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:
September 30, 2009
Or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
For the transition period from:
to
Commission File Number:
001-11954
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
22-1657560
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York
10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(212) 894-7000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
x Large Accelerated Filer
o Accelerated Filer
o Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
o Smaller Reporting Company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
As of September 30, 2009, 179,523,984 of the registrants common shares of beneficial interest are outstanding.
PART I.
Financial Information:
Page Number
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
3
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
34
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
35
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
72
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
73
PART II.
Other Information:
Legal Proceedings
74
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
75
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
76
Exhibit Index
77
2
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) ASSETS
December 31, 2008
Real estate, at cost:
Land
$
4,551,044
4,491,165
Buildings and improvements
12,567,415
12,134,943
Development costs and construction in progress
841,051
966,676
Leasehold improvements and equipment
125,931
118,603
Total
18,085,441
17,711,387
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(2,413,803
)
(2,167,403
Real estate, net
15,671,638
15,543,984
Cash and cash equivalents
2,560,011
1,526,853
Restricted cash
287,575
375,888
Marketable securities
313,218
334,322
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $48,559 and $32,834
161,097
201,566
Investments in partially owned entities, including Alexanders of $187,272 and $137,305
812,424
790,154
Investment in Toys R Us
422,165
293,096
Mezzanine loans receivable, net of a $122,738 allowance in 2009
269,976
472,539
Receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $4,139 and $5,773
661,074
592,432
Deferred leasing and financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $187,937 and $168,714
301,339
304,125
Assets related to discontinued operations
108,151
281,110
Due from officers
13,148
13,185
Other assets
768,557
688,794
22,350,373
21,418,048
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Notes and mortgages payable
8,895,328
8,761,640
Convertible senior debentures
1,989,955
2,221,743
Senior unsecured notes
711,604
617,816
Exchangeable senior debentures
482,875
478,256
Revolving credit facility debt
648,250
358,468
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
548,407
515,607
Deferred credit
701,637
764,774
Deferred compensation plan
76,777
69,945
Deferred tax liabilities
17,858
19,895
Liabilities related to discontinued operations
73,747
Other liabilities
97,009
143,527
Total liabilities
14,169,700
14,025,418
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests:
Class A units 14,245,103 and 14,627,005 units outstanding
917,527
882,740
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units 11,200,000 units outstanding
280,000
Series B convertible preferred units 444,559 units outstanding
15,238
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests
1,212,765
1,177,978
Shareholders equity:
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 33,952,324 and 33,954,124 shares
823,718
823,807
Common shares of beneficial interest: $.04 par value per share; authorized, 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 179,523,984 and 155,285,903 shares
7,151
6,195
Additional capital
6,993,131
6,025,976
Earnings less than distributions
(1,278,727
(1,047,340
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
16,489
(6,899
Total Vornado shareholders equity
6,561,762
5,801,739
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
406,146
412,913
Total equity
6,967,908
6,214,652
See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For The Three Months Ended September 30,
For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2009
2008
REVENUES:
Property rentals
550,054
547,498
1,654,357
1,637,831
Tenant expense reimbursements
89,530
97,815
270,934
269,646
Fee and other income
31,635
30,755
98,284
90,056
Total revenues
671,219
676,068
2,023,575
1,997,533
EXPENSES:
Operating
265,952
276,115
814,561
793,391
Depreciation and amortization
130,503
136,550
398,845
397,807
General and administrative
51,684
49,494
180,381
149,164
Impairment losses on development projects and costs of acquisitions not consummated
5,000
8,009
Total expenses
448,139
467,159
1,393,787
1,348,371
Operating income
223,080
208,909
629,788
649,162
Income (loss) applicable to Alexanders
21,297
(6,876
46,044
16,404
Income (loss) applicable to Toys R Us
22,077
(8,141
118,897
41,510
Loss from partially owned entities
(18,784
(3,099
(49,124
(29,167
Interest and other investment (loss) income, net
20,486
9,638
(63,608
47,535
Interest and debt expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs of $4,350 and $4,257 in each three-month period, respectively, and $12,722 and $13,181 in each nine-month period, respectively)
(158,205
(157,646
(475,028
(474,862
Net gains on early extinguishment of debt
3,407
26,996
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate
4,432
5,160
8,546
Income before income taxes
117,790
47,945
238,397
259,128
Income tax (expense) benefit
(5,267
(5,244
(15,773
207,170
Income from continuing operations
112,523
42,701
222,624
466,298
Income from discontinued operations
43,321
846
49,276
172,814
Net income
155,844
43,547
271,900
639,112
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, including unit distributions
(15,227
(6,540
(28,808
(67,135
Net income attributable to Vornado
140,617
37,007
243,092
571,977
Preferred share dividends
(14,269
(14,271
(42,807
(42,820
NET INCOME attributable to common shareholders
126,348
22,736
200,285
529,157
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE BASIC:
Income from continuing operations, net
0.48
0.14
0.90
2.34
Income from discontinued operations, net
0.22
0.27
0.98
Net income per common share
0.70
1.17
3.32
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE DILUTED:
0.47
0.89
2.27
0.95
0.69
1.16
3.22
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
0.65
2.55
2.70
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Amounts in thousands)
Preferred Shares
Common Shares
Additional Capital
Earnings Less Than Distributions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Non- controlling Interests
Total Equity
Balance, December 31, 2007
825,095
6,140
5,278,717
(721,625
29,772
416,298
5,834,397
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
212,395
(35,552
176,843
Balance, January 1, 2008
5,491,112
(757,177
6,011,240
Net income (loss)
(2,767
569,210
Dividends paid on common shares
(415,169
Dividends paid on preferred shares
(42,819
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares
(1,312
1,310
Deferred compensation shares and options
43
8,452
8,495
Common shares issued:
Under employee share option plan
22
20,256
20,278
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A Operating Partnership units, at redemption value
27
61,774
61,801
In connection with dividend reinvestment plan
1,755
Sale of securities available for sale
6,128
Change in unrealized net loss on securities available for sale
(22,057
Adjustments to redeemable Class A Operating Partnership units
(26,393
Other
(46
(22,518
(1,856
(24,420
Balance, September 30, 2008
823,783
6,234
5,558,220
(643,188
(8,675
411,675
6,148,049
Balance, December 31, 2008
(3,442
239,650
230
236,920
(431,237
(194,087
(42,809
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares
690
709,536
710,226
(89
89
11,527
11,529
(14
1,219
(440
765
48
53,043
53,091
4,099
Our share of partially owned entities OCI adjustments
11,846
Voluntary surrender of equity awards on March 31, 2009
32,588
(77,004
(763
7
7,443
(3,325
3,362
Balance, September 30, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs)
413,697
437,567
Mezzanine loans loss accrual
122,738
Equity in income of partially owned entities, including Alexanders and Toys
(115,817
(70,490
Straight-lining of rental income
(75,702
(63,184
Amortization of below market leases, net
(56,270
(73,655
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards
(26,996
Distributions of income from partially owned entities
21,484
12,021
Reversal of H Street deferred tax liability
(222,174
Net gain on sale of Americold Realty Trust
(112,690
Write-off of real estate joint ventures development costs
34,200
Net loss on derivative positions
25,812
Impairment losses marketable securities
20,881
Net gains on sale of real estate
(42,655
(57,523
Net gains on dispositions of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate
(4,432
(8,546
Amortization of discount on convertible and exchangeable senior debentures
29,106
28,328
Other non-cash adjustments
119
32,812
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
11,611
(8,825
Prepaid assets
(119,608
(46,823
(43,004
(26,706
70,511
88,973
217
10,510
Net cash provided by operating activities
489,487
647,609
Cash flows from investing activities:
(384,655)
(413,947
Additions to real estate
(145,981
(158,434
81,195
(22,674
Investments in partially owned entities
(28,738
(115,250
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments
291,652
352,511
Proceeds received from repayment of notes and mortgage loans receivable
46,339
52,032
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities
13,112
182,090
Acquisitions of real estate and other
(36,566
Deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions
1,000
(10,616
Proceeds from sales of, and return of investment in, marketable securities
59,873
47,723
Investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable
(7,397
Purchases of marketable securities
(11,597
(8,035
Net cash used in investing activities
(77,800
(138,563
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
Proceeds from borrowings
1,208,204
1,424,458
Repayments of borrowings
(996,218
(1,043,734
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(30,291
(65,925
(42,841
Debt issuance costs
(9,246
(13,399
Exercise of share options and other
21,981
Purchase of outstanding Series G Preferred Units
(24,330
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
621,471
(134,629
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,033,158
374,417
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,154,595
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
1,529,012
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest (including capitalized interest of $14,054 and $49,241)
461,802
463,458
Cash payments for income taxes
6,880
6,153
Non-cash transactions:
Conversion of redeemable Class A Operating Partnership units to common shares, at redemption value
Dividends paid in common shares
237,150
Unit distributions paid in redeemable Class A Operating Partnership units
20,072
Unrealized net (gain) loss on securities available for sale
(4,099
22,057
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Organization
Vornado Realty Trust (Vornado) is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and conducts its business through Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the Operating Partnership). Vornado is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 92.1% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership at September 30, 2009. All references to we, us, our, the Company and Vornado refer to Vornado Realty Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership.
Substantially all of Vornados assets are held through subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. Accordingly, Vornados cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors.
2.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the SEC. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vornado and the Operating Partnership, as well as certain partially owned entities in which we own more than 50%, unless a partner has shared board and management representation and substantive participation rights on all significant business decisions, or 50% or less when (i) we are the primary beneficiary and the entity qualifies as a variable interest entity, as defined by GAAP, or (ii) when we are a general partner and meet certain criteria under GAAP. All significant inter-company amounts have been eliminated. Equity interests in partially owned entities are accounted for under the equity method of accounting if they do not meet the criteria for consolidation and we have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the company. Generally an ownership interest of 20% or more is sufficient to demonstrate the ability to exercise significant influence. When partially owned investments are in partnership form, the 20% threshold for equity method accounting is generally reduced to 3% to 5%, based on our ability to influence the operating and financial policies of the partnership. Investments accounted for under the equity method are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of the net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions to or from these entities. Investments in partially owned entities that do not meet the criteria for consolidation or for equity method accounting are accounted for on the cost method.
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) established the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) as the primary source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. Although the establishment of the ASC did not change current GAAP, it did change the way we refer to GAAP throughout this document to reflect the updated referencing convention.
On January 1, 2009, we adopted the guidance in ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. The guidance contained in ASC 470-20 was required to be applied retrospectively. Accordingly, net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 has been adjusted to include $8,700,000 and $25,600,000, respectively, of additional interest expense, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests. In addition, in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, we have included 5,736,000 additional common shares in the computation of income per share retroactively to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, as a result of the stock portion of our common dividends during 2009. Furthermore, certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation as a result of an update to ASC 810, Consolidation.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Basis of Presentation continued
In connection with purchase accounting for H Street, in July 2005 and April 2007 we recorded an aggregate of $222,174,000 of deferred tax liabilities representing the differences between the tax basis and the book basis of the acquired assets and liabilities multiplied by the effective tax rate. We were required to record these deferred tax liabilities because H Street and its partially owned entities were operated as C Corporations at the time they were acquired. As of January 16, 2008, we had completed all of the actions necessary to enable these entities to elect REIT status effective for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2008. Consequently, in the first quarter of 2008, we reversed the deferred tax liabilities and recognized an income tax benefit of $222,174,000 in our consolidated statement of income.
3.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
In December 2007, the FASB issued an update to ASC 805, Business Combinations. The amended guidance contained in ASC 805 applies to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. It also broadens the fair value measurement and recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and interests transferred as a result of business combinations; and acquisition related costs will generally be expensed rather than included as part of the basis of the acquisition. The amended guidance also expands required disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations. The amended guidance became effective for all transactions entered into on or after January 1, 2009. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2009 did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements because there have been no acquisitions during 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued an update to ASC 810, Consolidation. The amended guidance contained in ASC 810 requires a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary to be reported as equity and the amount of consolidated net income specifically attributable to the noncontrolling interest to be identified in the consolidated financial statements. It also calls for consistency in the manner of reporting changes in the parents ownership interest and requires fair value measurement of any noncontrolling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation. The amended guidance became effective on January 1, 2009 and resulted in (i) the reclassification of minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, a component of permanent equity on our consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the reclassification of minority interest expense to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, on our consolidated statements of income, and (iii) additional disclosures, including a consolidated statement of changes in equity in quarterly reporting periods.
In March 2008, the FASB issued an update to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The amended guidance contained in ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities, including disclosures regarding how an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for and the impact of derivative instruments and related hedged items on an entitys financial position, financial performance and cash flows. It also provided a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuers own stock. The amended guidance became effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued an update to ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. The amended guidance contained in ASC 260 requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as participating securities and include such securities in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method as described in ASC 260. The amended guidance became effective on January 1, 2009 and required all prior period earnings per share data presented, to be adjusted retroactively. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our computation of income per share.
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Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued
On January 1, 2009, we adopted the provisions of ASC 470-20, which was required to be applied retrospectively. The adoption affected the accounting for our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures by requiring the initial proceeds from their sale to be allocated between a debt component and an equity component in a manner that results in interest expense on the debt component at our nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the date of issue. The initial debt components of our $1.4 billion Convertible Senior Debentures, $1 billion Convertible Senior Debentures and $500 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures were $1,241,286,000, $926,361,000 and $457,699,000, respectively, based on the fair value of similar nonconvertible instruments issued at that time. The aggregate initial debt discount of $216,655,000 after original issuance costs allocated to the equity component was recorded in additional capital as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in our consolidated statement of changes in equity. We are amortizing the discount using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding (i.e., the earliest date the holders may require us to repurchase the debentures), as additional interest expense. Accordingly, interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 has been adjusted to include $9,600,000 and $28,300,000 of amortization in the aggregate, or $8,700,000 and $25,600,000, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests. Amortization for periods prior to December 31, 2007 (not presented herein) aggregating $35,552,000 has been reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in earnings less than distributions on our consolidated statement of changes in equity. Below is a summary of the financial statement effects of implementing the provisions of ASC 470-20 and related disclosures.
$1.4 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures
$1 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures
$500 Million Exchangeable Senior Debentures
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Balance Sheet:
Principal amount of debt component
1,204,359
1,382,700
888,219
989,800
499,982
Unamortized discount
(72,664
(106,415
(29,959
(44,342
(17,107
(21,726
Carrying amount of debt component
1,131,695
1,276,285
858,260
945,458
Carrying amount of equity component
130,714
53,640
32,301
Effective interest rate
5.45
%
5.32
Maturity date (period through which discount is being amortized)
4/1/12
11/15/11
4/15/12
Conversion price per share, as adjusted
157.18
148.46
87.17
Number of shares on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined
(1)
5,736
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Pursuant to the provisions of ASC 470-20, we are required to disclose the conversion price and the number of shares on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined (principal plus excess value). Our convertible senior debentures require that upon conversion, the entire principal amount is to be settled in cash, and at our option, any excess value above the principal amount may be settled in cash or common shares. Based on the September 30, 2009 closing share price of our common shares and the conversion prices in the table above, there was no excess value; accordingly, no common shares would be issued if these securities were settled on this date. The number of common shares on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is 7,662 and 5,983 common shares, respectively.
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Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Income Statement:
$1.4 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures:
Coupon interest
8,693
9,975
28,204
29,925
Discount amortization original issue
1,203
1,307
3,836
3,869
Discount amortization ASC 470-20 implementation
5,631
6,121
17,958
18,116
15,527
17,403
49,998
51,910
$1 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures:
8,102
9,063
25,929
27,188
908
962
2,846
2,848
2,430
2,574
7,616
7,621
11,440
12,599
36,391
37,657
$500 Million Exchangeable Senior Debentures:
4,844
14,585
14,531
369
350
1,091
1,035
1,193
1,131
3,532
3,350
6,406
6,325
19,208
18,916
On May 28, 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855, Subsequent Events. Although ASC 855 does not significantly change current practice surrounding the disclosure of subsequent events, it provides guidance on managements assessment of subsequent events and the requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. ASC 855 became effective on June 30, 2009. We have evaluated subsequent events through November 2, 2009, the date our consolidated financial statements were available to be issued for this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
On June 12, 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS 167). SFAS 167 modifies the existing quantitative guidance used in determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (VIE) by requiring entities to qualitatively assess whether an enterprise is a primary beneficiary, based on whether the entity has (i) power over the significant activities of the VIE, and (ii) an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. SFAS 167 becomes effective for all new and existing VIEs on January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact SFAS 167 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
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4.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in our consolidated financial statements consist primarily of (i) marketable equity securities and (ii) the assets of our deferred compensation plan (primarily marketable equity securities and equity investments in limited partnerships), for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2009 are presented in the table below based on their level in the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Marketable equity securities
85,717
Deferred compensation plan assets
39,554
37,223
Total assets
162,494
125,271
Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)
59,762
The fair value of Level 3 deferred compensation plan assets represents equity investments in certain limited partnerships, for which there is a corresponding Level 3 liability to the plans participants. The following is a summary of changes in Level 3 deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Beginning Balance
Total Realized/ Unrealized Gains
Purchases, Sales, Other Settlements and Issuances, net
Ending Balance
For the three months ended September 30, 2009
36,168
688
367
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009
34,176
1,998
1,049
We have estimated the fair value of all financial instruments reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts which are based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies (including discounted cash flow analyses with respect to our mezzanine loans and debt). Below is a table that sets forth the carrying amounts and fair values of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. These fair value estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be realized upon disposition of our financial instruments.
As of September 30, 2009
As of December 31, 2008
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Mezzanine loans receivable
231,763
417,087
Debt:
8,254,482
8,161,922
2,096,126
1,874,058
729,222
578,238
523,106
428,895
Revolving credit facility
12,728,012
12,251,186
12,437,923
11,401,581
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5.
Investments in Partially Owned Entities
Toys R Us (Toys)
As of September 30, 2009, we own 32.7% of Toys. We account for our investment in Toys under the equity method and record our 32.7% share of Toys income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because Toys fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31, and our fiscal year ends on December 31. The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys fourth quarter net income accounts for more than 80% of its fiscal year net income. As of September 30, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Toys does not differ materially from our share of the equity in the net assets of the parent company.
Below is a summary of Toys latest available financial information on a purchase accounting basis.
(Amounts in millions)
Balance Sheet:
As of August 1, 2009
As of November 1, 2008
11,449
12,410
9,999
11,393
Toys stockholders equity
1,341
929
For the Three Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended
August 1, 2009
August 2, 2008
2,567
2,771
10,505
11,317
Net income (loss) attributable to Toys
62
(31
304
113
Alexanders (NYSE: ALX)
As of September 30, 2009, we own 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexanders. We manage, lease and develop Alexanders properties pursuant to agreements, which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, Alexanders owed us $57,197,000 and $44,086,000, respectively, in fees under these agreements.
Based on Alexanders September 30, 2009 closing share price of $295.88, the market value (fair value pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in Alexanders is $489,406,000, or $302,134,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexanders exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexanders by approximately $35,249,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexanders common stock acquired over the book value of Alexanders net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexanders assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexanders net income or loss. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
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Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued
Lexington Realty Trust (Lexington) (NYSE: LXP)
As of September 30, 2009, we own 18,468,969 Lexington common shares, or approximately 16.1% of Lexingtons common equity. We account for our investment in Lexington under the equity method because we believe we have the ability to exercise significant influence over Lexingtons operating and financial policies, based on, among other factors, our representation on Lexingtons Board of Trustees and the level of our ownership in Lexington as compared to that of other shareholders. We record our pro rata share of Lexingtons net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements.
As of September 30, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Lexington was less than our share of the equity in the net assets of Lexington by approximately $93,668,000. This basis difference resulted primarily from $107,882,000 of non-cash impairment charges we recognized in 2008 based on our conclusion that the decline in the value of Lexingtons common shares was other-than-temporary. The remainder of the basis difference related to purchase accounting for our acquisition of an additional 8,000,000 common shares of Lexington in October 2008, of which the majority relates to our estimate of the fair values of Lexingtons real estate (land and buildings) as compared to their carrying amounts in Lexingtons consolidated financial statements. We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Lexingtons net income or loss. The basis difference attributable to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
Based on Lexingtons September 30, 2009 closing share price of $5.10, the market value (fair value pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in Lexington was $94,192,000, or $38,465,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended September 30, 2008, we concluded that our investment in Lexington was other-than-temporarily impaired and recognized a $7,175,000 non-cash impairment loss based on the difference between the fair value of our investment in Lexington and the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.
The following is a summary of Lexingtons financial information as of June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
As of
June 30, 2009
September 30, 2008
3,791
4,294
2,419
2,745
Lexington shareholders equity
1,278
924
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
99
125
305
349
(Loss) income from continuing operations
(79
(150
17
Net (loss) income attributable to Lexington
(77
15
(153
52
14
The carrying amount of our investments in partially owned entities and income (loss) recognized from such investments are as follows:
Investments:
Balance as of
Toys
Alexanders
187,272
137,305
Partially owned office buildings
159,041
157,468
India Real Estate Ventures
83,531
88,858
Lexington
55,727
80,748
Other equity method investments
326,853
325,775
Our Share of Net Income (Loss): (Amounts in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Toys:
32.7% share of:
Equity in net (loss) income, before income taxes
(15,985
) (1)
(21,051
106,545
133,228
Income tax benefit (expense)
36,122
10,944
(7,335
(82,778
Equity in net income (loss)
20,137
(10,107
99,210
50,450
Non-cash purchase price accounting adjustments
13,946
(14,900
Interest and other income
1,940
1,966
5,741
5,960
Alexanders:
32.4% share in 2009 and 32.6% share in 2008:
Equity in net income before stock appreciation rights
18,756
(2)
26,574
14,752
Stock appreciation rights compensation (expense) income
(3)
(14,557
11,105
(7,605
(10,263
37,679
7,147
Management and leasing fees
2,084
2,054
5,980
6,160
Development fees
457
1,333
2,385
3,097
Lexington 16.1% share in 2009 and 7.7% share in 2008 of equity in net loss (4)
(15,054
(6,040
(24,969
(4,153
India Real Estate Ventures 4% to 36.5% share of equity in net loss
(465
(835
(1,386
(1,863
Other, net (5)
(3,265
3,776
(22,769
) (6)
(23,151
) (7)
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Includes $10,200 for our share of income from a litigation settlement.
Includes $13,668 for our share of an income tax benefit.
During the first quarter of 2009, all of the remaining stock appreciation rights were exercised.
(4)
The three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, include $14,541 and $19,121, respectively, for our share of non-cash impairment losses recorded by Lexington related to its investment in Concord Debt Holdings LLC. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 includes a $7,175 non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Lexington.
(5)
Includes our equity in net earnings of partially owned entities including partially owned office buildings in New York and Washington, DC, the Monmouth Mall, Dune Capital LP, Verde Realty MLP, 85 10th Avenue and others.
(6)
Includes $7,650 of expense for our share of the Filenes, Boston lease termination payment.
(7)
Includes $34,200 of non-cash charges for the write-off of our share of certain partially owned entities pre-development costs.
Below is a summary of the debt of partially owned entities as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, none of which is guaranteed by us.
100% of Partially Owned Entities Debt at
Toys (32.7% interest) (as of August 1, 2009 and November 1, 2008, respectively):
10.75% senior unsecured notes, due 2017 (Face value $950,000) (1)
925,000
$1.3 billion senior credit facility, due 2010, (1)
1,300,000
$2.0 billion credit facility, due 2012, LIBOR plus 1.00% 4.25% (2)
23,000
367,000
Mortgage loan, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.30% (1.55% at September 30, 2009)
800,000
$804 million secured term loan facility, due 2012, LIBOR plus 4.25% (4.50% at September 30, 2009)
798,000
797,000
Senior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013, with interest at 5.02%
588,900
568,000
7.625% bonds, due 2011 (Face value $500,000)
489,400
486,000
7.875% senior notes, due 2013 (Face value $400,000)
380,100
377,000
7.375% senior notes, due 2018 (Face value $400,000)
337,900
335,000
4.51% Spanish real estate facility, due 2013
185,900
167,000
$181 million unsecured term loan facility, due 2013, LIBOR plus 5.00% (5.25% at September 30, 2009)
180,000
Japan bank loans, due 2011 2014, 1.20% 2.80%
159,200
158,000
Japan borrowings, due 2010 2011 (weighted average rate of 0.96% at September 30, 2009)
248,000
289,000
6.84% Junior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013
103,700
101,000
4.51% French real estate facility, due 2013
89,700
81,000
8.750% debentures, due 2021 (Face value $22,000)
21,000
132,000
73,000
5,461,800
6,100,000
Alexanders (32.4% interest):
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable collateralized by the office space, due in February 2014, with interest at 5.33% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013)
365,718
373,637
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable, collateralized by the retail space, due in July 2015, with interest at 4.93% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013)
320,000
Rego Park construction loan payable, due in December 2010, LIBOR plus 1.20% (1.46% at September 30, 2009)
237,968
181,695
Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center mortgage note payable, due in June 2011, with interest at 7.46% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013)
196,374
199,537
Rego Park mortgage note payable, due in March 2012 (prepayable without penalty) (3)
78,246
78,386
Paramus mortgage note payable, due in October 2011, with interest at 5.92% (prepayable without penalty)
68,000
1,266,306
1,221,255
Lexington (16.1% interest) (as of June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively) Mortgage loans collateralized by the trusts real estate, due from 2009 to 2037, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.45% at June 30, 2009 (various prepayment terms)
2,203,951
2,486,370
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On July 9, 2009, Toys issued $950 million aggregate principal amount of 10.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2017 at 97.399%. The proceeds from the issuance, along with existing cash, were used to repay the outstanding balance under its $1.3 billion senior credit facility, which was subsequently terminated.
On June 24, 2009, Toys extended this credit facility, which was to expire in July 2010, to May 2012. The borrowing capacity under the amended facility will remain at $2.0 billion through the original maturity date in July 2010 and will continue at $1.5 billion thereafter. The interest rate will be LIBOR plus 3.20%, which may vary based on availability, through July 2010 and LIBOR plus 4.00%, subject to usage, thereafter.
On March 10, 2009, the $78,246 outstanding balance of the Rego Park I mortgage loan, which was scheduled to mature in June 2009, was repaid and simultaneously refinanced in the same amount. The new loan bears interest at 75 basis points, is secured by the property and is 100% cash collateralized. The proceeds of the new loan were placed in a non-interest bearing restricted mortgage escrow account.
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Partially owned office buildings:
September 30,2009
Kaempfer Properties (2.5% and 5.0% interests in two partnerships) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due 2011, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.82% at September 30, 2009 (various prepayment terms)
141,905
143,000
100 Van Ness, San Francisco office complex (9% interest) up to $132 million construction loan payable, due in July 2013, LIBOR plus 2.75% (3.00% at September 30, 2009) with an interest rate floor of 6.50% and interest rate cap of 7.00%
85,249
330 Madison Avenue (25% interest) $150,000 mortgage note payable, due in June 2015, LIBOR plus 1.50% (1.75% at September 30, 2009)
150,000
70,000
Fairfax Square (20% interest) mortgage note payable, due in November 2009, with interest at 7.50%
61,831
62,815
Rosslyn Plaza (46% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2011, LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.26% at September 30, 2009)
56,680
West 57th Street (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2009(1), with interest at 4.94% (prepayable without penalty after July 2009)
29,000
825 Seventh Avenue (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in October 2014, with interest at 8.07% (prepayable without penalty after April 2014)
20,880
21,426
India Real Estate Ventures:
TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings (25% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the entitys real estate, due from 2010 to 2022, with a weighted average interest rate of 14.06% at September 30, 2009 (various prepayment terms)
159,803
148,792
India Property Fund L.P. (36.5% interest) $120 million secured revolving credit facility, due in December 2009, LIBOR plus 2.75% (3.00% at September 30, 2009)
98,000
90,500
Waterfront Associates, LLC (2.5% interest) construction and land loan up to $250 million payable, due in September 2011 with a six month extension option, LIBOR plus 2.00% - 3.50% (2.53% at September 30, 2009)
160,403
57,600
Verde Realty Master Limited Partnership (8.5% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2009 to 2025, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.88% at September 30, 2009 (various prepayment terms)
601,201
559,840
Green Courte Real Estate Partners, LLC (8.3% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships real estate, due from 2009 to 2017, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.10% at September 30, 2009 (various prepayment terms)
307,365
307,098
Monmouth Mall (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in September 2015, with interest at 5.44% (prepayable without penalty after July 2015)
165,000
San Jose, California Ground-up Development (45% interest) construction loan, due in March 2010, $100 million fixed at 3.30%, balance at LIBOR plus 2.54% (2.86% at September 30, 2009)
132,570
132,128
Wells/Kinzie Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2013, with interest at 6.87%
14,696
14,800
Orleans Hubbard Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2013, with interest at 6.87%
10,128
10,200
419,529
468,559
Based on our ownership interest in the partially owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially owned entities was $3,012,310,000 and $3,196,585,000 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Result of a forbearance agreement while in negotiation with the lender for an extension or refinancing.
6.
Mezzanine Loans Receivable
The following is a summary of our investments in mezzanine loans as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Interest Rate as of
Carrying Amount as of
Mezzanine Loans Receivable:
Maturity
Equinox
02/13
14.00%
95,325
85,796
Tharaldson Lodging Companies
04/10 (1)
4.49%
75,573
76,341
Riley HoldCo Corp
02/15
10.00%
74,438
74,381
280 Park Avenue
06/16
10.25%
73,750
Charles Square Hotel, Cambridge
41,796
Other, net
01/14-12/18
5.86%-12.00%
73,628
120,475
392,714
Valuation allowance (3)
(122,738
The borrower has a one-year extension option.
On June 1, 2009, this loan, which was scheduled to mature in September 2009, was repaid.
Represents loan loss accruals on mezzanine loans based on our estimate of the net realizable value of each loan. Our estimates are based on the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at each loans effective interest rate, or if a loan is collateralized, based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, adjusted for estimated costs to sell. The excess of the carrying amount over the net realizable value of a loan is recognized as a reduction of interest and other investment (loss) income, net in our consolidated statement of income.
7.
Discontinued Operations
On September 1, 2009, we sold 1999 K Street, a newly developed 250,000 square foot office building, in Washingtons Central Business District, for $207,800,000 in cash, which resulted in a net gain of $41,211,000. Accordingly, during the third quarter of 2009, we classified this property as a discontinued operation. In addition, we have classified the revenues and expenses of other properties sold or to be sold as income from discontinued operations and the related assets and liabilities as assets related to discontinued operations and liabilities related to discontinued operations for all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the combined results of operations related to discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Assets Related to Discontinued Operations as of
Liabilities Related to Discontinued Operations as of
H Street land under sales contract
108,292
1999 K Street
124,402
Retail properties
48,416
Revenues
1,356
1,077
9,846
225,620
Expenses
343
3,225
223,019
666
734
6,621
2,601
Net gain on sale of 1999 K Street
41,211
Net gain on sale of our 47.6% interest in Americold Realty Trust
112,690
Net gain on sale of Tysons Dulles Plaza
56,831
Net gains on sale of other real estate
1,444
112
692
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8.
Identified Intangible Assets and Intangible Liabilities
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily acquired above-market leases) and intangible liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
Identified intangible assets (included in other assets):
Gross amount
768,364
780,476
Accumulated amortization
(304,309
(257,757
Net
464,055
522,719
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred credit):
955,651
998,179
(303,350
(278,357
652,301
719,822
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases resulted in an increase to rental income of $18,728,000 and $24,526,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $56,270,000 and $73,655,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases for each of the five succeeding years, commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
2010
63,104
2011
58,966
2012
54,771
2013
46,798
2014
40,995
Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $15,698,000 and $21,207,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $49,262,000 and $65,417,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years, commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
55,898
53,264
48,828
41,651
23,577
We are a tenant under ground leases for certain of our properties. Amortization of these acquired below-market leases resulted in an increase to rent expense of $533,000 and $1,599,000 in each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of these below market leases for each of the five succeeding years, commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
2,133
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9. Debt
The following is a summary of our debt:
Interest Rate at
Balance at
Notes and mortgages payable:
Maturity (1)
Fixed rate:
New York Office:
1290 Avenue of the Americas
01/13
5.97%
437,210
444,667
350 Park Avenue
01/12
5.48%
430,000
770 Broadway
03/16
5.65%
353,000
888 Seventh Avenue
01/16
5.71%
318,554
Two Penn Plaza
02/11
4.97%
283,748
287,386
909 Third Avenue
04/15
5.64%
211,540
214,074
Eleven Penn Plaza
12/11
5.20%
204,114
206,877
Washington, DC Office:
Skyline Place
02/17
5.74%
678,000
Warner Building
05/16
6.26%
292,700
River House Apartments
5.43%
195,546
1215 Clark Street, 200 12th Street and 251 18th Street
01/25
7.09%
113,992
115,440
Bowen Building
6.14%
115,022
Reston Executive I, II and III
5.57%
93,000
1101 17th , 1140 Connecticut, 1730 M and 1150 17th Street
08/10
6.74%
86,401
87,721
1550 and 1750 Crystal Drive
11/14
7.08%
82,399
83,912
Universal Buildings (2)
04/14
6.33%
107,553
59,728
1235 Clark Street
07/12
6.75%
53,479
54,128
2231 Crystal Drive
08/13
49,054
50,394
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue
06/12
7.26%
46,057
46,570
241 18th Street
10/10
6.82%
45,860
46,532
2011 Crystal Drive (3)
8/17
7.30%
82,436
38,338
1225 Clark Street
29,342
30,145
1800, 1851 and 1901 South Bell Street
6.91%
21,524
27,801
Retail:
Cross-collateralized mortgages on 42 shopping centers (4)
03/10
7.86%
394,876
448,115
Springfield Mall (including present value of purchase option)
10/12-04/13
5.45%
249,683
252,803
Montehiedra Town Center
07/16
6.04%
120,000
Broadway Mall
07/13
5.40%
93,183
94,879
828-850 Madison Avenue Condominium
06/18
5.29%
80,000
Las Catalinas Mall
11/13
6.97%
59,680
60,766
12/10-05/36
4.75%-7.33%
157,452
159,597
Merchandise Mart:
Merchandise Mart
12/16
550,000
High Point Complex
09/16
6.34%
218,475
220,361
Boston Design Center
09/15
5.02%
69,943
70,740
Washington Design Center
11/11
6.95%
44,440
44,992
Other:
555 California Street (5)
05/10-09/11
5.94%
663,545
720,671
Industrial Warehouses
10/11
24,956
25,268
Total fixed interest notes and mortgages payable
7,056,764
7,117,727
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See notes on page 22.
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9.
Debt - continued
Spread over LIBOR
Variable rate:
Manhattan Mall
02/12
L+55
.79%
232,000
866 UN Plaza
05/11
L+40
.71%
44,978
2101 L Street
L+120
1.45%
Courthouse Plaza One and Two
01/15
L+75
1.00%
66,592
70,774
220 20th Street (construction loan)
01/11
L+115
1.39%
73,038
40,701
West End 25 (construction loan)
L+130
1.55%
69,970
24,620
04/18
1.66%
64,000
Commerce Executive III, IV and V
50,223
Green Acres Mall
L+140
Bergen Town Center (construction loan)
03/13
L+150
1.76%
261,903
228,731
Beverly Connection (8)
L+350
5.00%
100,000
4 Union Square South (9)
L+325
3.50%
75,000
435 Seventh Avenue (10)
08/14
L+300
52,000
Other (11)
L+175
2.07%
22,758
220 Central Park South
11/10
L+235 L+245
2.64%
130,000
Other (12)
10/09(12) 11/11
Various
1.76% - 3.01%
161,325
172,886
Total Variable Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable
1.95%
1,838,564
1,643,913
Total Notes and Mortgages Payable
5.14%
Convertible senior debentures: (see page 10)
2.85% due 2027
04/12
3.63% due 2026
5.32%
Total convertible senior debentures (13)
5.39%
Senior unsecured notes:
Senior unsecured notes due 2039 (14)
10/39
7.88%
446,056
Senior unsecured notes due 2010 (15)
12/10
4.75%
148,215
199,625
Senior unsecured notes due 2011 (15)
5.60%
117,333
249,902
Senior unsecured notes due 2009 (15)
08/09
4.50%
168,289
Total senior unsecured notes
6.85%
3.88% exchangeable senior debentures due 2025 (see page 10)
Unsecured revolving credit facilities:
$1.595 billion unsecured revolving credit facility
09/12
0.76%
600,000
300,000
$.965 billion unsecured revolving credit facility ($39,282 reserved for outstanding letters of credit)
06/11
48,250
58,468
Total unsecured revolving credit facilities (16)
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See notes on the following page.
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Notes to preceding tabular information (Amounts in thousands):
Represents the extended maturity for certain loans in which we have the unilateral right, ability and intent to extend. In the case of our convertible and exchangeable debt, represents the earliest date holders may require us to repurchase the debentures.
On September 14, 2009, we completed a $50,000 additional financing of the Universal Buildings. The additional financing has a fixed interest rate of 8.0% and matures on the same date as the existing loans in April 2014.
On July 30, 2009, we completed an $82,500 refinancing of 2011 Crystal Drive. This loan has a fixed interest rate of 7.30% and matures in August 2017, with two one-year extension options. We retained net proceeds of approximately $44,500 after repaying the existing loan and closing costs.
In the first quarter of 2009, we purchased $47,000 of this debt for $46,231 in cash, resulting in a net gain of $769.
In June 2009, we purchased $58,399 (aggregate carrying amount) of this loan for $55,814 in cash, resulting in a net gain of $2,585.
This loan bears interest at the Freddie Mac Reference Note Rate plus 1.53%.
On June 1, 2009, we repaid the $50,223 outstanding balance of this loan, which was scheduled to mature on July 31, 2009.
(8)
On July 7, 2009, we refinanced this loan, which was scheduled to mature on July 9, 2009. The new loan has a two-year term and an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.50%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.50% (5.00% at September 30, 2009), and provides for a one-year extension through July 2012, at LIBOR plus 5.00%.
(9)
On April 7, 2009, we completed a $75,000 financing of 4 Union Square South. This interest-only loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.25%, (3.50% at September 30, 2009) and matures in April 2012, with two one-year extension options. The property was previously unencumbered.
(10)
On August 11, 2009, we completed a $52,000 financing of 435 Seventh Avenue. This loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00% with a LIBOR floor of 2.00% (5.00% at September 30, 2009) and matures in August 2012, with two one-year extension options. The property was previously unencumbered.
(11)
On August 20, 2009, the fixed interest rate swap on this loan expired and the loan was reclassified from fixed rate to variable rate debt. In addition, on October 15, 2009, we refinanced the principal amount of this loan at LIBOR plus 3.75%. The loan has an initial maturity of November 2011, with a one-year extension option.
(12)
We are currently in negotiations with the lender to extend or refinance a loan with an outstanding balance of $36,000, which matured on October 29, 2009.
(13)
During 2009, we purchased $279,922 (aggregate face amount) of our convertible senior debentures for $247,728 in cash, resulting in net gains of $16,072, of which $12,665 and $3,407 were recognized in the second and third quarters, respectively. In October 2009, we purchased an additional $79,671 (aggregate face amount) of our convertible senior debentures for $76,651 in cash. Furthermore, on November 2, 2009, we commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of our convertible senior debentures. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the tender offer, we are offering to purchase the convertible senior debentures at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The tender offer expires on December 1, 2009.
(14)
On September 30, 2009, we completed a public offering of $460,000 principal amount of 7.875% callable senior unsecured 30-year notes due October 1, 2039. Interest on the notes is payable quarterly in arrears on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, commencing January 1, 2010. The notes were sold to the public at par and may be redeemed at our option in whole or in part beginning October 1, 2014, at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. These notes are subject to substantively the same financial covenants as our previously issued senior unsecured notes. We retained net proceeds of approximately $446,000 from the offering, which will be used for general corporate purposes.
(15)
In the first quarter of 2009 we purchased $81,534 (aggregate face amount) of our senior unsecured notes for $75,977 in cash, resulting in a net gain of $5,136. In the second quarter of 2009, pursuant to our April 30, 2009 tender offer, we purchased $173,321 (aggregate face amount) of our senior unsecured notes for $169,832 in cash, resulting in a net gain of $2,434. In addition, upon maturity in August 2009, we repaid the remaining $97,900 of our 4.5% senior unsecured notes.
(16)
In October 2009, we repaid $400,000 of the amount outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facilities.
10.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests on our consolidated balance sheets represent Operating Partnership units held by third parties and are comprised of (i) Class A units, (ii) Series B convertible preferred units, and (iii) Series D-10, D-11, D-12, D-14 and D-15 (collectively, Series D) cumulative redeemable preferred units. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to additional capital on our consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the aggregate value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests was $1,212,765,000 and $1,177,978,000, respectively. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Balance at December 31, 2007
1,658,303
69,844
Distributions
(56,445
Conversion of Class A redeemable units into common shares, at redemption value
(61,801
Mark-to-market adjustments on Class A redeemable units
26,393
19,812
Balance at September 30, 2008
1,656,106
Balance at December 31, 2008
32,250
(31,313
(53,091
77,004
9,937
Balance at September 30, 2009
Redeemable noncontrolling interests exclude our Series G convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with GAAP, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares. Accordingly the fair value of these units is included as a component of other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated $59,762,000 and $83,079,000 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
On October 30, 2009, all of the Series B convertible preferred units were redeemed by us in exchange for 139,798 Class A units.
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11.
Income Per Share
During 2009, we paid a portion of our common dividends in Vornado common shares. Consequently, we have included the 5,736,000 newly issued common shares in the computation of income per share retroactively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
On April 22, 2009, we sold 17,250,000 common shares, including underwriters over-allotment, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement at an initial public offering price of $43.00 per share. We received net proceeds of approximately $710,226,000, after the underwriters discount and offering expenses and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 17,250,000 Class A units of the Operating Partnership.
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of (i) basic income per common share, which utilizes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and (ii) diluted income per common share, which includes the weighted average common shares and potentially dilutive share equivalents. Potentially dilutive share equivalents include our Series A convertible preferred shares, employee stock options, restricted share awards and exchangeable senior debentures due 2025.
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests
100,518
36,171
197,038
415,253
Income from discontinued operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests
40,099
836
46,054
156,724
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities
(38
(80
(147
(242
Numerator for basic income per share
126,310
22,656
200,138
528,915
Impact of assumed conversions:
Convertible preferred share dividends
145
Numerator for diluted income per share
126,353
529,060
Denominator:
Denominator for basic income per share weighted average shares
179,422
159,761
171,620
159,405
Effect of dilutive securities (1):
Employee stock options and restricted share awards
2,213
4,663
1,558
4,609
Convertible preferred shares
85
Denominator for diluted income per share weighted average shares and assumed conversions
181,710
164,424
173,178
164,099
The effect of dilutive securities above excludes anti-dilutive weighted average common share equivalents. Accordingly, the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 exclude 21,372 and 21,651 weighted average common share equivalents, respectively, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, exclude 24,866 and 18,641 weighted average common share equivalents, respectively.
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12.
Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
52,340
19,656
23,388
(38,447
Comprehensive income
208,184
63,203
295,288
600,665
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(19,257
(8,329
(30,796
(63,598
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado
188,927
54,874
264,492
537,067
Substantially all of the other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 relates to the mark-to-market of marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale and our share of other comprehensive income of partially owned entities (primarily Toys).
13.
Fee and Other Income
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income:
Tenant cleaning revenue
14,514
13,627
43,372
41,431
2,837
2,518
8,255
10,326
Lease termination fees
1,608
1,455
4,356
4,469
Other income
12,676
13,155
42,301
33,830
Fee and other income above include management fee income from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $197,000 and $196,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $578,000 and $604,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in income from partially owned entities (see Note 5 Investments in Partially Owned Entities).
14.
Stock-based Compensation
Our Share Option Plan (the Plan) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and limited partnership units to certain of our employees and officers. We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance GAAP. Stock based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 consists of stock option awards, restricted common shares, Operating Partnership unit awards and out-performance plan awards. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized $5,639,000 and $21,539,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 we recognized $8,789,000 and $25,762,000 of stock based compensation expense, respectively.
On March 31, 2009, our nine most senior executives voluntarily surrendered their 2007 and 2008 stock option awards and their 2008 out-performance plan awards. Accordingly, we recognized $32,588,000 of expense in the first quarter of 2009 representing the unamortized portion of these awards, which is included as a component of general and administrative expense on our consolidated statement of income. As a result of these voluntary surrenders, stock-based compensation expense will be approximately $7,000,000 lower in 2009 and $9,400,000, $9,400,000, $5,700,000 and $1,000,000 lower in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
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15.
Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We carry commercial liability and all risk property insurance ((i) fire, (ii) flood, (iii) extended coverage, (iv) acts of terrorism as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (TRIPRA), which expires in December 2014, and (v) rental loss insurance) with respect to our assets. Our New York Office, Washington, DC Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions have $2.0 billion of per occurrence all risk property insurance coverage in effect through February 15, 2011. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $150,000,000 per occurrence, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property, and a $150,000,000 annual aggregate.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (PPIC), our wholly owned subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism, including nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (NBCR) acts, as defined by TRIPRA. Coverage for acts of terrorism is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. Our coverage for NBCR losses is up to $2 billion, per occurrence, for which PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $3,200,000 and 15% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 85% of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss borne by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in future policy years.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties (which are generally non-recourse to us), senior unsecured notes, exchangeable senior debentures, convertible senior debentures and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance and/or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Contractual Obligations
At September 30, 2009, there were $39,282,000 of outstanding letters of credit under our $965,000,000 revolving credit facility. Our credit facilities and our senior unsecured notes contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our credit facilities and our senior unsecured notes also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including items such as the failure to pay interest or principal.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
We are committed to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $201,550,000. Of this amount, $80,923,000 is committed to the India Property Fund and is pledged as collateral to its lender.
From time to time, we have disposed of substantial amounts of real estate to third parties for which, as to certain properties, we remain contingently liable for rent payments or mortgage indebtedness that we cannot quantify.
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Commitments and Contingencies - continued
We are from time to time involved in various other legal actions in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters individually or in the aggregate, including the matters referred to below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (USDC-NJ) claiming that we had no right to reallocate and therefore continue to collect the $5,000,000 of annual rent from Stop & Shop pursuant to the Master Agreement and Guaranty, because of the expiration of the East Brunswick, Jersey City, Middletown, Union and Woodbridge leases to which the $5,000,000 of additional rent was previously allocated. Stop & Shop asserted that a prior order of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York dated February 6, 2001, as modified on appeal to the District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 13, 2001, froze our right to reallocate which effectively terminated our right to collect the additional rent from Stop & Shop. On March 3, 2003, after we moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, Stop & Shop voluntarily withdrew its complaint. On March 26, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a new complaint in New York Supreme Court, asserting substantially the same claims as in its USDC-NJ complaint. We removed the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In January 2005 that court remanded the action to the New York Supreme Court. On February 14, 2005, we served an answer in which we asserted a counterclaim seeking a judgment for all the unpaid additional rent accruing through the date of the judgment and a declaration that Stop & Shop will continue to be liable for the additional rent as long as any of the leases subject to the Master Agreement and Guaranty remain in effect. On May 17, 2005, we filed a motion for summary judgment. On July 15, 2005, Stop & Shop opposed our motion and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. On December 13, 2005, the Court issued its decision denying the motions for summary judgment. Both parties appealed the Courts decision and on December 14, 2006, the Appellate Court division issued a decision affirming the Courts decision. On January 16, 2007, we filed a motion for the reconsideration of one aspect of the Appellate Courts decision which was denied on March 13, 2007. Discovery is now complete and we anticipate that a trial date will be set for some time in 2010. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims against Stop & Shop. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas and the 555 California Street complex. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump. In August 2005, Mr. Trump brought a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court against, among others, the general partners of the partnerships referred to above. Mr. Trumps claims arose out of a dispute over the sale price of and use of proceeds from, the sale of properties located on the former Penn Central rail yards between West 59th and 72nd Streets in Manhattan which were formerly owned by the partnerships. In decisions dated September 14, 2005 and July 24, 2006, the Court denied several of Mr. Trumps motions and ultimately dismissed all of Mr. Trumps claims, except for his claim seeking access to books and records; that claim was dismissed by virtue of a decision dated October 1, 2007 and an Order dated January 28, 2009. Mr. Trump sought re-argument and renewal on, and filed a notice of appeal in connection with the 2006 decision. In a decision dated January 6, 2009, the Court denied all of Mr. Trumps motions. Mr. Trump filed an additional appeal of the 2006, 2007 and 2009 decisions. Mr. Trumps appeals were denied on all grounds on June 30, 2009. Thereafter, Mr. Trump moved to reargue the appellate decisions but later withdrew the motion. On July 24, 2009 Mr. Trump moved for leave to appeal the June 30, 2009 decision to the New York Court of Appeals, which was denied on October 27, 2009. In connection with the acquisition, we agreed to indemnify the sellers for liabilities and expenses arising out of Mr. Trumps claim that the general partners of the partnerships we acquired did not sell the rail yards at a fair price or could have sold the rail yards for a greater price and any other claims asserted in the legal action; provided however, that if Mr. Trump prevails on certain claims involving partnership matters, other than claims relating to sale price, the sellers will be required to reimburse us for certain costs related to those claims. We believe that the claims relating to the sale price are without merit. All other allegations are not asserted as a basis for damages and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2005, we acquired H Street Building Corporation (H Street) which has a subsidiary that owns, among other things, a 50% tenancy in common interest in land located in Arlington County, Virginia, known as "Pentagon Row," leased to two tenants. In April 2007, H Street acquired the remaining 50% interest in that fee. In April 2007, we received letters from those tenants, Street Retail, Inc. and Post Apartment Homes, L.P., claiming they had a right of first offer triggered by each of those transactions. On September 25, 2008, both tenants filed suit against us and the former owners. The claim alleges the right to purchase the fee interest, damages in excess of $75,000,000 and punitive damages. We believe this claim is without merit and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
16.
Retirement Plans
In the first quarter of 2009, we finalized the termination of the Merchandise Mart Properties Pension Plan, which resulted in a $2,800,000 pension settlement expense that is included as a component of general and administrative expense on our consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
17.
Impairment Losses on Development Projects and Costs of Acquisitions Not Consummated
During the three months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized a $5,000,000 non-cash impairment charge to write down the carrying amount of land held for development to its fair value. During the first and second quarters of 2008, we wrote-off an aggregate of $3,009,000 of costs associated with acquisitions not consummated (primarily Hudson Rail Yards).
18.
Marketable Securities
At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $4,099,000 of net unrealized gains and $2,061,000 of net unrealized losses, respectively, on our marketable equity securities. During 2008, we concluded that certain of the investments in our marketable equity securities portfolio were other-than-temporarily impaired; accordingly, we recognized non-cash impairment charges, aggregating $20,881,000, of which $9,073,000 and $11,808,000 were recognized in the first and third quarters of 2008, respectively. Our conclusions were based on the severity of the declines in the market value of those securities and our inability to forecast a recovery in the near-term.
The following table sets forth the details of our marketable securities:
118,438
Debt securities held-to-maturity
227,501
242,848
215,884
164,728
328,565
283,166
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19.
Segment Information
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of our net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
New York Office
Washington, DC Office
Retail
Other (3)
509,968
189,896
137,139
91,286
52,269
39,378
Straight-line rents:
Contractual rent increases
16,676
10,126
3,573
2,827
135
Amortization of free rent
4,682
(98
2,760
1,963
38
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net
18,728
10,710
1,069
4,826
30
2,093
Total rentals
210,634
144,541
100,902
52,453
41,524
36,360
14,892
32,121
3,661
2,496
Fee and other income:
20,661
(6,147
1,269
1,984
557
(984
1,226
234
139
3,182
4,979
648
3,461
406
273,332
166,630
134,228
59,595
37,434
Operating expenses
117,362
57,889
49,304
26,469
14,928
42,621
35,187
24,091
13,654
14,950
4,895
6,079
6,802
7,198
26,710
164,878
99,155
80,197
47,321
56,588
Operating income (loss)
108,454
67,475
54,031
12,274
(19,154
Income applicable to Alexanders
192
187
20,918
Income applicable to Toys
(Loss) income from partially owned entities
1,454
1,876
580
(22,720
Interest and other investment income, net
190
254
20,020
Interest and debt expense
(33,644
(32,454
(22,315
(13,088
(56,704
Net gains of early extinguishment of debt
Income (loss) before income taxes
76,646
37,151
32,493
(776
(49,801
Income tax expense
(585
(44
(39
(847
(3,752
Income (loss) from continuing operations
76,061
37,107
32,454
(1,623
(53,553
41,992
1,329
79,099
33,783
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, including unit distributions
(2,817
(12,425
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado
73,244
33,798
(65,978
Interest and debt expense (2)
212,727
31,945
32,980
23,978
13,315
39,136
71,373
Depreciation and amortization(2)
178,436
41,101
37,116
25,029
13,772
34,357
27,061
Income tax (benefit) expense (2)
(30,479
585
47
39
847
(36,122
4,125
EBITDA(1)
501,301
146,875
149,242
82,844
26,311
59,448
36,581
See notes on page 33
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Segment Information continued
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
500,549
181,758
128,382
85,664
53,167
51,578
14,353
8,077
418
3,754
1,738
366
8,070
3,649
2,925
1,539
(2
(41
24,526
14,807
1,089
7,491
1,113
208,291
132,814
98,448
54,929
53,016
40,632
14,601
33,286
5,294
4,002
17,751
(4,124
1,138
1,875
411
95
(1,001
1,037
362
3,626
5,701
1,873
2,676
(721
271,459
156,028
134,380
63,029
51,172
120,398
56,653
50,088
31,773
17,203
48,322
35,929
21,749
12,751
17,799
5,263
6,427
7,397
7,419
22,988
Impairment losses on development projects and costs of acquisition not consummated
173,983
99,009
79,234
51,943
62,990
97,476
57,019
55,146
11,086
(11,818
(Loss) income applicable to Alexanders
189
191
(7,256
Loss applicable to Toys
1,798
1,696
158
(6,776
542
507
92
49
8,448
(34,647
(31,323
(21,445
(13,150
(57,081
Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate
65,358
27,899
34,009
(1,857
(69,323
(699
(5
(814
(3,726
27,200
34,004
(2,671
(73,049
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(27
873
27,173
34,877
(1,545
(5,025
63,813
34,907
(78,074
202,446
32,979
32,244
26,733
13,360
33,569
63,561
179,574
46,113
37,222
23,488
12,885
35,155
24,711
(5,063
701
814
(10,944
4,361
413,964
142,905
97,340
85,133
24,388
49,639
14,559
________________________
See notes on page 33.
Segment Information - continued
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
1,529,747
568,884
399,937
268,519
176,224
116,183
43,469
24,315
9,348
8,442
1,406
(42
24,871
2,209
9,829
12,380
312
141
56,270
30,518
3,117
18,362
71
4,202
625,926
422,231
307,703
178,013
120,484
103,609
47,936
99,337
13,492
6,560
58,917
(15,545
3,363
5,936
1,248
(2,317
1,524
1,916
100
677
9,923
15,129
2,296
6,324
8,629
803,262
493,148
410,684
198,531
117,950
340,552
169,379
155,503
100,134
48,993
129,884
105,096
75,881
40,800
47,184
18,588
20,548
24,946
25,092
91,207
489,024
295,023
256,330
166,026
187,384
314,238
198,125
154,354
32,505
(69,434
577
598
44,869
3,908
5,504
2,566
186
(61,288
712
573
63
83
(65,039
(100,118
(94,408
(67,093
(38,888
(174,521
769
26,227
219,317
109,794
91,257
(6,114
(294,754
(845
(1,232
(316
(1,755
(11,625
218,472
108,562
90,941
(7,869
(306,379
46,004
3,272
154,566
94,213
(6,438
630
(23,000
212,034
94,843
(329,379
612,416
95,058
96,818
71,496
39,563
89,897
219,584
539,554
125,831
110,263
78,724
41,203
101,368
82,165
Income tax expense (2)
23,804
845
1,242
316
1,820
7,335
12,246
1,418,866
433,768
362,889
245,379
74,717
317,497
(15,384
31
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
1,501,146
539,254
377,867
257,500
179,606
146,919
45,570
20,860
6,861
12,713
4,531
605
17,460
8,106
5,759
319
2,662
614
73,655
45,548
3,305
20,016
84
4,702
613,768
393,792
290,548
186,883
152,840
103,230
44,608
97,968
14,715
9,125
53,415
(11,984
5,035
6,983
974
306
(2,972
2,050
1,027
355
11,876
14,802
2,014
5,749
(611
789,374
461,222
392,531
208,008
146,398
333,845
161,183
144,165
102,747
51,451
143,549
104,899
63,140
38,324
47,895
14,906
18,824
23,104
21,921
70,409
492,300
284,906
230,409
162,992
177,764
297,074
176,316
162,122
45,016
(31,366
568
529
15,307
3,843
4,548
9,889
978
(48,425
1,965
1,737
422
221
43,190
(104,032
(94,085
(63,981
(39,190
(173,574
199,418
88,516
108,981
7,025
(186,322
220,916
(7
(1,205
(12,534
309,432
108,974
5,820
(198,856
59,072
1,830
111,912
368,504
110,804
(86,944
(3,366
104
(63,873
196,052
110,908
(150,817
621,367
98,810
96,958
76,492
39,823
108,970
200,314
531,252
136,738
110,334
67,456
38,711
103,291
74,722
(121,844
(220,911
1,205
82,778
15,077
1,602,752
431,600
354,885
254,863
85,559
336,549
139,296
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Notes to preceding tabular information
EBITDA represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the un-levered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flows and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax (benefit) expense in the reconciliation of our net income (loss) to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.
Other EBITDA is comprised of:
26,769
68
65,229
37,180
555 California Street
10,090
12,296
31,885
35,554
10,803
29,271
Hotel Pennsylvania
3,599
11,907
7,823
Industrial warehouses
1,361
3,902
4,025
Other investments
7,071
8,058
1,904
6,211
46,885
44,493
125,872
142,013
Investment income and other, net
23,023
15,514
61,214
72,592
Corporate general and administrative expenses
(24,309
(19,633
(62,757
(62,101
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards on March 31, 2009
(20,202
Non-cash asset (write-downs) reversal:
10,300
(11,808
(20,881
Real estate development projects:
Partially owned entities
(34,200
Wholly owned entities (including costs of acquisitions not consummated)
(5,000
(8,009
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities
(3,982
(25,812
Discontinued operations of Americold (including a $112,690 net gain on sale)
129,267
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Vornado Realty Trust
New York, New York
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust (the "Company") as of September 30, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and of changes in equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty Trust as of December 31, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 24, 2009 (October 13, 2009, as to the effects of the retrospective application of new accounting guidance on the accounting for convertible debt instruments, noncontrolling interests, and earnings per share as disclosed in Note 2), we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New Jersey
November 2, 2009
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as approximates, believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, intends, plans, would, may or other similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results of operations and financial condition, see Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Critical Accounting Policies
A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our policies during 2009.
Overview
Business Objective and Operating Strategy
Our business objective is to maximize shareholder value, which we measure by our total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing our performance to that of the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (RMS) and the SNL REIT Index (SNL) for the following periods ending September 30, 2009:
Total Return (1)
Vornado
RMS
SNL
One-year
(25.8%)
(26.5%)
(26.0%)
Three-years
(34.2%)
(33.6%)
(31.3%)
Five-years
21.7%
5.0%
8.0%
Ten-years
226.2%
146.8%
156.2%
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of how we will perform in the future.
We intend to achieve our business objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and executing our operating strategies through:
Maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
Investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City and Washington, DC, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
Acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
Investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area;
Investing in fully-integrated operating companies that have a significant real estate component; and
Developing and redeveloping our existing properties to increase returns and maximize value.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds, proceeds from possible asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets.
On May 14, 2009, our Board of Trustees executed its long-planned management succession strategy and elected Michael D. Fascitelli, as our Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Steven Roth, who continues to serve as Chairman of the Board.
We have a large concentration of properties in the New York City metropolitan area and in the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia areas. We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and breadth and quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the national, regional and local economies, financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation and population trends. See Risk Factors in Item 1A of our Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for additional information regarding these factors.
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Overview continued
In the second half of 2007 the residential mortgage and capital markets began showing signs of stress, primarily in the form of escalating default rates on sub-prime mortgages, declining home values and increasing inventory nationwide. In 2008, the credit crisis spread to the broader commercial credit and financial markets resulting in illiquidity and volatility in the bond and equity markets. These trends and the related economic recession have continued in 2009. This economic recession has negatively affected substantially all businesses, including ours. Real estate transactions have diminished significantly and capitalization rates have risen. The commercial real estate industry may continue to be affected by declining demand for office and retail space due to bankruptcies, layoffs, downsizing, cost cutting as well as general economic conditions, which would result in lower occupancy rates and effective rents and a corresponding decrease in net income, funds from operations and cash flow. In addition, the value of investments in joint ventures, marketable securities, and mezzanine loans may continue to decline, and may result in impairment charges and/or valuation allowances and a corresponding decrease in net income and funds from operations. Impairment charges and valuation allowances are based on our judgment and represent our estimate of losses we may incur based on the difference between the carrying amounts of our investments and our estimate of the amounts we may ultimately receive upon disposition of the investments. The estimation process is inherently uncertain, and is based upon, among other factors, our expectations of future events, and accordingly, actual amounts received on these investments could differ materially from our estimates.
The trends discussed above have had an impact on our financial results during 2009. During the second quarter of 2009, we recorded a $122,738,000 mezzanine loans receivable valuation allowance. It is not possible for us to quantify the impact of the above trends, which may persist for the remainder of 2009 and beyond, on our future financial results.
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $126,348,000, or $0.69 per diluted share, versus net income of $22,736,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes $43,329,000 and $1,313,000, respectively, of net gains on sale of real estate. In addition, net income for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of the net gains on sale of real estate and the items in the table below, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 by $52,847,000, or $0.29 per diluted share and decreased net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 by $32,260,000, or $0.20 per diluted share.
Funds from operations attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (FFO) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $234,246,000, or $1.25 per diluted share, compared to $159,838,000, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the prior years quarter. FFO for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 by $12,870,000, or $0.07 per diluted share and decreased FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 by $33,454,000 or $0.20 per diluted share.
Items that affect comparability (income) expense:
Our share of partially owned entities adjustments:
Lexington Realty Trust impairment losses related to its investment in Concord Debt Holdings LLC
14,541
7,175
Toys R Us litigation settlement income
(10,200
Income tax benefit
(13,668
Stock appreciation rights
14,557
(3,407
Marketable equity securities impairment losses
11,808
3,982
(1,172
(13,906
36,801
Noncontrolling interests share of above adjustments
1,036
(3,347
Items that affect comparability, net
(12,870
33,454
On January 1, 2009, we adopted the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. The guidance contained in ASC 470-20 was required to be applied retrospectively. Accordingly, net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 has been adjusted to include $8,700,000 and $25,600,000, respectively, of additional interest expense, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests. In addition, in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, we have included 5,736,000 additional common shares in the computation of income and FFO per share retroactively to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, as a result of the stock portion of our common dividends during 2009.
The percentage increase (decrease) in GAAP basis and cash basis same store Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of our operating segments for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 over the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and the trailing quarter ended June 30, 2009 are summarized below.
Quarter Ended:
September 30, 2009 vs. September 30, 2008:
GAAP basis
1.5%
10.0%
2.0%
(5.7%)
Cash basis
6.4%
8.7%
5.2%
(0.8%)
September 30, 2009 vs. June 30, 2009:
(1.4%)
1.1%
4.2%
(13.0%)
(2.1%)
2.8%
3.9%
(11.1%)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $200,285,000, or $1.16 per diluted share, versus $529,157,000, or $3.22 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes $44,002,000, and $65,918,000, respectively, of net gains on sale of real estate. In addition, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of net gains on sale of real estate and the items in the table below, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased net income attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 by $55,408,000, or $0.32 per diluted share and increased net income attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 by $274,825,000, or $1.67 per diluted share.
FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $602,825,000, or $3.37 per diluted share, compared to $894,829,000, or $5.27 per diluted share, for the prior years nine months. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 includes certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 by $96,077,000, or $0.53 per diluted share and increased FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 by $222,201,000, or $1.31 per diluted share.
Mezzanine loans receivable loss accrual (reversal)
(10,300
Lexington Realty Trust impairment losses related to itsinvestment in Concord Debt Holdings LLC
19,121
Toys R Us:
(13,946
14,900
Litigation settlement income
(11,105
7,605
Filenes, Boston lease termination payment
7,650
Development joint ventures non-cash asset write-downs
Reversal of deferred income taxes initially recorded in connection with H Street acquisition
Marketable equity securities Impairment losses
(1,791
(3,341
104,391
(237,932
Americolds FFO sold on March 31, 2008
(6,098
(244,030
(8,314
21,829
96,077
(222,201
The percentage increase (decrease) in GAAP basis and cash basis same store EBITDA of our operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 over the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is summarized below.
Nine Months Ended:
1.7%
6.8%
3.6%
(11.5%)
5.7%
1.8%
(6.4%)
Calculations of same store EBITDA, reconciliations of our net income to EBITDA and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Managements Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
2009 Dispositions:
On September 1, 2009, we sold 1999 K Street, a newly developed 250,000 square foot office building, in Washingtons Central Business District, for $207,800,000 in cash, which resulted in a net gain of approximately $41,211,000.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we sold 13 retail properties, in separate transactions (primarily our California supermarkets), for an aggregate of $48,000,000 in cash, which resulted in net gains of approximately $1,444,000 in the aggregate.
2009 Financing Activities:
In the first quarter of 2009, we purchased $47,000,000 of debt secured by our cross-collateralized mortgages on 42 shopping centers for $46,231,000 in cash.
During the first quarter of 2009, we purchased $81,534,000 (aggregate face amount) of our senior unsecured notes for $75,977,000 in cash. In the second quarter of 2009, pursuant to our April 30, 2009 tender offer, we purchased an additional $173,321,000 (aggregate face amount) of our senior unsecured notes for $169,832,000 in cash. In addition, upon maturity in August 2009, we repaid the remaining $97,900,000 of our 4.5% senior unsecured notes.
On April 7, 2009, we completed a $75,000,000 financing of 4 Union Square South, Manhattan, a 203,000 square foot, fully-leased retail property. This interest-only loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.25% (3.50% at September 30, 2009) and matures in April 2012, with two one-year extension options. The property was previously unencumbered.
On June 1, 2009, we repaid the $50,223,000 outstanding balance of the Commerce Executive loan, which was scheduled to mature on July 31, 2009.
In June 2009, we purchased $58,399,000 (aggregate carrying amount) of the debt secured by 555 California Street Complex for $55,814,000 in cash.
On June 24, 2009, Toys R Us, Inc. (Toys) in which we own a 32.7% interest, extended its $2.0 billion credit facility which was to expire in July 2010, to May 2012. The borrowing capacity under the amended facility will remain at $2.0 billion through the original maturity date in July 2010 and will continue at $1.5 billion thereafter. The interest rate will be LIBOR plus 3.20%, which may vary based on availability, through July 2010 and LIBOR plus 4.00%, subject to usage, thereafter. In addition, on July 9, 2009, Toys issued $950 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due in 2017 at 97.399%. The proceeds from the issuance, along with existing cash, were used to repay the outstanding balance under its $1.3 billion senior credit facility, which was subsequently terminated.
During 2009, we purchased $279,922,000 (aggregate face amount) of our convertible senior debentures for $247,728,000 in cash. In October 2009, we purchased an additional $79,671,000 (aggregate face amount) of our convertible senior debentures for $76,651,000 in cash.
On July 7, 2009, we refinanced the loan on Beverly Connection, which was scheduled to mature on July 9, 2009. The new loan has a two-year term and an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.50%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.50% (5.00% at September 30, 2009) and provides for a one-year extension through July 2012, at LIBOR plus 5.00%.
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2009 Financing Activities continued:
On July 30, 2009, we completed an $82,500,000 refinancing of 2011 Crystal Drive, a 442,000 square foot office building located in Crystal City Arlington, Virginia. The loan has a fixed interest rate of 7.30% and matures in August 2017, with two one-year extension options. We retained net proceeds of approximately $44,500,000 after repaying the existing loan and closing costs.
On August 11, 2009, we completed a $52,000,000 financing of 435 Seventh Avenue, Manhattan, a 43,000 square foot fully-leased retail property. This loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00%, with a LIBOR floor of 2.00% (5.00% at September 30, 2009) and matures in August 2012, with two one-year extension option. The property was previously unencumbered.
On September 14, 2009, we completed a $50,000,000 additional financing of the Universal Buildings. The additional financing has a fixed interest rate of 8.0% and matures on the same date as the existing loans in April 2014.
On September 30, 2009, we completed a public offering of $460,000,000 principal amount of 7.875% callable senior unsecured 30-year notes due October 1, 2039. Interest on the notes is payable quarterly in arrears on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, commencing January 1, 2010. The notes were sold to the public at par and may be redeemed at our option in whole or in part beginning October 1, 2014, at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. These notes are subject to substantively the same financial covenants as our previously issued senior unsecured notes. We retained net proceeds of approximately $446,000,000 from the offering, which will be used for general corporate purposes.
In October 2009, we repaid $400,000,000 of the amounts outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facilities.
On November 2, 2009, we commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of our convertible senor debentures due 2026 and 2027. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the tender offer, we are offering to purchase the convertible senior debentures at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The tender offer expires on December 1, 2009.
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Overview - continued
The following table sets forth certain information for the properties we own directly or indirectly, including leasing activity. The leasing activity presented below is based on leases signed during the period and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue recognition in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Tenant improvements and leasing commissions are presented below based on square feet leased during the period, on a per square foot and per square foot per annum basis based on weighted average lease terms and as a percentage of initial rent per square foot.
(Square feet in thousands)
New York
Washington, DC
As of September 30, 2009:
Office
Showroom
Square feet (in service)
16,167
18,156
22,096
2,447
6,319
Number of properties
81
164
Occupancy rate
96.0%
94.8%
91.6%
87.1%
88.9%
Leasing Activity:
Quarter Ended September 30, 2009:
Square feet
356
313
294
334
Initial rent per square foot (1)
50.93
39.30
27.81
45.66
24.77
Weighted average lease terms (years)
7.8
5.0
11.4
3.4
4.0
Rent per square foot relet space:
324
257
93
Initial Rent cash basis (1)
50.59
38.59
11.02
Prior escalated rent cash basis
50.15
33.93
9.93
38.80
26.73
Percentage increase (decrease):
0.9%
13.7%
11.0%
17.7%
(7.3%
8.3%
14.9%
27.3%
(0.8%
Rent per square foot vacant space:
56
201
Initial rent (1)
54.31
42.55
35.62
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot
42.10
7.88
6.81
54.93
2.02
Per square foot per annum
5.37
1.58
0.60
16.16
0.51
Percentage of initial rent
10.5%
4.0%
2.2%
35.4%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009:
1,382
888
778
52.29
39.64
20.73
25.58
7.9
4.8
10.4
799
1,110
375
52.52
39.11
14.87
50.03
36.44
13.96
26.88
7.3%
6.5%
(4.8%
11.4%
11.6%
272
513
50.82
41.80
25.02
43.02
14.11
3.33
2.81
5.46
2.94
0.32
10.4%
7.4%
2.7%
__________________________
See notes on the following page
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(Square feet and cubic feet in thousands)
As of June 30, 2009:
16,154
18,073
21,925
6,336
96.1%
95.3%
91.3%
95.4%
90.2%
As of December 31, 2008:
16,108
17,666
21,475
2,424
6,332
163
96.7%
95.0%
92.0%
96.5%
92.2%
As of September30, 2008:
16,093
17,553
21,451
2,408
6,349
97.1%
95.7%
94.0%
92.3%
_______________________________
Most leases include periodic step-ups in rent which are not reflected in the initial rent per square foot leased.
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45
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Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of our net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
EBITDA above includes certain items that affect comparability, which are described in the Overview.
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See notes on page 49.
Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 - continued
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Notes to preceding tabular information:
Non-cash asset write-downs:
Land held for development
Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to September 30, 2008
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, hotel revenues, trade shows revenues, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases and fee income, were $671,219,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to $676,068,000 in the prior years quarter, a decrease of $4,849,000. Below are the details of the (decrease) increase by segment:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Property rentals:
Acquisitions (including the transfer of an asset from other to the retail segment)
5,067
2,449
3,519
(901
Development/redevelopment
(944
(1,300
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net
(5,798
(4,097
(20
(2,665
980
Operations:
(10,340
) (2)
Trade shows
(2,093
) (3)
Leasing activity (see page 42)
16,664
6,440
11,391
3,970
(3,906
(1,231
Increase (decrease) in property rentals
2,556
2,343
11,727
2,454
(2,476
(11,492
Tenant expense reimbursements:
Acquisitions/development
(2,065
(103
(1,625
(337
Operations
(6,220
(4,272
) (4)
394
460
(1,633
(1,169
(Decrease) increase in tenant expense reimbursements
(8,285
291
(1,165
(1,506
Lease cancellation fee income
153
(803
(362
(26
131
109
146
(84
BMS cleaning revenue
887
2,910
(2,023
(479
(444
(722
(1,225
785
1,127
Increase (decrease) in fee and other income
880
3,802
(1,416
(1,441
675
(740
Total (decrease) increase in revenues
(4,849
10,602
(152
(3,434
(13,738
Primarily due to a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXAs space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional amortization of approximately $3,000 in the prior years quarter.
Primarily due to lower REVPAR.
Primarily due to lower trade show revenues.
Primarily due to a decrease in utility reimbursements as a result of lower utility costs.
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Results of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to September 30, 2008 (continued)
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $448,139,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to $467,159,000 in the prior years quarter, a decrease of $19,020,000. Below are the details of the (decrease) increase by segment:
(Decrease) increase due to:
Operating:
Acquisitions and other (including the transfer of an asset from other to the retail segment)
3,896
1,600
2,506
(210
(415
991
(1,406
Hotel activity
(1,902
Trade shows activity
(1,081
(10,661
(3,036
245
(978
(6,729
(163
(Decrease) increase in operating expenses
(10,163
1,236
(784
(5,304
(2,275
Depreciation and amortization:
(1,270
(1,499
755
(526
Operations (due to additions to buildings and improvements)
(4,777
(5,701
757
1,587
903
(2,323
(Decrease) increase in depreciation and amortization
(6,047
(742
2,342
(2,849
General and administrative:
Deferred compensation plan liability mark-to-market of plan assets
8,197
(6,007
(368
(348
(595
(221
(4,475
Increase (decrease) in general and administrative
2,190
3,722
Costs of acquisitions not consummated
Total (decrease) increase in expenses
(19,020
(9,105
963
(4,622
(6,402
Primarily due to lower utility costs.
Primarily due to lower bad debt reserves and utility and marketing costs.
Primarily due to a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXAs space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional depreciation of approximately $4,000 in the prior years quarter.
Primarily due to lower payroll and stock-based compensation expense.
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Income (Loss) Applicable to Alexanders
Our 32.4% share of Alexanders net income (comprised of our share of Alexanders net income and management, leasing, and development fees) was $21,297,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $6,876,000 for the prior years quarter, an increase of $28,173,000. This increase was primarily due to income of $13,668,000 for our share of an income tax benefit in the current years quarter, compared to $14,557,000 of expense for our share of stock appreciation rights compensation expense in the prior years quarter.
Income (Loss) Applicable to Toys
During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, we recognized $22,077,000 of income from our investment in Toys, comprised of (i) $20,137,000 for our 32.7% share of Toys net income (a net loss of $15,985,000 before our share of Toys income tax benefit, for its quarter ended August 1, 2009) and (ii) $1,940,000 of interest and other income.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we recognized a net loss of $8,141,000 from our investment in Toys, comprised of (i) $10,107,000 for our 32.7% share of Toys net loss ($21,051,000 before our share of Toys income tax benefit, for its quarter ended August 2, 2008), partially offset by (ii) $1,966,000 of interest and other income.
Loss from Partially Owned Entities
Summarized below are the components of (loss) income from partially owned entities for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Lexington 16.1% share in 2009 and 7.7% share in 2008 of equity in net loss (1)
India real estate ventures 4% to 36.5% share of equity in net loss
Other, net (2)
The three months ended September 30, 2009 includes $14,541 for our share of non-cash impairment losses recorded by Lexington related to its investment in Concord Debt Holdings LLC. The three months ended September 30, 2008 includes a $7,175 non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Lexington.
Includes our equity in net earnings of partially owned entities including, partially owned office buildings in New York and Washington, DC, the Monmouth Mall, Dune Capital LP, Verde Realty MLP, 85 10th Avenue and others.
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
Interest and other investment income, net (comprised of interest income on mezzanine loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $20,486,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $9,638,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $10,848,000. This increase resulted from:
Marketable equity securities impairment losses in prior years quarter
Increase in the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding increase in general and administrative expense)
Lower average yield on investments (0.3% in this quarter compared to 2.3% in the prior years quarter)
(6,479
Lower average mezzanine loan investments - $268,000 in this quarter, compared to $468,000 in the prior years quarter
(4,122
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities loss in prior years quarter
Other, net (primarily a reduction in dividend income)
(2,538
10,848
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $158,205,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $157,646,000 in the prior years quarter, an increase of $559,000. This increase resulted primarily from (i) lower capitalized interest of $12,332,000, (ii) $2,568,000 of interest on new borrowings and refinancings and (iii) $1,220,000 of interest on additional borrowings under our revolving credit facilities, partially offset by (iv) $7,855,000 as a result of the purchase of a portion of our corporate senior unsecured debt and (v) $7,747,000 due to a decrease in weight average interest rates.
Net Gains on Early Extinguishment of Debt
Net gains on early extinguishment of debt of $3,407,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 resulted from purchases of certain of our convertible senior debentures.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets Other than Depreciable Real Estate
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate was $4,432,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $5,160,000 in the prior years quarter and was primarily comprised of net gains on sale of marketable securities.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $5,267,000, compared to $5,244,000 in the prior years quarter.
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Income from Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $43,321,000, compared to $846,000 for the prior years quarter. The three months ended September 30, 2009 includes a $41,211,000 net gain on the sale of 1999 K Street, which was sold on September 1, 2009.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Including Unit Distributions
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is comprised of (i) allocations to redeemable noncontrolling interests of $10,151,000 and $2,188,000, respectively, (ii) net income and net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries of $258,000 and $466,000, respectively and (iii) preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership of $4,818,000 in each three-month period. The increase of $7,963,000 in allocations to noncontrolling redeemable interests resulted primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to the unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends
Preferred share dividends were $14,269,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $14,271,000 for the prior years quarter.
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Same Store EBITDA
Same store EBITDA represents EBITDA from property level operations which are owned by us in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store EBITDA excludes segment-level overhead expenses that are not considered property-level expenses, as well as other non-operating items. We present same store EBITDA on both a GAAP basis and a cash basis, which excludes income from the straight-lining of rents, amortization of below-market leases, net of above-market leases and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are the same store EBITDA results on a GAAP basis and cash basis for each of our segments for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.
EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009
Add-back: non-property level overhead expenses included above
Less: EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses
(2,107
(42,323
(5,765
(3,529
GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009
149,663
112,998
83,881
29,980
Less: Adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of below-market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments
(16,488
(5,545
(8,202
(184
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009
133,175
107,453
75,679
29,796
EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2008
(738
(1,003
(10,259
GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2008
147,430
102,764
82,271
31,807
(22,292
(3,942
(10,312
(1,762
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2008
125,138
98,822
71,959
30,045
Increase (decrease) in GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009 over the three months ended September 30, 2008
2,233
10,234
1,610
(1,827
Increase (decrease) in Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009 over the three months ended September 30, 2008
8,037
8,631
3,720
(249
% increase (decrease) in GAAP basis same store EBITDA
(5.7%
% increase (decrease) in Cash basis same store EBITDA
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Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of our net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
See notes on page 58.
Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 - continued
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EBITDA represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the un-levered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to those of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flows and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
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Results of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to September 30, 2008 - continued
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, hotel revenues, trade shows revenues, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of above market-leases, and fee income, were $2,023,575,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1,997,533,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $26,042,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
9,973
7,821
4,732
(2,580
(987
(1,343
(17,385
(15,030
(188
(1,654
(13
(500
(26,400
(9,012
60,337
28,271
12,331
(4,577
(2,876
16,526
12,158
28,439
17,155
(8,870
(32,356
(1,508
(660
(745
2,796
379
3,431
2,029
(1,223
(1,820
Increase (decrease) in tenant expense reimbursements
1,288
3,328
1,369
(2,565
(113
879
(927
322
(2,071
(1,672
(1,047
274
(281
655
1,941
5,502
(3,561
8,471
(1,953
327
282
575
9,240
8,228
1,351
159
(371
616
6,473
Total increase (decrease) in revenues
26,042
13,888
31,926
18,153
(9,477
(28,448
Primarily due to a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXAs space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional amortization of approximately $9,000 in the prior years nine months.
Primarily due to a decrease in real estate tax reimbursements as a result of new tenant base years.
Includes $5,402 of income previously deferred resulting from the termination of a lease with a partially owned entity.
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Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $1,393,787,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1,348,371,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $45,416,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
11,015
5,197
5,034
784
2,781
1,001
1,780
(4,496
(4,214
16,084
6,707
7,195
(3,433
1,254
Increase (decrease) in operating expenses
21,170
8,196
11,338
(2,613
(2,458
(876
(6,305
7,064
(1,635
1,914
(13,665
6,502
5,677
2,476
Increase (decrease) in depreciation and amortization
1,038
197
12,741
(711
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards (2)
3,451
3,131
4,793
1,011
20,202
Deferred compensation plan liability - mark-to-market of plan assets
9,209
(10,580
231
(1,407
(2,951
2,160
(8,613
Increase in general and administrative
31,217
3,682
1,724
1,842
3,171
20,798
Total increase (decrease) in expenses
45,416
(3,276
10,117
25,921
3,034
9,620
Primarily due to a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXAs space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional depreciation of approximately $12,000 in the prior years nine months.
On March 31, 2009, our nine most senior executives voluntarily surrendered their 2007 and 2008 stock option awards and their 2008 out-performance plan awards. Accordingly, we recognized $32,588 of expense in the first quarter of 2009, representing the unamortized portion of these awards.
Primarily due to pension termination costs of $2,800.
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Income Applicable to Alexanders
Our 32.4% share of Alexanders net income (comprised of our share of Alexanders net income and management, leasing, and development fees) was $46,044,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $16,404,000 for the prior years nine months, an increase of $29,640,000. This increase was primarily due to income of $13,668,000 for our share of an income tax benefit and $11,105,000 for our share of the reversal of accrued stock appreciation rights compensation expense in the current period, compared to $7,605,000 for our share of stock appreciation rights compensation expense in the prior years period.
Income Applicable to Toys
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized $118,897,000 of income from our investment in Toys, comprised of (i) $99,210,000 for our 32.7% share of Toys net income ($106,545,000 before our share of Toys income tax expense), (ii) $13,946,000 for our share of income from the reversal of previously recognized deferred financing cost amortization expense, which we initially recorded as a reduction of the basis of our investment in Toys, and (iii) $5,741,000 of interest and other income.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized $41,510,000 of income from our investment in Toys, comprised of (i) $50,450,000 for our 32.7% share of Toys net income ($133,228,000 before our share of Toys income tax expense) and (ii) $5,960,000 of interest and other income, partially offset by (iii) $14,900,000 for our share of a non-cash charge adjusting Toys purchase accounting basis income tax expense resulting from the audit of Toys fiscal 2006 and 2007 purchase accounting financial statements.
Summarized below are the components of loss from partially owned entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
)(3)
)(4)
The nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes $19,121 for our share of impairment losses recorded by Lexington related to its investment in Concord Debt Holdings LLC. The nine months ended September 30, 2008 includes a $7,175 non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Lexington.
Includes $34,200 of non-cash charges for the write-off of our share of certain partially owned entitiespre-development costs.
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Interest and Other Investment (Loss) Income, net
Interest and other investment (loss) income, net (comprised of interest income on mezzanine loans receivable, loss reserves on mezzanine loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was a loss of $63,608,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to income of $47,535,000 in the prior years nine months, a decrease of $111,143,000. This decrease resulted from:
Mezzanine loans $122,738 loss accrual in the current years nine months, compared to $10,300 of income from the reversal of a loan loss accrual in the prior years nine months
(133,038
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities loss in prior years nine months
Lower average yield on investments (0.4% in the current years nine months, compared to 2.6% in the prior years nine months)
(17,080
Marketable equity securities impairment losses in the prior years nine months
Increase in the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding increase in general and administrative expenses)
Lower average mezzanine loan investments - $403,000 in the current years nine months, compared to $482,000 in the prior years nine months
(7,291
(9,636
(111,143
Interest and debt expense was $475,028,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $474,862,000 in the prior years nine months, an increase of $166,000. This increase resulted primarily from lower capitalized interest of $31,878,000 and $2,833,000 of interest on refinancings, partially offset by $21,797,000 due to a decrease in weighted average interest rates and $12,809,000 as a result of the purchase of a portion of our corporate senior unsecured debt.
Net gains on early extinguishment of debt was $26,996,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and resulted primarily from purchases of certain of our convertible senior debentures and senior unsecured notes.
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets other than depreciable real estate was $4,432,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $8,546,000 in the prior years nine months and was primarily comprised of net gains on sale of marketable securities.
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we had an income tax expense of $15,773,000, compared to an income tax benefit of $207,170,000 the prior years nine months, an increase in expense of $222,943,000. This increase resulted primarily from a $222,174,000 reversal of deferred tax liabilities in the first quarter of 2008. These deferred taxes were initially recorded in connection with our acquisition of H Street and were reversed as a result of completing all of the actions necessary to enable the entities to which these deferred taxes related to, elect REIT status effective for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2008.
Income from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $49,276,000, compared to $172,814,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes a $41,211,000 net gain on the sale of 1999 K Street, which was sold on September 1, 2009. The nine months ended September 30, 2008 includes net gains on sale of Americold Realty Trust, which was sold on March 31, 2008 for a $112,690,000 net gain and Tysons Dulles Plaza, which was sold on September 10, 2008 for a $56,831,000 net gain.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is comprised of (i) allocations to redeemable noncontrolling interests of $17,795,000 and $55,389,000, respectively, (ii) net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries of $3,442,000 and $2,709,000, respectively and (iii) preferred unit distributions of the Operating Partnership of $14,455,000 in each nine-month period. The decrease of $37,594,000 in allocations to noncontrolling redeemable interests resulted primarily from lower net income subject to allocation to the unitholders.
Preferred share dividends were $42,807,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $42,820,000 for the prior years nine months.
Below are the same store EBITDA results on a GAAP basis and cash basis for each of our segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
Add-back: non-property level overhead expenses included above (1)
(2,714
(50,254
(12,320
(3,826
GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
449,642
333,183
258,005
95,983
(48,863
(20,688
(32,048
(1,907
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009
400,779
312,495
225,957
94,076
EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
(4,387
(61,760
(28,859
945
GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
442,119
311,949
249,108
108,425
(63,086
(14,766
(27,253
(7,867
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
379,033
297,183
221,855
100,558
Increase (decrease) in GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 over the nine months ended September 30, 2008
7,523
21,234
8,897
(12,442
Increase (decrease) in Cash basis same store EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 over the nine months ended September 30, 2008
21,746
15,312
4,102
(6,482
(11.5%
(6.4%
(1) Includes the write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards on March 31, 2009, of $3,451, $3,131, $4,793 and $1,011, respectively.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
Our revenues and expenses are subject to seasonality during the year which impacts quarterly net earnings, cash flows and funds from operations, and therefore comparisons of the current quarter to the previous quarter. The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys fourth quarter net income, which we record on a one-quarter lag basis in our first quarter, accounts for more than 80% of Toys fiscal year net income. The Office and Merchandise Mart segments have historically experienced higher utility costs in the first and third quarters of the year. The Merchandise Mart segment also has experienced higher earnings in the second and fourth quarters of the year due to major trade shows occurring in those quarters. The Retail segment revenue in the fourth quarter is typically higher due to the recognition of percentage rental income.
Below are the same store EBITDA results on a GAAP and cash basis for each of our segments for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009.
(1,994
(5,207
149,776
84,439
(16,601
(8,760
EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2009 (1)
147,774
110,269
80,883
26,969
5,560
6,393
6,930
(360
(4,091
(6,216
549
GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2009
151,945
111,738
81,060
34,448
(15,908
(7,224
(8,231
(935
Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2009
136,037
104,514
72,829
33,513
(Decrease) increase in GAAP basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009 over the three months ended June 30, 2009
(2,169
1,260
3,379
(4,468
(Decrease) increase in Cash basis same store EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2009 over the three months ended June 30, 2009
(2,862
2,939
2,580
(3,717
% (decrease) increase in GAAP basis same store EBITDA
(1.4%
(13.0%
% (decrease) increase in Cash basis same store EBITDA
(2.1%
(11.1%
Below is a reconciliation of our net income (loss) to EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado for the three months ended June 30, 2009
73,870
41,367
26,688
(769
31,675
32,237
24,459
13,190
41,969
35,904
29,625
13,883
260
761
111
665
EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2009
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for significant acquisitions and development expenditures may require funding from borrowings and/or equity offerings. We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities though cash purchases and/or exchanges for our equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such purchases and/or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
We may determine to raise capital for future real estate acquisitions through an institutional investment fund. We would serve as the general partner of the fund for a fee and would also expect to be a limited partner of the fund and have the potential to earn certain incentives based on the funds performance. The fund may serve as our exclusive investment vehicle for a limited period of time for all investments that fit within the funds investment parameters. If we determine to raise capital through a fund, the partnership interests offered would not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and could not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under that act or an applicable exemption from those registration requirements.
We are exploring issuing commercial mortgage backed securities that would be eligible to participate in the U.S Federal Reserves Term Asset-Backed Loan Facility (TALF) program. There can be no assurance that we will actually participate in this program or that our securities would be eligible for participation. Any such securities offering would not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the securities could not be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration under that act or an applicable exemption from those registration requirements.
Our consolidated outstanding debt was $12,728,012,000 at September 30, 2009, a $290,089,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2008. This increase resulted primarily from the issuance of $460,000,000 of 7.875% senior unsecured notes on September 30, 2009 which are due October 2039. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $648,250,000 and $358,468,000, respectively, was outstanding under our revolving credit facilities. During the remainder of 2009 and 2010, $84,810,000 and $899,067,000 of our outstanding debt matures, respectively. We may refinance such debt or choose to repay all or a portion, using existing cash balances or our revolving credit facilities.
Our share of debt of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $3,012,310,000 at September 30, 2009, a $184,275,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2008. This resulted primarily from a decrease in our share of Toys R Us outstanding debt.
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
Our cash and cash equivalents were $2,560,011,000 at September 30, 2009, a $1,033,158,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2008. This increase resulted from $489,487,000 of net cash provided by operating activities and $621,471,000 of net cash provided by financing activities, partially offset by $77,800,000 of net cash used in investing activities. Property rental income represents our primary source of net cash provided by operating activities. Our property rental income is primarily dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties. Other sources of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans and corporate level unsecured borrowings; our revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales. Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, distributions to our common and preferred shareholders, as well as acquisition and development costs.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $489,487,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $271,900,000, adjusted for $276,376,000 of non-cash adjustments, including depreciation and amortization expense, mezzanine loan loss accruals, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, equity in net income of partially owned entities and amortization of below market leases, net of above market leases, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $21,484,000 partially offset by (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $80,273,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $77,800,000 was primarily comprised of (i) development and redevelopment expenditures of $384,655,000, (ii) investments in partially owned entities of $28,738,000, (iii) additions to real estate of $145,981,000, partially offset by, (iv) proceeds from the sale of real estate of $291,652,000, (v) $81,195,000 of restricted cash (vi) proceeds from the sale of marketable securities of $59,873,000 and (vii) $46,339,000 received from mezzanine loan receivables repayments.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $621,471,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $710,226,000 of proceeds from the issuance of common shares in April 2009, (ii) proceeds from borrowings of $1,208,204,000, partially offset by, (iii) repayments of borrowings of $996,218,000, (iv) dividends paid on common shares of $194,087,000, (v) dividends paid on preferred shares of $42,809,000 (vi) distributions to noncontrolling interests of $30,291,000 and (vi) the purchase of outstanding Series G Preferred Units of $24,330,000.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - continued
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. Recurring capital improvements include expenditures to maintain a propertys competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases. Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property. Our development and redevelopment expenditures include all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capitalized interest and operating costs until the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Capital Expenditures (Accrual basis):
Expenditures to maintain the assets:
Recurring
29,744
11,804
12,013
1,953
3,974
Non-recurring
13,433
5,181
644
7,608
43,177
16,985
12,657
Tenant improvements:
43,976
25,571
14,518
946
2,941
6,227
4,503
50,203
30,074
Leasing commissions:
14,435
8,289
5,339
732
2,045
1,659
352
16,480
9,948
766
16.36
3.80
2.48
6.9%
3.7%
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis)
109,860
57,007
32,514
3,665
6,990
9,684
Adjustments to reconcile accrual basis to cash basis:
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods
97,888
53,067
33,515
4,134
4,693
2,479
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period
(51,661
(32,103
(15,515
(1,164
(1,280
(1,599
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis)
156,087
77,971
50,514
6,635
10,403
10,564
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures:
West End 25
50,975
Bergen Town Center
49,323
Wasserman Venture
38,238
220 20th Street
36,468
1999 K Street (sold in September 2009)
31,874
20,144
North Bergen, New Jersey
19,495
Poughkeepsie, New York
17,446
Garfield, New Jersey
15,404
12,865
92,423
11,814
20,490
39,569
5,636
14,914
384,655
152,672
161,381
53,152
67
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - CONTINUED
Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,529,012,000 at September 30, 2008, a $374,417,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2007. This increase resulted from $647,609,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by $138,563,000 of net cash used in investing activities and $134,629,000 of net cash used in financing activities. Property rental income represents our primary source of net cash provided by operating activities.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $647,609,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $639,112,000, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $12,021,000, and (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $17,129,000, partially offset by, $20,653,000 of non-cash adjustments, including depreciation and amortization expense, the effect of straight-lining of rental income and equity in net income of partially owned entities,
Net cash used in investing activities of $138,563,000 was primarily comprised of (i) development and redevelopment expenditures of $413,947,000, (ii) investments in partially owned entities of $115,250,000, (iii) additions to real estate of $158,434,000, (iv) acquisitions of real estate and related investments of $36,566,000, (v) restricted cash (primarily mortgage escrows) of $22,674,000, (vi) purchases of marketable equity securities of $8,035,000 and (vii) investments in mezzanine loans receivable of $7,397,000, partially offset by, (viii) proceeds from the sale of real estate (primarily Americold and Tysons Dulles Plaza) of $352,511,000, (ix) distributions of capital from partially owned entities of $182,090,000, (x) proceeds received from repayments on mezzanine loans receivable of $52,032,000 and (xi) proceeds from the sale marketable securities of $47,723,000.
Net cash used in financing activities of $134,629,000 was primarily comprised of (i) repayments of borrowings of $1,043,734,000, (ii) dividends paid on common shares of $415,169,000, (iii) distributions to noncontrolling interests of $65,925,000 and (iv) dividends paid on preferred shares of $42,841,000, partially offset by, (v) proceeds from borrowings of $1,424,458,000 and (vi) proceeds received from exercise of employee stock options of $21,981,000.
Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
33,988
15,114
6,993
1,517
8,702
1,662
9,950
2,069
4,847
43,938
18,148
9,062
6,509
54,958
20,035
22,896
4,417
7,610
14,084
6,822
285
6,846
69,042
26,857
14,456
Leasing Commissions:
21,688
15,015
5,130
1,003
540
8,423
5,909
2,221
181
30,111
20,924
1,115
2,761
22.60
46.81
16.27
9.95
19.57
2.92
5.09
2.14
1.31
3.03
7.1%
5.6%
4.1%
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (accrual basis)
143,091
65,929
37,088
7,334
25,919
6,821
98,319
53,997
14,430
20,306
3,146
(60,484
(29,135
(20,127
(5,817
(5,274
(131
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (Cash basis)
180,926
90,791
31,391
7,957
40,951
9,836
93,685
51,405
32,837
40 East 66th Street
28,634
26,538
25,627
22,493
16,852
11,987
Springfield Mall
9,749
7,267
3,632
83,241
19,045
15,861
33,365
5,023
9,947
413,947
103,164
170,191
116,524
69
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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (FFO)
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciated real estate assets and GAAP extraordinary items, and to include depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified non-cash items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flows as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in footnote 11 Income Per Share, in the notes to our consolidated financial statements on page 24 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
FFO for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $234,246,000, or $1.25 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $159,838,000, or $0.97 per diluted share in the prior years quarter. FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $602,825,000 or $3.37 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $894,829,000, or $5.27 per diluted share for the prior years nine months. Details of certain items that affect comparability are discussed in the financial results summary of our Overview.
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
Reconciliation of our net income to FFO:
Depreciation and amortization of real property
122,760
127,975
375,549
380,062
(42,653
(112
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of partially owned entities, excluding Toys, to arrive at FFO:
18,552
12,524
52,508
35,778
(512
(1,037
(1,185
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of Toys to arrive at FFO:
17,685
17,892
49,831
50,902
Net gain on sale of real estate
(164
Income tax effect of above adjustments
(6,133
(6,205
(17,384
(17,981
(8,146
(13,816
(33,358
(36,232
FFO
242,006
174,064
626,236
918,588
FFO attributable to common shareholders
227,737
159,793
583,429
875,768
Interest on 3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
6,466
19,268
Series A convertible preferred dividends
128
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions
234,246
159,838
602,825
894,829
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Effect of dilutive securities:
3.875% exchangeable senior debentures
5,764
4,664
1,559
Series A convertible preferred shares
80
Denominator for FFO per diluted share
187,474
164,505
179,018
169,863
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions per diluted share
1.25
0.97
3.37
5.27
We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:
As at September 30, 2009
As at December 31, 2008
Consolidated debt:
Balance
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates
Variable rate
2,486,814
1.64%
24,868
2,002,381
2.71%
Fixed rate
10,241,198
5.89%
10,435,542
5.76%
5.06%
5.27%
Pro rata share of debt of non- consolidated entities (non-recourse):
Variable rate excluding Toys
326,053
2.57%
3,260
282,752
3.63%
Variable rate Toys
712,947
3.31%
7,129
819,512
3.68%
Fixed rate (including $1,072,461 and $1,012,560 of Toys debt in 2009 and 2008)
1,973,310
7.17%
2,094,321
6.51%
3,012,310
10,389
3,196,585
5.53%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests share of above
(2,997
Total change in annual net income
32,260
Per share-diluted
0.19
We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. As of September 30, 2009, variable rate debt with an aggregate principal amount of $514,000,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 2.50% was subject to LIBOR caps. These caps are based on a notional amount of $514,000,000 and cap LIBOR at a weighted average rate of 5.39%. As of September 30, 2009, we have investments in mezzanine loans with an aggregate carrying amount of $269,976,000 that are based on variable interest rates that partially mitigate our exposure to a change in interest rates on our variable rate debt.
Fair Value of Debt
As of September 30, 2009, the carrying amount of our debt exceeds its aggregate fair value by approximately $476,826,000, based on discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2009, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
None.
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
Date: November 3, 2009
By:
/s/ Joseph Macnow
Joseph Macnow, Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
3.1
-
Articles of Restatement of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on July 30, 2007 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.75 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007
*
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vornado Realty Trust, as amended on March 2, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
3.3
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of October 20, 1997 (the Partnership Agreement) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.26 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1997 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.27 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
3.5
Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1998 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-50095), filed on April 14, 1998
3.6
Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 12, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 30, 1998
3.7
Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 9, 1999
3.8
Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 17, 1999
3.9
Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 17, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.10
Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 20, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.11
Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 27, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999
3.12
Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999
3.13
Tenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999
_______________________ Incorporated by reference.
3.14
Eleventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 24, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 23, 1999
3.15
Twelfth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 19, 2000
3.16
Thirteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 16, 2000
3.17
Fourteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 28, 2000
3.18
Fifteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-68462), filed on August 27, 2001
3.19
Sixteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001
3.20
Seventeenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001
3.21
Eighteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
Nineteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002
3.23
Twentieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated April 9, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.46 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003
3.24
Twenty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 7, 2003
3.25
Twenty-Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.49 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004
3.26
Twenty-Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated May 27, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 14, 2004
3.27
Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.57 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005
78
3.28
Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated November 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.58 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005
3.29
Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 17, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004
3.30
Twenty-Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 20, 2004 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004
3.31
Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 30, 2004 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 4, 2005
Twenty-Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated June 17, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 21, 2005
Thirtieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 31, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 1, 2005
3.34
Thirty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated September 9, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 14, 2005
3.35
Thirty-Second Amendment and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of December 19, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.59 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 8, 2006
3.36
Thirty-Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of April 25, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
Thirty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of May 2, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 3, 2006
3.38
Thirty-Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of August 17, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on August 23, 2006
3.39
Thirty-Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 2, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 22, 2007
3.40
Thirty-Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
_______________________Incorporated by reference.
79
3.41
Thirty-Eighth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
3.42
Thirty-Ninth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
3.43
Fortieth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007
3.44
Forty-First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of March 31, 2008 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.44 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (file No. 001-11954), filed on May 6, 2008
4.1
Indenture and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2000, among Vornado Finance LLC, LaSalle Bank National Association, ABN Amro Bank N.V. and Midland Loan Services, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
4.2
Indenture, dated as of June 24, 2002, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 24, 2002
4.3
Indenture, dated as of November 25, 2003, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005
4.4
Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2006, among Vornado Realty Trust, as Issuer, Vornado Realty L.P., as Guarantor and The Bank of New York, as Trustee Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 27, 2006
Certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of Vornado Realty Trust and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. Vornado Realty Trust hereby undertakes to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, copies of any such instruments.
10.1
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Vornado Realty Trusts 1993 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 331-09159), filed on July 30, 1996
10.2
Vornado Realty Trusts 1993 Omnibus Share Plan, as amended - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-29011), filed on June 12, 1997
10.3
Master Agreement and Guaranty, between Vornado, Inc. and Bradlees New Jersey, Inc. dated as of May 1, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed May 8, 1992
Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth, dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993
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_______________________ Incorporated by reference. Management contract or compensatory agreement.
10.5
Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993
10.6
Management Agreement between Interstate Properties and Vornado, Inc. dated July 13, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993
10.7
Employment Agreement, dated as of April 15, 1997, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, The Mendik Company, L.P. and David R. Greenbaum - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 30, 1997
10.8
Consolidated and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing, dated as of March 1, 2000, between Entities named therein (as Mortgagors) and Vornado (as Mortgagee) - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
10.9
Promissory Note from Steven Roth to Vornado Realty Trust, dated December 23, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Vornado Realty Trust Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006
10.10
Letter agreement, dated November 16, 1999, between Steven Roth and Vornado Realty Trust - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000
10.11
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18, 2001, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Merger Sub L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C., Robert H. Smith, individually, Robert P. Kogod, individually, and Charles E. Smith Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on January 16, 2002
10.12
Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 1, 2002, between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of the Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
10.13
Tax Reporting and Protection Agreement, dated December 31, 2001, by and among Vornado, Vornado Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P. and Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002
10.14
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2002
10.15
First Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002
10.16
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 21, 1999, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002
10.17
Form of Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002
10.18
Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexanders, Inc. and Vornado Realty L.P. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(3) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.19
59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Residential LLC and 731 Commercial LLC - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(4) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.20
Amended and Restated Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexanders, Inc., the subsidiaries party thereto and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(1) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.21
59th Street Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between 731 Residential LLC, 731 Commercial LLC and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(2) to Alexanders Inc.s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002
10.22
Amendment dated May 29, 2002, to the Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 of Interstate Properties Schedule 13D/A dated May 29, 2002 (File No. 005-44144), filed on May 30, 2002
10.23
Vornado Realty Trusts 2002 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-102216) filed December 26, 2002
10.24
Registration Rights Agreement by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Bel Holdings LLC dated as of November 17, 2003 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004
10.25
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and 2004 Realty Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.75 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.26
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Montebello Realty Corp. 2002 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
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10.27
Form of Stock Option Agreement between the Company and certain employees Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.77 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.28
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and certain employees Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.78 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005
10.29
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Sandeep Mathrani, dated February 22, 2005 and effective as of January 1, 2005 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005
10.30
Contribution Agreement, dated May 12, 2005, by and among Robert Kogod, Vornado Realty L.P. and certain Vornado Realty Trusts affiliates Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006
10.31
Amendment, dated March 17, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 2, 2006
10.32
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2006 Out-Performance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
10.33
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2002 Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (Filed No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006
10.34
Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2006, among the Operating Partnership, the banks party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Citicorp North America, Inc., as Syndication Agents, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Lasalle Bank National Association, and UBS Loan Finance LLC, as Documentation Agents and Vornado Realty Trust Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 28, 2006
10.35
Amendment No.2, dated May 18, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006
10.36
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow dated July 27, 2006 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006
10.37
Guaranty, made as of June 28, 2006, by Vornado Realty Trust, for the benefit of JP Morgan Chase Bank Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006
10.38
Amendment, dated October 26, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006
10.39
Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and between Vornado Realty L.P. and Alexanders Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007
10.40
Amendment to 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Retail One LLC, 731 Restaurant LLC, 731 Office One LLC and 731 Office Two LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007
10.41
Stock Purchase Agreement between the Sellers identified and Vornado America LLC, as the Buyer, dated as of March 5, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007
10.42
Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell Schear, as of April 19, 2007 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007
10.43
Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks signatory thereto, each as a Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. as Syndication Agent, Citicorp North America, Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and UBS Loan Finance LLC as Documentation Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Bank of America Securities LLC as Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007
10.44
Second Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trusts Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007
10.45
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2002 Omnibus Share Plan Non-Employee Trustee Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 26, 2008
10.46
Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2008 Out-Performance Plan Award Agreement Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trusts Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on May 6, 2008
10.47
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
10.48
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
_______________________Incorporated by reference.Management contract or compensatory agreement.
10.49
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
10.50
Amendment to Indemnification Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
10.51
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell N. Schear, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
10.52
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Sandeep Mathrani, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
10.53
Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Christopher G. Kennedy, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trusts Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009
15.1
Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information
31.1
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
32.2
Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer