10-Q 1 q3-psp5.txt PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. 3Q03 10Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the period ended September 30, 2003 or [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to --------------- --------------- Commission File Number 0-9208 ------ PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. --------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 95-3292068 ----------------------------------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 701 Western Avenue Glendale, California 91201 ----------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 244-8080 -------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No -------- -------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No X -------- -------- The Registrant is a limited partnership and issues units representing ownership of limited partner interests. Number of units outstanding at November 12, 2003: 44,000 INDEX Page ---- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed balance sheets at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 2 Condensed statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 3 Condensed statement of partners' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 4 Condensed statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 5 Notes to condensed financial statements 6-8 Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations 9-11 Risk Factors 11-13 Controls and Procedures 13 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (Items 2 - 5 not applicable) Item 1 Legal Proceedings 14 Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31, 2002 2003 (Unaudited) ---------------------- ---------------------- ASSETS ------ Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,529,000 $ 1,439,000 Marketable securities of affiliate (cost of $8,181,000) 21,411,000 17,695,000 Rent and other receivables 149,000 227,000 Real estate facilities, at cost: Buildings and equipment 17,499,000 17,250,000 Land 4,714,000 4,714,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- 22,213,000 21,964,000 Less accumulated depreciation (15,269,000) (14,570,000) ---------------------- ---------------------- 6,944,000 7,394,000 Other assets 88,000 109,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Total assets $ 30,121,000 $ 26,864,000 ====================== ====================== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY -------------------------------- Accounts payable $ 329,000 $ 183,000 Deferred revenue 207,000 201,000 Partners' equity: Limited partners' equity, $500 per unit, 44,000 units authorized, issued and outstanding 12,143,000 12,597,000 General partners' equity 4,212,000 4,369,000 Other comprehensive income 13,230,000 9,514,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Total partners' equity 29,585,000 26,480,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Total liabilities and partners' equity $ 30,121,000 $ 26,864,000 ====================== ======================
See accompanying notes. 2 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------- REVENUES: Rental income $ 2,272,000 $ 2,201,000 $ 6,605,000 $ 6,524,000 Dividends from marketable securities of affiliate 251,000 251,000 752,000 752,000 Other income 17,000 27,000 53,000 58,000 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------- 2,540,000 2,479,000 7,410,000 7,334,000 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of operations 561,000 536,000 1,683,000 1,507,000 Management fees paid to affiliates 135,000 130,000 397,000 387,000 Depreciation and amortization 232,000 235,000 699,000 696,000 Administrative 23,000 16,000 85,000 79,000 Interest expense - - - 4,000 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------- 951,000 917,000 2,864,000 2,673,000 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------- NET INCOME $ 1,589,000 $ 1,562,000 $ 4,546,000 $ 4,661,000 ================== ================== ================== =============== Limited partners' share of net income ($73.30 per unit in 2003 and $89.55 per unit in 2002) $ 3,225,000 $ 3,940,000 General partners' share of net income 1,321,000 721,000 ------------------ --------------- $ 4,546,000 $ 4,661,000 ================== =============== COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: Net income $ 4,546,000 $ 4,661,000 Other comprehensive income (change in unrealized gain of marketable equity securities) 3,716,000 (797,000) ------------------ --------------- $ 8,262,000 $ 3,864,000 ================== ===============
See accompanying notes. 3 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Other Limited General Comprehensive Total Partners' Partners Partners Income Equity ------------------ ------------------ ---------------- ------------------- Balance at December 31, 2002 $ 12,597,000 $ 4,369,000 $ 9,514,000 $ 26,480,000 Change in unrealized gain of marketable equity securities - - 3,716,000 3,716,000 Net income 3,225,000 1,321,000 - 4,546,000 Distributions (3,828,000) (1,329,000) - (5,157,000) Equity transfer 149,000 (149,000) - - ------------------ ------------------ ---------------- ------------------- Balance at September 30, 2003 $ 12,143,000 $ 4,212,000 $ 13,230,000 $ 29,585,000 ================== ================== ================ ===================
See accompanying notes. 4 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 2003 2002 ---------------------- ---------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 4,546,000 $ 4,661,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 699,000 696,000 Decrease in rent and other receivables 78,000 181,000 Amortization of prepaid loan fees - 3,000 Decrease (increase) in other assets 21,000 (13,000) Increase in accounts payable 146,000 224,000 Increase in deferred revenue 6,000 1,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Total adjustments 950,000 1,092,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 5,496,000 5,753,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Cash flow from investing activities: Additions to real estate facilities (249,000) (299,000) ---------------------- ---------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (249,000) (299,000) ---------------------- ---------------------- Cash flow from financing activities: Distributions paid to partners (5,157,000) (2,726,000) Principal payments on note to commercial bank - (1,550,000) ---------------------- ---------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (5,157,000) (4,276,000) ---------------------- ---------------------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 90,000 1,178,000 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,439,000 449,000 ---------------------- ---------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,529,000 $ 1,627,000 ====================== ====================== Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities: Increase in fair market value of marketable securities Marketable securities $ 3,716,000 $ (797,000) ====================== ====================== Other comprehensive income $ 3,716,000 $ (797,000) ====================== ======================
See accompanying notes. 5 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes appearing in the Partnership's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. 2. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal accruals, necessary to present fairly the Partnership's financial position at September 30, 2003, the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 and its cash flows for the nine months then ended. 3. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. 4. Marketable securities at September 30, 2003 consist of 533,334 shares of common stock and 17,331 shares of Equity Stock, Series A of Public Storage, Inc. ("PSI"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust and a general partner of the Partnership. We have designated our portfolio of marketable securities as available for sale. Accordingly, at September 30, 2003, we have recorded the marketable securities at fair value, based upon the closing quoted prices of the securities at September 30, 2003. Changes in market value of marketable securities are reflected as unrealized gains or losses directly in Partners' Equity and accordingly have no effect on net income. 5. On April 1, 1999, we borrowed $17,000,000 from a commercial bank. The proceeds of the loan were used to repay our mortgage debt. The loan was unsecured and bore interest at the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus 0.60% to 1.20% depending on our interest coverage ratio. The loan was originally scheduled to mature April 2003. During the first quarter of 2002, the Partnership repaid the loan in full without penalty. 6. The Partnership Agreement requires that cash available for distribution (cash flow from all sources less cash necessary for any obligations or capital improvement needs) be distributed at least quarterly. In September 1989, the Partnership financed its properties and distributed approximately $24,356,000 to its partners. Quarterly distributions were discontinued in 1991 to allow for scheduled debt service. The Partnership resumed quarterly distributions beginning in the second quarter of 2002 because the debt was paid off in the first quarter of 2002. We paid distributions for the first nine months of 2003 to the limited and general partners totaling $3,828,000 ($87.00 per unit) and $1,329,000, respectively, as compared to $2,024,000 ($46.00 per unit) and $702,000, respectively, for the same periods in 2002. Future distribution rates may be adjusted to levels which are supported by operating cash flow after capital improvements and any other necessary obligations. 6 7. We evaluate our real estate for impairment on a quarterly basis. We first evaluate these assets for indicators of impairment such as a) a significant decrease in the market price of real estate, b) a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which real estate is being used or in its physical condition, c) a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the real estate, d) an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally projected for the acquisition of construction of the real estate, or e) a current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of the real estate. When any such indicators of impairment are noted, we compare the carrying value of the real estate to the future estimated undiscounted cash flows attributable to the real estate. If the real estate's recoverable amount is less than the carrying value of the asset, then an impairment charge is booked for the excess of carrying value over the real estate's net realizable value. Our evaluations have identified no such impairments at September 30, 2003. Any real estate which we expect to sell or dispose of prior to their previously estimated useful life are stated at the lower of their estimated net realizable value or their carrying value, less cost to sell, and are evaluated throughout the sales process for impairment. 8. Related Party Transactions The Partnership has a management agreement with PSI pursuant to which PSI operates the Partnership's mini-warehouse facilities for a fee equal to 6% of the facilities' gross revenue (as defined). The Partnership's business parks are managed by PS Business Parks, L.P. ("PSBP") pursuant to a management contract. PSBP, an affiliate of PSI operates the Partnership's business parks for a fee equal to 5% of the facilities gross income. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Partnership paid $397,000 and $387,000, respectively, pursuant to these management agreements. The Management Agreement between the Partnership and PSI provides that the Management Agreement may be terminated without cause upon 60 days written notice by the Partnership or nine months notice by PSI. The Management Agreement between the Partnership and PSBP provides that the Management Agreement may be terminated (i) without cause upon 60 days written notice by the Partnership and upon seven years notice by PSBP and (ii) at any time by either party for cause. Marketable securities at September 30, 2003 consist of 533,334 shares of common stock and 17,331 shares of Equity Stock, Series A of Public Storage, Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust and a general partner of the Partnership. In addition, the Partnership combines its insurance purchasing power with PSI through a captive insurance company controlled by PSI, STOR-Re Mutual Insurance Corporation ("Stor-Re"). Stor-Re provides limited property and liability insurance to the Partnership at commercially competitive rates. The Partnership and PSI also utilize unaffiliated insurance carriers to provide property and liability insurance in excess of Stor-Re's limitations. 7 9. Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings Serrao v. Public Storage, Inc. (filed April 2003) (Superior Court - Orange County) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The plaintiff in this case filed a suit against Public Storage on behalf of a putative class of renters who rented self-storage units from Public Storage. Plaintiff alleges that Public Storage misrepresents the size of its storage units, has brought claims under California statutory and common law relating to consumer protection, fraud, unfair competition, and negligent misrepresentation, and is seeking monetary damages, restitution, and declaratory and injunctive relief. The claim in this case is substantially similar to those in Henriquez v. Public Storage, Inc., which was disclosed in prior reports. In January 2003, the plaintiff caused the Henriquez action to be dismissed. Based upon the uncertainty inherent in any putative class action, Public Storage cannot presently determine the potential damages, if any, or the ultimate outcome of this litigation. Public Storage is vigorously contesting the claims upon which this lawsuit is based. Salaam, et. al. v. Public Storage, Inc. (filed February 2000) (Superior Court - Los Angeles County) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The plaintiffs in this case are suing Public Storage on behalf of a purported class of California resident property managers who claim that they were not compensated for all the hours they worked. The named plaintiffs have indicated that their claims total less than $20,000 in aggregate. This maximum potential liability cannot be estimated, but can only be increased if a class is certified or if claims are permitted to be brought on behalf of the others under the California Unfair Business Practices Act. The plaintiffs' motion for class certification was denied in August 2002; the plaintiffs have appealed this denial. This denial does not deal with the claim under the California Unfair Business Practices Act. Public Storage is continuing to vigorously contest the claims in this case and intends to resist any expansion beyond the named plaintiffs on the grounds of lack of commonality of claims. Public Storage's resistance will include opposing the plaintiffs' appeal of the court's denial of class certification and opposing the claim on behalf of others under the California Unfair Business Practices Act. Public Storage cannot presently determine the potential damages, if any, or the ultimate outcome of this litigation. The Partnership is a party to various claims, complaints, and other legal actions that have arisen in the normal course of business from time to time. The Partnership believes that the outcome of these other pending legal proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect upon the operations or financial portion of the Partnership. 8 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS -------------------------- When used within this document, the words "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "should," "estimates," and similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and in Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results and performance of the Partnership to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements. Such factors are described in "Risk Factors" (as discussed below) and include changes in general economic conditions and in the markets in which the Partnership operates and the impact of competition from new and existing storage and commercial facilities and other storage alternatives, which could impact rents and occupancy levels at the Partnership's facilities; the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state, and local laws and regulations, which could increase the Partnership's expense and reduce the Partnership's cash available for distribution; and economic uncertainty due to the impact of war or terrorism could adversely affect our business plan. We disclaim any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements reflecting new estimates, events or circumstances after the date of this report. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES ---------------------------- Impairment of Long Lived Assets Substantially all of our assets consist of real estate. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our real estate for impairment. The evaluation of real estate for impairment requires determining whether indicators of impairment exist, which is a subjective process. When any indicators of impairment are found, the evaluation then entails projections of future operating cash flows, which also involves significant judgment. We have identified no such impairments at September 30, 2003. However, future events, or facts and circumstances that currently exist that we have not yet identified, could cause us to conclude in the future that our real estate is impaired. Any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Estimated Useful Lives of Long-Lived Assets A significant amount of our assets consist of depreciable, long-lived assets. We record depreciation expense with respect to these assets based upon their estimated useful lives. Any change in the estimated useful lives of those assets, caused by functional or economic obsolescence or other factors, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Accruals for Contingencies We are exposed to business and legal liability risks with respect to events that have occurred, but in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles we have not accrued for such potential liabilities because the loss is either not probable or not estimable or because we are not aware of the event. Future events and the result of pending litigation could result in such potential losses becoming probable and estimable, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Some of these potential losses which we are aware of, are described in Note 9 to the Partnership's financial statements. 9 Accruals for Operating Expenses We accrue for property tax expense and other operating expenses based upon estimates and historical trends and current and anticipated local and state government rules and regulations. If these estimates and assumptions are incorrect, our expenses could be misstated. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------- Three months ended September 30, 2003 compared to three months ended September 30, 2002: Our net income for the three months ended September 30, 2003 was $1,589,000 compared to $1,562,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, representing a increase of $27,000 or 2%. Rental income for the three months ended September 30, 2003 was $2,272,000 compared to $2,201,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, representing an increase of $71,000 or 3%. Annual realized rent at the mini-warehouse facilities for the three months ended September 30, 2003 decreased to $12.96 per occupied square foot from $13.02 per occupied square foot for the three months ended September 30, 2002. Weighted average occupancy levels at the mini-warehouse facilities were 91% and 87% for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Cost of operations (including management fees paid to affiliate) for the three months ended September 30, 2003 was $696,000 compared to $666,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002, representing an increase of $30,000 or 5%. The increase in cost of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2003, is primarily due to increases in payroll, advertising and promotion and property insurance costs. Nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2002: Our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $4,546,000 compared to $4,661,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 representing a decrease of $115,000 or 2%. Rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $6,605,000 compared to $6,524,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, representing an increase of $81,000 or 1%. Annual realized rent at the mini-warehouse facilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 decreased to $12.79 per occupied square foot from $12.84 per occupied square foot for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Weighted average occupancy levels at the mini-warehouse facilities were 89% and 88% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Cost of operations (including management fees paid to affiliate) for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $2,080,000 compared to $1,894,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, representing an increase of $186,000 or 10%. The increase in cost of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, is primarily due to increases in payroll, advertising and promotion and property insurance costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, we incurred $4,000 of interest expense. As a result of the loan being paid in full during 2002, there was no interest expense incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2003. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES ------------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities ($5,496,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003) have been sufficient to meet all current obligations of the Partnership. 10 At September 30, 2003, we held 533,334 shares of common stock and 17,331 shares of Equity Stock, Series A of Public Storage, Inc. with a fair value totaling $21,411,000 (cost basis of $8,181,000). We recognized $752,000 in dividends for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. On April 1, 1999, we borrowed $17,000,000 from a commercial bank. The proceeds of the loan were used to repay our mortgage debt. The loan is unsecured and bears interest at the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus 0.60% to 1.20% depending on our interest coverage ratio. The loan was scheduled to mature April 2003. During the first quarter of 2002, the Partnership paid the loan in full without penalty. The Partnership Agreement requires that cash available for distribution (cash flow from all sources less cash necessary for any obligations or capital improvement needs) be distributed at least quarterly. In September 1989, the Partnership financed its properties and distributed approximately $24,356,000 to its partners. Quarterly distributions were discontinued in 1991 in order to service the debt. The Partnership resumed quarterly distributions beginning in the second quarter of 2002 because the debt was paid off in the first quarter of 2002. We paid distributions for the first nine months of 2003 to the limited and general partners totaling $3,828,000 ($87.00 per unit) and $1,329,000, respectively, as compared to $2,024,000 ($46.00 per unit) and $702,000, respectively, for the same periods in 2002. Future distribution rates may be adjusted to levels which are supported by operating cash flow after capital improvements and any other necessary obligations. RISK FACTORS ------------ In addition to the other information in our Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, you should consider the following factors in evaluating the Partnership: PUBLIC STORAGE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF CONTROL OVER THE PARTNERSHIP. Public Storage is general partner and owns approximately 37.5% of our outstanding limited partnership units. In addition, PS Orangeco Partnerships, Inc., an affiliate of Public Storage, owns an additional 16.9% of our outstanding limited partnership units. As a result, Public Storage has a significant degree of control over matters submitted to a vote of our unitholders, including amending our organizational documents, dissolving the Partnership and approving other extraordinary transactions. SINCE OUR BUSINESS CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF ACQUIRING AND OPERATING REAL ESTATE, WE ARE SUBJECT TO REAL ESTATE OPERATING RISKS. The value of our investments may be reduced by general risks of real estate ownership. Since we derive substantially all of our income from real estate operations, we are subject to the general risks of owning real estate-related assets, including: o lack of demand for rental spaces or units in a locale; o changes in general economic or local conditions; o changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing facilities in an area; o potential terrorists attacks; o the impact of environmental protection laws; o changes in interest rates and availability of permanent mortgage funds which may render the sale or financing of a property difficult or unattractive; and o changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws. 11 There is significant competition among self-storage facilities and from other storage alternatives. Most of our properties are self-storage facilities, which generated 96% of our rental revenue during 2003. Local market conditions will play a significant part in how competition will affect us. Competition in the market areas in which many of our properties are located from other self-storage facilities and other storage alternatives is significant and has affected the occupancy levels, rental rates and operating expenses of some of our properties. Any increase in availability of funds for investment in real estate may accelerate competition. Further development of self-storage facilities may intensify competition among operators of self-storage facilities in the market areas in which we operate. We may incur significant environmental costs and liabilities. As an owner of real properties, under various federal, state and local environmental laws, we are required to clean up spills or other releases of hazardous or toxic substances on or from our properties. Certain environmental laws impose liability whether or not the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. In some cases, liability may not be limited to the value of the property. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate any resulting contamination, also may adversely affect the owner's or operator's ability to sell, lease or operate its property or to borrow using its property as collateral. We have conducted preliminary environmental assessments on the properties in which the Partnership has an interest to evaluate the environmental condition of, and potential environmental liabilities associated with, our properties. These assessments generally consist of an investigation of environmental conditions at the property (not including soil or groundwater sampling or analysis), as well as a review of available information regarding the site and publicly available data regarding conditions at other sites in the vicinity. In connection with these property assessments, we have become aware that prior operations or activities at some facilities or from nearby locations have or may have resulted in contamination to the soil or groundwater at these facilities. In this regard, some of our facilities are or may be the subject of federal or state environment investigations or remedial actions. Although we cannot provide any assurance, based on the preliminary environmental assessments, we believe we have funds available to cover any liability from environmental contamination or potential contamination and we are not aware of any environmental contamination of our facilities material to our overall business, financial condition or results of operation. There have been an increasing number of claims and litigation against owners and managers of rental properties relating to moisture infiltration, which can result in mold or other property damage. When we receive a complaint concerning moisture infiltration, condensation or mold problems and/or become aware that an air quality concern exists, we implement corrective measures in accordance with guidelines and protocols we have developed with the assistance of outside experts. We seek to work proactively with our tenants to resolve moisture infiltration and mold-related issues, subject to our contractual limitations on liability for such claims. However, we can make no assurance that material legal claims relating to moisture infiltration and the presence of, or exposure to mold will not arise in the future. Property taxes can increase and cause a decline in yields on investments. Each of our properties is subject to real property taxes. These real property taxes may increase in the future as property tax rates change and as our properties are assessed or reassessed by tax authorities. Such increases could adversely impact the Partnership's profitability. We must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire and safety regulations, which can require significant expenditures.: All our properties must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with related regulations (the "ADA"). The ADA has separate compliance requirements for "public accommodations" and "commercial facilities," but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to persons with disabilities. Various state laws impose similar requirements. A failure to comply with the ADA or similar state laws could result in government imposed fines on us and the award of damages to individuals affected by the failure. In addition, we must operate our properties in compliance with numerous local fire and safety regulations, building codes, and other land use regulations. Compliance with these requirements can require us to spend substantial amounts of money, which would reduce cash otherwise available for distribution to Partners. Failure to comply with these requirements could also affect the marketability of our real estate facilities. 12 TERRORIST ATTACKS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF WIDER ARMED CONFLICT MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING RESULTS AND COULD DECREASE THE VALUE OF OUR ASSETS. Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war, such as those that took place on September 11, 2001, could have a material adverse impact on our business and operating results. There can be no assurance that there will not be further terrorist attacks against the United States or its businesses or interests. Attacks or armed conflicts that directly impact one or more of our properties could significantly affect our ability to operate those properties and thereby impair our operating results. Further, we may not have insurance coverage for losses caused by a terrorist attack. Such insurance may not be available, or if it is available and we decide to obtain such terrorist coverage, the cost for the insurance may be significant in relationship to the risk overall. In addition, the adverse effects that such violent acts and threats of future attacks could have on the U.S. economy could similarly have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Finally, further terrorist acts could cause the United States to enter into a wider armed conflict, which could further impact our business and operating results. DEVELOPMENTS IN CALIFORNIA MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS. We are headquartered in, and 9 of the 14 facilities we operate are located in, California. California is facing serious budgetary problems. Actions that may be taken in response to these problems, such as an increase in property taxes on commercial properties, could adversely impact our business and results of operations. In addition, we could be adversely impacted by the recently enacted legislation mandating medical insurance for California businesses. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES ----------------------- The Partnership maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports the Partnership files and submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in accordance with SEC guidelines and that such information is communicated to the Partnership's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of "disclosure controls and procedures" in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures in reaching that level of reasonable assurance. As of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report, the Partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Partnership's management, including the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and the Partnership's Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this evaluation, the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 13 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 Legal Proceedings ----------------- The Partnership is a party to the actions described under "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" in the Partnership's 2002 annual report on Form 10-K and Part II - Item 1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003. There have been no material developments in the actions described in the Partnership's 2002 annual report on Form 10-K and Part II - Item 1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003. The Partnership is a party to various claims, complaints, and other legal actions that have arisen in the normal course of business from time to time. The Partnership believes that the outcome of these other pending legal proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect upon the operations or financial portion of the Partnership. Items 2 through 5 are inapplicable. Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. --------------------------------- (a) The following exhibits are included herein: 31.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32 Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (b) Form 8-K None 14 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. DATED: November 14, 2003 PUBLIC STORAGE PROPERTIES V, LTD. BY: Public Storage, Inc. General Partner BY: /s/ John Reyes --------------- John Reyes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 15