UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 1-14306
BRE PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland | 94-1722214 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
525 Market Street 4th Floor San Francisco, CA |
94105-2712 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(415) 445-6530
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
x Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-Accelerated Filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
¨ Yes x No
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of July 31, 2008 | 51,046,371 |
BRE PROPERTIES, INC.
June 30, 2008
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PART I |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. Financial Statements: |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007 |
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Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 |
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
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ITEM 2: Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
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PART II |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - Financial Statements.
BRE Properties, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
June 30, 2008 |
December 31, 2007 |
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(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets |
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Real estate portfolio: |
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Direct investments in real estate: |
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Investments in rental properties |
$ | 2,852,184 | $ | 2,823,279 | ||||
Construction in progress |
270,226 | 297,939 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(474,726 | ) | (458,474 | ) | ||||
2,647,684 | 2,662,744 | |||||||
Equity interests in and advances to real estate joint ventures- Investments in rental properties |
62,399 | 62,966 | ||||||
Real estate held for sale, net |
113,034 | 30,548 | ||||||
Land under development |
116,621 | 125,382 | ||||||
Total real estate portfolio |
2,939,738 | 2,881,640 | ||||||
Cash |
10,804 | 6,952 | ||||||
Other assets |
67,815 | 65,068 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 3,018,357 | $ | 2,953,660 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Liabilities: |
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Unsecured senior notes |
$ | 1,540,000 | $ | 1,540,000 | ||||
Unsecured line of credit |
312,000 | 205,000 | ||||||
Mortgage loans payable |
152,816 | 174,082 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
83,272 | 80,406 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
2,088,088 | 1,999,488 | ||||||
Minority interests |
30,981 | 30,980 | ||||||
Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 7,000,000 shares with $25 liquidation preference issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. |
70 | 70 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 51,045,125 and 50,968,448 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. |
510 | 510 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
988,801 | 984,958 | ||||||
Cumulative dividends in excess of accumulated net income |
(90,093 | ) | (62,346 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
899,288 | 923,192 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 3,018,357 | $ | 2,953,660 | ||||
See condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
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2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Revenues |
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Rental income |
$ | 84,839 | $ | 78,320 | ||||
Ancillary income |
3,632 | 3,500 | ||||||
Total revenues |
88,471 | 81,820 | ||||||
Expenses |
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Real estate |
26,144 | 24,111 | ||||||
Provision for depreciation |
19,924 | 18,611 | ||||||
Interest |
21,686 | 20,324 | ||||||
General and administrative |
5,378 | 4,737 | ||||||
Total expenses |
73,132 | 67,783 | ||||||
Other income |
637 | 3,024 | ||||||
Income before minority interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities and discontinued operations |
15,976 | 17,061 | ||||||
Minority interests in income |
(580 | ) | (570 | ) | ||||
Income from investments in unconsolidated entities |
683 | 508 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations |
16,079 | 16,999 | ||||||
Discontinued operations, net |
2,823 | 2,615 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
2,823 | 2,615 | ||||||
Net Income |
18,902 | 19,614 | ||||||
Dividends attributable to preferred stock |
2,953 | 4,468 | ||||||
Net Income available to common shareholders |
$ | 15,949 | $ | 15,146 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.26 | $ | 0.25 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share |
$ | 0.31 | $ | 0.30 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.25 | $ | 0.24 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
$ | 0.31 | $ | 0.29 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic |
51,020 | 50,705 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
51,850 | 51,840 | ||||||
Dividends declared and paid per common share |
$ | 0.5625 | $ | 0.5375 | ||||
See condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Revenues |
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Rental income |
$ | 168,020 | $ | 154,691 | ||||
Ancillary income |
7,016 | 6,809 | ||||||
Total revenues |
175,036 | 161,500 | ||||||
Expenses |
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Real estate |
52,243 | 48,020 | ||||||
Provision for depreciation |
40,041 | 36,825 | ||||||
Interest |
43,147 | 40,097 | ||||||
General and administrative |
10,033 | 9,552 | ||||||
Total expenses |
145,464 | 134,494 | ||||||
Other income |
1,231 | 4,191 | ||||||
Income before minority interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities and discontinued operations |
30,803 | 31,197 | ||||||
Minority interests in income |
(1,161 | ) | (1,149 | ) | ||||
Income from investments in unconsolidated entities |
1,315 | 952 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations |
30,957 | 31,000 | ||||||
Discontinued operations, net |
5,103 | 4,996 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
5,103 | 4,996 | ||||||
Net Income |
36,060 | 35,996 | ||||||
Dividends attributable to preferred stock |
5,906 | 8,936 | ||||||
Net Income available to common shareholders |
$ | 30,154 | $ | 27,060 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.49 | $ | 0.43 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
Basic earnings per common share |
$ | 0.59 | $ | 0.53 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.48 | $ | 0.42 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
$ | 0.58 | $ | 0.52 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic |
51,005 | 50,660 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
51,775 | 51,840 | ||||||
Dividends declared and paid per common share |
$ | 1.1250 | $ | 1.0750 | ||||
See condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 36,060 | $ | 35,996 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows generated by operating activities: |
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Income from investments in unconsolidated entities |
(1,315 | ) | (952 | ) | ||||
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities |
1,365 | 1,257 | ||||||
Provision for depreciation |
40,041 | 36,825 | ||||||
Depreciation from discontinued operations |
509 | 2,428 | ||||||
Noncash stock based compensation expense |
1,994 | 1,966 | ||||||
Minority interests in income |
1,161 | 1,149 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
1,808 | (90 | ) | |||||
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(693 | ) | 5,973 | |||||
Net cash flows generated by operating activities |
80,930 | 84,552 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Additions to land under development |
(10,885 | ) | (82,962 | ) | ||||
Additions to direct investment construction in progress |
(65,563 | ) | (76,452 | ) | ||||
Rehabilitation expenditures and other |
(8,204 | ) | (16,077 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures |
(8,121 | ) | (8,063 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of equity interest in real estate joint venture |
| (4,893 | ) | |||||
Improvements to real estate joint ventures |
(174 | ) | (2,255 | ) | ||||
Additions for furniture, fixture and equipment |
(2,660 | ) | (448 | ) | ||||
Investments in property under contract |
(3,336 | ) | (3,793 | ) | ||||
Net cash flows used in investing activities |
(98,943 | ) | (194,943 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Principal payments on unsecured senior notes and mortgage loans |
(21,266 | ) | (63,451 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured notes, net |
| 297,099 | ||||||
Lines of credit: |
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Advances |
565,000 | 219,000 | ||||||
Repayments |
(458,000 | ) | (280,000 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders |
(57,901 | ) | (54,829 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid to preferred shareholders |
(5,906 | ) | (8,936 | ) | ||||
Distributions to operating company unit holders |
(949 | ) | (878 | ) | ||||
Distributions to other minority members |
(211 | ) | (212 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and other, net |
290 | 3,555 | ||||||
Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan |
808 | 898 | ||||||
Net cash flows generated by financing activities |
21,865 | 112,246 | ||||||
Increase in cash |
3,852 | 1,855 | ||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
6,952 | 10,082 | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | 10,804 | $ | 11,937 | ||||
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Cont. (unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of non cash activities: |
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Transfers of direct investments in real estate-construction in progress to investments in rental properties |
$ | 118,552 | $ | 28,795 | ||
Transfer from land under development to construction in progress |
$ | 20,045 | $ | 31,082 | ||
Transfer of net investment in rental properties to held for sale |
$ | 82,351 | | |||
Change in accrued improvements to direct investments in real estate |
$ | 465 | $ | 1,595 | ||
Transfer of deposits on properties to land under development |
| $ | 7,089 | |||
Change in accrued development costs for construction in progress and land under development |
$ | 4,879 | $ | 5,456 | ||
Change in minority interest units |
| $ | 2,570 | |||
See condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
June 30, 2008
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited 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. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements have been omitted. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2007 has been derived from the audited consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 of BRE Properties, Inc. (the Company or BRE). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments only) necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the dates of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Certain reclassifications have been made from the prior periods presentation to conform to the current periods presentation.
NOTE B STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, (SFAS No. 123(R)) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values.
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method. This method requires the recognition of compensation cost for all share based payments that are unvested as of January 1, 2006. The cost related to stock-based compensation included in the determination of consolidated net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 includes all awards outstanding that vested during these periods.
Stock based compensation awards under BREs plans vest over periods ranging from one to five years. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted. At June 30, 2008, compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized totaled approximately $21,000,000 and the weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is 2.9 years. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, 321,672 restricted shares were awarded and 34,151 restricted shares vested. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, no stock options were awarded.
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NOTE C CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which was revised in December 2003 (Interpretation No. 46), and addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). Under Interpretation No. 46, arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as VIEs. An enterprise is required to consolidate a VIE if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
Under Interpretation No. 46, a VIE is created when (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or (ii) the entitys equity holders as a group either: (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity through voting or similar rights, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity if they occur or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE pursuant to Interpretation No. 46, the enterprise that is deemed to absorb a majority of the expected losses or receive a majority of expected residual returns of the VIE is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE.
Based on the provisions of Interpretation No. 46, the Company has concluded that under certain circumstances when the Company (i) enters into option agreements for the purchase of land or communities from an entity and pays a non-refundable deposit, or (ii) enters into arrangements for the formation of joint ventures, a VIE may be created under condition (ii) (b) or (c) of the previous paragraph. For each VIE created, the Company has computed expected losses and residual returns based on the probability of future cash flows as outlined in Interpretation No. 46. If the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the assets, liabilities and operations of the VIE are consolidated with the Companys financial statements.
At June 30, 2008, the Company has made non-refundable cash deposits for seven purchase option agreements totaling approximately $3,174,000, which are included in Other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate purchase price of properties under option is approximately $79,082,000. The Companys maximum exposure to loss if it elects not to purchase the option properties is $9,600,000 at June 30, 2008. Based on analyses performed under Interpretation No. 46, the Company is not the primary beneficiary in any of the arrangements as of June 30, 2008.
The Company consolidates entities not deemed as VIEs that it has the ability to control. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and other controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
We consider consolidation as outlined in Emerging Issues Task Force No. 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights (EITF 04-5), which provides guidance on consolidations for Limited Partnerships and similar entities. Under EITF 04-5 the managing member of a limited liability company, or LLC, is presumed to control the LLC and must prove non-managing member(s) have certain rights that preclude the managing member from exercising unilateral control. Based on the provisions of EITF 04-5, we have reviewed our control as the General Partner of our joint venture assets and concluded that we do not have control over any of the LLCs that we manage.
After considering the potential consolidation under Interpretation No. 46 and EITF 04-5, we consider guidance under Accounting Principles Board No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock (APB 18), and Statement of Position No. 78-9, Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (SOP 78-9). Based upon the provisions of both APB 18 and SOP 78-9, we have applied the equity method of accounting to our investments in joint ventures.
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NOTE D DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The results of operations for properties sold during the period or designated as held for sale at the end of the period are required to be classified as discontinued operations if deemed a component of an entity. The property-specific components of net earnings that are classified as discontinued operations include operating results, depreciation expense recognized prior to the classification as held for sale, and the net gain or loss on disposal. The Company allocates interest to discontinued operations to the extent that the property was encumbered.
At June 30, 2008, the Company had six operating apartment communities and one excess land parcel classified as held for sale under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144). The six operating apartment communities are located in: Sacramento (4), San Francisco (1) and Seattle (1), totaling 1,484 units. The estimated proceeds less anticipated costs to sell the assets held for sale at June 30, 2008 are greater than the carrying values as of June 30, 2008. No depreciation has been recorded on the operating communities since February 2008. The operating results for the six operating apartment communities classified as held for sale have been classified as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
During the second quarter of 2008, the combined results of operations generated by the six operating properties held for sale during the second quarter of 2008 and the four properties sold during 2007 are included in the discontinued operations line on the consolidated statements of income and total $2,823,000. The four communities, totaling 873 units, were sold during the second half of 2007 for an aggregate sales price of approximately $108,400,000, resulting in a net gain on sale of approximately $56,000,000.
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the Company sold a stabilized community, Pinnacle at Blue Ravine, a 260-unit property in Folsom, California, which was reported as held for sale at June 30, 2008. Sales proceeds totaled approximately $40,000,000 resulting in a net gain on sale of approximately $8,500,000 during third quarter of 2008.
The following is a breakdown of the combined results of operations for the operating apartment communities included in discontinued operations:
For the Three Months ended June 30, |
For the Six Months ended June 30, |
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2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||||||||
Rental and ancillary income |
$ | 4,524 | $ | 6,489 | $ | 8,924 | $ | 12,801 | ||||||||
Real estate expenses |
(1,701 | ) | (2,502 | ) | (3,277 | ) | (4,885 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for depreciation |
| (1,127 | ) | (509 | ) | (2,428 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense |
$ | | $ | (245 | ) | $ | (35 | ) | $ | (492 | ) | |||||
Income from discontinued operations, net |
$ | 2,823 | $ | 2,615 | $ | 5,103 | $ | 4,996 | ||||||||
Gain on sales |
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Total discontinued operations |
$ | 2,823 | $ | 2,615 | $ | 5,103 | $ | 4,996 | ||||||||
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NOTE E EQUITY
On April 26, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase an aggregate of up to $100,000,000 in shares of BRE common stock. As of August 4, 2008, the Company has not purchased any shares under this authorization.
On September 14, 2007, the Company redeemed all 3,000,000 shares of 8.08% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $25.42644 per share. The redemption price was equal to the original issuance price of $25.00 per share, plus unpaid dividends accrued to the redemption date. The initial issuance costs totaling $2,768,000 associated with this series of perpetual preferred stock was expensed during the third quarter 2007. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, 55,648 shares of common stock were issued under the Companys stock based compensation plans and 20,742 shares of common stock were issued under the Companys direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan.
NOTE F LEGAL MATTERS
During 2001, the Company completed the Pinnacle Galleria joint venture development, a 236 unit operating community in Roseville, California. During 2007, it was determined that breezeways and stair casings needed replacement as a result of construction defects and product failure. The Company requested that the various responsible subcontractors replace the original construction, but not all subcontractors elected to participate. As a result, the Company hired an unrelated subcontractor to perform the repairs and a claim was filed against the original subcontractors.
During the second quarter of 2007, the Company reached a binding settlement with one subcontractor for $1,900,000, which was recognized in Other Income. The Company is still pursuing claims against other subcontractors.
As of June 30, 2008, there were no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of the Companys properties are the subject, which management anticipates would have a material effect upon the Companys consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
NOTE G UNSECURED DEBT
On March 13, 2007, the Company completed a $300,000,000 offering of senior unsecured notes. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15; the notes mature on March 15, 2017. These 10-year notes were issued at 99.863% of par value, with a coupon rate of 5.50%. Net proceeds from the offering, after all discounts, commissions, and issuance costs totaled approximately $297,000,000.
On September 18, 2007, the Company amended and restated its credit agreement with a group of 18 lenders, increasing the size of the revolving credit facility from $600,000,000 to $750,000,000 and extending the maturity date from January 18, 2010 to September 18, 2012. The new amended and restated facility has a five-year term. Based on our current debt ratings, the line of credit accrues interest at LIBOR plus 47.5 basis points. In addition, the Company pays a 0.15% annual facility fee on the capacity of the facility. Borrowings under the revolving unsecured line of credit totaled $312,000,000 at June 30, 2008, compared to $205,000,000 at December 31, 2007. Borrowings under the credit facility are used to fund acquisition and development activities as well as for general corporate purposes. The Company typically reduces its outstanding balance on the revolving unsecured line of credit with available cash balances.
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NOTE H NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial StatementsAn Amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). This statement establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary (commonly referred to as minority interest) and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require the noncontrolling interest to be reported as a component of equity. Changes in a parents ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest will be accounted for as equity transactions and any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary will be initially measured at fair value. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. This statement will be adopted by the Company beginning in its fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, as required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 160 will have on its consolidated financial statements, when it becomes effective.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations. This statement requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction and recognize contingent consideration arrangements and pre-acquisition loss and gain contingencies at their acquisition-date fair value. The acquirer is required to capitalize in-process research and development assets acquired and expense, as incurred, acquisition related transaction costs. The statement requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users of the financial statements all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. This statement will be adopted by the Company beginning in its fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, as required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, when it becomes effective.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activitiesan amendment of SFAS No. 133 (SFAS 161). This statement requires disclosures of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. This Statement will be adopted by the Company beginning the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, as required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 161 will have on its consolidated financial statements, when it becomes effective.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB staff position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May be Settled in cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)(APB 14-1). APB 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) upon conversion separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instruments in a manner that reflects the issuers nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. APB 14-1 requires the initial debt proceeds from the sale of a companys convertible debt instrument to be allocated between the liability component and the equity component. The resulting debt discount will be amortized over the debt
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instruments expected life as additional interest expense. As a result, a lower net income will be reflected as interest expense would include both the current periods amortization of the debt discount and the instruments coupon interest. The additional interest expense recorded will result in an increased level of capitalized interest in accordance with SFAS 34, Capitalization of Interest Cost. APB-14-1 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. Retroactive application is required for all periods presented. APB 14-1 will be adopted by the Company beginning in its fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, as required. The interest expense from the Companys 4.125% Convertible Senior Notes due August 2026, which were issued in August of 2006, will be impacted by APB 14-1. The Company is currently evaluating the impact APB 14-1 will have on its consolidated financial statements, when it becomes effective.
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ITEM 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, we have made forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements pertain to, among other things, our capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. You should not rely on these statements as predictions of future events because there is no assurance that the events or circumstances reflected in the statements can be achieved or will occur. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as believes, expects, may, will, should, seeks, approximately, intends, plans, pro forma, estimates or anticipates or in their negative form or other variations, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise or incapable of being realized. The following factors, among others, could affect actual results and future events: defaults or non-renewal of leases, illiquidity of real estate and reinvestment risk, our regional focus in the Western United States, insurance coverage, increased interest rates and operating costs, failure to obtain necessary outside financing, difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and in effecting acquisitions, failure to successfully integrate acquired properties and operations, risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities), failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code as of 1986, as amended, environmental uncertainties, risks related to natural disasters, financial market fluctuations, changes in real estate and zoning laws and increases in real property tax rates. Our success also depends upon economic trends, including interest rates, income tax laws, governmental regulation, legislation, population changes and other factors. Do not rely solely on forward-looking statements, which only reflect managements analysis. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Executive Summary
We are a self-administered equity real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on the acquisition, development and management of multifamily apartment communities in eight metropolitan markets of the Western United States. At June 30, 2008, our portfolio had real estate assets with a net book value of approximately $2.9 billion that included 80 wholly or majority-owned apartment communities, aggregating 22,680 units; thirteen multifamily communities owned in joint ventures, comprised of 4,080 apartment units; and seven wholly or majority-owned apartment communities (excluding Stadium Park II) in various stages of construction and development, totaling 2,077 units. We earn revenue and generate cash primarily by collecting monthly rent from our apartment residents.
We currently have five communities with a total of 1,367 units under construction, for a total estimated investment of $456,600,000, and an estimated balance to complete totaling $186,400,000. Expected delivery dates for these units range from fourth quarter 2008 through third quarter 2010. The development communities are located in Southern California, Northern California and the Seattle, Washington metro area. At June 30, 2008, we owned three parcels of land for future development located in Northern and Southern California.
Our year-over-year operating results reflect increased property-level same-store performance, rental and ancillary income from acquisitions completed or stabilized during 2007, and properties in the lease-up phase of development. We define same-store properties as stabilized apartment communities owned by the company for at least five full quarters. Acquired communities and recently completed development properties are considered non-same-store communities.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
Rental and ancillary income
Total rental and ancillary revenues were $88,471,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $81,820,000 for the same period in 2007. The increase in total rental and ancillary revenues was generated from both same-store and non same-store communities. In the second quarter of 2008, on a same-store basis, rental and ancillary revenues increased $3,036,000, or 3.9%, primarily due to increases in market rents. Monthly market rents in the same-store portfolio for the second quarter 2008 increased 3.9% to $1,495 per unit from $1,439 in the second quarter of 2007. We define our non same-store communities as communities acquired, developed and stabilized after March 31, 2007. These non same-store communities increased revenue by $3,615,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. During the 15 months subsequent to March 31, 2007, we completed the construction of 872 units.
A summary of the components of revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, 2008 |
Three months ended June 30, 2007 |
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Revenues | % of Total Revenues |
Revenues | % of Total Revenues |
% Change from 2007 to 2008 |
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Rental income |
$ | 84,839 | 96 | % | $ | 78,320 | 96 | % | 8 | % | |||||
Ancillary income |
3,632 | 4 | % | 3,500 | 4 | % | 4 | % | |||||||
Total revenues |
$ | 88,471 | 100 | % | $ | 81,820 | 100 | % | 8 | % | |||||
The total increase in revenues of $6,651,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with the three months ended June 30, 2007 generated from same-store and non same-store communities was as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
2008 Increase |
% Increase from 2007 to 2008 |
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Same-store communities |
$ | 3,036 | 4 | % | ||
Non Same-store communities |
3,615 | 90 | % | |||
Total increase in rental and ancillary revenues (excluding revenues from discontinued operations) |
$ | 6,651 | 8 | % | ||
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Real estate expenses
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, real estate expenses totaled $26,144,000 as compared with $24,111,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The year-over-year increase in total real estate expenses was attributable to same-store and non same-store communities. Same-store expenses increased $852,000, or 3.8%. Non same-store expenses increased $1,181,000, or 68.2% from the quarter ended June 30, 2007 which represents the increase in the year-over-year size of the portfolio.
A summary of the categories of real estate expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, 2008 |
Three months ended June 30, 2007 |
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Expense | % of Total Revenues |
Expense | % of Total Revenues |
% Change from 2007 to 2008 |
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Same-store |
$ | 23,231 | $ | 22,379 | 4 | % | |||||||||
Non same-store |
2,913 | 1,732 | 68 | % | |||||||||||
Total real estate Expenses |
$ | 26,144 | 30 | % | $ | 24,111 | 30 | % | 8 | % | |||||
Interest expense
Interest expense was $21,686,000 (net of $5,075,000 of interest capitalized to the cost of apartment communities under development and construction) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $1,362,000, or 6.7%, from the comparable period in 2007. Interest expense was $20,324,000 for the same period in 2007 (net of $6,313,000 of interest capitalized to the cost of apartment communities under development and construction). The year-over-year increase is primarily due to higher average borrowings outstanding partially offset by a lower average cost of floating rate debt.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses totaled $5,378,000 and $4,737,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The $641,000, or 14%, increase in the current period is primarily due to compensation costs related to increased staffing levels.
Other income
Other income for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 totaled $637,000 and is comprised of approximately $112,000 of interest income, approximately $435,000 which relates to management fee income and $74,000 in insurance settlement proceeds. Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 totaled $3,024,000 and is comprised of approximately $1,900,000 in legal settlement proceeds, $660,000 of interest on excess cash proceeds from the $300,000,000 offering of 10-year senior unsecured notes and approximately $300,000 which relates to management fee income.
Discontinued operations
SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144) requires the results of operations for properties sold during the period or designated as held for sale at the end of the period and deemed a component of an entity to be classified as discontinued operations. The property-specific components of net earnings that are classified as discontinued operations include all property-related revenues and operating expenses, depreciation expense recognized prior to the classification as held for sale, and property-specific interest expense to the extent there is secured debt on the property. In addition, the net gain or loss on the eventual disposal of properties held for sale is reported as discontinued operations.
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At June 30, 2008, we had six operating apartment communities and one excess land parcel classified as held for sale under the provisions of SFAS 144. The six operating apartment communities are located in: Sacramento (4), San Francisco (1) and Seattle (1), totaling 1,484 units. The estimated proceeds less anticipated costs to sell the assets held for sale at June 30, 2008 are greater than the carrying values as of June 30, 2008. No depreciation has been recorded on the operating apartment communities since February 2008. The operating results for the six operating communities classified as held for sale have been classified as discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
During the second half of 2007, we sold four communities totaling 873 units. The four communities were sold for an aggregate sales price of approximately $108,400,000, resulting in a net gain on sale of approximately $56,000,000.
During the second quarter of 2008, the combined results of operations generated by the six operating apartment communities held for sale during the second quarter 2008 are included in discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of income and total $2,823,000. During the second quarter of 2007, the combined results of operations generated by the six operating apartment communities held for sale during the second quarter 2008 and the four properties sold during 2007 are included in the discontinued operations line on the consolidated statements of income and total $2,615,000.
Dividends attributable to preferred stock
Dividends attributable to preferred stock for the first quarter of 2008 and 2007 represent the portion of dividends on our 6.75% Series C and 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. For 2007, dividends attributable to preferred stock include dividends on our 8.08% Series B preferred stock, which was redeemed on September 14, 2007. All of our currently outstanding series of preferred stock have a $25.00 per share liquidation preference.
Net Income available to common shareholders
As a result of the various factors mentioned above, net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $15,949,000, or $0.31 per diluted share, as compared with $15,146,000 or $0.29 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2007.
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
Rental and ancillary income
Total rental and ancillary revenues were $175,036,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $161,500,000 for the same period in 2007. The increase in total rental and ancillary revenues was generated from both same-store and non same-store communities. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, on a same store basis, rental and ancillary revenues increased $6,559,000, or 4.3%, primarily due to increases in market rents. Monthly market rents in the same-store portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2008 grew 4% to $1,485 per unit from $1,427 during the same period of 2007. We define our non-same-store communities as communities acquired, developed and stabilized after December 31, 2007. These non same-store communities increased revenue by $6,977,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. During the 18 months subsequent to December 31, 2006, we completed the construction of 872 units.
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A summary of the components of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
Six months ended June 30, 2008 |
Six months ended June 30, 2007 |
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Revenues | % of Total Revenues |
Revenues | % of Total Revenues |
% Increase from 2007 to 2008 |
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Rental income |
$ | 168,020 | 96 | % | $ | 154,691 | 96 | % | 9 | % | |||||
Ancillary income |
7,016 | 4 | % | 6,809 | 4 | % | 3 | % | |||||||
Total revenues |
$ | 175,036 | 100 | % | $ | 161,500 | 100 | % | 8 | % | |||||
The total increase in revenues of $13,536,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared with the six months ended June 30, 2007 generated from same-store and non same-store communities was as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
2008 Increase |
% Increase from 2007 to 2008 |
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Same-store communities |
$ | 6,559 | 4 | % | ||
Non Same-store communities |
6,977 | 93 | % | |||
Total increase in rental and ancillary revenues (excluding revenues from discontinued operations) |
$ | 13,536 | 8 | % | ||
Real estate expenses
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, real estate expenses totaled $52,243,000 as compared with $48,020,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The year-over-year increase in total real estate expenses was attributable to both same-store and non same-store communities. Same-store expenses increased $2,089,000, or 4.7%, the year over year increase was related to repair and maintenance items and the timing of these activities as compared with similar maintenance programs in 2007. Non same-store expenses increased $2,134,000 from the six months ended June 30, 2007 and represents the increase in year over year size of the portfolio.
A summary of the categories of real estate expenses for the six months ended June, 2008 and 2007 follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
Six months ended June 30, 2008 |
Six months ended June 30, 2007 |
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Expense | % of Total Revenues |
Expense | % of Total Revenues |
% Change from 2007 to 2008 |
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Same-store |
$ | 46,511 | $ | 44,422 | 5 | % | |||||||||
Non same-store |
5,732 | 3,598 | 59 | % | |||||||||||
Total real estate Expenses |
$ | 52,243 | 30 | % | $ | 48,020 | 30 | % | 9 | % | |||||
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Interest expense
Interest expense was $43,147,000 (net of interest capitalized to the cost of apartment communities under development of $10,699,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $3,050,000, or 8%, from the comparable period in 2007. Interest expense was $40,097,000 for the same period in 2007 and was net of $12,136,000 of interest capitalized to the cost of apartment communities under construction. The year over year increase is primarily due to higher than average borrowings offset by a lower overall cost of debt.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses totaled $10,033,000 and $9,552,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The $481,000 or 5% increase in the current period is primarily due to compensation costs related to increased staffing levels.
Other income
Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled $1,231,000 and is comprised of approximately $260,000 of interest income, approximately $856,000 which relates to management fee income and $74,000 in insurance settlement proceeds. Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 totaled $4,191,000 and is comprised of $1,900,000 in legal settlement proceeds, $1,500,000 of interest earned on excess cash proceeds from the $300,000,000 offering of senior unsecured notes and approximately $600,000 which relates to management fee income.
Discontinued operations
SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144), requires the results of operations for properties sold during the period or designated as held for sale at the end of the period and deemed a component of an entity to be classified as discontinued operations. The property-specific components of net earnings that are classified as discontinued operations include all property-related revenues and operating expenses, depreciation expense recognized prior to the classification as held for sale, and property-specific interest expense to the extent there is secured debt on the property. In addition, the net gain or loss on the eventual disposal of properties held for sale is reported as discontinued operations.
At June 30, 2008, we had six operating apartment communities and one excess land parcel classified as held for sale under the provisions of SFAS 144. The six operating apartment communities are located in: Sacramento (4), San Francisco (1) and Seattle (1), totaling 1,484 units. The estimated proceeds less anticipated costs to sell the assets held for sale at June 30, 2008 are greater than the carrying values as of June 30, 2008. No depreciation has been recorded on the operating apartment communities since February 2008. The operating results for the six operating communities classified as held for sale have been classified as discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
During the second half of 2007, we sold four communities totaling 873 units. The four communities were sold for an aggregate sales price of approximately $108,400,000, resulting in a net gain on sale of approximately $56,000,000.
During the first six months of 2008, the combined results of operations generated by the six operating apartment communities held for sale during the second quarter 2008 are included in discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of income and total $5,103,000. During the first six months of 2007, the combined results of operations generated by the six operating apartment communities held for sale during the second quarter 2008 and the four properties sold during 2007 are included in the discontinued operations line on the consolidated statements of income and total $4,996,000.
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Dividends attributable to preferred stock
Dividends attributable to preferred stock for the first six months of 2008 and 2007 represent the dividends on our 6.75% Series C and 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. For 2007, dividends attributable to preferred stock include dividends on our 8.08% Series B preferred stock which was redeemed September 14, 2007. All of our currently outstanding series of preferred stock have a $25.00 per share liquidation preference.
Net Income available to common shareholders
As a result of the various factors mentioned above, net income available to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $30,154,000, or $0.58 per diluted share, as compared with $27,060,000 or $0.52 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Depending upon the availability and cost of external capital, we anticipate making additional investments in multifamily apartment communities. These investments are expected to be funded through a variety of sources. These sources may include internally generated cash, temporary borrowings under our revolving unsecured line of credit, proceeds from asset sales, public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, and in some cases the assumption of secured borrowings. To the extent that these additional investments are initially financed with temporary borrowings under our revolving unsecured line of credit, we anticipate that permanent financing will be provided through a combination of public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, proceeds from asset sales and secured debt. We believe our liquidity and various sources of available capital are sufficient to fund operations, meet debt service and dividend requirements, and finance future investments. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, cash flows generated from operating activities were greater than distributions to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and minority members by approximately $16,000,000. Due to the timing associated with operating cash flows, there may be certain periods where cash flows generated by operating activities are less than distributions. We believe our unsecured credit facility provides adequate liquidity to address temporary cash shortfalls. We expect that annual cash flows from operations will exceed annual distributions to equity holders, which is consistent with prior years. Annual cash flows from operating activities exceed annual distributions to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and minority members by approximately $30,000,000 and $45,500,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
On September 14, 2007, we redeemed all 3,000,000 shares of 8.08% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $25.42644 per share. The redemption price was equal to the original issuance price of $25.00 per share, plus unpaid dividends accrued to the redemption date. The initial issuance costs totaling $2,768,000 associated with this series of perpetual preferred stock was expensed during the third quarter 2007.
On September 18, 2007, we amended and restated our credit agreement with a group of 18 lenders, increasing the size of the revolving credit facility from $600,000,000 to $750,000,000 and extending the maturity date from January 18, 2010 to September 18, 2012. The new amended and restated facility has a five-year term. Based on our current debt ratings, the line of credit accrues interest at LIBOR plus 47.5 basis points. In addition, we pay a 0.15% annual facility fee
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on the capacity of the facility. Borrowings under our revolving unsecured line of credit totaled $312,000,000 at June 30, 2008, compared to $205,000,000 at December 31, 2007. Borrowings under the credit facility are used to fund acquisition and development activities as well as for general corporate purposes. We typically reduce our outstanding balance on the revolving unsecured line of credit with available cash balances.
On March 13, 2007, we completed a $300,000,000 offering of 10-year senior unsecured notes. Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15; the notes mature on March 15, 2017. These 10-year notes were issued at 99.863% of par value, with a coupon rate of 5.50%. Net proceeds from the offering, after all discounts, commissions, and issuance costs totaled approximately $297,000,000.
Proceeds from this offering have been and will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt, redemption of equity securities, funding for development activities and financing for acquisitions. Pending these uses, we initially used the proceeds from this offering to reduce borrowings under our revolving unsecured credit facility.
We had a total of $1,540,000,000 principal amount in unsecured senior notes at June 30, 2008, consisting of the following:
Maturity |
Unsecured Senior Note Balance |
Interest Rate | ||||
March 2009 |
50,000,000 | 3.580 | % | |||
September 2009 |
150,000,000 | 5.750 | % | |||
May 2010 |
150,000,000 | 4.875 | % | |||
January 2011 |
250,000,000 | 7.450 | % | |||
February 2013 |
130,000,000 | 7.125 | % | |||
March 2014 |
50,000,000 | 4.700 | % | |||
March 2017 |
300,000,000 | 5.500 | % | |||
August 2026 |
460,000,000 | 4.125 | % | |||
Total / Weighted Average Interest Rate |
$ | 1,540,000,000 | 5.419 | % | ||
In addition, at June 30, 2008, we had mortgage indebtedness with a total principal amount outstanding totaling $152,816,000 at an average interest rate of 6.23%, and remaining terms of from less than one year to six years.
As of June 30, 2008, we had total outstanding debt balances of approximately $2,004,816,000 and total outstanding consolidated shareholders equity and minority interests of approximately $930,000,000, representing a debt to total book capitalization ratio of 68%.
Our indebtedness contains financial covenants as to minimum net worth, interest coverage ratios, maximum secured debt and total debt to capital, among others. We were in compliance with all such financial covenants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
We anticipate that we will continue to require outside sources of financing to meet our long-term liquidity needs beyond 2008, such as scheduled debt repayments, construction funding and property acquisitions. At June 30, 2008, we had an estimated cost of approximately $186,400,000 to complete existing construction in progress, with funding estimated from 2008 through 2010. Scheduled debt repayments through December 31, 2008 total approximately $1,320,000.
During the third quarter of 2007, we filed a new shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission under which we may issue securities, including debt securities, common stock and preferred stock. Depending upon market conditions, we may issue securities under this or under future registration statements. Proceeds from issuances under our existing
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shelf registration statement may be used for general corporate purposes, including investing in additional multifamily communities, funding development activities, capital expenditures, redemption of securities, increasing our working capital and repaying indebtedness. Pending the application of the net proceeds, we may invest the proceeds in investment-grade, interest-bearing securities or temporarily reduce borrowings under our revolving unsecured line of credit.
On April 26, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized us to purchase an aggregate of up to $100,000,000 in shares of our common stock. As of August 4, 2008, we have not purchased any shares under this authorization.
We continue to consider other sources of possible funding, including further joint ventures and additional secured construction debt. We own unencumbered real estate assets that could be sold, contributed to joint ventures or used as collateral for financing purposes (subject to certain lender restrictions). We also own encumbered assets with significant equity that could be further encumbered should other sources of capital not be available (subject to certain lender restrictions).
Critical Accounting Policies
We define critical accounting policies as those that require managements most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. A summary of our critical accounting policies follows. Additional discussion of accounting policies that we consider significant, including further discussion of the critical accounting policies described below, can be found in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Investments in Rental Properties
Rental properties are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation, and less an adjustment, if any, for impairment. A land value is assigned based on the purchase price if land is acquired separately, or based on market research if the land is acquired in a merger or in an operating community acquisition. We have a development group which manages the design, development and construction of our apartment communities. Projects under development are carried at cost, including direct and indirect costs incurred to ready the assets for their intended use and which are specifically identifiable, including capitalized interest and property taxes until units are placed in service. Direct investment development projects are considered placed in service as certificates of occupancy are issued and the units become ready for occupancy. Depreciation begins as units are placed in service. Land acquired for development is capitalized and reported as Land under development until the development plan for the land is formalized. Once the development plan is determined and construction contracts are signed, the costs are transferred to the balance sheet line item Construction in progress. Interest is capitalized on the construction in progress at a rate equal to our weighted average cost of debt. The capitalization of interest ends when the assets are readied for their intended use. Costs related to turnover, such as carpets and paint, are expensed. Improvements and betterments that increase the value of the property or extend its useful life are capitalized.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 35 to 40 years for buildings and three to ten years for other property. The determination as to whether expenditures should be capitalized or expensed, and the period over which depreciation is recognized, requires managements judgment.
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In accordance with SFAS 144, our investments in real estate are periodically evaluated for indicators of impairment. The evaluation of impairment and the determination of values are based on several subjective factors, and future events could occur which would cause management to conclude that indicators of impairment exist and a reduction in carrying value to the estimated fair value is warranted.
In the normal course of business, we will receive offers for sale of our properties, either solicited or unsolicited. For those offers that are accepted, the prospective buyer will usually require a due diligence period before consummation of the transaction. It is not unusual for matters to arise that result in the withdrawal or rejection of the offer during this process. We classify real estate as held for sale when all criteria under SFAS 144 have been met.
SFAS 144 also requires that the assets and liabilities and the results of operations of any communities that have been sold, or otherwise qualify as held for sale, be presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements in all periods presented. The community specific real estate classified as held for sale is stated at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less disposal costs. Depreciation is not recorded on assets classified as held for sale.
Stock-Based Compensation
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, (SFAS No. 123(R)). SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values.
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method. This method requires the recognition of compensation cost for all share based payments that are unvested as of January 1, 2006. The cost related to stock-based compensation included in the determination of consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 includes all awards outstanding that vested during these periods.
Stock based compensation awards under BREs plans vest over periods ranging from one to five years. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the value of stock options granted.
Consolidation
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which was revised in December 2003 (Interpretation No. 46), and addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). Under Interpretation No. 46, arrangements that are not controlled through voting or similar rights are accounted for as VIEs. An enterprise is required to consolidate a VIE if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
Under Interpretation No. 46, a VIE is created when (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or (ii) the entitys equity holders as a group either: (a) lack direct or indirect ability to make decisions about the entity through voting or similar rights, (b) are not obligated to absorb expected losses of the entity if they occur or (c) do not have the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. If an entity is deemed to be a VIE pursuant to Interpretation No. 46, the enterprise that is deemed to absorb a majority of the expected losses or receive a majority of expected residual returns of the VIE is considered the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE.
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Based on the provisions of Interpretation No. 46, we have concluded that under certain circumstances when we (i) enter into option agreements for the purchase of land from an entity and pay a non-refundable deposit or (ii) enter into an arrangement with a financial partner for the formation of joint ventures which engage in multifamily real estate projects, a VIE may be created under condition (ii) in the previous paragraph. For each VIE created, we compute expected losses and residual returns based on the probability of future cash flows. If we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the assets, liabilities and operations of the VIE will be consolidated with our financial statements.
We consolidate entities not deemed as VIEs which we have the ability to control. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BRE and controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
We consider consolidation as outlined in Emerging Issues Task Force No. 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights (EITF 04-5), which provides guidance on consolidations for Limited Partnerships and similar entities. Under EITF 04-5 the managing member of an LLC is presumed to control the LLC and must prove non-managing member(s) have certain rights that preclude the managing member from exercising unilateral control. Based on the provisions of EITF 04-5 we have reviewed our rights as the General Partner of our joint venture assets and concluded that we do not have control over any of the LLCs which we manage.
After considering the potential consolidation under FIN 46 and EITF 04-05, we consider guidance under Accounting Principles Board No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock (APB 18), and Statement of Position No. 78-9, Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures (SOP 78-9). Based upon the provisions of both APB 18 and SOP 78-9 we have applied the equity method of accounting to our investments in joint ventures.
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Construction in progress and land under development
The following table provides data on our multifamily properties that are currently under various stages of development and construction. Completion of the development properties is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including construction delays and cost overruns. We cannot assure that these properties will be completed, or that they will be completed by the estimated dates, or for the estimated amounts, or will contain the number of proposed units shown in the table below.
(Dollar amounts in millions) Property Name |
Location |
Number of Units |
Costs Incurred to Date June 30, 2008 1 |
Estimated Total Cost |
Estimated Cost to Complete |
Estimated Completion Date2 | |||||||||
Construction in Progress |
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5600 Wilshire |
Los Angeles, CA | 284 | 120.4 | 134.2 | 13.8 | 1Q/2009 | |||||||||
Park Viridian |
Anaheim, CA | 320 | 59.8 | 89.2 | 29.4 | 4Q/2009 | |||||||||
Taylor 28 Apartments |
Seattle, WA | 197 | 31.9 | 59.8 | 27.9 | 2Q/2009 | |||||||||
Belcarra Apartments |
Bellevue, WA | 296 | 38.1 | 83.7 | 45.6 | 1Q/2010 | |||||||||
Crossings |
Santa Clara, CA | 270 | 20.0 | 89.7 | 69.7 | 3Q/2010 | |||||||||
Total Construction in Progress |
1,367 | $ | 270.2 | $ | 456.6 | $ | 186.4 | ||||||||
Property Name |
Location |
Number of Units |
Costs Incurred to Date June 30, 2008 |
Estimated Total Cost |
Estimated Construction Start |
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Land Under Development3 |
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Wilshire La Brea 4 |
Los Angeles, CA | 470 | 80.9 | 295.0 | 2H/2009 | ||||||||||
Pleasanton |
Pleasanton, CA | 240 | 12.6 | 72.1 | 2H/2009 | ||||||||||
Stadium Park II |
Anaheim, CA | TBD | 23.1 | TBD | TBD | ||||||||||
Total Land Under Development |
710 | $ | 116.6 | $ | 367.1 | ||||||||||
(1) | Reflects all recorded costs incurred as of June 30, 2008, recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as Direct investments in real estate-construction in progress. |
(2) | Completion is defined as our estimate of when an entire project will have a final certificate of occupancy issued and be ready for occupancy. Completion dates have been updated to reflect our current estimates of receipt of final certificates of occupancy, which are dependent on several factors, including construction delays and the inability to obtain necessary public approvals. |
(3) | Land under development represents projects in various stages of pre-development, development, and initial construction, for which construction or supply contracts have not yet been finalized. As these contracts are finalized, projects are transferred to construction in progress on our consolidated balance sheet. |
(4) | Projects estimated cost reflects the construction of 470 units and 40,000 square feet of retail. The estimated unit count and costs reflect the current underlying entitlements associated with the site. |
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Dividends Paid to Common and Preferred Shareholders and Distributions to Minority Members
A cash dividend has been paid to common shareholders each quarter since our inception in 1970. Our 2008 annual dividend on our common shares was increased to $2.25 per share, from $2.15 per share in 2007. Total dividends paid to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were $57,901,000 and $54,829,000, respectively. In addition, we paid $5,906,000 in aggregate on our 6.75% Series C and 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and $8,936,000 in aggregate dividends on our 8.08% Series B, 6.75% Series C and 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Total distributions to minority members of our consolidated subsidiaries were $1,160,000 and $1,090,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information concerning market risk is incorporated herein by reference to Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. There has been no material change in the quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk since December 31, 2007.
ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that there are reasonable assurances that our controls and procedures will achieve the desired control objectives. Also, we have investments in certain unconsolidated entities. As we do not control these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.
As of June 30, 2008, the end of the quarter covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
As of June 30, 2008, there were no pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or of which any of our properties is the subject, which management anticipates would have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors. |
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
We did not issue any securities during the six months ended June 30, 2008 that were not registered under the Securities Act.
On April 26, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized an increase in the aggregate value of shares of our common stock that we may repurchase from $60,000,000 to up to $100,000,000. The timing of repurchase activity is dependent upon the market price of our shares of common stock and other market conditions and factors. No shares were repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2008.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased 1 |
(b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)2 |
(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Traded Announced Plans or Programs |
(d)Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | ||||||
April 1, 2008 though April 30, 2008 |
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May 1, 2008 though May 31, 2008 |
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June 1, 2008 though June 30, 2008 |
287 | $ | 43.28 | | | ||||
Total |
287 | $ | 43.28 | | | ||||
1 |
During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we withheld an aggregate of 287 shares of restricted stock to pay taxes due upon vesting of such restricted stock. |
2 |
Average price paid per share owned and forfeited by employees to satisfy tax withholding requirements in the vesting of restricted shares is calculated based on the share price on the day of vesting. |
ITEM 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. |
None
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ITEM 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 15, 2008, the Shareholders approved the three proposals noted below by the following votes:
FOR | AGAINST | WITHHELD/ ABSTAINED | ||||||||||
No. of Shares |
% of shares Voted for this item |
% of outstanding |
No. of Shares | No. of Shares | ||||||||
Proposal No. I Election of Directors for a one-year term: |
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Paula F. Downey |
44,785,705 | 99.65 | % | 86.96 | % | 156,910 | ||||||
Robert A. Fiddaman |
44,793,767 | 99.67 | % | 86.97 | % | 148,848 | ||||||
Irving F. Lyons III |
44,765,654 | 99.61 | % | 86.92 | % | 176,961 | ||||||
Edward E. Mace |
44,586,789 | 99.21 | % | 86.57 | % | 355,826 | ||||||
Christopher J. McGurk |
44,550,913 | 99.13 | % | 86.50 | % | 391,702 | ||||||
Matthew T. Medeiros |
44,608,440 | 99.26 | % | 86.61 | % | 334,175 | ||||||
Constance Moore |
44,785,879 | 99.65 | % | 86.96 | % | 156,736 | ||||||
Jeanne R. Myerson |
44,790,290 | 99.66 | % | 86.96 | % | 152,325 | ||||||
Tomas E. Robinson |
44,613,325 | 99.27 | % | 86.62 | % | 329,290 | ||||||
Proposal No. II Approve the amended and restated 1999 BRE stock incentive plan: | ||||||||||||
35,608,945 | 79.23 | % | 69.14 | % | 1,996,649 | 7,367,021 | ||||||
Proposal No. III Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for the year ended December 31, 2008: | ||||||||||||
44,448,148 | 98.90 | % | 86.30 | % | 428,877 | 65,589 |
ITEM 5. | Other Information. |
None
ITEM 6. | Exhibits. |
11 | Statement Re: Computation of Per Share Earnings | |
12 |
Statement of Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends | |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
BRE PROPERTIES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: August 5, 2008 | /s/ Henry L. Hirvela | |||
Henry L. Hirvela | ||||
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibits.
11 | Statement Re: Computation of Per Share Earnings | |
12 | Statement of Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends | |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |