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EXHIBIT 99.3

ITEM 8.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Page

Number

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

2

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013

3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

9

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

Partners

Vornado Realty L.P.

New York, New York

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15 (not presented herein). These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Vornado Realty L.P. at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

 

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the criteria established in Internal Control— Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 23, 2015 (not presented herein)  expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

 

Parsippany, New Jersey

February 23, 2015 (May 19, 2015, as it relates to the retrospective adjustments from the effects of reporting discontinued operations and the reclassification of signage income as discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and the effects of the change in reportable segments discussed in Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements)

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts)

December 31,

December 31,

ASSETS

2014 

2013 

Real estate, at cost:

Land

$

3,861,913 

$

3,644,181 

Buildings and improvements

11,705,749 

10,601,162 

Development costs and construction in progress

1,128,037 

1,019,337 

Leasehold improvements and equipment

126,659 

128,288 

Total

16,822,358 

15,392,968 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

(3,161,633)

(2,829,862)

Real estate, net

13,660,725 

12,563,106 

Cash and cash equivalents

1,198,477 

583,290 

Restricted cash

176,204 

251,208 

Marketable securities

206,323 

191,917 

Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,210 and $14,519

109,998 

108,194 

Investments in partially owned entities

1,246,496 

1,166,443 

Investment in Toys "R" Us

-   

83,224 

Real Estate Fund investments

513,973 

667,710 

Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $3,188 and $4,355

787,271 

707,200 

Deferred leasing and financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $281,109 and $242,068

475,158 

375,567 

Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $199,821 and $252,121

225,155 

253,082 

Assets related to discontinued operations

2,238,474 

2,636,080 

Other assets

410,066 

510,203 

$

21,248,320 

$

20,097,224 

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY

Mortgages payable

$

8,263,165 

$

7,131,231 

Senior unsecured notes

1,347,159 

1,350,855 

Revolving credit facility debt

-   

295,870 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

447,745 

373,857 

Deferred revenue

358,613 

359,430 

Deferred compensation plan

117,284 

116,515 

Liabilities related to discontinued operations

1,511,362 

1,441,853 

Other liabilities

375,830 

429,249 

Total liabilities

12,421,158 

11,498,860 

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable partnership units:

Class A units - 11,356,550 and 11,292,038 units outstanding

1,336,780 

1,002,620 

Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 1 unit outstanding

1,000 

1,000 

Total redeemable partnership units

1,337,780 

1,003,620 

Equity:

Partners' capital

8,157,544 

8,428,534 

Earnings less than distributions

(1,505,385)

(1,734,839)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

93,267 

71,537 

Total Vornado Realty L.P. equity

6,745,426 

6,765,232 

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

743,956 

829,512 

Total equity

7,489,382 

7,594,744 

$

21,248,320 

$

20,097,224 

See notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)

REVENUES:

Property rentals

$

1,911,487 

$

1,880,405 

$

1,771,264 

Tenant expense reimbursements

245,819 

226,831 

207,149 

Cleveland Medical Mart development project

36,369 

235,234 

Fee and other income

155,206 

155,571 

119,077 

Total revenues

2,312,512 

2,299,176 

2,332,724 

EXPENSES:

Operating

953,611 

928,565 

891,637 

Depreciation and amortization

481,303 

461,627 

435,545 

General and administrative

169,270 

177,366 

167,194 

Cleveland Medical Mart development project

32,210 

226,619 

Acquisition and transaction related costs, and impairment losses

18,435 

24,857 

17,386 

Total expenses

1,622,619 

1,624,625 

1,738,381 

Operating income

689,893 

674,551 

594,343 

Income from Real Estate Fund

163,034 

102,898 

63,936 

(Loss) income applicable to Toys "R" Us

(73,556)

(362,377)

14,859 

Income from partially owned entities

15,425 

23,592 

408,267 

Interest and debt expense

(412,755)

(425,782)

(431,235)

Interest and other investment income (loss), net

38,752 

(24,887)

(261,200)

Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets

13,568 

2,030 

4,856 

Income (loss) before income taxes

434,361 

(9,975)

393,826 

Income tax (expense) benefit

(9,281)

8,717 

(8,132)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

425,080 

(1,258)

385,694 

Income from discontinued operations

583,946 

565,998 

308,847 

Net income

1,009,026 

564,740 

694,541 

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in

consolidated subsidiaries

(96,561)

(63,952)

(32,018)

Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

912,465 

500,788 

662,523 

Preferred unit distributions

(81,514)

(83,965)

(86,873)

Preferred unit redemptions

(1,130)

8,948 

NET INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders

$

830,951 

$

415,693 

$

584,598 

INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net

$

1.22 

$

(0.76)

$

1.37 

Income from discontinued operations, net

2.95 

2.85 

1.58 

Net income per Class A unit

$

4.17 

$

2.09 

$

2.95 

Weighted average units outstanding

198,213 

197,551 

197,082 

INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net

$

1.22 

$

(0.75)

$

1.36 

Income from discontinued operations, net

2.92 

2.83 

1.57 

Net income per Class A unit

$

4.14 

$

2.08 

$

2.93 

Weighted average units outstanding

199,813 

198,643 

198,134 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

2012 

Net income

$

1,009,026 

$

564,740 

$

694,541 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale

14,465 

142,281 

(283,649)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income:

Non-cash impairment loss on J.C. Penney common shares

-   

-   

224,937 

Sale of available-for-sale securities

-   

(42,404)

(3,582)

Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of

nonconsolidated subsidiaries

2,509 

(22,814)

(31,758)

Change in value of interest rate swap

6,079 

18,183 

(5,659)

Other

-   

533 

329 

Comprehensive income

1,032,079 

660,519 

595,159 

Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

in consolidated subsidiaries

(96,561)

(63,952)

(32,018)

Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

$

935,518 

$

596,567 

$

563,141 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Non-

Accumulated

controlling

(Amounts in thousands)

Class A Units

Earnings

Other

Interests in

Preferred Units

Owned by Vornado

Less Than

Comprehensive

Consolidated

Total

Units

Amount

Units

Amount

Distributions

Income (Loss)

Subsidiaries

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2013

52,683 

$

1,277,225 

187,285 

$

7,151,309 

$

(1,734,839)

$

71,537 

$

829,512 

$

7,594,744 

Net income attributable to

Vornado Realty L.P.

-   

-   

-   

-   

912,465 

-   

-   

912,465 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling

interests in consolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

96,561 

96,561 

Net income attributable to redeemable

partnership units

-   

-   

-   

-   

(47,613)

-   

-   

(47,613)

Distributions to Vornado

-   

-   

-   

-   

(547,831)

-   

-   

(547,831)

Distributions to preferred unitholders

-   

-   

-   

-   

(81,464)

-   

-   

(81,464)

Class A units issued to Vornado:

Upon redemption of Class A

units, at redemption value

-   

-   

271 

27,273 

-   

-   

-   

27,273 

Under Vornado's Omnibus share plan

-   

-   

304 

17,440 

(3,393)

-   

-   

14,047 

Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment

plan

-   

-   

17 

1,804 

-   

-   

-   

1,804 

Contributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

5,297 

5,297 

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

32,998 

32,998 

Distributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(182,964)

(182,964)

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(4,463)

(4,463)

Transfer of noncontrolling interest

in Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(33,028)

(33,028)

Conversion of Series A preferred units to

Class A units

(4)

(193)

193 

-   

-   

-   

-   

Deferred compensation units and options

-   

-   

5,852 

(340)

-   

-   

5,512 

Change in unrealized net gain on securities

available for sale

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

14,465 

-   

14,465 

Pro rata share of other comprehensive

income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

2,509 

-   

2,509 

Change in value of interest rate swap

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

6,079 

-   

6,079 

Adjustments to carry redeemable

Class A units at redemption value

-   

-   

-   

(315,276)

-   

-   

-   

(315,276)

Redeemable partnership units' share of

above adjustments

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(1,323)

-   

(1,323)

Other

-   

(6)

-   

(8,077)

(2,370)

-   

43 

(10,410)

Balance, December 31, 2014

52,679 

$

1,277,026 

187,887 

$

6,880,518 

$

(1,505,385)

$

93,267 

$

743,956 

$

7,489,382 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED

Non-

Accumulated

controlling

(Amounts in thousands)

Class A Units

Earnings

Other

Interests in

Preferred Units

Owned by Vornado

Less Than

Comprehensive

Consolidated

Total

Units

Amount

Units

Amount

Distributions

Income (Loss)

Subsidiaries

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2012

51,185 

$

1,240,278 

186,735 

$

7,202,878 

$

(1,573,275)

$

(18,946)

$

1,053,209 

$

7,904,144 

Net income attributable to

Vornado Realty L.P.

-   

-   

-   

-   

500,788 

-   

-   

500,788 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling

interests in consolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

63,952 

63,952 

Net income attributable to redeemable

partnership units

-   

-   

-   

-   

(24,817)

-   

-   

(24,817)

Distributions to Vornado

-   

-   

-   

-   

(545,913)

-   

-   

(545,913)

Distributions to preferred unitholders

-   

-   

-   

-   

(82,807)

-   

-   

(82,807)

Issuance of Series L preferred units

12,000 

290,306 

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

290,306 

Redemption of Series F and Series H

preferred units

(10,500)

(253,269)

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(253,269)

Class A units issued to Vornado:

Upon redemption of redeemable Class A

units, at redemption value

-   

-   

299 

25,317 

-   

-   

-   

25,317 

Under Vornado's Omnibus share plan

-   

-   

104 

5,915 

(107)

-   

-   

5,808 

Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan

-   

-   

22 

1,851 

-   

-   

-   

1,851 

Upon acquisition of real estate

-   

-   

128 

11,461 

-   

-   

-   

11,461 

Contributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

28,078 

28,078 

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

15,886 

15,886 

Distributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(47,268)

(47,268)

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(133,153)

(133,153)

Conversion of Series A preferred units to

Class A units

(2)

(90)

90 

-   

-   

-   

-   

Deferred compensation units and options

-   

-   

(6)

9,577 

(307)

-   

-   

9,270 

Change in unrealized net gain on securities

available-for-sale

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

142,281 

-   

142,281 

Amounts reclassified related to sale

of available-for-sale securities

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(42,404)

(42,404)

Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss

of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(22,814)

-   

(22,814)

Change in value of interest rate swap

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

18,183 

-   

18,183 

Adjustments to carry redeemable

Class A units at redemption value

-   

-   

-   

(108,252)

-   

-   

-   

(108,252)

Redeemable partnership units' share of

above adjustments

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(5,296)

-   

(5,296)

Preferred unit redemptions

-   

-   

-   

-   

(1,130)

-   

-   

(1,130)

Deconsolidation of partially owned entity

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(165,427)

(165,427)

Consolidation of partially owned entity

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

16,799 

16,799 

Other

-   

-   

-   

2,472 

(7,271)

533 

(2,564)

(6,830)

Balance, December 31, 2013

52,683 

$

1,277,225 

187,285 

$

7,151,309 

$

(1,734,839)

$

71,537 

$

829,512 

$

7,594,744 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - CONTINUED

Non-

Accumulated

controlling

(Amounts in thousands)

Class A Units

Earnings

Other

Interests in

Preferred Units

Owned by Vornado

Less Than

Comprehensive

Consolidated

Total

Units

Amount

Units

Amount

Distributions

Income (Loss)

Subsidiaries

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2011

42,187 

$

1,021,660 

185,080 

$

7,134,631 

$

(1,401,704)

$

73,729 

$

680,131 

$

7,508,447 

Net income attributable to

Vornado Realty L.P.

-   

-   

-   

-   

662,523 

-   

-   

662,523 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling

interests in consolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

32,018 

32,018 

Net income attributable to redeemable

partnership units

-   

-   

-   

-   

(45,263)

-   

-   

(45,263)

Distributions to Vornado

-   

-   

-   

-   

(699,318)

-   

-   

(699,318)

Distributions to preferred unitholders

-   

-   

-   

-   

(76,937)

-   

-   

(76,937)

Issuance of Series K preferred units

12,000 

290,971 

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

290,971 

Redemption of Series E preferred units

(3,000)

(72,248)

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(72,248)

Class A units issued to Vornado:

Upon redemption of Class A

units, at redemption value

-   

-   

1,121 

89,762 

-   

-   

-   

89,762 

Under Vornado's Omnibus share plan

-   

-   

434 

9,539 

(16,389)

-   

-   

(6,850)

Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan

-   

-   

29 

2,307 

-   

-   

-   

2,307 

Upon acquisition of real estate

-   

-   

64 

5,124 

-   

-   

-   

5,124 

Contributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

195,029 

195,029 

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

18,103 

18,103 

Distributions:

Real Estate Fund

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(48,138)

(48,138)

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(59)

(59)

Conversion of Series A preferred units to

Class A units

(2)

(105)

105 

-   

-   

-   

-   

Deferred compensation units and options

-   

-   

13,527 

(473)

-   

-   

13,054 

Change in unrealized net loss on securities

available-for-sale

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(283,649)

-   

(283,649)

Non-cash impairment loss on J.C. Penney

common shares

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

224,937 

-   

224,937 

Amounts reclassified related to sale

of available-for-sale securities

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(3,582)

-   

(3,582)

Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss

of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(31,758)

-   

(31,758)

Change in value of interest rate swap

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

(5,659)

-   

(5,659)

Adjustments to carry redeemable

Class A units at redemption value

-   

-   

-   

(52,117)

-   

-   

-   

(52,117)

Redeemable partnership units' share of

above adjustments

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

6,707 

-   

6,707 

Preferred unit redemptions

-   

-   

-   

-   

8,948 

-   

-   

8,948 

Consolidation of partially owned entity

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

176,132 

176,132 

Other

-   

-   

-   

-   

(4,662)

329 

(7)

(4,340)

Balance, December 31, 2012

51,185 

$

1,240,278 

186,735 

$

7,202,878 

$

(1,573,275)

$

(18,946)

$

1,053,209 

$

7,904,144 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$

1,009,026 

$

564,740 

$

694,541 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs)

583,408 

561,998 

557,888 

Net gains on sale of real estate

(507,192)

(414,502)

(245,799)

Return of capital from Real Estate Fund investments

215,676 

56,664 

63,762 

Net realized and unrealized gains on Real Estate Fund investments

(150,139)

(85,771)

(55,361)

Distributions of income from partially owned entities

96,286 

54,030 

226,172 

Straight-lining of rental income

(82,800)

(69,391)

(69,648)

Equity in net loss (income) of partially owned entities, including Toys “R” Us

58,131 

338,785 

(423,126)

Amortization of below-market leases, net

(46,786)

(52,876)

(54,359)

Other non-cash adjustments

37,303 

41,663 

52,082 

Impairment losses and tenant buy-outs

26,518 

37,170 

133,977 

Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets

(13,568)

(3,407)

(13,347)

Defeasance cost in connection with the refinancing of mortgage notes payable

5,589 

-   

-   

Losses from the disposition of investment in J.C. Penney

-   

72,974 

300,752 

Gain on sale of Canadian Trade Shows

-   

-   

(31,105)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Real Estate Fund investments

(3,392)

(37,817)

(262,537)

Tenant and other receivables, net

(8,282)

83,897 

(23,271)

Prepaid assets

(8,786)

(2,207)

(10,549)

Other assets

(123,435)

(50,856)

(46,573)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

44,628 

(41,729)

21,595 

Other liabilities

3,125 

(12,576)

9,955 

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,135,310 

1,040,789 

825,049 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Development costs and construction in progress

(544,187)

(469,417)

(156,873)

Additions to real estate

(279,206)

(260,343)

(205,652)

Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments

388,776 

1,027,608 

445,683 

Acquisitions of real estate and other

(211,354)

(193,417)

(673,684)

Investments in partially owned entities

(120,639)

(230,300)

(134,994)

Restricted cash

99,464 

(26,892)

(75,138)

Proceeds from sales and repayments of mortgage and mezzanine loans

receivable and other

96,913 

50,569 

38,483 

Investments in mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable and other

(30,175)

(390)

(94,094)

Distributions of capital from partially owned entities

25,943 

290,404 

144,502 

Proceeds from sales of, and return of investment in, marketable securities

-   

378,709 

60,258 

Proceeds from the sale of LNR

-   

240,474 

-   

Funding of J.C. Penney derivative collateral; and settlement of derivative in 2013

-   

(186,079)

(191,330)

Return of J.C. Penney derivative collateral

-   

101,150 

134,950 

Proceeds from the sale of Canadian Trade Shows

-   

-   

52,504 

Proceeds from the repayment of loan to officer

-   

-   

13,123 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(574,465)

722,076 

(642,262)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Proceeds from borrowings

$

2,428,285 

$

2,262,245 

$

3,593,000 

Repayments of borrowings

(1,312,258)

(3,580,100)

(2,747,694)

Distributions to Vornado

(547,831)

(545,913)

(699,318)

Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests

(220,895)

(215,247)

(104,448)

Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the defeasance of mortgage

notes payable

(198,884)

-   

-   

Distributions to preferred unitholders

(81,468)

(83,188)

(73,976)

Debt issuance and other costs

(58,336)

(19,883)

(39,073)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

30,295 

43,964 

213,132 

Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options

19,245 

7,765 

11,853 

Repurchase of Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related

tax withholdings

(3,811)

(443)

(30,168)

Purchases of outstanding preferred units

-   

(299,400)

(243,300)

Proceeds from the issuance of preferred units

-   

290,306 

290,971 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

54,342 

(2,139,894)

170,979 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

615,187 

(377,029)

353,766 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

583,290 

960,319 

606,553 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

1,198,477 

$

583,290 

$

960,319 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Cash payments for interest (net of amounts capitalized of $53,139, $42,303 and $16,801)

$

443,538 

$

465,260 

$

491,869 

Cash payments for income taxes

$

11,696 

$

9,023 

$

21,709 

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

Like-kind exchange of real estate:

Acquisitions

$

606,816 

$

66,076 

$

230,913 

Dispositions

(630,352)

(128,767)

(230,913)

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value

(315,276)

(108,252)

(52,117)

Marketable securities transferred in connection with the defeasance of mortgage

notes payable

198,884 

-   

-   

Defeasance of mortgage notes payable

(193,406)

-   

-   

Write-off of fully depreciated assets

(121,673)

(77,106)

(177,367)

Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses

100,528 

72,042 

80,350 

Elimination of a mortgage and mezzanine loan asset and liability

59,375 

-   

-   

Transfer of interest in Real Estate Fund to unconsolidated joint venture

(58,564)

-   

-   

Transfer of noncontrolling interest in Real Estate Fund

(33,028)

-   

-   

Beverly Connection seller financing

13,620 

-   

-   

Financing assumed in acquisitions

-   

79,253 

-   

Financing transferred in dispositions

-   

-   

(163,144)

L.A. Mart seller financing

-   

-   

35,000 

Marriott Marquis Times Square - retail and signage capital lease:

Asset (included in development costs and construction in progress)

-   

-   

240,000 

Liability (included in other liabilities)

-   

-   

(240,000)

Increase in assets and liabilities resulting from the consolidation of partially owned entities:

Real estate, net

-   

-   

342,919 

Notes and mortgages payable

-   

-   

334,225 

Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the deconsolidation of discontinued

operations and/or investments that were previously consolidated:

Real estate, net

-   

(852,166)

-   

Notes and mortgages payable

-   

(322,903)

-   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.     Organization and Business

 

Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Operating Partnership” and/or the “Company”) is a Delaware limited partnership. Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 94.1% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership at December 31, 2014.  All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

On January 15, 2015, we completed the spin-off of substantially all of our retail segment comprised of 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, a warehouse park and $225 million of cash to Urban Edge Properties (“UE”) (NYSE: UE).  As part of this transaction, we received 5,712,000 UE operating partnership units (5.4% ownership interest).  We are providing transition services to UE for an initial period of up to two years, including information technology, human resources, tax and public reporting.  UE is providing us with leasing and property management services for (i) the Monmouth Mall, (ii) certain small retail properties which did not fit UE’s strategy that we plan to sell, and (iii) our affiliate, Alexander’s, Inc. (NYSE: ALX), Rego Park retail assets.  Steven Roth, Chairman of Vornado’s Board of Trustees and its Chief Executive Officer is a member of the Board of Trustees of UE.  The spin-off distribution was effected by Vornado distributing one UE common share for every two Vornado common shares.  The historical financial results of UE have been reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented. 

 

We currently own all or portions of:

 

New York:

 

·         20.1 million square feet of Manhattan office space in 31 properties;

 

·         2.5 million square feet of Manhattan street retail space in 56 properties;

 

·         Four residential properties containing 1,654 units;

 

·         The 1,700 room Hotel Pennsylvania located on Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street in the heart of the Penn Plaza district;

 

·         A 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (NYSE: ALX), which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.3 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building;

 

Washington, DC:

 

·         16.1 million square feet of office space in 59 properties;

 

·         Seven residential properties containing 2,414 units;

 

Other Real Estate and Related Investments:

 

·         The 3.6 million square foot Mart in Chicago;

 

·         A 70% controlling interest in 555 California Street, a three-building office complex in San Francisco’s financial district aggregating 1.8 million square feet, known as the Bank of America Center;

 

·         A 25.0% interest in Vornado Capital Partners, our real estate fund.  We are the general partner and investment manager of the fund;

 

·         A 32.6% interest in Toys “R” Us, Inc.; and

 

·         Other real estate and related investments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

2.    Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company amounts have been eliminated.  Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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.

 

The Company reclassified $37,929,000, $32,866,000 and $20,892,000 related to signage revenue from “fee and other income” to “property rentals” for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The Company reclassified the financial results for those retail assets that were placed into discontinued operations which primarily consisted of the 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, and a warehouse park which were spun off to UE on January 15, 2015 as  well as certain other retail assets not included in the UE spin off but were determined to be part of the strategic shift in the Company’s business under the adoption of ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, in the first quarter of 2015.

 

 

 

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

 

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an update (“ASU 2014-08”) Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity to ASC Topic 205, Presentation of Financial Statements and ASC Topic 360, Property Plant and Equipment.  Under ASU 2014-08, only disposals that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity’s results and operations would qualify as discontinued operations.  In addition, ASU 2014-08 expands the disclosure requirements for disposals that meet the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to disclose information about disposals of individually significant components that do not meet the definition of discontinued operations.  ASU 2014-08 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2014.  Upon adoption of this standard, individual properties sold in the ordinary course of business are not expected to qualify as discontinued operations.  The financial results of our strip shopping centers and malls, which were spun off to UE on January 15, 2015, will be treated as a discontinued operation in the first quarter of 2015. 

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") establishing ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance.  ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2016.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting.  ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-12 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

2.    Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - continued

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

Real Estate:  Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Betterments, major renewals and certain costs directly related to the improvement and leasing of real estate are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. For redevelopment of existing operating properties, the net book value of the existing property under redevelopment plus the cost for the construction and improvements incurred in connection with the redevelopment are capitalized to the extent the capitalized costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property when complete. If the cost of the redeveloped property, including the net book value of the existing property, exceeds the estimated fair value of redeveloped property, the excess is charged to expense. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives which range from 7 to 40 years. Tenant allowances are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful lives of the assets. Additions to real estate include interest and debt expense capitalized during construction of $62,786,000 and $42,303,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price based on these assessments. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information.  Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions.  We record acquired intangible assets (including acquired above-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired intangible liabilities (including below–market leases) at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. We amortize identified intangibles that have finite lives over the period they are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the property or business acquired.

 

Our properties, including any related intangible assets, are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis.  An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value.  Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared.  If our estimates of the projected future cash flows, anticipated holding periods, or market conditions change, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.  The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results.  Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses. 

 

The table below summarizes impairment losses and acquisition related costs in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Impairment losses

$

-   

$

-   

$

6,138 

Acquisition related costs

18,435 

24,857 

(1)

11,248 

$

18,435 

$

24,857 

$

17,386 

(1)

Includes a $10,949 prepayment penalty in connection with the repayment of the mortgage loan upon the acquisition of 655 Fifth Avenue.

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

2.    Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 

 

Partially Owned Entities:  We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling financial interest.  In determining whether we have a controlling financial interest in a partially owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, we consider factors such as ownership interest, board representation, management representation, authority to make decisions, and contractual and substantive participating rights of the partners/members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and we are the primary beneficiary.  We are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We generally do not control a partially owned entity if the entity is not considered a VIE and the approval of all of the partners/members is contractually required with respect to major decisions, such as operating and capital budgets, the sale, exchange or other disposition of real property, the hiring of a chief executive officer, the commencement, compromise or settlement of any lawsuit, legal proceeding or arbitration or the placement of new or additional financing secured by assets of the venture.  We account for investments under the equity method when the requirements for consolidation are not met, and we have significant influence over the operations of the investee. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions each period. Investments that do not qualify for consolidation or equity method accounting are accounted for on the cost method. 

 

Investments in partially owned entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value.  Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods and available information at the time the analyses are prepared.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized non-cash impairment losses on investments in partially owned entities, aggregating $85,459,000, $281,098,000 and $44,936,000, respectively.  Included in these amounts are $75,196,000, $240,757,000 and $40,000,000 of impairment losses related to our investment in Toys in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

 

Mortgage and Mezzanine Loans Receivable: We invest in mortgage and mezzanine loans of entities that have significant real estate assets.  These investments are either secured by the real property or by pledges of the equity interests of the entities owning the underlying real estate.  We record these investments at the stated principal amount net of any unamortized discount or premium. We accrete or amortize any discount or premium over the life of the related receivable utilizing the effective interest method or straight-line method, if the result is not materially different.  We evaluate the collectibility of both interest and principal of each of our loans whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate such amounts may not be recoverable. A loan is impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. When a loan is impaired, the amount of the loss accrual is calculated by comparing the carrying amount of the investment to the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, to the value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  Interest on impaired loans is recognized when received in cash.  Mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable are included in “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets.

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities.  The majority of our cash and cash equivalents consists of (i) deposits at major commercial banks, which may at times exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limit, (ii) United States Treasury Bills, and (iii) Certificate of Deposits placed through an Account Registry Service (“CDARS”).  To date, we have not experienced any losses on our invested cash.

 

 

Restricted Cash:  Restricted cash consists of security deposits, cash restricted for the purposes of facilitating a Section 1031 Like-Kind exchange, cash restricted in connection with our deferred compensation plan and cash escrowed under loan agreements for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance and capital improvements.   

 

 

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

2.    Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:  We periodically evaluate the collectibility of amounts due from tenants and maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required payments under the lease agreements. We also maintain an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. This receivable arises from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates.  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had $12,210,000 and $14,519,000, respectively, in allowances for doubtful accounts.  In addition, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had $3,188,000 and $4,355,000, respectively, in allowances for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents.

 

 

Deferred Charges: Direct financing costs are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related agreements as a component of interest expense. Direct costs related to successful leasing activities are capitalized and amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the related leases. All other deferred charges are amortized on a straight line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, in accordance with the terms of the agreements to which they relate.

 

Revenue Recognition:  We have the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:

•      Base Rent — income arising from tenant leases. These rents are recognized over the non-cancelable term of the related leases on a straight-line basis which includes the effects of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases.  We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space and the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use.  In addition, in circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

 

•      Percentage Rent — income arising from retail tenant leases that is contingent upon tenant sales exceeding defined thresholds. These rents are recognized only after the contingency has been removed (i.e., when tenant sales thresholds have been achieved).

 

•      Hotel Revenue — income arising from the operation of the Hotel Pennsylvania which consists of rooms revenue, food and beverage revenue, and banquet revenue. Income is recognized when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage and banquet revenue is recognized when the services have been rendered.

 

•      Trade Shows Revenue — income arising from the operation of trade shows, including rentals of booths. This revenue is recognized when the trade shows have occurred.

 

•      Expense Reimbursements — revenue arising from tenant leases which provide for the recovery of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the respective property. This revenue is accrued in the same periods as the expenses are incurred.

 

•      Management, Leasing and Other Fees — income arising from contractual agreements with third parties or with partially owned entities. This revenue is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.

 

•      Cleveland Medical Mart — revenue arising from the development of the Cleveland Medical Mart.  This revenue was recognized as the related services were performed under the respective agreements using the criteria set forth in ASC 605-25, Multiple Element Arrangements.

 

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

2.    Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies – continued

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:  ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, as amended, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, our derivative instruments consisted of an interest rate cap and an interest rate swap.  We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

 

For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (loss) (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.

 

Income Taxes: As a limited partnership, our partners are required to report their respective share of taxable income on their individual tax returns. The provision for income taxes in our consolidated financial statements relate to certain taxable REIT subsidiaries pursuant to an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that became effective January 1, 2001.  Taxable REIT subsidiaries may participate in non-real estate related activities and/or perform non-customary services for tenants and are subject to Federal and State income tax at regular corporate tax rates. Our taxable REIT subsidiaries had a combined current income tax expense of approximately $10,777,000, $9,608,000 and $20,336,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and have immaterial differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. 

 

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had deferred tax assets from our taxable REIT subsidiaries of $94,100,000 and $87,800,000, respectively, against which we have recorded a full valuation allowance because we have not determined that it is more likely than not that we will realize these net operating loss carryforwards which expire in 2034.  The year over year change in the valuation allowance relates to an increase in the net operating loss carryforwards.

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VORNADO REALTY L.P.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

3.     Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”)

 

We are the general partner and investment manager of the Fund, which has an eight-year term and a three-year investment period that ended in July 2013. During the investment period, the Fund was our exclusive investment vehicle for all investments that fit within its investment parameters, as defined. The Fund is accounted for under the AICPA Investment Company Guide and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings. We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.

 

On June 26, 2014, the Fund sold its 64.7% interest in One Park Avenue to a newly formed joint venture that we and an institutional investor own 55% and 45%, respectively (see Note 6 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities - One Park Avenue).  This transaction was based on a property value of $560,000,000.  From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $75,529,000 net gain.

 

On August 21, 2014, the Fund and its 50% joint venture partner completed the sale of The Shops at Georgetown Park, a 305,000 square foot retail property, for $272,500,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $51,124,000 net gain.

 

On January 20, 2015, we co-invested with the Fund and one of the Fund’s limited partners to buy out the Fund’s joint venture partner’s 57% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel.  The purchase price for the 57% interest was approximately $95,000,000 (our share $39,000,000) which valued the property at approximately $480,000,000.  The property is encumbered by a newly placed $310,000,000 mortgage loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.80% and maturing in December 2018 with a one-year extension option.   Our aggregate ownership interest in the property increased to 33% from 11%.

 

At December 31, 2014, the Fund had seven investments with an aggregate fair value of $513,973,000, or $176,899,000 in excess of cost, and had remaining unfunded commitments of $144,123,000, of which our share was $36,031,000.  At December 31, 2013, the Fund had nine investments with an aggregate fair value of $667,710,000.

 

Below is a summary of income from the Fund for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Net investment income

$

12,895 

$

8,943 

$

8,575 

Net realized gains

76,337 

8,184 

-   

Net unrealized gains

73,802 

85,771 

55,361 

Income from Real Estate Fund

163,034 

102,898 

63,936 

Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(92,728)

(53,427)

(39,332)

Income from Real Estate Fund attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. (1)

$

70,306 

$

49,471 

$

24,604 

(1)

Excludes $2,865, $2,992, and $3,278 of management and leasing fees in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income.

 

4.     Acquisitions

 

On August 1, 2014, we acquired the land under our 715 Lexington Avenue retail property located on the Southeast corner of 58th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, for $63,000,000.

 

On October 28, 2014, we completed the purchase of the retail condominium of the St. Regis Hotel for $700,000,000.  We own a 74.3% controlling interest of the joint venture which owns the property.  The acquisition was used in a like-kind exchange for income tax purposes for the sale of 1740 Broadway (see Note 8 – Dispositions).  We consolidate the accounts of the venture into our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

 

On November 21, 2014, we entered into an agreement to acquire the Center Building, an eight story 437,000 square foot office building, located at 33-00 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, New York.  The building is 98% leased.  The purchase price is approximately $142,000,000, including the assumption of an existing $62,000,000 4.43% mortgage maturing in October 2018.  The purchase is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015, subject to customary closing conditions.  As of December 31, 2014, our $14,200,000 non-refundable deposit was included in “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheet.

 

On January 20, 2015, we co-invested with our 25% owned Fund and one of the Fund’s limited partners to acquire the Fund’s joint venture partner’s 57% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel (see Note 3 – Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund).

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5.    Marketable Securities and Derivative Instruments

Our portfolio of marketable securities is comprised of equity securities that are classified as available-for-sale.  Available-for-sale securities are presented on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses resulting from the mark-to-market of these securities are included in “other comprehensive income (loss).”  Realized gains and losses are recognized in earnings only upon the sale of the securities and are recorded based on the weighted average cost of such securities.

 

We evaluate our portfolio of marketable securities for impairment each reporting period.  For each of the securities in our portfolio with unrealized losses, we review the underlying cause of the decline in value and the estimated recovery period, as well as the severity and duration of the decline.  In our evaluation, we consider our ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for us to recover our cost basis.  We also evaluate the near-term prospects for each of these investments in relation to the severity and duration of the decline.

 

 

Below is a summary of our marketable securities portfolio as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

As of December 31, 2014

As of December 31, 2013

GAAP

Unrealized

GAAP

Unrealized

Fair Value

Cost

Gain

Fair Value

Cost

Gain

Equity securities:

Lexington Realty Trust

$

202,789 

$

72,549 

$

130,240 

$

188,567 

$

72,549 

$

116,018 

Other

3,534 

-   

3,534 

3,350 

59 

3,291 

$

206,323 

$

72,549 

$

133,774 

$

191,917 

$

72,608 

$

119,309 

 

Investment in Lexington Realty Trust (“Lexington”) (NYSE: LXP)

 

From the inception of our investment in Lexington in 2008, until the first quarter of 2013, we accounted for our investment under the equity method because of our ability to exercise significant influence over Lexington’s operating and financial policies. As a result of Lexington’s common share issuances, our ownership interest was reduced over time from approximately 17.2% to 8.8% at March 31, 2013. In the first quarter of 2013, we concluded that we no longer have the ability to exercise significant influence over Lexington’s operating and financial policies, and began accounting for this investment as a marketable equity security – available for sale, in accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.  

 

 

Investment in J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (“J.C. Penney”) (NYSE: JCP)

 

In the first quarter of 2013, we wrote down 8,584,010 J.C. Penney common shares we owned to fair value, based on J.C. Penney’s March 31, 2013 closing share price of $15.11 per share, and recorded a $39,487,000 impairment loss.  On September 19, 2013, we settled a forward contract and received 4,815,990 J.C. Penney common shares.  In connection therewith, we recognized a $33,487,000 loss from the mark-to-market of the derivative position through its settlement date.  These losses are included in “interest and other investment income (loss), net” on our consolidated statements of income.

 

In March 2013 and September 2013, we sold an aggregate of 23,400,000 J.C. Penney common shares at a price of $14.29 per share, or $334,500,000, resulting in a net loss of $54,914,000.  The net losses resulting from these sales are included in “net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income.

 

 

Other Investments

 

During 2013 and 2012, we sold other marketable securities for aggregate proceeds of $44,209,000 and $58,718,000, respectively, resulting in net gains of $31,741,000 and $3,582,000, respectively, which are included as a component of “net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income. 

   

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities

 

 

Toys “R” Us (“Toys”)

As of December 31, 2014, we own 32.6% of Toys.  We account for our investment in Toys under the equity method and record our share of Toys’ net 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 and substantially all of Toys’ net income is generated in its fourth quarter. 

 

We have not guaranteed any of Toys’ obligations and are not committed to provide any support to Toys.  Pursuant to ASC 323-10-35-20, we discontinued applying the equity method for our Toys’ investment when the carrying amount was reduced to zero in the third quarter of 2014.  We will resume application of the equity method if during the period the equity method was suspended our share of unrecognized net income exceeds our share of unrecognized net losses.

 

In the first quarter of 2013, we recognized our share of Toys’ fourth quarter net income of $78,542,000 and a corresponding non-cash impairment loss of the same amount to continue to carry our investment at fair value. 

 

At December 31, 2013, we estimated that the fair value of our investment in Toys was approximately $80,062,000 ($83,224,000 including $3,162,000 for our share of Toys’ accumulated other comprehensive income), or $162,215,000 less than the carrying amount after recognizing our share of Toys’ third quarter net loss in our fourth quarter.  In determining the fair value of our investment, we considered, among other inputs, a December 31, 2013 third-party valuation of Toys.  As of December 31, 2013, we have concluded that the decline in the value of our investment was “other-than-temporary” based on, among other factors, Toys’ 2013 holiday sales results, compression of earnings multiples of comparable retailers and our inability to forecast a recovery in the near term.  Accordingly, we recognized an additional non-cash impairment loss of $162,215,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013. 

 

In the first quarter of 2014, we recognized our share of Toys’ fourth quarter net income of $75,196,000 and a corresponding non-cash impairment loss of the same amount to continue to carry our investment at fair value.

 

Below is a summary of Toys’ latest available financial information on a purchase accounting basis:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Balance as of

Balance Sheet:

November 1, 2014

November 2, 2013

Assets

$

11,267,000 

$

11,756,000 

Liabilities

10,377,000 

10,437,000 

Noncontrolling interests

82,000 

75,000 

Toys “R” Us, Inc. equity (1)

808,000 

1,244,000 

For the Twelve Months Ended

Income Statement:

November 1, 2014

November 2, 2013

October 27, 2012

Total revenues

$

12,645,000 

$

13,046,000 

$

13,698,000 

Net (loss) income attributable to Toys

(343,000)

(396,000)

138,000 

(1)

At December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of our investment in Toys is less than our share of Toys' equity by approximately $263,455. This basis difference results primarily from non-cash impairment losses aggregating $355,953 that we have recognized through December 31, 2014. We have allocated the basis difference primarily to Toys' real estate, which is being amortized over its remaining estimated useful life.

 

 

 

Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX)

 

As of December 31, 2014, we own 1,654,068 Alexander’s common shares, or approximately 32.4% of Alexander’s common equity.  We manage, lease and develop Alexander’s properties pursuant to agreements which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable.

 

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities – continued

 

 

Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX) - continued

 

As of December 31, 2014 the market value (“fair value” pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in Alexander’s, based on Alexander’s December 31, 2014 closing share price of $437.18, was $723,125,000, or $591,509,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.  As of December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander’s, excluding amounts owed to us, exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander’s by approximately $42,048,000.  The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander’s common stock acquired over the book value of Alexander’s net assets.  Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander’s 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 Alexander’s net income.  The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.

 

Management, Leasing and Development Agreements

 

We receive an annual fee for managing Alexander’s and all of its properties equal to the sum of (i) $2,800,000, (ii) 2% of the gross revenue from the Rego Park II Shopping Center, (iii) $0.50 per square foot of the tenant-occupied office and retail space at 731 Lexington Avenue, and (iv) $280,000, escalating at 3% per annum, for managing the common area of 731 Lexington Avenue.  In addition, we are entitled to a development fee of 6% of development costs, as defined.

 

We provide Alexander’s with leasing services for a fee of 3% of rent for the first ten years of a lease term, 2% of rent for the eleventh through twentieth year of a lease term and 1% of rent for the twenty-first through thirtieth year of a lease term, subject to the payment of rents by Alexander’s tenants.  In the event third-party real estate brokers are used, our fee increases by 1% and we are responsible for the fees to the third-parties.  We are also entitled to a commission upon the sale of any of Alexander’s assets equal to 3% of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales less than $50,000,000, and 1% of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales of $50,000,000 or more.  The total of these amounts was payable to us in annual installments in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 with interest on the unpaid balance at one-year LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.58% at December 31, 2014).

 

On December 22, 2014, the leasing agreements with Alexander’s were amended to eliminate the annual installment cap of $4,000,000.  In addition, Alexander’s repaid to us the outstanding balance of $40,353,000.

 

On January 15, 2015, we completed the spin-off of 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, a warehouse park and $225,000,000 of cash to UE and the transfer of all of the employees responsible for the management and leasing of those assets.   In addition, we entered into agreements with UE to provide management and leasing services, on our behalf, for Alexander’s Rego Park retail assets.   Fees for these services are similar to the fees we are receiving from Alexander’s described above.

 

Other Agreements

 

Building Maintenance Services (“BMS”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, supervises (i) cleaning, engineering and security services at Alexander’s 731 Lexington Avenue property and (ii) security services at Alexander’s Rego Park I and Rego Park II properties, for an annual fee of the costs for such services plus 6%.  During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $2,318,000, $2,036,000 and $2,362,000 of income, respectively, under these agreements.

 

Below is a summary of Alexander’s latest available financial information:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Balance as of December 31,

Balance Sheet:

2014

2013

Assets

$

1,423,000 

$

1,458,000 

Liabilities

1,075,000 

1,124,000 

Stockholders' equity

348,000 

334,000 

For the Year Ended December 31,

Income Statement:

2014

2013

2012

Total revenues

$

201,000 

$

196,000 

$

191,000 

Net income attributable to Alexander’s (1)

68,000 

57,000 

674,000 

(1)

2012 includes a $600,000 net gain on sale of real estate.

 

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities – continued

 

 

LNR Property LLC (“LNR”)

 

In January 2013, we and the other equity holders of LNR entered into a definitive agreement to sell LNR for $1.053 billion, of which our share of the net proceeds was $240,474,000.  The definitive agreement provided that LNR would not (i) make any cash distributions to the equity holders, including us, through the completion of the sale, which occurred on April 19, 2013, and (ii) take any of the following actions (among others) without the purchaser’s approval, the lending or advancing of any money, the acquisition of assets in excess of specified amounts, or the issuance of equity interests.  Notwithstanding the terms of the definitive agreement, in accordance with GAAP, we recorded our pro rata share of LNR’s earnings on a one-quarter lag basis through the date of sale, which increased the carrying amount of our investment in LNR above our share of the net sales proceeds and resulted in us recognizing a $27,231,000 “other-than-temporary” impairment loss on our investment in the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 

One Park Avenue

 

On June 26, 2014, we invested an additional $22,700,000 to increase our ownership in One Park Avenue to 55.0% from 46.5% through a joint venture with an institutional investor, who increased its ownership interest to 45.0% (see Note 3 – Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund).  The transaction was based on a property value of $560,000,000.  The property is encumbered by a $250,000,000 interest-only mortgage loan that bears interest at 4.995% and matures in March 2016.  We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method because we share control over major decisions with our joint venture partner.

 

61 Ninth Avenue

 

On July 23, 2014, a joint venture in which we are a 50.1% partner entered into a 99-year ground lease for 61 Ninth Avenue located on the Southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and 15th Street in Manhattan.  The venture’s current plans are to construct an office building, with retail at the base, of approximately 130,000 square feet.  Total development costs are currently estimated to be approximately $125,000,000.  We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method because we share control over major decisions with our joint venture partner. 

 

The following is a summary of condensed combined financial information for all of our partially owned entities, including Toys, Alexander’s and LNR (sold in April 2013), as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

(Amounts in thousands)

Balance as of December 31,

Balance Sheet:

2014 

2013 

Assets

$

21,389,000 

$

21,773,000 

Liabilities

17,986,000 

17,982,000 

Noncontrolling interests

104,000 

96,000 

Equity

3,299,000 

3,695,000 

For the Year Ended December 31,

Income Statement:

2014 

2013 

2012 

Total revenue

$

13,620,000 

$

14,092,000 

$

15,119,000 

Net (loss) income(1)

(434,000)

(368,000)

1,091,000 

(1)

2012 includes a $600,000 net gain on sale of real estate.

 

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued

 

 

Below are schedules summarizing our investments in, and income from, partially owned entities.

 

Percentage

(Amounts in thousands)

Ownership at

As of December 31,

Investments:

December 31, 2014

2014 

2013 

Toys

32.6% 

$

-   

$

83,224 

Alexander’s

32.4% 

$

131,616 

$

167,785 

India real estate ventures

4.1%-36.5%

76,752 

88,467 

Partially owned office buildings (1)

Various

760,749 

621,294 

Other investments (2)

Various

277,379 

288,897 

$

1,246,496 

$

1,166,443 

______________________________________________________

(1)

Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue and others.

(2)

Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Monmouth Mall, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street and others.

 

Percentage

(Amounts in thousands)

Ownership at

For the Year Ended December 31,

Our Share of Net (Loss) Income:

December 31, 2014

2014 

2013 

2012 

Toys:

Equity in net (loss) earnings

32.6% 

$

(4,691)

$

(128,919)

$

45,267 

Non-cash impairment losses (see page 19 for details)

(75,196)

(240,757)

(40,000)

Management fees

6,331 

7,299 

9,592 

$

(73,556)

$

(362,377)

$

14,859 

Alexander's:

Equity in net income

32.4% 

$

21,287 

$

17,721 

$

24,709 

Management, leasing and development fees

8,722 

6,681 

13,748 

Net gain on sale of real estate

-   

-   

179,934 

30,009 

24,402 

218,391 

India real estate ventures (1)

4.1%-36.5%

(8,309)

(3,533)

(5,008)

Partially owned office buildings (2)

Various

93 

(4,212)

(3,770)

Other investments (3)

Various

(6,368)

(10,817)

103,644 

LNR (see page 21 for details):

Equity in net income

n/a

-   

42,186 

66,270 

Impairment loss

-   

(27,231)

-   

Net gain on sale

-   

3,776 

-   

-   

18,731 

66,270 

Lexington (see page 18 for details): (4)

n/a

Equity in net loss

-   

(979)

(23)

Net gain resulting from Lexington's stock issuance and asset

acquisition

-   

-   

28,763 

-   

(979)

28,740 

$

15,425 

$

23,592 

$

408,267 

______________________________________________________

(1)

Includes a $5,771 non-cash impairment loss in 2014.

(2)

Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue and others.

(3)

Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Monmouth Mall, 85 Tenth Avenue, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street and others. In the third quarter of 2014, we recognized a $10,263 non-cash charge, comprised of a $5,959 impairment loss and a $4,304 loan loss reserve, on our equity and debt investments in Suffolk Downs.

(4)

In the first quarter of 2013, we began accounting for our investment in Lexington as a marketable equity security - available for sale.

 

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6.    Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued

Below is a summary of the debt of our partially owned entities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, none of which is recourse to us.

Percentage

Interest

Ownership at

Rate at

100% Partially Owned Entities’

(Amounts in thousands)

December 31,

December 31,

Debt at December 31,

2014 

Maturity

2014 

2014 

2013 

Toys:

Notes, loans and mortgages payable

32.6% 

2015-2021

7.23% 

$

5,748,350 

$

5,702,247 

Alexander's:

Mortgages payable

32.4% 

2015-2021

2.59% 

$

1,032,780 

$

1,049,959 

Partially owned office buildings(1):

Mortgages payable

Various

2015-2023

5.59% 

$

3,691,274 

$

3,622,759 

India Real Estate Ventures:

TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings mortgages

payable

25.0% 

2015-2026

13.25% 

$

183,541 

$

199,021 

Other(2):

Mortgages payable

Various

2015-2023

4.33% 

$

1,480,485 

$

1,709,509 

(1)

Includes 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue (Office), 330 Madison Avenue and others.

(2)

Includes Independence Plaza, Monmouth Mall, Fashion Center Mall, 50-70 West 93rd Street and others.

 

Based on our ownership interest in the partially owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially owned entities, was $4,273,632,000 and $4,189,403,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

7.    Mortgage and Mezzanine Loans Receivable

 

In October 2012, we acquired a 25% participation in a $475,000,000 first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a 10-story retail building at 701 Seventh Avenue in Times Square.  The loan had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 10.2%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%.  Of the $475,000,000, we funded $93,750,000, representing our 25% share of the $375,000,000 that was funded at acquisition.  In March 2013, we transferred at par, the 25% participation in the mortgage loan.  The transfer did not qualify for sale accounting given our continuing interest in the mezzanine loan.  Accordingly, we continued to include the 25% participation in the mortgage loan in “other assets” and recorded a $59,375,000 liability in “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.  On January 14, 2014, the mortgage and mezzanine loans were repaid; accordingly, the $59,375,000 asset and liability were eliminated. 

 

On April 17, 2013, a $50,091,000 mezzanine loan that was scheduled to mature in August 2015, was repaid. In connection therewith, we received net proceeds of $55,358,000, including prepayment penalties, which resulted in income of $5,267,000, which is included in “interest and other investment income (loss), net” on our consolidated statement of income.

 

In March 2014, a $30,000,000 mezzanine loan that was scheduled to mature in January 2015 was repaid. In May 2014, a $25,000,000 mezzanine loan that was scheduled to mature in November 2014 was repaid.

 

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying amounts of mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable were $16,748,000 and $170,972,000, respectively, net of an allowance of $5,811,000 and $5,845,000, respectively, and are included in “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets.  These loans have a weighted average interest rate of 9.1% and 11.0% at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and have maturities ranging from April 2015 to May 2016.

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8.    Dispositions

 

 

Discontinued Operations

 

 

2014 Activity:

 

New York

 

On December 18, 2014, we completed the sale of 1740 Broadway, a 601,000 square foot office building in Manhattan for $605,000,000.  The sale resulted in net proceeds of approximately $580,000,000, after closing costs, and resulted in a financial statement gain of approximately $441,000,000.  The tax gain of approximately $484,000,000, was deferred in like-kind exchanges, primarily for the acquisition of the St. Regis Fifth Avenue retail (see Note 4 – Acquisitions). 

 

Retail Properties

 

On February 24, 2014, we completed the sale of Broadway Mall in Hicksville, Long Island, New York, for $94,000,000.  The sale resulted in net proceeds of $92,174,000 after closing costs.

 

On March 2, 2014, we entered into an agreement to transfer upon completion, the redeveloped Springfield Town Center, a 1,350,000 square foot mall located in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) (“PREIT”) in exchange for $465,000,000 comprised of $340,000,000 of cash and $125,000,000 of PREIT operating partnership units.  In connection therewith, we recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $20,000,000 in the first quarter of 2014, which is included in “income from discontinued operations” on our consolidated statements of income. The redevelopment was substantially completed in October 2014, at which time we reclassified the assets, liabilities and financial results to discontinued operations, and the transfer of the property to PREIT was completed on March 31, 2015.

 

On July 8, 2014, we completed the sale of Beverly Connection, a 335,000 square foot power shopping center in Los Angeles, California, for $260,000,000, of which $239,000,000 was cash and $21,000,000 was 10-year mezzanine seller financing.  The sale resulted in a net gain of $44,155,000, which was recognized in the third quarter of 2014. 

 

In addition to the above, during 2014, we sold six of the 22 strip shopping centers which did not fit UE’s strategy (see Note 1 – Organization and Business), in separate transactions, for an aggregate of $66,410,000 in cash, which resulted in a net gain aggregating $22,500,000.

 

 

2013 Activity:

 

New York

 

On December 17, 2013, we sold 866 United Nations Plaza, a 360,000 square foot office building in Manhattan for $200,000,000.  The sale resulted in net proceeds of $146,439,000 after repaying the existing loan and closing costs, and a net gain of $127,512,000.

 

Retail Properties

 

On January 24, 2013, we sold the Green Acres Mall located in Valley Stream, New York, for $500,000,000. The sale resulted in net proceeds of $185,000,000 after repaying the existing loan and closing costs, and a net gain of $202,275,000.

 

On April 15, 2013, we sold The Plant, a power strip shopping center in San Jose, California, for $203,000,000. The sale resulted in net proceeds of $98,000,000 after repaying the existing loan and closing costs, and a net gain of $32,169,000.

 

On April 15, 2013, we sold a retail property in Philadelphia, which is a part of the Gallery at Market Street, for $60,000,000. The sale resulted in net proceeds of $58,000,000, and a net gain of $33,058,000.

 

On September 23, 2013, we sold a retail property in Tampa, Florida for $45,000,000, of which our 75% share was $33,750,000. Our share of the net proceeds after repaying the existing loan and closing costs were $20,810,000, and our share of the net gain was $8,728,000.

 

In addition to the above, during 2013, we sold 12 other properties, in separate transactions, for an aggregate of $82,300,000, in cash, which resulted in a net gain aggregating $7,851,000.

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8.    Dispositions - continued

 

 

2012 Activity:

 

Washington, DC

 

On July 26, 2012, we sold 409 Third Street S.W., a 409,000 square foot office building in Washington, DC, for $200,000,000, which resulted in a net gain of $126,621,000.

 

On November 7, 2012, we sold three office buildings (“Reston Executive”) located in suburban Fairfax County, Virginia, containing 494,000 square feet for $126,250,000, which resulted in a net gain of $36,746,000.

 

Merchandise Mart

 

On January 6, 2012, we sold the 350 West Mart Center, a 1.2 million square foot office building in Chicago, Illinois, for $228,000,000, which resulted in a net gain of $54,911,000.

 

On June 22, 2012, we sold the L.A. Mart, a 784,000 square foot showroom building in Los Angeles, California, for $53,000,000, of which $18,000,000 was cash and $35,000,000 was nine-month seller financing at 6.0%, which was paid on December 28, 2012.

 

On July 26, 2012, we sold the Washington Design Center, a 393,000 square foot showroom building in Washington, DC and the Canadian Trade Shows, for an aggregate of $103,000,000.  The sale of the Canadian Trade Shows resulted in an after-tax net gain of $19,657,000.

 

On December 31, 2012, we sold the Boston Design Center, a 554,000 square foot showroom building in Boston, Massachusetts, for $72,400,000, which resulted in a net gain of $5,252,000.

 

Retail Properties

 

In 2012, we sold 12 other properties in separate transactions, for an aggregate of $157,000,000, which resulted in a net gain aggregating $22,266,000.

 

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we have reclassified the revenues and expenses of all of the properties discussed above to “income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all of the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements.  The net gains resulting from the sale of these properties are included in “income from discontinued operations” on our consolidated statements of income.  The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and their combined results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Assets Related to

Liabilities Related to

(Amounts in thousands)

Discontinued Operations as of

Discontinued Operations as of

December 31,

December 31,

2014 

2013 

2014 

2013 

Retail

$

2,238,474 

$

2,497,918 

$

1,511,362 

$

1,441,853 

New York

138,162 

Total

$

2,238,474 

$

2,636,080 

$

1,511,362 

$

1,441,853 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Total revenues

$

394,056 

$

499,964 

$

581,392 

Total expenses

275,828 

312,675 

418,653 

118,228 

187,289 

162,739 

Net gains on sales of real estate

507,192 

414,502 

245,799 

Impairment losses

(41,474)

(37,170)

(127,839)

Gain on sale of Canadian Trade Shows, net of $11,448 of income taxes

19,657 

Gain on sale of assets other than real estate

1,377 

8,491 

Income from discontinued operations

$

583,946 

$

565,998 

$

308,847 

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9.    Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily acquired above-market leases) and liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Balance as of December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

Identified intangible assets:

Gross amount

$

424,976 

$

505,203 

Accumulated amortization

(199,821)

(252,121)

Net

$

225,155 

$

253,082 

Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):

Gross amount

$

657,976 

$

622,685 

Accumulated amortization

(329,775)

(295,768)

Net

$

328,201 

$

326,917 

 

Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental income of $37,516,000, $41,970,000 and $39,815,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2015 is as follows:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

2015 

$

49,550 

2016 

37,894 

2017 

35,069 

2018 

34,166 

2019 

23,928 

 

Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $28,275,000, $61,915,000 and $46,160,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2015 is as follows:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

2015 

$

25,735 

2016 

20,122 

2017 

16,619 

2018 

12,417 

2019 

10,470 

 

We are a tenant under ground leases at certain properties.  Amortization of these acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rent expense of $1,832,000 and $2,745,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and a decrease to rent expense of $403,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.  Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases, net of above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2015 is as follows:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

2015 

$

1,832 

2016 

1,832 

2017 

1,832 

2018 

1,832 

2019 

1,832 

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10.    Debt

 

Secured Debt

 

On January 31, 2014, we completed a $600,000,000 loan secured by our 220 Central Park South development site.  The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.75% (2.92% at December 31, 2014) and matures in January 2016, with three one-year extension options.

 

On April 16, 2014, we completed a $350,000,000 refinancing of 909 Third Avenue, a 1.3 million square foot Manhattan office building.  The seven-year interest only loan bears interest at 3.91% and matures in May 2021. We realized net proceeds of approximately $145,000,000 after defeasing the existing 5.64%, $193,000,000 mortgage, defeasance cost and other closing costs.

 

On July 16, 2014, we completed a $130,000,000 financing of Las Catalinas, a 494,000 square foot mall located in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico. The 10-year fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.43% and matures in August 2024.  The loan amortizes based on a 30-year schedule beginning in year six.

 

On August 12, 2014, we completed a $185,000,000 financing of the Universal buildings, a 690,000 square foot, two-building office complex located in Washington, DC. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.90% (2.06% at December 31, 2014) and matures in August 2019 with two one-year extension options. The loan amortizes based on a 30-year schedule beginning in the fourth year.

 

On August 26, 2014, we obtained a standby commitment for up to $500,000,000 of five-year mezzanine loan financing to fund a portion of the development expenditures at 220 Central Park South. 

 

On October 27, 2014, we completed a $140,000,000 financing of 655 Fifth Avenue, a 57,500 square foot retail and office property.  The loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.40% (1.56% at December 31, 2014) and matures in October 2019 with two one-year extension options.

 

On December 8, 2014, we completed a $575,000,000 refinancing of Two Penn Plaza, a 1.6 million square foot Manhattan office building.  The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 1.65% (1.81% at December 31, 2014) and matures in 2019 with two one-year extension options.  We realized net proceeds of approximately $143,000,000.  Pursuant to an existing swap agreement, the $422,000,000 previous loan on the property was swapped to a fixed rate of 4.78% through March 2018.  Therefore, $422,000,000 of the new loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.78% through March 2018 and the balance of $153,000,000 floats through March 2018.  The entire $575,000,000 will float thereafter for the duration of the new loan.

 

On January 6, 2015, we completed the modification of the $120,000,000, 6.04% mortgage loan secured by our Montehiedra Town Center, in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico.  The loan has been extended from July 2016 to July 2021 and separated into two tranches, a senior $90,000,000 position with interest at 5.33% to be paid currently, and a junior $30,000,000 position with interest accruing at 3%. Montehiedra Town Center and the loan were included in the spin-off to UE on January 15, 2015.  As part of the planned redevelopment of the property, UE is committed to fund $20,000,000 through a loan for leasing and building capital expenditures of which $8,000,000 has been funded.  This loan is senior to the $30,000,000 position noted above and accrues interest at 10%.    

 

Senior Unsecured Notes

 

On June 16, 2014, we completed a green bond public offering of $450,000,000 2.50% senior unsecured notes due June 30, 2019. The notes were sold at 99.619% of their face amount to yield 2.581%.

 

On October 1, 2014, we redeemed all of the $445,000,000 principal amount of our outstanding 7.875% senior unsecured notes, which were scheduled to mature on October 1, 2039, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest through the redemption date.  In the fourth quarter of 2014, we wrote off $12,532,000 of unamortized deferred financing costs, which are included as a component of “interest and debt expense” on our consolidated statements of income.

 

On January 1, 2015, we redeemed all of the $500,000,000 principal amount of our outstanding 4.25% senior unsecured notes, which were scheduled to mature on April 1, 2015, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest through December 31, 2014.

 

 

 

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10.    Debt – continued

 

 

Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

 

On September 30, 2014, we extended one of our two $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilities from November 2015 to November 2018 with two six-month extension options.  The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered to LIBOR plus 105 basis points from LIBOR plus 125 basis points and the facility fee was reduced to 20 basis points from 25 basis points. 

 

 

The following is a summary of our debt:

 

Weighted Average

Interest Rate at

Balance at December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2014

2014 

2013 

Mortgages Payable:

Fixed rate

4.46% 

$

6,499,396 

$

6,439,371 

Variable rate

2.20% 

1,763,769 

691,860 

3.98% 

$

8,263,165 

$

7,131,231 

Unsecured Debt:

Senior unsecured notes

3.89% 

$

1,347,159 

$

1,350,855 

Unsecured revolving credit facilities

-

-   

295,870 

3.89% 

$

1,347,159 

$

1,646,725 

 

 

        The net carrying amount of properties collateralizing the mortgages payable amounted to $9.4 billion at December 31, 2014.  As of December 31, 2014, the principal repayments required for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Senior Unsecured

Debt and

(Amounts in thousands)

Revolving Credit

Year Ending December 31,

Mortgages Payable

Facilities

2015 

$

407,229 

$

500,000 

2016 

1,399,378 

-   

2017 

609,680 

-   

2018 

240,674 

-   

2019 

979,197 

450,000 

Thereafter

4,624,897 

400,000 

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11.    Redeemable Partnership Units

 

Redeemable partnership units on our consolidated balance sheets are primarily comprised of Class A units held by third parties and are recorded 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 “partners’ capital” on our consolidated balance sheets.  Class A units may be tendered for redemption to us for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis.  Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder. 

 

Below are the details of redeemable partnership units as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

(Amounts in thousands, except units and

Preferred or

per unit amounts)

Balance as of

Units Outstanding at

Per Unit

Annual

December 31,

December 31,

Liquidation

Distribution

Unit Series

2014 

2013 

2014 

2013 

Preference

Rate

Common:

Class A units held by third parties

$

1,336,780 

$

1,002,620 

11,356,550 

11,292,038 

n/a

$

2.92 

Redeemable Preferred: (1)

5.00% D-16 Cumulative Redeemable

$

1,000 

$

1,000 

$

1,000,000.00 

$

50,000.00 

(1)

Holders may tender units for redemption to us for cash at their stated redemption amount; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holders either cash or Vornado preferred shares on a one-for-one basis. These units are redeemable at any time.

 

Below is a table summarizing the activity of redeemable partnership units.

(Amounts in thousands)

Balance at December 31, 2012

$

944,152 

Net income

24,817 

Other comprehensive income

5,296 

Distributions

(34,053)

Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value

(25,317)

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value

108,252 

Redemption of Series D-15 redeemable units

(36,900)

Other, net

17,373 

Balance at December 31, 2013

1,003,620 

Net income

47,613 

Other comprehensive income

1,323 

Distributions

(33,469)

Redemption of Class A units, at redemption value

(27,273)

Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value

315,276 

Other, net

30,690 

Balance at December 31, 2014

$

1,337,780 

 

Redeemable partnership units 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 ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, 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 $55,097,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. 

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12.    Partners’ Capital

 

Class A units

 

As of December 31, 2014, there were 187,887,498 Class A units outstanding that were held by Vornado. These units are classified as “partners’ capital” on our consolidated balance sheets.  As of December 31, 2014, there were 11,356,550 Class A units outstanding, that were held by third parties. These units are classified outside of “partners’ capital” as “redeemable partnership units” on our consolidated balance sheets (See Note 11 – Redeemable Partnership Units).  During 2014, we paid an aggregate of $547,831,000 of distributions to Vornado comprised of quarterly common distributions of $0.73 per unit.

 

Preferred Units

 

The following table sets forth the details of our preferred units of beneficial interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

(Amounts in thousands, except unit and

Balance as of

Units Outstanding at

Per Unit

Annual

per unit amounts)

December 31,

December 31,

Liquidation

Distribution

Preferred Units

2014 

2013 

2014 

2013 

Preference

Rate(1)

Convertible Preferred:

6.5% Series A: authorized 83,977 units(2)

$

1,393 

$

1,592 

28,939 

32,807 

$

50.00 

$

3.25 

Cumulative Redeemable:

6.625% Series G: authorized 8,000,000 units(3)

193,135 

193,135 

8,000,000 

8,000,000 

$

25.00 

$

1.65625 

6.625% Series I: authorized 10,800,000 units(3)

262,379 

262,379 

10,800,000 

10,800,000 

$

25.00 

$

1.65625 

6.875% Series J: authorized 9,850,000 units(3)

238,842 

238,842 

9,850,000 

9,850,000 

$

25.00 

$

1.71875 

5.70% Series K: authorized 12,000,000 units(3)

290,971 

290,971 

12,000,000 

12,000,000 

$

25.00 

$

1.425 

5.40% Series L: authorized 12,000,000 units(3)

290,306 

290,306 

12,000,000 

12,000,000 

$

25.00 

$

1.35 

$

1,277,026 

$

1,277,225 

52,678,939 

52,682,807 

(1)

Distributions on preferred units are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears.

(2)

Redeemable at the option of Vornado under certain circumstances, at a redemption price of 1.4334 Class A units per Series A Preferred unit plus accrued and unpaid distributions through the date of redemption, or convertible at any time at the option of the holder for 1.4334 Class A units per Series A Preferred unit.

(3)

Redeemable at Vornado's option at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit, plus accrued and unpaid distributions through the date of redemption.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) by component.

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

Securities

Pro rata share of

Interest

available-

nonconsolidated

rate

(Amounts in thousands)

Total

for-sale

subsidiaries' OCI

swap

Other

Balance as of December 31, 2013

$

71,537 

$

119,309 

$

(11,501)

$

(31,882)

$

(4,389)

Net current period OCI

21,730 

14,465 

2,509 

6,079 

(1,323)

Balance as of December 31, 2014

$

93,267 

$

133,774 

$

(8,992)

$

(25,803)

$

(5,712)

 

13.    Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) 

 

Unconsolidated VIEs

 

At December 31, 2014, we have unconsolidated VIEs comprised of our investments in the entities that own One Park Avenue, Independence Plaza, and the Warner Building, and at December 31, 2013, our unconsolidated VIEs comprised of our investments in the entities that own Independence Plaza and the Warner Building.  We do not consolidate these entities because we are not the primary beneficiary and the nature of our involvement in the activities of these entities does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect these entities’ economic performance.  We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the net carrying amount of our investments in these entities was $286,783,000 and $152,929,000, respectively, and our maximum exposure to loss in these entities, is limited to our investments.  We did not have any consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

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14.  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.  Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.  Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.   

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of (i) marketable securities, (ii) Real Estate Fund investments, (iii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheet), (iv) interest rate swaps and (v) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units).  The tables below aggregate the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities by their levels in the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

 

As of December 31, 2014

(Amounts in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Marketable securities

$

206,323 

$

206,323 

$

-   

$

-   

Real Estate Fund investments (75% of which is attributable to

noncontrolling interests)

513,973 

-   

-   

513,973 

Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)

117,284 

53,969 

-   

63,315 

Total assets

$

837,580 

$

260,292 

$

-   

$

577,288 

Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)

$

55,097 

$

55,097 

$

-   

$

-   

Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities)

25,797 

-   

25,797 

-   

Total liabilities

$

80,894 

$

55,097 

$

25,797 

$

-   

As of December 31, 2013

(Amounts in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Marketable securities

$

191,917 

$

191,917 

$

-   

$

-   

Real Estate Fund investments (75% of which is attributable to

noncontrolling interests)

667,710 

-   

-   

667,710 

Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other assets)

116,515 

47,733 

-   

68,782 

Total assets

$

976,142 

$

239,650 

$

-   

$

736,492 

Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities)

$

55,097 

$

55,097 

$

-   

$

-   

Interest rate swap (included in other liabilities)

31,882 

-   

31,882 

-   

Total liabilities

$

86,979 

$

55,097 

$

31,882 

$

-   

 

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14.  Fair Value Measurements - continued

 

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

 

Real Estate Fund Investments

 

At December 31, 2014, our Real Estate Fund had seven investments with an aggregate fair value of $513,973,000, or $176,899,000 in excess of cost.  These investments are classified as Level 3.  We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period.  The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 0.8 to 6.0 years.  Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit.  Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space plus a projected growth factor.  Similarly, estimated operating expenses and real estate taxes are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods.  Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs. 

 

The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting the future cash flows (including the projected sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate and then reduced by the property’s outstanding debt, if any, to determine the fair value of the equity in each investment. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates.  These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, and current and anticipated market conditions, which are derived from original underwriting assumptions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments.  Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of these Fund investments at December 31, 2014.    

 

 

Weighted Average

(based on fair

Unobservable Quantitative Input

Range

value of investments)

Discount rates

12.0% to 17.5%

13.7%

Terminal capitalization rates

4.7% to 6.5%

5.3%

 

The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit.  Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases or decreases in the fair values of these investments.  The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows.  Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate, may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate.  It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values.

 

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of Fund investments that are classified as Level 3, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Real Estate Fund Investments

For The Year Ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

Beginning balance

$

667,710 

$

600,786 

Purchases

3,392 

43,816 

Dispositions / Distributions

(307,268)

(70,848)

Net unrealized gains

73,802 

85,771 

Net realized gains

76,337 

8,184 

Other, net

-   

Ending balance

$

513,973 

$

667,710 

 

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14.  Fair Value Measurements - continued

 

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued

 

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets

 

Deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3 consist of investments in limited partnerships and investment funds, which are managed by third parties.  We receive quarterly financial reports from a third-party administrator, which are compiled from the quarterly reports provided to them from each limited partnership and investment fund.  The quarterly reports provide net asset values on a fair value basis which are audited by independent public accounting firms on an annual basis.  The third-party administrator does not adjust these values in determining our share of the net assets and we do not adjust these values when reported in our consolidated financial statements.

 

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of Deferred Compensation Plan Assets that are classified as Level 3, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Deferred Compensation Plan Assets

For The Year Ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

Beginning balance

$

68,782 

$

62,631 

Purchases

14,162 

5,018 

Sales

(24,951)

(7,306)

Realized and unrealized gains

3,415 

7,189 

Other, net

1,907 

1,250 

Ending balance

$

63,315 

$

68,782 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets consist primarily of real estate assets and our investment in Toys that were written-down to estimated fair value during 2014 or 2013.  See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies for details of impairment losses recognized during 2014 and 2013.  See Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities for details of impairment losses related to Toys recognized during 2014 and 2013.  The fair value of our real estate assets was determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including (i) discounted cash flow analysis, which considers, among other things, leasing assumptions, growth rates, discount rates and terminal capitalization rates, (ii) income capitalization approach, which considers prevailing market capitalization rates, and (iii) comparable sales activity.  In determining the fair value of our investment in Toys, we considered, among other inputs, a December 31, 2013 third-party valuation of Toys and Toys’ historical results, financial forecasts and business outlook.  Our determination of the fair value of our investment in Toys included consideration of the following widely-used valuation methodologies: (i) market multiple methodology, that considered comparable publicly traded retail companies and a range of EBITDA multiples from 5.75x to 6.5x, (ii) comparable sales transactions methodology, that considered sales of retailers ranging in size from $150 million to $3 billion, (iii) a discounted cash flow methodology, that utilized five-year financial projections and assumed a terminal EBITDA multiple of 5.75x, a 10% discount rate and a 38% tax rate, and (iv) a Black-Scholes valuation analysis, that assumed one, two and three year time-to-expiration periods and 24% to 29% volatility factors.  Generally, we consider multiple valuation techniques when measuring fair values but in certain circumstances, a single valuation technique may be appropriate.  The tables below aggregate the fair values of these assets by their levels in the fair value hierarchy.

 

As of December 31, 2014

(Amounts in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Real estate assets

$

4,848 

$

-   

$

-   

$

4,848 

As of December 31, 2013

(Amounts in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Real estate assets

$

354,341 

$

-   

$

-   

$

354,341 

Investment in Toys

83,224 

-   

-   

83,224 

Total assets

$

437,565 

$

-   

$

-   

$

437,565 

 

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14.  Fair Value Measurements – continued

 

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value

 

 Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable (included in “other assets” in our consolidated balance sheets) and our secured and unsecured debt.  Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist.  For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument.  The fair value of cash equivalents is classified as Level 1 and the fair value of our mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable is classified as Level 3.  The fair value of our secured and unsecured debt is classified as Level 2.  The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

As of December 31, 2014

As of December 31, 2013

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

(Amounts in thousands)

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Cash equivalents

$

749,418 

$

749,000 

$

295,000 

$

295,000 

Mortgage and mezzanine loans receivable

(included in other assets)

16,748 

17,000 

170,972 

171,000 

$

766,166 

$

766,000 

$

465,972 

$

466,000 

Debt:

Mortgages payable

$

8,263,165 

$

8,224,000 

$

7,131,231 

$

6,903,000 

Senior unsecured notes

1,347,159 

1,385,000 

1,350,855 

1,402,000 

Revolving credit facility debt

-   

-   

295,870 

296,000 

$

9,610,324 

$

9,609,000 

$

8,777,956 

$

8,601,000 

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15.    Stock-based Compensation

 

 

Vornado’s Omnibus Share Plan (the “Plan”), which was approved in May 2010, provides the Compensation Committee of Vornado’s Board of Trustees (the “Committee”) the ability to grant incentive and non-qualified Vornado stock options, restricted stock, restricted partnership units and out-performance plan awards to certain of Vornado’s employees and officers.  Under the Plan, awards may be granted up to a maximum of 6,000,000 Vornado shares, if all awards granted are Full Value Awards, as defined, and up to 12,000,000 shares, if all of the awards granted are Not Full Value Awards, as defined, plus shares in respect of awards forfeited after May 2010 that were issued pursuant to Vornado’s 2002 Omnibus Share Plan.  Full Value Awards are awards of securities, such as Vornado restricted shares, that, if all vesting requirements are met, do not require the payment of an exercise price or strike price to acquire the securities.  Not Full Value Awards are awards of securities, such as Vornado stock options, that do require the payment of an exercise price or strike price.  This means, for example, if the Committee were to award only Vornado restricted shares, it could award up to 6,000,000 Vornado restricted shares.  On the other hand, if the Committee were to award only Vornado stock options, it could award options to purchase up to 12,000,000 Vornado common shares (at the applicable exercise price).  The Committee may also issue any combination of awards under the Plan, with reductions in availability of future awards made in accordance with the above limitations.  As of December 31, 2014, Vornado has approximately 4,004,000 shares available for future grants under the Plan, if all awards granted are Full Value Awards, as defined.

 

In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized an aggregate of $36,641,000, $34,914,000 and $30,588,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included as a component of “general and administrative” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.  The details of the various components of our stock-based compensation are discussed below.

 

 

Out-Performance Plans (“the OPPs”)

 

OPPs are multi-year, performance-based equity compensation plans under which participants, including Vornado’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, have the opportunity to earn compensation payable in the form of units if, and only if, Vornado outperforms a predetermined total shareholder return (“TSR”) and/or outperforms the market with respect to a relative TSR in any year during the requisite performance periods as described below.   The aggregate notional amounts of the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 OPPs are $40,000,000, $40,000,000, $50,000,000 and $40,000,000, respectively. 

 

Awards under the 2012 OPP have been earned.  Awards under the 2013 OPP may be earned if Vornado (i) achieves a TSR greater than 14% over the two-year performance measurement period, or 21% over the three-year performance measurement period (the “Absolute Component”), and/or (ii) achieves a TSR above that of the SNL REIT Index (the “Index”) over the two-year or three-year performance measurement period (the “Relative Component”).  Awards under the 2014 and 2015 OPP may be earned if Vornado (i) achieves a TSR level greater than 7% per annum, or 21% over the three-year performance measurement periods (the “Absolute Component”), and/or (ii) achieves a TSR above that of the Index over the three-year performance measurement periods (the “Relative Component”).  To the extent awards would be earned under the Absolute Component of each of the OPPs, but Vornado underperforms the Index, such awards would be reduced (and potentially fully negated) based on the degree to which Vornado underperforms the Index.  In certain circumstances, in the event Vornado outperforms the Index but awards would not otherwise be fully earned under the Absolute Component, awards may still be earned or increased under the Relative Component.  To the extent awards would otherwise be earned under the Relative Component but Vornado fails to achieve at least a 6% per annum absolute TSR, such awards earned under the Relative Component would be reduced based on Vornado’s absolute TSR, with no awards being earned in the event Vornado’s TSR during the applicable measurement period is 0% or negative, irrespective of the degree to which Vornado may outperform the Index.  Distributions on awards earned accrue during the performance period. 

 

If the designated performance objectives are achieved, OPP units are also subject to time-based vesting requirements. Awards earned under the OPPs vest 33% in year three, 33% in year four and 34% in year five.  Vornado’s executive officers (for the purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act) are required to hold earned 2013, 2014 and 2015 OPP awards for one year following vesting. 

 

The fair value of the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 OPPs on the date of grant was $12,250,000, $6,814,000, $8,202,000, and $9,120,000, respectively.  Such amounts are being amortized into expense over a five-year period from the date of grant, using a graded vesting attribution model.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $6,185,000, $3,226,000 and $2,826,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to OPPs.  As of December 31, 2014, there was $11,937,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the OPPs, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.

 

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Stock Options      

 

Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant, generally vest over four years and expire 10 years from the date of grant.  Compensation expense related to Vornado stock option awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $4,550,000, $8,234,000 and $8,638,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to Vornado stock options that vested during each year.  As of December 31, 2014, there was $1,855,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

 

 

Below is a summary of Vornado’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Weighted-

Weighted-

Average

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

Shares

Price

Term

Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2014

3,248,699 

$

67.51 

Granted

49,088 

91.32 

Exercised

(434,204)

67.27 

Cancelled or expired

(43,468)

104.74 

Outstanding at December 31, 2014

2,820,115 

$

67.38 

4.6 

$

145,317,000 

Options vested and expected to vest at

December 31, 2014

2,818,587 

$

67.37 

4.6 

$

145,271,000 

Options exercisable at December 31, 2014

2,606,260 

$

65.62 

4.4 

$

138,912,000 

 

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using an option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Expected volatility

36.00% 

36.00% 

36.00% 

Expected life

5.0 years 

5.0 years 

5.0 years 

Risk free interest rate

1.81% 

0.91% 

1.05% 

Expected dividend yield

4.10% 

4.30% 

4.30% 

 

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $20.31, $17.18 and $17.50, respectively.  Cash received from option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $17,441,000, $5,915,000 and $9,546,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $18,223,000, $3,386,000 and $40,887,000, respectively.

 

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Restricted Stock

 

Restricted stock awards are granted at the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant and generally vest over four years.  Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $1,303,000, $1,344,000 and $1,604,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to restricted stock awards that vested during each year.  As of December 31, 2014, there was $1,468,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.  Dividends paid on unvested restricted stock are charged directly to retained earnings and amounted to $88,000, $110,000 and $200,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Below is a summary of Vornado’s restricted stock activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Weighted-Average

Grant-Date

Unvested Shares

Shares

Fair Value

Unvested at January 1, 2014

29,664 

$

79.24 

Granted

11,475 

91.31 

Vested

(15,733)

74.61 

Cancelled or expired

(2,957)

87.42 

Unvested at December 31, 2014

22,449 

87.58 

 

Restricted stock awards granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 had a fair value of $1,048,000, $857,000 and $929,000, respectively.  The fair value of restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1,174,000, $1,194,000 and $1,864,000, respectively.

 

 

Restricted Operating Partnership Units (“OP Units”)

 

OP Units are granted at the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant, vest ratably over four years and are subject to a taxable book-up event, as defined.  Compensation expense related to OP Units is recognized ratably over the vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $24,603,000, $22,110,000 and $17,520,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to OP Units that vested during each year.  As of December 31, 2014, there was $20,798,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested OP Units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.  Distributions paid on unvested OP Units are charged to “preferred unit distributions” on our consolidated statements of income and amounted to $2,866,000, $2,598,000 and $3,203,000 in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.   

 

Below is a summary of restricted OP unit activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Weighted-Average

Grant-Date

Unvested Units

Units

Fair Value

Unvested at January 1, 2014

765,971 

$

76.27 

Granted

226,638 

86.79 

Vested

(327,555)

69.48 

Cancelled or expired

(6,575)

83.16 

Unvested at December 31, 2014

658,479 

83.20 

 

OP Units granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 had a fair value of $19,669,000, $31,947,000 and $16,464,000, respectively.  The fair value of OP Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $22,758,000, $16,404,000 and $15,014,000, respectively.

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16.    Fee and Other Income

         The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

BMS cleaning fees

$

85,658 

$

66,505 

$

67,584 

Management and leasing fees

19,905 

23,073 

18,718 

Lease termination fees(1)

16,362 

32,630 

2,287 

Other income

33,281 

33,363 

30,488 

$

155,206 

$

155,571 

$

119,077 

__________________________

(1)

The year ended December 31, 2013 includes $19,500 from a tenant at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, of which our 70% share, net of a $1,529 write-off of the straight lining of rents, was $12,121, and $3,000 from the termination of our subsidiaries' agreements with Cuyahoga County to operate the Cleveland Medical Mart Convention Center.

 

The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in “income from partially owned entities” (see Note 6 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).

 

 

17.     Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), Net

          The following table sets forth the details of our interest and other investment income (loss):

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Dividends and interest on marketable securities

$

12,707 

$

11,446 

$

11,979 

Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan (1)

11,557 

10,636 

6,809 

Interest on mezzanine loans receivable

3,920 

19,495 

13,861 

Losses from the disposition of investment in J.C. Penney

-   

(72,974)

(300,752)

Other, net

10,568 

6,510 

6,903 

$

38,752 

$

(24,887)

$

(261,200)

__________________________

(1)

This income is entirely offset by the expense resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liability, which is included in "general and administrative" expense.

 

 

18.     Interest and Debt Expense

          The following table sets forth the details of our interest and debt expense.

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Interest expense

$

430,278 

$

444,412 

$

427,147 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

45,263 

23,673 

20,889 

Capitalized interest and debt expense

(62,786)

(42,303)

(16,801)

$

412,755 

$

425,782 

$

431,235 

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19.    Income Per Class A Unit

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units, and (ii) diluted income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive unit equivalents. Dilutive unit equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred units, Vornado stock options and restricted units.

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)

Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Numerator:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income attributable to

noncontrolling interests

$

328,519 

$

(62,146)

$

351,979 

Income from discontinued operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling

interests

583,946 

562,934 

310,544 

Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

912,465 

500,788 

662,523 

Preferred unit distributions

(81,514)

(83,965)

(86,873)

Preferred unit redemptions

-   

(1,130)

8,948 

Net income attributable to Class A unitholders

830,951 

415,693 

584,598 

Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities

(4,260)

(2,705)

(3,413)

Numerator for basic income per Class A unit

826,691 

412,988 

581,185 

Impact of assumed conversions:

Convertible preferred unit distributions

97 

-   

113 

Numerator for diluted income per Class A unit

$

826,788 

$

412,988 

$

581,298 

Denominator:

Denominator for basic income per Class A unit – weighted average units

198,213 

197,551 

197,082 

Effect of dilutive securities (1):

Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards

1,557 

1,092 

1,002 

Convertible preferred units

43 

-   

50 

Denominator for diluted income per Class A unit – weighted average units and

assumed conversions

199,813 

198,643 

198,134 

INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net

$

1.22 

$

(0.76)

$

1.37 

Income from discontinued operations, net

2.95 

2.85 

1.58 

Net income per Class A unit

$

4.17 

$

2.09 

$

2.95 

INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net

$

1.22 

$

(0.75)

$

1.36 

Income from discontinued operations, net

2.92 

2.83 

1.57 

Net income per Class A unit

$

4.14 

$

2.08 

$

2.93 

(1)

The effect of dilutive securities in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 excludes an aggregate of 116, 818 and 2,796 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.

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20.  Leases

As lessor:

We lease space to tenants under operating leases. Most of the leases provide for the payment of fixed base rentals payable monthly in advance. Office building leases generally require the tenants to reimburse us for operating costs and real estate taxes above their base year costs. Shopping center leases provide for pass-through to tenants the tenant’s share of real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance. Shopping center leases also provide for the payment by the lessee of additional rent based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. As of December 31, 2014, future base rental revenue under non-cancelable operating leases, excluding rents for leases with an original term of less than one year and rents resulting from the exercise of renewal options, are as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)

Year Ending December 31:

2015 

$

1,564,200 

2016 

1,509,781 

2017 

1,470,810 

2018 

1,395,708 

2019 

1,236,840 

Thereafter

6,990,557 

 

These amounts do not include percentage rentals based on tenants’ sales.  These percentage rents approximated $6,343,000, $7,344,000 and $6,987,000, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

None of our tenants accounted for more than 10% of total revenues in any of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

 

As lessee:           

We are a tenant under operating leases for certain properties.  These leases have terms that expire during the next thirty years.  Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows: 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Year Ending December 31:

2015 

$

29,060 

2016 

29,575 

2017 

31,141 

2018 

31,629 

2019 

32,136 

Thereafter

1,208,483 

 

Rent expense was $36,329,000, $35,920,000 and $27,634,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

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20.  Leases - continued

We are also a lessee under a capital lease under which we will redevelop the retail and signage components of the Marriott Marquis Times Square Hotel.  The lease has put/call options, which if exercised would lead to our ownership.  Capitalized leases are recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the property.  Capitalized leases are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the asset or life of the related lease.  Depreciation expense on capital leases is included in “depreciation and amortization” on our consolidated statements of income.  As of December 31, 2014, future minimum lease payments under this capital lease are as follows:

 

(Amounts in thousands)

Year Ending December 31:

2015 

$

12,500 

2016 

12,500 

2017 

12,500 

2018 

12,500 

2019 

12,500 

Thereafter

334,792 

Total minimum obligations

397,292 

Interest portion

(157,292)

Present value of net minimum payments

$

240,000 

 

At December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of the property leased under the capital lease was $249,253,000, which is included as a component of “development costs and construction in progress” on our consolidated balance sheet and present value of net minimum payments of $240,000,000 is included in “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheet. 

 

 

21.  Multiemployer Benefit Plans

 

Our subsidiaries make contributions to certain multiemployer defined benefit plans (“Multiemployer Pension Plans”) and health plans (“Multiemployer Health Plans”) for our union represented employees, pursuant to the respective collective bargaining agreements.

 

Multiemployer Pension Plans

 

Multiemployer Pension Plans differ from single-employer pension plans in that (i) contributions to multiemployer plans may be used to provide benefits to employees of other     participating employers and (ii) if other participating employers fail to make their contributions, each of our participating subsidiaries may be required to bear its then pro rata share of unfunded obligations.  If a participating subsidiary withdraws from a plan in which it participates, it may be subject to a withdrawal liability.  As of December 31, 2014, our subsidiaries’ participation in these plans were not significant to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, our subsidiaries contributed $11,431,000, $10,223,000 and $10,683,000, respectively, towards Multiemployer Pension Plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.  Our subsidiaries’ contributions did not represent more than 5% of total employer contributions in any of these plans for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Multiemployer Health Plans

 

Multiemployer Health Plans in which our subsidiaries participate provide health benefits to eligible active and retired employees.  In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, our subsidiaries contributed $29,073,000, $26,262,000 and $26,759,000, respectively, towards these plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.

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22.  Commitments and Contingencies

 

Insurance

 

 

We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as floods.  Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $180,000,000 per occurrence, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property, up to a $180,000,000 annual aggregate. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, which expires in December 2020.

 

Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for NBCR acts.  Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC.  For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $3,200,000 and 15% of the balance of a covered loss (16% effective January 1, 2016) and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 85% of a covered loss (84% effective January 1, 2016).  We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred 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 the future.

 

Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes 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 our properties and expand our portfolio.

 

 

Other Commitments and Contingencies

 

We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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.

 

Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.  However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space.  These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans.  As of December 31, 2014, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $359,000,000.

 

At December 31, 2014, $39,552,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our revolving credit facilities.  Our revolving credit facilities 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 revolving credit facilities 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 such items as failure to pay interest or principal.

 

As of December 31, 2014, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $104,000,000.

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23.  Related Party Transactions

 

Alexander’s

 

We own 32.4% of Alexander’s. Steven Roth, the Chairman of Vornado’s Board of Trustees and its Chief Executive Officer is also the Chairman of Alexander’s Board of Directors and its Chief Executive Officer.  We provide various services to Alexander’s in accordance with management, development and leasing agreements.  These agreements are described in Note 6 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities.

 

On January 15, 2015, we completed the spin-off of 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, a warehouse park and $225,000,000 of cash to UE and the transfer of all of the employees responsible for the management and leasing of those assets.   In addition, we entered into agreements with UE to provide management and leasing services, on our behalf, for Alexander’s Rego Park retail assets.   Fees for these services are similar to the fees we are receiving from Alexander’s described in Note 6 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities.

 

 

Interstate Properties (“Interstate”)

 

Interstate is a general partnership in which Mr. Roth is the managing general partner. David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr., Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s, are Interstate’s two other partners. As of December 31, 2014, Interstate and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 6.6% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.3% of Alexander’s common stock.

 

We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent.  The management agreement has a term of one year and is automatically renewable unless terminated by either of the parties on 60 days’ notice at the end of the term.  We believe, based upon comparable fees charged by other real estate companies, that the management agreement terms are fair to us.  We earned $535,000, $606,000, and $794,000 of management fees under the agreement for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

On January 15, 2015, we completed the spin-off of 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, a warehouse park and $225,000,000 of cash to UE and the transfer of all of the employees responsible for the management and leasing of those assets.   In addition, we entered into agreements with UE to provide management and leasing services, on our behalf, for Interstate’s properties.   Fees for these services are similar to the fees we are receiving from Interstate described above.

 

24.  Summary of Quarterly Results (Unaudited)

The following summary represents the results of operations for each quarter in 2014 and 2013:

 

Net Income (Loss)

Attributable

Net Income (Loss) Per

to Class A

Class A Unit (2)

(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts)

Revenues

Unitholders (1)

Basic

Diluted

2014 

December 31

$

597,010 

$

544,287 

$

2.73 

$

2.71 

September 30

578,710 

139,134 

0.70 

0.69 

June 30

574,411 

81,333 

0.41 

0.40 

March 31

562,381 

66,197 

0.33 

0.33 

2013 

December 31

$

570,977 

$

(73,042)

$

(0.37)

$

(0.37)

September 30

578,322 

88,037 

0.44 

0.44 

June 30

582,258 

154,775 

0.78 

0.78 

March 31

567,619 

245,923 

1.24 

1.23 

_______________________________

(1)

Fluctuations among quarters resulted primarily from non-cash impairment losses, mark-to-market of derivative instruments, net gains on sale of real estate and from seasonality of business operations.

(2)

The total for the year may differ from the sum of the quarters as a result of weighting.

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25.    Segment Information

 

As a result of the spin-off of substantially all of our Retail Properties segment (see Note 1 – Organization and Business), the remaining retail properties no longer meet the criteria to be a separate reportable segment.  In addition, as a result of our investment in Toys being reduced to zero, we suspended equity method accounting for our investment in Toys (see Note 6 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities) and the Toys segment no longer meets the criteria to be a separate reportable segment.  Accordingly, the Retail Properties segment and Toys have been reclassified to the Other segment.  Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

Total

New York

Washington, DC

Other

Total revenues

$

2,312,512 

$

1,520,845 

$

537,151 

$

254,516 

Total expenses

1,622,619 

946,466 

358,019 

318,134 

Operating income (loss)

689,893 

574,379 

179,132 

(63,618)

(Loss) income from partially owned entities, including Toys

(58,131)

20,701 

(3,677)

(75,155)

Income from Real Estate Fund

163,034 

-   

-   

163,034 

Interest and other investment income, net

38,752 

6,711 

183 

31,858 

Interest and debt expense

(412,755)

(183,427)

(75,395)

(153,933)

Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially

owned assets

13,568 

-   

-   

13,568 

Income (loss) before income taxes

434,361 

418,364 

100,243 

(84,246)

Income tax expense

(9,281)

(4,305)

(242)

(4,734)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

425,080 

414,059 

100,001 

(88,980)

Income from discontinued operations

583,946 

463,163 

-   

120,783 

Net income

1,009,026 

877,222 

100,001 

31,803 

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in

consolidated subsidiaries

(96,561)

(8,626)

-   

(87,935)

Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

912,465 

868,596 

100,001 

(56,132)

Interest and debt expense(2)

654,398 

241,959 

89,448 

322,991 

Depreciation and amortization(2)

685,973 

324,239 

145,853 

215,881 

Income tax expense(2)

24,248 

4,395 

288 

19,565 

EBITDA(1)

$

2,277,084 

$

1,439,189 

(3)

$

335,590 

(4)

$

502,305 

(5)

Balance Sheet Data:

Real estate at cost

$

16,822,358 

$

9,732,818 

$

4,383,418 

$

2,706,122 

Investments in partially owned entities

1,246,496 

1,036,130 

102,635 

107,731 

Total assets

21,248,320 

10,752,763 

4,310,974 

6,184,583 

See notes on pages 47 and 48.

 

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25.    Segment Information – continued

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

Total

New York

Washington, DC

Other

Total revenues

$

2,299,176 

$

1,470,907 

$

541,161 

$

287,108 

Total expenses

1,624,625 

910,498 

347,686 

366,441 

Operating income (loss)

674,551 

560,409 

193,475 

(79,333)

(Loss) income from partially owned entities, including Toys

(338,785)

15,527 

(6,968)

(347,344)

Income from Real Estate Fund

102,898 

-   

-   

102,898 

Interest and other investment (loss) income, net

(24,887)

5,357 

129 

(30,373)

Interest and debt expense

(425,782)

(181,966)

(102,277)

(141,539)

Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially

owned assets

2,030 

-   

-   

2,030 

(Loss) income before income taxes

(9,975)

399,327 

84,359 

(493,661)

Income tax benefit (expense)

8,717 

(2,794)

14,031 

(2,520)

(Loss) income from continuing operations

(1,258)

396,533 

98,390 

(496,181)

Income from discontinued operations

565,998 

160,314 

-   

405,684 

Net income (loss)

564,740 

556,847 

98,390 

(90,497)

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in

consolidated subsidiaries

(63,952)

(10,786)

-   

(53,166)

Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

500,788 

546,061 

98,390 

(143,663)

Interest and debt expense(2)

758,781 

236,645 

116,131 

406,005 

Depreciation and amortization(2)

732,757 

293,974 

142,409 

296,374 

Income tax expense (benefit)(2)

26,371 

3,002 

(15,707)

39,076 

EBITDA(1)

$

2,018,697 

$

1,079,682 

(3)

$

341,223 

(4)

$

597,792 

(5)

Balance Sheet Data:

Real estate at cost

$

15,392,968 

$

8,422,297 

$

4,243,048 

$

2,727,623 

Investments in partially owned entities

1,249,667 

904,278 

100,543 

244,846 

Total assets

20,097,224 

9,255,964 

4,107,636 

6,733,624 

See notes on pages 47 and 48.

 

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25.    Segment Information – continued

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Total

New York

Washington, DC

Other

Total revenues

$

2,332,724 

$

1,319,470 

$

554,028 

$

459,226 

Total expenses

1,738,381 

835,563 

360,056 

542,762 

Operating income (loss)

594,343 

483,907 

193,972 

(83,536)

Income (loss) from partially owned entities, including Toys

423,126 

207,773 

(5,612)

220,965 

Income from Real Estate Fund

63,936 

-   

-   

63,936 

Interest and other investment (loss) income, net

(261,200)

4,002 

126 

(265,328)

Interest and debt expense

(431,235)

(146,350)

(115,574)

(169,311)

Net gain on disposition of wholly owned and partially

owned assets

4,856 

-   

-   

4,856 

Income (loss) before income taxes

393,826 

549,332 

72,912 

(228,418)

Income tax expense

(8,132)

(3,491)

(1,650)

(2,991)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

385,694 

545,841 

71,262 

(231,409)

Income from discontinued operations

308,847 

30,293 

167,766 

110,788 

Net income (loss)

694,541 

576,134 

239,028 

(120,621)

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in

consolidated subsidiaries

(32,018)

(2,138)

-   

(29,880)

Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P.

662,523 

573,996 

239,028 

(150,501)

Interest and debt expense(2)

760,523 

187,855 

133,625 

439,043 

Depreciation and amortization(2)

735,293 

252,257 

157,816 

325,220 

Income tax expense (2)

7,026 

3,751 

1,943 

1,332 

EBITDA(1)

$

2,165,365 

$

1,017,859 

(3)

$

532,412 

(4)

$

615,094 

(5)

Balance Sheet Data:

Real estate at cost

$

15,287,078 

$

8,687,141 

$

4,171,879 

$

2,428,058 

Investments in partially owned entities

1,704,297 

576,336 

95,670 

1,032,291 

Total assets

22,065,049 

9,215,438 

4,196,694 

8,652,917 

See notes on pages 47 and 48.

 

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25.    Segment Information – continued

 

Notes to preceding tabular information:

(1)

EBITDA represents "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered 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 a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

(2)

Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax expense (benefit) in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities.

(3)

The elements of "New York" EBITDA are summarized below.

For the Year Ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

2012 

Office(a)

$

1,085,262 

$

759,941 

$

568,518 

Retail

281,428 

246,808 

189,484 

Alexander's(b)

41,746 

42,210 

231,402 

Hotel Pennsylvania

30,753 

30,723 

28,455 

Total New York

$

1,439,189 

$

1,079,682 

$

1,017,859 

(a)

2014 and 2013 includes $440,537 and $127,512 net gains on sale of real estate, respectively.

(b)

2012 includes $179,934 for our share of net gain on sale of Kings Plaza.

(4)

The elements of "Washington, DC" EBITDA are summarized below.

For the Year Ended December 31,

(Amounts in thousands)

2014 

2013 

2012 

Office, excluding the Skyline Properties (a)

$

266,859 

$

268,373 

$

449,448 

Skyline properties

27,150 

29,499 

40,037 

Total Office

294,009 

297,872 

489,485 

Residential

41,581 

43,351 

42,927 

Total Washington, DC

$

335,590 

$

341,223 

$

532,412 

(a)

2012 includes $163,367 of net gains on sale of real estate.

 

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25.    Segment Information – continued

 

Notes to preceding tabular information:

(5)

The elements of "other" EBITDA from continuing operations are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012 

Our share of Real Estate Fund:

Income before net realized/unrealized gains

$

8,056 

$

7,752 

$

6,385 

Net realized/unrealized gains on investments

37,535 

23,489 

13,840 

Carried interest

24,715 

18,230 

4,379 

Total

70,306 

49,471 

24,604 

Our share of Toys "R" Us

103,632 

(12,081)

281,289 

The Mart and trade shows

79,636 

74,270 

62,470 

555 California Street

48,844 

42,667 

46,167 

India real estate ventures

6,434 

5,841 

3,654 

LNR(a)

-   

20,443 

75,202 

Lexington(b)

-   

6,931 

32,595 

Other investments

26,586 

28,505 

25,103 

335,438 

216,047 

551,084 

Corporate general and administrative expenses(c)

(94,929)

(94,904)

(89,082)

Investment income and other, net(c)

31,665 

46,525 

45,563 

Urban Edge Properties and residual retail properties discontinued operations(d)

235,989 

531,493 

201,035 

Acquisition and transaction related costs, and impairment losses

(16,392)

(24,857)

(17,386)

Net gain on sale of marketable securities, land parcels and residential

condominiums

13,568 

56,868 

4,856 

Our share of debt satisfaction gains and net gains on sale of real estate

of partially owned entities

13,000 

-   

-   

Suffolk Downs impairment loss and loan reserve

(10,263)

-   

-   

Our share of impairment losses of partially owned entities

(5,771)

-   

(4,936)

Losses from the disposition of investment in J.C. Penney

-   

(127,888)

(300,752)

Severance costs (primarily reduction in force at the Mart)

-   

(5,492)

(3,005)

Purchase price fair value adjustment and accelerated amortization of

discount on investment in subordinated debt of Independence Plaza

-   

-   

105,366 

The Mart discontinued operations

-   

-   

93,588 

Net gain resulting from Lexington's stock issuance and asset acquisition

-   

-   

28,763 

$

502,305 

$

597,792 

$

615,094 

(a)

On April 19, 2013, LNR was sold.

(b)

In the first quarter of 2013, we began accounting for our investment in Lexington as a marketable equity security - available for sale. This investment was previously accounted for under the equity method (see page 18 for details).

(c)

The amounts in these captions (for this table only) exclude income/expense from the mark-to-market of our deferred compensation plan of $11,557, $10,636 and $6,809 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(d)

The year ended December 31, 2014, includes $14,956 of transaction costs related to the spin-off of our strip shopping centers and malls.

 

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