10-K 1 q4-12311310xk.htm 10-K Q4-12.31.13 10-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K
x
Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 
or
o
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the Transition Period from                 to                 
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-35287
 
ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware
 
90-0750824
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2800, New York, NY
 
10036
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(212) 608-5108
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
 
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Shares of common stock, $0.01 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendments to this Form 10-K.         o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 smaller reporting company)
 
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The aggregate market value of shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $452.4 million based on the closing sale price of the New York Stock Exchange for such stock on June 30, 2013.

The number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding on February 28, 2014 was 57,740,516.

Documents Incorporated By Reference
 
 
 
Document
 
Parts Into Which Incorporated
Definitive Proxy Statement for 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
 
Part III


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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
December 31, 2013

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     CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our operations, economic performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to current or historical facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "forecast," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "would," "could," "likely," and other words of similar expression. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. They give our expectations about the future and are not guarantees. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements to materially differ from any future results, performance and achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution you, therefore, not to rely on these forward-looking statements.
In this Annual Report, for example, we make forward-looking statements discussing our expectations about:
• future repositioning and redevelopment opportunities;
• expectations regarding returns on acquisitions and developments;
• expectations of our revenues, income, funds from operations ("FFO"), core FFO ("Core FFO"), net operating income ("NOI"), core NOI ("Core NOI"), capital expenditures, income tax and other contingent liabilities, dividends, leverage, capital structure or other financial items;
• expectations and achievement of our goals regarding our occupancy levels and rents;
• future liquidity; and
• future management plans.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include:
• our limited operating history as an independent company;
• our inability to obtain operating and development capital;
• our inability to reposition and redevelop some of our properties;
• adverse economic conditions in the retail sector;
• our inability to lease or re-lease space in our properties;
• the inability of our tenants to pay minimum rents and expense recovery charges and the impact of co-tenancy provisions in our leases;
• our inability to sell real estate quickly and restrictions on transfer;
• our inability to compete effectively;
• our level of indebtedness;
• the adverse effect of inflation;
• our inability to maintain our status as a real estate investment trust ("REIT");
• our directors and officers may change our current long-range plans; and
• the other risks described in "Risk Factors."
In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurances that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report will in fact occur. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, changes to future results over time or otherwise.


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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this "Annual Report"), references to the "Company," "Rouse Properties," "Rouse," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Rouse Properties, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise. Rouse Properties, a Delaware corporation, was organized in August 2011 and became a separate public company when we were spun-off from General Growth Properties, Inc. ("GGP") on January12, 2012.

As of December 31, 2013, our portfolio consisted of 34 regional malls in 21 states totaling over 23.4 million square feet of retail space. We believe that these malls function as town centers and are predominately located in markets or sub-markets that contain no other enclosed malls and have a high penetration of the trade area. In addition, our portfolio includes regional malls that we believe have significant growth potential through lease-up, repositioning and/or redevelopment. Some properties may require re-tenanting and re-constitution of the merchandising mix in order to provide new and relevant shopping and entertainment opportunities for the consumer.

Our principal focus is to own and manage dominant regional malls in protected markets or submarkets in the United States, in such locations that the malls are either market dominant (the only mall within an extended distance) or trade area dominant (the premier mall serving the defined regional consumer). Approximately 80% of our 34 mall assets are the only enclosed malls in their markets or submarkets. We seek to increase the value of our properties by executing individually tailored business plans designed to improve their operating performance. We actively manage all of our properties, performing the day-to-day functions, operations, leasing, maintenance, marketing and promotional services. Our platform is national in scope and we believe that it positions us to capitalize on existing department store, junior anchor and broad in-line retailer relationships across our portfolio.
Our malls are anchored by operators across the retail spectrum, including department stores such as Macy's, Dillard's, Bon-Ton, jcpenney, Sears and Target; mall shop tenants like Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Forever 21, francesca's, Chico's, The Children's Place, Gymboree/Crazy 8, Gap/Old Navy, Foot Locker, Maurices, Justice and Ulta; restaurants ranging from food court leaders like Chick-fil-A, Sarku Japan, and Panda Express to fast-casual chains like Chipotle, Panera Bread and Starbucks and high volume sit down restaurants such as BJ's Restaurant, Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Buffalo Wild Wings.
The tenant mix within our property portfolio are also balanced, with no single tenant representing more than 5% of our total revenue in 2013.

We elected to be treated as a REIT beginning with the filing of our federal income tax return for the 2011 taxable year. Subject to our ability to meet the requirements of a REIT, we intend to maintain this status in future periods.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, we generated a net loss, operating income, NOI, Core NOI, FFO, and Core FFO of $(54.7) million, $37.2 million. $147.6 million, $161.0 million, $35.3 million and $77.5 million, respectively. See "Selected Financial Data" for a discussion of our use of NOI, Core NOI, FFO, and Core FFO, which are non-GAAP financial measures, and for reconciliations of net loss to NOI and Core NOI and net loss to FFO and Core FFO.

A more detailed summary of our portfolio is presented under "Properties."

Competitive Strengths

We believe that we will continue to distinguish ourselves through the following competitive strengths:

        Size and Geographic Scope. We have a nationally diversified mall portfolio consisting of 34 properties located in 21 states, with over 23.4 million square feet of retail space (6.8 million square feet of which is owned by anchor tenants). Our portfolio was 91.2% leased excluding anchors (94.5% leased including anchors) and 88.9% occupied as of December 31, 2013. The average distance between our malls and the nearest, competitive, enclosed mall is approximately 36 miles.

        Strategic Relationships with Tenants.    Our operations are national in scope and we have relationships with a wide range of tenants, which include department stores, junior anchors, movie theaters, national in-line tenants and local retailers. We believe that these relationships provide us with a competitive advantage in many of our markets.





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As of December 31, 2013, our tenants that generate revenues that are equal to or exceed 1.5% of our aggregate revenues are as follows :
Tenant
 
Revenues
Limited Brands, Inc.
 
4.1%
Foot Locker, Inc.
 
3.3%
Cinemark USA, Inc.
 
2.4%
jcpenney Company, Inc.
 
2.3%
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
 
2.1%
Zales Corporation
 
1.8%
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
 
1.8%
Sears Holdings Corporation
 
1.8%
Macy's
 
1.8%
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
 
1.6%
Genesco Inc.
 
1.6%
Aeropostale
 
1.5%
Luxottica Retail North America Inc.
 
1.5%


Experienced Operational Management Team. We believe that, under the leadership of our executive management team, we are well positioned to execute our strategic plans and unlock value in our properties. Our management team includes:
Andrew Silberfein, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Silberfein has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2, 2012 and has served as a director since January 12, 2012. Mr. Silberfein previously held the position of Executive Vice President—Retail and Finance for Forest City Ratner Companies, where he was employed for over 15 years, from 1995 to 2011. Mr. Silberfein was responsible for managing all aspects of Forest City Ratner Companies' retail portfolio of shopping centers and malls. Also, Mr. Silberfein had overall responsibility for managing all aspects of Forest City Ratner Companies' debt and equity financing requirements for its real estate portfolio.
Benjamin Schall, our Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Schall has served as our Chief Operating Officer since March 8, 2012. Mr. Schall previously served as the Senior Vice President of the Retail Division at Vornado Realty Trust, where he was employed for 10 years prior to joining the Company. While there, Mr. Schall was responsible for all facets of Vornado's suburban retail shopping center business. Mr. Schall has over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry.
John Wain, our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wain has served as our Chief Financial Officer since October 3, 2012. Mr. Wain previously held the position of Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Americas at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, where he was employed for eight years. At Credit Agricole, Mr. Wain was responsible for its U.S. real estate lending business and focused extensively on structuring and negotiating secured and unsecured corporate real estate facilities and property-level loans for public REITs. Mr. Wain has over 24 years of experience in the real estate banking industry.
Brian Harper, our Executive Vice President of Leasing. Mr. Harper has served as our Executive Vice President of Leasing since January 12, 2012. Mr. Harper previously served as Senior Vice President of Leasing for GGP, where he was employed for over five years. While there, Mr. Harper oversaw all of the leasing efforts for a multi-state portfolio. He also was one of the original key members of our formation within GGP. Mr. Harper has over 14 years of experience in the retail real estate industry, including working with ground up development, asset repositions, distressed real estate and leasing.
Susan Elman, our Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Ms. Elman has served as our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since April 5, 2012. Ms. Elman previously served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Forest City Ratner Companies, where she was employed for over 15 years. Ms. Elman has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and was responsible for the legal aspects of many complex real estate transactions at Forest City Ratner Companies.
Favorable Economic and Industry Trends. We believe that we are positioned to benefit from positive economic and demographic trends in our markets, including anticipated growth in the number of households and household income in our markets and historically greater declines in unemployment in our markets as compared to the U.S. overall.

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Track Record of Improving Occupancy Levels and Leasing. As of December 31, 2013, we have signed 4.4 million square feet of total in-line leases since we became a separate stand alone public company in January 2012. From that time, our portfolio's leased percentage increased from 87.7% to 91.2% excluding anchors (94.5% leased including anchors) as of December 31, 2013. During that same period, we have significantly increased the portion of our portfolio leased by permanent tenants by an additional 7.4% to 81.3%.
As of December 31, 2013, we have entered into new leases for over 792,000 square feet of space (62% of which was previously vacant), which is not yet occupied, representing approximately $13.0 million in incremental annual rent scheduled to commence throughout 2014 and 2015. The actual commencement of the payment of rent under certain of these leases is subject to the completion of the build-out of space and retailers' opening schedules.
We have also been successful at leasing anchor space. We have already leased nine of our 12 vacant anchor stores as of December 31, 2013. Replacement tenants include Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Sports Authority, Sportman's Warehouse, Bon-Ton and Dunham's Sports. In addition, since our spin-off, we have leased three out of four vacant junior anchor boxes that were previously occupied by Circuit City or Borders to Forever 21, TJMaxx, and WalMart.
Platform for Attractive External Growth. We have closed over $523.0 million of acquisitions since we became a separate public company in January 2012. Our completed acquisitions have included opportunistic and strategic purchases of five enclosed malls, as well as five anchor boxes. We target assets where we believe we are exposed to limited downside and significant growth opportunities by applying our national platform and expertise to improve retailer quality and composition, occupancy levels, NOI and sales productivity metrics.

Business Strategy

Our objective is to achieve growth in NOI, Core NOI, FFO and Core FFO by leasing, operating and repositioning retail properties with locations that are either market dominant (the only mall within an extended distance to service the trade area) or trade area dominant (positioned to be the premier mall serving the defined regional consumer). We seek to deliver an appropriate tenant mix, higher occupancy rates and increased sales productivity, resulting in higher minimum rents and also to continue to control costs. In order to achieve our objective and to become a national leader in the regional mall space, we intend to further implement the following strategies:

        Internal Growth through Tailored Strategic Planning and Investment.    We have identified both strategic investment and cosmetic investment initiatives for our properties, taking into account customer demographics and the competitive environment of each property's market area, with a focus on increasing occupancy at the mall with a sustainable occupancy cost. We have identified opportunities to invest significant capital to reposition and refresh certain of our properties, and we intend to sequence our strategic capital projects based on leasing activity. When considering strategic investments at our properties, we generally target unlevered returns of 9% to 11% for such projects under current market conditions (although there can be no assurance that we will meet this target). Examples of value creation initiatives include, but are not limited to:

Re-tenanting vacant anchor space and transforming excess or under productive in-line gross leaseable area ("GLA") into big box space to meet the customer demand for uses such as apparel, sporting goods, theaters, fitness centers, and supermarkets;

Growing customer traffic by adding high-volume restaurants, entertainment and everyday uses; and

Enhancing the shopping experience and maximizing market relevance by aggressively targeting tenants that cater to market demographics.

We also seek to improve overall mall experience by creating a sense of place and increasing the frequency and duration of visits to our malls. We have commenced a number of portfolio-wide initiatives including having installed state of the art Wi-Fi throughout all of the common areas, upgraded our common area amenities, created new, modern soft seating environments and installed energy management systems to maximize efficiency. We believe these initiatives will continue to position our properties for increased occupancy and sales levels and financial growth. For a discussion of factors that could have an impact on our ability to realize these goals, see "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
Improve Tenant Mix and the Performance of Our Properties.    We are proactively optimizing the tenant mix of our malls by matching it to the consumer shopping patterns and needs and desires of the demographics in a particular market area, which strengthens our competitive position and increases tenant sales and consumer traffic. Additionally, we seek to continue to convert space occupied by temporary tenants to permanent tenants. To drive increasing traffic and sales, our targeted leasing approach is focused on adding entertainment tenants, high-volume restaurants, everyday uses and big-box anchors to further enhance the

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overall experience of our shoppers.

        External Growth through Opportunistic and Strategic Acquisitions.    We intend to continue to target middle market mall assets that we believe can provide significant growth opportunities given our expertise in improving retailer quality and composition, occupancy levels, NOI and sales productivity metrics, but have limited downside due to their location in protected markets.

        Leverage Our National Platform. National retailers benefit from our national platform for leasing, which provides them with high quality service and efficiency for negotiating leases at multiple locations with just one landlord. This national platform helps position our properties as attractive destinations for retailers. We utilize national contracts with certain vendors and suppliers for goods and services we obtain at generally more favorable terms than individual contracts.

        Continuing Improvement of Key Leasing Metrics.    As of December 31, 2013, our portfolio sales per square foot were $302 and percentage leased and percentage occupied were approximately 91.2% (94.5% leased including anchors) and 88.9%, respectively. Our leasing team employs a decentralized approach, with focused leasing strategies individually tailored to each asset.

Transactions

        During 2013, we successfully completed transactions promoting our long-term strategy as a dominant regional mall owner and operator:

Acquisitions
Acquired Greenville Mall for a total purchase price of approximately $48.9 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $41.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.29%, matures in December 2015 and amortizes over 30 years;
Acquired Chesterfield Towne Center for a total purchase price of approximately $165.5 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $109.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.75%, matures in October 2022 and amortizes over 30 years; and
Acquired The Centre at Salisbury for a total purchase price of approximately $127.0 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $115.0 million partial-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.79%, matures in May 2016 and is interest only.
Refinancings

Utilized $100.0 million on deposit with Brookfield U.S. Holdings to pay down our 2012 Term Loan (as defined below under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources") in order to reduce our loan to value ratio and reduce interest expense;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on the Lakeland Mall for $65.0 million. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.17%, has a term of ten years and amortizes over 30 years. This loan replaced a $50.3 million loan that had a fixed rate of 5.12% and was the only mortgage in our portfolio that was due in 2013. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs and defeasance were approximately $13.4 million;
Increased the mortgage loan associated with the Lakeland Mall by $5.0 million in order to partially fund the acquisition of an anchor previously owned by a third party. The additional $5.0 million loan has the same terms as the refinanced mortgage loan on the Lakeland Mall;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on the NewPark Mall for $71.5 million, with an initial funding of $66.5 million. The loan provides for an additional subsequent funding of $5.0 million upon achieving certain financial conditions. The loan amortizes over 30 years, bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 405 basis points, and has a term of four years with a one year extension subject to certain conditions being met. This loan replaced a $62.9 million loan that had a fixed rate of 7.45%. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs were approximately $1.1 million;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on the Valley Hills Mall for $68.0 million. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.47%, has a term of ten years and amortizes over 30 years. This loan replaced a $51.4 million loan that had a fixed rate of 4.73%. Net proceeds to us after related closing and defeasance costs were approximately $15.0 million;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on West Valley Mall for $59.0 million. The loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 175 basis points, is interest-only for the first three years and thereafter amortizes on a 30 year schedule. The loan has a term of five years with a five year extension option subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. This loan replaced

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a $47.1 million loan that had a fixed rate of 3.43%. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs were approximately $4.4 million; and
Entered into a $510.0 million secured credit facility that provides borrowings on a revolving basis of up $250.0 million (the "2013 Revolver") and a $260.0 million senior secured term loan (the "2013 Term Loan" and, together with the 2013 Revolver, the "2013 Senior Facility"). Borrowings on the 2013 Senior Facility bear interest at LIBOR + 185 to 300 basis points based on the Company's corporate leverage. Proceeds from the 2013 Senior Facility were used to retire our 2012 Senior Facility, including the 2012 Revolver and the 2012 Term Loan (as each term is defined below under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources"), and the $70.9 million non recourse mortgage loan on The Southland Mall.
        Subsequent to 2013, we have successfully completed the following transactions:
In January 2014, issued 8,050,000 shares in an underwritten public offering of our common stock at a public offering price of $19.50 per share and raised approximately $150.7 million after deducting the underwriting discount and offering costs. The proceeds from the offering were used in part to pay down the $48.0 million outstanding balance of the 2013 Revolver as of December 31, 2013. The proceeds from the offering will also be used for general corporate purposes, including to fund future acquisitions, working capital and other needs.
In February 2014, used $27.6 million of proceeds from the common stock offering to pay down the mortgage debt balance on The Bayshore Mall.
In February 2014, the Board of Directors declared a first quarter common stock dividend of $0.17 per share which will be paid on April 30, 2014 to stockholders of record on April 15, 2014.
In March 2014, exercised a portion of the $250.0 million "accordion" feature of our 2013 Senior Facility to increase the available borrowings of our 2013 Revolver thereunder from $250.0 million to $285.0 million. (See "Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources") for additional information regarding our 2013 Senior Facility. The term and rates of our 2013 Senior Facility were otherwise unchanged.

Competition

        The nature and extent of the competition we face varies from property to property. Our direct competitors include other publicly-traded REITs, retail real estate companies, commercial property developers, internet retail sales and other owners of retail real estate that engage in similar businesses.

        Within our portfolio of retail properties, we compete for retail tenants. We believe the principal factors that retailers consider in making their leasing decisions include:

consumer demographics;
quality, design and location of properties;
total number and geographic distribution of properties;
diversity of retailers and anchor tenants at shopping center locations;
management and operational expertise; and
rental rates.

        Because our revenue potential is linked to the success of our retailers, we indirectly share exposure to the same competitive factors that our retail tenants experience in their respective markets when trying to attract individual shoppers. These dynamics include general competition from other regional shopping malls, including outlet malls and other discount shopping malls, as well as competition from discount shopping clubs, catalog companies, and internet retailers.

        We actively manage our portfolio and continue to enhance the quality and desirability of our regional malls. The recent challenging economic conditions have resulted in suspensions and cancellations of many new mall projects, reducing an already small pipeline. While we operate on a smaller scale than many of our competitors, we believe that our enhanced portfolio and the lack of an alternative pipeline makes us appealing for retailers who are reevaluating their positioning within their respective market areas.

Environmental

        Under various federal, state or local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property and may be held liable to third

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parties for bodily injury or property damage (investigation and/or clean-up costs) incurred by the parties in connection with the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or otherwise caused the release of the hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances or other regulated materials may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such person. The costs of remediation or removal of such substances may be substantial and the presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination discovered at our properties may adversely affect our ability to sell, lease or borrow with respect to the real estate. The operations of current and former tenants at our properties have involved, or may have involved, the use of hazardous materials or generated hazardous wastes. The release of such hazardous materials and wastes could result in our incurring liabilities to remediate any resulting contamination if the responsible party is unable or unwilling to do so. In addition, our properties may be exposed to the risk of contamination originating from other sources. While a property owner generally is not responsible for remediating contamination that has migrated onsite from an offsite source, the contaminant's presence can have adverse effects on operations and redevelopment of our properties. Environmental laws also may create liens on contaminated sites in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs to address such contamination. Moreover, if contamination is discovered on our properties, environmental laws may impose restrictions on the manner in which that property may be used or how businesses may be operated on that property. Our properties have been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times; however, the identification of new areas of contamination, a change in the extent or known scope of contamination or changes in cleanup requirements could result in significant costs to us.

        A further discussion of the current effects and potential future impacts on our business and properties of compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations is presented in this Annual Report under "Risks Factors—Risks Related to our Business—We could incur significant costs related to government regulation and litigation over environmental matters and various other federal, state and local regulatory requirements."

Seasonality

        Although we have a year-long temporary leasing program, occupancies for short-term tenants and, therefore, rental income recognized, are higher during the second half of the year. In addition, the majority of our tenants have December or January lease years for purposes of calculating annual overage rent amounts. Accordingly, overage rent thresholds are most commonly achieved in the fourth quarter. As a result, revenue production is generally highest in the fourth quarter of each year.

Other Policies

        The following is a discussion of our conflict of interest policies and policies with respect to certain other activities. One or more of these policies may be amended or rescinded from time to time without a stockholder vote.

Conflict of Interest Policies

        We have policies designed to reduce or eliminate potential conflicts of interest. We have adopted governance principles governing our affairs as well as those of our Board of Directors, and written charters for each of the standing committees of the board of directors. In addition, we have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers, and employees. Copies of these documents are available through the "Investors" section of our website at www.rouseproperties.com. Any transaction between us and any director, officer or 5% stockholder must be approved pursuant to our related person transactions policy.

Policies with Respect to Certain Other Activities

        We intend to make investments which are consistent with our qualification as a REIT, unless our Board of Directors determines that it is no longer in our best interests to so qualify as a REIT. We have authority to offer shares of our capital stock or other securities in exchange for property. We also have authority to repurchase or otherwise reacquire our shares or any other securities. Our policy prohibits direct or indirect personal loans to executive officers and directors to the extent required by law and stock exchange regulation.

        We intend to borrow money as part of our business, and we also may issue senior securities, purchase and sell investments, offer securities in exchange for property and repurchase or reacquire shares or other securities in the future. To the extent we engage in these activities, we will comply with applicable law. While we do not currently have a common stock repurchase program, we intend to implement one in the future.

        We make reports to our security holders in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") rules and containing

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such information, including financial statements certified by independent public accountants, as required by the NYSE.

        We do not currently have policies in place with respect to making loans to other persons (other than our conflict of interest policies described above) or investing in securities.

Employees

        As of February 28, 2014, we had approximately 269 employees.

Insurance

        We have comprehensive liability, fire, flood, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with respect to our portfolio of retail properties. Our management believes that such insurance provides adequate coverage.

Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust and Taxability of Distributions

        Rouse Properties elected to be qualified as a REIT. As a REIT, we are not subject to federal income tax on our real estate investment trust taxable income so long as, among other requirements, certain distribution requirements are met with respect to such income (See "Item 1A. —"Risk Factors—We many not be able to maintain our status as a REIT, which would deny us certain favorable tax treatment").

Segment Disclosure

        Refer to our discussion on segment disclosure in Note 1 to our consolidated and combined financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Investor Information

        Our website address is www.rouseproperties.com. Our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings and amendments thereto filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), including our annual, quarterly, and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and our proxy statements, are available or may be accessed free of charge through the "Investors" section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. Our website and included or linked information on the website are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report. Additionally, the public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549, and may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, which can be accessed at http://www.sec.gov.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        You should carefully consider the risks described below in addition to all other information provided to you in this Annual Report. Any of the following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risks Related to our Business

We have a limited operating history as an independent company upon which you can evaluate our performance, and accordingly, our prospects must be considered in light of the risks that any recently independent company encounters.

        We are a Delaware corporation that was created to hold certain asset and liabilities of GGP. Prior to January 12, 2012, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGP Limited Partnership ("GGPLP"). GGP distributed the assets and liabilities of 30 of its wholly-owned properties to us on January 12, 2012 ("Spin-Off Date"). We completed our spin-off from GGP on January 12, 2012, and have limited experience operating as an independent company and performing various corporate functions, including human resources, tax administration, legal (including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act") and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") and with the periodic reporting obligations of the Exchange Act), treasury administration, investor relations, internal audit, insurance, information technology and telecommunications services, and accounting functions.


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        Our business is subject to the substantial risks inherent in the early stages of a business enterprise in an intensely competitive industry. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by companies in the early stages of independent business operations, particularly companies that are heavily affected by economic conditions and operate in highly competitive environments.


We may face potential difficulties in obtaining operating and development capital.

        The successful execution of our business strategy requires the availability of substantial amounts of operating and development capital over time. Sources of such capital could include bank, life insurance company, pension plan or institutional investor borrowings, public and private offerings of debt or equity, including rights offerings, sales of certain assets and joint ventures. We have identified opportunities to invest significant capital to reposition and refresh our properties, but we will sequence redevelopment projects with leasing activity. We cannot assure that any capital will be available on terms acceptable to us or at all in order to satisfy our short or long-term cash needs. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation — Liquidity and Capital Resources."

We may be unable to reposition or redevelop some of our properties, which may have an adverse impact on our profitability.

        Our business strategy is focused on repositioning and redeveloping our properties. In connection with these repositioning and redevelopment projects, we will be subject to various risks, including but not limited to the following:

we may not have sufficient capital to proceed with planned repositioning or redevelopment activities;

redevelopment costs of a project may exceed original estimates or available financing, possibly making the project unfeasible or unprofitable;

we may not be able to obtain zoning or other required governmental permits and authorizations;

occupancy rates and rents at a completed project may not meet projections and, therefore, the project may not be profitable; and

we may not be able to obtain anchor store and mortgage lender approvals, if applicable, for repositioning or redevelopment activities.

        There can be no assurance that our repositioning and redevelopment projects will have the desired results of attracting and retaining desirable tenants and increasing customer traffic. If repositioning or redevelopment projects are unsuccessful, our investments in those projects may not be fully recoverable from future operations.

We may increase our debt or raise additional capital in the future, which could affect our financial health and may decrease our profitability.

        To continue to execute our business strategy, we will require additional capital. Debt or equity financing, however, may not be available to us on terms acceptable to us, if at all. If we incur additional debt or raise equity through the issuance of preferred stock, the terms of the debt or preferred stock issued may give the holders rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock, particularly in the event of liquidation. The terms of any new debt may also impose additional and more stringent restrictions on our operations than we currently have. If we raise funds through the issuance of additional common equity, either through public or private offerings or rights offerings, your percentage ownership in us would decline if you do not ratably participate. If we are unable to raise additional capital when needed, it could affect our financial health, which could negatively affect your investment in us.

Economic conditions, especially in the retail sector, may have an adverse effect on our revenues and available cash.

        Unemployment, weak income growth, tight credit, declining consumer confidence and the need to pay down existing obligations may negatively impact consumer spending. Given these economic conditions, there is a risk that the sales at stores operating in our malls may be adversely affected. This may hinder our ability to implement our strategies and may have an unfavorable effect on our operations and our ability to retain existing tenants and attract new tenants.

We may be unable to lease or re-lease space in our properties on favorable terms or at all, which may adversely affect our revenues.

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        Our results of operations depend on our ability to strategically lease space in our properties, including re-leasing space in properties where leases are expiring, optimizing our tenant mix or leasing properties on more economically favorable terms. We are continually focused on our ability to lease properties and collect rents from tenants. If we are unable to lease or re-lease space in our properties this may adversely affect our operations and revenues.

Our tenants may be unable to pay minimum rents and expense recovery charges, which would have an adverse effect on our income and cash flow.

        If the sales at stores operating in our malls decline, tenants might be unable to pay their existing minimum rents or expense recovery charges, since these rents and charges would represent a higher percentage of their sales. If our tenants' sales decline, new tenants would be less likely to be willing to pay minimum rents as high as they would otherwise pay. We may not be able to collect rent sufficient to meet our costs. Because substantially all of our income is derived from rentals of real property, our income and cash flow would be adversely affected if a significant number of tenants are unable to meet their obligations.

Certain co-tenancy provisions in our lease agreements may result in reduced rent payments, which may adversely affect our operations and occupancy.

        Some of our lease agreements include a co-tenancy provision which allows the mall tenant to pay a reduced rent amount and, in certain instances, terminate the lease, if we fail to maintain a certain number of anchor tenants or a certain occupancy level at the mall. In addition, certain of our tenants have the ability to terminate their leases with us prior to the lease expiration date if their sales do not meet agreed upon thresholds. Therefore, if occupancy, tenancy or sales fall below certain thresholds, rents we are entitled to receive from our retail tenants could be reduced and our ability to attract new tenants may be limited.

The failure to fully recover cost reimbursements for common area maintenance, taxes and insurance from tenants could adversely affect our operating results.

        The computation of cost reimbursements from tenants for common area maintenance ("CAM"), insurance and real estate taxes is complex and involves numerous judgments, including interpretation of lease terms and other tenant lease provisions. Most tenants make monthly fixed payments of CAM, real estate taxes and other cost reimbursement items. After the end of the calendar year, we compute each tenant's final cost reimbursements and issue a bill or credit for the full amount, after considering amounts paid by the tenant during the year. The billed amounts could be disputed by the tenant or become the subject of a tenant audit or even litigation. There can be no assurance that we will collect all or substantially all of this entire amount.

        Our properties are also subject to the risk of increases in CAM and other operating expenses, which typically include real estate taxes, energy and other utility costs, repairs, maintenance and capital improvements to common areas, security, housekeeping, property and liability insurance and administrative costs. For example, municipalities might seek to raise real estate taxes paid by our property in their jurisdiction because of their strained budgets or for other reasons. If operating expenses increase, the availability of other comparable retail space in our specific geographic markets might limit our ability to pass these increases through to tenants, or, if we do pass all or a part of these increases on, might lead tenants to seek retail space elsewhere, which, in either case, could adversely affect our results of operations and limit our ability to make distributions to stockholders.
















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We rely on major tenants, making us vulnerable to changes in the business and financial condition of such tenants.

        As of December 31, 2013, our tenants that generate revenues that are equal to or exceed 1.5% of our aggregate revenues are as follows:
Tenant
 
Revenues
Limited Brands, Inc.
 
4.1%
Foot Locker, Inc.
 
3.3%
Cinemark USA, Inc.
 
2.4%
jcpenney Company, Inc.
 
2.3%
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
 
2.1%
Zales Corporation
 
1.8%
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
 
1.8%
Sears Holdings Corporation
 
1.8%
Macy's
 
1.8%
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
 
1.6%
Genesco Inc.
 
1.6%
Aeropostale
 
1.5%
Luxottica Retail North America Inc.
 
1.5%

The retail shopping sector is affected by economic conditions as well as the competitive nature of the retail business and the competition for market share where stronger retailers have out-positioned some of the weaker retailers. These shifts have forced some market share away from weaker retailers and required them, in some cases, to declare bankruptcy and/or close stores.

In the event of deterioration in the financial condition of our major tenants, we may be required to write-off and/or accelerate depreciation and amortization expense associated with a significant portion of the tenant-related deferred charges in future periods. Our income and ability to meet financial obligations could also be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy, insolvency or significant downturn in the business of one of these tenants. In addition, our results could be adversely affected if one or more of these tenants do not renew their leases as they expire.

The bankruptcy or store closures of anchor stores or national tenants may adversely affect our revenues.

        Some of our properties depend on anchor stores or national tenants, which are large tenants such as department stores and tenants with chains of stores in many of our properties, respectively, to attract shoppers. We derive significant revenues from these tenants. Our leases generally do not contain provisions designed to ensure the creditworthiness of our tenants and in recent years a number of companies in the retail industry, including some of our tenants, have declared bankruptcy or voluntarily closed certain of their stores. We may be unable to re-lease such space or to re-lease it on comparable or more favorable terms. As a result, the bankruptcy, insolvency, closure or general downturn in the business of an anchor store or national tenant, as well as requests from such tenants for significant rent relief or other lease concessions, may trigger co-tenancy provisions and/or may adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and ability to make distributions to stockholders.

Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are relatively illiquid.

        Equity real estate investments are relatively illiquid, which may limit our ability to strategically change our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic, financial, investment or other conditions. The real estate market is affected by many factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing and other factors, including supply and demand for space, that are beyond our control. Moreover, there are some limitations under federal income tax laws applicable to REITs that limit our ability to sell assets. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property for the price or on the terms we set, or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. The number of prospective buyers interested in purchasing malls is limited. We cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of a property. In addition, economic and capital market conditions might make it more difficult for us to sell properties or might adversely affect the price we receive for properties that we do sell, as prospective buyers might experience increased costs of debt financing or other difficulties in obtaining debt financing.

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        In addition, significant expenditures associated with each equity investment, such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in income from the investment. If income from a property declines while the related expenses do not decline, our income and cash available to us would be adversely affected. If it becomes necessary or desirable for us to dispose of one or more of our mortgaged properties, we might not be able to obtain a release of the lien on the mortgaged property without payment of the associated debt. The foreclosure of a mortgage on a property or inability to sell a property could adversely affect the level of cash available to us. These factors and any others that would impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We operate in a competitive business.

        There are numerous shopping facilities that compete with our properties in attracting retailers to lease space and many of our competitors operate on a much larger scale than we do. Our properties are generally regional malls in protected markets or submarkets and our ability to compete for certain tenants may be limited as a result. In addition, retailers at our properties face continued competition from retailers at other regional malls, outlet malls and other discount shopping malls, discount shopping clubs, full-line large format value retailers, catalog companies, and through internet sales and telemarketing. Competition could adversely affect our revenues and cash flows.

        In particular, the increase in both the availability and popularity of online shopping has created a growing source of competitive pressure on the retailers at our properties. In certain categories, such as books, music and electronics, online retailing has become a significant proportion of total sales and has affected retailers in those categories significantly. The ability of online retailers to offer a wide range of products for sale, often with substantial price and tax savings, and free or discounted shipping, allows these online retailers to compete with the retailers at our properties by offering added convenience and cost-saving incentives to consumers in both high density major metropolitan markets and rural areas. Additionally, small businesses and specialty retailers, who have previously been limited to marketing and selling their products within their immediate geographical area, are now able to reach a broader group of consumers and compete with the retailers at our properties.

        We also compete with other major real estate investors with significant capital for attractive investment opportunities. These competitors include REITs, investment banking firms and private institutional investors.

        Our ability to realize our strategies and capitalize on our competitive strengths are dependent on our ability to effectively operate a large portfolio of malls, maintain good relationships with our tenants and consumers, and remain well-capitalized, and our failure to do any of the foregoing could affect our ability to compete effectively in the markets in which we operate.

Our business is dependent on perceptions by retailers and shoppers of the convenience and attractiveness of our retail properties, and our inability to maintain a positive perception may adversely affect our revenues.

        We are dependent on perceptions by retailers or shoppers of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of our retail properties. If retailers and shoppers perceive competing retail properties and other retailing options to be more convenient or of a higher quality, our revenues may be adversely affected.

Changes in the retail industry, particularly among anchor tenant retailers, could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

        The income we generate depends in part on our anchor tenants' ability to attract customers to our properties and generate traffic, which affects the property's ability to attract in-line tenants, and thus the revenue generated by the property. In recent years, in connection with economic conditions and other changes in the retail industry, some anchor tenant retailers have experienced decreases in operating performance and, in response, they are contemplating strategic, operational and other changes. The strategic and operational changes being considered by anchor tenants, including combinations and other consolidations designed to increase scale, leverage with suppliers like landlords, and other efficiencies, might result in the restructuring of these companies. Any such restructuring could involve withdrawal from certain geographic areas, such as secondary or tertiary trade areas where many of our properties are located, and closures or sales of stores operated by them. These developments could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our indebtedness could have an adverse impact on our financial health and operating flexibility.

        As of December 31, 2013, our total consolidated contractual debt, excluding non-cash debt market rate adjustments, was $1.5 billion. Our level of indebtedness could have important consequences on the value of our common stock including:

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limiting our ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, execution of our business strategy or other purposes;

limiting our ability to use operating cash flow in other areas of the business or to pay dividends;

increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, including increases in interest rates, particularly given that certain indebtedness bears interest at variable rates;

limiting our ability to capitalize on business opportunities, access equity, reinvest in and develop our properties, and to react to competitive pressures and adverse changes in government regulation;

limiting our ability, or increasing the costs, to refinance indebtedness;

limiting our ability to enter into marketing and hedging transactions by reducing the number of potential counterparties with whom we could enter into such transactions as well as the volume of those transactions; and

giving secured lenders the ability to foreclose on our assets.

The following table shows the scheduled maturities of mortgages, notes, and loans payable as of December 31, 2013
and for the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):
2014
 
$
67,285

2015
 
60,224

2016
 
362,579

2017
 
259,589

2018
 
325,821

Thereafter
 
388,631

 
 
$
1,464,129

Unamortized market rate adjustment
 
(9,583
)
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable
 
$
1,454,546



Our debt obligations and ability to comply with related covenants could impact our financial condition or future operating results.

       We are a party to the 2013 Senior Facility, under which the 2013 Revolver provides for borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $250 million and the 2013 Term Loan provides a senior secured term loan of $260 million. The 2013 Senior Facility exposes us to the typical risks associated with the use of leverage. We also have property-level debt, which limits our ability to take certain actions with respect to the properties securing such debt. Increased leverage makes it more difficult for us to withstand adverse economic conditions or business plan variances, to take advantage of new business opportunities, or to make necessary capital expenditures.

     The 2013 Senior Facility contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and defaults that are customary for such a real estate loan. In addition, the 2013 Senior Facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants, including borrowing base loan to value and debt yield, corporate maximum leverage ratio, minimum ratio of adjusted consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization to fixed charges, minimum tangible net worth, minimum mortgaged property requirement, maximum unhedged variable rate debt and maximum recourse indebtedness. Failure to comply with the covenants in the 2013 Senior Facility would result in a default thereunder and, absent a waiver or an amendment from our lenders, permit the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings under the 2013 Senior Facility. No assurance can be given that we would be successful in obtaining such waiver or amendment in this current financial climate, or that any accommodations that we were able to negotiate would be on terms as favorable as those in the 2013 Senior Facility. In addition, any such default may result in the cross-default of our other indebtedness.

        A substantial portion of our cash flow could be required for debt service and, as a result, might not be available for our operations or other purposes. Any substantial decrease in cash flows or any substantial increase in expenses could make it difficult for us to meet our debt service requirements or force us to modify our operations. Our level of indebtedness may make us more

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vulnerable to economic downturns and reduce our flexibility in responding to changing business, regulatory and economic conditions.

We have a history of net losses and may not be profitable in the future.

        Our historical consolidated and combined financial data shows that we have a history of losses, and we cannot assure you that we will achieve sustained profitability going forward. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we incurred GAAP net losses of $(54.7) million, $(68.7) million, and $(27.0) million, respectively. See "Selected Financial Data." If we do not improve our profitability or if we generate negative cash flow from operating activities, the trading value of our common stock may decline.

Our real estate assets may be subject to impairment charges.

        On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate assets and other investments may be impaired. A property's value is impaired only if the estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In our estimate of cash flows, we consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other factors. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of our real estate assets and other investments. If it is determined that an impairment has occurred, the amount of the impairment charge is equal to the excess of the asset's carrying value over its estimated fair value. Such a determination would have a direct impact on our earnings because recording an impairment charge results in an immediate negative adjustment to earnings. There can be no assurance that we will not take additional charges in the future related to the impairment of our assets. Any future impairment could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the charge is taken. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we took impairment charges on The Boulevard Mall and The Steeplegate Mall as the aggregate carrying value of each asset was higher than the fair value of such asset. See Note 2 to our consolidated and combined financial statements for additional information regarding the impairment.

National, regional and local economic conditions may adversely affect our business.

        Our real property investments are influenced by the national, regional and local economy, which may be negatively impacted by plant closings, industry slowdowns, increased unemployment, lack of availability of consumer credit, increased levels of consumer debt, declining consumer sentiment, poor housing market conditions, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and other factors. Similarly, local real estate conditions, such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods, and the supply and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants may affect the ability of our properties to generate significant revenue.

Some of our properties are subject to potential natural or other disasters.

        A number of our properties are located in areas which are subject to natural or other disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and oil spills. For example, certain of our properties are located in California or in other areas with higher risk of earthquakes. Furthermore, some of our properties are located in coastal regions, and would therefore be affected by any future rises in sea levels.

Possible terrorist activity or other acts of violence could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

        Future terrorist attacks in the United States or other acts of violence may result in declining economic activity, which could harm the demand for goods and services offered by our tenants and the value of our properties and might adversely affect the value of an investment in our securities. Such a decrease in retail demand could make it difficult for us to renew or re-lease our properties at lease rates equal to or above historical rates. Terrorist activities or violence also could directly affect the value of our properties through damage, destruction or loss, and the availability of insurance for such acts, or of insurance generally, might be lower or cost more, which could increase our operating expenses and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. To the extent that our tenants are affected by future attacks, their businesses similarly could be adversely affected, including their ability to continue to meet obligations under their existing leases. These acts might erode business and consumer confidence and spending and might result in increased volatility in national and international financial markets and economies. Any one of these events might decrease demand for real estate, decrease or delay the occupancy of our properties, and limit our access to capital or increase our cost of raising capital.

We could incur significant costs related to government regulation and litigation over environmental matters and various other federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

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        Under various federal, state or local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property and may be held liable to third parties for bodily injury or property damage (investigation and/or clean-up costs) incurred by the parties in connection with the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or otherwise caused the release of the hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances or other regulated materials may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such person. The costs of remediation or removal of such substances may be substantial and the presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination discovered at our properties may adversely affect our ability to sell, lease or borrow with respect to the real estate. The operations of current and former tenants at our properties have involved, or may have involved, the use of hazardous materials or generated hazardous wastes. The release of such hazardous materials and wastes could result in our incurring liabilities to remediate any resulting contamination if the responsible party is unable or unwilling to do so. In addition, our properties may be exposed to the risk of contamination originating from other sources. While a property owner generally is not responsible for remediating contamination that has migrated onsite from an offsite source, the contaminant's presence can have adverse effects on operations and redevelopment of our properties. Environmental laws also may create liens on contaminated sites in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs to address such contamination. Moreover, if contamination is discovered on our properties, environmental laws may impose restrictions on the manner in which that property may be used or how businesses may be operated on that property. Our properties have been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times; however, the identification of new areas of contamination, a change in the extent or known scope of contamination or changes in cleanup requirements could result in significant costs to us.

       Our properties are subject to various federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements that address a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to, storage tanks, storm water and wastewater discharges, potable wells, lead-based paint and waste management. We could incur substantial costs to comply with these environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and could be subject to significant fines and penalties for non-compliance with applicable laws. For example, certain federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations require abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of demolition or certain renovations or remodeling, the cost of which may be substantial for certain redevelopments. These regulations also govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air, which may necessitate implementation of site specific maintenance practices. Certain laws also impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air and third parties may seek recovery from owners or operators of real properties for personal injury or property damage associated with asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos-containing building materials are present at some of our properties and may be present at others. To minimize the risk of onsite asbestos being improperly disturbed, we have developed and implemented asbestos operations and maintenance programs to manage asbestos-containing materials and suspected asbestos-containing materials in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

        As of December 31, 2013, we have recorded in our financial statements a liability of $4.7 million related to potential environmental remediation at our properties which are not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We have not been notified by any governmental authority, and are not otherwise aware, of any material noncompliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances in connection with any of our properties. Therefore, we have not recorded any liability related to hazardous or toxic substances. Nevertheless, it is possible that the environmental assessments available to us do not reveal all potential environmental liabilities. It is also possible that subsequent investigations will identify material contamination, that adverse environmental conditions have arisen subsequent to the performance of the environmental assessments, or that there are material environmental liabilities of which management is unaware. Moreover, no assurances can be given that (i) future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental liability or (ii) the current environmental condition of our properties has not been or will not be affected by tenants and occupants of the properties, by the condition of properties in the vicinity of our properties or by third parties unrelated to us.

        We also may incur costs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and similar laws, which require that all public accommodations meet federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Compliance with such laws has not had a material adverse effect on our operating results or competitive position in the past, but could have such an effect in the future.

Some potential losses are not insured, which may adversely affect our profitability.

        We carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism, extended coverage and rental loss insurance on all of our properties. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits of these policies are adequate and appropriate in light of the size and scope of our portfolio and business operations. There are, however, some types of losses, including lease and other contract claims, which generally are not insured. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, we could lose all or a

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portion of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. If this happens, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property.

Inflation may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

        While substantially all of our tenant leases contain provisions designed to partially mitigate the negative impact of inflation (such as overage rent and escalation clauses), they may not adequately do so.

A rise in interest rates may increase our overall interest rate expense.

        A rise in interest rates could have an immediate adverse impact on us due to our outstanding variable-rate debt. This risk can be managed or mitigated by utilizing interest rate protection products that generally allow us to replace variable-rate debt with fixed-rate debt. However, in an increasing interest rate environment the fixed rates we can obtain with such interest rate protection products will also continue to increase. In addition, in the event of a rise in interest rates, we may be unable to replace maturing debt with new debt at equal or better interest rates.

We may not be able to maintain our status as a REIT, which would deny us certain favorable tax treatment.

        We elected to be treated as a REIT beginning with the filing of our federal income tax return for 2011. Subject to our ability to meet the requirements of a REIT, we intend to maintain this status in future periods. We believe that, commencing with the 2011 taxable year, we were organized and have operated so as to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, once an entity is qualified as a REIT, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") generally requires that such entity pay tax on or distribute 100% of its capital gains and distribute at least 90% of its ordinary taxable income to stockholders. To avoid current entity level U.S. federal income taxes, we expect to distribute 100% of our capital gains and ordinary income to stockholders annually.

        If, with respect to any taxable year, we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we would not be allowed to deduct distributions to stockholders in computing our taxable income and federal income tax. If any of our REIT subsidiaries fail to qualify as a REIT, such failure could result in our loss of REIT status. If we lose our REIT status, corporate level income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, would apply to our taxable income at regular corporate rates. As a result, the amount available for distribution to holders of equity securities that would otherwise receive dividends would be reduced for the year or years involved, and we would no longer be required to make distributions. In addition, unless we were entitled to relief under the relevant statutory provisions, we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years.

An ownership limit, certain anti-takeover defenses and applicable law may hinder any attempt to acquire us.

        Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (our "charter"), and our amended and restated bylaws (our "bylaws") contain the following limitations:

        The ownership limit.    Generally, for us to qualify as a REIT under the Code for a taxable year, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of our capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer "individuals" at any time during the last half of such taxable year. Our charter provides that no person may own more than 9.9% of the number or value, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding shares of capital stock unless our board of directors provides a waiver from the ownership restrictions. The Code defines "individuals" for purposes of the requirement described above to include some types of entities. However, our charter also permits us to exempt a person from the ownership limit upon the satisfaction of certain conditions described therein. We have exempted Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and its affiliates ("Brookfield") and certain others from the ownership limit, subject to certain conditions.

        Selected provisions of our charter.    Our charter authorizes our Board of Directors:

to cause us to issue additional authorized but unissued shares of common stock or preferred stock;

to classify or reclassify, in one or more series, any unissued preferred stock; and

to set the preferences, rights and other terms of any classified or reclassified stock that we issue.

        Our charter also prohibits our stockholders from acting by written consent.

        Selected provisions of our bylaws.

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        Our bylaws contain the following limitations:

restrictions on the ability of stockholders to call a special meeting without 20% or more of the voting power of the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; and

rules regarding how stockholders may present proposals or nominate directors for election at stockholder meetings.

        Selected provisions of Delaware law.    We are a Delaware corporation, and Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law applies to us. In general, Section 203 prevents an "interested stockholder" (as defined below) from engaging in a "business combination" (as defined in the statute) with us for three years following the date that person becomes an interested stockholder unless one or more of the following occurs:

before that person became an interested stockholder, our board of directors approved the transaction in which the interested stockholder became an interested stockholder or approved the business combination;

upon completion of the transaction that resulted in the interested stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of our voting stock outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding (but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) stock held by directors who are also officers of our company and by employee stock plans that do not provide employees with the right to determine confidentially whether shares held under the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

following the transaction in which that person became an interested stockholder, the business combination is approved by our board of directors and authorized at a meeting of stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of our outstanding voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder.

        The statute defines an "interested stockholder" as any person that is the owner of 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or is our affiliate or associate and was the owner of 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock at any time within the three-year period immediately before the date of determination.

        In accordance with Section 203, we approved the transactions in which Brookfield and certain of its controlled affiliate acquired shares of our common stock.

        In addition, Brookfield has a significant ownership of our common stock. This ownership of our common stock may impede a change in control transaction. See "—Risks Related to our Common Stock Generally—Our substantial stockholder may exert influence over us that may be adverse to our best interests and those of our other stockholders.

        Each item discussed above may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of our company, even if a proposed transaction is at a premium over the then current market price for our common stock. Further, these provisions may apply in instances where some stockholders consider a transaction beneficial to them. As a result, our stock price may be negatively affected by these provisions.

The agreements related to the spin-off of Rouse that we have entered into with GGP involve conflicts of interest.

        Because the spin-off involved the separation of certain of GGP's existing businesses into two independent companies, we entered into certain agreements with GGP to provide a framework for our relationship with GGP following the spin-off. The terms of the spin-off agreed to in the separation agreement between GGP and us were determined by persons who were at the time employees, officers or directors of GGP or its subsidiaries and, accordingly, had a conflict of interest.

We are subject to various reporting and other requirements under federal securities laws which may cause us to incur significant expense.

        We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act and are required to prepare our financial statements according to the rules and regulations required by the SEC. In addition, the Exchange Act requires that we file annual, quarterly and current reports. Our failure to prepare and disclose this information in a timely manner or to otherwise comply with applicable law could subject us to penalties under federal securities laws, expose us to lawsuits and restrict our ability to access financing. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that we, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and disclosure purposes. Establishing and monitoring these

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controls could result in significant costs to us and require us to divert substantial resources, including management time, from other activities.

Compliance with changing regulations of corporate governance and public disclosure may result in additional expenses.
Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act, are creating uncertainty for companies such as ours. We are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and public disclosure. As a result, we intend to continue to invest reasonably necessary resources to comply with evolving standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities, which could harm our business prospects.
Our historical combined financial information is not representative of the results we would have achieved as a stand-alone company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

        The historical combined financial information prior to our spin-off from GGP does not reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows we would have achieved as a stand-alone company during the periods presented or those we will achieve in the future.


Risks Related to our Common Stock Generally

The market price and trading volume of our common stock could be volatile and the market price of our common stock could decline.
The stock markets, including the NYSE, which is the exchange on which our common stock is listed, have experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. Overall weakness in the economy and other factors have recently contributed to extreme volatility of the equity markets generally, including the market price of our common stock. As a result, the market price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile, and investors in our common stock may experience a decrease in the value of their shares, including decreases unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. Some of the factors that could negatively affect our stock price or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our common stock include:
our actual or projected operating results, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity, or changes in business strategy or prospects;

actual or perceived conflicts of interest with our directors, officers or other executives;

equity issuances by us, or share resales by our stockholders, or the perception that such issuances or resales may occur;

actual or anticipated accounting problems;

publication of research reports about us or the real estate industry;

changes in market valuations of similar companies;

adverse market reaction to the level of leverage we employ;

additions to or departures of our key personnel;

speculation in the press or investment community;

our failure to meet, or the lowering of, our earnings estimates or those of any securities analysts;

increases in market interest rates, which may lead investors to demand a higher dividend yield for our common stock and would result in increased interest expenses on our debt;

failure to maintain our REIT qualification;

price and volume fluctuations in the stock market generally; and

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general market and economic conditions, including the current state of the credit and capital markets.

In the past, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against companies following periods of volatility in their stock price. This type of litigation could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention and resources.
Future issuances of debt securities, which would rank senior to our common stock upon our liquidation, and future issuances of equity securities, which would dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders and may be senior to our common stock for the purposes of paying dividends, periodically or upon liquidation, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
In the future, we may issue debt or additional equity securities or incur other borrowings. Upon our liquidation, holders of our debt securities and other loans and shares of preferred stock will receive a distribution of our available assets before common stockholders. If we incur additional debt in the future, our future interest costs could increase, and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects. We are not required to offer any additional equity securities to existing common stockholders on a preemptive basis. Therefore, additional common stock issuances, directly or through convertible or exchangeable securities, warrants or options, will dilute the holdings of our existing common stockholders and such issuances or the perception of such issuances may reduce the market price of our common stock. Our shares of preferred stock, if issued, would likely have a preference on distribution payments, periodically or upon liquidation, which could eliminate or otherwise limit our ability to pay dividends to common stockholders. Because our decision to issue debt or additional equity securities or incur other borrowings in the future will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, nature or success of our future capital raising efforts. Thus, common stockholders bear the risk that our future issuances of debt or equity securities or our incurrence of other borrowings will negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
The number of shares of common stock available for future issuance or sale could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
As of February 28, 2014, approximately 57.7 million shares of our common stock were outstanding, and we have the authority to issue up to 500 million shares. Subject to applicable law, our board of directors has the authority, without further stockholder approval, to issue additional shares of our common stock on the terms and for the consideration it deems appropriate. Additionally, the resale by existing holders of a substantial number of our outstanding shares of common stock could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As of January 13, 2014, Brookfield beneficially owned approximately 36.6% of our common stock (based on their publicly reported holdings). Pursuant to a registration rights agreement we previously entered into with Brookfield, Brookfield has requested that we effect a registration under applicable federal and state securities laws for shares of our common stock held by Brookfield. We expect to complete the registration process in mid-March 2014. Other than a lock-up agreement that Brookfield entered into in conjunction with the underwritten public offering of our common stock in January 2014, which lock-up agreement is scheduled to expire in mid-March 2014, Brookfield is not subject to any lock-up agreements or any other contractual agreements not to dispose of shares they own of Rouse. Any disposition by Brookfield, or any substantial stockholder, of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such dispositions could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock. The sale of substantial amounts of our common stock, whether directly by us or in the secondary market, the perception that such sales could occur or the availability for future sale of shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for our common stock could, in turn, materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our ability to raise capital through future offerings of equity or equity-related securities.
Our substantial stockholder may exert influence over us that may be adverse to our best interests and those of our other stockholders.
As of January 13, 2014, Brookfield beneficially owned approximately 36.6% of our common stock (based on their publicly reported holdings). The concentration of ownership of our outstanding common stock held by our substantial stockholder may make some transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of Brookfield. The interests of Brookfield could conflict with or differ from the interests of our other stockholders. For example, Brookfield’s concentration of ownership could allow Brookfield to influence our policies and strategies and could delay, defer or prevent a change of control or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination that may otherwise be favorable to us and our other stockholders. Brookfield may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us.
Brookfield has agreed that it will not, in connection with a merger, combination, sale of all or substantially all of our assets or other similar business combination transaction involving us, convert, sell, exchange, transfer or convey any shares of

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common stock that are owned, directly or indirectly, by it on terms that are more favorable than those available to all other holders of common stock. This restriction does not, however, limit Brookfield’s ability to sell its shares of common stock to a third party at a higher price in circumstances other than the foregoing transactions. Brookfield, however, is subject to the lock-up agreement referenced above under "—The number of shares of common stock available for future issuance or sale could adversely affect the market price of our common stock", which lock-up agreement expires in mid-March 2014.
Effective November 1, 2013, we ceased to be a “controlled company,” within the meaning of the NYSE corporate governance standards, because Brookfield no longer controlled a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock.
We have not established a minimum dividend payment level and no assurance can be given that we will be able to pay dividends to our stockholders in the future at current levels or at all.
We are generally required to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our taxable income each year for us to qualify as a REIT under the Code, which requirement we currently intend to satisfy through quarterly dividends of all or substantially all of our REIT taxable income in such year, subject to certain adjustments. We have not established a minimum dividend payment level, and our ability to pay dividends may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including the risk factors contained in this Annual Report. Although we have paid, and anticipate continuing to pay, quarterly dividends to our stockholders, our board of directors has the sole discretion to determine the timing, form and amount of any future dividends to our stockholders, and such determination will depend on our earnings, financial condition, debt covenants, maintenance of our REIT qualification and other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant from time to time. As a result, no assurance can be given that we will be able to continue to pay dividends to our stockholders in the future or that the level of any future dividends we do make to our stockholders will achieve a market yield or increase or even be maintained over time, any of which could materially and adversely affect us.
In addition, dividends that we pay to our stockholders are generally taxable to our stockholders as ordinary income. However, a portion of our dividends may be designated by us as long-term capital gains to the extent that they are attributable to capital gain income recognized by us or may constitute a return of capital to the extent that they exceed our earnings and profits as determined for tax purposes. A return of capital is not taxable, but has the effect of reducing the basis of a stockholder’s investment in our common stock.      
ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES
Our investment in real estate as of December 31, 2013 consisted of our interests in the properties in our portfolio. We generally own the land underlying properties; however, at certain of our properties, all or part of the underlying land is owned by a third party that leases the land to us pursuant to a long-term ground lease. The leases generally contain various purchase options and typically provide us with a right of first refusal in the event of a proposed sale of the land by the landlord. Information regarding encumbrances on our properties is included in Schedule III of this Annual Report.


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The following sets forth certain information regarding our retail properties as of December 31, 2013:
Property Name (1)
 
Location
 
Anchors / Major Tenants
 
Mall and Freestanding GLA
 
Anchor GLA (Rouse Owned)
 
Anchor GLA (Tenant Owned)
 
Total GLA
 
% Leased
 
% Occupied
Animas Valley Mall
 
Farmington, NM
 
Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears
 
277,329

 
188,817

 

 
466,146

 
95.9%
 
93.2%
Bayshore Mall
 
Eureka, CA
 
Sears, Kohl's, Walmart
 
399,198

 
87,939

 
132,319

 
619,456

 
80.4
 
79.2
Birchwood Mall
 
Port Huron, MI
 
Sears, Carson's, Macy's, Target, jcpenney
 
303,705

 
161,216

 
264,918

 
729,839

 
94.3
 
92.1
Cache Valley Mall
 
Logan, UT
 
Dillard's, Dillard's Men's & Home, jcpenney
 
240,612

 
145,832

 

 
386,444

 
94.2
 
94.2
Chesterfield Towne Center
 
Richmond, VA
 
Macy's, jcpenney, Sears, Garden Ridge
 
472,686

 
543,572

 

 
1,016,258

 
86.9
 
86.6
Chula Vista Center
 
Chula Vista, CA
 
Macy's, jcpenney, Sears, Burlington Coat
 
320,096

 
163,232

 
392,500

 
875,828

 
91.9
 
91.1
Collin Creek
 
Plano, TX
 
Dillard's, Sears, jcpenney, Macy's
 
327,955

 
176,259

 
613,824

 
1,118,038

 
91.9
 
91.9
Colony Square Mall
 
Zanesville, OH
 
Elder-Beerman, jcpenney, Dunham's
 
356,528

 
78,440

 
58,997

 
493,965

 
80.2
 
80.2
Gateway Mall
 
Springfield, OR
 
Kohl's, Sears, Target, Cinemark
 
490,129

 
218,055

 
113,613

 
821,797

 
92.5
 
90.7
Grand Traverse Mall
 
Traverse City, MI
 
jcpenney, Macy's, Target
 
307,469

 

 
283,349

 
590,818

 
88.3
 
88.3
Greenville Mall
 
Greenville, NC
 
jcpenney, Belk Ladies, Belk, Dunham's
 
227,027

 
186,732

 
46,051

 
459,810

 
97.7
 
97.7
Knollwood Mall
 
St. Louis Park, MN
 
Kohl's, Cub Food, TJ Maxx
 
383,893

 
80,684

 

 
464,577

 
86.7
 
82.2
Lakeland Square
 
Lakeland, FL
 
jcpenney, Dillard's, Sears, Macy's, Burlington Coat
 
350,888

 
276,358

 
257,353

 
884,599

 
94.1
 
93.2
Lansing Mall
 
Lansing, MI
 
jcpenney, Younkers, Macy's
 
507,358

 
210,900

 
103,000

 
821,258

 
96.6
 
86.2
Mall St. Vincent
 
Shreveport, LA
 
Dillard's, Sears
 
185,495

 

 
348,000

 
533,495

 
90.6
 
87.8
Newpark Mall
 
Newark, CA
 
Macy's, jcpenney, Sears, Burlington Coat
 
438,645

 
207,372

 
335,870

 
981,887

 
89.9
 
86.1
North Plains Mall
 
Clovis, NM
 
Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears, Beall's
 
108,975

 
194,081

 

 
303,056

 
92.9
 
92.9
Pierre Bossier Mall
 
Bossier City, LA
 
jcpenney, Sears, Dillard
 
264,937

 
59,156

 
288,328

 
612,421

 
98.5
 
94.7
Salisbury, The Centre at
 
Salisbury, MD
 
Boscov's, jcpenney, Sears, Macy's, Dicks, Regal
 
363,980

 
357,416

 
140,000

 
861,396

 
93.8
 
93.8
Sierra Vista, The Mall at
 
Sierra Vista, AZ
 
Dillard's, Sears
 
173,914

 

 
196,492

 
370,406

 
100.0
 
100.0
Sikes Senter
 
Wichita Falls, TX
 
Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears, Dillard's Men's and Home
 
291,515

 
374,690

 

 
666,205

 
95.3
 
94.9
Silver Lake Mall
 
Coeur D' Alene, ID
 
jcpenney, Macy's, Sears, Sports Authority
 
148,331

 
172,253

 

 
320,584

 
86.3
 
86.3
Southland Center
 
Taylor, MI
 
jcpenney, Macy's, Best Buy
 
322,555

 
290,660

 
292,377

 
905,592

 
98.5
 
94.7
Southland Mall
 
Hayward, CA
 
jcpenney, Kohl's, Macy's, Sears
 
560,730

 
445,896

 
292,000

 
1,298,626

 
96.1
 
82.6
Spring Hill Mall
 
West Dundee, IL
 
Kohl's, Carson Pirie Scott, Sears, Macy's
 
488,128

 
134,148

 
547,432

 
1,169,708

 
84.1
 
82.8
Steeplegate Mall
 
Concord, NH
 
Bon Ton, jcpenney, Sears
 
223,773

 
256,347

 

 
480,120

 
75.5
 
75.5
Three Rivers Mall
 
Kelso, WA
 
jcpenney, Macy's, Regal
 
318,352

 
98,566

 

 
416,918

 
85.3
 
79.4
Turtle Creek, The Mall at
 
Jonesboro, AR
 
Dillard's, jcpenney, Target
 
367,760

 

 
364,217

 
731,977

 
91.9
 
91.9
Valley Hills Mall
 
Hickory, NC
 
Belk, Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears
 
323,096

 

 
611,516

 
934,612

 
86.2
 
86.2
Vista Ridge Mall
 
Lewisville, TX
 
Dillard's, jcpenney, Macy's, Sears, Cinemark
 
392,102

 

 
670,210

 
1,062,312

 
91.2
 
91.5
Washington Park Mall
 
Bartlesville, OK
 
jcpenney, Sears, Dillard's
 
161,862

 
122,894

 
71,402

 
356,158

 
97.7
 
97.7
West Valley Mall
 
Tracy, CA
 
jcpenney, Macy's, Sears, Target
 
537,388

 
236,454

 
111,836

 
885,678

 
95.9
 
94.8
Westwood Mall
 
Jackson, MI
 
Younkers, Wal-Mart, jcpenney
 
144,279

 
70,500

 
301,188

 
515,967

 
88.2
 
88.2
White Mountain Mall
 
Rock Springs, WY
 
Herberger's, jcpenney
 
228,237

 
94,482

 

 
322,719

 
94.3
 
93.9
Total Rouse Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
11,008,927

 
5,632,951

 
6,836,792

 
23,478,670

 
91.2%
 
88.9%
(1) All properties are 100% owned by Rouse Properties Inc., and subsidiaries.


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Property Operating Data
For the year ended December 31, 2013, none of our properties accounted for more than 10% of our total consolidated assets and none of our properties accounted for more than 10% of our total consolidated and combined gross revenue.
Same Property Portfolio
As of December 31, 2013, our total portfolio consists of 34 properties (which excludes The Boulevard Mall, which was disposed of during the year ended December 31, 2013). Properties that were owned and in operation during the entire year for 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2013 are referred to as the Same Property portfolio. The Same Property portfolio consisted of 29 properties as of December 31, 2013. The following table presents our property acquisitions and dispositions during 2012 and 2013 (which acquisitions and dispositions are excluded properties from the Same Property portfolio):
Property
 
Location
 
Date Acquired / Disposed
Acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
Grand Traverse Mall
 
Traverse City, MI
 
February 21, 2012
The Mall at Turtle Creek
 
Jonesboro, AR
 
December 28, 2012
Greenville Mall
 
Greenville, NC
 
July 24, 2013
Chesterfield Towne Center
 
Richmond, VA
 
December 11, 2013
The Centre at Salisbury
 
Salisbury, MD
 
December 11, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Dispositions:
 
 
 
 
The Boulevard Mall
 
Las Vegas, NV
 
June 21, 2013
Operating Metrics
Average In-Place Rent
The following table sets forth our occupancy rates and the average in-place annual gross rental rate per square foot as of December 31, for each of the last five years:
Year End
 
Mall &
Freestanding GLA
 
Leased GLA
 
Leased % (1)
 
Average Effective
In-Place Gross
Rent per square
foot less than
10,000 square
feet
(2)(3)
 
Average Effective
In-Place Gross
Rent per square
foot greater
than 10,000
square
feet
(3)(4)
 
Average Effective
In-Place Gross
Rent per square
foot for
anchors
(5)
2009
 
9,083,253

 
8,085,081

 
89.0
%
 
$
39.51

 
$
9.56

 
$
3.89

2010
 
9,065,852

 
7,996,849

 
88.2
%
 
$
39.74

 
$
9.58

 
$
4.05

2011
 
9,084,925

 
7,967,699

 
87.7
%
 
$
37.36

 
$
10.97

 
$
4.16

2012
 
10,109,530

 
9,097,913

 
90.0
%
 
$
36.78

 
$
10.67

 
$
4.04

2013
 
11,008,927

 
10,035,651

 
91.2
%
 
$
37.02

 
$
13.63

 
$
4.16

Explanatory Notes:
(1) Leased percentage represents contractual obligations for space in malls and excludes traditional anchor stores.
(2) Represents permanent tenants with spaces less than 10,000 square feet.
(3) Rent is presented on a cash basis and consists of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes. The average in-place gross rent per square foot calculation includes the terms of each lease as in effect at the time of the calculation, including any tenant concessions that may have been granted.
(4) Represents permanent tenants with spaces in excess of 10,000 square feet, but excludes traditional anchors.
(5) Represents traditional anchor tenants.








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Leasing Volume

The following table represents the leases that we signed during 2013:
2013 Leasing Activity(1)(2)
 
Number of Leases
 
Square Feet
 
Term (in years)
 
Initial Inline Rent PSF (4)(5) 
 
Initial Freestanding Rent PSF (4) (6)
 
Average Inline Rent PSF (5)(7)
 
Average Freestanding Rent PSF (6)(7)
New Leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Under 10,000 sq. ft.
 
75

 
225,700

 
8.4

 
$31.43

$16.83

$34.09

$18.35
Over 10,000 sq. ft.
 
31

 
761,462

 
10.6

 
14.76




15.49



Total New Leases
 
106

 
987,162

 
10.1

 
18.19


16.83


19.31


18.35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renewal Leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Under 10,000 sq. ft.
 
249

 
737,080

 
2.8

 
$28.19

$21.43

$29.00

$22.05
Over 10,000 sq. ft.
 
14

 
267,019

 
3.6

 
7.67


7.36


8.16


7.36

Total Renewal Leases
 
263

 
1,004,099

 
3.0

 
23.53


12.57


24.27


12.80

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sub-Total
 
369

 
1,991,261

 
6.5

 
20.79

 
13.55

 
21.72

 
14.07

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent in Lieu
 
79

 
299,982

 
n.a

 
n.a

 
n.a

 
n.a

 
n.a

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total for the year ended December 31, 2013 (3)
 
448

 
2,291,243

 
6.5

 
$20.79
 
$13.55
 
$21.72
 
$14.07

Explanatory Notes:

(1) Excludes anchors and specialty leasing. An anchor is defined as a department store or discount department store in traditional spaces whose merchandise appeals to a broad range of shoppers or spaces which are greater than 70,000 square feet.
(2) Represents signed leases as of December 31, 2013.
(3) The total leasing commissions were approximately $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no material tenant concessions with respect to the leases signed during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(4) Represents initial rent at time of rent commencement consisting of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes.
(5) Inline are all mall shop locations excluding anchor and freestanding stores.
(6) Freestanding are outparcel locations (locations not attached to the primary complex of buildings that comprise a shopping center). Excludes anchor stores.
(7) Represents average rent over the lease term consisting of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes.

New and Renewal Lease Spread

The following table presents leasing and rent spread information for renewals and new leases that we signed during the year ended December 31, 2013, as compared to the rents of the expiring leases on the same space:

New and Renewal Lease Spread (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Leases
 
Square Feet
 
Term (in years)
 
Initial Rent PSF (2)
 
Average Rent PSF (3)
 
Expiring Rent PSF (4)
 
Initial Rent Spread
 
Average Rent Spread
For the year ended December 31, 2013
 
222
 
939,245

 
4.0
 
$
21.54

 
$
22.30

 
$
19.61

 
$1.93
 
9.9%
 
$2.69
 
13.7%

Explanatory Notes:

(1) Excludes anchors, percent in lieu, and specialty leasing.
(2) Represents initial rent per square foot at time of rent commencement, with rent consisting of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes.
(3) Represents average rent per square foot over the lease term, with rent consisting of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes.
(4) Represents expiring rent per square foot at end of lease, with rent consisting of base minimum rent, common area costs, and real estate taxes.

Our expiring rent during 2014 is approximately $30.90 per square foot, which we believe is below current market rates. We expect that the leasing rates that we achieve on average over time will benefit from improving the quality of our assets through our various strategic and cosmetic renovation projects.

Same Property Material Trends

Percentage leased increased to 91.2% as of December 31, 2013 from 90.1% as of December 31, 2012 in our Same Property portfolio. This increase is the result of signing leases representing aggregate space amounts greater than scheduled lease and space expirations since December 31, 2012.

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Average in-place rents for mall spaces that are less than 10,000 square feet increased by 0.7% to $36.55 as of December 31, 2013 from $36.29 as of December 31, 2012 in our Same Property portfolio. This increase is attributable to higher rents on new and renewal leases as compared to the existing rents of the Same Property portfolio.

Same Property portfolio Core NOI was $140.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $137.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Core NOI increased for the year ended December 31, 2013 as a result of the higher occupancy levels in the Same Property portfolio. Core NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure. See"Selected Financial Data—Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a discussion of Core NOI and a reconciliation of Same Property portfolio Core NOI and Core NOI from the consolidated and combined net loss as computed in accordance with GAAP.
Lease Expirations(1) 
The table below sets forth lease expiration data for all of our properties:
        
Year
 
Number of Expiring Leases
 
Expiring GLA
 
Expiring Rates ($ psf) (2)
 
Percent of Total Gross Rent
Specialty Leasing (3)
 
471
 
1,084,312

 
$
16.09

 
 
Permanent Leasing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 and prior
 
43
 
119,976

 
37.23

 
1.7
%
2014
 
240
 
755,199

 
30.90

 
8.8
%
2015
 
351
 
1,283,862

 
29.35

 
14.2
%
2016
 
309
 
1,122,142

 
33.82

 
14.3
%
2017
 
248
 
941,574

 
37.19

 
13.2
%
2018
 
160
 
836,005

 
34.28

 
10.8
%
2019
 
88
 
586,581

 
29.09

 
6.4
%
2020
 
52
 
288,086

 
29.33

 
3.2
%
2021
 
73
 
586,845

 
24.23

 
5.4
%
2022
 
93
 
425,657

 
31.26

 
5.0
%
2023
 
78
 
409,163

 
30.27

 
4.7
%
2024 and thereafter
 
84
 
1,573,323

 
20.67

 
12.3
%
Total Permanent Leasing
 
1,819
 
8,928,413

 
$
29.95

 
100.0
%
Total Leasing
 
2,290
 
10,012,725

 
 
 
 

Explanatory Notes:
(1) Represents contractual obligations for space in regional malls and excludes traditional anchor stores and kiosks.
(2) Excluded from the Expiring Rates are freestanding spaces and leases paying percent rent in lieu of base minimum rent.
(3) Includes Specialty Leasing license agreements with terms in excess of 12 months.














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Mortgage and Other Debt
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the mortgages, notes, and loans payable encumbering our properties.
(In thousands)
 
Maturity
 
 
 
Outstanding Balance
 
Balloon Payment at Maturity
 
 
Month
 
Year
 
Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Steeplegate (1)
 
Aug
 
2014
 
4.94
%
 
$
47,970

 
$
46,849

Greenville Mall
 
Dec
 
2015
 
5.29

 
41,375

 
39,857

Vista Ridge Mall (1)
 
Apr
 
2016
 
6.87

 
71,270

 
64,660

Washington Park Mall
 
Apr
 
2016
 
5.35

 
10,872

 
9,988

The Centre at Salisbury
 
May
 
2016
 
5.79

 
115,000

 
115,000

Turtle Creek
 
Jun
 
2016
 
6.54

 
78,615

 
76,079

Collin Creek (1)
 
Jul
 
2016
 
6.78

 
60,206

 
54,423

Bayshore Mall (1)
 
Aug
 
2016
 
7.13

 
27,720

 
24,699

Grand Traverse
 
Feb
 
2017
 
5.02

 
60,429

 
57,266

NewPark Mall (2)
 
May
 
2017
 
4.22

 
66,113

 
63,050

Sikes Senter
 
Jun
 
2017
 
5.20

 
55,494

 
48,194

Knollwood Mall
 
Oct
 
2017
 
5.35

 
36,281

 
31,113

West Valley Mall (3)
 
Sep
 
2018
 
1.92

 
59,000

 
56,790

Pierre Bossier
 
May
 
2022
 
4.94

 
47,400

 
39,891

Pierre Bossier Anchor
 
May
 
2022
 
4.85

 
3,718

 
2,894

Southland Center (MI)
 
Jul
 
2022
 
5.09

 
77,205

 
65,085

Chesterfield Towne Center
 
Oct
 
2022
 
4.75

 
109,737

 
92,380

Animas Valley
 
Nov
 
2022
 
4.41

 
50,911

 
41,844

Lakeland Mall
 
Mar
 
2023
 
4.17

 
69,241

 
55,951

Valley Hills Mall
 
July
 
2023
 
4.47

 
67,572

 
54,921

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total property level debt
 
 
 
 
 
5.15

 
1,156,129

 
1,040,934

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 Term Loan (4)(5)
 
Nov
 
2018
 
2.52

 
260,000

 
260,000

2013 Revolver (4)(5)
 
Nov
 
2017
 
2.51

 
48,000

 
48,000

Total corporate level debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
308,000

 
308,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable
 
 
 
 
 
4.59
%
 
$
1,464,129

 
$
1,348,934

Market rate adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,583
)
 
 
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,454,546

 
 
Explanatory Notes:
(1) Prepayable without a penalty.
(2) LIBOR (30 day) plus 405 basis points.
(3) LIBOR (30 day) plus 175 basis points.
(4) LIBOR (30 day) plus 235 basis points.
(5) In November 2013, the 2012 Term Loan and 2012 Revolver was refinanced with the 2013 Term Loan and 2013 Revolver. The maximum amount that may be borrowed under the 2013 Revolver is $250.0 million. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $48.0 million outstanding on the 2013 Revolver.

ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our business, we are from time to time involved in legal proceedings related to the ownership and operations of our properties. We are not currently involved in any legal or administrative proceedings that we believe are likely to have a materially adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
ITEM 4  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not Applicable


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PART II
ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company's common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "RSE." The Company's common stock began "regular way" trading on January 13, 2012. The following table presents the high and low sales prices for our common stock on the NYSE and the dividends declared per share for the quarters set forth below for the periods indicated.
 
 
Stock Price
 
Dividends
2013:
 
High
 
Low
 
Declared
First quarter
 
$
18.52

 
$
16.20

 
$
0.13

Second quarter
 
22.17

 
17.73

 
0.13

Third quarter
 
21.27

 
18.25

 
0.13

Fourth quarter
 
25.08

 
19.24

 
0.13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
First quarter (Period from January 13, 2012 through March 31, 2012)
 
$
14.81

 
$
10.70

 
$

Second quarter
 
13.87

 
12.18

 
0.07

Third quarter
 
14.56

 
13.53

 
0.07

Fourth quarter
 
17.00

 
14.32

 
0.07

On February 28, 2014, the closing sale price of the common stock as reported by the NYSE was $18.72. The Company had 2,050 holders of record of common stock as of February 28, 2014.
The Company declared four dividends during the year ended December 31, 2013 at $0.13 per share and three dividends during the year ended December 31, 2012 at $0.07 per share. The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the filing of its federal tax return for the 2011 fiscal year. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has met the requirements of a REIT for the 2012 fiscal year and has filed the tax returns accordingly. Subject to its ability to meet the requirements of a REIT, the Company intends to maintain this status in future periods.
To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income and to either distribute capital gains to stockholders, or pay corporate income tax on the undistributed capital gains. A REIT will avoid entity level federal tax if it distributes 100% of its capital gains and ordinary income. In addition, the Company is required to meet certain asset and income tests.

Use of Proceeds

On March 26, 2012, the Company completed a rights offering and backstop purchase. Under the terms of the rights offering and backstop purchase, the Company issued 13,333,333 shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share, at a subscription price of $15.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of $200.0 million. The rights offering was effected through a Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-177465) on Form S-11 that was declared effective by the SEC on February 8, 2012. The rights offering commenced on February 13, 2012. Of the 13,333,333 shares of common stock issued, 6,979,321 shares were issued in the rights offering pursuant to the Registration Statement. The remaining 6,354,012 shares were sold to affiliates of Brookfield in accordance with the terms of our backstop purchase agreement with Brookfield, and such sale was made in reliance on the exemption from registration under Section 4 (a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. There was no managing or soliciting dealer for the offering and we did not pay any fees for the solicitation of the exercise of the rights. Pursuant to the backstop purchase agreement with Brookfield, we paid Brookfield a fee of $6.0 million as consideration for providing the backstop commitment. Net proceeds of the rights offering and backstop purchase approximated $191.6 million, after deducting an aggregate of $8.4 million in expenses incurred in connection with the rights offering and backstop purchase. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering for general operating, working capital and other corporate purposes, as described in the prospectus comprising a part of the Registration Statement referenced above. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has used all of the $191.6 million net proceeds of the offering (net of $8.4 million of costs as described above). Such net proceeds were used as follows:

Used approximately $69.6 million on property acquisitions and anchor acquisitions at properties within our existing portfolio;
Used approximately $22.0 million to fund portions of the Company's capital expenditures, leasing commissions, and tenant improvement costs, and

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Used $100.0 million to pay down our 2012 Term Loan and simultaneously increased the 2012 Revolver by $100.0 million in order to maintain our then-current level of liquidity.

There was no material change in our planned use of proceeds from the rights offering and backstop purchase as described in the final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b).
Unregistered Sales of Securities
There were no unregistered sales of securities during the fourth quarter of 2013.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
We did not acquire any shares of our common stock during the fourth quarter of 2013.
ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth the selected historical consolidated and combined financial and other data of our business. We were formed for the purpose of holding certain assets and assuming certain liabilities of GGP. Prior to January 12, 2012, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGPLP. GGP distributed the assets and liabilities of 30 of its wholly-owned properties (“RPI Businesses”) to Rouse on January 12, 2012 (the “Spin-Off Date”). Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we did not conduct any business and did not have any material assets or liabilities. In April 2009, GGP's predecessor and certain of its domestic subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title II of the United States Code ("Chapter 11"). On November 9, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), GGP emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after receiving a significant equity infusion from investors and other associated events. As a result of the emergence from bankruptcy and the related equity infusion, the majority of equity in GGP changed ownership, which triggered the application of acquisition accounting to the assets and liabilities of GGP. As a result, the application of acquisition accounting has been applied to the assets and liabilities of RPI Bussinesses and therefore the following tables have been presented separately for Predecessor and Successor for the year ended December 31, 2010. The selected historical financial data set forth below as of December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 has been derived from our audited consolidated and combined financial statements.
Our consolidated and combined financial statements were carved-out from the financial information of GGP at a carrying value reflective of such historical cost in such GGP records for periods prior to the Spin-Off Date. Our historical financial results reflect allocations for certain corporate expenses which include, but are not limited to, costs related to property management, human resources, security, payroll and benefits, legal, corporate communications, information services and restructuring and reorganization. Costs of the services that were allocated or charged to us were based on either actual costs incurred or a proportion of costs estimated to be applicable to us based on a number of factors, most significantly our percentage of GGP's adjusted revenue, gross leasable area of assets and number of properties. These results do not reflect what our expenses would have been had we been operating as a separate stand-alone public company. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the corporate cost allocations were $0.4 million and $10.7 million, respectively. The corporate cost allocations for the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and the period from January 1, 2010 through November 9, 2010 were $1.7 million and $6.7 million, respectively. The corporate cost allocation for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $7.3 million.
Effective with the spin-off, we assumed responsibility for all of these functions and related costs and our costs as a stand-alone entity are higher than those allocated to us from GGP. The historical combined financial information presented prior to 2012 are not indicative of the results of operations, financial position or cash flows that would have been obtained if we had been an independent, stand-alone entity during those periods shown. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Overview—Basis of Presentation."
The historical results set forth below do not indicate results expected for any future periods. The selected financial data set forth below are qualified in their entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our consolidated and combined financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

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Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
Predecessor
 
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
November 10 -
December 31
 
January 1 -
November 9
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
 
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data )
Operating Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
 
$
243,542

 
$
224,299

 
$
223,359

 
$
33,438

 
$
207,725

 
$
259,005

Other operating expenses
 
(124,638
)
 
(129,565
)
 
(106,857
)
 
(15,908
)
 
(83,569
)
 
(103,988
)
Provisions for impairment
 
(15,159
)
 

 

 

 

 
(81,854
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(66,497
)
 
(67,709
)
 
(73,571
)
 
(10,170
)
 
(49,574
)
 
(68,827
)
Operating income
 
37,248

 
27,025

 
42,931

 
7,360

 
74,582

 
4,336

Interest (expense) income, net
 
(81,986
)
 
(89,348
)
 
(64,447
)
 
(9,325
)
 
(83,770
)
 
(67,402
)
Reorganization items
 

 

 

 
5

 
(23,682
)
 
32,689

Provision for income taxes
 
(844
)
 
(445
)
 
(533
)
 
(82
)
 
(506
)
 
(877
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
(45,582
)
 
(62,768
)
 
(22,049
)
 
(2,042
)
 
(33,376
)
 
(31,254
)
Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations
 
(23,158
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
 
(824
)
 
12,346

 
1,102

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
13,995

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations, net
 
(9,163
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
 
(824
)
 
12,346

 
1,102

Net loss
 
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)
 
$
(2,866
)
 
$
(21,030
)
 
$
(30,152
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations per share - Basic and Diluted
 
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(1.36
)
 
$
(0.61
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.93
)
 
$
(0.87
)
Net loss per share - Basic and diluted
 
$
(1.11
)
 
$
(1.49
)
 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.59
)
 
$
(0.84
)
Dividends declared per share
 
$
0.52

 
$
0.21

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
49,344,927

 
46,149,893

 
35,906,105

 
35,906,105

 
35,906,105

 
35,906,105

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flow Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
62,602

 
$
38,277

 
$
80,723

 
$
7,365

 
$
41,103

 
$
85,708

Investing activities
 
(464
)
 
(236,602
)
 
(25,370
)
 
(14,300
)
 
(9,248
)
 
(8,218
)
Financing activities
 
(56,006
)
 
206,213

 
(56,965
)
 
2,333

 
(25,786
)
 
(77,497
)
Other Financial Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOI(1)
 
$
147,591

 
$
129,627

 
$
135,577

 
$
20,644

 
$
137,687

 
$
177,925

Core NOI(1)
 
161,047

 
150,172

 
154,865

 
24,357

 
137,136

 
177,537

FFO(2)
 
35,340

 
2,431

 
51,240

 
8,153

 
32,383

 
125,895

Core FFO(2)
 
77,521

 
62,658

 
83,897

 
13,251

 
71,517

 
91,764

 
 
Historical
 
 
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
Predecessor
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
 
(In thousands)
Investments in real estate, cost(3)
 
$
1,948,131

 
$
1,652,755

 
$
1,462,482

 
$
1,434,197

 
$
2,181,029

Total assets
 
2,019,510

 
1,905,073

 
1,583,524

 
1,644,264

 
1,722,045

Mortgage, notes and loans payable(4)
 
1,454,546

 
1,283,491

 
1,059,684

 
1,216,820

 
1,314,829

Total liabilities
 
1,564,229

 
1,372,177

 
1,157,196

 
1,314,402

 
1,366,058

Total equity
 
455,281

 
532,896

 
426,328

 
329,862

 
355,987





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Explanatory Notes:
(1)
NOI and Core NOI do not represent income from operations as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). We use NOI and Core NOI as supplemental measures of our operating performance. For our definitions of NOI and Core NOI, as well as a discussion of their uses and inherent limitations, see "—Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Real Estate Property Net Operating Income and Core Net Operating Income" below.
(2)
FFO and Core FFO do not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP. We use FFO and Core FFO as supplemental measures of our operating performance. For our definitions of FFO and Core FFO as well as a discussion of their uses and inherent limitations, see "—Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Funds from Operations and Core Funds from Operations" below.
(3)
Includes the application of acquisition accounting at GGP's emergence in November 2010, and excludes accumulated depreciation for all periods presented. At emergence from bankruptcy, the balance of the "Investments in real estate, cost" reflected the fair value of these assets.
(4)
Total debt includes $9.6 million, $33.8 million, $58.0 million, $67.7 million, and $46.7 million of non-cash market rate adjustments at December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Real Estate Property Net Operating Income and Core Net Operating Income
We present NOI and Core NOI, as defined below, in this Annual Report as supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that NOI and Core NOI are useful supplemental measures of our operating performance. We define NOI as operating revenues (minimum rents, including lease termination fees, tenant recoveries, overage rents, and other income) less property and related expenses (real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, marketing, other property expenses, and provision for doubtful accounts). We define Core NOI as NOI excluding straight-line rent, amortization of tenant inducements, amortization of above and below-market tenant leases, and amortization of above and below-market ground rent expense. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and Core NOI and, accordingly, our NOI and Core NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies.
Because NOI and Core NOI exclude general and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, impairment, reorganization items, strategic initiatives, provision for income taxes, gain on extinguishment of debt, straight-line rent, above and below-market tenant leases, and above and below-market ground leases, we believe that NOI and Core NOI provide performance measures that, when compared year over year, reflect the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating regional shopping malls and the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. These measures thereby provide an operating perspective not immediately apparent from GAAP operating income (loss) or net income (loss). We use NOI and Core NOI to evaluate our operating performance on a property-by-property basis because NOI and Core NOI allow us to evaluate the impact that factors such as lease structure, lease rates and tenant base, which vary by property, have on our operating results, gross margins and investment returns.
In addition, management believes that NOI and Core NOI provide useful information to the investment community about our operating performance. However, due to the exclusions noted above, NOI and Core NOI should only be used as supplemental measures of our financial performance and not as an alternative to GAAP operating income (loss) or net (loss). For reference, and as an aid in understanding management's computation of NOI and Core NOI, a reconciliation from the consolidated and combined net loss as computed in accordance with GAAP to NOI and Core NOI (including Same Property portfolio Core NOI) is presented below.




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Successor
 
Predecessor
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
November 10-December 31, 2010
 
January 1 - November 9, 2010
 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
 
(In thousands)
Net loss
 
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)
 
$
(2,866
)
 
$
(21,030
)
 
$
(30,152
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
(13,995
)
 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes
 
844

 
445

 
533

 
82

 
506

 
877

Interest expense(1)
 
85,761

 
96,889

 
70,984

 
10,394

 
88,654

 
72,089

Interest income
 
(548
)
 
(755
)
 
(36
)
 
(1
)
 
(56
)
 
(18
)
Other (2)
 
4,223

 
9,965

 
1,526

 
313

 
16

 

Reorganization items
 

 

 

 

 
9,515

 
(32,671
)
Strategic initiatives
 

 

 

 

 

 
4,471

Provision for impairment (3)
 
36,820

 

 

 

 

 
81,854

Depreciation and amortization (4)
 
67,260

 
71,090

 
78,216

 
11,019

 
53,413

 
74,193

General and administrative
 
21,971

 
20,652

 
11,330

 
1,703

 
6,669

 
7,282

NOI
 
$
147,591

 
$
129,627

 
$
135,577

 
$
20,644

 
$
137,687

 
$
177,925

Above and below market ground rent expense, net
 
125

 
125

 
125

 
18

 

 

Above and below market tenant leases, net (5)
 
15,848

 
24,028

 
25,194

 
3,793

 
(688
)
 
(468
)
Amortization of tenant inducements
 
1,000

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of straight line rent (6)
 
(3,517
)
 
(3,608
)
 
(6,031
)
 
(98
)
 
137

 
80

Core NOI
 
$
161,047

 
$
150,172

 
$
154,865

 
$
24,357

 
$
137,136

 
$
177,537

Acquisitions and dispositions
 
(19,735
)
 
(11,867
)
 

 

 

 

Termination income
 
(374
)
 
(507
)
 

 

 

 

Same Property portfolio Core NOI
 
$
140,938

 
$
137,798

 
$
154,865

 
$
24,357

 
$
137,136

 
$
177,537

Explanatory Notes:
(1) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January through November 9, 2010, and the year ended of December 31, 2009, interest expense included $3.2 million, $6.8 million, $6.5 million, $1.1 million, $4.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively, of interest expense reclassified to discontinued operations.
(2) Other includes non-comparable costs related to the spin-off from GGP and property acquisition costs.
(3) For the year ended December 31, 2013, provision for impairment included $21.6 million of provision for impairment reclassified to discontinued operations.
(4) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010, and the year ended of December 31, 2009, depreciation and amortization expense included $0.8 million, $3.4 million, $4.6 million, $0.8 million, $3.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of depreciation and amortization reclassified to discontinued operations.
(5) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011 and the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, above and below market tenant leases, net, included ($0.2) million, ($2.3) million, ($2.6) million, and ($0.3) million, respectively, which were reclassified to discontinued operations. For the the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there were no above and below market tenant leases, net, included in discontinued operations.
(6) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010 and December 31, 2009, amortization of straight line rent included $0.03 million, $0.2 million, $0.02 million, ($0.4) million and $0.3 million, respectively, which were reclassified to discontinued operations.



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Funds from Operations and Core Funds from Operations
Consistent with real estate industry and investment community practices, we use FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding impairment write-downs on depreciable real estate, gains or losses from cumulative effects of accounting changes, extraordinary items and sales of depreciable properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization. We also include Core FFO as a supplemental measurement of operating performance. We define Core FFO as FFO excluding straight-line rent, amortization of tenant inducements, amortization of above-and below-market tenant leases, amortization of above-and below-market ground rent expense, reorganization items, amortization of deferred financing costs, mark-to-market adjustments on debt, write-off of market rate adjustments on debt, write-off of deferred financing costs, debt extinguishment costs, provision for income taxes, gain on extinguishment of debt, and other costs. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating FFO and Core FFO and, accordingly, our FFO and Core FFO may not be comparable to other real estate companies.
We consider FFO and Core FFO useful supplemental measures and a complement to GAAP measures because they facilitate an understanding of the operating performance of our properties. FFO does not include real estate depreciation and amortization required by GAAP because these amounts are computed to allocate the cost of a property over its useful life. Since values for well-maintained real estate assets have historically increased or decreased based upon prevailing market conditions, we believe that FFO provides investors with a clearer view of our operating performance, particularly with respect to our mall properties. Core FFO does not include certain items that are non-cash and certain non-comparable items. FFO and Core FFO are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to revenues, operating income (loss), net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
For reference, and as an aid in understanding management's computation of FFO and Core FFO, a reconciliation from the consolidated and combined net loss as computed in accordance with GAAP to FFO and Core FFO is presented below:
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
Predecessor
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
November 10-December 31, 2010
 
January 1 - November 9, 2010
 
Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
 
(In thousands)
Net loss
 
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)
 
$
(2,866
)
 
$
(21,030
)
 
$
(30,152
)
Depreciation and amortization (1)
 
67,260

 
71,090

 
78,216

 
11,019

 
53,413

 
74,193

Provision for impairment (2)
 
36,820

 

 

 

 

 
81,854

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
(13,995
)
 

 

 

 

 

FFO
 
$
35,340

 
$
2,431

 
$
51,240

 
$
8,153

 
$
32,383

 
$
125,895

Provision for income taxes
 
844

 
445

 
533

 
82

 
506

 
877

Interest expense (3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization and write-off of market rate adjustments
 
8,755

 
19,460

 
9,721

 
990

 
29,648

 
(1,949
)
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs
 
12,544

 
9,812

 

 

 

 

Debt extinguishment costs
 
2,276

 

 
1,589

 

 

 

Amortization of straight line rent for corporate and regional offices
 
83

 

 

 

 

 

Other (4)
 
4,223

 
9,965

 
1,526

 
313

 
16

 

Reorganization items
 

 

 

 

 
9,515

 
(32,671
)
Above and below market ground rent expense, net
 
125

 
125

 
125

 
18

 

 

Above and below market tenant leases, net (5)
 
15,848

 
24,028

 
25,194

 
3,793

 
(688
)
 
(468
)
Amortization of tenant inducements
 
1,000

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of straight line rent (6)
 
(3,517
)
 
(3,608
)
 
(6,031
)
 
(98
)
 
137

 
80

Core FFO
 
$
77,521

 
$
62,658

 
$
83,897

 
$
13,251

 
$
71,517

 
$
91,764


Explanatory Notes:

(1) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010, and the year ended December 31, 2009, depreciation and amortization expense included $0.8 million, $3.4 million, $4.6 million, $0.8 million, $3.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of depreciation and amortization reclassified to discontinued operations.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2013, provision for impairment included $21.6 million of provision for impairment reclassified to discontinued operations.

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(3) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010, and the year ended December 31, 2009, interest expense included $3.2 million, $6.8 million, $6.5 million, $1.1 million, $4.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively, of interest expense reclassified to discontinued operations.
(4) Other includes non-comparable costs related to the spin-off from GGP and property acquisition costs.
(5) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011 and the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, above and below market tenant leases, net, included ($0.2) million, ($2.3) million, ($2.6) million, and ($0.3) million, respectively, which were reclassified to discontinued operations. For the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there were no above and below market tenant leases, net, included in discontinued operations.
(6) For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, the period from November 10, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the period from January 1 through November 9, 2010 and December 31, 2009. amortization of straight line rent included $0.03 million, $0.2 million, $0.02 million, ($0.4) million and $0.3 million, respectively, which were reclassified to discontinued operations.


ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This section contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may vary materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, those set forth in "Risk Factors" and the other matters set forth in this Annual Report. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
All references to numbered Notes are to specific footnotes to our consolidated and combined financial statements included in this Annual Report. You should read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated and combined financial statements, the notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") have the same meanings as in such Notes.

Overview—Introduction
As of December 31, 2013, our portfolio consisted of 34 regional malls in 21 states totaling over 23.4 million square feet of retail and ancillary space which are 91.2% leased and 88.9% occupied. We elected to be treated as a REIT beginning with the filing of our federal income tax return for the 2011 taxable year. As of December 31, 2013, we have met the requirements of a REIT for the 2012 fiscal year and have filed the tax returns accordingly. Subject to our ability to meet the requirements of a REIT, we intend to maintain this status in future periods.
The majority of the income from our properties is derived from rents received through long-term leases with retail tenants. These long-term leases generally require the tenants to pay base rent which is a fixed amount specified in the lease. The base rent is often subject to scheduled increases during the term of the lease. Our financial statements refer to this as "minimum rents." Certain of our leases also include a component which requires tenants to pay amounts related to all or substantially all of their share of real estate taxes and certain property operating expenses, including common area maintenance and insurance. The revenue earned attributable to real estate tax and operating expense recoveries are recorded as "tenant recoveries." Another component of income is overage rent. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount. Overage rent is calculated by multiplying the tenant's sales in excess of the minimum amount by a percentage defined in the lease, the majority of which is typically earned in the fourth quarter.
Our objective is to achieve growth in NOI, Core NOI, FFO and Core FFO by leasing, operating and repositioning retail properties with locations that are either market dominant (the only mall within an extended distance) or trade area dominant (the premier mall serving the defined regional consumer). We seek to continue to control costs and to deliver an appropriate tenant mix, higher occupancy rates and increased sales productivity, resulting in higher minimum rents.
We believe that the most significant operating factor affecting incremental cash flow, NOI, Core NOI, FFO and Core FFO is increased aggregate rents collected from tenants at our properties. These rental revenue increases are primarily achieved by:
Increasing occupancy at the properties so that more space is generating rent;
Increasing tenant sales in which we participate through overage rent;
Re-leasing existing space and renewing expiring leases at rates higher than expiring or existing rates; and
Prudently investing capital into our properties to generate an increased overall return.




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Overview—Basis of Presentation
We were formed in August 2011 for the purpose of holding certain assets and assuming certain liabilities of GGP. Following the distribution of these assets and liabilities to us on January 12, 2012, we began operating our business as a stand-alone owner and operator of regional malls. The financial information included in this Annual Report has been presented on a consolidated basis for the period after the Spin-Off Date. The financial information is presented on a combined basis prior to the Spin-Off Date as the entities were under common control and ownership, and reflects the allocation of certain overhead items within property management and other costs in the accompanying combined financial statements.
The historical combined financial information included in this Annual Report prior to the Spin-Off Date does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly-traded company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future primarily as a result of the following factors:
Prior to the spin-off, our business was operated by GGP as part of its broader corporate organization, rather than as a separate, stand-alone company. GGP or its affiliates performed various corporate functions for us, including, but not limited to, property management, human resources, security, payroll and benefits, legal, corporate communications, information services, restructuring and reorganization. Costs of the services that were allocated or charged to us were based on either actual costs incurred or a proportion of costs estimated to be applicable to us based on a number of factors, most significantly our percentage of GGP's adjusted revenue, gross leasable area of assets and also the number of properties. Our historical financial results reflect allocations for certain corporate costs and we believe such allocations are reasonable; however, such results do not reflect what our expenses would have been had we been operating as a separate, stand-alone public company.

Prior to the spin-off, portions of our business were integrated with the other businesses of GGP. Historically, we have shared economies of scope and scale in costs, employees, vendor relationships and certain customer relationships. We entered into a transition services agreement with GGP that governs certain commercial and other relationships. As of December 31, 2013, the agreement with GGP was terminated.


Recent Developments

   During 2013, we successfully completed transactions promoting our long-term strategy as a dominant regional mall owner and operator:

Acquisitions
Acquired Greenville Mall for a total purchase price of approximately $48.9 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $41.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.29%, matures in December 2015 and amortizes over 30 years;
Acquired Chesterfield Towne Center for a total purchase price of approximately $165.5 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $109.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.75%, matures in October 2022 and amortizes over 30 years; and
Acquired The Centre at Salisbury for a total purchase price of approximately $127.0 million, net of closing costs and adjustments, and assumed an existing $115.0 million partial-recourse mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.79%, matures in May 2016 and is interest only.
Refinancings

Utilized $100.0 million on deposit with Brookfield U.S. Holdings to pay down our 2012 Term Loan (as defined below under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources) in order to reduce our loan to value ratio and reduce interest expense;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on the Lakeland Mall for $65.0 million. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.17%, has a term of ten years and amortizes over 30 years. This loan replaced a $50.3 million loan that had a fixed rate of 5.12% and was the only mortgage in our portfolio that was due in 2013. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs and defeasance were approximately $13.4 million;
Increased the mortgage loan associated with the Lakeland Mall by $5.0 million in order to partially fund the acquisition of an anchor previously owned by a third party. The additional $5.0 million loan has the same terms as the refinanced mortgage loan on the Lakeland Mall;

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Refinanced the mortgage loan on the NewPark Mall for $71.5 million, with an initial funding of $66.5 million. The loan provides for an additional subsequent funding of $5.0 million upon achieving certain financial conditions. The loan amortizes over 30 years, bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 405 basis points, and has a term of four years with a one year extension subject to certain conditions being met. This loan replaced a $62.9 million loan that had a fixed rate of 7.45%. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs were approximately $1.1 million;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on the Valley Hills Mall for $68.0 million. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.47%, has a term of ten years and amortizes over 30 years. This loan replaced a $51.4 million loan that had a fixed rate of 4.73%. Net proceeds to us after related closing and defeasance costs were approximately $15.0 million;
Refinanced the mortgage loan on West Valley Mall for $59.0 million. The loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 175 basis points, is interest-only for the first three years and thereafter amortizes on a 30 year schedule. The loan has a term of five years with a five year extension option subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. This loan replaced a $47.1 million loan that had a fixed rate of 3.43%. Net proceeds to us after related closing costs were approximately $4.4 million; and
Entered into the 2013 Senior Facility, a $510.0 million secured credit facility under which the 2013 Revolver provides borrowings on a revolving basis of up $250.0 million and the 2013 Term Loan provides a senior secured term loan of $260.0 million (the "2013 Term Loan" and together with the 2013 Revolver, the "2013 Senior Facility"). Borrowings on the 2013 Senior Facility bear interest at LIBOR + 185 to 300 basis points based on the Company's corporate leverage. Proceeds from the 2013 Senior Facility were used to retire our 2012 Senior Facility, including the 2012 Revolver and the 2012 Term Loan, and the $70.9 million non recourse mortgage loan on The Southland Mall.
Subsequent to 2013, we have successfully completed the following transactions:
In January 2014, issued 8,050,000 shares in an underwritten public offering of our common stock at a public offering price of $19.50 per share and raised approximately $150.7 million after deducting the underwriting discount and offering costs. The proceeds from the offering were used in part to pay down the $48.0 million outstanding balance of the 2013 Revolver as of December 31, 2013. The proceeds from the offering will also be used for general corporate purposes, including to fund future acquisitions, working capital and other needs.
In February 2014, used $27.6 million of proceeds from the common stock offering to pay down the mortgage debt balance on The Bayshore Mall.
In February 2014, the Board of Directors declared a first quarter common stock dividend of $0.17 per share which will be paid on April 30, 2014 to stockholders of record on April 15, 2014.
In March 2014, exercised a portion of the $250.0 million accordion feature of our 2013 Senior Facility to increase the available borrowings of our 2013 Revolver thereunder from $250.0 million to $285.0 million. See—Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information regarding our 2013 Senior Facility. The term and rates of our 2013 Senior Facility were otherwise unchanged.


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Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2013 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum rents
 
$
165,097

 
$
148,695

 
$
16,402

 
11.0
 %
Tenant recoveries
 
66,061

 
64,638

 
1,423

 
2.2

Overage rents
 
5,943

 
5,912

 
31

 
0.5

Other
 
6,441

 
5,054

 
1,387

 
27.4

Total revenues
 
243,542

 
224,299

 
19,243

 
8.6

Expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Property operating costs
 
60,288

 
57,482

 
2,806

 
4.9

Real estate taxes
 
22,089

 
22,827

 
(738
)
 
(3.2
)
Property maintenance costs
 
11,446

 
13,242

 
(1,796
)
 
(13.6
)
Marketing
 
3,734

 
3,602

 
132

 
3.7

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
887

 
1,855

 
(968
)
 
(52.2
)
General and administrative
 
21,971

 
20,652

 
1,319

 
6.4

Provision for impairment
 
15,159

 

 
15,159

 
100.0

Depreciation and amortization
 
66,497

 
67,709

 
(1,212
)
 
(1.8
)
Other
 
4,223

 
9,905

 
(5,682
)
 
(57.4
)
Total expenses
 
206,294

 
197,274

 
9,020

 
4.6

Operating income
 
37,248

 
27,025

 
10,223

 
37.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
548

 
755

 
(207
)
 
(27.4
)
Interest expense
 
(82,534
)
 
(90,103
)
 
7,569

 
8.4

Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations
 
(44,738
)
 
(62,323
)
 
17,585

 
28.2

Provision for income taxes
 
(844
)
 
(445
)
 
(399
)
 
89.7

Loss from continuing operations
 
(45,582
)
 
(62,768
)
 
17,186

 
27.4

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(23,158
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(17,267
)
 
>100.0

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
13,995

 

 
13,995

 
100.0

Discontinued operations, net
 
(9,163
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(3,272
)
 
(55.5
)
Net loss
 
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
13,914

 
20.3



Revenues
Total revenues increased by $19.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenues was primarily attributed to the property acquisitions of Grand Traverse Mall, The Mall at Turtle Creek, Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center and The Centre at Salisbury. In addition, we received additional revenue from net leasing activities in various malls within the Same Property portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012.
Operating Expenses
Property operating expenses decreased by $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. Property operating expenses include real estate taxes, property maintenance costs, marketing, property operating costs, and provision for doubtful accounts. The Same Property portfolio expenses decreased approximately by $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 primarily due to lower property taxes, property tax refunds received from prior years, and a reduction in repair and maintenance costs. This decrease was offset by the $4.8 million

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increase in property operating expenses during the year ended December 31, 2013, resulting from the property acquisitions of Grand Traverse Mall, The Mall at Turtle Creek, Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center and The Centre at Salisbury.
Provision for impairment increased by $15.2 million as we impaired The Steeplegate Mall during year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013, we assessed if the carrying amount could be recovered through the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. As our intended holding period changed at that time the undiscounted cash flows were now less than the carrying amount of the asset. As a result we recorded an impairment charge for the excess carrying amount over the estimated fair value.
General and administrative expenses increased by $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to year ended December 31, 2012 primarily due to an increase in employee related costs.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. The change was primarily due to the decrease in amortization of in-place leases due to tenant lease expirations.
Other expense decreased by $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. Other expense decreased as 2012 included non-recurring costs incurred by the Company during its first year of stand-alone operations.
Other Income and Expenses
Interest expense decreased by $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily related to the $9.0 million write-off of market rate adjustments that was incurred in January 2012 upon the spin-off of the Company, as well as the refinancing of various loans at lower interest rates. This was partially offset by the write-off of the remaining deferred financing fees related to our 2012 Senior Facility which was terminated when we entered into 2013 Senior Facility in November of 2013.
Discontinued operations, net, increased for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we conveyed our interest in The Boulevard Mall to the lender of the loan (see Note 7 to our consolidated and combined financial statements) and, as such, the historical operations of this property are now presented in discontinued operations, net. No assets were disposed of during the year ended December 31, 2012.


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Year Ended December 31, 2012 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum rents
 
$
148,695

 
$
146,770

 
$
1,925

 
1.3
 %
Tenant recoveries
 
64,638

 
65,375

 
(737
)
 
(1.1
)
Overage rents
 
5,912

 
5,242

 
670

 
12.8

Other
 
5,054

 
5,972

 
(918
)
 
(15.4
)
Total revenues
 
224,299

 
223,359

 
940

 
0.4

Expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Property operating costs
 
57,482

 
54,014

 
3,468

 
6.4

Real estate taxes
 
22,827

 
22,851

 
(24
)
 
(0.1
)
Property maintenance costs
 
13,242

 
12,679

 
563

 
4.4

Marketing
 
3,602

 
3,902

 
(300
)
 
(7.7
)
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
1,855

 
583

 
1,272

 
>100.0

General and administrative
 
20,652

 
11,302

 
9,350

 
82.7

Depreciation and amortization
 
67,709

 
73,571

 
(5,862
)
 
(8.0
)
Other
 
9,905

 
1,526

 
8,379

 
>100.0

Total expenses
 
197,274

 
180,428

 
16,846

 
9.3

Operating income
 
27,025

 
42,931

 
(15,906
)
 
(37.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
755

 
36

 
719

 
>100.0

Interest expense
 
(90,103
)
 
(64,483
)
 
(25,620
)
 
(39.7
)
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations
 
(62,323
)
 
(21,516
)
 
(40,807
)
 
>100.0

Provision for income taxes
 
(445
)
 
(533
)
 
88

 
16.5

Loss from continuing operations
 
(62,768
)
 
(22,049
)
 
(40,719
)
 
>100.0

Loss from discontinued operations
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
 
(964
)
 
19.6
 %
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations, net
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
 
(964
)
 
19.6
 %
Net loss
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)
 
$
(41,683
)
 
>100.0

Revenues
Total revenues increased by $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The Same Property portfolio revenues decreased by approximately $6.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. This was offset by an increase of $7.4 million of revenues which was related to our 2012 property acquisitions. The $6.4 million decline in Same Property portfolio revenues was primarily related to declines in minimum rents and tenant recoveries of $2.4 million and $3.6 million, respectively, which was primarily due to lease expirations and various tenants that converted lease structure to a gross rental or a percentage in lieu of base rent leases.
Operating Expenses
Property operating expenses increased $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. Property operating expenses include real estate taxes, property maintenance costs, marketing, property operating costs, and provision for doubtful accounts. The Same Property portfolio operating expenses increased approximately by $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The 2012 property acquisitions contributed to the remaining $2.8 million increase of property operating expenses. The Same Property portfolio increase of $2.2 million is primarily related to increases in property operating costs of $1.5 million and provision for doubtful accounts of $1.2 million. Property operating costs increased due to professional fees incurred at the property level, and provision for doubtful accounts increased due to a $0.8 million recovery that was received in 2011 that had previously been written off as a bad debt expense.

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General and administrative expenses increased by $9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The increase was due to the fact that we assumed full responsibility for certain overhead costs as of the Spin-Off Date, which included costs related to property management, human resources, accounting, security, payroll and benefits, legal, corporate communications and information services. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the $11.3 million consisted of costs that were charged or allocated to us from GGP. The corporate costs that were charged or allocated to us were based on a number of factors, most significantly our percentage of GGP's adjusted revenue, gross leaseable area of assets and the number of properties.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The change was primarily due to the decrease in amortization of in-place leases due to tenant lease expirations.
Other expenses increased $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to initial costs incurred by us during our first year of stand alone operations. These other costs included $1.2 million in signing bonuses, $1.8 million for severance expenses, $3.6 million for temporary employees for the formation of the Company, and other initial formation costs.
Other Income and Expenses
Interest income increased by $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The increase was due to the interest income earned on the demand deposit from Brookfield U.S. Holdings (see Note 13 to our consolidated and combined financial statements).
Interest expense increased by $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily related to deferred financing amortization, write-off of deferred financing costs, write-off of market rate adjustments and interest expense incurred. The Company incurred $7.4 million in amortization of deferred financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 as a result of the additional deferred financing costs associated with the refinancings completed by the Company during 2012 as compared to no amortization of deferred financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2011. Furthermore, the Company incurred $2.4 million in write-off of deferred financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 as a result of the write-off of the 2012 Term Loan deferred financing costs associated with the Pierre Bossier, Southland Center and Animas Valley Malls as compared to no write-off of deferred financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company also wrote off $9.0 million of market rate adjustments on loans that were paid off on the Spin-Off Date. The remainder of the change was due to the increase in debt and interest rates within the overall portfolio.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary uses of cash include payment of operating expenses, working capital, capital expenditures, debt repayment, including principal and interest, reinvestment in properties, development and redevelopment of properties, acquisitions, tenant allowances, and dividends.
Our primary sources of cash are operating cash flow, refinancings of existing loans, equity previously raised from our rights offering and borrowings under our 2013 Revolver.
Our short-term (less than one year) liquidity requirements include schedule debt maturities, recurring operating costs, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and dividend requirements on our shares of common stock. We anticipate that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operations and funds available under our 2013 Revolver.
Our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity requirements include scheduled debt maturities, capital expenditures to maintain, renovate and expand existing malls, property acquisitions, and development projects. Management anticipates that net cash provided by operating activities, asset sales, the funds available under our 2013 Revolver, and funds received from subsequent equity offerings will provide sufficient capital resources to meet our long-term liquidity requirements.
As of December 31, 2013, our consolidated contractual debt, excluding non-cash debt market rate adjustments, was approximately $1.46 billion. The aggregate principal and interest payments due on our outstanding indebtedness as of December 31, 2013 is approximately $132.7 million for the year ending 2014 and $123.0 million for the year ending 2015.









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Property-Level Debt

We have individual property-level debt (the “Property-Level Debt”) on 19 of our 34 assets, representing $1.2 billion (excluding $9.6 million of market rate adjustments) as of December 31, 2013. The Property-Level Debt has a weighted average interest rate of 5.2% and an average remaining term of 5.0 years. The Property-Level Debt is stand-alone (not cross-collateralized) first mortgage debt and is generally non-recourse to us with the exception of customary contingent guarantees/indemnities.


The following is a summary of significant property loan refinancings and loans assumed from acquisitions that occurred during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
Property
 
Date
 
Balance at Date of Refinancing
 
Interest Rate
 
Balance of New Loan
 
New Interest Rate
 
Net Proceeds(1)
 
Maturity
2013
 
 
 
($ in thousands)
Lakeland Mall (2)
 
March 2013
 
$
50,300

 
5.12
%
 
$
70,000

 
4.17
%
 
$
13,400

 
March 2023
NewPark Mall (3)
 
May 2013
 
62,900

 
7.45
%
 
66,500

 
LIBOR + 4.05%

 
1,100

 
May 2017
Valley Hills Mall
 
June 2013
 
51,400

 
4.73
%
 
68,000

 
4.47
%
 
15,000

 
July 2023
Greenville Mall
 
July 2013
 

 

 
41,700

 
5.29
%
 

 
December 2015
West Valley Mall (4)
 
September 2013
 
47,100

 
3.43
%
 
59,000

 
LIBOR + 1.75%

 
4,400

 
September 2018
Chesterfield Towne Center
 
December 2013
 

 

 
109,737

 
4.75
%
 

 
October 2022
The Centre at Salisbury (5)
 
December 2013
 

 

 
115,000

 
5.79
%
 

 
May 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Traverse Mall
 
February 2012
 
$

 

 
$
62,000

 
5.02
%
 
$

 
February 2017
Pierre Bossier Mall
 
May 2012
 
38,200

 
LIBOR + 5.00%

 
$
48,500

 
4.94
%
 
10,300

 
May 2022
Southland Center Mall
 
June 2012
 
70,200

 
LIBOR + 5.00%

 
78,800

 
5.09
%
 
8,200

 
July 2022
Animas Valley Mall
 
October 2012
 
37,100

 
LIBOR + 4.50%

 
51,800

 
4.41
%
 
14,300

 
November 2022
The Mall at Turtle Creek
 
December 2012
 

 

 
79,500

 
6.54
%
 

 
June 2016
Explanatory Notes:
(1) Net proceeds were net of closing costs.
(2) On March 6, 2013, the loan associated with the Lakeland Mall was refinanced for $65.0 million. Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, the loan was increased by $5.0 million to $70.0 million in order to partially fund the acquisition of an anchor building previously owned by a third party.
(3) The loan provides for an additional subsequent funding of $5.0 million upon achieving certain conditions for a total funding of $71.5 million.
(4) The loan is interest-only for the first three years and amortizes on a 30 year schedule thereafter. The loan has a five year extension option subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions.
(5) The loan is interest-only.

Corporate Facilities

2013 Senior Facility
 
On November 22, 2013, we entered into a $510.0 million secured credit facility that provides borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $250.0 million (the "2013 Revolver") and a $260.0 million senior secured term loan (the "2013 Term Loan" and together with the 2013 Revolver, the "2013 Senior Facility"). We have the option, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, to exercise an "accordion" provision to increase the commitments under the 2013 Revolver and/or incur additional term loans in the aggregate amount of $250.0 million such that the aggregate amount of the commitments and outstanding loans under the 2013 Secured Facility does not exceed $760.0 million. Borrowings on the 2013 Senior Facility bear interest at LIBOR + 185 to 300 basis points based on our corporate leverage. Proceeds from the 2013 Senior Facility were used to retire our 2012 Senior Facility, including the 2012 Revolver and the 2012 Term Loan and the $70.9 million non recourse mortgage loan on The Southland Mall in California prior to its maturity date in January 2014.

The 2013 Revolver has an initial term of four years with a one year extension option and the 2013 Term Loan has a term of five years. As of December 31, 2013, we had drawn $48.0 million on the 2013 Revolver and the outstanding balance on the 2013 Term Loan was $260.0 million.
We are required to pay an unused fee related to the 2013 Revolver equal to 0.20% per year if the aggregate unused amount is greater than or equal to 50% of the 2013 Revolver or 0.30% per year if the aggregate unused amount is less than 50% of the 2013

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Revolver. The default interest rate following a payment event of default under the 2013 Senior Facility is 3.00% more than the then-applicable interest rate. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $0.1 million of unused fees related to the 2013 Revolver.
The 2013 Senior Facility contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and defaults that are customary for such a real estate loan. In addition, the 2013 Senior Facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants, including borrowing base loan to value and debt yield, corporate maximum leverage ratio, minimum ratio of adjusted consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization to fixed charges, minimum tangible net worth, minimum mortgaged property requirement, maximum unhedged variable rate debt and maximum recourse indebtedness. Failure to comply with the covenants in the 2013 Senior Facility would result in a default thereunder and, absent a waiver or an amendment from our lenders, permit the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings under the 2013 Senior Facility. No assurance can be given that we would be successful in obtaining such waiver or amendment in this current financial climate, or that any accommodations that we were able to negotiate would be on terms as favorable as those in the 2013 Senior Facility. In addition, any such default may result in the cross-default of our other indebtedness. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all of the debt covenants related to the 2013 Senior Facility.

2012 Senior Facility

On the Spin-Off Date, we entered into a senior secured credit facility that provided borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $50.0 million (the “2012 Revolver”) and a senior secured term loan (the “2012 Term Loan” and, together with the Revolver, the “2012 Senior Facility”), which provided an advance of approximately $433.5 million and was a direct obligation of the Company. The 2012 Senior Facility closed concurrently with the consummation of the spin-off and had a term of three years. During 2012, the outstanding balance on the 2012 Term Loan decreased from $433.5 million to $287.9 million due to the repayments on the 2012 Term Loan concurrent with the refinancing of the Pierre Bossier, Southland Center, and Animas Valley Malls. In addition, during 2012, the interest rate was renegotiated from LIBOR plus 5.0% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%) to LIBOR plus 4.5% (with no LIBOR floor). In January 2013, in order to maintain the same level of liquidity, we paid down an additional $100.0 million on the 2012 Term Loan and increased the 2012 Revolver from $50.0 million to $150.0 million. In conjunction with our entrance into the 2013 Senior Facility the 2012 Senior Facility was terminated.

We were required to pay an unused fee related to the 2012 Revolver equal to 0.30% per year if the aggregate unused amount was greater than or equal to 50% of the 2012 Revolver or 0.25% per year if the aggregate unused amount was less than 50% of the 2012 Revolver. 

During 2012, we also entered into a subordinated unsecured revolving credit facility with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., a related party, that provided borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $100.0 million (the “Subordinated Facility”). The Subordinated Facility had a term of three years and six months and bore interest at LIBOR (with a LIBOR floor of 1%) plus 8.50%. The default interest rate following a payment event of default under the Subordinated Facility was 2.00% more than the then-applicable interest rate. Interest was payable monthly.  In addition, we were required to pay a semiannual revolving credit fee of $0.3 million. On November 22, 2013, in conjunction with our entrance into the 2013 Senior Facility, the Subordinated Facility was terminated.

Capital Expenditures

Redevelopment

We continue to evaluate and execute in the redevelopment of various malls within our portfolio in order to generate increased returns. A component of our business strategy is to identify value creation initiatives for our properties and to then invest capital to reposition and refresh our properties. These redevelopment opportunities are typically commenced in conjunction with leasing activity for the respective space. We anticipate funding our redevelopment projects with the net cash flow provided by operating activities and borrowings under our 2013 Revolver.










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The table below describes our current redevelopment projects, which commenced during 2013 (dollars in thousands):
Property
 
Description
 
Total Project Square Feet
 
Total Estimated Project Cost
 
Cost as of December 31, 2013
Lakeland Square, Lakeland , FL
 
Converted anchor space and unproductive inline space to recently opened Cinemark Theater and The Sports Authority
 
89,000
 
$13,293
 
$13,293
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bayshore Mall Eureka, CA
 
Convert former junior anchor space and unproductive space to accommodate new tenants including recently opened TJ Maxx, Ulta, and The Sports Authority
 
60,000
 
$8,300
 
$5,477
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lansing Mall Lansing, MI
 
Replace vacant anchor space with Regal Cinema and add multiple outparcels
 
66,000
 
$14,900
 
$9,316
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Rivers Mall Kelso, WA
 
Convert anchors and unproductive space to Regal Cinemas, Sportsman's Warehouse and high volume restaurants
 
103,000
 
$20,100
 
$449
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Knollwood Mall St. Lous Park, MN
 
De-mall and construct new exterior facing junior boxes, small shops, and a new multi-tenant outparcel building
 
118,000
 
$32,200
 
$883


Operating Property Capital Expenditures

The table below describes our operating property capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31, 2013
Ordinary capital expenditures (1)
 
$
7,520

Cosmetic capital expenditures (2)
 
14,100

Tenant improvements and allowances (3)
 
10,125

Total
 
$
31,745


Explanatory Notes:
(1) Includes non-tenant recurring capital expenditures.
(2) Includes $4.7 million related to the Wi-Fi and energy management systems for the year ended December 31, 2013.
(3) Includes tenant allowances and improvements on current operating properties, excluding anchors and strategic projects.

Summary of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $62.6 million, $38.3 million and $80.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to the acquisitions during 2012 and 2013, reduced interest expense, and reduced cash outflows of restricted cash. The acquisitions during 2012 and 2013 increased Core NOI by approximately $7.9 million and cash interest expense decreased by approximately $5.4 million primarily due to refinancings. The funding of restricted cash was reduced as the escrow accounts were maintained at their required levels and no additional funding was required.
The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to an increase in the use of restricted cash which resulted in a $19.5 million change along with an increase in cash interest expense of $7.9 million related to new loans on the portfolio.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $(0.5) million, $(236.6) million and $(25.4) million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

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The decrease in net cash used in investing activities from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to the change in cash outflows from acquisitions of investment properties, development, building, and tenant improvements, and demand deposit from Brookfield U.S. Holdings. Funds used in the acquisitions of investment properties increased by $47.9 million as we acquired Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center, and The Centre at Salisbury during 2013 as compared to Grand Traverse Mall and The Mall at Turtle Creek during 2012. In addition, during 2012 we had a cash outflow from placing $150.0 million on deposit with Brookfield U.S. Holdings as compared to 2013 where we had a cash inflow from the withdrawal of the $150.0 million that was on deposit with Brookfield U.S. Holdings. The funds placed on deposit with Brookfield U.S.Holdings were used to fund our 2013 acquisitions, capital expenditures and tenant improvements, as well as the $100.0 million paydown of our 2012 Term Loan.
The increase in net cash used in investing activities from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to the 2012 acquisitions of $33.3 million, placing $150.0 million on deposit with Brookfield U.S. Holdings, and funding $22.3 million in restricted cash as required by our loan agreements.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $(56.0) million, $206.2 million and $(57.0) million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
The change in cash provided by (used in) financing activities from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to the proceeds we received from our rights offering in 2012 along with changes in our mortgages, notes, and loans payable. In March 2012, we received gross proceeds of $200.0 million from our rights offering compared to none received in 2013, which increased the funds provided by financing activities during 2012. Furthermore, during 2013, as a result of our refinancings we paid down $22.9 million of our mortgages, notes and loans payable, as compared to 2012 when we received net proceeds of $58.1 million.
The change in cash provided by (used in) financing activities from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to the proceeds received from our rights offering in 2012 along with changes in our mortgages, notes, and loans payable. During 2011 we did not receive any proceeds from a rights offering as we were not a stand-alone public company and could not issue common stock in our company.
Contractual Cash Obligations and Commitments
The following table aggregates our contractual cash obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
 
 
Long-term debt-principal(1)
 
$
67,285

 
$
60,224

 
$
362,579

 
$
259,589

 
$
325,821

 
$
388,631

 
$
1,464,129

Interest payments(2)
 
65,431

 
62,745

 
47,810

 
31,148

 
25,624

 
73,726

 
306,484

Operating lease obligations
 
1,218

 
1,221

 
1,235

 
1,261

 
1,147

 
3,377

 
9,459

Total
 
$
133,934

 
$
124,190

 
$
411,624

 
$
291,998

 
$
352,592

 
$
465,734

 
$
1,780,072


Explanatory Notes:

(1) Excludes $9.6 million of non-cash debt market rate adjustments.
(2) Based on rates as of December 31, 2013. Variable rates are based on LIBOR rate of 0.17%.
We lease land or buildings at certain properties from third parties. The leases generally provide us with a right of first refusal in the event of a proposed sale of the land by the landlord. Rental payments are expensed as incurred and have, to the extent applicable, been straight-lined over the term of the lease.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.
REIT Requirements
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, we must distribute or pay tax on 100% of our capital gains and we must distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to stockholders. To avoid current entity level U.S. federal income taxes, we plan to distribute 100% of our capital gains and ordinary income to our stockholders annually. We may not have sufficient liquidity to meet these distribution requirements. We have no present intention

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to pay any dividends on our common stock in the future other than in order to maintain our REIT status. Our board of directors may decide to pay dividends in the form of cash, common stock or a combination of cash and common stock.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
None.
Seasonality
Although we have a year-long temporary leasing program, occupancies for short-term tenants and, therefore, rental income recognized, are higher during the second half of the year. In addition, the majority of our tenants have December or January lease years for purposes of calculating annual overage rent amounts. Accordingly, overage rent thresholds are most commonly achieved in the fourth quarter. As a result, revenue production is generally highest in the fourth quarter of each year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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. For example, estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to fair values of assets and liabilities for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting, the useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, recoverable amounts of receivables, initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to acquisitions, impairment of long-lived assets, fair value of debt, and valuation of stock options granted. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are those that are both significant to the overall presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgements. Our critical accounting policies are those applicable to the following:

Properties

Acquisition accounting was applied to real estate assets within the Rouse portfolio either when GGP emerged from bankruptcy in November 2010 or upon any subsequent acquisition. Estimated cash flows and other valuation techniques were used to allocate the purchase price of acquired property between land, buildings and improvements, equipment, debt, liabilities assumed and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place tenant leases, acquired above and below-market tenant and ground leases and tenant relationships. After acquisition accounting is applied, the real estate assets are carried at the cost basis less accumulated depreciation. Real estate taxes and interest costs (including amortization of market rate adjustments and deferred financing costs) incurred during development periods are capitalized. Capitalized interest costs are based on qualified expenditures and interest rates in place during the development period. Capitalized real estate taxes, interest and interest related costs are amortized over lives which are consistent with the developed assets.

Pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other directly-related third party costs, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. In the event a development is no longer deemed to be probable, the costs previously capitalized are expensed.

Tenant improvements, either paid directly or in the form of construction allowances paid to tenants, are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the useful life or applicable lease term. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed when incurred. Expenditures for significant betterments and improvements are capitalized. In leasing tenant space, the Company may provide funding to the lessee through a tenant allowance. In accounting for a tenant allowance, the Company determines whether the allowance represents funding for the construction of leasehold improvements and evaluates the ownership of such improvements. If the Company is considered the owner of the leasehold improvements for accounting purposes, it capitalizes the amount of the tenant allowance and depreciates it over the shorter of the useful life of the leasehold improvements or the related lease term. If the tenant allowance represents a payment for a purpose other than funding leasehold improvements, or in the event that we are not considered the owner of the improvements for accounting purposes, the allowance is capitalized as a lease incentive and is recognized over the lease term as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis.

Depreciation or amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method based upon the following estimated useful lives:

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Years
Buildings and improvements
40
Equipment and fixtures
5 - 10
Tenant improvements
Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term
Impairment
 
Operating properties and intangible assets
 
Accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets require that if impairment indicators exist and the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than its carrying amount, an impairment provision should be recorded to write down the carrying amount of such asset to its fair value. We review all real estate assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators are assessed separately for each property and include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in real estate property net operating income and occupancy percentages, high loan to value ratio, and carrying values in excess of the fair values. Impairment indicators for pre-development costs, which are typically costs incurred during the beginning stages of a potential development and developments in progress, are assessed by project and include, but are not limited to, significant changes to our plans with respect to the project, significant changes in projected completion dates, revenues or cash flows, development costs, market factors and sustainability of development projects.

If an indicator of potential impairment exists, the asset is tested for recoverability by comparing its carrying amount to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Although the estimated fair value of certain assets may exceed the carrying amount, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount cannot be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows. To the extent an impairment provision is determined to be necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value is expensed to operations. In addition, the impairment provision is allocated proportionately to adjust the carrying amount of the asset group. The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the asset, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.
Recoverable Amounts of Receivables
We make periodic assessments of the collectibility of receivables (including those resulting from the difference between rental revenue recognized and rents currently due from tenants) based on a specific review of the risk of loss on specific accounts or amounts. The receivable analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers the nature and age of the receivables, the payment history and financial condition of the payee, the basis for any disputes or negotiations with the payee and other information which may impact collectibility. For straight-line rents receivable, the analysis considers the probability of collection of the unbilled deferred rent receivable given our experience regarding such amounts. The resulting estimates of any allowance or reserve related to the recovery of these items are subject to revision as these factors change and are sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on such payees.
Capitalization of Development and Leasing Costs
We capitalize the costs of development and leasing activities of our properties. The amount of capitalization depends, in part, on the identification and justifiable allocation of certain activities to specific projects and leases. Differences in methodologies of cost identification and documentation, as well as differing assumptions as to the time incurred on projects, can yield significant differences in the amounts capitalized and, as a result, the amount of depreciation recognized.
Revenue Recognition and Related Matters

Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Minimum rent revenues also include amounts collected from tenants to allow the termination of their leases prior to their scheduled termination dates as well as the amortization related to above and below-market tenant leases on acquired properties and lease inducements. Minimum rent revenues also includes percentage rents in lieu of minimum rent from those leases where we receive a percentage of tenant revenues.
Economy and Inflation
Substantially all of our tenant leases contain provisions designed to partially mitigate the negative impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling us to receive overage rent based on tenants' gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise, and/or escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. In addition, many of the leases expire each year which may enable us to replace or renew such expiring leases with new leases at higher rents. Finally, many of

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the existing leases require the tenants to pay amounts related to all, or substantially all, of their share of certain operating expenses, including CAM, real estate taxes and insurance, thereby partially reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation. In general, these amounts either vary annually based on actual expenditures or are set on an initial share of costs with provisions for annual increases. Inflation also poses a risk to us due to the probability of future increases in interest rates. Such increases would adversely impact us due to our outstanding variable-rate debt.
ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are subject to market risk associated with changes in interest rates both in terms of variable-rate debt and the cost of new fixed-rate debt upon maturity of existing debt. As of December 31, 2013, we had consolidated debt of $1.5 billion, including $433.1 million of variable-rate debt. A 25 basis point movement in the interest rate on the variable-rate debt would result in a $1.1 million annualized increase or decrease in consolidated interest expense and operating cash flows.

ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Reference is made to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule beginning on page 53 for the required information.

ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer participated in an evaluation by our management of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Based on their participation in that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2013 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or furnished under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Our CEO and CFO also participated in an evaluation by our management of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2013. That evaluation did not identify any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm obtained from Deloitte & Touche LLP relating to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992), our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2013. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report which is included herein.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Rouse Properties, Inc.
New York, New York
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Rouse Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit 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 effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated and combined financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 of the Company and our report dated March 5, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, NY
March 5, 2014


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ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable


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PART III
Except as provided below, the information required by this Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) is included in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2013 in connection with our 2014 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2014 Proxy Statement”) and is incorporated herein by reference. Such required information can be found in the sections of the 2014 Proxy Statement referenced below.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

See the information under the captions "Corporate Governance", "Proposal 1—Election of Directors" and "Executive Officers" contained in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. Copies of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are posted on our website at www.rouseproperties.com. Any amendments to, or waivers under, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that are required to be disclosed by the rules promulgated by the SEC or the NYSE will be disclosed on our website at www.rouseproperties.com.

ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
See the information under the captions "Corporate Governance," “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” contained in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference. However, the “Compensation Committee Report” shall not be deemed filed in this Annual Report.

ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
See the information under the captions “Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” contained in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
See the information under the captions “Corporate Governance” and “Related Person Transactions” contained in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
See the information under the caption “Proposal 2—Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” contained in the 2014 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.


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PART IV

ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(1)
Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Combined Financial Statement Schedule.
The consolidated and combined financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying Index to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule are filed as part of this Annual Report.
(2)
Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index on page 85
(3)
Separate Financial Statements.
Not applicable.


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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Index to Financial Statements and Schedules
Rouse Properties Inc.


53


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Rouse Properties, Inc.
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Rouse Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated and combined statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedule 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 and combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rouse Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, 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, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 5, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, NY
March 5, 2014















54




ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 


December 31,
2013

December 31,
2012
 

(In thousands)
Assets:

 


 

Investment in real estate:

 


 

Land

$
353,061


$
339,988

Buildings and equipment

1,595,070


1,312,767

Less accumulated depreciation

(142,432
)

(116,336
)
Net investment in real estate

1,805,699


1,536,419

Cash and cash equivalents

14,224


8,092

Restricted cash
 
46,836

 
44,559

Demand deposit from affiliate
 

 
150,163

Accounts receivable, net

30,444


25,976

Deferred expenses, net

46,055


40,406

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

76,252


99,458

Total assets

$
2,019,510


$
1,905,073








Liabilities:

 


 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable

$
1,454,546


$
1,283,491

Accounts payable and accrued expenses, net

109,683


88,686

Total liabilities

1,564,229


1,372,177








Commitments and contingencies




 
 
 
 
 
Equity:

 


 

Preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012
 

 

Common stock: $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 49,652,596 issued and 49,648,436 outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 49,246,087 issued and 49,235,528 outstanding at December 31, 2012

497


493

Class B common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 and 359,056 issued and 0 and 359,056 outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012



4

Additional paid-in capital

565,798


588,668

Accumulated deficit

(111,125
)

(56,380
)
Total stockholders' equity

455,170


532,785

Non-controlling interest

111


111

Total equity

455,281


532,896

Total liabilities and equity

$
2,019,510


$
1,905,073


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.


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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum rents
$
165,097

 
$
148,695

 
$
146,770

Tenant recoveries
66,061

 
64,638

 
65,375

Overage rents
5,943

 
5,912

 
5,242

Other
6,441

 
5,054

 
5,972

Total revenues
243,542

 
224,299

 
223,359

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating costs
60,288

 
57,482

 
54,014

Real estate taxes
22,089

 
22,827

 
22,851

Property maintenance costs
11,446

 
13,242

 
12,679

Marketing
3,734

 
3,602

 
3,902

Provision for doubtful accounts
887

 
1,855

 
583

General and administrative
21,971

 
20,652

 
11,302

Provision for impairment
15,159

 

 

Depreciation and amortization
66,497

 
67,709

 
73,571

Other
4,223

 
9,905

 
1,526

Total expenses
206,294

 
197,274

 
180,428

Operating income
37,248

 
27,025

 
42,931

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
548

 
755

 
36

Interest expense
(82,534
)
 
(90,103
)
 
(64,483
)
Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations
(44,738
)
 
(62,323
)
 
(21,516
)
Provision for income taxes
(844
)
 
(445
)
 
(533
)
Loss from continuing operations
(45,582
)
 
(62,768
)
 
(22,049
)
Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations
(23,158
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
13,995

 

 

Discontinued operations, net
(9,163
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
Net loss
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)

 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations per share - Basic and Diluted
$
(0.92
)
 
$
(1.36
)
 
$
(0.61
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share - Basic and Diluted
$
(1.11
)
 
$
(1.49
)
 
$
(0.75
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
$
0.52

 
$
0.21

 
$


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.

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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

 
Common
Stock (shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock (shares)
 
Common
Stock
 
Class B
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
GGP Equity
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Non-controlling Interest
 
Total
Equity
 
                                        (In thousands, except share amounts)
Balance at January 1, 2011

 

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
329,862

 
$

 
$

 
$
329,862

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 
(26,976
)
 

 

 
(26,976
)
Contributions from GGP, net

 

 

 

 

 
123,442

 

 

 
123,442

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
426,328

 
$

 
$

 
$
426,328

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2011

 

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
426,328

 
$

 
$

 
$
426,328

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 
(12,279
)
 
(56,380
)
 

 
(68,659
)
Comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to GGP prior to spin-off

 

 

 

 

 
(8,394
)
 

 

 
(8,394
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
111

 
111

Issuance of 35,547,049 shares of common stock and 359,056 shares of Class B common stock related to the spin-off and transfer of GGP equity on the spin-off date
35,547,049

 
359,056

 
356

 
4

 
405,295

 
(405,655
)
 

 

 

Issuance of 13,333,333 shares of common stock related to the rights offering
13,333,333

 

 
133

 

 
199,867

 

 

 

 
200,000

Offering costs

 

 

 

 
(8,392
)
 

 

 

 
(8,392
)
Dividends to common shareholders ($0.21 per share)

 

 

 

 
(10,422
)
 

 

 

 
(10,422
)
Treasury Stock
(10,559
)
 

 

 

 
(170
)
 

 

 

 
(170
)
Issuance and amortization of stock compensation
365,705

 

 
4

 

 
2,490

 

 

 

 
2,494

 Balance at December 31, 2012
49,235,528

 
359,056

 
$
493

 
$
4

 
$
588,668

 
$

 
$
(56,380
)
 
$
111

 
$
532,896

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Balance at December 31, 2012
49,235,528

 
359,056

 
$
493

 
$
4

 
$
588,668

 
$

 
$
(56,380
)
 
$
111

 
$
532,896

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 
(54,745
)
 

 
(54,745
)
Conversion of Class B share to common shares
359,056

 
(359,056
)
 
4

 
(4
)
 

 

 

 

 

Offering costs

 

 

 

 
(417
)
 

 

 

 
(417
)
Dividends to common shareholders ($0.52 per share)

 

 

 

 
(25,820
)
 

 

 

 
(25,820
)
Issuance and amortization of stock compensation
36,573

 

 

 

 
3,019

 

 

 

 
3,019

Exercise of options
10,880

 

 

 

 
161

 

 

 

 
161

Forfeited restricted shares
(4,160
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of treasury stock
10,559

 

 

 

 
187

 

 

 

 
187

 Balance at December 31, 2013
49,648,436

 

 
$
497

 
$

 
$
565,798

 
$

 
$
(111,125
)
 
$
111

 
$
455,281

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.

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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



 
Years ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 

 
 

 
 
Net loss
$
(54,745
)
 
$
(68,659
)
 
$
(26,976
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

 
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
888

 
1,919

 
601

Depreciation
60,557

 
64,550

 
71,592

Amortization
6,702

 
6,540

 
6,624

Amortization/write-off of deferred finance costs
12,519

 
9,926

 

Amortization/write-off of debt market rate adjustments
8,278

 
19,346

 
11,309

Amortization of above/below market leases and tenant inducements
16,973

 
24,153

 
25,194

Straight-line rent amortization
(3,517
)
 
(3,608
)
 
(6,031
)
Provision for impairment
36,821

 

 

Gain on extinguishment of debt
(14,324
)
 

 

Stock based compensation
3,019

 
1,801

 

Net changes:
 

 
 

 
 
Accounts receivable
(2,563
)
 
(6,889
)
 
(3,742
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,220

 
1,195

 
(2,371
)
Deferred expenses
(12,017
)
 
(7,140
)
 
(5,793
)
Restricted cash
39

 
(8,977
)
 
10,536

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2,752

 
4,120

 
(220
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
62,602

 
38,277

 
80,723

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 

 
 

 
 
Acquisitions of investment properties
(81,203
)
 
(33,331
)
 

Development, building and tenant improvements
(63,032
)
 
(31,012
)
 
(25,167
)
Demand deposit from affiliate
150,000

 
(150,000
)
 

Purchase of short term investment

 
(29,989
)
 

Sale of short term investment

 
29,989

 

Restricted cash
(6,229
)
 
(22,259
)
 
(203
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(464
)
 
(236,602
)
 
(25,370
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 

 
 

 
 
Proceeds received from rights offering

 
200,000

 

Proceeds received from stock option exercise
161

 

 

Payments for offering costs
(417
)
 
(8,392
)
 

Sale of treasury stock
187

 
(170
)
 

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 
111

 

Change in GGP investment, net

 
(8,394
)
 
111,494

Proceeds from refinance/issuance of mortgages, notes and loans payable
523,500

 
616,360

 

Borrowing under revolving line of credit
55,000

 
10,000

 

Principal payments on mortgages, notes and loans payable
(594,389
)
 
(558,262
)
 
(168,459
)
Repayment under revolving credit line
(7,000
)
 
(10,000
)
 

Dividends paid
(22,839
)
 
(6,943
)
 

Deferred financing costs
(10,209
)
 
(28,097
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(56,006
)
 
206,213

 
(56,965
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
6,132

 
7,888

 
(1,612
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
8,092

 
204

 
1,816

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
14,224

 
$
8,092

 
$
204

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



 
Years ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In thousands)
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 

 
 

 
 
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
$
61,564

 
$
67,822

 
$
59,943

Capitalized interest
(998
)
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-Cash Transactions:
 

 
 

 
 
Change in accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
12,237

 
$
4,281

 
$
50

Dividends declared, not yet paid
6,454

 
3,479

 

Other non-cash GGP investment, net

 

 
11,948

 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information related to acquisition accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash changes related to acquisition accounting:
 
 
 
 
 
Land
$
51,055

 
$
33,674

 
$

Buildings and equipment, net
217,011

 
109,601

 

Deferred expenses, net
4,583

 
1,276

 

Prepaid and other assets
9,983

 
6,682

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable
(266,641
)
 
(146,363
)
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(15,991
)
 
(4,870
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental non-cash information related to disposition:
 
 
 
 
 
Land
(26,108
)
 

 

Buildings and equipment, net
(33,015
)
 

 

Deferred expenses, net
(1,676
)
 

 

Prepaid and other assets
(4,281
)
 

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable
81,028

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
3,494

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements. 

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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1                            ORGANIZATION

General

Rouse Properties, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that was created to hold certain assets and liabilities of General Growth Properties, Inc ("GGP"). Prior to January 12, 2012, Rouse Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Rouse" or the "Company") were a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGP Limited Partnership (“GGP LP”). GGP distributed the assets and liabilities of 30 of its wholly-owned properties (“RPI Businesses”) to Rouse on January 12, 2012 (the “Spin-Off Date”). Before the spin-off, the Company had not conducted any business as a separate company and had no material assets or liabilities. The operations, assets and liabilities of the business were transferred to us by GGP on the Spin-Off Date and are presented as if the transferred business was our business for all historical periods described. As such, the Company's assets and liabilities on the Spin-Off Date are reflective of GGP's respective carrying values. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Rouse from January 12, 2012 through December 31, 2013 and to RPI Businesses before the Spin-Off Date. Before the Spin-Off Date, RPI Businesses were operated as subsidiaries of GGP, which operates as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). After the Spin-Off Date, the Company elected to continue to operate as a REIT.

Principles of Combination and Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 include the accounts of Rouse, as well as all subsidiaries of Rouse.  The accompanying consolidated and combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 include the consolidated accounts of Rouse and for the year ended December 31, 2012 include the consolidated accounts of Rouse and the combined accounts of RPI Businesses. The accompanying financial statements for the periods prior to the Spin-Off Date are prepared on a carve out basis from the consolidated financial statements of GGP using the historical results of operations and bases of the assets and liabilities of the transferred businesses and including allocations from GGP. Accordingly, the results presented for the year ended December 31, 2012 reflect the aggregate operations and changes in cash flows and equity on a carved-out basis for the period from January 1, 2012 through January 12, 2012 and on a consolidated basis from January 13, 2012 through December 31, 2012.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation and combination as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 except end-of-period intercompany balances on the Spin-Off Date between GGP and RPI Businesses which have been considered elements of RPI Businesses' equity. 

The Company's historical financial results reflect allocations for certain corporate costs and we believe such allocations are reasonable; however, such results do not reflect what our expenses would have been had the Company been operating as a separate stand-alone public company. The corporate allocations for the year ended December 31, 2012 include allocations for the period from January 1, 2012 through January 12, 2012 which aggregated $0.4 million.  The allocations for the year ended December 31, 2011 totaled $10.7 million. These allocations have been included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated and combined statements of operations. Costs of the services that were allocated or charged to us were based on either actual costs incurred or a proportion of costs estimated to be applicable to us based on a number of factors, most significantly our percentages of GGP’s adjusted revenue and gross leaseable area of assets and also the number of properties.

The Company operates in a single reportable segment referred to as its retail segment, which includes the operation, development and management of regional malls. Each of the Company's operating properties is considered a separate operating segment, as each property earns revenues and incurs expenses, individual operating results are reviewed and discrete financial information is available. We do not distinguish our operations based on geography, size or type and all operations are within the United States. No customer or tenant comprises more than 10% of consolidated and combined revenues, and the properties have similar economic characteristics. As a result, the Company’s operating properties are aggregated into a single reportable segment.


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ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 2                            SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Properties

Acquisition accounting was applied to real estate assets within the Rouse portfolio either when GGP emerged from bankruptcy in November 2010 or upon any subsequent acquisition. After acquisition accounting is applied, the real estate assets are carried at the cost basis less accumulated depreciation. Real estate taxes and interest costs incurred during development periods are capitalized. Capitalized interest costs are based on qualified expenditures and interest rates in place during the development period. Capitalized real estate taxes, interest and interest related costs are amortized over lives which are consistent with the developed assets.

Pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other directly-related third party costs, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. In the event a development is no longer deemed to be probable, the costs previously capitalized are expensed.

Tenant improvements, either paid directly or in the form of construction allowances paid to tenants, are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the useful life or applicable lease term. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed when incurred. Expenditures for significant betterments and improvements are capitalized. In leasing tenant space, the Company may provide funding to the lessee through a tenant allowance. In accounting for a tenant allowance, the Company determines whether the allowance represents funding for the construction of leasehold improvements and evaluates the ownership of such improvements. If the Company is considered the owner of the leasehold improvements for accounting purposes, it capitalizes the amount of the tenant allowance and depreciates it over the shorter of the useful life of the leasehold improvements or the related lease term. If the tenant allowance represents a payment for a purpose other than funding leasehold improvements, or in the event that the Company is not considered the owner of the improvements for accounting purposes, the allowance is capitalized as a lease incentive and is recognized over the lease term as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis.

Depreciation or amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method based upon the following estimated useful lives:
 
 
Years
Buildings and improvements
40
Equipment and fixtures
5 - 10
Tenant improvements
Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term

Impairment
 
Operating properties and intangible assets
 
Accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets require that if impairment indicators exist and the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than its carrying amount, an impairment provision should be recorded to write down the carrying amount of such asset to its fair value. The Company reviews all real estate assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators are assessed separately for each property and include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in real estate property net operating income and occupancy percentages, high loan to value ratios, and carrying values in excess of the fair values. Impairment indicators for pre-development costs, which are typically costs incurred during the beginning stages of a potential development and developments in progress, are assessed by project and include, but are not limited to, significant changes to the Company’s plans with respect to the project, significant changes in projected completion dates, revenues or cash flows, development costs, market factors and sustainability of development projects.

If an indicator of potential impairment exists, the asset is tested for recoverability by comparing its carrying amount to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Although the estimated fair value of certain assets may exceed the carrying amount, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount cannot be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows. To the extent an impairment provision is determined to be necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value is expensed to operations. In addition, the impairment provision is allocated proportionately to adjust the

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carrying amount of the asset group. The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the asset, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined there were events and circumstances which changed management's estimated holding period for The Boulevard Mall and The Steeplegate Mall.

During 2013, the servicer of the loan for The Boulevard Mall placed the loan into special servicing status and communicated to the Company that they would be unwilling to extend the term and discount the loan. As a result of this and the continued decline in operating results of the property, management concluded that it was in the best interest of the Company to convey the property to the lender. As the Company intended on conveying the property to the lender during 2013, the Company revised its intended hold period of this property to less than one year. The change in the hold period adjusted the undiscounted cash flows utilized in the impairment analysis and the Company concluded that the property was not recoverable. The Company recorded an impairment charge on the property of $21.7 million during the first quarter of 2013, as the aggregate carrying value was higher than the fair value of the property. This impairment charge is included in Loss from discontinued operations on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

In June 2013, the Company conveyed its interest in The Boulevard Mall to the lender, which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million, which is recorded in Discontinued operations, net, on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations (see Note 7).

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company was unable to advance prospective leases at The Steeplegate Mall, which changed management's intended holding period of this asset. Furthermore, the mortgage debt on this asset is due in August 2014 and without having advanced the prospective leasing, the Company does not anticipate funding additional capital for this asset. Without funding additional capital to reduce the mortgage debt to a lower loan to value ratio the Company may not be able to refinance the loan. Management determined that the carrying value of the property was not recoverable and therefore required an impairment charge. This impairment charge is included in the Provision for impairment on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $15.2 million as the aggregate carrying value was higher than the fair value of the property.

No impairment charges were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Acquisitions of Operating Properties

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method of accounting. Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques were used to allocate the purchase price between land, buildings and improvements, equipment, debt, liabilities assumed and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place tenant leases, acquired above and below-market tenant and ground leases and tenant relationships. No significant value had been ascribed to tenant relationships of the acquired properties in 2013 (see Note 3).


















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Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following table summarizes our intangible assets and liabilities as a result of the application of acquisition accounting:
 
Gross Asset
(Liability)
 
Accumulated
(Amortization)/
Accretion
 
Net Carrying
Amount
 
(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

Tenant leases:
 

 
 

 
 

In-place value
$
100,125

 
$
(37,888
)
 
$
62,237

Above-market
132,986

 
(64,303
)
 
68,683

Below-market
(59,641
)
 
19,394

 
(40,247
)
Ground leases:
 

 
 

 
 

Below-market
2,173

 
(392
)
 
1,781

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 

 
 

 
 

Tenant leases:
 

 
 

 
 

In-place value
$
97,887

 
$
(39,681
)
 
$
58,206

Above-market
151,936

 
(62,529
)
 
89,407

Below-market
(53,558
)
 
18,490

 
(35,068
)
Ground leases:
 

 
 

 
 

Below-market
2,173

 
(267
)
 
1,906


The gross asset balances of the in-place value of tenant leases are included in buildings and equipment on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Acquired in-place tenant leases are amortized over periods that approximate the related lease terms. The above-market tenant and below-market ground leases are included in prepaid expenses and other assets, and below-market tenant leases are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses as detailed in Notes 4 and 6, respectively.
 
Amortization of in-place intangible assets and liabilities decreased the Company's net income by $17.2 million, $22.4 million and $32.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization of in place intangibles are included in depreciation and amortization on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

Amortization of above-market and below-market lease intangibles decreased the Company's revenue by $15.7 million, $21.7 million and $22.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization of above-market and below-market leasing intangibles are included in minimum rents on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

Future amortization/accretion of these intangibles is estimated to decrease the Company's net income as follows:
Year
 
In-place lease intangibles
 
Above/(below) market leases, net
 
 
(In thousands)
2014
 
$
17,477

 
$
12,071

2015
 
$
12,181

 
$
9,305

2016
 
$
8,758

 
$
6,609

2017
 
$
5,884

 
$
4,275

2018
 
$
4,094

 
$
1,169


Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all demand deposits with a maturity of three months or less, at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents.

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Restricted Cash
 
Restricted cash consists of security deposits and cash escrowed under loan agreements for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance, tenant improvements, capital renovations and capital improvements. 

Revenue Recognition and Related Matters
 
Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Minimum rent revenues also include amounts collected from tenants to allow the termination of their leases prior to their scheduled termination dates as well as the amortization related to above and below-market tenant leases on acquired properties and tenant inducements. Minimum rent revenues also includes percentage rents in lieu of minimum rent from those leases where we receive a percentage of tenant revenues. The following is a summary of amortization of straight-line rent, lease termination income, net amortization related to above and below-market tenant leases, amortization of tenant inducements, and percentage rent in lieu of minimum rent for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands)
Straight-line rent amortization
 
$
3,488

 
$
3,440

 
$
5,676

Lease termination income
 
413

 
433

 
1,389

Net amortization of above and below-market tenant leases
 
(15,672
)
 
(21,700
)
 
(22,623
)
Amortization of tenant inducement
 
(1,000
)
 

 

Percentage rents in lieu of minimum rent
 
7,071

 
8,631

 
9,232


Straight-line rent receivables represent the current net cumulative rents recognized prior to when billed and collectible, as provided by the terms of the leases. The following is a summary of straight-line rent receivables, which are included in accounts receivable, net, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reduced for allowances for doubtful accounts:

 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
Straight-line rent receivables, net
$
12,645

 
$
9,694


The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of accounts receivable, including straight-line rents, which is estimated to be uncollectible. Such allowances are reviewed periodically based upon our recovery experience. The Company also evaluates the probability of collecting future rent which is recognized currently under a straight-line methodology. This analysis considers the long term nature of our leases, as a certain portion of the straight-line rent currently recognizable will not be billed to the tenant until future periods. Our experience relative to unbilled straight-line rent receivable is that a certain portion of the amounts recorded as straight-line rental revenue are never collected from (or billed to) tenants due to early lease terminations. For that portion of the recognized deferred rent that is not deemed to be probable of collection, an allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided. Accounts receivable are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.8 million and $2.5 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The following table summarizes the changes in allowance for doubtful accounts for all receivables:

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2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
2,545

 
$
2,943

 
$
4,070

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
887

 
1,919

 
601

Write-offs
 
(634
)
 
(2,317
)
 
(1,728
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
2,798

 
$
2,545

 
$
2,943

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tenant recoveries are recoveries from tenants that are established in the leases or computed based upon a formula related to real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses and are generally recognized as revenues in the period the related costs are incurred. The Company makes certain assumptions and judgments in estimating the reimbursements at the end of each reporting period. The Company does not expect the actual results to materially differ from the estimated reimbursement.

Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed-upon minimum amount. Overage rent is calculated by multiplying the sales in excess of the minimum amount by a percentage defined in the lease. Overage rent is recognized on an accrual basis once tenant sales exceed contractual tenant lease thresholds.

Other revenues generally consist of amounts earned by the Company for vending, advertising, and marketing revenues earned at our malls and is recognized on an accrual basis over the related service period.

Loss Per Share
 
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated similarily, however it reflects potential dilution of securities by adding other potential shares of common stock, including stock options and nonvested restricted stock, to the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were 2,579,171 and 1,945,643 stock options outstanding, respectively, that potentially could be converted into shares of common stock and 278,617 and 263,669 shares of nonvested restricted stock outstanding, respectively. These stock options and shares of restricted stock have been excluded from this computation, as their effect is anti-dilutive.

In connection with the spin-off, on January 12, 2012, GGP distributed to its stockholders 35,547,049 shares of our common stock and retained 359,056 shares of our Class B common stock. This share amount is being utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") for all periods presented prior to the spin-off as our common stock was not traded prior to January 12, 2012 and there were no dilutive securities in the prior periods. On February 6, 2013, the 359,056 shares of our Class B common stock were converted into 359,056 shares of our common stock, at the request of the holders of the Company's Class B common stock.

The Company had the following weighted-average shares outstanding:

 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Weighted average shares - basic and diluted
 
49,344,927
 
46,149,893

 
35,906,105


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).  GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value:

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

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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, the Company utilizes 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, the Company's 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 the sale or disposition of these assets.

The following table summarizes the assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as a result of the impairment charges recorded as of December 31, 2013:
 
 
Total Fair Value Measurement
 
Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year ended December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in Real Estate (1)
 
$
33,475

 
$

 
$


$
33,475

Explanatory Note:
(1) Refer to "Impairment" above for additional information regarding impairment.

The following is a reconciliation of the carrying value of properties that were impaired during the year ended December 31, 2013:

 
 
Boulevard Mall (1)
 
Steeplegate Mall (1)
Beginning carrying value, January 1, 2013
 
84,175

 
51,687

Capital expenditures
 

 
885

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
(928
)
 
(2,624
)
Loss on impairment of real estate
 
(21,661
)
 
(15,159
)
Disposition of real estate asset
 
(61,586
)
 

Ending carrying value, December 31, 2013
 

 
34,789

Explanatory Note:
(1) The carrying value includes each mall's respective land, building, in-place lease value, and above and below market lease values.

The Company estimates fair value relating to impairment assessments based upon discounted cash flows that include all projected cash inflows and outflows over a specific holding period. Such projected cash flows are comprised of contractual rental revenues and forecasted rental revenues and expenses based upon market conditions and expectations for growth. Capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based on a reasonable range of current market rates for each property analyzed. Based upon these inputs, the Company determined that its valuation of a property using a discounted cash flow model was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table sets forth quantitative information about the unobservable inputs of the Company's Level 3 real estate, which are recorded at fair values as of December 31, 2013:

Unobservable Quantitative Inputs
 
Discount Rate
10
%
Terminal Capitalization Rate
9
%

The Company's financial instruments are short term in nature and as such their fair values approximate their carrying amount in our consolidated and combined financial statements except for debt. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, management’s estimates of fair value are presented below. The Company estimated the fair value of the debt using a future discounted cash flow analysis

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based on the use and weighting of multiple market inputs. Based on the frequency and availability of market data, the inputs used to measure the estimated fair value of debt are Level 3 inputs. The primary sensitivity in these calculations is based on the selection of appropriate discount rates. 

 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated Fair
Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated Fair
Value
 
(In thousands)
Fixed-rate debt
$
1,021,432

 
$
1,013,726

 
$
995,545

 
$
1,040,964

Variable-rate debt
433,114

 
434,508

 
287,946

 
287,946

Total mortgages, notes and loans payable
$
1,454,546

 
$
1,448,234

 
$
1,283,491

 
$
1,328,910


Offering Costs

Costs associated with the issuance of common stock and rights offering to the Company's stockholders were deferred and charged against the gross proceeds of the offering upon the sale of shares during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (see Note 9).

Leases

Leases which transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership to tenants are considered finance leases and the present values of the minimum lease payments and the estimated residual values of the leased properties, if any, are accounted for as receivables. Leases which transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership to the Company are considered capital leases and the present values of the minimum lease payments are accounted for as assets and liabilities. All other leases are treated as operating leases. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of the Company's leases are treated as operating leases.
 
Deferred Expenses
 
Deferred expenses are comprised of deferred lease costs incurred in connection with obtaining new tenants or renewals of lease agreements with current tenants, which are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis (which approximates the effective interest method) over the lives of the related mortgages, notes, and loans payable.  The following table summarizes our deferred lease and financing costs:

 
Gross Asset
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Amount
 
(In thousands)
December 31, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

Deferred lease costs
$
43,570

 
$
(12,039
)
 
$
31,531

Deferred financing costs
18,979

 
(4,455
)
 
14,524

Total
$
62,549

 
$
(16,494
)
 
$
46,055

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 

 
 

 
 

Deferred lease costs
$
31,397

 
$
(9,162
)
 
$
22,235

Deferred financing costs
25,068

 
(6,897
)
 
18,171

Total
$
56,465

 
$
(16,059
)
 
$
40,406

 
Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes all stock-based compensation to employees, including grants of employee stock options and restricted stock awards, in the financial statements as compensation cost. The compensation cost is amortized over the respective vesting period based on their fair value on the date of grant.

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Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company evaluates any potential asset retirement obligations, including those related to disposal of asbestos containing materials and environmental remediation liabilities. The Company recognizes the fair value of such obligations in the period incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be determined. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, a preliminary estimate of the cost of the environmental remediation liability is approximately $4.7 million and $4.5 million, respectively, which is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ultimate cost of remediation to be incurred by the Company in the future may differ from the estimates as of December 31, 2013.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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. For example, estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to fair values of assets and liabilities for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting, the useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, recoverable amounts of receivables, impairment of long-lived assets and fair value of debt. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

Reclassification

As a result of the disposition of The Boulevard Mall, certain prior period amounts included on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations and related notes have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 7).

NOTE 3                                                    ACQUISITIONS
 
The Company includes the results of operations of real estate assets acquired in the consolidated and combined statements of operations from the date of the related transaction.

 
Date Acquired
 
Property Name
 
Location
 
Square Footage Acquired
 
Purchase Price
2013 Acquisitions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
07/24/2013
 
Greenville Mall (1) (2)
 
Greenville, NC
 
413,759

 
$
48,900

 
12/11/2013
 
Chesterfield Towne Center (1) (3)
 
Richmond, VA
 
1,016,258

 
165,500

 
12/11/2013
 
The Centre at Salisbury (1) (4)
 
Salisbury, MD
 
721,396

 
127,000

 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
2,151,413

 
$
341,400

2012 Acquisitions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2/21/2012
 
Grand Traverse Mall (1)(5)
 
Grand Traverse, MI
 
306,241

 
$
62,000

 
12/28/2012
 
The Mall at Turtle Creek (1)(6)
 
Jonesboro, AR
 
367,919

 
96,300

 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
674,160

 
$
158,300

Explanatory Notes:

(1) Rouse acquired a 100% interest in the mall.
(2) The Company assumed an existing $41.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan with the acquisition. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.29%, matures in December 2015, and amortizes over 30 years. A fair value adjustment of $0.2 million was recorded as a result of the mortgage assumption.    
(3) The Company assumed an existing $109.7 million non-recourse mortgage loan with the acquisition. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.75%, matures in October 2022, and amortizes over 30 years. A fair value adjustment of $1.3 million was recorded as a result of the mortgage assumption.      
(4) The Company assumed an existing $115.0 million partial recourse mortgage loan with the acquisition. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.79%, matures in May 2016, and is interest only. A fair value adjustment of $1.2 million was recorded as a result of the mortgage assumption.
(5) The Company assumed a restructured and discounted $62.0 million, non-recourse mortgage loan with the acquisition. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.02%, matures in February 2017 and amortizes over 30 years. No fair value adjustment was recorded as a result of this mortgage assumption.
(6) The Company assumed a $79.5 million, non-recourse mortgage loan with the acquisition. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.54%, matures in June 2016 and amortizes over 30 years. A fair value adjustment of $4.8 million was recorded as a result of this mortgage assumption.



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The following table presents certain additional information regarding the Company's acquisitions during 2013 and 2012:
 
Property Name
 
Land
 
Building and Improvements
 
Acquired Lease Intangibles
 
Acquired Above Market Lease Intangibles
 
Acquired Below Market Lease Intangibles
 
Other
2013 Acquisitions
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Greenville Mall (1)
 
$
9,088

 
$
36,961

 
$
5,076

 
$
1,098

 
$
(4,521
)
 
$
1,430

 
Chesterfield Towne Center (2)
 
19,387

 
135,825

 
8,755

 
4,843

 
(6,741
)
 
2,181

 
The Centre at Salisbury (3)
 
22,580

 
96,050

 
9,326

 
4,043

 
(4,729
)
 
972

 
Total
 
$
51,055

 
$
268,836

 
$
23,157

 
$
9,984

 
$
(15,991
)
 
$
4,583

2012 Acquisitions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Traverse Mall
 
$
11,420

 
$
40,046

 
$
6,363

 
$
4,210

 
$
(430
)
 
$

 
The Mall at Turtle Creek (4)
 
22,254

 
72,145

 
7,434

 
2,472

 
(4,440
)
 
1,276

 
Total
 
$
33,674

 
$
112,191

 
$
13,797

 
$
6,682

 
$
(4,870
)
 
$
1,276

Explanatory Notes:
(1) Excludes fair value adjustment on mortgage assumption of $0.2 million.
(2) Excludes fair value adjustment on mortgage assumption of $1.3 million.
(3) Excludes fair value adjustment on mortgage assumption of $1.2 million.
(4) Excludes fair value adjustment on mortgage assumption of $4.8 million.

The Company incurred acquisition and transaction related costs of $2.1 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No costs were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2011. Acquisition and transaction related costs consist of due diligence costs such as legal fees, environmental studies, and closing costs. These costs were recorded in other expense on our consolidated and combined statements of operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded approximately $4.8 million in revenues and $1.1 million in net loss related to the acquisitions of Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center and the The Centre at Salisbury. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded approximately $7.4 million in revenues and $2.8 million in net loss related to the acquisitions of Grand Traverse and The Mall at Turtle Creek.

The following condensed pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes pro forma adjustments related to the 2013 acquisitions of Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center and The Centre at Salisbury, which are presented assuming the acquisitions had been consummated as of January 1, 2013. The following condensed pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes pro forma adjustments related to the 2013 acquisitions of Greenville Mall, Chesterfield Towne Center and The Centre at Salisbury, as well as the 2012 acquisitions of Grand Traverse Mall and The Mall at Turtle Creek, which are presented assuming the acquisitions had been consummated as of January 1, 2012.

The following condensed pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been assuming the acquisitions had been consummated as of January 1, 2013 and 2012, nor does it purport to represent the results of operations for future periods. Pro forma adjustments include above and below-market amortization, straight-line rent, interest expense, and depreciation and amortization.


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For the year ended December 31, 2013
 
 
As Adjusted (Unaudited)
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Total revenues
 
$
279,264

Net loss
 
(56,570
)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
 
$
(1.15
)
Weighted average shares - basic and dilutive
 
49,344,927


 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2012
 
 
As Adjusted (Unaudited)
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Total revenues
 
$
273,306

Net loss
 
(72,965
)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
 
$
(1.58
)
Weighted average shares - basic and dilutive
 
46,149,893


NOTE 4                                                    PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET

The following table summarizes the significant components of prepaid expenses and other assets, net:
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(In thousands)
Above-market tenant leases, net (Note 2)
$
68,683

 
$
89,407

Prepaid expenses
4,776

 
3,563

Below-market ground leases, net (Note 2)
1,781

 
1,906

Deposits
682

 
796

Other
330

 
3,786

Total prepaid expenses and other assets, net
$
76,252

 
$
99,458



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NOTE 5                                                    MORTGAGES, NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE
 
Mortgages, notes and loans payable are summarized as follows:
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
Interest Rate at December 31, 2013
 
Schedule Maturity Date
Fixed-rate debt:
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
West Valley Mall (1)
$

 
$
48,509

 
3.43
%
 

Southland Mall (CA) (1)

 
73,534

 
3.62

 

Newpark Mall (1)

 
63,552

 
7.45

 

The Boulevard Mall

 
97,972

 
4.27

 

Steeplegate
47,970

 
49,777

 
4.94

 
August 2014

Greenville Mall (1)
41,375

 

 
5.29

 
December 2015

Vista Ridge Mall
71,270

 
73,821

 
6.87

 
April 2016

Washington Park Mall
10,872

 
11,219

 
5.35

 
April 2016

The Centre at Salisbury (1)
115,000

 

 
5.79

 
May 2016

The Mall at Turtle Creek
78,615

 
79,521

 
6.54

 
June 2016

Collin Creek
60,206

 
62,147

 
6.78

 
July 2016

Bayshore Mall
27,720

 
28,651

 
7.13

 
August 2016

Grand Traverse
60,429

 
61,333

 
5.02

 
February 2017

Sikes Senter
55,494

 
57,171

 
5.20

 
June 2017

Knollwood Mall
36,281

 
37,331

 
5.35

 
October 2017

Pierre Bossier (1)
47,400

 
48,055

 
4.94

 
May 2022

Pierre Bossier Anchor
3,718

 
3,791

 
4.85

 
May 2022

Southland Center (MI) (1)
77,205

 
78,314

 
5.09

 
July 2022

Chesterfield Towne Center (1)
109,737

 

 
4.75

 
October 2022

Animas Valley (1)
50,911

 
51,731

 
4.41

 
November 2022

Lakeland Mall (1)
69,241

 
50,630

 
4.17

 
March 2023

Valley Hills Mall (1)
67,572

 
52,280

 
4.47

 
July 2023

Total Fixed-rate debt
$
1,031,016

 
$
1,029,339

 
 
 
 
     Less: Market rate adjustments
(9,583
)
 
(33,794
)
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,021,433

 
$
995,545

 
 
 
 
Variable- rate debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NewPark Mall (1)(2)
$
66,113

 
$

 
4.22
%
 
May 2017

West Valley Mall (1)(3)
59,000

 

 
1.92

 
September 2018

2013 Term Loan (4)
260,000

 

 
2.52

 
November 2018

2012 Term Loan (5)

 
287,946

 
4.71

 
January 2015

2013 Revolver (4)
48,000

 

 
2.51

 
November 2017

Total Variable-rate debt:
$
433,113

 
$
287,946

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total mortgages, notes and loan payable
$
1,454,546

 
$
1,283,491

 
 
 
 

Explanatory Notes:

(1) See the significant property loan refinancings and acquisitions table below under "—Property-Level Debt" in this Note 5 for additional information regarding the debt related to each property.
(2) LIBOR (30 day) plus 405 basis points.
(3) LIBOR (30 day) plus 175 basis points.
(4) LIBOR (30 day) plus 235 basis points.
(5) LIBOR (30 day) plus 450 basis points.

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Property-Level Debt

The Company had individual property-level debt (the “Property-Level Debt”) on 19 of its 34 assets, representing $1.2 billion (excluding $9.6 million of market rate adjustments) as of December 31, 2013. The Property-Level Debt has a weighted average interest rate of 5.2% and an average remaining term of 5.0 years. The Property-Level Debt is stand-alone (not cross-collateralized) first mortgage debt and is generally non-recourse to the Company with the exception of customary contingent guarantees/indemnities.

The following is a summary of significant property loan refinancings and acquisitions that occurred during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 ($ in thousands):
Property
 
Date
 
Balance at Date of Refinancing
 
Interest Rate
 
Balance of New Loan
 
New Interest Rate
 
Net Proceeds (1)
 
Maturity
2013
 
 
 
 
Lakeland Mall (2) 
 
March 2013
 
$
50,300

 
5.12
%
 
$
70,000

 
4.17
%
 
$
13,400

 
March 2023
NewPark Mall (3)
 
May 2013
 
62,900

 
7.45
%
 
66,500

 
LIBOR + 4.05%

 
1,100

 
May 2017
Valley Hills Mall
 
June 2013
 
51,400

 
4.73
%
 
68,000

 
4.47
%
 
15,000

 
July 2023
Greenville Mall
 
July 2013
 

 

 
41,700

 
5.29
%
 

 
December 2015
West Valley Mall (4)
 
September 2013
 
47,100

 
3.43
%
 
59,000

 
LIBOR + 1.75%

 
4,400

 
September 2018
Chesterfield Towne Center
 
December 2013
 

 

 
109,737

 
4.75
%
 

 
October 2022
The Centre at Salisbury (5)
 
December 2013
 

 

 
115,000

 
5.79
%
 

 
May 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Traverse Mall
 
February 2012
 
$

 

 
$
62,000

 
5.02
%
 
$

 
February 2017
Pierre Bossier Mall
 
May 2012
 
38,200

 
LIBOR + 5.00%
 
48,500

 
4.94
%
 
10,300

 
May 2022
Southland Center Mall
 
June 2012
 
70,200

 
LIBOR + 5.00%
 
78,800

 
5.09
%
 
8,200

 
July 2022
Animas Valley Mall
 
October 2012
 
37,100

 
LIBOR + 4.50%
 
51,800

 
4.41
%
 
14,300

 
November 2022
The Mall at Turtle Creek
 
December 2012
 

 

 
79,500

 
6.54
%
 

 
June 2016
Explanatory Notes:
(1) Net proceeds is net of closing costs.
(2) On March 6, 2013, the loan associated with the Lakeland Mall was refinanced for $65.0 million. Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, the loan was increased by $5.0 million to $70.0 million in order to partially fund the acquisition of an anchor building previously owned by a third party.
(3) The loan provides for an additional subsequent funding of $5.0 million upon achieving certain conditions for a total funding of $71.5 million.
(4) The loan is interest-only for the first three years and amortizes on a 30 year schedule thereafter. The loan has a five year extension option subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions.
(5) The loan is interest-only.

Corporate Facilities

2013 Senior Facility

On November 22, 2013, the Company entered into a $510.0 million secured credit facility that provides borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $250.0 million (the "2013 Revolver") and a $260.0 million senior secured term loan (the "2013 Term Loan" and together with the 2013 Revolver, the "2013 Senior Facility"). The Company has the option, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, to exercise an "accordion" provision to increase the commitments under the 2013 Revolver and/or incur additional term loans in the aggregate amount of $250.0 million such that the aggregate amount of the commitments and outstanding loans under the 2013 Secured Facility does not exceed $760.0 million. Borrowings on the 2013 Senior Facility bear interest at LIBOR + 185 to 300 basis points based on the Company's corporate leverage. Proceeds from the 2013 Senior Facility were used to retire the Company's 2012 Senior Facility, including the 2012 Revolver and the 2012 Term Loan, and the $70.9 million non recourse mortgage loan on The Southland Mall in California prior to its maturity date in January 2014.

The 2013 Revolver has an initial term of four years with a one year extension option and the 2013 Term Loan has a term of five years. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has drawn $48.0 million on the 2013 Revolver and the outstanding balance on the 2013 Term Loan was $260.0 million.

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The Company is required to pay an unused fee related to the 2013 Revolver equal to 0.20% per year if the aggregate unused amount is greater than or equal to 50% of the Revolver or 0.30% per year if the aggregate unused amount is less than 50% of the Revolver.  The default interest rate following a payment event of default under the 2013 Senior Facility is 3.00% more than the then-applicable interest rate. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $0.1 million of unused fees related to the 2013 Revolver.

The 2013 Senior Facility contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and defaults that are customary for such a real estate loan. In addition, the 2013 Senior Facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants, including borrowing base loan to value and debt yield, corporate maximum leverage ratio, minimum ratio of adjusted consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization to fixed charges, minimum tangible net worth, minimum mortgaged property requirement, maximum unhedged variable rate debt and maximum recourse indebtedness. Failure to comply with the covenants in the 2013 Senior Facility would result in a default thereunder and, absent a waiver or an amendment from our lenders, permit the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings under the 2013 Senior Facility. No assurance can be given that we would be successful in obtaining such waiver or amendment in this current financial climate, or that any accommodations that we were able to negotiate would be on terms as favorable as those in the 2013 Senior Facility. In addition, any such default may result in the cross-default of our other indebtedness. As of December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all of the debt covenants related to the 2013 Senior Facility.

2012 Senior Facility

On the Spin-Off Date, the Company entered into a senior secured credit facility that provided borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $50.0 million (the “2012 Revolver”) and a senior secured term loan (the “2012 Term Loan” and, together with the Revolver, the “2012 Senior Facility”), which provided an advance of approximately $433.5 million and was a direct obligation of the Company. The 2012 Senior Facility closed concurrently with the consummation of the spin-off and had a term of three years. During 2012, the outstanding balance on the 2012 Term Loan decreased from $433.5 million to $287.9 million due to the repayments on the 2012 Term Loan concurrent with the refinancing of the Pierre Bossier, Southland Center, and Animas Valley Malls. In addition, during 2012, the interest rate was renegotiated from LIBOR plus 5.0% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%) to LIBOR plus 4.5% (with no LIBOR floor). In January 2013, in order to maintain the same level of liquidity, the Company paid down an additional $100.0 million on the 2012 Term Loan and increased the 2012 Revolver from $50.0 million to $150.0 million. In conjunction with the Company's entrance into the 2013 Senior Facility the 2012 Senior Facility was terminated.

The Company was required to pay an unused fee related to the 2012 Revolver equal to 0.30% per year if the aggregate unused amount was greater than or equal to 50% of the 2012 Revolver or 0.25% per year if the aggregate unused amount was less than 50% of the 2012 Revolver. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $0.4 million of unused fees related to the 2012 Revolver.

During 2012, the Company also entered into a subordinated unsecured revolving credit facility with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., a related party, that provided borrowings on a revolving basis of up to $100.0 million (the “Subordinated Facility”). The Subordinated Facility had a term of three years and six months and bore interest at LIBOR (with a LIBOR floor of 1%) plus 8.50%. The default interest rate following a payment event of default under the Subordinated Facility was 2.00% more than the then-applicable interest rate. Interest was payable monthly.  In addition, the Company was required to pay a semiannual revolving credit fee of $0.3 million. On November 22, 2013, in conjunction with the Company's entrance into the 2013 Senior Facility, the Subordinated Facility was terminated.


As of December 31, 2013, $1.9 billion of land, buildings and equipment (before accumulated depreciation) have been pledged as collateral for our mortgages, notes and loans payable. Certain mortgage notes payable may be prepaid but are generally subject to a prepayment penalty equal to a yield-maintenance premium, defeasance or a percentage of the loan balance. The weighted-average interest rate on our collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable was approximately 4.6% and 5.2%, respectively, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2013, the average remaining term was 4.9 years.






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As of December 31, 2013, future scheduled maturities of outstanding long term debt obligations are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
 
Total
2014
 
$
67,285

2015
 
60,224

2016
 
362,579

2017
 
259,589

2018
 
325,821

Thereafter
 
388,631

 
 
$
1,464,129

Unamortized market rate adjustment
 
(9,583
)
Total mortgages, notes and loans payable
 
$
1,454,546


Interest Rate Caps

The Company entered into a hedge transaction related to a portion of its 2012 Term Loan at a cost of approximately $0.1 million during 2012.  This hedge transaction was for an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $110.0 million and capped the daily LIBOR at 1%. The interest rate cap expired on January 12, 2013.

On May 10, 2013, the Company entered into a hedge transaction related to the non-recourse mortgage loan on NewPark Mall for a cost of approximately $0.1 million. This hedge transaction was for an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $66.5 million and caps the LIBOR at 4.5%. The interest rate cap expires on May 10, 2016.

NOTE 6                                                ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES, NET
 
The following table summarizes the significant components of accounts payable and accrued expenses, net:
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
(In thousands)
Below-market tenant leases, net (Note 2)
$
40,247

 
$
35,068

Construction payable
21,821

 
9,979

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
10,310

 
12,696

Deferred income
6,539

 
3,201

Accrued dividend
6,454

 
3,479

Accrued payroll and other employee liabilities
7,942

 
1,230

Accrued real estate taxes
5,640

 
9,894

Asset retirement obligation liability
4,745

 
4,503

Accrued interest
4,213

 
3,546

Tenant and other deposits
1,249

 
1,629

Other
523

 
3,461

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses, net
$
109,683

 
$
88,686









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NOTE 7                                                   DISPOSITIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF INTEREST IN OPERATING PROPERTIES

The Company's disposition and gain on extinguishment of debt, for the periods presented, are included in discontinued operations in the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations and are summarized in the table set forth below.

In June 2013, the Company conveyed its interest in The Boulevard Mall to the lender of the loan related to the property. The property had been transferred to special servicing in January 2013 and was conveyed to the lender in June 2013 in full satisfaction of the debt. This resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Additionally, the conveyance of the property was structured as a reverse like-kind exchange transaction under Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) Section 1031 for income tax purposes.
 
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Total revenues
 
$
4,812

 
$
9,675

 
$
11,457

Operating expenses including depreciation and amortization
 
3,082

 
8,780

 
9,883

Provision for impairment
 
21,661

 

 

  Total expenses
 
24,743

 
8,780

 
9,883

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating income (loss)
 
(19,931
)
 
895

 
1,574

Interest expense
 
(3,227
)
 
(6,786
)
 
(6,501
)
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
(23,158
)
 
(5,891
)
 
(4,927
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
13,995

 

 

Net loss from discontinued operations
 
$
(9,163
)
 
$
(5,891
)
 
$
(4,927
)
Net loss from discontinued operations per share- Basic and Diluted
 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.14
)


NOTE 8                                                   INCOME TAXES
 
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with the filing of its tax return for the 2011 fiscal year. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has met the requirements of a REIT for the 2012 fiscal year and has filed the tax returns accordingly. Subject to its ability to meet the requirements of a REIT, the Company intends to maintain this status in future periods.

To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income and to either distribute capital gains to stockholders, or pay corporate income tax on the undistributed capital gains. In addition, the Company is required to meet certain asset and income tests.
 
As a REIT, the Company will generally not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes currently to our stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income or property, and to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.

The Company has a subsidiary that it elected to treat as a taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS), which is subject to federal and state income taxes. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred approximately $0.08 million and $0.1 million in taxes associated with the TRS subsidiary, which are recorded in Provision for income taxes on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

NOTE 9                                                    COMMON STOCK

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On January 12, 2012, GGP distributed the assets and liabilities of RPI Businesses to Rouse. Pursuant to the spin-off, the Company received certain of the assets and liabilities of GGP. Upon this spin-off the Company issued 35,547,049 shares of our common stock to the existing GGP shareholders. In connection therewith $405.3 million of GGP’s equity was converted to paid-in capital. The GGP shareholders received approximately 0.0375 shares of Rouse common stock for every share of GGP common stock owned as of the record date of December 31, 2011. The Company also issued 359,056 shares of our Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, to GGP LP.  The Class B common stock has the same rights as the Rouse common stock, except the holders of Class B common stock do not have any voting rights. On February 6, 2013, the 359,056 shares of our Class B common stock were exchanged for 359,056 shares of our common stock, at the request of the stockholders.

On March 26, 2012, the Company completed a rights offering and backstop purchase. Under the terms of the rights offering and backstop purchase, the Company issued 13,333,333 shares of our common stock at a subscription price of $15.00 per share. Net proceeds of the rights offering and backstop purchase approximated $191.6 million.

On March 26, 2013, the Company sold 10,559 shares of the Company's common stock that were held as treasury stock at a stock price of $17.91 per share.

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. and its affiliates owned (collectively, "Brookfield") approximately 42.5% of the Company as of December 31, 2013.

Dividends

On February 28, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors declared a first quarter common stock dividend of $0.13 per share which was paid on April 29, 2013 to stockholders of record on April 15, 2013.

On May 2, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors declared a second quarter common stock dividend of $0.13 per share which was paid on July 31, 2013 to stockholders of record on July 15, 2013.

On August 1, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors declared a third quarter common stock dividend of $0.13 per share which was paid on October 31, 2013 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2013.

On October 31, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter common stock dividend of $0.13 per share which will be paid on January 31, 2014 to stockholders of record on January 15, 2014.

NOTE 10                                                    STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
 
Incentive Stock Plans
 
In January 2012, the Company adopted the Rouse Properties, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”).  The number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Equity Plan is 4,887,997. The Equity Plan provides for grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and performance-based compensation (collectively, the “Awards”). Directors, officers, other employees and consultants of Rouse and its subsidiaries and affiliates are eligible for Awards.  No participant may be granted more than 2,500,000 shares.  The Equity Plan is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
 
Stock Options
 
Pursuant to the Equity Plan, the Company granted stock options to certain employees of the Company.  The vesting terms of these grants are specific to the individual grant.  In general, participating employees are required to remain employed for vesting to occur (subject to certain limited exceptions).  In the event that a participating employee ceases to be employed by the Company, any options that have not vested will generally be forfeited. Stock options generally vest annually over a five year period.
 




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The following tables summarize stock option activity for the Equity Plan for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options outstanding at January 1,
1,945,643

 
$14.64
 

 
$—
Granted
695,900

 
16.48
 
1,986,143

 
14.65
Exercised
(10,880
)
 
14.72
 

 
Forfeited
(51,492
)
 
14.43
 
(40,500
)
 
14.72
Expired

 
 

 
Stock options outstanding at December 31,
2,579,171

 
$15.14
 
1,945,643

 
$14.64
 
 
 
Stock Options Outstanding (1)
Issuance
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
March 2012
 
1,527,714

 
8.25
 
$14.72
May 2012
 
21,900

 
8.42
 
13.71
August 2012
 
36,400

 
8.67
 
13.75
October 2012
 
297,257

 
8.84
 
14.47
February 2013
 
695,900

 
9.17
 
16.48
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013
 
2,579,171

 
8.57
 
$15.14

Explanatory Note:

(1) As of December 31, 2013, 371,214 stock options became fully vested and are currently exercisable. As of December 31, 2013, the intrinsic value of these options was $2.8 million, and such stock options had a weighted average stock price of $14.65, and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 8.4 years.

The Company recognized $1.4 million and $1.0 million in compensation expense related to the stock options for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are recored in General and administrative on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

Restricted Stock
 
Pursuant to the Equity Plan, the Company granted restricted stock to certain employees and non-employee directors.  The vesting terms of these grants are specific to the individual grant, and are generally three to four year periods. In general, participating employees are required to remain employed for vesting to occur (subject to certain limited exceptions).  In the event that a participating employee ceases to be employed by the Company, any shares that have not vested will generally be forfeited. Dividends are paid on restricted stock and are not returnable, even if the underlying stock does not ultimately vest.


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The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
2013
 
2012
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested restricted stock grants outstanding at January 1,
263,669

 
$14.69
 

 
$—
Granted
36,573

 
16.48
 
365,705

 
14.68
Forfeited
(4,160
)
 
14.72
 

 
Cancelled

 
 

 
Vested
(17,465
)
 
15.47
 
(102,036
)
 
14.72
Nonvested restricted stock grants outstanding at December 31,
278,617

 
$14.85
 
263,669

 
$14.69

The 4,160 shares of restricted stock that were forfeited during the year ended December 31, 2013 will be held in treasury for future restricted stock or option issuances.

The weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) of granted, nonvested awards as of December 31, 2013 was 1.0 year.
 
The Company recognized $1.6 million and $1.5 million in compensation expense related to the restricted stock for the years December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are recored in General and administrative on the Company's consolidated and combined statements of operations.

Other Disclosures
 
The estimated values of options granted in the table above are based on the Black-Scholes pricing model using the assumptions in the table below.  The estimate of the risk-free interest rate is based on the average of a 5- and 10-year U.S. Treasury note on the date the options were granted.  The estimate of the dividend yield and expected volatility is based on a review of publicly-traded peer companies.  The expected life is computed using the simplified method as the Company does not have historical share option data. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following 2013 and 2012 weighted-average assumptions:
 
2013:
 
Risk-free interest rate
1.10
%
Dividend yield
4.25
%
Expected volatility
26.00
%
Expected life (in years)
6.5

 
 
2012:
 
Risk-free interest rate
1.37
%
Dividend yield
4.25
%
Expected volatility
30.00
%
Expected life (in years)
6.5

 
As of December 31, 2013, total compensation expense which had not yet been recognized related to nonvested options and restricted stock grants was $7.8 million. Of this total, $3.0 million relates to 2014, $2.4 million relates to 2015, $1.7 million relates to 2016, $0.6 million relates to 2017, and $0.1 million relates to 2018.  These amounts may be impacted by future grants, changes in forfeiture estimates or vesting terms, and actual forfeiture rates differing from estimated forfeiture rates.

NOTE 11                                            NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

The non-controlling interest on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets represents Series A Cumulative Non-Voting Preferred Stock ("Preferred Shares") of Rouse Holdings, Inc. (Holdings), a subsidiary of Rouse. Holdings issued 111 Preferred Shares at a

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par value of $1,000 per share to third parties on June 29, 2012. The Preferred Shareholders are entitled to a cumulative preferential annual cash dividend of 12.5%. These Preferred Shares may only be redeemed at the option of Holdings for $1,000 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. Furthermore, in the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation of Holdings the Preferred Shareholders are entitled to a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. The Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any property or securities of Holdings.

NOTE 12                                            RENTALS UNDER OPERATING LEASES

The Company receives rental income from the leasing of retail space under operating leases. The minimum future rentals based on operating leases of the Company's consolidated properties owned as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:

Year
 
Amount
 
 
(In thousands)
2014
 
$
231,709

2015
 
192,912

2016
 
152,575

2017
 
119,662

2018
 
90,499

Subsequent
 
363,388

 
 
$
1,150,745


Minimum future rentals exclude amounts which are not fixed in accordance with the tenant's lease, but are based upon a percentage of their gross sales or reimbursement of actual operating expenses and amortization of above and below-market leases. Such operating leases are with a variety of tenants, the majority of which are national and regional retail chains and local retailers, and consequently, our credit risk is concentrated in the retail industry.

NOTE 13                                            RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transition Services Agreement with GGP
 
The Company entered into a transition services agreement with GGP whereby GGP or its subsidiaries provided to us, on a transitional basis, certain specified services for various terms not exceeding 18 months following the spin-off. The services that GGP provided to the Company included, amongst others, payroll, human resources and employee benefits, financial systems management, treasury and cash management, accounts payable services, telecommunications services, information technology services, asset management services, legal and accounting services and various other corporate services. The charges for the transition services generally were intended to allow GGP to fully recover their costs directly associated with providing the services, plus a level of profit consistent with an arm’s length transaction together with all out-of-pocket costs and expenses. The charges of each of the transition services were generally based on an hourly fee arrangement and pass-through out-of-pocket costs. As of December 31, 2013, the transition services agreement with GGP was terminated. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 the costs associated were $0.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Office Leases with Brookfield
 
Upon its spin-off from GGP, the Company assumed a 10-year lease agreement with Brookfield, as landlord, for office space for our corporate office in New York City. Costs associated with the office lease for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. There are no outstanding amounts payable as of December 31, 2013.  In addition, the landlord completed the build out of the Company's office space during 2012 for $1.7 million and there were no outstanding costs payable as of December 31, 2013. The costs associated with the build out of the Company's office space were capitalized in buildings and equipment.

During 2012, the Company entered into a 5-year lease agreement with a Brookfield subsidiary, as landlord, for office space for our regional office in Dallas, Texas. The lease commenced in October 2012 with no payments due for the first 12 months. During

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April 2013, the Company amended the lease and expanded its current space. Costs associated with the office lease for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $0.03 million, of which $0.01 million were payable as of December 31, 2013. Effective December 30, 2013, the Brookfield subsidiary sold the office building in which the office space is located to a third party.

The following table describes the Company's future rental expenses related to the office leases for the Company's New York and Dallas offices:
Year
 
Amount
 
 
(In thousands)
2014
 
$
1,218

2015
 
1,221

2016
 
1,235

2017
 
1,261

2018
 
1,147

Subsequent
 
3,377

 
 
$
9,459


 Subordinated Credit Facility with Brookfield
 
On the Spin-Off Date, the Company entered into a Subordinated Facility with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield, as lender, for a $100.0 million revolving credit facility.  The Company paid a one time upfront fee of $0.5 million related to this facility in 2012. In addition, the Company was required to pay a semi-annual revolving credit fee of $0.3 million related to this facility. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, costs associated with the revolving credit fee were $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. On November 22, 2013, in conjunction with the Company's entrance into the 2013 Senior Facility, the Subordinated Facility was terminated (see Note 5).

Business Infrastructure Costs

Upon its spin-off from GGP, the Company commenced the development of its information technology platform. The development of this platform requires us to purchase, design and create various information technology applications and infrastructure. Brookfield Corporate Operations, LLC ("BCO") has been engaged to assist in the project development and to procure the various applications and infrastructure of the Company. The Company incurred approximately $2.8 million and $5.2 million of infrastructure costs during the year ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $8.0 million of infrastructure costs which are capitalized in buildings and equipment, of which there were $0.1 million costs outstanding and payable as of December 31, 2013.

Financial Service Center

During 2013, the Company engaged BCO's financial service center to manage certain administrative services of Rouse, such as accounts payable and receivable, employee expenses, lease administration, and other similar types of services. Approximately $1.2 million in costs were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013, there were no costs outstanding and payable.

The Company was also required to pay a monthly information technology services fee to BCO. Approximately $2.0 million in costs were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2013, of which there were no costs outstanding and payable as of December 31, 2013.

Demand Deposit from Brookfield U.S. Holdings

In August 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Brookfield U.S. Holdings (U.S. Holdings) to place funds into an interest bearing account which earns interest at LIBOR plus 1.05% per annum. The demand deposit is secured by a note from U.S. Holdings and guaranteed by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. The demand deposit had an original maturity of February 14, 2013 and was originally extended to August 14, 2013. In August 2013, the Company further extended the term of the demand deposit to February 14, 2014. However, the Company may demand the funds earlier by providing U.S. Holdings with three days notice. The Company earned approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million in interest income for the years ended December 31,

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2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no outstanding deposit with U.S. Holdings. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $150.2 million on deposit with U.S. Holdings. The deposit with U.S.Holdings is recorded as a Demand deposit from affiliate on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 14                                             COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of business, from time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings relating to the ownership and operations of the Company's properties. In management's opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's combined financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, the Company may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. In management's opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such environmental matters are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's combined financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

In conjunction with the acquisition of the The Centre at Salisbury the Company guaranteed a maximum amount of $3.5 million until certain financial covenants are met for two consecutive years.

NOTE 15                                             QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITIED)

The following table sets forth the selected quarterly financial data for the Company (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts).

 
 
For the Quarters Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
June 30,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
2013
 
 
Total revenues
 
$
57,496

 
$
58,381

 
$
60,315

 
$
67,350

Operating income
 
12,640

 
12,387

 
13,133

 
(912
)
Net loss
 
(29,486
)
 
4,116

 
(4,683
)
 
(24,692
)
Net loss per share - Basic and diluted
 
(0.60
)
 
0.08

 
(0.09
)
 
(0.50
)
Dividends declared per share
 
0.13

 
0.13

 
0.13

 
0.13

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
49,332,151

 
49,342,013

 
49,346,798

 
49,358,281

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
 
$
53,766

 
$
54,422

 
$
56,289

 
$
59,822

Operating income
 
3,723

 
7,477

 
8,558

 
7,267

Net loss
 
(26,077
)
 
(15,940
)
 
(13,056
)
 
(13,586
)
Net loss per share - Basic and diluted
 
(0.71
)
 
(0.32
)
 
(0.27
)
 
(0.28
)
Dividends declared per share
 

 
0.07

 
0.07

 
0.07

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
36,785,376

 
49,242,014

 
49,244,562

 
49,258,249


NOTE 16                                    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2014, the Company issued 8,050,000 shares in an underwritten public offering of its common stock at a public offering price of $19.50 per share and raised approximately $150.7 million after deducting the underwriting discount and offering costs. The proceeds from the offering were used in part to pay down the $48.0 million outstanding balance of the 2013 Revolver as of December 2013. The proceeds from the offering will also be used for general corporate purposes, including to fund future acquisitions, working capital and other needs.
In February 2014, the Company retired the $27.6 million mortgage debt balance on The Bayshore Mall.
In February 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared a first quarter common stock dividend of $0.17 per share which will be paid on April 30, 2014 to stockholders of record on April 15, 2014.
In March 2014, the Company exercised a portion of its $250.0 million "accordion" feature of our 2013 Senior Facility to increase the available borrowings of our 2013 Revolver thereunder from $250.0 million to $285.0 million. The term and rates of the Company's 2013 Senior Facility were otherwise unchanged.

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Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)



 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost
 
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
 
Gross Amounts at Which Carried at Close of Period (2) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name of Center
 
Location
 
Encumbrance (1)
 
Land
 
Building & Improvements
 
Land
 
Building & Improvements
 
Land
 
Building & Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated Depreciation
 
Date Acquired
 
Life Which Latest Income Statement is Computed
Animas Valley Mall
 
Farmington, NM
 
$
50,911

 
$
6,509

 
$
32,270

 

 
$
289

 
$
6,509

 
$
32,559

 
$
39,068

 
$
4,531

 
2010
 
(3)
Bayshore Mall
 
Eureka, CA
 
28,384

 
4,770

 
33,305

 

 
7,043

 
4,770

 
40,348

 
45,118

 
4,302

 
2010
 
(3)
Birchwood Mall
 
Port Huron, MI
 

 
8,316

 
44,884

 

 
913

 
8,316

 
45,797

 
54,113

 
5,350

 
2010
 
(3)
Cache Valley Mall
 
Logan, UT
 

 
3,962

 
26,842

 
(70
)
 
906

 
3,892

 
27,748

 
31,640

 
3,481

 
2010
 
(3)
Chesterfield Towne Center
 
Chesterfiled, VA
 
108,486

 
19,387

 
144,580

 

 

 
19,387

 
144,580

 
163,967

 
274

 
2013
 
(3)
Chula Vista Center
 
Chula Vista, CA
 

 
13,214

 
71,598

 
1,149

 
9,847

 
14,363

 
81,445

 
95,808

 
7,370

 
2010
 
(3)
Collin Creek
 
Plano, TX
 
60,245

 
14,747

 
48,103

 

 
640

 
14,747

 
48,743

 
63,490

 
6,199

 
2010
 
(3)
Colony Square Mall
 
Zenesville, OH
 

 
4,253

 
29,578

 

 
1,182

 
4,253

 
30,760

 
35,013

 
3,547

 
2010
 
(3)
Gateway Mall
 
Springfield, OR
 

 
7,097

 
36,573

 

 
2,674

 
7,097

 
39,247

 
46,344

 
5,656

 
2010
 
(3)
Grand Traverse Mall
 
Grand Traverse, MI
 
60,430

 
11,420

 
46,409

 

 
(1,589
)
 
11,420

 
44,820

 
56,240

 
3,995

 
2012
 
(3)
Greenville Mall
 
Greenville, NC
 
41,567

 
9,088

 
42,088

 

 

 
9,088

 
42,088

 
51,176

 
1,061

 
2013
 
(3)
Knollwood Mall
 
St. Louis park, MN
 
34,053

 
6,127

 
32,905

 

 
138

 
6,127

 
33,043

 
39,170

 
3,755

 
2010
 
(3)
Lakeland Square Mall
 
Lakeland, FL
 
69,241

 
10,938

 
56,867

 
1,308

 
16,759

 
12,246

 
73,626

 
85,872

 
6,999

 
2010
 
(3)
Lansing Mall
 
Lansing, MI
 

 
9,615

 
49,220

 
350

 
9,611

 
9,965

 
58,831

 
68,796

 
6,043

 
2010
 
(3)
The Mall at Sierra Vista
 
Sierra Vista, AZ
 

 
7,078

 
36,441

 

 
653

 
7,078

 
37,094

 
44,172

 
4,058

 
2010
 
(3)
Mall St Vincent
 
Shreveport, LA
 

 
4,604

 
21,927

 

 
2,607

 
4,604

 
24,534

 
29,138

 
2,659

 
2010
 
(3)
New Park Mall LP
 
Newpark, CA
 
66,113

 
17,848

 
58,384

 
2,867

 
5,834

 
20,715

 
64,218

 
84,933

 
6,306

 
2010
 
(3)
North Plains Mall
 
Cjovja, NM
 

 
2,218

 
11,768

 

 
1,132

 
2,218

 
12,900

 
15,118

 
1,632

 
2010
 
(3)
Pierre Bossier Mall
 
Bossier City, LA
 
51,118

 
7,522

 
38,247

 
817

 
10,301

 
8,339

 
48,548

 
56,887

 
4,495

 
2010
 
(3)
Sikes Senter
 
Wichita Falls, TX
 
47,915

 
5,915

 
34,075

 

 
3,789

 
5,915

 
37,864

 
43,779

 
4,861

 
2010
 
(3)
Silver Lake Mall
 
Coeur d'Alene, ID
 

 
3,237

 
12,914

 

 
3,459

 
3,237

 
16,373

 
19,610

 
1,848

 
2010
 
(3)
Southland Mall
 
Hayward, CA
 

 
23,407

 
81,474

 

 
7,313

 
23,407

 
88,787

 
112,194

 
12,188

 
2010
 
(3)
Southland Center
 
Taylor, MI
 
77,205

 
13,697

 
51,860

 
1

 
1,226

 
13,698

 
53,086

 
66,784

 
5,367

 
2010
 
(3)
Spring Hill Mall
 
West Dundee, IL
 

 
8,219

 
23,679

 
1,206

 
1,481

 
9,425

 
25,160

 
34,585

 
3,013

 
2010
 
(3)
Steeplegate Mall
 
Concord, NH
 
45,494

 
11,438

 
42,030

 
(3,565
)
 
(15,337
)
 
7,873

 
26,693

 
34,566

 
462

 
2010
 
(3)
Centre at Salisbury
 
Salisbury, MD
 
116,243

 
22,580

 
105,376

 

 

 
22,580

 
105,376

 
127,956

 
213

 
2013
 
(3)
Three Rivers
 
Kelso, WA
 

 
2,080

 
11,142

 

 
648

 
2,080

 
11,790

 
13,870

 
1,190

 
2010
 
(3)
Turtle Creek
 
Jonesboro, AR
 
82,019

 
22,254

 
79,579

 

 
361

 
22,254

 
79,940

 
102,194

 
4,241

 
2012
 
(3)
Valley Hills
 
Hickory, NC
 
67,572

 
10,047

 
61,817

 

 
(179
)
 
10,047

 
61,638

 
71,685

 
7,525

 
2010
 
(3)
Vista Ridge
 
Lewisville, TX
 
70,274

 
15,965

 
46,560

 

 
133

 
15,965

 
46,693

 
62,658

 
5,443

 
2010
 
(3)
Washington Park Mall
 
Bartlesville, OK
 
10,276

 
1,388

 
8,213

 

 
407

 
1,388

 
8,620

 
10,008

 
1,319

 
2010
 
(3)
West Valley Mall
 
Tracy, CA
 
59,000

 
31,340

 
38,316

 

 
3,335

 
31,340

 
41,651

 
72,991

 
5,866

 
2010
 
(3)
Westwood Mall
 
Jackson, MI
 

 
5,708

 
28,006

 

 
150

 
5,708

 
28,156

 
33,864

 
3,008

 
2010
 
(3)
White Mountain Mall
 
Rock springs, WY
 

 
3,010

 
11,418

 

 
2,056

 
3,010

 
13,474

 
16,484

 
2,250

 
2010
 
(3)
Total Properties
 
 
 
$
1,146,546

 
$
348,998

 
$
1,498,448

 
$
4,063

 
$
77,782

 
$
353,061

 
$
1,576,230

 
$
1,929,291

 
$
140,507

 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
308,000

 

 

 

 
18,840

 

 
18,840

 
18,840

 
1,925

 
 
 
 
Total Portfolio
 
 
 
$
1,454,546

 
$
348,998

 
$
1,498,448

 
$
4,063

 
$
96,622

 
$
353,061

 
$
1,595,070

 
$
1,948,131

 
$
142,432

 
 
 
 
Explanatory Notes:

 
(1) See description of mortgages, notes, and loans payable in Note 5 to the consolidated and combined financial statements.

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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)


(2) The aggregate cost of land, buildings, and improvements for federal income tax payments is approximately $1.5 billion.
(3) Depreciation is computed based upon the following estimated lives:
 
 
Years
Buildings and improvements
 
40
Equipment and fixtures
 
5-10
Tenant improvements
 
Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term




1. Reconciliation of Real Estate:

The following table reconciles Real Estate from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013:

 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1,
 
$
1,652,755

 
$
1,462,482

 
$
1,434,197

Improvements and additions
 
68,236

 
34,865

 
37,165

Acquisitions
 
349,269

 
176,242

 

Dispositions and write-offs
 
(85,308
)
 
(20,834
)
 
(8,880
)
Impairments
 
(36,821
)
 

 

Balance at December 31,
 
$
1,948,131

 
$
1,652,755

 
$
1,462,482



2. Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation:

The following table reconciles Accumulated Depreciation from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013:
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1,
 
$
116,336

 
$
72,620

 
$
9,908

Depreciation Expense
 
66,497

 
64,550

 
71,592

Impairments
 
(8,386
)
 

 

Dispositions
 
(32,015
)
 
(20,834
)
 
(8,880
)
Balance at December 31,
 
$
142,432

 
$
116,336

 
$
72,620



                    

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.
 
 
By: /s/ JOHN WAIN
 
 
                                       John Wain
                             Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
March 5, 2014
We, the undersigned officers and directors of Rouse Properties, Inc., hereby severally constitute Andrew Silberfein and John Wain, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them, and each of them singly, to sign for us and in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments to this Annual Report of Form 10-K and generally to do all such things in our name and behalf in such capacities to enable Rouse Properties, Inc. to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and we hereby ratify and confirm our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorneys, or any of them, to any and all such amendments.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
 
 
 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ ANDREW SILBERFEIN
 
Director and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Andrew Silberfein
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ JOHN WAIN
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
John Wain
 
 (Principal Financial Officer)
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ TIMOTHY SALVEMINI
 
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
     Timothy Salvemini
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ JEFFREY BLIDNER
 
 
 
 
Jeffrey Blidner
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ RIC CLARK
 
 
 
 
Ric Clark
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ CHRISTOPHER HALEY
 
 
 
 
Christopher Haley
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ MICHAEL HEGARTY
 
 
 
 
Michael Hegarty
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ BRIAN KINGSTON
 
 
 
 
Brian Kingston
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ DAVID KRUTH
 
 
 
 
David Kruth
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ MICHAEL MULLEN
 
 
 
 
Michael Mullen
 
Director
 
March 5, 2014
 
 
 
 
 


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Exhibit Index
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Number 
 
Exhibit Description
 
2.1
 
Separation Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and General Growth Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 7, 2013).
 
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
3.4
 
Exchange Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and GGP Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
4.1
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 26, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.1
 
Transition Services Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, among GGP Limited Partnership, General Growth Management, Inc. and Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.2
 
Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and General Growth Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.3
 
Employee Matters Agreement, effective as of January 12, 2012, among General Growth Management, Inc., GGP Limited Partnership and Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.4
 
Services Agreement, effective as of January 12, 2012, between Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Rouse Properties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.5
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement between Rouse Properties, Inc. and individual directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10, filed December 14, 2011).
 
10.6
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, among Rouse Properties, Inc. and the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.7
 
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2012, among Rouse Properties, Inc. and the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed October 4, 2012).
 
10.8
 
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2013, among Rouse Properties, as Borrower, KeyBank National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the Other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 25, 2013).
 
10.9
 
Secured Credit Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2013, among Rouse Properties, Inc. and the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 26, 2013)
 
10.10
 
Subordinated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Trilon (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 19, 2012).
 
10.11
 
2012 Equity Incentive Plan for directors, employees and consultants (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.12
 
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.13
 
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).

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10.14
 
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.15
 
Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Andrew Silberfein, dated March 12, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.16
 
Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Andrew Silberfein dated March 12, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.17
 
Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Benjamin Schall, dated March 12, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 29, 2012).
 
10.18
 
Rouse Properties, Inc. Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 8, 2013).

 
10.19
 
Employment Agreement between Andrew Silberfein and Rouse Properties, Inc., dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10-K, filed December 14, 2011).
 
10.20
 
Letter Agreement between Andrew Silberfein and Rouse Properties, Inc., dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10, filed December 14, 2011).
 
10.21
 
Employment Letter, effective as of September 25, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and John A. Wain (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 28, 2012).
 
10.22
 
Standby Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2011, by and among Rouse Properties, Inc., General Growth Properties, Inc., Brookfield US Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10, filed December 20, 2011).
 
10.23
 
Employment Letter, effective as of February 21, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Benjamin Schall (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 7, 2013).
 
10.24
 
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instruction, dated as of October 13, 2013, between Rouse Properties, Inc and certain affiliates of The Macerich Company
 
10.25
 
Employment Letter, effective as of April 5, 2012, between Rouse Properties, Inc. and Susan Elman
 
21.1
 
List of Subsidiaries of Rouse Properties, Inc.
 
23.1
 
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
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The following financial information from Rouse Properties, Inc’s. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 has been filed with the SEC on March 5, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations, (3) Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity, (4) Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows and (5) Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these sections.





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