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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2019 OPERATING RESULTS

Houston, Texas (October 31, 2019) - Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT) announced today operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders (“EPS”), Funds from Operations (“FFO”), and Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are detailed below. A reconciliation of EPS to FFO is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

 
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30
September 30
Per Diluted Share
2019
2018
2019
2018
EPS
$0.44
$0.40
$1.26
$1.22
FFO
$1.29
$1.20
$3.79
$3.54
AFFO
$1.09
$1.00
$3.28
$3.04
 
Quarterly Growth
Sequential Growth
Year-To-Date Growth
Same Property Results
3Q19 vs. 3Q18
3Q19 vs. 2Q19
2019 vs. 2018
Revenues
3.6%
1.4%
3.6%
Expenses
1.8%
2.6%
2.5%
Net Operating Income ("NOI")
4.7%
0.8%
4.2%
Same Property Results
3Q19

3Q18

2Q19

Occupancy
96.3
%
95.9
%
96.1
%

“We are pleased to report another solid quarter of results for our company,” said Richard J. Campo, Camden’s Chairman and CEO. “Same property NOI growth and FFO per share were both better than anticipated for the third quarter. As a result of our strong same property performance in the third quarter, along with continued outperformance expected in the fourth quarter, we have increased the midpoints of our 2019 guidance for same property revenue from 3.40% to 3.50% and same property NOI growth from 3.75% to 4.25%.”

For 2019, the Company defines same property communities as communities owned and stabilized since January 1, 2018, excluding communities under redevelopment and properties held for sale. A reconciliation of net income to NOI and same property NOI is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Development Activity
During the quarter, construction commenced at Camden Hillcrest in San Diego, CA. Subsequent to quarter-end, lease-up was completed at Camden McGowen Station in Houston, TX.

Development Communities - Construction Completed and Projects in Lease-Up ($ in millions)
 
 
Total
Total

% Leased

Community Name
Location
Units
Cost

as of 10/30/2019

Camden McGowen Station
Houston, TX
315
$91.1
92
%
Camden North End I
Phoenix, AZ
441
98.6

77
%
Camden Grandview II
Charlotte, NC
28
22.5

71
%
Total
 
784
$212.2

83
%


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Development Communities - Construction Ongoing ($ in millions)
 
 
Total
Total
Community Name
Location
Units
Budget
Camden RiNo
Denver, CO
233
$75.0
Camden Downtown I
Houston, TX
271
132.0
Camden Lake Eola
Orlando, FL
360
120.0
Camden Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
365
160.0
Camden North End II
Phoenix, AZ
343
90.0
Camden Hillcrest
San Diego, CA
132
95.0
Camden Cypress Creek II (JV)
Cypress, TX
234
38.0
Total
 
1,938
$710.0

Capital Markets Transactions
In October 2019, the Company issued $300.0 million senior unsecured notes under its existing shelf registration statement. These 30-year notes were offered to the public at 99.941% of par value with a coupon of 3.350%. Camden received net proceeds of approximately $296.6 million, net of underwriting discounts and other estimated offering expenses.

In late October 2019, Camden redeemed all of its 4.78% $250 million senior notes due 2021 and prepaid its 4.38% $45.3 million secured mortgage notes due 2045. In connection with these transactions, Camden will record an approximate $12 million charge in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Earnings Guidance
Camden updated its earnings guidance for 2019 based on its current and expected views of the apartment market and general economic conditions, and provided guidance for fourth quarter 2019 as detailed below. The earnings guidance detailed below includes an approximate $12 million charge in the fourth quarter of 2019 related to the previously mentioned early redemption and prepayment of debt.

 
4Q19
2019
2019 Midpoint
Per Diluted Share
Range
Range
Current
Prior
Change
EPS
$0.37 - $0.41
$1.63 - $1.67
$1.65
$1.69
$(0.04)
FFO
$1.21 - $1.25
$5.00 - $5.04
$5.02
$5.09
$(0.07)
 
 
2019
2019 Midpoint
Same Property Growth
 
Range
Current
Prior
Change
Revenues
 
3.40% - 3.60%
3.50%
3.40%
0.10%
Expenses
 
2.10% - 2.30%
2.20%
2.75%
(0.55)%
NOI
 
4.05% - 4.45%
4.25%
3.75%
0.50%

The Company raised guidance for 2019 same property revenue growth as a result of better than expected occupancy rates achieved during the third quarter and continued strength in occupancy rates anticipated during the fourth quarter.  The Company also revised guidance for 2019 same property expense growth as a result of lower than expected property tax rates, primarily in its Texas markets.

Camden intends to update its earnings guidance to the market on a quarterly basis. Additional information on the Company’s 2019 financial outlook and a reconciliation of expected EPS to expected FFO are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.



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Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM CT
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Supplemental financial information is available in the Investors section of the Company’s website under Earnings Releases or by calling Camden’s Investor Relations Department at (713) 354-2787.

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements under the federal securities law. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about the industry and markets in which Camden (the “Company”) operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict. Factors which may cause the Company’s actual results or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements are described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Camden’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forward-looking statements made in today’s press release represent management’s current opinions at the time of this publication, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement these statements because of subsequent events.

About Camden
Camden Property Trust, an S&P 400 Company, is a real estate company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 165 properties containing 56,271 apartment homes across the United States. Upon completion of 7 properties currently under development, the Company’s portfolio will increase to 58,209 apartment homes in 172 properties. Camden was recently named by FORTUNE Magazine for the 12th consecutive year as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in America, ranking #19.

For additional information, please contact Camden’s Investor Relations Department at (713) 354-2787 or access our website at camdenliving.com.


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CAMDEN
 
OPERATING RESULTS
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
OPERATING DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property revenues (a)
$260,672
$241,770
 
$765,000
$709,586
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating and maintenance
62,277

56,973

 
177,372

165,624

Real estate taxes
31,596

30,860

 
98,566

91,235

Total property expenses
93,873

87,833

 
275,938

256,859

 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-property income
 
 
 
 
 
Fee and asset management
2,139

1,827

 
5,849

5,651

Interest and other income
1,485

385

 
2,114

1,669

Income on deferred compensation plans
780

3,539

 
14,992

3,769

Total non-property income
4,404

5,751

 
22,955

11,089

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Property management
6,154

6,303

 
18,904

19,415

Fee and asset management
1,316

1,140

 
4,022

3,193

General and administrative
13,458

12,618

 
40,027

37,113

Interest
20,719

21,235

 
60,538

62,216

Depreciation and amortization
85,814

76,476

 
250,734

222,269

Expense on deferred compensation plans
780

3,539

 
14,992

3,769

Total other expenses
128,241

121,311

 
389,217

347,975

 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in income of joint ventures
2,133

1,943

 
5,954

5,644

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
45,095

40,320

 
128,754

121,485

Income tax expense
(313
)
(330
)
 
(709
)
(1,098
)
Net income
44,782

39,990

 
128,045

120,387

Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
(1,185
)
(1,124
)
 
(3,436
)
(3,455
)
Net income attributable to common shareholders

$43,597


$38,866

 

$124,609


$116,932

 
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$44,782
$39,990
 
$128,045
$120,387
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities

5,202

 
(12,998
)
13,984

Reclassification of net (gain) loss on cash flow hedging activities, prior service cost and net loss on post retirement obligation
357

35

 
(369
)
104

Comprehensive income
45,139

45,227

 
114,678

134,475

Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
(1,185
)
(1,124
)
 
(3,436
)
(3,455
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders

$43,954


$44,103

 

$111,242


$131,020

 
 
 
 
 
 
PER SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total earnings per common share - basic

$0.44


$0.41

 

$1.27


$1.22

Total earnings per common share - diluted
0.44

0.40

 
1.26

1.22

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
     Basic
98,959

95,257

 
98,259

95,190

     Diluted
99,066

95,417

 
98,375

95,333


(a) Upon our adoption of Accounting Standard Codification 842 - “Leases” effective January 1, 2019, we elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components and thus present rental revenue in a single line item in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.  For the three months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized $260.7 million of property revenue which consisted of approximately $230.7 million of rental revenue and approximately $30.0 million of amounts received under contractual terms for other services considered to be non-lease components within our lease contracts.   This compares to property revenue of $241.8 million recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2018, made up of approximately $213.0 million of rental revenue and approximately $28.8 million of amounts received under contractual terms for other services considered to be non-lease components within our lease contracts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized $765.0 million of property revenue which consisted of approximately $677.0 million of rental revenue and approximately $88.0 million of amounts received under contractual terms for other services considered to be non-lease components within our lease contracts.   This compares to property revenue of $709.6 million recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, made up of approximately $625.1 million of rental revenue and approximately $84.5 million of amounts received under contractual terms for other services considered to be non-lease components within our lease contracts.

Note: Please refer to the following pages for definitions and reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document.


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CAMDEN
 
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
 
 
(In thousands, except per share and property data amounts)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders

$43,597


$38,866

 

$124,609


$116,932

 Real estate depreciation and amortization
83,437

74,841

 
244,908

217,416

 Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
2,245

2,239

 
6,736

6,743

 Income allocated to non-controlling interests
1,225

1,124

 
3,549

3,455

     Funds from operations

$130,504


$117,070

 

$379,802


$344,546

 
 
 
 
 
 
     Less: recurring capitalized expenditures (a)
(20,242
)
(19,849
)
 
(51,063
)
(49,038
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Adjusted funds from operations

$110,262


$97,221

 

$328,739


$295,508

 
 
 
 
 
 
PER SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
Funds from operations - diluted

$1.29


$1.20

 

$3.79


$3.54

Adjusted funds from operations - diluted
1.09

1.00

 
3.28

3.04

Distributions declared per common share
0.80

0.77

 
2.40

2.31

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
FFO/AFFO - diluted
100,819

97,238

 
100,129

97,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY DATA
 
 
 
 
 
Total operating properties (end of period) (b)
165

159

 
165

159

Total operating apartment homes in operating properties (end of period) (b)
56,271

54,480

 
56,271

54,480

Total operating apartment homes (weighted average)
48,801

47,010

 
48,441

46,682


(a) Capital expenditures necessary to help preserve the value of and maintain the functionality at our communities.

(b) Includes joint ventures and properties held for sale, if any.

Note: Please refer to the following pages for definitions and reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document.


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CAMDEN
 
BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)
 
Sep 30,
2019

Jun 30,
2019

Mar 31,
2019

Dec 31,
2018

Sep 30,
2018

ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost
 
 
 
 
 
Land

$1,158,342


$1,158,342


$1,127,485


$1,098,526


$1,088,293

Buildings and improvements
7,242,256

7,192,644

7,057,101

6,935,971

6,828,068

 
8,400,598

8,350,986

8,184,586

8,034,497

7,916,361

Accumulated depreciation
(2,638,693
)
(2,558,690
)
(2,479,875
)
(2,403,149
)
(2,328,092
)
Net operating real estate assets
5,761,905

5,792,296

5,704,711

5,631,348

5,588,269

Properties under development, including land
440,917

397,418

307,981

293,978

315,904

Investments in joint ventures
21,715

21,313

21,955

22,283

24,664

Total real estate assets
6,224,537

6,211,027

6,034,647

5,947,609

5,928,837

Accounts receivable – affiliates
23,170

22,297

21,337

22,920

22,605

Other assets, net (a)(b)
238,014

233,335

217,663

205,454

228,468

Cash and cash equivalents
157,239

149,551

6,092

34,378

8,529

Restricted cash
5,686

5,392

5,655

9,225

10,061

Total assets

$6,648,646


$6,621,602


$6,285,394


$6,219,586


$6,198,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured

$2,432,137


$2,431,336


$2,079,136


$1,836,427


$1,394,178

Secured
45,250

45,467

45,683

485,176

865,431

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (b)
170,689

128,371

126,964

146,866

140,046

Accrued real estate taxes
74,658

59,525

30,891

54,358

70,174

Distributions payable
80,764

80,767

80,771

74,982

74,976

Other liabilities (b)(c)
187,367

187,368

195,629

183,999

178,898

Total liabilities
2,990,865

2,932,834

2,559,074

2,781,808

2,723,703

 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-qualified deferred compensation share awards



52,674

60,874

 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares of beneficial interest
1,065

1,065

1,064

1,031

1,030

Additional paid-in capital
4,538,422

4,533,667

4,527,659

4,154,763

4,147,278

Distributions in excess of net income attributable to common shareholders
(599,615
)
(563,834
)
(526,856
)
(495,496
)
(466,512
)
Treasury shares, at cost
(348,556
)
(348,480
)
(349,655
)
(355,804
)
(355,825
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (d)
(6,438
)
(6,795
)
616

6,929

14,031

Total common equity
3,584,878

3,615,623

3,652,828

3,311,423

3,340,002

Non-controlling interests
72,903

73,145

73,492

73,681

73,921

Total equity
3,657,781

3,688,768

3,726,320

3,385,104

3,413,923

Total liabilities and equity

$6,648,646


$6,621,602


$6,285,394


$6,219,586


$6,198,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Includes net deferred charges of:

$4,358


$4,345


$5,081


$242


$538

 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) Includes net asset/(liability) and interest receivable/(payable) fair value of derivative instruments:

$—


$—


($13,370
)

($7,433
)

$15,674

 
 
 
 
 
 
(c) Includes deferred revenues of:

$497


$581


$659


$552


$603

 
 
 
 
 
 
(d) Represents the unrealized net loss and unamortized prior service costs on post retirement obligations, and unrealized net gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities.


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CAMDEN
 
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
 
DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)

This document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures management believes are useful in evaluating an equity REIT's performance. Camden's definitions and calculations of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those used by other REITs, and thus may not be comparable. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance, or to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

FFO

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) currently defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP")), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains (or losses) from the sale of certain real estate assets (depreciable real estate), impairments of certain real estate assets (depreciable real estate), gains or losses from change in control, and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures to reflect FFO on the same basis. Our calculation of diluted FFO also assumes conversion of all potentially dilutive securities, including certain non-controlling interests, which are convertible into common shares. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or losses on dispositions of depreciable real estate, and depreciation, FFO can assist in the comparison of the operating performance of a company’s real estate investments between periods or to different companies. The FFO definition as restated in 2018 allows companies an option to also exclude gains and losses on sales or impairment charges on real estate assets incidental to a company's business. We did not elect this option, and as a result, the definition of FFO as restated did not have an impact on our calculation upon adoption on January 1, 2019. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO is provided below:

Adjusted FFO

In addition to FFO, we compute Adjusted FFO ("AFFO") as a supplemental measure of operating performance. AFFO is calculated utilizing FFO less recurring capital expenditures which are necessary to help preserve the value of and maintain the functionality at our communities. Our definition of recurring capital expenditures may differ from other REITs, and there can be no assurance our basis for computing this measure is comparable to other REITs. A reconciliation of FFO to AFFO is provided below:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Net income attributable to common shareholders

$43,597


$38,866

 

$124,609


$116,932

 Real estate depreciation and amortization
83,437

74,841

 
244,908

217,416

 Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
2,245

2,239

 
6,736

6,743

 Income allocated to non-controlling interests
1,225

1,124

 
3,549

3,455

Funds from operations

$130,504


$117,070

 

$379,802


$344,546

 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: recurring capitalized expenditures
(20,242
)
(19,849
)
 
(51,063
)
(49,038
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted funds from operations

$110,262


$97,221

 

$328,739


$295,508

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
EPS diluted
99,066

95,417

 
98,375

95,333

FFO/AFFO diluted
100,819

97,238

 
100,129

97,194

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Total Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted

$0.44


$0.40

 

$1.26


$1.22

 Real estate depreciation and amortization
0.83

0.77

 
2.45

2.23

 Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
0.01

0.02

 
0.05

0.07

 Income allocated to non-controlling interests
0.01

0.01

 
0.03

0.02

FFO per common share - Diluted

$1.29


$1.20

 

$3.79


$3.54

 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: recurring capitalized expenditures
(0.20
)
(0.20
)
 
(0.51
)
(0.50
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFFO per common share - Diluted

$1.09


$1.00

 

$3.28


$3.04

 




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CAMDEN
 
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
 
DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)

Expected FFO

Expected FFO is calculated in a method consistent with historical FFO, and is considered an appropriate supplemental measure of expected operating performance when compared to expected earnings per common share (EPS). Guidance excludes gains, if any, on properties not currently held for sale due to the uncertain timing and extent of property dispositions and the resulting gains/losses on sales. A reconciliation of the ranges provided for diluted EPS to expected FFO per diluted share is provided below:
 
4Q19

Range
 
2019

Range
 
Low
High
 
Low
High
Expected earnings per common share - diluted(a)

$0.37


$0.41

 

$1.63


$1.67

Expected real estate depreciation and amortization
0.81

0.81

 
3.26

3.26

Expected adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
0.02

0.02

 
0.07

0.07

Expected income allocated to non-controlling interests
0.01

0.01

 
0.04

0.04

Expected FFO per share - diluted(a)

$1.21


$1.25

 

$5.00


$5.04


(a) The 4Q19 and full year 2019 guidance includes an approximate $0.12 per diluted share charge related to the early redemption and prepayment of debt. See footnote (c) on page 21 of the supplemental for additional information.

Note: This table contains forward-looking statements. Please see the paragraph regarding forward-looking statements earlier in this document.


Net Operating Income (NOI)

NOI is defined by the Company as property revenue less property operating and maintenance expenses less real estate taxes. NOI is further detailed in the Components of Property NOI schedules on page 11 of the supplemental. The Company considers NOI to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance to net income attributable to common shareholders because it reflects the operating performance of our communities without allocation of corporate level property management overhead or general and administrative costs. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to net operating income is provided below:
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Net income

$44,782


$39,990

 

$128,045


$120,387

Less: Fee and asset management income
(2,139
)
(1,827
)
 
(5,849
)
(5,651
)
Less: Interest and other income
(1,485
)
(385
)
 
(2,114
)
(1,669
)
Less: Income on deferred compensation plans
(780
)
(3,539
)
 
(14,992
)
(3,769
)
Plus: Property management expense
6,154

6,303

 
18,904

19,415

Plus: Fee and asset management expense
1,316

1,140

 
4,022

3,193

Plus: General and administrative expense
13,458

12,618

 
40,027

37,113

Plus: Interest expense
20,719

21,235

 
60,538

62,216

Plus: Depreciation and amortization expense
85,814

76,476

 
250,734

222,269

Plus: Expense on deferred compensation plans
780

3,539

 
14,992

3,769

Less: Equity in income of joint ventures
(2,133
)
(1,943
)
 
(5,954
)
(5,644
)
Plus: Income tax expense
313

330

 
709

1,098

NOI

$166,799


$153,937

 

$489,062


$452,727

 
 
 
 
 
 
"Same Property" Communities

$139,940


$133,700

 

$413,519


$397,032

Non-"Same Property" Communities
23,693

18,142

 
67,032

50,780

Development and Lease-Up Communities
1,890

572

 
4,357

649

Dispositions/Other
1,276

1,523

 
4,154

4,266

NOI

$166,799


$153,937

 

$489,062


$452,727









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CAMDEN
 
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
 
DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 

(Unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, including net operating income from discontinued operations, excluding equity in (income) loss of joint ventures, (gain) loss on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests, gain on acquisition of controlling interest in joint ventures, gain on sale of operating properties including land, net of tax, loss on early retirement of debt and income (loss) allocated to non-controlling interests. The Company considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance to net income attributable to common shareholders because it represents income before non-cash depreciation and the cost of debt, and excludes gains or losses from property dispositions. Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted EBITDA as reported for the period multiplied by 4 for quarter results or 1.33 for 9 month results. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below:
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Net income attributable to common shareholders

$43,597


$38,866

 

$124,609


$116,932

Plus: Interest expense
20,719

21,235

 
60,538

62,216

Plus: Depreciation and amortization expense
85,814

76,476

 
250,734

222,269

Plus: Income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
1,185

1,124

 
3,436

3,455

Plus: Income tax expense
313

330

 
709

1,098

Less: Equity in income of joint ventures
(2,133
)
(1,943
)
 
(5,954
)
(5,644
)
Adjusted EBITDA

$149,495


$136,088

 

$434,072


$400,326

Annualized Adjusted EBITDA

$597,980


$544,352

 

$578,763


$533,768


Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA

The Company believes Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA to be an appropriate supplemental measure of evaluating balance sheet leverage. Net Debt is defined by the Company as the average monthly balance of Total Debt during the period, less the average monthly balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents during the period. The following tables reconcile average Total debt to Net debt and computes the ratio to Adjusted EBITDA for the following periods:


Net Debt:

 
 
 
Average monthly balance for
 
Average monthly balance for
 
 
 
the three months ended September 30,
 
the nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Unsecured notes payable
 
 

$2,431,858


$1,358,004

 

$2,278,843


$1,345,487

Secured notes payable
 
 
45,322

865,505

 
120,933

865,683

Total debt
 
 
2,477,180

2,223,509

 
2,399,776

2,211,170

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(124,936
)
(6,553
)
 
(117,855
)
(53,483
)
Net debt
 
 

$2,352,244


$2,216,956

 

$2,281,921


$2,157,687


Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA:

 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Net debt
 
 

$2,352,244


$2,216,956

 

$2,281,921


$2,157,687

Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
597,980

544,352

 
578,763

533,768

Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
3.9x

4.1x

 
3.9x

4.0x





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