-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PRi0J1NjP29wEm/qV1ppE+RptKbQLU6uT+YJom2RqMlybJXXzyg5aI1TNXdUZ9Mv BIifvceBrzZJFCWBHIZVqA== 0001104659-05-055575.txt : 20051114 0001104659-05-055575.hdr.sgml : 20051111 20051114173044 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-05-055575 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20051114 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROUSE COMPANY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000085388 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATORS OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS [6512] IRS NUMBER: 520735512 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-01743 FILM NUMBER: 051203073 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10275 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY CITY: COLUMBIA STATE: MD ZIP: 21044-3456 BUSINESS PHONE: 4109926000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10275 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY CITY: COLUMBIA STATE: MD ZIP: 21044 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: COMMUNITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19660913 10-Q 1 a05-18422_110q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005

 

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 000-01743

 

THE ROUSE COMPANY LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

 

52-0735512

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

10275 Little Patuxent Parkway

 

 

Columbia, Maryland

 

21044-3456

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

(410) 992-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number,

including area code)

 

 

 

N / A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) 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   ý   No   o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes   o   No   ý

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes   o   No   ý

 

 



 

THE ROUSE COMPANY LP

 

INDEX

 

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

22

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

31

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

31

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

32

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

32

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

32

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

33

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

34

 

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PART I.                            FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                     Financial Statements

 

THE ROUSE COMPANY LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

A Subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

(as adjusted, see Notes 1 and 2)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

1,324,302

 

$

1,311,721

 

Buildings and equipment

 

8,545,089

 

8,211,285

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(288,015

)

(36,083

)

Developments in progress

 

206,542

 

388,953

 

Net property and equipment

 

9,787,918

 

9,875,876

 

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

1,175,713

 

1,177,311

 

Investment land and land held for development and sale

 

1,651,123

 

1,638,013

 

Net investment in real estate

 

12,614,754

 

12,691,200

 

Advances to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

1,556,176

 

650,876

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

19,655

 

30,196

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

82,938

 

49,648

 

Insurance recovery receivable

 

30,000

 

 

Deferred tax assets

 

2,366

 

2,476

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

51,743

 

1,220

 

Goodwill

 

259,055

 

356,796

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

797,606

 

906,471

 

Total assets

 

$

15,414,293

 

$

14,688,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes and other debt payable

 

$

6,536,345

 

$

5,744,317

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

1,209,571

 

1,266,862

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

535,090

 

527,714

 

 

 

8,281,006

 

$

7,538,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital

 

7,132,285

 

7,149,901

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

1,002

 

89

 

Total partners’ capital

 

7,133,287

 

7,149,990

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

 

$

15,414,293

 

$

14,688,883

 

 

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

 

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THE ROUSE COMPANY LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

A Subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

165,086

 

$

146,764

 

$

473,410

 

$

427,181

 

Tenant recoveries

 

68,472

 

66,255

 

194,844

 

188,377

 

Overage rents

 

3,918

 

3,167

 

10,064

 

7,921

 

Land sales

 

79,112

 

53,704

 

254,863

 

258,894

 

Management and other fees

 

2,222

 

3,084

 

9,820

 

10,361

 

Other

 

6,204

 

9,898

 

35,402

 

30,986

 

Total revenues

 

325,014

 

282,872

 

978,403

 

923,720

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

20,117

 

19,432

 

59,812

 

56,510

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

19,815

 

17,262

 

63,383

 

53,858

 

Marketing

 

2,506

 

1,899

 

2,976

 

5,292

 

Other property operating costs

 

45,528

 

54,812

 

142,065

 

148,948

 

Land sales operations

 

60,353

 

30,009

 

208,548

 

155,443

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,449

 

2,408

 

5,754

 

7,058

 

Property management and other costs

 

10,005

 

18,492

 

24,124

 

39,425

 

Other provisions

 

 

45,269

 

 

50,315

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

89,857

 

47,176

 

252,733

 

143,521

 

Total expenses

 

249,630

 

236,759

 

759,395

 

660,370

 

Operating income

 

75,384

 

46,113

 

219,008

 

263,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

1,928

 

1,963

 

5,057

 

6,052

 

Interest expense

 

(67,080

)

(60,403

)

(185,715

)

(179,920

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(14,452

)

(18,206

)

(33,745

)

(57,319

)

Income allocated to minority interests

 

(458

)

(925

)

(2,947

)

(2,718

)

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

(2,184

)

6,500

 

6,824

 

15,135

 

Net gains on dispositions of interests in operating properties

 

 

166

 

 

14,054

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(6,862

)

(24,792

)

8,482

 

58,634

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

 

136

 

 

349

 

Gain on dispositions

 

 

466

 

 

45,180

 

 

 

 

602

 

 

45,529

 

Net income (loss)

 

(6,862

)

(24,190

)

8,482

 

104,163

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

 

(81

)

144

 

9

 

570

 

Minimum pension liability adjustments

 

 

418

 

 

(1,219

)

Net unrealized gains derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

 

530

 

678

 

904

 

2,781

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(6,413

)

$

(22,950

)

$

9,395

 

$

106,295

 

 

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

 

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THE ROUSE COMPANY LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

A Subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,482

 

$

104,163

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for doubtful accounts, including discontinued operations

 

5,754

 

7,058

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

 

(6,824

)

(15,135

)

Operating distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates

 

6,824

 

15,135

 

Depreciation, including discontinued operations

 

252,427

 

128,953

 

Amortization, including discontinued operations

 

306

 

15,548

 

Impairment losses on operating properties, net of insurance recovery receivable

 

 

432

 

Net gains on dispositions of interests in operating properties, including discontinued operations

 

 

(59,235

)

Losses (gains) on extinguishment of debt

 

(267

)

3,312

 

Participation expense pursuant to Contingent Stock Agreement

 

75,555

 

47,776

 

Land development and acquisition expenditures

 

(96,056

)

(130,424

)

Cost of land sales

 

114,162

 

91,271

 

Debt assumed by purchasers of land

 

(5,293

)

(5,618

)

Deferred income taxes, including discontinued operations

 

26,865

 

44,758

 

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities

 

9,088

 

 

Net changes:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

(30,875

)

(28,839

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

13,178

 

(19,187

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

(5,416

)

26,661

 

Other

 

(2,538

)

(3,942

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

365,372

 

222,687

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition/development of real estate and improvements and additions to properties

 

(142,639

)

(426,789

)

Proceeds from dispositions of interest in properties

 

 

87,823

 

Increase in investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

(9,672

)

(3,781

)

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of income

 

36,228

 

49,996

 

Increase in restricted cash

 

(2,480

)

(3,719

)

Collection of long-term notes receivable

 

14,657

 

 

Insurance recovery receivable

 

5,000

 

 

Other, net

 

(3,461

)

(832

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

(102,367

)

(297,302

)

 

5



 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of mortgage notes and other debt payable

 

1,857,037

 

515,682

 

Principal payments on mortgage notes and other debt payable

 

(1,090,685

)

(513,428

)

Advances to General Growth Properties, Inc., net

 

(964,355

)

 

Capital distribution to General Growth Properties, Inc., net

 

(32,886

)

 

Repayments of TRC-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities

 

 

(79,751

)

Purchases of common stock

 

 

(31,117

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

221,917

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

30,923

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(145,195

)

Deferred financing and other related costs

 

(16,458

)

(8,059

)

Distributions to minority interest partners of excess financing proceeds

 

(27,148

)

 

Other, net

 

949

 

(480

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

(273,546

)

(9,508

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(10,541

)

(84,123

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

30,196

 

117,230

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

19,655

 

$

33,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

193,641

 

$

164,664

 

Interest capitalized

 

36,140

 

29,113

 

Income taxes paid

 

13,218

 

22,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Debt assumed by purchasers of land

 

$

5,293

 

$

5,618

 

Purchase price adjustments related to Merger:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

Buildings and equipment

 

83,737

 

 

Developments in progress

 

(21,677

)

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

34,911

 

 

Mortgage notes and other debt payable

 

41,375

 

 

Partners’ capital adjustment

 

6,788

 

 

Relief of liability related to Contingent Stock Agreement :

 

 

 

 

 

Advances from GGP

 

59,055

 

 

Common stock issued

 

 

51,817

 

Capital lease obligations incurred

 

 

3,704

 

Lapses of restrictions on common stock awards and grants of common stock

 

 

4,287

 

Debt assumed by purchasers of operating properties

 

 

130,787

 

Debt and other liabilities assumed or issued in acquisition of assets

 

 

340,524

 

 

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

 

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THE ROUSE COMPANY LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

A Subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1                  ORGANIZATION

 

General

 

Readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s (as defined below) audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (Commission File No. 000-01743), as certain footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate those contained in the 2004 annual audited financial statements have been omitted from this report. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Quarterly Report have the same meanings as in the Company’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “10-K”).

 

The Rouse Company LP (“we,” “TRCLP,” “us,” or the “Company”) is the successor company (by Merger as described below) to The Rouse Company (“TRC”). TRCLP’s primary business is the development and management of retail centers, office buildings, mixed-use projects and other commercial properties across the United States. We are also the developer of large-scale, master planned community projects in and around Columbia, Maryland; Summerlin, Nevada; and Houston, Texas.

 

On August 19, 2004, TRC executed a definitive merger agreement, which was approved by TRC’s Board of Directors, with General Growth Properties, Inc. (“GGP”). On November 9, 2004, TRC’s shareholders approved the merger (the “Merger”). On November 12, 2004, the Merger was completed and TRC was merged with and into us. A subsidiary of GGP was then merged with and into us and through a series of transactions, we were converted to a limited partnership and a subsidiary of GGP. Our general partner (Rouse LLC) owns a 1% interest in us and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGP. Our remaining interests are owned by our limited partner, GGP Limited Partnership, which is owned approximately 82% by GGP.

 

Typically, the effects of a merger transaction are reflected on the date of the transaction in the financial statements of the acquired company by adjusting its basis of assets and liabilities to their fair values in order to reflect the purchase price paid in the acquisition. However, there are certain exceptions (related to the presence of public debt that is qualitatively or quantitatively significant) to this requirement that would allow a company to elect to not apply this general practice. Accordingly, we had elected to not reflect these purchase accounting adjustments in our consolidated financial statements that were originally prepared and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for 2004.

 

However, in 2005, we are reflecting these adjustments in our consolidated financial statements and the consolidated balance sheet for December 31, 2004 has been adjusted. In this report and all subsequent reports for 2005, the adjustments will be reflected in our consolidated statements in 2004 from the date of the Merger. As a result, a single underlying set of information can be used for both ours and GGP’s consolidated financial statements (see Note 2).

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Rouse Company LP, our subsidiaries and joint ventures in which we have a controlling interest.  We also consolidate the accounts of certain variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  Income allocated to minority interests in these joint ventures includes the share of such properties’ operations (generally computed as the respective joint venture partner ownership percentage) applicable to such non-controlling venturers.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been included.  The results for the interim periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.

 

Properties

 

Real estate assets are stated at cost.  For redevelopment of existing operating properties, the net carrying value of the existing property under redevelopment plus the cost for the construction and improvements incurred in connection with the redevelopment are capitalized to the extent the capitalized costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property when complete.  Real estate taxes incurred during construction periods are capitalized and amortized on the same basis as the related assets.  Interest costs are capitalized during periods of active construction for qualified expenditures based upon interest rates in place during the construction period until construction is substantially complete.  Capitalized interest costs are amortized over lives which are consistent with the constructed 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 written off as a component of operating expenses.

 

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Construction allowances granted to tenants are capitalized and depreciated over the related lease term.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.  Expenditures for significant betterments and improvements are capitalized.

 

Our real estate assets, including developments in progress, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  A real estate asset is considered to be impaired when the estimated future undiscounted operating cash flow is less than its carrying value.  To the extent an impairment has occurred, the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its estimated fair value will be charged to operations.

 

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

 

 

 

Years

 

Buildings and improvements

 

40-45

 

Equipment, tenant improvements and fixtures

 

5-10

 

 

Purchased intangibles are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases or agreements.

 

Acquisitions of Operating Properties—Purchase Accounting due to the Merger

 

The Merger has been accounted for using the purchase method and, accordingly, our properties’ results of operations subsequent to the Merger reflect a new basis of accounting from the date of acquisition. Therefore, our operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 reflect this new basis of our assets and liabilities. However, the 2004 results for the comparable periods continue to reflect the prior TRC historical carrying amounts. Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques were used to allocate the purchase price to our properties between land, buildings and improvements, equipment and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place at-market tenant leases, acquired above- and below-market leases and tenant relationships. The initial valuations used are subject to change until such information is finalized, which is expected to be no later than 12 months from the Merger date (see Note 2).  The following paragraphs provide greater detail regarding some of the valuation techniques used to allocate the purchase price to certain types of assets and liabilities.

 

The fair values of tangible assets have been determined on an “if-vacant” basis.  The “if-vacant” fair value was allocated to land, where applicable, buildings, tenant improvements and equipment based on comparable sales and other relevant information that existed on the Merger date.

 

The estimated fair value of acquired in-place at-market tenant leases is the cost that would have been incurred to lease the property to the occupancy level of the property at the date of the Merger. Such estimate included the fair value of leasing commissions, legal costs and tenant coordination costs that would be incurred to lease the property to this occupancy level. Additionally, we evaluated the time period over which such occupancy level would be achieved and included an estimate of the net operating costs (primarily real estate taxes, insurance and utilities) incurred during the lease-up period, which generally ranges up to one year.  Acquired in-place at-market tenant leases are amortized over the average lease term (approximately five years).

 

Above-market and below-market in-place tenant lease values were recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflected the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and our estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease.  The above- and below-market lease values are amortized as adjustments to minimum rent revenue over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases (approximately five years).

 

The excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired (including identified intangible assets) and liabilities assumed (including identified intangible liabilities) has been recorded as goodwill.  Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested for impairment at a level of reporting referred to as a reporting unit on an annual basis, or more frequently, if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  An impairment loss for an asset group is allocated to the long-lived assets of the group on a pro-rata basis using the relative carrying amounts of those assets, unless the fair value of specific components of the reporting group are determinable without undue cost and effort.

 

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As discussed above, a portion of the aggregate purchase price relating to the Merger was allocated to intangible assets and liabilities.  This allocation, the accumulated amortization since the Merger date and the net carrying value of each intangible asset and liability component is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Gross Asset

 

Accumulated

 

Net Carrying

 

 

 

(Liability)

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

September 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place leases

 

$

581,932

 

$

(120,806

)

$

461,126

 

Below-market ground leases, net

 

349,116

 

(6,343

)

342,773

 

Below-market tenant leases

 

(146,096

)

27,614

 

(118,482

)

Above-market tenant leases

 

108,899

 

(22,971

)

85,928

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

94,168

 

(3,686

)

90,482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place leases

 

$

488,950

 

$

(13,034

)

$

475,916

 

Below-market ground leases, net

 

381,433

 

(1,059

)

380,374

 

Below-market tenant leases

 

(156,943

)

3,116

 

(153,827

)

Above-market tenant leases

 

141,701

 

(2,883

)

138,818

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

94,168

 

(654

)

93,514

 

 

Amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities and similar assets and liabilities from our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates decreased net income by approximately $52 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2004, $128 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004.

 

Future amortization, including our share of such items from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, is estimated to decrease net income by approximately $42 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, $162 million in 2006, $148 million in 2007, $107 million in 2008, $58 million in 2009, and $467 million for years thereafter.

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

As of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, we held ownership interests in various unconsolidated joint ventures, collectively, the “Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates” which own or develop shopping centers, residential and commercial land, and other retail and investment property.  We account for investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affilates where we own a non-controlling joint interest using the equity method.  Under the equity method, the carrying value of our investment is adjusted for our share of the equity in earnings of such Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates from the date of acquisition and reduced by distributions received.  Generally, the operating agreements with respect to our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates provide that assets, liabilities and funding obligations are shared in accordance with our ownership percentages.  Therefore, we generally also share in the profit and losses, cash flows and other matters relating to our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in accordance with our respective ownership percentages.  Differences between the carrying value of our investment in the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates and our share of the underlying equity of such Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates are generally amortized over lives ranging from five to forty-five years.

 

For those Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates where we own less than a 5% interest and have virtually no influence on the joint venture’s operating and financial policies, we account for our investments using the cost method.

 

Advances to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

The amounts advanced to General Growth Properties, Inc. are non-interest bearing, unsecured and payable on demand.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Highly-liquid investments with maturities at dates of purchase of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.

 

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 us are considered capital leases and the present values of the minimum lease payments are accounted for as assets and liabilities.

 

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Deferred Expenses

 

Deferred expenses consist principally of financing fees and leasing costs and commissions.  Deferred financing fees are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method (or other methods which approximate the effective interest method) over the terms of the respective agreements.  Deferred leasing costs and commissions are amortized using the straight-line method over the average life of the tenant leases.  Deferred expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are shown at cost, net of accumulated amortization of $3.0 million as of September 30, 2005.

 

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 and accretion related to above- and below-market leases on properties acquired as provided by FASB Statements No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”) and No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”).  The impact of these items on minimum rent revenues were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30,

 

Nine months ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Minimum rent averaging income

 

$

13,901

 

$

736

 

$

24,070

 

$

2,789

 

Lease termination fees

 

603

 

1,455

 

6,735

 

4,152

 

(Above-) and below-market tenant lease accretion, net

 

3,379

 

618

 

4,410

 

1,348

 

 

As of September 30, 2005, straight-line rents receivable, which represent the current net cumulative rents recognized prior to when billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the leases, of approximately $21.6 million are included in accounts and notes receivable, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

We provide 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.  We also evaluate 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 many years into the future.  Our experience relative to unbilled deferred rent receivable is that a certain portion of the amounts straight-lined into revenue are never collected from (or billed to) the tenant due to early lease terminations.  For that portion of the otherwise recognizable deferred rent that is not deemed to be probable of collection, no revenue is recognized.  Accounts and notes receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $34.8 million and $30.5 million at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

Overage rents are recognized on an accrual basis once tenant sales revenues exceed contractual tenant lease thresholds.  Revenues relating to variable recoveries from tenants are computed as a formula related to real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and are generally recognized as revenues in the period the related costs are incurred.  Fixed contributions from tenants related to these expenses are recognized when due.

 

Management and other fees primarily represent management and leasing fees, financing fees and fees for other ancillary services performed by taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) entities owned by TRCLP for the benefit of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.  Such fees are recognized as revenue as the services are rendered.

 

Revenues from land sales are recognized using the full accrual method provided that various criteria relating to the terms of the transactions and our subsequent involvement with the land sold are met.  Revenues relating to transactions that do not meet the established criteria are deferred and recognized when the criteria are met or using the installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate in the circumstances.  For land sale transactions in which we are required to perform additional services and incur significant costs after title has passed, revenues and cost of sales are recognized on a percentage of completion basis.

 

Cost of land sales is determined as a specified percentage of land sales revenues recognized for each community development project.  The cost ratios used are based on actual costs incurred and estimates of development costs and sales revenues to completion of each project.  The ratios are reviewed regularly and revised for changes in sales and cost estimates or development plans.  Significant changes in these estimates or development plans, whether due to changes in market conditions or other factors, could result in changes to the cost ratio used for a specific project. The increase in the basis of the land due to purchase price accounting adjustments has resulted in a significant increase in the cost ratios of our projects. The specific identification method is used to determine cost of sales for certain parcels of land, including acquired parcels we do not intend to develop or for which development is complete at the date of acquisition.

 

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Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method, which reflects the impact of the temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis of such assets and liabilities as measured for tax purposes.  Deferred income taxes also reflect the impact of operating loss and tax credit carry forwards based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the amount where realization is more likely than not assured after considering all available evidence, including tax planning strategies and other factors.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

FASB Statement No. 107, “Disclosure about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”) requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.  SFAS 107 does not apply to all balance sheet items. Fair values of financial instruments approximate their carrying value in our financial statements except for debt and certain minority interest liability balances.  The fair value information for our debt is provided in Note 4.  We have determined that several of our consolidated partnerships are limited-life entities and therefore the minority interest is reflected as a liability.  The total fair values of minority interests in these partnerships at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were approximately $60 million and $62 million, respectively.  The aggregate carrying values of the minority interests in these partnerships were approximately $25.3 million and $29.8 million at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 period.  For example, significant estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, recoverable amounts of receivables and deferred taxes, initial valuations and related amortization periods of property, deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to acquisitions, and cost ratios and completion percentages used for land sales.  Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in the 2004 consolidated financial statements, including discontinued operations (Note 7), have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

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NOTE 2                  ACQUISITIONS AND INTANGIBLES

 

Purchase Price Adjustments

 

As described in Note 1, the Merger occurred on November 12, 2004 and the carrying values of all our assets and liabilities were adjusted as of such date to reflect the GGP purchase price of approximately $14.2 billion (including assumed debt and other liabilities of $7.0 billion).

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of our assets at the date of the Merger with GGP.  These fair values were based, in part, on preliminary third-party market valuations. These fair values were based on currently available information and assumptions and estimates that we believed were reasonable at that time.  We will continue to review and expect to adjust these fair values as additional information becomes available for a period of one year following the acquisition.

 

(In Thousands)

 

Estimated Merger
Fair Value as
initially allocated

 

Adjustments (1)

 

Estimated Merger
Fair Value
currently

 

Land

 

$

1,314,711

 

$

 

$

1,314,711

 

Buildings and equipment

 

8,206,370

 

83,737

 

8,290,107

 

Developments in progress

 

383,996

 

(21,677

)

362,319

 

Investment in and loans to Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

1,236,299

 

34,911

 

1,271,210

 

Investment land and land held for development and sale

 

1,645,700

 

33,128

 

1,678,828

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

29,077

 

 

29,077

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

84,424

 

1,093

 

85,517

 

Goodwill

 

356,796

 

(97,741

)

259,055

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below-market ground leases

 

382,328

 

(33,212

)

349,116

 

Above-market tenant leases

 

141,048

 

(32,802

)

108,246

 

Other

 

404,047

 

2,790

 

406,837

 

 

 

927,423

 

(63,224

)

864,199

 

 

 

$

14,184,796

 

$

(29,773

)

$

14,155,023

 

 


(1)          Adjustments are the result of revisions in estimated fair values, including a reduction in liabilities assumed of $34 million, and due to the settlement of additional transaction costs.

 

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As discussed in Note 1, the following table reflects the impact of purchase accounting on the December 31, 2004 balance sheet by adding the purchase accounting adjustments as shown in the table above to the amounts originally reported to yield the December 31, 2004 as adjusted amounts (certain amounts originally reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation):

 

(In Thousands)

 

December 31,
2004, as
originally
reported

 

Effect of
applying
purchase
accounting

 

December 31,
2004 as
adjusted

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

641,688

 

$

670,033

 

$

1,311,721

 

Buildings and equipment

 

5,243,467

 

2,967,818

 

8,211,285

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(1,005,502

)

969,419

 

(36,083

)

Developments in progress

 

255,597

 

133,356

 

388,953

 

Net property and equipment

 

5,135,250

 

4,740,626

 

9,875,876

 

Investment in and loans to Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

528,899

 

648,412

 

1,177,311

 

Investment land and land held for development and sale

 

512,450

 

1,125,563

 

1,638,013

 

Net investment in real estate

 

6,176,599

 

6,514,601

 

12,691,200

 

Advances to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

650,876

 

 

650,876

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

30,196

 

 

30,196

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

49,648

 

 

49,648

 

Deferred tax assets

 

76,582

 

(74,106

)

2,476

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

170,970

 

(169,750

)

1,220

 

Goodwill

 

 

356,796

 

356,796

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

469,344

 

437,127

 

906,471

 

Total assets

 

$

7,624,215

 

$

7,064,668

 

$

14,688,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes and other debt payable

 

$

5,629,010

 

$

115,307

 

$

5,744,317

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

94,526

 

1,172,336

 

1,266,862

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

687,725

 

(160,011

)

527,714

 

 

 

6,411,261

 

1,127,632

 

7,538,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital

 

1,217,244

 

5,932,657

 

7,149,901

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum pension liability adjustment

 

(312

)

312

 

 

Unrealized net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

 

(126

)

215

 

89

 

Unrealized net gains (losses) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

 

(3,852

)

3,852

 

 

Total partners’ capital

 

1,212,954

 

5,937,036

 

7,149,990

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

 

$

7,624,215

 

$

7,064,668

 

$

14,688,883

 

 

Other Acquisition and Development Activities

 

Other acquisition and development activities in 2004 and 2005 included the following:

 

                  In March 2004, we acquired Providence Place, a regional retail center in Providence, Rhode Island for $581.6 million, including assumed debt of $306.9 million.

 

                  In November 2004, we purchased Oxmoor Center, a regional retail center in Louisville, Kentucky for $130.0 million, including $66.5 million of assumed debt.

 

                  We are an investor in a consolidated joint venture that is developing The Shops at La Cantera, a regional retail center in San Antonio, Texas.  The project held its grand opening of its first phase on September 15, 2005.

 

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NOTE 3                  INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

 

Generally, we share in the profits and losses, cash flows and other matters relating to our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in accordance with our respective ownership percentages.  We manage most of the properties owned by these joint ventures.  Some of the joint ventures have elected to be treated as REITs for income tax purposes.

 

The significant accounting policies used by the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates are the same as ours.

 

Condensed Combined Financial Information of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

The following is condensed combined statements of operations information for our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Condensed Combined Statements of Operations - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

54,348

 

$

51,887

 

$

159,815

 

$

154,621

 

Tenant recoveries

 

24,141

 

24,102

 

73,585

 

69,785

 

Overage rents

 

1,657

 

1,449

 

3,302

 

2,899

 

Land sales

 

39,861

 

32,483

 

110,761

 

83,405

 

Other

 

18,179

 

34,446

 

76,470

 

104,539

 

Total revenues

 

138,186

 

144,367

 

423,933

 

415,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating expenses

 

46,644

 

59,329

 

159,835

 

177,725

 

Land sales operations

 

29,409

 

18,814

 

65,165

 

51,974

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

20,863

 

21,088

 

67,516

 

62,760

 

Total expenses

 

96,916

 

99,231

 

292,516

 

292,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

41,270

 

45,136

 

131,417

 

122,790

 

Interest income

 

331

 

122

 

997

 

261

 

Interest expense

 

(24,317

)

(22,690

)

(71,129

)

(66,760

)

Net income

 

$

17,284

 

$

22,568

 

$

61,285

 

$

56,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

$

17,284

 

$

22,568

 

$

61,285

 

$

56,291

 

Joint venture partners’ share of income of Unconsolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Affiliates

 

(8,054

)

(11,516

)

(30,799

)

(28,754

)

Amortization of capital or basis differences

 

(11,414

)

(4,552

)

(23,662

)

(12,402

)

Equity in income (loss) of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

$

(2,184

)

$

6,500

 

$

6,824

 

$

15,135

 

 

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NOTE 4                  MORTGAGE NOTES AND OTHER DEBT PAYABLE

 

Debt is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30,
2005

 

December 31,
2004, as adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages and bonds

 

$

4,782,573

 

$

3,949,453

 

Medium-term notes

 

2,000

 

45,500

 

3.625% Notes due March 2009

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

8% Notes due April 2009

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

7.2% Notes due September 2012

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

5.375% Notes due November 2013

 

450,000

 

450,000

 

Other loans

 

153,260

 

149,378

 

 

 

6,387,833

 

5,594,331

 

Purchase accounting adjustments

 

148,512

 

149,986

 

Total

 

$

6,536,345

 

$

5,744,317

 

 

During the first quarter of 2005, we refinanced approximately $536 million of mortgage debt with $941 million of new mortgage loans on the related properties.  In the second quarter of 2005, we issued new variable-rate mortgage debt totaling $375 million.  During the third quarter of 2005, we refinanced approximately $312 million of mortgage debt with $442 million of new mortgage loans on the related properties.  The proceeds from these financing activities were used to repay $38.7 million and $35.0 million of TRCLP debt in the first and second quarters of 2005, respectively, while the remaining proceeds were advanced or distributed to GGP.

 

In the second quarter of 2005, we entered into interest rate swap agreements related to the newly issued $375 million of variable-rate debt (see above).  During the third quarter, $80 million of this variable rate debt was repaid when we refinanced the debt and the interest rate swap agreement related to this loan expired at that time.  We have interest rate swap agreements in place on the remaining variable rate debt that effectively fixed the LIBOR rate on this debt through June 2006.  Information related to the swap agreements as of September 30, 2005 is as follows (dollars in millions):

 

Total notional amount

 

$

295.0

 

Average fixed effective rate (pay rate)

 

5.4

%

Average variable interest rate of related debt (receive rate)

 

5.5

%

Fair value of swap asset

 

$

0.9

 

 

The agreements relating to various loans impose limitations on us. The most restrictive of these limit the levels and types of debt we and our affiliates may incur and require us and our affiliates to maintain specified minimum levels of debt service coverage and net worth. The agreements also impose restrictions on sale, lease and certain other transactions, subject to various exclusions and limitations. These restrictions have not and are not expected to limit our normal business activities as we expect to be able to access additional funds as necessary from GGP.

 

We estimated the fair value of our debt based on quoted market prices for publicly-traded debt and on the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made for such debt.  The discount rates used approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality, assume the debt is outstanding through maturity and consider the debt’s collateral.  We have utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed.  Because such amounts are estimates, there can be no assurance that the disclosed value of any financial instrument could be realized by immediate settlement of the instrument.  The carrying amount and estimated fair value of our debt are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

September 30, 2005

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

Carrying

 

Estimated

 

 

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed-rate debt

 

$

6,200,663

 

$

6,437,311

 

$

4,981,396

 

$

5,047,009

 

Variable-rate debt

 

335,682

 

323,971

 

762,921

 

762,921

 

Total

 

$

6,536,345

 

$

6,761,282

 

$

5,744,317

 

$

5,809,930

 

 

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NOTE 5                  OTHER PROVISIONS

 

Other provisions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months
ended
September 30,
2004

 

Nine months
ended
September 30,
2004

 

Pension plan settlement losses

 

$

680

 

$

3,548

 

Interest and penalties for tax related matters

 

44,589

 

44,589

 

Loss on early extinguishment of The Rouse Company-obligated mandatority redeemable preferred securities

 

 

2,178

 

Total

 

$

45,269

 

$

50,315

 

 

We terminated our defined pension plan in 2004.  The settlement losses incurred in 2004 related to lump-sum distributions made primarily to employees retiring as a result of organizational changes.

 

One of the conditions for closing the Merger was that we deliver to GGP an opinion of tax counsel acceptable to GGP with respect to our qualification as a REIT.  In preparing for the Merger, we discovered that we may have had non-REIT earnings and profits that we did not distribute to our shareholders.  These earnings and profits included non-REIT earnings and profits we would have succeeded to in 2001 if a tax election we made in 2001 with respect to one of our subsidiaries was determined to be invalid. Such earnings and profits also included earnings and profits which might be attributed to certain intercompany transactions. Based on advice from our outside legal counsel who assisted us with REIT tax matters and our internal analysis, we believed that paying additional distributions to our shareholders (which we refer to as extraordinary dividends) and making payments of additional tax, interest and penalties were the most expedient courses of action to take.  On November 9, 2004, we entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to settle these matters and treat the payment of extraordinary dividends as satisfying our distribution requirements.  The amount of the extraordinary dividend paid was $238 million.  Additionally, we paid approximately $23.2 million of interest and a penalty of approximately $22.4 million to the IRS under the terms of the closing agreement with the IRS. As a result of these payments, we were able to deliver to GGP an acceptable opinion of tax counsel with respect to our REIT status.

 

NOTE 6                  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, from time to time, we are involved in legal actions relating to the ownership and operations of our properties.  In management’s opinion, we are adequately reserved and therefore the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

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 property by the landlord.  All of our ground leases are classified as operating leases. Accordingly, rental payments are expensed as incurred and have, to the extent applicable, been straight-lined over the term of the lease.  Rental expense for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 was $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Rental expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 was $10.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively. These amounts include participation rent related to these leases and applicable amortization of above- and below-market lease valuation amounts due to purchase accounting adjustments.

 

TRC acquired various assets, including Summerlin, a master-planned community in suburban Las Vegas, Nevada, in the acquisition of The Hughes Corporation (“Hughes”) in 1996.  In connection with the acquisition of Hughes, TRC entered into a Contingent Stock Agreement (“CSA”) for the benefit of the former Hughes owners or their successors (“beneficiaries”).  Under the terms of the CSA, shares of TRC common stock were issuable to the beneficiaries based on the appraised values of defined asset groups, including Summerlin, at specified termination dates through 2009 and/or cash flows from the development and/or sale of those assets prior to the termination dates.

 

On October 19, 2004, GGP delivered to the beneficiaries an executed assumption agreement whereby GGP agreed, for the benefit of the beneficiaries under the CSA, to perform the CSA as successor to TRC, in the same manner and to the same extent that TRC would be required to perform the CSA if no succession had taken place.  Under the assumption agreement, GGP assumed TRC’s obligation under the CSA to deliver shares of GGP common stock (either newly issued or treasury shares) twice a year to beneficiaries under the CSA.  The amount of shares is based upon a formula set forth under the CSA and upon GGP’s stock price. We account for the beneficiaries’ share of earnings from the assets as an operating expense.  We account for any distributions to

 

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the beneficiaries as of the termination dates related to assets we own as of the termination date as additional investments in the related assets (that is, contingent consideration).  A total of 1,552,385 shares of GGP common stock has been delivered to the beneficiaries as of the date of this report, pursuant to the CSA.

 

Two of our operating retail properties in the United States Gulf Coast region (Oakwood Center in Gretna, Louisiana and Riverwalk, located near the convention center in downtown New Orleans) have been closed since August 29, 2005, when a hurricane struck the area. Although property damage in the New Orleans area was generally due to hurricane effects, the damage to Oakwood Center and Riverwalk, which prevents these properties from re-opening, was from arson and vandalism. Riverwalk is currently expected to partially re-open by Thanksgiving 2005 even though certain repair and refurbishment activities are anticipated to continue into 2006. While two anchor stores at Oakwood Center have announced plans to re-open in time for the 2005 holiday season and repair and re-opening plans are in process, no official re-opening date has been set for the remainder of the property. We have comprehensive insurance coverage for both property damage and business interruption. The recovery effort at the properties is expected to include replacing portions of the building, landscaping and furnishings.  The net book value of the property damage is currently estimated to be at least $35 million; however, we are still assessing the damage estimates and the actual net book value write-off could vary from this estimate.  Changes to these estimates will be recorded in the periods in which they are determined.  As of September 30, 2005, we have recorded a net fixed asset write-off and a corresponding insurance claim recovery receivable for this net book value amount because we believe that it is probable that the insurance recovery, net of deductibles on a replacement cost basis, will exceed the net book value of the damaged portion of the assets.  While we expect the insurance proceeds will be sufficient to cover most of the replacement cost of the restoration of the properties, certain deductibles and limitations are expected to apply.  No determination has been made as to the total amount or timing of those insurance payments.  As of September 30, 2005 and through November 8, 2005, $5 million in insurance proceeds related to the Oakwood property has been received, which has been offset against this insurance recovery receivable.  As only a nominal amount of repairs have taken place as of September 30, 2005, substantially all of the remaining $30 million receivable recorded represents the recovery of the net book value of fixed assets written off. The cost recoveries have been recorded on the expense line item to which they relate, and therefore there is no significant impact to any line item or our overall results.  However, included in property operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 are approximately $1 million of costs which, when fully expended, are not expected to be recoverable from insurance proceeds due to insurance policy deductibles.

 

NOTE 7                  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In October 2004, we sold our interests in two office buildings in Hunt Valley, Maryland for $8.4 million.

 

In May 2004, we sold our interest in one office building in Hughes Center, a master-planned business park in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of certain agreements reached in 2003 under which we acquired interests in entities developing The Woodlands, a master-planned community in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, for cash of $7.0 million and the assumption by the buyer of $3.5 million of mortgage debt. We recorded a gain on this sale of $5.5 million. In January and February 2004, we sold interests in five office buildings and seven parcels subject to ground leases in Hughes Center as part of the same 2003 agreement, for cash of $64.3 million and the assumption by the buyer of $107.3 million of mortgage debt. We recorded aggregate gains on these sales in the first quarter of 2004 of approximately $35.3 million (net of deferred income taxes of $2.7 million).

 

In March 2004, we sold our interests in Westdale Mall, a retail center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for cash of $1.3 million and the assumption by the buyer of $20.0 million of mortgage debt. We recognized a gain of $0.8 million in 2004 relating to this sale.

 

The operating results of the properties included in discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three months ended
September 30, 2004

 

Nine months ended
September 30, 2004

 

Revenues

 

$

359

 

$

3,963

 

Operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization

 

(73

)

(1,563

)

Interest expense

 

(1

)

(738

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(979

)

Other provisions and losses

 

(162

)

(432

)

Income tax benefit

 

13

 

98

 

Income from operations

 

136

 

349

 

Gains on dispositions of interests in operating properties, net

 

466

 

45,180

 

Discontinued operations

 

$

602

 

$

45,529

 

 

As all of the above-mentioned dispositions occurred in 2004 and, as no additional operating assets held as of September 30, 2005 have been designated as held for sale, no amounts have been categorized as discontinued operations in 2005.

 

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NOTE 8                  TAX MATTERS

 

Prior to the Merger, TRC was a REIT and generally was not subject to corporate level Federal income tax on taxable income we distributed currently to our stockholders, but were liable for Federal and state income taxes with respect to our TRS entities.

 

Subsequent to the Merger, we are an entity disregarded for Federal income tax purposes and we are not liable for Federal income taxes, except with respect to our TRS entities.

 

As a subsidiary of GGP (which operates as a REIT), we own and operate several TRS entities that are principally engaged in the development and sale of land for residential, commercial and other uses, primarily in and around Columbia, Maryland; Summerlin, Nevada and Houston, Texas.  Certain of the TRS entities also operate and/or own several retail centers and office and other properties.  Except with respect to such TRS entities, management does not believe that we will be liable for significant income taxes at the Federal level or in most of the states in which we operate in 2005 and future years. Current Federal income taxes of the TRS entities are likely to increase significantly in future years as we exhaust the net loss carryforwards of certain TRS entities and complete certain land development projects.

 

Due to the uncertainty of the realization of certain tax carryforwards, we established valuation allowances.  The majority of the valuation allowances established relate to net operating loss carryforwards, which will more likely than not expire unused.  The valuation allowances established totaled $26.6 million and $24.9 million at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively.

 

One of our taxable subsidiaries is subject to an ongoing Federal Income Tax examination.  We do not believe that the outcome of this examination will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued FSP FAS 109-1 related to the application of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” to the tax deduction on qualified production activities provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Jobs Creation Act”).  FSP FAS 109-1 clarifies that this tax deduction provided for under the Jobs Creation Act should be accounted for as a special deduction in accordance with SFAS No. 9 and not as a tax rate reduction.  We are currently evaluating the effect that this deduction will have in 2005 and subsequent years.  It is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations in 2005.

 

NOTE 9                  RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In June 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on EITF 04-05, “Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership When the Investor Is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” (EITF 04-05) which provides guidance on when a sole general partner should consolidate a limited partnership.  A sole general partner in a limited partnership is presumed to control that limited partnership and therefore should include the limited partnership in its consolidated financial statements, regardless of the sole general partner’s ownership interest in the limited partnership.  The control presumption may be overcome if the limited partners have the ability to remove the sole general partner or otherwise dissolve the limited partnership.  Other substantive participating rights by the limited partners may also overcome the control presumption.  If ratified by the FASB, this consensus would be effective after the date of the ratification for general partners of all newly formed limited partnerships and existing limited partnerships for which the partnership agreements are modified.  For general partners in all other limited partnerships, this consensus would be effective no later than the beginning of the first reporting period in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005.  We do not expect EITF 04-05 to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – A Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS 154”).  This new standard replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.  Among other changes, SFAS 154 requires that a voluntary change in accounting principle be applied retrospectively with all prior period financial statements presented on the new accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to do so.  SFAS 154 also provides that:

 

                  A change in method of depreciating or amortizing a long-lived nonfinancial asset be accounted for as a change in estimate (prospectively) that was effected by a change in accounting principle, and

 

                  Correction of errors in previously issued financial statements should be termed a “restatement.”

 

SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005.  Early adoption of this standard is permitted for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after June 1, 2005.

 

On February 7, 2005, the SEC staff published certain views concerning the accounting by lessees for leasehold improvements, rent holidays, lessor funding of lessee expenditures and other tenant inducements.  Although the application of these views to lessors was not specified by the SEC and a formal accounting standard modifying existing practice on these items has not been

 

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issued or proposed, we have conducted a review of our accounting relative to such items.  We believe that our leasing practices and agreements with a majority of our tenants provide that leasehold improvements that we fund represent fixed assets that we own and control.  We also believe that leases with such arrangements are properly accounted for as commencing at the completion of construction of such assets.  A smaller percentage of our tenant leases do not provide for landlord funding but rather provide for tenant funded construction and furnishing of the leased premises prior to the formal commencement of the lease.  We have concluded that the recognition of straight-line rental revenue relating to these leases should commence when tenants take possession of the leased space.

 

On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets – An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29” (“SFAS 153”).  The amendments made by SFAS 153 are based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged.  Further, the amendments eliminate the narrow exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replace it with a broader exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have “commercial substance.”  SFAS 153 is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005.  The adoption of SFAS 153 on June 15, 2005 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In October 2005, the FASB Issued Staff Position No. FAS 13-1 “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period”.  This FSP requires that rental costs associated with ground or building operating leases incurred during a construction period be recognized as rental expense.  However, FSP No. FAS 13-1 does not address lessees that account for the sale or rental of real estate projects under FASB Statement No. 67 “Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Projects”.  As we generally own rather than lease property upon which we construct new real estate projects and our policy would be to capitalize rental costs associated with ground leases incurred during construction periods under Statement No. 67, FSP No. FAS 13-1 will not have a material effect on our results of operations when it becomes effective in 2006.

 

NOTE 10           SEGMENTS

 

We have two business segments which offer different products or services.  Our segments are managed separately because each requires different operating strategies or management expertise.  We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations on a geographic basis.  Further, all operations are within the United States and no customer or tenant comprises more than 2% of consolidated revenues.  Our reportable segments are as follows:

 

                  Retail and Other - - includes the operation, development and management of regional shopping centers, office and industrial properties, downtown specialty marketplaces, the retail and non-retail rental components of mixed-use projects and community retail centers.

 

                  Master Planned Communities - - includes the development and sale of land, primarily in large-scale, long-term community development projects in and around Columbia, Maryland; Summerlin, Nevada; and Houston, Texas.

 

Prior to the Merger, management of TRC had elected to present five operating segments, including retail centers, office and other properties, community development, commercial development, and corporate. Consistent with management practices of GGP, we have changed our reportable segments and have recategorized the 2004 segment results to reflect the two reportable segments described above.

 

The operating measure used to assess operating results for the business segments is Real Estate Property Net Operating Income (“NOI”).  Management believes that NOI provides useful information about a property’s operating performance.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, except that we account for the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates and certain other minority interest ventures using the proportionate share method rather than the equity method.  Under the proportionate share method, our share of the revenues and expenses of the Unconsolidated Properties are combined with the revenues and expenses of the Consolidated Properties.  Under the equity method, our share of the net revenues and expenses of the Unconsolidated Properties are reported as a single line item, “Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates,” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.  In addition, the 2005 operations listed below reflect the application of purchase accounting as described in Notes 1 and 2.

 

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Operating results for the segments for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

Retail and
Other

 

Master
Planned
Communities

 

Total

 

Retail and
Other

 

Master
Planned
Communities

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

192,592

 

$

 

$

192,592

 

$

170,732

 

$

 

$

170,732

 

Tenant recoveries

 

79,876

 

 

79,876

 

77,525

 

 

77,525

 

Overage rents

 

4,749

 

 

4,749

 

3,844

 

 

3,844

 

Land sales

 

 

100,443

 

100,443

 

 

70,772

 

70,772

 

Other

 

24,737

 

 

24,737

 

26,423

 

 

26,423

 

Total property revenues

 

301,954

 

100,443

 

402,397

 

278,524

 

70,772

 

349,296

 

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

24,494

 

 

24,494

 

22,868

 

 

22,868

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

22,347

 

 

22,347

 

20,665

 

 

20,665

 

Marketing

 

2,517

 

 

2,517

 

2,134

 

 

2,134

 

Other property and operating costs

 

60,205

 

 

60,205

 

76,646

 

 

76,646

 

Land sales operations

 

 

78,975

 

78,975

 

 

43,666

 

43,666

 

Provisions for doubtful accounts

 

1,623

 

 

1,623

 

2,624

 

 

2,624

 

Total property operating expenses

 

111,186

 

78,975

 

190,161

 

124,937

 

43,666

 

168,603

 

Real estate property net operating income

 

$

190,768

 

$

21,468

 

$

212,236

 

$

153,587

 

$

27,106

 

$

180,693

 

 

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Operating results for the segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

Retail and
Other

 

Master
Planned
Communities

 

Total

 

Retail and
Other

 

Master
Planned
Communities

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

547,463

 

$

 

$

547,463

 

$

501,410

 

$

 

$

501,410

 

Tenant recoveries

 

229,487

 

 

229,487

 

220,998

 

 

220,998

 

Overage rents

 

11,646

 

 

11,646

 

9,307

 

 

9,307

 

Land sales

 

 

313,417

 

313,417

 

 

302,665

 

302,665

 

Other

 

83,266

 

 

83,266

 

83,982

 

 

83,982

 

Total property revenues

 

871,862

 

313,417

 

1,185,279

 

815,697

 

302,665

 

1,118,362

 

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

72,523

 

 

72,523

 

67,077

 

 

67,077

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

71,887

 

 

71,887

 

64,229

 

 

64,229

 

Marketing

 

3,565

 

 

3,565

 

6,075

 

 

6,075

 

Other property and operating costs

 

194,629

 

 

194,629

 

215,017

 

 

215,017

 

Land sales operations

 

 

251,760

 

251,760

 

 

194,869

 

194,869

 

Provisions for doubtful accounts

 

6,326

 

 

6,326

 

7,650

 

 

7,650

 

Total property operating expenses

 

348,930

 

251,760

 

600,690

 

360,048

 

194,869

 

554,917

 

Real estate property net operating income

 

$

522,932

 

$

61,657

 

$

584,589

 

$

455,649

 

$

107,796

 

$

563,445

 

 

The following reconciles segment basis NOI to GAAP-basis operating income and income (loss) from continuing operations.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate property net operating income segment basis

 

$

212,236

 

$

180,693

 

$

584,589

 

$

563,445

 

Less NOI of unconsolidated properties

 

(39,212

)

(26,456

)

(98,544

)

(74,361

)

Less NOI of discontinued operations

 

 

(271

)

 

(2,834

)

Management and other fees

 

2,222

 

3,084

 

9,820

 

10,361

 

Property management and other costs

 

(10,005

)

(18,492

)

(24,124

)

(39,425

)

Other provisions

 

 

(45,269

)

 

(50,315

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(89,857

)

(47,176

)

(252,733

)

(143,521

)

Operating income

 

75,384

 

46,113

 

219,008

 

263,350

 

Interest income

 

1,928

 

1,963

 

5,057

 

6,052

 

Interest expense

 

(67,080

)

(60,403

)

(185,715

)

(179,920

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(14,452

)

(18,206

)

(33,745

)

(57,319

)

Income allocated to minority interests

 

(458

)

(925

)

(2,947

)

(2,718

)

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

(2,184

)

6,500

 

6,824

 

15,135

 

Net gains (losses) on dispositions of interests in operating properties

 

 

166

 

 

14,054

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(6,862

)

$

(24,792

)

$

8,482

 

$

58,634

 

 

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Item 2.                     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

As of September 30, 2005, all of our equity securities were held directly by a GGP controlled subsidiary and GGP is a reporting company under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which has filed all the material required to be filed pursuant to Section 13, 14, or 15(d) thereof, as applicable. Therefore, certain disclosures and analysis otherwise required by Item 2 have been omitted as not applicable or answered by reference to filings made by GGP.

 

All references to numbered Notes are to specific footnotes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and which Notes are incorporated into the applicable response by reference.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with such Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.  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.

 

Forward-looking Information

 

We may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report and in other reports that we file with the SEC and in other information that we release publicly or provide to investors.  In addition, our senior management might make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others.

 

Forward-looking statements include:

 

                  Projections of our revenues, income, capital expenditures, leverage, capital structure or other financial items;

 

                  Descriptions of plans or objectives of our management for future operations, including pending debt repayment or restructuring;

 

                  Forecasts of our future economic performance; and

 

                  Descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing.

 

In this Quarterly Report, for example, we make forward-looking statements discussing our expectations about:

 

                  Future repayment of debt, including the ratio of variable to fixed-rate debt in our portfolio;

 

                  Future interest rates; and

 

                  Future development and redevelopment expenditures.

 

Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts.  Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements often include words such as “anticipate”, “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.  They describe our expectations about the future and are not guarantees.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we disclaim any obligation to update them except as required by law.

 

Management’s Overview and Summary

 

We operate our business in two segments: the Retail and Other segment and the Master Planned Communities segment. Our primary business (our Retail and Other segment) is the ownership, management, leasing and development of retail and office rental properties.  We also develop and sell land for residential, commercial and other uses primarily in master-planned communities (our Master Planned Community segment). Management believes the most significant operating factor affecting incremental revenues and cash flow is increased rents (either base rental revenue or overage rents) earned from tenants at our properties.  These rental revenue increases are primarily achieved by re-leasing existing space at higher current rents, increasing occupancy which results in more space generating rent and increasing tenant sales which results in increased overage rents.  In addition, management considers changes in interest rates to be the most significant external factor in determining trends in cash flow or income from continuing operations. Interest rates have risen in recent months and could continue to rise in future months, which could adversely impact our future cash flow and net income.

 

Our Retail and Other revenues are primarily received from tenants in the form of fixed minimum rents, overage rents and recoveries of operating expenses. Our Master Planned Communities revenues are primarily received from land sales for residential and commercial purposes.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, except that we account for real estate ventures in which we have joint interest and control and certain other minority interest ventures using the proportionate share method rather than the equity method.  This difference affects only the reported revenues and operating expenses of the segments and has

 

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no effect on our reported net earnings. In addition, the 2005 operations listed below reflect the application of purchase accounting as described in Notes 1 and 2.

 

Our consolidated results of operations were impacted by the application of purchase accounting as a result of the Merger.  For additional information regarding this purchase accounting, see Note 2.  For a reconciliation of Real Estate Property Net Operating Income for our two operating segments to GAAP-basis operating income and income (loss) from continuing operations, see Note 10.

 

Our Master Planned Communities segment includes the development and sale of residential and commercial land, primarily in large-scale projects in and around Columbia, Maryland; Summerlin, Nevada; and Houston, Texas.  We develop and sell finished and undeveloped land in such communities to builders and other developers for residential, commercial and other uses.

 

At September 30, 2005, the Company owned 30 operating retail centers, 96 operating office buildings and 5 mixed-use projects containing both retail and office components (the “Consolidated Retail Properties”) and interests in 13 retail properties and 5 office buildings through investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates (the “Unconsolidated Retail Properties”).  For the purposes of this report, the Consolidated Retail Properties and the Unconsolidated Retail Properties are collectively referred to as our “Operating Property Portfolio.” In addition, our Master Planned Communities segment includes our interest in Woodlands, a master-planned community in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. This project is classified in our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates. Reference is made to Notes 1 and 3 for a further discussion of our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

Two of our operating retail properties in the United States Gulf Coast region (Oakwood Center in Gretna, Louisiana and Riverwalk, located near the convention center in downtown New Orleans) have been closed since August 29, 2005, when a hurricane struck the area. Although property damage in the New Orleans area was generally due to hurricane effects, the damage to Oakwood Center and Riverwalk, which prevents these properties from re-opening, was from arson and vandalism. Riverwalk is currently expected to partially re-open by Thanksgiving 2005 even though certain repair and refurbishment activities are anticipated to continue into 2006. While two anchor stores at Oakwood Center have announced plans to re-open in time for the 2005 holiday season and repair and re-opening plans are in process, no official re-opening date has been set for the remainder of the property. We have comprehensive insurance coverage for both property damage and business interruption. The recovery effort at the properties is expected to include replacing portions of the building, landscaping and furnishings.  The net book value of the property damage is currently estimated to be at least $35 million; however, we are still assessing the damage estimates and the actual net book value write-off could vary from this estimate.  Changes to these estimates will be recorded in the periods in which they are determined.  As of September 30, 2005, we have recorded a net fixed asset write-off and a corresponding insurance claim recovery receivable for this net book value amount because we believe that it is probable that the insurance recovery, net of deductibles on a replacement cost basis, will exceed the net book value of the damaged portion of the assets.  While we expect the insurance proceeds will be sufficient to cover most of the replacement cost of the restoration of the properties, certain deductibles and limitations are expected to apply.  No determination has been made as to the total amount or timing of those insurance payments.  As of September 30, 2005 and through November 8, 2005, $5 million in insurance proceeds related to the Oakwood property has been received, which has been offset against this insurance recovery receivable.  As only a nominal amount of repairs have taken place as of September 30, 2005, substantially all of the remaining $30 million receivable recorded represents the recovery of the net book value of fixed assets written off.  The cost recoveries have been recorded on the expense line item to which they relate, and therefore there is no significant impact to any line item or our overall results.  However, included in property operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 are approximately $1 million of costs which, when fully expended, are not expected to be recoverable from insurance proceeds due to insurance policy deductibles.

 

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, occupancy levels and revenue production are generally highest in the fourth quarter of each year.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 period.  For example, significant estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, recoverable amounts of receivables and deferred taxes, initial valuations and related amortization periods of property, deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to acquisitions, and cost ratios and completion percentages used for land sales.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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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 judgments.  Our critical accounting policies are those applicable to the following:

 

                  Initial valuations and estimated useful lives or amortization periods for property and intangibles.  When we acquire a property, we make an initial assessment of the initial valuation and composition of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  These assessments consider fair values of the respective assets and liabilities and are primarily determined based on estimated future cash flows using appropriate discount and capitalization rates, but may also be based on independent appraisals or other market data.  The estimated future cash flows that are used for this analysis reflect the historical operations of the property, known trends and changes expected in current market and economic conditions which would impact the property’s operations, and our plans for such property.  These estimates are particularly important as they are used for the allocation of purchase price between depreciable and non-depreciable real estate and other identifiable intangibles including above, below and at-market leases.  As a result, the impact of these estimates on our operations could be substantial.

 

                  Cost of land sales is determined as a specified percentage of land sales revenues recognized for each community development project. The cost ratios used are based on actual costs incurred and estimates of development costs and sales revenues to completion of each project.  The ratios are reviewed regularly and revised for changes in sales and cost estimates or development plans.  Significant changes in these estimates or development plans, whether due to changes in market conditions or other factors, could result in changes to the cost ratio used for a specific project. The increase in the basis of the land due to purchase price accounting adjustments has resulted in a significant increase in the cost ratios of our projects. The specific identification method is used to determine cost of sales for certain parcels of land, including acquired parcels we do not intend to develop or for which development is complete at the date of acquisition.

 

                  Events or changes in circumstances concerning a property may occur which could indicate that the carrying values or amortization periods of the assets and liabilities may require adjustment.  The resulting recovery analysis also depends on an analysis of future cash flows to be generated from a property’s assets and liabilities.  Changes in our overall plans (for example, the extent and nature of a proposed redevelopment of a property) and our views on current market and economic conditions may have a significant impact on the resulting estimated future cash flows of a property that are analyzed for these purposes.

 

                  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) and the recoverability of deferred taxes 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, the analysis considers the probability of collection of the unbilled deferred rent receivable given our experience regarding such amounts.  For deferred taxes, an assessment of the recoverability of the current tax asset considers the current expiration periods of the prior net operating loss carryforwards and the estimated future taxable income of our taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”).  The resulting estimates of any allowance or reserve related to the recovery of these items is subject to revision as these factors change and is sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on such payees and our taxable REIT subsidiaries.

 

                  We capitalize the costs of development and leasing activities of our properties.  These costs are incurred both at the property location and at the regional and corporate office level.  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.

 

Purchase Accounting for the Merger

 

The following table summarizes the most-recently estimated fair values of our assets at the date of the Merger with GGP.  These fair values were based, in part, on preliminary third-party market valuations.  These fair values were based on currently available information and assumptions and estimates that we believe are reasonable at this time.  We will continue to review and expect to adjust these fair values as additional information becomes available for a period of one year following the acquisition.

 

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(In thousands)

 

As of September 30,
2005

 

Land

 

$

1,311,684

 

Buildings and Equipment

 

8,293,134

 

Developments in progress

 

362,319

 

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

1,271,210

 

Investment land and land held for development and sale

 

1,678,828

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

29,077

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

85,517

 

Goodwill

 

259,055

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets:

 

 

 

Below-market ground leases

 

349,116

 

Above-market tenant leases

 

108,246

 

Other

 

406,837

 

 

 

864,199

 

 

 

$

14,155,023

 

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

 

See Note 10 for a reconciliation of Real Estate Property Net Operating Income for our two operating segments to GAAP-basis Income from continuing operations.

 

Retail and Other Segment

 

Revenues and expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

$ Increase

 

% Increase

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

192,592

 

$

170,732

 

$

21,860

 

12.8

%

Tenant recoveries

 

79,876

 

77,525

 

2,351

 

3.0

 

Overage rents

 

4,749

 

3,844

 

905

 

23.5

 

Other

 

24,737

 

26,423

 

(1,686

)

(6.4

)

Total property revenues

 

301,954

 

278,524

 

23,430

 

8.4

 

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

24,494

 

22,868

 

1,626

 

7.1

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

22,347

 

20,665

 

1,682

 

8.1

 

Marketing

 

2,517

 

2,134

 

383

 

17.9

 

Other property operating costs

 

60,205

 

76,646

 

(16,441

)

(21.5

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,623

 

2,624

 

(1,001

)

(38.1

)

Total property operating expenses

 

111,186

 

124,937

 

(13,751

)

(11.0

)

Real estate property net operating income

 

$

190,768

 

$

153,587

 

37,181

 

24.2

%

 

The increase in minimum rents is related to above- and below-market tenant leases and straight line rent adjustments at comparable properties and was primarily attributable to effect of purchase price accounting adjustments.

 

Increase in tenant recoveries: Increases were primarily attributable to converting the provision relating to recoverable operating expenses from proportionate share recovery percentages to fixed recovery charges.

 

Other revenues: Increase is primarily attributable to higher rents on re-leased space and an increase in revenues from specialty retail activities such as our push cart and advertising programs.

 

Reductions in property operating expenses are primarily attributable to synergies recognized through the Merger.

 

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Master Planned Communities Segment

 

Master planned community operations relate to the communities of Summerlin, Nevada; Columbia, Emerson and Stone Lake in Howard County, Maryland; Fairwood in Prince George’s County, Maryland; and The Woodlands in Houston, Texas.  We have also acquired developable land in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area (which we call “Bridgelands”) and began significant development activities at the Bridgelands in 2004 and lot sales commenced in October 2005.  We refer to the Maryland properties as our Columbia-based operations.

 

Revenues and operating income from land sales are affected by such factors as the availability to purchasers of construction and permanent mortgage financing at acceptable interest rates, consumer and business confidence, regional economic conditions in the Baltimore-Washington, Las Vegas and Houston metropolitan areas, levels of homebuilder inventory, availability of saleable land for particular uses and our decisions to sell, develop or retain land.  We believe that land sales in 2005 and 2004 benefited from strong housing demand, historically low interest rates, availability of mortgage financing and growing consumer confidence.  Should interest rates continue their recent increasing trend or consumer confidence decline, land sales may be adversely affected.  Revenues for community development include land sales to developers and participations with builders in their sales of finished homes to homebuyers.

 

Operating results of master planned communities segment are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Nevada-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

64.1

 

$

38.6

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

49.8

 

24.3

 

NOI

 

$

14.3

 

$

14.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbia-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

15.7

 

$

15.1

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

11.0

 

5.8

 

NOI

 

$

4.7

 

$

9.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Houston-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

20.6

 

$

17.1

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

18.2

 

13.6

 

NOI

 

$

2.4

 

$

3.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

100.4

 

$

70.8

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

79.0

 

43.7

 

NOI

 

$

21.4

 

$

27.1

 

 

Purchase price accounting adjustments had a significant effect on NOI of our Master Planned Communities segment.  As we allocate the cost of the Merger to our assets based on their fair values, we have increased the basis in our community development land assets.  This results in a significant increase in our cost of land sales in 2005 when compared to comparable periods in 2004.  In addition, purchase price accounting adjustments have resulted in a decrease in builder price participation revenues in 2005 when compared to the comparable period in 2004 as receipts of builder price participation payments in 2005 related to lots sold prior to the Merger were, due to purchase accounting, recorded as reductions in the cost basis of our land assets.

 

Increase due to Nevada-based revenues was primarily attributable to increased residential sales partially offset by lower building price participation revenues as a result of purchase accounting adjustments.

 

The increases in operating costs and expenses from Nevada-based and Columbia-based operations were primarily attributable to higher cost of land sales due to purchase accounting adjustments.  The increase in Nevada-based revenues also resulted in higher cost of land sales in that region.

 

We expect the sales revenues of the Master Planned Communities segment to remain strong in 2005, assuming continued favorable market conditions in the Las Vegas, Houston, Howard County and Prince George’s County regions.  Land sale activity at our newest project, The Bridgelands in Houston, Texas, commenced in October 2005.

 

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Other Significant Revenues and Expenses

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

$ Increase

 

% Increase

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

Management and other fees

 

$

2,222

 

$

3,084

 

$

(862

)

(28.0

)%

Property management and other costs

 

10,005

 

18,492

 

(8,487

)

(45.9

)

Other provisions

 

 

45,269

 

(45,269

)

(100.0

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

89,857

 

47,176

 

42,681

 

90.5

 

Interest expense

 

67,080

 

60,403

 

6,677

 

11.1

 

Provision for income taxes

 

14,452

 

18,206

 

(3,754

)

(20.6

)

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

(2,184

)

6,500

 

(8,684

)

(133.6

)

 

Management and other fees:  The amount represents fees that we receive for managing primarily unconsolidated properties in our Operating Property Portfolio.  We do not manage properties in which we do not have an ownership interest.

 

Property management and other costs:  The amount represents certain general and administrative costs that are not allocated to our business segments.  These expenses declined $8.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The decrease in the three month period is primarily attributable to synergies recognized through the Merger.

 

Other provisions:  Other provisions decreased $45.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The decreases are primarily related to the interest and penalties recognized in the third quarter of 2004 as discussed in Note 5.

 

Depreciation and amortization:  Depreciation and amortization expense increased $42.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The increase is primarily attributable to the increase in the property basis as a result of purchase accounting adjustments and to the property acquisitions in 2004.

 

Interest Expense: Interest expense increased $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  Through new mortgage financings and refinancing existing mortgages, we have increased our outstanding debt balance from $4.6 billion as of September 30, 2004 to $6.5 billion as of September 30, 2005.  Increases in interest expense as a result of such financing activity were partially offset by the effect of purchase accounting adjustments to the carrying value of debt and increased capitalized interest.

 

Income taxes:  Income tax expenses decreased $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The decrease was primarily attributable to lower earnings in the TRS entities primarily due to a decrease in net operating income from our Master Planned Communities segment (see Master Planned Communities section above) and the increase in depreciation and amortization expense (discussed above) relating to assets within our TRS entities.

 

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates:  The decrease in equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated real estate affiliates for the three months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily attributable to an increase in depreciation expense as a result of an increase in the depreciable basis of our investments in the ventures due to purchase accounting adjustments.

 

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

 

See Note 10 for a reconciliation of Real Estate Property Net Operating Income for our two operating segments to GAAP-basis Income from continuing operations.

 

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Retail and Other Segment

 

Revenues and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

$ Increase

 

% Increase

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

547,463

 

$

501,410

 

$

46,053

 

9.2

%

Tenant recoveries

 

229,487

 

220,998

 

8,489

 

3.8

 

Overage rents

 

11,646

 

9,307

 

2,339

 

25.1

 

Other

 

83,266

 

83,982

 

(716

)

(0.9

)

Total property revenues

 

871,862

 

815,697

 

56,165

 

6.9

 

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

72,523

 

67,077

 

5,446

 

8.1

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

71,887

 

64,229

 

7,658

 

11.9

 

Marketing

 

3,565

 

6,075

 

(2,510

)

(41.3

)

Other property operating costs

 

194,629

 

215,017

 

(20,388

)

(9.5

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

6,326

 

7,650

 

(1,324

)

(17.3

)

Total property operating expenses

 

348,930

 

360,048

 

(11,118

)

(3.1

)

Real estate property net operating income

 

$

522,932

 

$

455,649

 

$

67,283

 

14.8

%

 

The increase in minimum rents is related to above- and below-market tenant leases and straight line rent adjustments at comparable properties and was primarily attributable to effect of purchase price accounting adjustments.

 

Increase in tenant recoveries: Increases were primarily attributable to converting the provision relating to recoverable operating expenses from proportionate share recovery percentages to fixed recovery charges.

 

Other revenues: Increase is primarily attributable to higher rents on re-leased space and an increase in revenues from specialty retail activities such as our push cart and advertising programs.

 

Reductions in property operating expenses were primarily attributable to synergies recognized through the Merger.

 

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Master Planned Communities Segment

 

Operating results of master planned communities segment are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Nevada-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

192.8

 

$

198.8

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

155.6

 

130.6

 

NOI

 

$

37.2

 

$

68.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbia-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

62.8

 

$

60.1

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

53.1

 

24.8

 

NOI

 

$

9.7

 

$

35.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Houston-based Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

57.8

 

$

43.7

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

43.1

 

39.4

 

NOI

 

$

14.7

 

$

4.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

313.4

 

$

302.6

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

251.8

 

194.8

 

NOI

 

$

61.6

 

$

107.8

 

 

Purchase price accounting adjustments had a significant effect on NOI of our Master Planned Communities segment.  As we allocate the cost of the Merger to our assets based on their fair values, we have increased the basis in our community development land assets.  This results in a significant increase in our cost of land sales in 2005 when compared to comparable periods in 2004.  In addition, purchase price accounting adjustments have resulted in a decrease in builder price participation revenues in 2005 when compared to the comparable period in 2004 as receipts of builder price participation payments in 2005 related to lots sold prior to the Merger were, due to purchase accounting, recorded as reductions in the cost basis of our land assets.

 

The increases in operating costs and expenses from Nevada-based and Columbia-based operations were primarily attributable to higher cost of land sales due to purchase accounting adjustments.

 

The increase in revenues from Houston-based operations was primarily attributable to increased residential and commercial land sales at The Woodlands.  The increases in NOI were attributable to the effect of higher revenues, the sale of certain lots in 2004 with high cost basis, and lower general and administrative costs.  Purchase price accounting adjustments did not significantly affect the Houston-based operations.  The cost allocated to The Woodlands through the purchase price allocation approximated our pre-Merger carrying value since there was not a significant increase in value from our December 2003 acquisition of a 52.5% interest in the project to the date of the Merger with GGP.

 

We expect the sales revenue of the Master Planned Communities segment to remain strong in 2005, assuming continued favorable market conditions in the Las Vegas, Houston, Howard County and Prince George’s County regions.  Land sale activity at our newest project, The Bridgelands in Houston, Texas, commenced in October 2005.

 

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Other Significant Revenues and Expenses

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

$ Increase

 

% Increase

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

(Decrease)

 

(Decrease)

 

Management and other fees

 

$

9,820

 

$

10,361

 

$

(541

)

(5.2

)%

Property management and other costs

 

24,124

 

39,425

 

(15,301

)

(38.8

)

Other provisions

 

 

50,315

 

(50,315

)

(100.0

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

252,733

 

143,521

 

109,212

 

76.1

 

Interest expense

 

185,715

 

179,920

 

5,795

 

3.2

 

Provision for income taxes

 

33,745

 

57,319

 

(23,574

)

(41.1

)

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates

 

6,824

 

15,135

 

(8,311

)

(54.9

)

 

Management and other fees:  The amount represents fees that we receive for managing primarily unconsolidated properties in our Operating Property Portfolio.  We do not manage properties in which we do not have an ownership interest.

 

Property management and other costs:  The amount represents certain general and administrative costs that are not allocated to our business segments.  These expenses decreased $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004. The decrease in the nine month period is primarily attributable to synergies recognized through the Merger.

 

Other provisions:  Other provisions decreased $50.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004. The decrease is primarily related to the interest and penalties recognized in the third quarter of 2004 as discussed in Note 5.

 

Depreciation and amortization:  Depreciation and amortization expense increased $109.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The increase is primarily attributable to the increase in the property basis as a result of purchase accounting adjustments and to the property acquisitions in 2004.

 

Interest Expense: Interest expense increased $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  Through new mortgage financings and refinancing existing mortgages, we have increased our outstanding debt balance from $4.6 billion as of September 30, 2004 to $6.5 billion as of September 30, 2005.  Increases in interest expense as a result of such financing activity were partially offset by the effect of purchase accounting adjustments to the carrying value of debt and increased capitalized interest.

 

Income taxes:  Income tax expenses decreased $23.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period in 2004.  The decrease was primarily attributable to lower earnings in the TRS entities primarily due to a decrease in net operating income from our Master Planned Communities segment (see Master Planned Communities section above) and the increase in depreciation and amortization expense (discussed above) relating to assets within our TRS entities.

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates:  The decrease in equity in income of unconsolidated real estate affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004 is primarily attributable to an increase in depreciation expense as a result of an increase in the depreciable basis of our investments in the ventures due to purchase accounting adjustments, partially offset by increased NOI at the Woodlands due to increased land sales (see Master Planned Communities segment section above).

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We had cash and cash equivalents totaling $19.7 million at September 30, 2005 and $30.2 million at December 31, 2004.  Our primary cash requirements are for operating expenses, debt service, development of new properties, expansions and improvements to existing properties and acquisitions.  We believe that our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to meet our current and future requirements. In addition, we may obtain advances from GGP to meet operating, investing and financing requirements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Developments

 

As described in Note 9, new accounting pronouncements have been issued which are effective for the current year.  There has not been a significant impact on our financial statements due to the application of such new statements.  There are no pronouncements or interpretations that have not yet been adopted that are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Item 3.                     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

We are a subsidiary of GGP, which manages our market risk on a consolidated basis. Reference is made to the reports filed with the SEC by GGP.

 

Item 4.                     Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)).  Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.                      OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                                 Legal Proceedings

 

None

 

Item 2.                                 Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None

 

Item 3.                                 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4.                                 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

None

 

Item 5.                                 Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6.                                 Exhibits

 

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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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

 

The Rouse Company LP

 

By: Rouse LLC, its general partner

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date:

November 14, 2005

by:

/s/: Bernard Freibaum

 

 

  Bernard Freibaum

 

  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

  (On behalf of the registrant and as Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

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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EX-31.1 2 a05-18422_1ex31d1.htm 302 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, John Bucksbaum, certify that:

 

1.             I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Rouse Company LP;

 

2.             Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.             Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.             The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

c)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5.             The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date:

November 14, 2005

 

 

 

/s/:John Bucksbaum

 

 

John Bucksbaum

 

Chief Executive Officer, Rouse LLC,

 

general partner of The Rouse Company LP

 


EX-31.2 3 a05-18422_1ex31d2.htm 302 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Bernard Freibaum, certify that:

 

1.                                       I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Rouse Company LP;

 

2.                                       Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.                                       Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.                                       The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

a)              Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)             Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

c)              Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5.             The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a)              All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b)             Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date:

November 14, 2005

/s/: Bernard Freibaum

 

 

Bernard Freibaum

 

Executive Vice President and

 

Chief Financial Officer, Rouse LLC,

 

General partner of The Rouse Company LP

 


EX-32.1 4 a05-18422_1ex32d1.htm 906 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Rouse Company LP (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, John Bucksbaum, in my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Rouse LLC, the general partner of the Company, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

(1)          The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)          The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

/s/: John Bucksbaum

 

John Bucksbaum

Chief Executive Officer, Rouse LLC

November 14, 2005

 


EX-32.2 5 a05-18422_1ex32d2.htm 906 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Rouse Company LP (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Bernard Freibaum, in my capacity as Chief Financial Officer of Rouse LLC, the general partner of the Company, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

(1)          The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)          The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

/s/: Bernard Freibaum

 

Bernard Freibaum

Chief Financial Officer, Rouse LLC

November 14, 2005

 


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