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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business
Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code. We currently operate, and intend to operate in the future, as a REIT.
We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948. Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers we own or lease. We also provide property management services for which we charge fees to either joint ventures where we are partners or other outside owners.
We operate a portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers, totaling approximately 33.9 million square feet of gross leaseable area that is either owned by us or others. We have a diversified tenant base, with our largest tenant comprising only 2.5% of base minimum rental revenues during the first six months of 2019. Total revenues generated by our centers located in Houston and its surrounding areas was 19.7% of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and an additional 9.1% of total revenue was generated during this period from centers that are located in other parts of Texas. Also, in Florida and California, an additional 19.5% and 18.6%, respectively, of total revenue was generated during the first six months of 2019.
Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries, certain partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) which meet the guidelines for consolidation. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are unaudited; however, amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 are derived from our audited financial statements at that date. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and certain information included in our annual financial statements and notes thereto has been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Leases
As part of our operations, we are primarily a lessor of commercial retail space. In certain instances, we are also a lessee, primarily of ground leases associated with our operations. Our contracts are reviewed to determine if they qualify as a lease. A contract is determined to be a lease when the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits and to direct the use of an identified asset is transferred to a customer over a defined period of time for consideration. During this review, we evaluate among other items, asset specification, substitution rights, purchase options, operating rights and control over the asset during the contract period.
We have elected accounting policy practical expedients, both as a lessor and a lessee, to not separate any nonlease components (primarily common area maintenance) within a lease contract for all classes of underlying assets (primarily real estate assets). We have determined to account for both the lease and nonlease components as a single component when the lease component is the predominate component of a contract. As a lessor, we have further determined that this policy will be effective only on a lease that has been classified as an operating lease and the revenue recognition pattern and timing is the same for both types of components. Therefore, Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") No. 842, “Leases” will be applied to these lease contracts for both types of components. Additionally, for lessee leases, we have also elected not to apply the overall balance sheet recognition requirements to short-term leases.
Significant judgments and assumptions are inherent in not only determining if a contract contains a lease but also the lease classification, terms, payments, and, if needed, discount rates. Judgments include the nature of any options with the determination if they will be exercised, evaluation of implicit discount rates, assessment and consideration of “fixed” payments for straight-line rent revenue calculations and the evaluation of asset identification and substitution rights.
The determination of the discount rate used in a lease should be the incremental borrowing rate of the lease contract. For lessee leases, this rate is often not readily determinable as the lessor’s initial direct costs and expected residual value are at the end of the lease term and unknown. Therefore, as the lessee, our incremental borrowing rate will be used. Selected discount rates reflect rates that we would have to pay to borrow on a fully collateralized basis over a term similar to the lease. Additionally, we obtain lender quotes with similar terms and if not available, the asset type, risk free rates and financing spreads to account for creditworthiness and collateral.
Our lessor leases are principally related to our shopping centers. We believe risk of an inadequate residual value of the leased asset upon the termination of these leases is low due to our ability to re-lease the space, the long-lived nature of our real estate assets and the propensity of real estate assets to hold their value over a long period of time.
Revenue Recognition
At the inception of a revenue producing contract, we determine if a contract qualifies as a lease and if not, then as a customer contract. Based on this determination, the appropriate GAAP is applied to the contract, including its revenue recognition.
Rentals, net
Rental revenue is primarily derived from operating leases and, therefore, is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which typically begins the date the tenant takes control of the space. Variable rental revenue consists primarily of tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance, is subject to our interpretation of lease provisions and is recognized over the term of a lease as services are provided. Additionally, variable rental revenue based on a percentage of tenants’ sales is recognized only after the tenant exceeds its sales breakpoint. In circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Further, at the lease commencement date, we consider the collectability of a lease when determining revenue to be recognized. Prior to the adoption of ASC No. 842, rental revenues were recognized under ASC No. 840, “Leases.”
Other
Other revenue consists of both customer contract revenue and income from contractual agreements with third parties or partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships, which do not meet the definition of a lease or a customer contract. Revenues which do not meet the definition of a lease or customer contract are recognized as the related services are performed under the applicable agreement.
We have identified primarily three types of customer contract revenue: (1) management contracts with partially-owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships or third parties, (2) licensing and occupancy agreements and (3) certain non-tenant contracts. At contract inception, we assess the services provided in these contracts and identify any performance obligations that are distinct. To identify the performance obligation, we consider all services, whether explicitly stated or implied by customary business practices. We have identified the following substantive services, which may or may not be included in each contract type, that represent performance obligations:
Contract Type
 
Performance Obligation Description
 
Elements of Performance Obligations
 
Payment Timing
Management Agreements
 
• Management and asset management services
• Construction and development services
• Marketing services
 
• Over time
• Right to invoice
• Long-term contracts
 
Typically monthly or quarterly
 
 
• Leasing and legal preparation services
• Sales commissions
 
• Point in time
• Long-term contracts
 
 
Licensing and Occupancy Agreements
 
• Rent of non-specific space
 
• Over time
• Right to invoice
• Short-term contracts
 
Typically monthly
 
 
• Set-up services
 
• Point in time
• Right to invoice
 
 
Non-tenant Contracts
 
• Placement of miscellaneous items at our centers that do not qualify as a lease, i.e. advertisements, trash bins, etc.
 
• Point in time
• Long-term contracts
 
Typically monthly
 
 
• Set-up services
 
• Point in time
• Right to invoice
 
 

We also assess collectability of the customer contract revenue prior to recognition. None of these customer contracts include a significant financing component.
Unamortized Lease Costs, net
Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in origination, negotiation and processing of a lease agreement. Such costs include outside broker commissions and other independent third party costs, as well as internal leasing commissions paid directly related to completing a lease and are amortized over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis. Costs related to salaries and benefits, supervision, administration, unsuccessful origination efforts and other activities are charged to expense as incurred. Also included are in place lease costs which are amortized over the life of the applicable lease term on a straight-line basis.
Accrued Rent, Accrued Contract Receivables and Accounts Receivable, net
Receivables include rental revenue, amounts billed and currently due from customer contracts and receivables attributable to straight-line rental commitments. Accrued contract receivables includes amounts due from customers for contracts that do not qualify as a lease in which we earned the right to the consideration through the satisfaction of the performance obligation, but before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due. Upon the adoption of ASC No. 842, individual leases are assessed for collectability and upon the determination that the collection of rents is not probable, accrued rent and accounts receivables are reduced as an adjustment to rental revenues. Revenue from leases where collection is deemed to be less than probable is recorded on a cash basis until collectability is determined to be probable. Further, we assess whether operating lease receivables, at a portfolio level, are appropriately valued based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels and current economic trends. An allowance for the uncollectible portion of the portfolio is recorded as an adjustment to rental revenues. Prior to the adoption of ASC No. 842, an allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable was determined based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels, tenant creditworthiness and current economic trends. Additionally, estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims with respect to tenants in bankruptcy are considered in assessing the collectability of the related receivables. Management’s estimate of the collectability of accrued rents and accounts receivable is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.
Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows
Restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consist of escrow deposits held by lenders primarily for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves and restricted deposits that are held for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions.
Our restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consist of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Restricted deposits
$
13,349

 
$
8,150

Mortgage escrows
1,505

 
2,122

Total
$
14,854

 
$
10,272


Other Assets, net
Other assets include an asset related to the debt service guaranty (see Note 5 for further information), tax increment revenue bonds, right-of-use assets, investments, investments held in a grantor trust, deferred tax assets, prepaid expenses, the net value of above-market leases, deferred debt costs associated with our revolving credit facilities and other miscellaneous receivables. Right-of-use assets are amortized to achieve the recognition of rent expense on a straight-line basis after adjusting for the corresponding lease liabilities’ interest over the lives of the leases. Investments held in a grantor trust and investments in mutual funds are adjusted to fair value at each period with changes included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Investments held to maturity are carried at amortized cost and are adjusted using the interest method for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Our tax increment revenue bonds have been classified as held to maturity and are recorded at amortized cost offset by a recognized credit loss (see Note 16 for further information). Above-market leases are amortized as adjustments to rental revenues over terms of the acquired leases. Deferred debt costs, including those classified in debt, are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, over the terms of the debt. Other miscellaneous receivables have a reserve applied to the carrying amount when it becomes apparent that conditions exist that may lead to our inability to fully collect on outstanding amounts due. Such conditions include delinquent or late payments on receivables, deterioration in the ongoing relationship with the borrower and other relevant factors. We establish a reserve when expected loss conditions exist by reviewing the borrower’s ability to generate revenues to meet debt service requirements and assessing the fair value of any collateral.
Other Liabilities, net
Other liabilities include non-qualified benefit plan liabilities, deferred revenue, lease liabilities, the net value of below-market leases and other miscellaneous liabilities. Lease liabilities are amortized to rent expense using the effective interest rate method, over the lease life. Below-market leases are amortized as adjustments to rental revenues over terms of the acquired leases.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component consists of the following (in thousands):
 
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain
on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plan-Actuarial Loss
 
Total
Balance, January 1, 2019
$

 
$
(4,501
)
 
$
15,050

 
$
10,549

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
219

 
(288
)
(1) 
(69
)
Net other comprehensive loss (income)

 
219

 
(288
)
 
(69
)
Balance, March 31, 2019

 
(4,282
)
 
14,762

 
10,480

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
221

 
(299
)
(1) 
(78
)
Net other comprehensive loss (income)

 
221

 
(299
)
 
(78
)
Balance, June 30, 2019
$

 
$
(4,061
)
 
$
14,463

 
$
10,402

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain
on
Investments
 
Gain
on
Cash Flow
Hedges
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plan-Actuarial Loss
 
Total
Balance, January 1, 2018
$
(1,541
)
 
$
(7,424
)
 
$
15,135

 
$
6,170

Cumulative effect adjustment of accounting standards
1,541

 
 
 
 
 
1,541

Change excluding amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss


 
(1,379
)
 
 
 
(1,379
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss


 
3,633

(2) 
(271
)
(1) 
3,362

Net other comprehensive loss (income)

 
2,254

 
(271
)
 
1,983

Balance, March 31, 2018

 
(5,170
)
 
14,864

 
9,694

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
221


(307
)
(1) 
(86
)
Net other comprehensive loss (income)

 
221

 
(307
)
 
(86
)
Balance, June 30, 2018
$

 
$
(4,949
)
 
$
14,557

 
$
9,608

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(1)This reclassification component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (see Note 12 for additional information).
(2)This reclassification component is included in interest expense (see Note 5 for additional information)
Additionally, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the net gain balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to previously terminated cash flow interest rate swap contracts was $4.1 million and $4.5 million, respectively, which will be reclassified to net interest expense as interest payments are made on the originally hedged debt. Within the next 12 months, approximately $.9 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified as a reduction to interest expense related to our interest rate contracts.
Reclassifications
We have reclassified prior years’ miscellaneous lease-related revenues identified during our implementation of Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, "Leases" of $.2 million and $.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 to Rentals, net from Other revenue in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to conform to the current year presentation (see Note 2 for further information).