4.4 million, or 13.2%, to $37.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $33.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was primarily due to costs related to expansions, the new center opening and higher insurance costs on the existing centers.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.7 million, or 11.5%, to $35.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $31.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was due to depreciation of expansions and the new center opening.
General and administrative expense increased $0.2 million to $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 primarily due to increased salaries.
Other expenses decreased $0.4 million to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease was primarily due to a 2000 write-off of deferred site expense offset by increases in bad debt in 2001.
Income from unconsolidated investments increased $7.9 million to $10.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. This resulted from equity-in-earnings and fees earned from the OP's unconsolidated investments that commenced operations during the second half of 2000.
The loss from Chelsea Interactive increased $2.6 million to $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 due to increased depreciation, administrative and maintenance expenses.
Interest in excess of amounts capitalized increased $8.8 million to $26.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from $17.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 primarily due to higher debt balances and lower construction balances.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The OP believes it has adequate financial resources to fund operating expenses, distributions, and planned development, construction and acquisition activities over the short-term, which is less than 12 months and the long-term, which is 12 months or more. Operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2000 of $104.5 million is expected to increase with a full year of operations of the 2.9 million square feet of GLA added during 2000, scheduled openings of approximately 145,000 square feet in 2001, representing additional phases of Allen Premium Outlets and the third quarter 2001 acquisition of the 31 Konover properties. As of September 30, 2001, the OP has adequate funding sources to complete and open all current development projects, including those of its e-commerce affiliate, Chelsea Interactive, Inc. and pay off the assumed REMIC loan due in December 2001. This will be accomplished with available cash of $16.3 million, net proceeds of $85.0 million from the two million common shares issued in October 2001 by the Company and approximately $143 million available under the Senior Credit Facility. The OP also has the ability to access the public markets through its $450 million debt shelf registration and the Company's $185 million equity shelf registration.
Operating cash flow is expected to provide sufficient funds for dividends and distributions in accordance with REIT federal income tax requirements. In addition, the OP anticipates retaining sufficient operating cash to fund re-tenanting and lease renewal tenant improvement costs, as well as capital expenditures to maintain the quality of its centers, and meet funding requirements for Chelsea Interactive.
Common distributions declared and recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 were $45.7 million, or $2.34 per share or unit. The OP's dividend payout ratio as a percentage of net income before depreciation and amortization (exclusive of amortization of deferred financing costs ("FFO")) was 61.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The Senior Credit Facility limits aggregate dividends and distributions to the lesser of (i) 90% of FFO on an annual basis or (ii) 100% of FFO for any two consecutive quarters.
In October 2001, the OP sold Mammoth Premium Outlets for a net sale price approximating the carrying value.
During the eighteen month period ended October 2001, the OP completed four new debt financing transactions totaling $360 million, both secured and unsecured and the Company's sale of common stock totaling $115 million. These transactions strengthened the OP's financial flexibility and liquidity by extending and sequencing debt maturities and significantly reducing floating interest rate exposure at favorable rates.
In October 2001, the Company sold two million shares of common stock at a price of $45 per share, yielding net proceeds of $85.0 million, which were used to repay borrowings under the OP's Senior Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
In July 2001, the Company completed the sale of 545,000 shares of common stock to an institutional investor at a net price of $46 per share, yielding proceeds of $24.8 million that were used to partially fund the acquisition of the Konover properties and for general corporate purposes.
On September 25, 2001, the OP acquired a portfolio of 31 retail centers from Konover for a purchase price of approximately $182.5 million including the assumption of debt of approximately $131.0 million. Proceeds from the 545,000 share common stock equity offering, cash on hand and $17 million from the Senior Credit Facility were used to fund the balance of the purchase price.
In January 2001, the OP completed a $150 million offering of 8.25% unsecured term notes due February 2011 (the "8.25% Notes"). The 8.25% Notes were priced to yield 8.396% to investors. Net proceeds from the offering were used to repay $100 million of 7.75% unsecured notes due January 26, 2001, to repay all borrowings outstanding under the OP's Senior Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
Development activity as of September 30, 2001 includes an additional phase of Allen Premium Outlets, totaling 120,000 square feet scheduled to open during the fourth quarter 2001, the 71,000 square foot second phase of Rinku Premium Outlets, located outside Osaka, Japan, scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2002 and Chelsea Interactive. The OP is also in the predevelopment stage of projects outside Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; and Seattle, WA that are expected to open in 2003 and beyond. These projects are under development and there can be no assurance that they will be completed or opened, or that there will not be delays in opening or completion. All current development activity is fully financed either through project specific secured construction financing, the yen denominated line of credit, available cash or through the Senior Credit Facility. The OP will seek to obtain permanent financing once the projects are completed and income has been stabilized.
The OP has minority interests ranging from 5% to 15% in several outlet centers and outlet development projects in Europe. Outlet centers, outside of London, England, Barcelona and Madrid, Spain and Paris, France are currently open and operated by Value Retail PLC and its affiliates. Two new European projects and expansions of the two existing centers are in various stages of development and are expected to open within the next two years. The OP's total investment in Europe as of September 30, 2001 was $5.2 million. The OP has also agreed under a standby facility to provide up to $22.0 million in limited debt service guarantees for loans provided to Value Retail PLC and affiliates, to construct outlet centers in Europe. The term of the standby facility is three years and guarantees shall not be outstanding for longer than five years after project completion. As of September 30, 2001, the OP had provided limited debt service guarantees of $17.0 million for three projects. In October 2001 the guarantee was increased to $24.1 million until April 2002 at which time it will revert to $22.0 million.
To achieve planned growth and favorable returns in both the short and long term, the OP's financing strategy is to maintain a strong, flexible financial position by: (i) maintaining a conservative level of leverage; (ii) extending and sequencing debt maturity dates; (iii) managing exposure to floating interest rates; and (iv) maintaining liquidity. Management believes these strategies will enable the OP to access a broad array of capital sources, including bank or institutional borrowings and secured and unsecured debt and equity offerings, subject to market conditions.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 compared to the corresponding 2000 period, primarily due to increased GLA offset by a reduction of trade accounts payable. Net cash used in investing activities increased $37.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 compared to the corresponding 2000 period, as a result of the acquisition of the Konover portfolio and increased development costs offset by decreased construction activity, increased distributions from joint venture investments, the equity requirements of Chelsea Interactive and proceeds from sale of a center in 2000. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 primarily due to the common stock offering proceeds in July 2001 and reduced debt repayment offset by reduced debt proceeds.
Funds from Operations
Management believes that funds from operations ("FFO") should be considered in conjunction with net income, as presented in the statements of operations included elsewhere herein, to facilitate a clearer understanding of the operating results of the OP. The White Paper on Funds from Operations approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in October 1999 defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from debt restructuring and sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The OP believes that FFO is helpful to investors as a measure of the performance of an equity REIT because, along with cash flow from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities, it provides investors with an indication of the ability of the OP to incur and service debt, to make capital expenditures and to fund other cash needs. The OP computes FFO in accordance with the current standards established by NAREIT which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than the OP. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of the OP's financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of the OP's liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund the OP's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income to common unitholders..................... $14,093 $13,188 $35,645 $33,166
Add (deduct):
Depreciation and amortization - wholly owned....... 12,174 10,616 35,479 31,823
Depreciation and amortization - joint ventures 1,628 865 4,700 865
Amortization of deferred financing costs and
depreciation of non-rental real estate assets.... (480) (423) (1,326) (1,360)
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FFO.................................................. $27,415 $24,246 $74,498 $64,494
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Average diluted shares/units outstanding............. 19,723 19,299 19,457 19,294
Distributions declared per share..................... $0.78 $0.75 $2.34 $2.25
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 provides accounting guidance for financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121 Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of. It also supersedes the accounting and reporting of APB Opinion No. 50 “Reporting the Results of Operations- Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions” related to the disposal of a segment of a business. SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Management does not anticipate that its adoption will have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
Economic Conditions
Substantially all leases contain provisions, including escalations of base rents and percentage rentals calculated on gross sales, to mitigate the impact of inflation. Inflationary increases in common area maintenance and real estate tax expenses are substantially all reimbursed by tenants.
Virtually all tenants have met their lease obligations and the OP continues to attract and retain quality tenants. The OP intends to reduce operating and leasing risks by continually improving its tenant mix, rental rates and lease terms, and by pursuing contracts with creditworthy upscale and national brand-name tenants.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The OP is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from its floating rate debt arrangements. In December 2000, the OP implemented a policy to protect against interest rate and foreign exchange risk. The OP’s primary strategy is to protect against this risk by using derivative transactions as appropriate to minimize the variability that floating rate interest and foreign currency fluctuations could have on cash flow.
In December 2000, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the OP entered into an interest rate swap agreement effective January 2, 2001 with a major financial institution for a notional amount of $69.3 million amortizing to $64.1 million to hedge against unfavorable fluctuations in the LIBOR rates of its secured mortgage loan facility. The hedge effectively produces a fixed interest rate of 7.2625% on the notional amount until January 1, 2006.
The derivative risk related to the settlement of this agreement is deemed to be immaterial as it involves a major financial institution.
At September 30, 2001 a hypothetical 100 basis point adverse move (increase) in US Treasury and LIBOR rates applied to unhedged debt would adversely affect the OP’s annual interest cost by approximately $0.5 million annually.
Following is a summary of the OP’s debt obligations at September 30, 2001 (in thousands):
Expected Maturity Date
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Fair
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Thereafter Total Value
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Fixed Rate Debt: $65,229 - - $49,888 $395,973 $511,090 $516,796
Average Interest Rate: 3.71% - - 8.38%% 7.88% 7.92% -
Variable Rate Debt: - - $27,148 $22,035 - $68,500(1) $117,683 $117,683
22,035
Average Interest Rate: - - 4.36% 3.72% 5.56% 4.94% -
(1) Mortgage hedged to produce a fixed interest rate of 7.26% until January 2006.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
| Part II. | Other Information |
| Item 6. | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
Current Report on Form 8-K, reporting under Items 2 and 7 on an event which occurred September 25, 2001.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
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.
| CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Michael J. Clarke Michael J. Clarke Chief Financial Officer |
Date: November 14, 2001