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ACADIA REALTY TRUST - Annual Report: 2008 (Form 10-K)


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-K

 


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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008

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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 1-12002

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

 Maryland
(State of incorporation)
 23-2715194
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
 

1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260

White Plains, NY 10605

(Address of principal executive offices)

(914) 288-8100

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.001 par value

(Title of Class)

New York Stock Exchange

(Name of Exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

YES o   NO x

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Securities Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES x   NO o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     o

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

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

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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $748.9 million, based on a price of $23.15 per share, the average sales price for the registrant’s shares of beneficial interest on the New York Stock Exchange on that date.

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Shares of Beneficial Interest outstanding on February 27, 2009 was 33,905,289.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III – Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders presently scheduled to be held May 13, 2009 to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Form 10-K Report

 

Item No.

 

 

 

Page

 

 

PART I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

 

Business

 

4

1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

13

1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

 

19

2.

 

Properties

 

19

3.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

28

4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

28

 

 

PART II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities and Performance Graph

 

29

6.

 

Selected Financial Data

 

32

7.

 

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

 

33

7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

46

8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

47

9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

47

9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

48

9B.

 

Other Information

 

49

 

 

PART III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

 

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

50

11.

 

Executive Compensation

 

50

12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

50

13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

50

14.

 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

50

 

 

PART IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

 

Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules

 

50

 

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to those set forth under the headings “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” in this Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS.

GENERAL

Acadia Realty Trust (the “Trust”) was formed on March 4, 1993 as a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”). All references to “Acadia,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to Acadia Realty Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity REIT focused primarily on the ownership, acquisition, redevelopment and management of retail properties, including neighborhood and community shopping centers and mixed-use properties with retail components. We currently operate 85 properties, which we own or have an ownership interest in. Twelve of these properties are self-storage locations. These assets are located primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions of the United States and, in total, comprise approximately eight million square feet. We also have private equity investments in other retail real estate related opportunities including investments for which we provide operational support to the operating ventures in which we have a minority equity interest.

All of our investments are held by, and all of our operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns a controlling interest. As of December 31, 2008, the Trust controlled 98% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Trust is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners generally represent entities or individuals, which contributed their interests in certain assets or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest (“Common OP Units” or “Preferred OP Units”). Limited partners holding Common OP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for our common shares of beneficial interest (“Common Shares”). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT or “UPREIT”.

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

Our primary business objective is to acquire, develop and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:

 

Own and operate a Core Portfolio (as defined in Item 2 of this Form 10-K) of community and neighborhood shopping centers and main street retail located in markets with strong demographics

 

Generate internal growth within the Core Portfolio through aggressive redevelopment, re-anchoring and or leasing activities

 

Generate external growth through an opportunistic yet disciplined acquisition program. The emphasis is on targeting transactions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value through redevelopment and leasing and/or transactions requiring creative capital structuring to facilitate the transactions. These transactions may include other types of commercial real estate besides those types we invest in through our Core Portfolio

 

Partner with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets

 

Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth

Investment Strategy — External Growth through Opportunistic Acquisition Platforms

The requirements that acquisitions be accretive on a long-term basis based on our cost of capital, as well as increase the overall portfolio quality and value, are core to our acquisition program. As such, we constantly evaluate the blended cost of equity and debt and adjust the amount of acquisition activity to align the level of investment activity with capital flows. We may also engage in discussions with public and private entities regarding business combinations. In addition to our direct investments in real estate assets, we have also capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail real estate by establishing discretionary opportunity fund joint ventures in which we earn, in addition to a return on our equity interest and carried interest (“Promote”), fees and priority distributions for our services. To date, we have launched three opportunity fund joint ventures (“Opportunity Funds”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP (“Fund I”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC (“Fund II”) and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III, LLC (“Fund III”). Due to the level of our control, we consolidate these Opportunity Funds.

Fund I

During September of 2001, we and four of our institutional shareholders formed a joint venture, Fund I, and during August of 2004 formed a limited liability company, Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC (“Mervyns I”), whereby the investors committed $70.0 million for the purpose of acquiring real estate assets. The Operating Partnership committed an additional $20.0 million in the aggregate to Fund I and Mervyns I, as the general partner or managing member with a 22% interest. In addition to a pro-rata return on its invested equity, the Operating Partnership is entitled to a Promote based upon certain investment return thresholds. Cash flow was distributed pro-rata to the partners (including the Operating Partnership) until a 9% cumulative return was achieved (“Preferred Return”) on, and a return of all capital contributions.

 

 

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Now that a 9% cumulative return has been achieved, remaining cash flow is now distributed 80% to the partners (including the Operating Partnership) and 20% to the Operating Partnership as a Promote. The Operating Partnership also earns fees and/or priority distributions for asset management services equal to 1.5% of the allocated invested equity, as well as for property management, leasing, legal and construction services. All such fees and priority distributions are reflected as a reduction in the minority interest share in income from Opportunity Funds in the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.

Our acquisition program was executed primarily through Fund I through June 2004. Fund I focused on targeting assets for acquisition that had superior in-fill locations, restricted competition due to high barriers to entry and in-place below-market anchor leases with the potential to create significant additional value through re-tenanting, timely capital improvements and property redevelopment.

On January 4, 2006, Fund I recapitalized a one million square foot retail portfolio located in Wilmington Delaware (“Brandywine Portfolio”) through a merger of interests with affiliates of GDC Properties (“GDC”). The Brandywine Portfolio was recapitalized through a “cash-out” merger of the 77.8% interest, which was previously held by the institutional investors in Fund I, to GDC at a valuation of $164.0 million. The Operating Partnership, through a subsidiary, retained its existing 22.2% interest and continues to operate the Brandywine Portfolio and earn fees for such services. At the closing of the merger, the Fund I investors received a return of all of their capital invested in Fund I and their unpaid preferred return, thus triggering the payment to the Operating Partnership of its additional 20% Promote in all future Fund I distributions. During June 2006, the Fund I investors received $36.0 million of additional proceeds from this transaction following the replacement of bridge financing which they provided, with permanent mortgage financing, triggering $7.2 million in additional Promote due the Operating Partnership, which was paid from the Fund I investor’s share of the remaining assets in Fund I.

As of December 31, 2008, there were 27 assets comprising approximately 1.3 million square feet remaining in Fund I in which the Operating Partnership’s interest in cash flow and income is 37.8% as a result of the Promote.

Fund II

Following our success with Fund I, during June of 2004 we formed a second, larger acquisition joint venture, Fund II, and during August of 2004, formed Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC (“Mervyns II”), with the investors from Fund I as well as two additional institutional investors, whereby the investors, including the Operating Partnership, committed capital totaling $300.0 million. The Operating Partnership is the managing member with a 20% interest in Fund II and Mervyns II and can invest the committed equity on a discretionary basis within the parameters defined in the Fund II and Mervyns II operating agreements. The terms and structure of Fund II and Mervyns II are substantially the same as Fund I and Mervyns I with the exception that the Preferred Return is 8%. As of December 31, 2008, $192.0 million of Fund II’s capital was invested and the balance of $108.0 million is expected to be utilized for existing Fund II investments.

In an effort to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders and the Opportunity Fund investors, we have channeled our acquisition efforts through Fund II in two opportunistic strategies described below – the New York Urban Infill Redevelopment Initiative and the Retailer Controlled Property Venture.

New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative

During September of 2004, through Fund II, we launched our New York Urban Infill Redevelopment initiative. Despite the current economy, we believe that retailers continue to recognize that many of the nation’s urban markets are underserved from a retail standpoint, and we are poised to continue to capitalize on this trend by investing in redevelopment projects in dense urban areas where retail tenant demand has effectively surpassed the supply of available sites. During 2004, Fund II, together with an unaffiliated partner, P/A Associates, LLC (“P/A”), formed Acadia-P/A Holding Company, LLC (“Acadia-P/A”) for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, developing, owning, operating, leasing and managing certain retail or mixed-use real estate properties in the New York City metropolitan area. P/A agreed to invest 10% of required capital up to a maximum of $2.2 million and Fund II, the managing member, agreed to invest the balance to acquire assets in which Acadia-P/A agrees to invest. See Item 7 of this Form 10K for further information on the Acadia P/A Joint Venture as detailed in “Liquidity and Capital Resources – New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative”. To date, Fund II has invested in nine projects, eight of which are in conjunction with P/A, as discussed further in “—PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS– New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative” in this Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

Retailer Controlled Property Venture (the “RCP Venture”)

On January 27, 2004, through Funds I and II, we entered into the RCP Venture with Klaff Realty, L.P. (“Klaff”) and Lubert-Adler Management, Inc. (“Lubert-Adler”) for the purpose of making investments in surplus or underutilized properties owned by retailers. The initial expected size of the RCP Venture is approximately $300 million in equity, of which our share is $60 million, based on anticipated investments of approximately $1 billion. Each participant in the RCP Venture has the right to opt out of any potential investment. We, through Fund III, would consider expanding the size of the RCP Venture and our share thereof based on investment opportunities. Investments under the RCP Venture are structured as separate joint ventures as there may be other investors participating in certain investments in addition to Klaff, Lubert-Adler and us. Affiliates of Mervyns I and II and Fund II have invested $59.1 million in the RCP Venture to date on a non-recourse basis. While we are not required to invest any additional capital into any of these investments, should additional capital be required and we elect not to contribute our share, our proportionate share in the

 

 

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investment will be reduced. As Fund I is fully invested and Fund II is fully committed, Fund III will provide the remaining portion of our original share of the equity in future RCP Venture investments. Cash flow from any RCP investments is to be distributed to the participants until they have received a 10% cumulative return and a full return of all contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow is to be distributed 20% to Klaff (“Klaff’s Promote”) and 80% to the partners (including Klaff). The Operating Partnership may also earn market-rate fees for property management, leasing and construction services on behalf of the RCP Venture. While we are primarily a passive partner in the investments made through the RCP Venture, historically we have provided our support on reviewing potential acquisitions and operating and redevelopment assistance in areas where we have both a presence and expertise. We seek to invest opportunistically with the RCP Venture primarily in the following four ways:

 

Invest in operating retailers to control their real estate through private equity joint ventures

 

Work with financially healthy retailers to create value from their surplus real estate

 

Acquire properties, designation rights or other control of real estate or leases associated with retailers in bankruptcy

 

Complete sale leasebacks with retailers in need of capital

During 2004, we made our first RCP Venture investment with our participation in the acquisition of Mervyns. During 2006, 2007 and 2008, we made additional investments as further discussed in “—PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS – RCP Venture” below.

Fund III

Following the success of Fund I and the full commitment of Fund II, we formed a third discretionary Opportunity Fund, (“Fund III”) during 2007, with fourteen institutional investors, including a majority of the investors from Fund I and Fund II, whereby the investors, including the Operating Partnership, committed capital totaling $503 million. The Operating Partnership’s share of the committed capital is $100 million and it is the sole managing member with a 19.9% interest in Fund III and can invest the committed equity on a discretionary basis within the parameters defined in the Fund III operating agreements. The terms and structure of Fund III are substantially the same as the previous Funds, including the Promote structure, with the exception that the Preferred Return is 6%. As of December 31, 2008, $96.5 million of Fund III’s capital was invested. To date, Fund III has invested in 13 projects as discussed further in “PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” in this Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

Preferred Equity, Notes Receivable and Other Real Estate Related Investments

We may also invest in preferred equity investments, mortgage loans, other real estate interests and other investments. The mortgage loans in which we invest may be either first or second mortgages, where we believe the underlying value of the real estate collateral is in excess of its loan balance. As of December 31, 2008, our preferred equity investment and notes receivable aggregated $125.6 million, and were collateralized by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. Interest rates on our preferred equity investment, mezzanine loan investments and notes receivable ranged from 9.75% to in excess of 20% with maturities that range from demand notes to January 2017.

Capital Strategy — Balance Sheet Focus and Access to Capital

Given the significant turmoil in the capital markets and the unprecedented disruption of the economy, our primary capital objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth. We intend to continue financing acquisitions and property redevelopment with sources of capital determined by management to be the most appropriate based on, among other factors, availability in the current capital markets, pricing and other commercial and financial terms. The sources of capital may include the issuance of public equity, unsecured debt, mortgage and construction loans, and other capital alternatives including the issuance of Operating Partnership Units. We manage our interest rate risk primarily through the use of fixed rate-debt and, where we use variable rate debt, we use certain derivative instruments, including LIBOR swap agreements and interest rate caps as discussed further in Item 7A of this Form 10-K.

During December of 2006 and January of 2007, we issued $115.0 million of 3.75% unsecured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes had an initial conversion rate of 32.4002 of our Common Shares for each $1,000 principal amount, representing a conversion price of approximately $30.86 per Common Share, or a conversion premium of approximately 20.0% based upon our Common Share price on the date of the issuance of the Notes. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes, the conversion rate was adjusted to 32.7310 effective October 1, 2008 and 34.1708 effective January 1, 2009. The Notes are redeemable for cash up to their principal amount plus accrued interest and, at our option, cash, our Common Shares, or a combination thereof with respect to the remainder, if any, of the conversion value in excess of the principal amount. The Notes mature December 15, 2026, although the holders of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase their Notes, in whole or in part, on December 20, 2011, December 15, 2016, and December 15, 2021. After December 20, 2011, we have the right to redeem the Notes in whole or in part at any time. The $112.1 million in proceeds, net of related costs, were used to retire variable rate debt, provide for future Opportunity Fund capital commitments and for general working capital purposes. During November and December of 2008, we purchased $8.0 million in principal amount of the Notes and purchased an additional $13.5 million in principal amount during January

 

 

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2009, all at a discount of approximately 24%.

During January 2007, we filed a shelf registration on Form S-3 providing for offerings of up to a total of $300.0 million of Common Shares, Preferred Shares and debt securities. As of December 31, 2008, we have remaining capacity under this registration statement to issue up to approximately $189 million of these securities.

Common and Preferred OP Unit Transactions

On January 27, 2004, we issued 4,000 Series B Preferred OP Units to Klaff in connection with the acquisition from Klaff of its rights to provide asset management, leasing, disposition, and construction services for an existing portfolio of retail properties. These units had a stated value of $1,000 each and are entitled to a quarterly preferred distribution of the greater of (i) $13.00 (5.2% annually) per Preferred OP Unit or (ii) the quarterly distribution attributable to a Preferred OP Unit if such unit were converted into a Common OP Unit. The Preferred OP Units are convertible into Common OP Units based on the stated value of $1,000 divided by 12.82 at any time. Klaff was entitled to redeem them at par for either cash or Common OP Units (at our option). During 2007, Klaff converted all 4,000 Series B Preferred OP Units into 312,013 Common OP Units and ultimately into Common Shares.

Operating Strategy — Experienced Management Team with Proven Track Record

Our senior management team has decades of experience in the real estate industry. We believe our management team has demonstrated the ability to create value internally through anchor recycling, property redevelopment and strategic non-core dispositions. We have capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail real estate by establishing joint ventures, such as the Opportunity Funds, in which we earn, in addition to a return on our equity interest and Promote, fees and priority distributions. In connection with these joint ventures we have launched several successful acquisition platforms including our New York Urban Infill Redevelopment Initiative and RCP Venture.

Operating functions such as leasing, property management, construction, finance and legal (collectively, the “Operating Departments”) are provided by our personnel, providing for fully integrated property management and development. By incorporating the Operating Departments in the acquisition process, acquisitions are appropriately priced giving effect to each asset’s specific risks and returns. Also, because of the Operating Departments involvement with, and corresponding understanding of, the acquisition process, transition time is minimized and management can immediately execute on its strategic plan for each asset.

We typically hold our Core Portfolio properties for long-term investment. As such, we continuously review the existing portfolio and implement programs to renovate and modernize targeted centers to enhance the property’s market position. This in turn strengthens the competitive position of the leasing program to attract and retain quality tenants, increasing cash flow and consequently property value. We also periodically identify certain properties for disposition and redeploy the capital to existing centers or acquisitions with greater potential for capital appreciation. Our Core Portfolio consists primarily of neighborhood and community shopping centers, which are generally dominant centers in high barrier-to-entry markets. The anchors at these centers typically pay market or below-market rents. Furthermore, supermarket and necessity-based retailers anchor the majority of our Core Portfolio. We believe these attributes enable our properties to better withstand the current recession.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006 we sold seven non-core properties and redeployed the capital to acquire seven retail properties as further discussed in “—ASSET SALES AND CAPITAL/ASSET RECYCLING” below.

PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

RCP Venture

Albertson’s

In June 2006, the RCP Venture participated in the acquisition of 699 stores from Albertson’s, the nation’s 2nd largest grocery and drug chain and 26 Cub Food stores. The total price paid by the investment consortium, which included subsidiaries of Cerberus Capital Management, Schottenstein Stores Corp. and Kimco Realty Corporation, to Albertson’s for the portfolio was $1.9 billion, which was funded with $0.3 billion of equity and $1.6 billion of financing. Mervyns II’s share of equity invested totaled $20.7 million. The Operating Partnership’s share was $4.2 million.

During February of 2007, Mervyns II received cash distributions totaling approximately $44.4 million from its ownership position in Albertson’s. The Operating Partnership’s share of this distribution amounted to approximately $8.9 million. The distributions primarily resulted from proceeds received by Albertsons in connection with its disposition of certain stores, refinancing of the remaining assets held in the entity and excess cash from operations. Mervyns II received additional distributions from this investment totaling $8.8 million in 2007 and $10.6 million in 2008. The Operating Partnership’s share of these distributions was $2.9 million.

Through December 31, 2008, Mervyns II has made additional add-on investments in Albertson’s, whereby Mervyns II, Klaff and Lubert-Adler have together acquired specific assets from the above investment consortium, totaling $2.8 million and received

 

 

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distributions totaling $0.8 million in the aggregate from these add-on investments. The Operating Partnership’s share of such amounts was $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Mervyns Department Stores

In September 2004, we made our first RCP Venture investment. Through Mervyns I and Mervyns II, we invested in a consortium along with subsidiaries of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. and Cerberus Capital Management to acquire the Mervyns Department Store chain (“Mervyns”) consisting of 262 stores (“REALCO”) and its retail operation (“OPCO”) from Target Corporation. The gross acquisition price of $1.2 billion was financed with $800 million of debt and $400 million of equity. Mervyns I and Mervyns II contributed in the aggregate $23.2 million of equity and received an approximate 5.2% interest in REALCO and an approximate 2.5% interest in OPCO. To date, REALCO has disposed of a significant portion of the portfolio. In addition, in November 2007, we sold our interest in OPCO and, as a result, have no further investment in OPCO. As of December 31, 2008, a majority of the REALCO properties were occupied by tenants other than Mervyns. During 2008 and 2007, Mervyns I and Mervyns II made additional investments in Mervyns totaling $2.9 million. The Operating Partnership’s share of the total investment in Mervyns was $4.9 million.

Through December 31, 2008, Mervyns I and Mervyns II have also made add-on investments in Mervyns properties totaling $3.0 million. The Operating Partnerships share of this amount was $0.3 million.

During 2005, Mervyns made a distribution to the investors from the proceeds from the sale of a portion of the portfolio and the refinancing of existing debt, of which a total of $42.7 million was distributed to Mervyns I and Mervyns II. The Operating Partnership’s share of this distribution amounted to $10.2 million. In addition, during 2006, Mervyns distributed additional cash totaling $4.6 million. The Operating Partnership’s share of this distribution totaled $1.4 million.

Other RCP Venture Investments

During 2006, Fund II invested $1.1 million in Shopko, a regional multi-department retailer that, at the time of the acquisition, operated 358 stores located throughout the Midwest, Mountain and Pacific Northwest and $0.7 million in Marsh, a regional supermarket chain which operated 271 stores in central Indiana, Illinois and western Ohio. The Operating Partnership’s share of these investments totaled $0.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2007, Fund II received a $1.1 million distribution from the Shopko investment, of which the Operating Partnership’s share was $0.2 million.

During 2008, Fund II made investments of $2.0 million in additional add-on investments in Marsh. The Operating Partnership’s share was $0.4 million. For the year ended December 31, 2008, Fund II received a $1.0 million distribution from the Marsh add-on investment, of which the Operating Partnership’s share was $0.2 million.

During July 2007, Mervyns II invested $2.7 million in REX Stores Corporation, which is comprised of electronic retail stores located in 27 states. The Operating Partnership’s share was $0.5 million.

The following table summarizes the RCP Venture investments from inception through December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Partnership Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Year

 

Invested

 

 

 

Invested

 

 

 

Investor

 

Investment

 

acquired

 

capital

 

Distributions

 

capital

 

Distributions

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns

 

2004

 

 

$

26.1

 

 

 

$

46.0

 

 

 

$

4.9

 

 

$

11.3

 

 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns add-on investments

 

2005/2008

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s

 

2006

 

 

 

20.7

 

 

 

 

63.8

 

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

11.8

 

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s add-on investments

 

2006/2007

 

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

Fund II

 

Shopko

 

2006

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

Fund II

 

Marsh

 

2006

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

Fund II

 

Marsh add-on investments

 

2008

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

Mervyns II

 

Rex

 

2007

 

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 



 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

59.1

 

 

 

$

114.0

 

 

 

$

11.0

 

 

$

23.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

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New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative

As of December 31, 2008, we had ten New York Urban/Infill projects. Construction is substantially complete at five of the projects, one is under construction and four are in the design phase as follows:

Construction Substantially Complete

Fordham Place — On September 29, 2004, Acadia-P/A purchased 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx, New York. Construction of the four-level retail component is substantially complete. The total retail space is 98% leased and occupied by Best Buy, Sears, Walgreens, and by 24 Hour fitness, which is scheduled to open during the first half of 2009. Construction on the office component is also substantially complete with 33% currently leased. The total cost of the project to Acadia P/A, including the acquisition cost of $30.0 million, is expected to be $125.0 million.

Pelham Manor — On October 1, 2004, Acadia-P/A entered into a 95-year, inclusive of extension options, ground lease to redevelop a 16-acre site in Pelham Manor, Westchester County, New York. We have demolished the existing industrial and warehouse buildings, and are completing construction of a multi-anchor community retail center at a total estimated cost of $58.0 million. Home Depot was originally slated to anchor the project, but announced their decision to curtail plans for expansion. As part of our lease termination agreement with Home Depot, we purchased the building that Home Depot had constructed on the site for $10 million, representing approximately half of their cost of construction. At the same time, we executed a lease with BJ Wholesale Club (“BJ’s”) to anchor the site. Construction on BJ’s space is underway.

216th Street — On December 1, 2005, Acadia-P/A acquired a 65,000 square foot parking garage located at 10th Avenue and 216th Street in the Inwood section of Manhattan for $7.0 million. During 2007, we completed the construction of a 60,000 square foot office building and we relocated an agency of the City of New York, which was a tenant at another of our Urban/Infill Redevelopment projects, to this location. Inclusive of acquisition costs, total costs to Acadia P/A for the project, which also includes a 100-space rooftop parking deck, was approximately $28.0 million.

Liberty Avenue — On December 20, 2005, Acadia-P/A acquired the remaining 40-year term of a leasehold interest in land located at Liberty Avenue and 98th Street in Queens (Ozone Park) New York. Development of this project has been completed and the property is currently operating. It includes approximately 30,000 square feet of retail anchored by a CVS drug store and a 95,000 square foot self-storage facility operated by Storage Post. The total cost to Acadia P/A of the redevelopment was approximately $15.0 million.

161st Street – On August 5, 2005, Acadia-P/A purchased 244-268 161st Street located in the Bronx, New York for $49.3 million, inclusive of closing costs. The ultimate redevelopment plan for this currently 88% occupied, 10-story office building, is to be determined. Additional redevelopment costs to Acadia P/A are anticipated to be approximately $16.0 million.

Under Construction

Atlantic Avenue – During May 2007, we, through Fund II and in partnership with Post Management, LLC (“Storage Post”), acquired a property on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York for $5.0 million. Storage Post is our unaffiliated partner in our self storage portfolio (see below) and at several of our other New York urban projects with a self storage component. Redevelopment of the property has commenced with the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of an eight level state-of-the-art self storage facility, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2009.

In Design

Canarsie – During October of 2007, Acadia P/A acquired a 530,000 square foot warehouse building in Canarsie, Brooklyn for approximately $21.0 million. The development plan for this property includes the demolition of a portion of the warehouse and the construction of a 323,000 square foot mixed-use project consisting of retail, office, cold-storage and self-storage. The total cost of the redevelopment, including acquisition costs, is expected to be approximately $50.0 million. We had executed a lease with Home Deport to anchor the project. However, during 2008, we reached an agreement with Home Depot to terminate their lease as a result of Home Depot’s corporate decision to curtail plans for expansion. As we had negotiated a lease with terms favorable to us as landlord, including stringent opening covenants and limited assignment rights, Home Depot paid us $24.5 million to terminate this lease.

Sherman Plaza – On April 6, 2005, Acadia-P/A acquired 4650 Broadway located in the Washington Heights/Inwood section of Manhattan. The property, a 140,000 square foot building, which was occupied by an agency of the City of New York and a commercial parking garage, was acquired for a purchase price of $25.0 million. During 2007 we relocated this tenant to Acadia P/A’s 216th St. redevelopment as discussed above. We are currently reviewing various alternatives to redevelop the site to include retail and office components totaling over 216,000 square feet. Expected costs for Acadia P/A to complete the redevelopment are estimated at $55.0 million.

 

 

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CityPoint – On June 13, 2007, Acadia-P/A and MacFarlane Partners (“MacFarlane”) purchased the leasehold interest in The Gallery at Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn for approximately $115.0 million, with an option to purchase the fee position, which is owned by the City of New York, at a later date. Redevelopment plans for the property, renamed as CityPoint, include the demolition of the existing structure and the development of a 1.6 million square foot mixed-use complex. The proposed development calls for the construction of a combination of retail, office and residential components, all of which are currently allowed as of right. Acadia P/A, together with MacFarlane, will develop and operate the retail component, which is anticipated to total 475,000 square feet of retail space. Acadia P/A will also participate in the development of the office component with MacFarlane, which is expected to include at least 125,000 square feet of office space. MacFarlane plans to develop and operate up to 1,000 residential units with underground parking. Acadia P/A does not plan on participating in the development of, or have an ownership interest in, the residential component of the project. The scope of the project remains under review and we may decide to revise our development plan.

Sheepshead Bay – During November of 2007, Fund III acquired a property in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn for approximately $20.0 million. The project is currently in the design phase; however, we have demolished the existing site and expect to develop a multi-story retail center with approximately 240,000 square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). The total cost of the redevelopment, including acquisition costs, is expected to be approximately $109.0 million.

Given the current dislocation in the credit markets, we do not intend to proceed with significant development activities with respect to the forgoing properties that are in the design phase until significant pre-leasing and the other components of the projects, including the availability of project financing, are in place.

Self-Storage Portfolio

On February 29, 2008, Fund III, in conjunction with Storage Post, acquired a portfolio of eleven self-storage properties from Storage Post’s existing institutional investors for approximately $174.0 million. The portfolio totals approximately 920,000 net rentable square feet, of which ten properties are operating at various stages of stabilization. The remaining property is currently under construction. The properties are located throughout New York and New Jersey. The portfolio continues to be operated by Storage Post, which is a 5% equity partner.

Other Investments

In addition to the RCP Venture, the New York Urban/Infill and Self-Storage Portfolio investments as discussed above, through Fund II and Fund III, we have also acquired the following:

During November 2007, Fund III acquired 125 Main Street, Westport, Connecticut for approximately $17.0 million. Our plan is to redevelop the existing building into 30,000 square feet of retail and office use.

Core Portfolio

See Item 2. PROPERTIES for the definition of our Core Portfolio.

During April of 2008, the Operating Partnership acquired a 20,000 square foot single tenant retail property located on 17th Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York for $9.7 million.

During March of 2007, the Operating Partnership purchased a 52,000 square foot single-tenant building located at 1545 East Service Road in Staten Island, New York for $17.0 million.

During March of 2007, the Operating Partnership purchased a retail commercial condominium at 200 West 54th Street located in Manhattan, New York. The 10,000 square foot property was acquired for $36.4 million.

During September of 2006, the Operating Partnership purchased 2914 Third Avenue in the Bronx, New York for $18.5 million. The 41,305 square foot property is 100% leased and is located in a densely populated, high barrier-to-entry, infill area.

During June of 2006, the Operating Partnership purchased 8400 and 8625 Germantown Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $16.0 million.

During January of 2006, the Operating Partnership closed on a 20,000 square foot retail building in the Lincoln Park district in Chicago. The property was acquired from an affiliate of Klaff for $9.9 million.

During January of 2006, the Operating Partnership acquired a 60% interest in the A&P Shopping Plaza located in Boonton, New Jersey. The property, located in northeastern New Jersey, is a 63,000 square foot shopping center anchored by a 49,000 square foot A&P Supermarket. The remaining 40% interest is owned by a principal of P/A. The interest was acquired for $3.2 million.

 

 

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Preferred Equity, Notes Receivable and Other Real Estate Related Investments

During June 2008, the Operating Partnership made a $40.0 million preferred equity investment in a portfolio of 18 properties located primarily in Georgetown, Washington D.C. The portfolio consists of 306,000 square feet of principally retail space. The term of this investment is for two years, with two one-year extensions, and provides a 13% preferred return.

During July 2008, the Operating Partnership made a $34.0 million mezzanine loan, which is collateralized by a mixed-use retail and residential development at 72 nd Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Upon completion, this project is expected to include approximately 50,000 square feet of retail on three levels and 196 luxury residential rental apartments. The term of the loan is for a period of three years, with a one year extension, and, including the exit fee, provides an effective annual return in excess of 20%.

During September 2008, Fund III made a $10.0 million first mortgage loan, which is collateralized by land located on Long Island, New York. The term of the loan is for a period of two years, and provides an effective annual return of approximately 13%.

During June 2006, the Operating Partnership converted its $20.0 million preferred equity investment in Levitz SL, L.L.C (“Levitz SL”), the owner of fee and leasehold interests in former Levitz Furniture Store locations, to a first mortgage loan and advanced additional proceeds bringing the total outstanding amount to $31.3 million. Following the sale of two locations by Levitz SL during 2006 and 2007, $24.8 million of proceeds were used to repay our first mortgage loan, and the remaining balance of $6.5 million remained outstanding at December 31, 2008. The first mortgage loan matures in July 2009, with a one-year extension option and bears interest at a rate of 11.6%. Although the loan is collateralized by three former Levitz locations, totaling 402,266 square feet, which are currently vacant, we believe the underlying value of the real estate is sufficient to recover the principal and interest due under our mortgage loan.

The following table sets forth our preferred equity and notes receivable investments as of December 31, 2008:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Averages 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Notes Receivable
(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underlying third-party
first mortgage loan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Investment

 

Principal

 

Accrued
interest

 

Total

 

Stated
Interest

rate

 

Effective
interest

rate1

 

Maturity
date

 

Extension
options

(years)

 

Amount2

 

Maturity
dates

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Georgetown A - 5 property portfolio

 

$

8,000

 

$

810

 

$

8,810

 

9.75

%

10.25

%

11/2010

 

2 x 1 year

 

$

8,576

 

2009 through 2012

 

Georgetown B - 18 property portfolio

 

 

40,000

 

 

2,092

 

 

42,092

 

13.00

%

13.50

%

6/2010

 

2 x 1 year

 

 

114,150

 

2011 through 2016

 

72nd Street

 

 

35,941

 

 

1,137

 

 

37,078

 

13.00

%

20.85

%

7/2011

 

1 year

 

 

185,000

 

2011 w/ 1 year extension

 

First mortgage notes

 

 

25,443

 

 

1,964

 

 

27,407

 

10.86

%

11.43

%

2009

 

0.2 years

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Mezzanine notes

 

 

16,203

 

 

1,476

 

 

17,679

 

13.30

%

14.82

%

2011

 

 

 

 

2012

 

 

 



 



 



 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total notes receivable

 

$

125,587

 

$

7,479

 

$

133,066

 

12.40

%

15.15

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________

1      The effective rate includes upfront points and exit fees

2      The first mortgage amount for 72nd street represents the maximum availability under the loan

 

 

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ASSET SALES AND CAPITAL/ASSET RECYCLING

Core Portfolio

We periodically identify certain core properties for disposition and redeploy the capital to existing centers or acquisitions with greater potential for capital appreciation. Since January of 2006, we have sold the following Core Portfolio assets:

 

Property

 

Location

 

Date sold

 

Gross
leasable
area

 

Sales price
(dollars in
thousands)


 


 


 


 


Village Apartments

 

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

 

April 2008

 

599,106

 

$

23,300

Colony and GHT Apartments

 

Columbia, Missouri

 

December 2007

 

625,545

 

 

15,512

Soundview Marketplace

 

Long Island, New York

 

December 2006

 

183,815

 

 

24,000

Bradford Towne Centre

 

Towanda, Pennsylvania

 

November 2006

 

257,123

 

 

16,000

Greenridge Plaza

 

Scranton, Pennsylvania

 

November 2006

 

191,767

 

 

10,600

Pittston Plaza

 

Pittston, Pennsylvania

 

November 2006

 

79,498

 

 

6,000

Luzerne Street Shopping Center

 

Scranton, Pennsylvania

 

November 2006

 

58,035

 

 

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 


 



Total

 

 

 

 

 

1,994,889

 

$

99,012

 

 

 

 

 

 


 



Proceeds from these sales in part have been used to fund the Core Portfolio acquisitions as discussed in “—PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” above.

Fund I Liquidation

As originally contemplated when Fund I was established as a finite life entity, we are currently engaged in the multi-year process of liquidating the fund’s investments. Historically, Fund I had purchased a total of 35 assets totaling approximately 3.0 million square feet. Following the 2006 recapitalization of the Brandywine Portfolio as discussed further in “—BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES” above and the sale of other properties as discussed below, there were 27 assets comprising 1.3 million square feet remaining in Fund I as of December 31, 2008 (in which the Operating Partnership’s interest in cash flow and income has increased from 22.2% to 37.8% as a result of the Promote) as follows:

 

Shopping Center

 

Location

 

Year
acquired

 

GLA

 


 


 


 


 

New York Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarrytown Centre

 

Westchester

 

2004

 

 

35,291

 

 

Midwest Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granville Centre

 

Columbus

 

2002

 

 

134,997

 

 

Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sterling Heights Shopping Center

 

Detroit

 

2004

 

 

154,835

 

 

Various Regions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kroger/Safeway Portfolio

 

Various (24 properties)

 

2003

 

 

987,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,312,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

During April 2008, Fund I sold Haygood Shopping Center located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for $24.9 million, resulting in a $6.8 million gain.

During November 2007, Fund I sold Amherst Marketplace and Sheffield Crossing, community shopping centers in Ohio, for $26.0 million, resulting in a $7.5 million gain.

On February 2, 2009, The Kroger Co. purchased the fee at six locations in Fund I’s Kroger/Safeway Portfolio for $14.6 million. The Company’s share of the sales proceeds amounted to $8.1 million.

 

 

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PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION

Our redevelopment program focuses on selecting well-located neighborhood and community shopping centers within our Core Portfolio and creating significant value through re-tenanting and property redevelopment.

COMPETITION

There are numerous entities that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants that will lease space in our properties. Our competitors include other REIT’s, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies and individuals. Our properties compete for tenants with similar properties primarily on the basis of location, total occupancy costs (including base rent and operating expenses) and the design and condition of the improvements.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET SEGMENTS

We have four reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Opportunity Funds, Self Storage Portfolio, and Other. During 2008, we acquired a portfolio of self storage properties and determined that it constitutes a new reportable segment. “Other” primarily consists of management fees, interest income, preferred equity investment and notes receivable. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We evaluate property performance primarily based on net operating income before depreciation, amortization and certain nonrecurring items. Investments in our Core Portfolio are typically held long-term. Given the contemplated finite life of our Opportunity Funds, these investments are typically held for shorter terms. Fees earned by us as general partner/member of the Opportunity Funds are eliminated in our Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K for information regarding, among other things, revenues from external customers, a measure of profit and loss and total assets with respect to each of our segments.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND EMPLOYEES

Our executive offices are located at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260, White Plains, New York 10605, and our telephone number is (914) 288-8100. As of December 31, 2008, we had 135 employees, of which 108 were located at our executive office and 27 were located at regional property management offices. None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Management believes that its relationship with employees is good.

COMPANY WEBSITE

All of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free of charge at our website at www.acadiarealty.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can also be accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, we will provide paper copies of our filings free of charge upon request. If you wish to receive a copy of the Form 10-K, you may contact Robert Masters, Corporate Secretary at Acadia Realty Trust, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260, White Plains, NY 10605. You may also call (914) 288-8100 to request a copy of the Form 10-K. Information included or referred to on our website is not incorporated by reference in or otherwise a part of this Form 10-K.

CODE OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES

The Board of Trustees adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President-Controller, Vice President- Financial Reporting, Director of Taxation and Assistant Controllers. The Board also adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees, as well as a “Whistleblower Policy”. Copies of these documents are available in the Investor Information section of our website.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition would likely suffer. This section includes or refers to certain forward-looking statements. Refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on such forward-looking statements discussed in the beginning of this Form 10-K.

 

 

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We rely on revenues derived from major tenants.

We derive significant revenues from certain anchor tenants that occupy space in more than one center. We could be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants, or in the event that any such tenant does not renew its leases as they expire or renews at lower rental rates. Vacated anchor space not only would reduce rental revenues if not re-tenanted at the same rental rates but also could adversely affect the entire shopping center because of the loss of the departed anchor tenant’s customer drawing power. Loss of customer drawing power also can occur through the exercise of the right that most anchors have to vacate and prevent re-tenanting by paying rent for the balance of the lease term, or the departure of a “shadow” anchor tenant that owns its own property. In addition, in the event that certain major tenants cease to occupy a property, such an action may result in a significant number of other tenants having the right to terminate their leases, or pay a reduced rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s sales, at the affected property, which could adversely affect the future income from such property. See “Item 2. Properties—Major Tenants” for quantified information with respect the percentage of our minimum rents received from major tenants.

We may not be able to renew current leases and the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms.

Upon the expiration of current leases for space located in our properties, we may not be able to re-let all or a portion of that space, or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms. If we are unable to re-let promptly all or a substantial portion of the space located in our properties or if the rental rates we receive upon re-letting are significantly lower than current rates, our net income and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected due to the resulting reduction in rent receipts. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain tenants in any of our properties upon the expiration of their leases. See “Item 2. Properties – Lease Expirations” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information as to the scheduled lease expirations in our portfolio.

The current global financial crisis may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, refinance existing debt or obtain the necessary financing to complete our current redevelopment.

Our operations and performance depend on general economic conditions. The U.S. economy has recently experienced a financial downturn, with consumer spending on the decline, credit tightening and unemployment rising. Many financial and economic analysts are predicting that the world economy has entered a prolonged economic downturn characterized by high unemployment, limited availability of credit and decreased consumer and business spending. This economic downturn is expected to adversely affect the businesses of many of our tenants. We and the Opportunity Funds may experience higher vacancy rates as well as delays in re-leasing vacant space.

The current downturn has had, and may continue to have, an unprecedented impact on the global credit markets. In general, credit is currently difficult to obtain. While we currently believe we have adequate sources of liquidity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain mortgage loans to purchase additional properties, obtain financing to complete current redevelopment projects, or successfully refinance our properties as loans become due. To the extent that the availability of credit continues to be limited, it will also adversely impact our preferred equity and mezzanine investments as counterparties may not be able to obtain the financing required to repay the loans upon maturity. Additionally, if the current market conditions continue, it will make it more difficult for us to raise capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities.

The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants or a significant number of our smaller tenants may adversely affect our cash flows and property values.

The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants causing them to reject their leases, or not renew their leases as they expire, or renew at lower rental rates may adversely affect our cash flows and property values. Furthermore, the impact of vacated anchor space and the potential reduction in customer traffic may adversely impact the balance of tenants at the center.

Certain of our tenants have experienced financial difficulties and have filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (“Chapter 11 Bankruptcy”). Pursuant to bankruptcy law, tenants have the right to reject their leases. In the event the tenant exercises this right, the landlord generally has the right to file a claim for lost rent equal to the greater of either one year’s rent (including tenant expense reimbursements) for remaining terms greater than one year, or 15% of the rent remaining under the balance of the lease term, but not to exceed three years rent. Actual amounts to be received in satisfaction of those claims will be subject to the tenant’s final plan of reorganization and the availability of funds to pay its creditors.

Since January 1, 2006, there have been four significant tenant bankruptcies within our portfolio:

On December 11, 2008, KB Toys (“KB”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. KB operated in two locations in our Core Portfolio, totaling approximately 12,000 square feet. Rental revenues from KB at these locations aggregated $0.3 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. KB has filed a Motion to Reject the lease at the two locations and a hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 10, 2009.

 

 

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On November 10, 2008, Circuit City Stores Inc. (“Circuit City”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Circuit City operated at two of our Core Portfolio locations totaling approximately 59,278 square feet. Rental revenues from Circuit City at these locations totaled $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively. Circuit City has rejected one lease and has neither assumed nor rejected one lease. In addition, Circuit City executed a lease at a property owned by Acadia-P/A Holding Company. Circuit City has rejected that lease. On January 16, 2009, Circuit City announced that it will seek Bankruptcy Court approval to liquidate the assets of the Company.

On September 27, 2007, the Bombay Company, Inc. (“Bombay”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Bombay operated in one of our Core Portfolio locations, leasing 8,965 square feet. Rental revenues from Bombay totaled $0.04 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Bombay has rejected the lease at this location.

On June 11, 2007, Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Tweeter 1”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Tweeter is operating in one of our Core Portfolio locations, leasing 12,799 square feet. Rental revenues from Tweeter totaled $0.3 million, $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. A new entity, Tweeter Newco, LLC, and its operating subsidiary, Tweeter Opco, LLC, (“Tweeter 2”) assumed the lease. On November 5, 2008, Tweeter 2 filed for protection under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, which was subsequently converted to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Tweeter 2 has rejected the lease.

In addition, through our investment in Mervyns I and Mervyns II, as discussed in Item 1 under Property Acquisitions of this Form 10-K, we leased space to the Mervyns Department Store chain which declared bankruptcy and rejected the leases. This could adversely effect the Operating Partnership’s revenues by less than $0.5 million.

There are risks relating to investments in real estate.

Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk. Real estate values are affected by a number of factors, including: changes in the general economic climate, local conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in an area), the quality and philosophy of management, competition from other available space, the ability of the owner to provide adequate maintenance and insurance and to control variable operating costs. Shopping centers, in particular, may be affected by changing perceptions of retailers or shoppers regarding the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the shopping center and by the overall climate for the retail industry generally. Real estate values are also affected by such factors as government regulations, interest rate levels, the availability of financing and potential liability under, and changes in, environmental, zoning, tax and other laws. A significant portion of our income is derived from rental income from real property, our income and cash flow would be adversely affected if a significant number of our tenants were unable to meet their obligations, or if we were unable to lease on economically favorable terms a significant amount of space in our properties. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays in enforcing, and incur substantial costs to enforce, our rights as a landlord. In addition, certain significant expenditures associated with each equity investment (such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs) are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in income from the investment.

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

Equity investments in real estate are relatively illiquid and, therefore, our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to changed conditions will be limited. Our board of trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. We could change our investment, disposition and financing policies without a vote of our shareholders.

We could become highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay distributions.

We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, indebtedness in furtherance of our activities. Neither our Declaration of Trust nor any policy statement formally adopted by our board of trustees limits either the total amount of indebtedness or the specified percentage of indebtedness that we may incur. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to make distributions.

Our loan agreements contain customary representations, covenants and events of default. Certain loan agreements require us to comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants, including the maintenance of certain debt service coverage and leverage ratios.

Interest expense on our variable debt as of December 31, 2008 would increase by $2.5 million annually for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates. We may seek additional variable-rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we would consider hedging against the interest rate risk related to such additional variable-rate debt through interest rate swaps and protection agreements, or other means.

We enter into interest-rate hedging transactions, including interest rate swaps and cap agreements, with counterparties. There can be no guarantee that the financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under these agreements.

 

 

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Competition may adversely affect our ability to purchase properties and to attract and retain tenants.

There are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors with greater financial resources than we have that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in our properties. Our competitors include other REIT’s, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies and individuals. This competition may result in a higher cost for properties that we wish to purchase. In addition, retailers at our properties face increasing competition from outlet malls, discount shopping clubs, Internet commerce, direct mail and telemarketing, which could (i) reduce rents payable to us; (ii) reduce our ability to attract and retain tenants at our properties; and (iii) lead to increased vacancy rates at our properties.

We could be adversely affected by poor market conditions where properties are geographically concentrated.

Our performance depends on the economic conditions in markets in which our properties are concentrated. We have significant exposure to the greater New York region, from which we derive 34% of the annual base rents within our Core Portfolio. Our operating results could be adversely affected if market conditions, such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate, in this area become more competitive relative to other geographic areas.

We have pursued, and may in the future continue to pursue extensive growth opportunities, which may result in significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources.

We have pursued extensive growth opportunities. This expansion has placed significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources. The continued growth of our real estate portfolio can be expected to continue to place a significant strain on our resources. Our future performance will depend in part on our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified management personnel to manage the growth and operations of our business and to finance such acquisitions. In addition, acquired properties may fail to operate at expected levels due to the numerous factors that may affect the value of real estate. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient resources to identify and manage acquired properties or otherwise be able to maintain our historic rate of growth.

Our inability to carry out our growth strategy could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our earnings growth strategy is based on the acquisition and development of additional properties, including acquisitions through co-investment programs such as our Opportunity Funds. In the context of our business plan, “redevelopment” generally means an expansion or renovation of an existing property. The consummation of any future acquisitions will be subject to satisfactory completion of our extensive valuation analysis and due diligence review and to the negotiation of definitive documentation. We cannot be sure that we will be able to implement our strategy because we may have difficulty finding new properties, negotiating with new or existing tenants or securing acceptable financing.

Acquisitions of additional properties entail the risk that investments will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, including operating and leasing expectations. Redevelopment is subject to numerous risks, including risks of construction delays, cost overruns or uncontrollable events that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as the receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental approvals and permits, and the incurrence of development costs in connection with projects that are not pursued to completion.

A component of our growth strategy is through private-equity type investments made through our RCP Venture. These include investments in operating retailers. The inability of the retailers to operate profitably would have an adverse impact on income realized from these investments.

We operate through a partnership structure, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our assets.

Our primary property-owning vehicle is the Operating Partnership, of which we are the general partner. Our acquisition of properties through the Operating Partnership in exchange for interests in the Operating Partnership may permit certain tax deferral advantages to limited partners who contribute properties to the Operating Partnership. Since properties contributed to the Operating Partnership may have unrealized gain attributable to the difference between the fair market value and adjusted tax basis in such properties prior to contribution, the sale of such properties could cause adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Although we, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, generally have no obligation to consider the tax consequences of our actions to any limited partner, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership will not acquire properties in the future subject to material restrictions designed to minimize the adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contribute such properties. Such restrictions could result in significantly reduced flexibility to manage our assets.

Limited control over joint venture investments.

Under the terms of our Fund III joint venture, which is similar to the terms of Fund I and Fund II, we are required to first offer to Fund III all of our opportunities to acquire retail shopping centers. Only if (i) our joint venture partner elects not to approve Fund III’s pursuit of an acquisition opportunity; (ii) the ownership of the acquisition opportunity by Fund III would create a material conflict of interest for us; (iii) we require the acquisition opportunity for a “like-kind” exchange; or (iv) the consideration payable for the

 

 

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acquisition opportunity is our Common Shares, OP Units or other securities, may we pursue the opportunity directly. As a result, we may not be able to make attractive acquisitions directly and may only receive a minority interest in such acquisitions through Fund III.

Our joint venture investments, including our Opportunity Fund investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our joint venture partner might have different interests or goals than we do. Other risks of joint venture investments include impasse on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor a joint venture partner would have full control over the joint venture. Also, there is no limitation under our organizational documents as to the amount of funds that may be invested in joint ventures.

Through our investments in joint ventures we have also invested in operating businesses that have operational risk in addition to the risks associated with real estate investments, including among other risks, human capital issues, adequate supply of product and material, and merchandising issues.

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, our Fund I joint venture provided Promote income. There can be no assurance that the joint ventures will continue to operate profitably and thus provide additional Promote income in the future.

Market factors could have an adverse effect on our share price.

One of the factors that may influence the trading price of our Common Shares is the annual dividend rate on our Common Shares as a percentage of its market price. An increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of our Common Shares to seek a higher annual dividend rate, which could adversely affect the market price of our Common Shares. A decline in our share price, as a result of this or other market factors, could unfavorably impact our ability to raise additional equity in the public markets.

The loss of a key executive officer could have an adverse effect on us.

Our success depends on the contribution of key management members. The loss of the services of Kenneth F. Bernstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, or other key executive-level employees could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We have obtained key-man life insurance for Mr. Bernstein. In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bernstein; however, it could be terminated by Mr. Bernstein. We have not entered into employment agreements with other key executive level employees.

Possible liability relating to environmental matters.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our property, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.

A property can also be adversely affected either through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon value attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties. Although our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, and prior to the acquisition of any property from a third party or as required by our financing sources, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. Based upon these environmental reports and our ongoing review of our properties, we are currently not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that we believe would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance, however, that the environmental reports will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability in the future:

 

The discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;

 

Changes in law;

 

Activities of tenants; and

 

Activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.

Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of

 

 

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our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Uninsured losses or a loss in excess of insured limits could adversely affect our financial condition.

We carry comprehensive general liability, fire, extended coverage, loss of rent insurance, and environmental liability on most of our properties, with policy specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, with respect to those properties where the leases do not provide for abatement of rent under any circumstances, we generally do not maintain loss of rent insurance. In addition, there are certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism or acts of God that generally are not insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. Any loss of these types would adversely affect our financial condition.

Our Board of Trustees may change our investment policy without shareholder approval.

Our board of trustees will determine our investment and financing policies, our growth strategy and our debt, capitalization, distribution, acquisition, disposition and operating policies. Our board of trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. Although our board of trustees has no present intention to revise or amend our strategies and policies, it may do so at any time without a vote by our shareholders. Accordingly, our shareholders’ control over changes in our strategies and policies is limited to the election of trustees, and changes made by our board of trustees may not serve the interests of all of our shareholders and could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations, including our ability to distribute cash to shareholders or qualify as a REIT.

Distribution requirements imposed by law limit our operating flexibility.

To maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income for each calendar year. Pursuant to recent IRS pronouncements, up to 90% of such distribution may be made in Common Shares rather than cash. Our taxable income is determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid and by excluding net capital gains. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any year are less than the sum of (i) 85% of our ordinary income for that year; (ii) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year and; (iii) 100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years. We intend to continue to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and to minimize exposure to federal income and nondeductible excise taxes. Differences in timing between the receipt of income and the payment of expenses in determining our income as well as required debt amortization payments and the capitalization of certain expenses could require us to borrow funds on a short-term basis to meet the distribution requirements that are necessary to achieve the tax benefits associated with qualifying as a REIT. The distribution requirements also severely limit our ability to retain earnings to acquire and improve properties or retire outstanding debt.

There can be no assurance we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

We believe that we have consistently met the requirements for qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, and we intend to continue to meet these requirements in the future. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. No assurance can be given that we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT. The Internal Revenue Code provisions and income tax regulations applicable to REIT’s differ significantly from those applicable to other corporations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control can potentially affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT. In addition, no assurance can be given that legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions will not significantly change the requirements for qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Under current law, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we would not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to shareholders in computing our net taxable income. In addition, our income would be subject to tax at the regular corporate rates. We also could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. Cash available for distribution to our shareholders would be significantly reduced for each year in which we do not qualify as a REIT. In that event, we would not be required to continue to make distributions. Although we currently intend to continue to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us, without the consent of the shareholders, to revoke the REIT election or to otherwise take action that would result in disqualification.

Limits on ownership of our capital shares.

For the Company to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, not more than 50% of the value of our capital shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code to include certain entities) during the last half of each taxable year after 1993, and such capital shares must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year (in

 

 

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each case, other than the first such year). Our Declaration of Trust includes certain restrictions regarding transfers of our capital shares and ownership limits that are intended to assist us in satisfying these limitations. These restrictions and limits may not be adequate in all cases, however, to prevent the transfer of our capital shares in violation of the ownership limitations. The ownership limit discussed above may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing someone from taking control of us.

Actual or constructive ownership of our capital shares in excess of the share ownership limits contained in our Declaration of Trust would cause the violative transfer or ownership to be null and void from the beginning and subject to purchase by us at a price equal to the lesser of (i) the price stipulated in the challenged transaction; and (ii) the fair market value of such shares (determined in accordance with the rules set forth in our declaration of trust). As a result, if a violative transfer were made, the recipient of the shares would not acquire any economic or voting rights attributable to the transferred shares. Additionally, the constructive ownership rules for these limits are complex and groups of related individuals or entities may be deemed a single owner and consequently in violation of the share ownership limits.

Concentration of ownership by certain investors.

Eight institutional shareholders own 5% or more individually, and 52.8% in the aggregate, of our Common Shares. A significant concentration of ownership may allow an investor or a group of investors to exert a greater influence over our management and affairs and may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us.

Restrictions on a potential change of control.

Our Board of Trustees is authorized by our Declaration of Trust to establish and issue one or more series of preferred shares without shareholder approval. We have not established any series of preferred shares. However, the establishment and issuance of a series of preferred shares could make more difficult a change of control of us that could be in the best interest of the shareholders.

In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer and severance agreements are in place with our senior vice presidents which provide that, upon the occurrence of a change in control of us and either the termination of their employment without cause (as defined) or their resignation for good reason (as defined), those executive officers would be entitled to certain termination or severance payments made by us (which may include a lump sum payment equal to defined percentages of annual salary and prior years’ average bonuses, paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective agreement), which could deter a change of control of us that could be in our best interest.

Legislative or regulatory tax changes could have an adverse effect on us.

There are a number of issues associated with an investment in a REIT that are related to the federal income tax laws, including, but not limited to, the consequences of a company’s failing to continue to qualify as a REIT. At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REIT’s or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended or modified. Any new laws or interpretations may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our shareholders. Reduced tax rates applicable to certain corporate dividends paid to most domestic noncorporate shareholders are not generally available to REIT shareholders since a REIT’s income generally is not subject to corporate level tax. As a result, investment in non-REIT corporations may be viewed as relatively more attractive than investment in REIT’s by domestic noncorporate investors. This could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s shares.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.

SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTIES

The discussion and tables in this Item 2 include properties held through our Core Portfolio and our Opportunity Funds. We define our Core Portfolio as those properties either 100% owned by, or partially owned through joint venture interests by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Opportunity Funds. The discussion of the Opportunity Funds does not include Fund III’s investment in a portfolio of self storage properties, which are detailed separately within this Item 2.

As of December 31, 2008, in our Core Portfolio we owned and operated 35 properties totaling approximately 5.5 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). The Core Portfolio properties are located in 12 states and are generally well-established, community and neighborhood shopping centers anchored by supermarkets or value-oriented retail. The properties are diverse in size, ranging from approximately 10,000 to 875,000 square feet with an average size of 158,000 square feet. As of December 31, 2008, our Core Portfolio was 93.5% occupied.

As of December 31, 2008, we owned and operated 29 properties totaling 1.4 million square feet of GLA, excluding properties under redevelopment, in our Opportunity Funds. In addition to shopping centers, the Opportunity Funds’ assets have invested in mixed-use

 

 

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properties, which generally include retail activities. The Opportunity Fund properties are located in 15 states. As of December 31, 2008, the properties owned by our Opportunity Funds were, in total, 93.3% occupied.

Within our Core Portfolio and Opportunity Funds, we had 502 leases as of December 31, 2008. A majority of our rental revenues were from national tenants. A majority of the income from the properties consists of rent received under long-term leases. These leases generally provide for the payment of fixed minimum rent monthly in advance and for the payment by tenants of a pro-rata share of the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance of the shopping centers. Minimum rents and expense reimbursements accounted for approximately 69% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008.

As of December 31, 2008, approximately 33% of our existing leases also provided for the payment of percentage rents either in addition to, or in place of, minimum rents. These arrangements generally provide for payment to us of a certain percentage of a tenant’s gross sales in excess of a stipulated annual amount. Percentage rents accounted for approximately 0.4% of the total 2008 revenues of the Company.

Three of our Core Portfolio properties and four of our Opportunity Fund properties are subject to long-term ground leases in which a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us. We pay rent for the use of the land at seven locations and are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements at all seven locations.

No individual property contributed in excess of 10% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006. Reference is made to Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K, for information on the mortgage debt pertaining to our properties. The following sets forth more specific information with respect to each of our shopping centers at December 31, 2008:

 

Shopping Center

 

Location

 

Year
Constructed (C)
Acquired (A)

 

Ownership
Interest

 

GLA

 

Occupancy (1)
%
12/31/08

 

 

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease Expiration/
Lease Option Expiration


 


 


 


 


 


 

 


Core Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecticut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239 Greenwich Avenue

 

Greenwich

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

16,834

(3)

 

100

%

 

Restoration Hardware 2014/2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coach 2016/2021

New Jersey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elmwood Park Shopping Center

 

Elmwood

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

149,491

 

 

100

%

 

A&P 2017/2052

 

 

Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walgreen’s 2022/2062

A&P Shopping Plaza

 

Boonton

 

2006 (A)

 

Fee

 

62,908

 

 

100

%

 

A&P 2024/2069

New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Village Commons Shopping Center

 

Smithtown

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

87,237

 

 

87

%

 

 

Branch Shopping Plaza

 

Smithtown

 

1998 (A)

 

LI (4)

 

125,751

 

 

100

%

 

A&P 2013/2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CVS 2010/--

Amboy Road

 

Staten Island

 

2005 (A)

 

LI (4)

 

63,290

 

 

100

%

 

King Kullen 2028/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duane Reade 2013/2018

Bartow Avenue

 

Bronx

 

2005 (C)

 

Fee

 

14,676

 

 

76

%

 

 

Pacesetter Park Shopping Center

 

Pomona

 

1999 (A)

 

Fee

 

96,434

 

 

93

%

 

Stop & Shop 2020/2040

2914 Third Avenue

 

Bronx

 

2006 (A)

 

Fee

 

42,400

 

 

100

%

 

Dr. J’s 2021/—

West Shore Expressway

 

Staten Island

 

2007 (A)

 

Fee

 

55,000

 

 

100

%

 

LA Fitness 2021/—

West 54th Street

 

Manhattan

 

2007 (A)

 

Fee

 

9,995

 

 

97

%

 

Stage Deli 2013/—

East 17th Street

 

Manhattan

 

2008 (A)

 

Fee

 

19,622

 

 

100

%

 

Barnes & Noble 2011/2016

Crossroads Shopping Center

 

White Plains

 

1998 (A)

 

JV (7)

 

310,714

 

 

96

%

 

A&P/Waldbaum’s 2012/2032
Kmart 2012/2032
B. Dalton 2012/2022
Modell’s 2009/2019
Pier 1 2012/—
Home Goods 2018/2033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total New York Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,054,352

 

 

97

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

20

 


 

Shopping Center

 

Location

 

Year
Constructed (C)
Acquired (A)

 

Ownership
Interest

 

GLA

 

Occupancy (1)
%
12/31/08

 

 

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease Expiration/
Lease Option Expiration


 


 


 


 


 


 

 


Core Portfolio, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New England

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecticut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Town Line Plaza

 

Rocky Hill

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

206,346

(2)

 

100

%

 

Stop & Shop 2024/2064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wal-Mart(2)

Massachusetts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Methuen Shopping Center

 

Methuen

 

1998 (A)

 

LI/Fee (4)

 

130,021

 

 

100

%

 

Demoulas Market 2010/2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wal-Mart 2012/2052

Crescent Plaza

 

Brockton

 

1984 (A)

 

Fee

 

218,141

 

 

95

%

 

Supervalu 2012/2042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Depot 2021/2056

New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Loudon Center

 

Latham

 

1982 (A)

 

Fee

 

255,826

 

 

100

%

 

Price Chopper 2015/2035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshall’s 2014/2029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bon Ton 2014/2034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raymour and Flanigan 2019/2034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Moore 2009/2024

Rhode Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walnut Hill Plaza

 

Woonsocket

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

284,717

 

 

95

%

 

Supervalu 2013/2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sears 2013/2033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CVS 2009/2014

Vermont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gateway Shopping Center

 

South
Burlington

 

1999 (A)

 

Fee

 

101,784

 

 

96

%

 

Supervalu 2024/2053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total New England Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,196,835

 

 

98

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midwest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hobson West Plaza

 

Naperville

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

99,138

 

 

97

%

 

Garden Fresh Markets 2012/2032

Clark Diversey

 

Chicago

 

2006 (A)

 

Fee

 

19,265

 

 

100

%

 

 

Indiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merrillville Plaza

 

Merrillville

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

235,167

 

 

95

%

 

TJ Maxx 2009/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JC Penney 2013/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Max 2013/2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K&G 2017/2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pier 1 2009/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David’s Bridal 2010/2020

Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bloomfield Town Square

 

Bloomfield

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

232,181

 

 

87

%

 

TJ Maxx 2009/2014

 

 

Hills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshalls 2011/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Goods 2010/2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Max 2010/2025

Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mad River Station

 

Dayton

 

1999 (A)

 

Fee

 

155,840

(6)

 

82

%

 

Babies ‘R’ Us 2010/2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Depot 2010/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pier 1 2010/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total Midwest Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

741,591

 

 

90

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 


 

Shopping Center

 

Location

 

Year
Constructed (C)
Acquired (A)

 

Ownership
Interest

 

GLA

 

Occupancy (1)
%
12/31/08

 

 

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease Expiration/
Lease Option Expiration


 


 


 


 


 


 

 


Core Portfolio, continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-Atlantic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Jersey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketplace of Absecon

 

Absecon

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

104,718

 

 

99

%

 

Rite Aid 2020/2040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supervalu 2015/—

Ledgewood Mall

 

Ledgewood

 

1983 (A)

 

Fee

 

517,151

 

 

81

%

 

Wal-Mart 2019/2049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macy’s 2010/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sports Authority 2012/2037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshalls 2014/2034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley Furniture 2010/2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barnes and Noble 2010/2035

Delaware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandywine Town

 

Wilmington

 

2003(A)

 

JV (9)

 

874,908

 

 

97

%

 

Drexel Heritage 2016/2026

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michaels 2011/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old Navy (The Gap) 2011/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PetSmart 2017/2042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomasville Furniture 2011/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Group 2015/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bed, Bath & Beyond 2014/2029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dick’s Sporting Goods 2013/2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lowe’s Home Centers 2018/2048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regal Cinemas 2017/2037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target 2018/2058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TransUnion Settlement 2013/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lane Home Furnishings 2015/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MJM Designer 2015/2035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Market 2015/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Tree Shops 2028/2048

Market Square Shopping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TJ Maxx 2011/2016

Center

 

Wilmington

 

2003(A)

 

JV (9)

 

102,786

 

 

93

%

 

Trader Joe’s 2019/2034

 

 

 

 

 

 

LI/JV (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Naamans Road

 

Wilmington

 

2006 (C)

 

(9)

 

19,970

 

 

55

%

 

 

Pennsylvania

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackman Plaza

 

Wilkes-Barre

 

1968 (C)

 

Fee

 

125,264

 

 

93

%

 

Kmart 2009/2049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rite Aid 2016/—

Mark Plaza

 

Edwardsville

 

1968 (C)

 

LI/Fee (4)

 

216,401

 

 

86

%

 

Redner’s Markets 2018/2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kmart 2009/2049

Plaza 422

 

Lebanon

 

1972 (C)

 

Fee

 

156,279

 

 

92

%

 

Home Depot 2028/2058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dunham’s 2016/2031

Route 6 Mall

 

Honesdale

 

1994 (C)

 

Fee

 

175,519

 

 

100

%

 

Kmart 2020/2070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rite Aid 2011/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Bug 2016/—

Chestnut Hill

 

Philadelphia

 

2006 (A)

 

Fee (10)

 

40,570

 

 

100

%

 

Borders 2010/2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express 2009/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TJ Maxx 2010/2020

Abington Towne Center

 

Abington

 

1998 (A)

 

Fee

 

216,358

(5)

 

99

%

 

Target (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total Mid-Atlantic Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,549,924

 

 

94

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total Core Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,542,702

 

 

94

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 


 

Shopping Center

 

Location

 

Year
Constructed (C)
Acquired (A)

 

Ownership
Interest

 

GLA

 

Occupancy (1)
%
12/31/08

 

 

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease Expiration/
Lease Option Expiration


 


 


 


 


 


 

 


Opportunity Fund Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund I Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granville Centre

 

Columbus

 

2002(A)

 

Fee

 

134,997

 

 

38

%

 

Lifestyle Family Fitness 2017/2027

New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarrytown Shopping Center

 

Westchester

 

2004 (A)

 

Fee

 

35,291

 

 

90

%

 

Walgreen’s 2080/—

VARIOUS REGIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kroger/Safeway Portfolio

 

Various

 

2003 (A)

 

JV

 

987,100

 

 

100

%

 

24 Kroger/Safeway Supermarkets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009/various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total Fund I Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,157,388

 

 

92

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund II Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oakbrook

 

Oakbrook

 

2005 (A)

 

LI (4)

 

112,000

 

 

100

%

 

Neiman Marcus 2011/2036

New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Avenue

 

New York

 

2005 (A)

 

JV/LI (4)

 

26,125

 

 

82

%

 

CVS 2032/2052

216th Street

 

New York

 

2005 (A)

 

JV

 

60,000

 

 

100

%

 

City of New York 2027/2042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Total Fund II Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

198,125

 

 

98

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Opportunity Fund Operating Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,355,513

 

 

93

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properties under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redevelopment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sterling Heights Shopping Center

 

Detroit

 

2004(A)

 

JV (8)

 

154,835

 

 

61

%

 

Burlington Coat Factory 2024/—
Rite-Aid 2026/2046

Fund II:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

161st Street

 

Bronx

 

2005(A)

 

JV (8)

 

223,521

 

 

87

%

 

City of New York 2011/—

Fordham Place

 

Bronx

 

2004(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

Best Buy 2019/2039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sears 2023/2033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walgreens 2048/—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 Hour Fitness 2023/2038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America 2019/2029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pelham Manor Shopping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BJ’s Wholesale Club 2033/2053

Plaza

 

Westchester

 

2004(A)

 

LI/JV(4)

 

 

 

 

 

Michaels 2013/2033

Sherman Plaza

 

New York

 

2005(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

 

CityPoint

 

Brooklyn

 

2007(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

Target

Atlantic Ave

 

Brooklyn

 

2007(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canarsie Plaza

 

Brooklyn

 

2007(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund III:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westport

 

Westport

 

2007(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheepshead Bay

 

Brooklyn

 

2007(A)

 

JV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Redevelopment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

378,356

 

 

76

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Notes:

(1)

Does not include space leased for which rent had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2008.

(2)

Includes a 97,300 square foot Wal-Mart which is not owned by us.

(3)

In addition to the 16,834 square feet of retail GLA, this property also has 21 apartments comprising 14,434 square feet.

(4)

We are a ground lessee under a long-term ground lease.

(5)

Includes a 157,616 square foot Target Store that is not owned by us.

(6)

The GLA for this property includes 28,205 square feet of office space.

(7)

We have a 49% investment in this property.

 

 

23

 


(8)

Partially operating.

(9)

We have a 22% investment in this property.

(10)

Property consists of two buildings.

MAJOR TENANTS

No individual retail tenant accounted for more than 6.4% of minimum rents for the year ended December 31, 2008 or occupied more than 8.7% of total leased GLA as of December 31, 2008. The following table sets forth certain information for the 20 largest retail tenants based upon minimum rents in place as of December 31, 2008. The amounts below include our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties, including the Opportunity Funds (GLA and rent in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Represented by Retail Tenant

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Stores in

 

 

 

 

Annualized Base

 

Total Portfolio

 

 

Annualized Base

 

Retail Tenant

 

Portfolio

 

Total GLA

 

 

Rent (1)

 

GLA (2)

 

 

Rent (2)

 


 


 


 



 


 

 


 

A&P (Waldbaum’s, Pathmark)

 

5

 

216

 

$

3,861

 

4.3

%

 

6.4

%

Supervalu (Shaw’s)

 

4

 

221

 

 

3,049

 

4.4

%

 

5.0

%

TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods)

 

9

 

250

 

 

2,110

 

5.0

%

 

3.5

%

Sears (Sears, Kmart)

 

5

 

440

 

 

1,633

 

8.7

%

 

2.7

%

Wal-Mart

 

2

 

210

 

 

1,515

 

4.2

%

 

2.5

%

Stage Deli

 

1

 

4

 

 

1,350

 

0.1

%

 

2.2

%

Ahold (Stop & Shop)

 

2

 

118

 

 

1,320

 

2.3

%

 

2.2

%

Kroger

 

12

 

156

 

 

1,254

 

3.1

%

 

2.1

%

Safeway

 

12

 

124

 

 

1,251

 

2.5

%

 

2.1

%

Home Depot

 

2

 

211

 

 

1,069

 

4.2

%

 

1.8

%

Barnes & Noble

 

3

 

38

 

 

1,044

 

0.8

%

 

1.7

%

Sleepy’s

 

5

 

40

 

 

848

 

0.8

%

 

1.4

%

Price Chopper

 

1

 

77

 

 

802

 

1.5

%

 

1.3

%

Restoration Hardware

 

1

 

9

 

 

781

 

0.2

%

 

1.3

%

Federated (Macy’s)

 

1

 

73

 

 

651

 

1.5

%

 

1.1

%

Walgreens

 

2

 

21

 

 

614

 

0.4

%

 

1.0

%

JC Penney

 

1

 

50

 

 

545

 

1.0

%

 

0.9

%

Payless Shoesource

 

8

 

28

 

 

537

 

0.6

%

 

0.9

%

Rite Aid

 

3

 

32

 

 

512

 

0.6

%

 

0.8

%

Express

 

1

 

13

 

 

510

 

0.3

%

 

0.8

%

 

 


 


 



 


 

 


 

Total

 

80

 

2,331

 

$

25,256

 

46.5

%

 

41.7

%

 

 


 


 



 


 

 


 

Notes:

(1)

Base rents do not include percentage rents (except where noted), additional rents for property expense reimbursements, and contractual rent escalations due after December 31, 2008.

(2)

Represents total GLA and annualized base rent for our retail properties including the Operating Partnership’s pro-rata share of joint venture properties, including the Opportunity Funds.

 

 

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LEASE EXPIRATIONS

The following table shows scheduled lease expirations for retail tenants in place as of December 31, 2008, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options. (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

Core Portfolio:

  

 

 

 

 

Annualized Base Rent (1)

 

GLA

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

Number of

 

Current Annual

 

Percentage of

 

Square

 

Percentage

 

Leases maturing in

 

Leases

 

 Rent

 

Total 

 

Feet 

 

of Total 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

2009

 

101

 

$

7,315

 

10

%

616

 

13

%

2010

 

65

 

 

6,236

 

9

%

515

 

10

%

2011

 

52

 

 

6,788

 

9

%

354

 

7

%

2012

 

52

 

 

6,649

 

9

%

564

 

11

%

2013

 

55

 

 

8,268

 

12

%

519

 

11

%

2014

 

23

 

 

4,720

 

7

%

288

 

6

%

2015

 

23

 

 

5,726

 

8

%

336

 

7

%

2016

 

11

 

 

1,860

 

3

%

114

 

2

%

2017

 

20

 

 

4,773

 

7

%

212

 

4

%

2018

 

25

 

 

7,201

 

10

%

410

 

8

%

Thereafter

 

35

 

 

12,296

 

16

%

1,032

 

21

%

 

 


 

 


 


 


 


 

Total

 

462

 

$

71,832

 

100

%

4,960

 

100

%

 

 


 

 


 


 


 


 

Opportunity Funds:

 

 

 

 

 

Annualized Base Rent (1)

 

GLA

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

Number of

 

Current Annual

 

Percentage of

 

Square

 

Percentae

 

Leases maturing in

 

Leases

 

Rent

 

Total

 

Feet

 

of Total

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

2009

 

30

 

$

8,995

 

46

%

1,007

 

65

%

2010

 

1

 

 

84

 

0

%

3

 

0

%

2011

 

8

 

 

4,826

 

24

%

278

 

18

%

2012

 

5

 

 

635

 

3

%

30

 

2

%

2013

 

1

 

 

168

 

1

%

4

 

0

%

2014

 

2

 

 

145

 

1

%

4

 

0

%

2015

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

0

%

2016

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

0

%

2017

 

1

 

 

450

 

2

%

35

 

2

%

2018

 

2

 

 

78

 

0

%

4

 

0

%

Thereafter

 

8

 

 

4,330

 

23

%

188

 

13

%

 

 


 

 


 


 


 


 

Total

 

58

 

$

19,711

 

100

%

1,553

 

100

%

 

 


 

 


 


 


 


 

Note:

(1)

Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements, nor contractual rent escalations due after December 31, 2008.

 

 

25

 


GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATIONS

The following table summarizes our retail properties by region as of December 31, 2008. (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annualized

 

Percentage of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base

 

Represented by Region

 

 

 

 

 

 Occupied

 

 Annualized

 

 Rent per

 


 

 

 

 

 

%

 

Base Rent

 

Occupied

 

 

 

Annualized

 

Region

 

GLA (1)

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

Square Foot

 

GLA

 

Base Rent

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Core Properties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Region

 

1,054

 

97

%

$

26,159

 

$

25.67

 

19

%

36

%

New England

 

1,197

 

98

%

 

10,225

 

 

9.56

 

22

%

14

%

Midwest

 

742

 

90

%

 

8,964

 

 

13.44

 

13

%

13

%

Mid-Atlantic

 

2,549

 

92

%

 

26,484

 

 

12.06

 

46

%

37

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Total core properties

 

5,542

 

94

%

$

71,832

 

$

14.51

 

100

%

100

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Opportunity Funds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Properties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midwest (3)

 

247

 

66

%

$

1,438

 

$

8.82

 

18

%

10

%

New York Region (4)

 

121

 

93

%

 

4,324

 

 

38.15

 

9

%

30

%

Various (Kroger/Safeway Portfolio) (5)

 

987

 

100

%

 

8,843

 

 

8.96

 

73

%

60

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Total Opportunity Fund operating properties

 

1,355

 

93

%

$

14,605

 

$

11.56

 

100

%

100

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Redevelopment Properties:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midwest (6)

 

155

 

61

%

$

575

 

$

6.08

 

41

%

11

%

New York Region (7)

 

224

 

87

%

 

4,531

 

 

23.27

 

59

%

89

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Total Opportunity Fund redevelopment properties

 

379

 

76

%

$

5,106

 

$

17.65

 

100

%

100

%

 

 


 


 



 



 


 


 

Notes:

 

(1)

Property GLA includes a total of 255,000 square feet, which is not owned by us. This square footage has been excluded for calculating annualized base rent per square foot.

 

(2)

The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space that is currently leased, but for which payment of rent had not commenced as of December 31, 2008.

 

(3)

We have a 37.78% interest in future earnings and distributions from Fund I, which owns one property, and a 20% interest in Fund II, which owns one property.

 

(4)

We have a 37.78% interest in future earnings and distributions from Fund I, which owns one property, and a 20% interest in Fund II, which has a 98.76% interest in two properties.

 

(5)

Fund I portfolio of 24 triple-net, anchor-only leases with Kroger and Safeway supermarkets.

 

(6)

We have a 37.78% interest in future earnings and distributions from Fund I, which has a 50% interest in one property.

 

(7)

We have a 20% interest in Fund II, which has a 98.76% interest in one property.

 

 

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STORAGE POST PORTFOLIO

During February 2008, through Fund III, we acquired a 95% controlling interest in a portfolio of eleven self-storage properties from Storage Post’s existing institutional investors for approximately $174.0 million. The Portfolio totals 920,596 net rentable square feet, of which ten properties are operating at various stages of stabilization. The remaining property is currently under construction. The properties are located throughout New York and New Jersey. The portfolio continues to be operated by Storage Post, which is a 5% equity partner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupancy as

 

 

 

 

 

Net Rentable

 

of December

 

Operating Properties

 

Location

 

Square Feet

 

31, 2008

 


 


 


 


 

Stabilized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Rochelle

 

Westchester, New York

 

42,182

 

 

 

Suffern

 

Suffern, New York

 

79,000

 

 

 

Yonkers

 

Westchester, New York

 

100,811

 

 

 

Jersey City

 

Jersey City, New Jersey

 

76,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Subtotal Stabilized

 

 

 

298,688

 

84.7

%

 

 

 

 


 


 

Currently in Lease-up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bruckner Blvd

 

Bronx, New York

 

90,129

 

 

 

Fordham Road

 

Bronx, New York

 

84,405

 

 

 

Webster Ave

 

Bronx, New York

 

36,931

 

 

 

Lawrence

 

Lawrence, New York

 

97,743

 

 

 

Long Island City

 

Queens, New York

 

138,765

 

 

 

Linden

 

Linden, New Jersey

 

84,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Subtotal in Lease-up

 

 

 

532,008

 

67.8

%

 

 

 

 


 


 

Total Operating Properties

 

 

 

830,696

 

73.9

%

 

 

 

 


 


 

Currently under development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ridgewood

 

Queens, New York

 

89,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Total Storage Post Portfolio

 

 

 

920,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

KROGER/SAFEWAY PORTFOLIO

As of December 31, 2008, Fund I, together with an unaffiliated joint venture partner (“Kroger/Safeway JV”), that owned interests, through master leases with an unaffiliated entity (“Master Lessee”), in 24 triple-net Kroger and Safeway supermarket leases (“Operating Leases”) aggregating approximately 1.0 million square feet. The master leases, one for the Kroger and one for the Safeway locations, expire in 2011 with the Master Lessee having the option of extending the term of either or both of the master leases. The Kroger/Safeway JV acquired its interest subject to long-term ground leases, which have a term in excess of 80 years inclusive of multiple renewal options. Although there is no obligation for the Kroger/Safeway JV to pay ground rent during the initial term of the master lease, to the extent it exercises an option to renew a ground lease for a property thereafter, it will be obligated to pay an average ground rent of approximately $2.00 per square foot.

The initial Operating Leases expire during 2009. Options on these leases provide for extensions through 2049 at an average rent of approximately $5.00 per square foot upon the commencement of the initial option period during 2009.

The Kroger Co. purchased six of these locations comprising 277,700 square feet, or 28% of the portfolio, during February of 2009 for $14.6 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million.

Following these sales, there are six Kroger and twelve Safeway locations in eleven states averaging approximately 39,000 square feet at rents ranging from approximately $3.90 to $7.00 per square foot.

 

 

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved in other various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict with any certainty the amounts involved, management is of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, our resulting net liability, if any, will not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2008, we, and certain of our subsidiaries, and other unrelated entities were named as defendants in an adversary proceeding brought by Mervyn’s LLC (“Mervyns”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In an Amended Complaint filed December 22, 2008, Mervyns asserts claims of fraudulent transfer and breach of fiduciary duty against the defendants based upon payments made by Mervyns in September 2004, in connection with its acquisition by an entity controlled by certain of the defendants. Mervyns seeks to recover from the defendants these allegedly fraudulent transfers, other unspecified damages, and attorney’s fees. The defendants’ response to the Amended Complaint is due April 3, 2009. We believe that we have meritorious defenses in connection with this action and that the ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or consolidated financial condition.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS:

No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise during the fourth quarter of 2008.

 

 

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCK MATTERS AND ISSUER

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

(a) Market Information

The following table shows, for the period indicated, the high and low sales price for our Common Shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, and cash dividends declared during the two years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

Quarter Ended

 

High

 

Low

 

Dividend
Per Share


 


 


 


2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

$

26.09

 

$

21.17

 

$

0.2100

June 30, 2008

 

 

26.78

 

 

22.54

 

 

0.2100

September 30, 2008

 

 

26.14

 

 

21.38

 

 

0.2100

December 31, 2008

 

 

25.23

 

 

9.04

 

 

0.7600

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2007

 

$

28.14

 

$

24.12

 

$

0.2000

June 30, 2007

 

 

28.75

 

 

25.43

 

 

0.2000

September 30, 2007

 

 

27.93

 

 

21.19

 

 

0.2000

December 31, 2007

 

 

29.00

 

 

24.03

 

 

0.4325

At February 27, 2009, there were 337 holders of record of our Common Shares.

(b) Dividends

We have determined that for income tax purposes that the composition of dividends for 2008 are as follows. 54% of the total dividends distributed to shareholders represented ordinary income, 20% represented unrecaptured Section 1250 gain and 26% represented Section 1231 gain. Our cash flow is affected by a number of factors, including the revenues received from rental properties, our operating expenses, the interest expense on our borrowings, the ability of lessees to meet their obligations to us and unanticipated capital expenditures. Future dividends paid by us will be at the discretion of the Trustees and will depend on our actual cash flows, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Trustees deem relevant. In addition, we have the ability to pay dividends in cash, Common Shares or in any combination of cash and Common Shares.

(c) Issuer purchases of equity securities

We have an existing share repurchase program that authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $20.0 million of our outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time and there is no assurance that we will purchase the full amount authorized. There were no Common Shares repurchased by us during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

During November and December 2008, we purchased $8.0 million in principal amount of our outstanding 3.75% convertible notes (the “Notes”) payable at a discount of approximately 24%. The following sets forth the amount purchased during the quarter ended December 31, 2008:

 

Period

 

Total Number
of Shares (or
Units)
Purchased

 

Average Price
Paid per Share (or
Unit) (1)

 

Total Number of Shares (or
Units) Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs

 

Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units) that May Yet
Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs


 


 


 


 


October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008

 

None

 

 

None

 

None

November 1, 2008 – November 30, 2008

 

$2,000,000 in principal amount

 

$771.250 for each $1,000 principal amount of notes

 

None

 

None

December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008

 

$6,000,000 in principal amount

 

$750.00 for each $1,000 principal amount of notes

 

None

 

None

(1) At the time of purchase, the Notes had a conversion rate of 32.7310 Common Shares for each $1,000 in principal amount of the Notes, representing a conversion price of approximately $30.55 per share.

During January 2009, we purchased an additional $13.5 million in principal amount of the Notes at a discount of approximately 24%.

(d) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

 

 

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The following table provides information related to our 1999 Share Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan”), 2003 Share Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”) and the 2006 Share Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) as of December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

 

Number of securities
to be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Weighted - average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column a)

 

 




 




 




Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

 

421,244

 

 

 

$              10.65

 

 

 

407,207

(1)

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

Total

 

 

421,244

 

 

 

$              10.65

 

 

 

407,207

(1)

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

Notes:

(1)

The 1999 Plan authorizes the issuance of options equal to up to 8% of the total Common Shares outstanding from time to time on a fully diluted basis. However, not more than 4,000,000 of the Common Shares in the aggregate may be issued pursuant to the exercise of options and no participant may receive more than 5,000,000 Common Shares during the term of the 1999 Plan. The 2003 Plan authorizes the issuance of options equal to up to 4% of the total Common Shares outstanding from time to time on a fully diluted basis. However, no participant may receive more than 1,000,000 Common Shares during the term of the 2003 Plan. The 2006 Plan authorizes the issuance of a maximum number of 500,000 Common Shares. No participant may receive more than 500,000 Common Shares during the term of the 2006 Plan.

Remaining Common Shares available is as follows:

 

Outstanding Common Shares as of December 31, 2008

 

32,357,530 

 

Outstanding OP Units as of December 31, 2008

 

647,656 

 

 

 


 

Total Outstanding Common Shares and OP Units

 

33,005,186 

 

12% of Common Shares and OP Units pursuant to the 1999 and 2003 Plans

 

3,960,622 

 

Common Shares pursuant to the 2006 Plan

 

500,000 

 

 

 


 

Total Common Shares available under equity compensation plans

 

4,460,622 

 

Less: Issuance of Restricted Shares and LTIP Units Granted

 

(1,274,835

)

Issuance of Options Granted

 

(2,778,580

)

 

 


 

Number of Common Shares remaining available

 

407,207 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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(e) Share Price Performance Graph (1)

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return for our Common Shares for the period commencing December 31, 2003 through December 31, 2008 with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index (“Russell 2000”), the NAREIT All Equity REIT Index (the “NAREIT”) and the SNL Shopping Center REITs (the “SNL”) over the same period. Total return values for the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and the Common Shares were calculated based upon cumulative total return assuming the investment of $100.00 in each of the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and our Common Shares on December 31, 2003, and assuming reinvestment of dividends. The shareholder return as set forth in the table below is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return among Acadia Realty Trust, the Russell 2000, the NAREIT and the SNL:


 

 

 

Period Ended 

 

 


Index

 

12/31/03

 

12/31/04

 

12/31/05

 

12/31/06

 

12/31/07

 

12/31/08


 


 


 


 


 


 


Acadia Realty Trust

 

100.00

 

136.33

 

174.41

 

224.54

 

239.04

 

144.75

Russell 2000

 

100.00

 

118.33

 

123.72

 

146.44

 

144.15

 

95.44

NAREIT All Equity REIT Index

 

100.00

 

131.58

 

147.58

 

199.32

 

168.05

 

104.65

SNL REIT Retail Shopping Ctr Index

 

100.00

 

135.86

 

148.26

 

199.56

 

164.30

 

98.92

(1)

The information is this section is not “soliciting material,” is not deemed “filed” with the SEC, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Trust under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

 

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth, on a historical basis, our selected financial data. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Funds from operations (“FFO”) amounts for the year ended December 31, 2008 have been adjusted as set forth in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations.”

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

OPERATING DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

140,739

 

$

98,022

 

$

92,232

 

$

90,481

 

$

76,829

 

Operating expenses

 

 

61,641

 

 

46,608

 

 

40,810

 

 

36,618

 

 

31,268

 

Interest expense

 

 

26,890

 

 

22,775

 

 

20,134

 

 

16,555

 

 

14,245

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

34,964

 

 

26,892

 

 

24,729

 

 

24,086

 

 

20,973

 

Gain on sale of land

 

 

763

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships

 

 

19,906

 

 

6,619

 

 

2,559

 

 

21,280

 

 

513

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

(4,392

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

1,958

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

(12,217

)

 

9,082

 

 

5,242

 

 

(13,928

)

 

(1,444

)

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

3,362

 

 

297

 

 

(508

)

 

2,140

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Income from continuing operations

 

 

19,900

 

 

17,151

 

 

14,868

 

 

18,434

 

 

9,412

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

7,648

 

 

6,442

 

 

24,145

 

 

2,192

 

 

10,173

 

Income from extraordinary item (1)

 

 

 

 

3,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

$

20,626

 

$

19,585

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.55

 

$

0.31

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.71

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.33

 

Income from extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.81

 

$

0.81

 

$

1.15

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.64

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.58

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.55

 

$

0.30

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.70

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.33

 

Income from extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.80

 

$

1.13

 

$

0.62

 

$

0.63

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- basic

 

 

33,813

 

 

33,600

 

 

33,789

 

 

33,236

 

 

30,628

 

- diluted

 

 

34,267

 

 

34,282

 

 

34,440

 

 

33,501

 

 

31,199

 

Dividends declared per Common Share

 

$

1.39

 

$

1.0325

 

$

0.755

 

$

0.7025

 

$

0.6525

 

BALANCE SHEET DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate before accumulated depreciation

 

$

1,106,873

 

$

833,694

 

$

629,902

 

$

650,945

 

$

541,772

 

Total assets

 

 

1,291,556

 

 

999,012

 

 

851,692

 

 

841,204

 

 

599,724

 

Total mortgage indebtedness

 

 

654,868

 

 

402,903

 

 

319,507

 

 

378,770

 

 

242,527

 

Total convertible notes payable

 

 

107,000

 

 

115,000

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest in Operating Partnership

 

 

5,667

 

 

4,595

 

 

8,673

 

 

9,204

 

 

6,893

 

Minority interests in partially-owned affiliates

 

 

208,839

 

 

166,516

 

 

105,064

 

 

137,086

 

 

75,244

 

Total equity

 

 

221,298

 

 

240,736

 

 

241,119

 

 

220,576

 

 

216,924

 

OTHER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funds from Operations, adjusted for extraordinary item (1) (2)

 

$

40,457

 

$

44,018

 

$

39,953

 

$

35,842

 

$

30,004

 

Cash flows provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

65,887

 

 

105,165

 

 

39,627

 

 

50,239

 

 

33,885

 

Investing activities

 

 

(301,635

)

 

(208,869

)

 

(58,890

)

 

(135,470

)

 

(72,860

)

Financing activities

 

 

199,096

 

 

87,476

 

 

68,359

 

 

159,425

 

 

40,050

 

Notes:

(1)

The extraordinary item only relates to 2007 and represents the Company’s share of an extraordinary gain from its private-equity investment in Albertson’s. The Company considers its private-equity investments to be investments in operating businesses as opposed to real estate. Accordingly, all gains and losses from private-equity investments are included in FFO, which management believes provides a more accurate reflection of the operating performance of the Company.

(2)

The Company considers funds from operations (“FFO”) as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) to be an appropriate supplemental disclosure of operating performance for an equity REIT due to its widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing the performance of the Company. It is helpful as it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and depreciation and amortization. However, the Company’s method of calculating FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REIT’s. FFO does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the purpose of evaluating the Company’s performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, the Company defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

 

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

As of December 31, 2008, we operated 85 properties, which we own or have an ownership interest in, within our Core Portfolio or within our three Opportunity Funds. Our Core Portfolio consists of those properties either 100% owned by, or partially owned through joint venture interests by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Opportunity Funds. These properties consist of commercial properties, primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers, self-storage and mixed-use properties with a retail component. The properties we operate are located primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions of the United States. Our Core Portfolio consists of 35 properties comprising approximately 5.5 million square feet. Fund I has 27 properties comprising approximately 1.3 million square feet. Fund II has 10 properties, seven of which (representing 1.2 million square feet) are currently operating or near construction, and three of which are in design phase. The Fund II portfolio will approximate 2.3 million square feet upon completion of all current construction and anticipated redevelopment activities. Fund III has 13 properties totaling approximately 1.2 million square feet, of which 11 locations representing 0.9 million net rentable square feet are self storage facilities. The majority of our operating income derives from rental revenues from these properties, including recoveries from tenants, offset by operating and overhead expenses. As our RCP Venture invests in operating companies, we consider these investments to be private-equity style, as opposed to real estate, investments. Since these are not traditional investments in operating rental real estate, the Operating Partnership invests in these through a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”).

Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:

Own and operate a Core Portfolio of community and neighborhood shopping centers and main street retail located in markets with strong demographics

 

Generate internal growth within the Core Portfolio through aggressive redevelopment, re-anchoring and or leasing activities

 

Generate external growth through an opportunistic yet disciplined acquisition program. The emphasis is on targeting transactions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value through redevelopment and leasing and/or transactions requiring creative capital structuring to facilitate the transactions. These transactions may include other types of commercial real estate besides those types we invest in through our Core Portfolio

 

Partner with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets

 

Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

The U.S. economy has recently experienced a financial downturn, which has resulted in a significant decline in retail sales due to reduced consumer spending. Many financial and economic analysts are predicting that this business recession will extend through 2009 and perhaps beyond. Although the occupancy and net operating income within our portfolio has not been materially adversely affected through December 31, 2008, should retailers continue to experience deteriorating sales performance, the likelihood of tenant bankruptcy filings may increase which would negatively impact our results of operations. In addition to the impact on retailers, the current downturn has had an unprecedented impact on the U.S. credit markets. Traditional sources of financing, such as the commercial-mortgage backed security market, have become severely curtailed. If these conditions continue, our ability to finance new acquisitions will be adversely affected. Accordingly, our ability to generate external growth in income could be limited.

See the “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” including the discussions under the headings “The current global financial crisis may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, refinance existing debt or obtain the necessary financing to complete our current redevelopment” and “The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants or a significant number of our smaller tenants may adversely affect our cash flows and property values.”

 

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2008 (“2008”) to the year ended December 31, 2007 (“2007”)

 

 

 

2008 

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

Revenues

 

Core

 

Opportunity

 

Storage

 

 

 

Core

 

Opportunity

 

Storage

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Portfolio

 

Funds

 

Portfolio

 

Other (1)

 

Portfolio

 

Funds

 

Portfolio

 

Other (1)

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Minimum rents

 

$

50.8

 

$

24.6

 

$

4.8

 

$

 

$

48.9

 

$

19.5

 

$

0.3

 

$

 

Percentage rents

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expense reimbursements

 

 

14.2

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.4

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

 

 

Lease termination income

 

 

 

 

24.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other property income

 

 

0.3

 

 

(0.5

)

 

0.8

 

 

0.6

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.3

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

65.9

 

$

50.7

 

$

5.6

 

$

18.5

 

$

62.9

 

$

20.4

 

$

0.3

 

$

14.4

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Note:

 

(1)

For this and subsequent tables under “Results of operations”, this includes amounts eliminated in consolidation, which are adjusted in Minority Interest. Reference is made to Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K for an overview of the Company’s four reportable segments.

The increase in minimum rents in the Core Portfolio was attributable to additional rents following the acquisitions of 200 West 54th Street, 145 East Service Road and East 17th Street (“2007/2008 Core Acquisitions”) of $1.8 million. The increase in rents in the Opportunity Funds primarily relates to additional rents following the acquisition of 125 Main Street (“2007 Fund Acquisitions”) of $0.5 million, 216th Street being placed in service October 1, 2007 of $2.1 million, and Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza and Fordham Plaza being partially placed in service in 2008. The increase in minimum rents in the Storage Portfolio relates to the acquisition of the Storage Post Portfolio (“2008 Storage Acquisition”).

Expense reimbursements in the Core Portfolio increased for both real estate taxes and common area maintenance (“CAM”). Real estate tax reimbursements increased $0.7 million in the Core Portfolio as a result of the 2007/2008 Core Acquisitions as well as general increases in real estate taxes experienced across the Core Portfolio in 2008. CAM expense reimbursements in the Core Portfolio increased $1.1 million. As a result of the completion of a multi-year review of CAM billings during 2007 and the resolution of the majority of all outstanding CAM billing issues with our tenants, 2007 CAM expense reimbursements were adversely impacted by charges related to this settlement and the related accrual adjustments totaling $1.0 million. The increase in expense reimbursements in the Opportunity Funds relates primarily to the billing in 2008 of previous year’s operating expenses at 161st Street for $1.2 million and the billing of previous year’s utility charges to an anchor tenant for $0.3 million.

Lease termination income in the Opportunity Funds for 2008 relates to a termination fee earned, net of costs, from Home Depot at Canarsie Plaza.

Management fee income decreased as a result of lower management fees earned in connection with our investments in unconsolidated affiliates, primarily as a result of higher leasing commissions earned during 2007, as well as lower fees from our Klaff management contracts (Reference is made to Note 11 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) following the disposition of certain managed assets in 2008 and 2007. These decreases were offset by fees totaling $1.0 million earned from the City Point development project.

The increase in interest income was the result of higher interest earning assets in 2008, primarily from new notes/mezzanine financing investments.

The decrease in other income was primarily attributable to the non recurrence of income related to the settlement of interest rate swap agreements in 2007.

 

 

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Operating Expenses

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Property operating

 

$

12.4

 

$

7.2

 

$

5.3

 

$

 

$

10.6

 

$

2.8

 

$

0.7

 

$

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

8.8

 

 

2.0

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

26.0

 

 

16.5

 

 

 

 

(18.0

)

 

25.2

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

 

(15.5

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

20.4

 

 

11.6

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

 

17.5

 

 

9.1

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total operating expenses

 

$

67.6

 

$

37.3

 

$

9.7

 

$

(13.6

)

$

61.5

 

$

26.5

 

$

1.0

 

$

(15.5

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

The increase in property operating expenses in the Core Portfolio relates to additional reserves for tenant receivables, including straight line rent. The increase in property operating expenses in the Opportunity Funds was attributable to 216th Street being placed in service October 1, 2007 of $0.6 million, allocated property operating expenses related to Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza and Fordham Plaza being partially placed in service in 2008 of $2.3 million as well as additional reserves for tenant receivables, which was primarily for straight line rent receivables. The increase in property operating expenses in the Storage Portfolio relates to the 2008 Storage Acquisition.

The increase in real estate taxes in the Core Portfolio was due to the 2007/2008 Core Acquisitions as well as general increases in real estate taxes experienced across the Core Portfolio. The increase in real estate taxes in the Opportunity Funds was primarily attributable to allocated real estate taxes related to Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza and Fordham being partially placed in service in 2008. The increase in real estate taxes in the Storage Portfolio relates to the acquisition of the 2008 Storage Acquisition.

The increase in general and administrative expense in the Core Portfolio was primarily attributable to increased compensation expense of $1.1 million for additional personnel hired in the second half of 2007 and in 2008 as well as increases in existing employee salaries. In addition, there was an increase of $0.3 million for other overhead expenses following the expansion of our infrastructure related to increased activity in Opportunity Fund assets and asset management services. The increase in general and administrative expense in the Opportunity Funds primarily related to additional Fund III asset management fees of $2.8 million in 2008 as well as an increase in other professional fees. These increases were offset by a $0.8 million decrease in Promote expense related to Fund I and Mervyns I. The decrease in general and administrative in “Other” primarily relates to the elimination of the Fund III asset management fees offset by the elimination of the Fund I and Mervyns I Promote expense for consolidated financial statement presentation.

Depreciation expense in the Core Portfolio increased $2.9 million in 2008. This was principally a result of increased depreciation expense following the full depreciation of tenant improvements at two properties following the bankruptcy of Circuit City of $2.4 million and increased depreciation expense resulting from the 2007/2008 Core Acquisitions. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the Opportunity Funds is primarily related to 216th Street being placed in service October 1, 2007 as well as Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza and Fordham Plaza being partially placed in service in 2008. The increase in depreciation and amortization in the Storage Portfolio relates to the acquisition of the 2008 Storage Acquisition.

The impairment of notes receivable of $4.4 million in 2008 relates to the impairment of a mezzanine loan.

 

Other

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Gain on sale of land

 

$

0.8

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

 

 

19.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Interest expense

 

 

(17.6

)

 

(5.6

)

 

(3.7

)

 

 

 

(17.4

)

 

(5.5

)

 

(0.4

)

 

0.5

 

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

0.2

 

 

(16.4

)

 

0.4

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

 

 

3.0

 

Income tax provision

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

 

Extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

 

 

The gain on sale of land in 2008 in the Core Portfolio relates to a land parcel sale at Bloomfield Towne Square.

 

 

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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Opportunity Funds increased primarily as a result of our pro rata share of gains from the sale of Mervyns locations in 2008 of $5.2 million, additional distributions in excess of basis from our Albertson’s investment of $7.9 million and our pro rata share of gain from the sale of the Haygood Shopping Center of $3.3 million. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in our pro rata share of distributions in excess of basis from our investment in Hitchcock Plaza of $2.7 million as compared to 2007.

Interest expense in the Core Portfolio increased $0.2 million in 2008. This was the result of a $1.1 million increase attributable to higher average outstanding borrowings in 2008 and a $0.2 million increase related to higher average interest rates in 2008. This increase was offset by a $0.7 million FAS 141 (Reference is made to Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) adjustment related to the 2008 repayment of debt at less than recorded value and a $0.4 million decrease resulting from costs associated with a loan payoff in 2007. Interest expense in the Opportunity Funds increased $0.1 million in 2008. This was the result of an increase of $3.2 million due to higher average outstanding borrowings in 2008 offset by a $3.1 million decrease related to lower average interest rates in 2008. Interest expense in the Storage Portfolio increased $3.3 million as a result of the 2008 Storage Acquisition.

The gain on extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million is attributable to the purchase of the Company’s convertible debt at a discount in 2008.

The minority interest in the Opportunity Funds primarily represents the minority partners’ share of all Opportunity Fund activity and ranges from an effective 62.22% interest in Fund I, as a result of our Promote position, to an 80.1% interest in Fund III. The variance between 2008 and 2007 represents the minority partners’ share of all the Opportunity Funds variances discussed above. The minority interest in Other relates to the minority partners’ share of capitalized construction, leasing and legal fees.

The variance in income tax provision in the Core Portfolio primarily relates to income taxes at the taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) level for our share of gains from the sale of Mervyns locations in 2008.

Income from discontinued operations represents activity related to properties held for sale and sold in 2008 and 2007.

The extraordinary item in 2007 in the Opportunity Funds relates to our share of the extraordinary gain, net of income taxes and minority interest, from our Albertson’s investment.

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2007 (“2007”) to the year ended December 31, 2006 (“2006”)

 

Revenues

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 


Other

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Minimum rents

 

$

48.9

 

$

19.5

 

$

0.3

 

$

 

$

43.2

 

$

17.1

 

$

 

$

 

Percentage rents

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

Expense reimbursements

 

 

12.4

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.9

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

 

Lease termination income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other property income

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fee income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.6

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.3

 

Other income

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total revenues

 

$

62.9

 

$

20.4

 

$

0.3

 

$

14.4

 

$

59.0

 

$

19.3

 

$

 

 

$

13.9

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

The increase in minimum rents in the Core Portfolio was primarily attributable to additional rents following our acquisition of 200 West 54th Street, 145 East Service Road, 2914 Third Avenue and Chestnut Hill (“2006/2007 Core Acquisitions”) as well as increased rents as a result of re-tenanting activities throughout the Core Portfolio. The increase in minimum rents in the Opportunity Funds was primarily related to Liberty Avenue and 216th Street being placed in service January 1, 2007 and October 1, 2007, respectively and increased rents following re-tenanting activities.

Percentage rents in the Opportunity Funds decreased primarily as a result of the temporary closing of an anchor tenant at Fordham Place during the construction period in 2007.

Real estate tax reimbursements in the Core Portfolio decreased $0.3 million as a result of a $0.4 million real estate tax charge to an anchor tenant for previous years billed in 2006. CAM reimbursements in the Core Portfolio decreased $0.2 million. This was a result of the 2007 CAM settlement related adjustments as discussed in the comparison of 2008 and 2007, partially offset by higher CAM recovery resulting from increased snow removal costs in 2007. The decrease in expense reimbursements in the Opportunity Funds relates primarily to the capitalization of construction period operations in 2007 at two properties that were operating in 2006.

 

 

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Management fee income decreased $1.5 million primarily as a result of lower fees earned in connection with Klaff management contracts following the disposition of certain assets in 2006 and 2007 and lower management fees from our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

The increase in interest income was attributable to interest income on notes and other advances receivable originated in the second half of 2006 and 2007 as well as higher balances in interest earning assets in 2007.

The decrease in other income was primarily attributable to a $1.1 million reimbursement of certain fees by the institutional investors of Fund I for the Brandywine Portfolio in 2006 as well as $0.5 million of additional income related to the termination of interest rate swap agreements.

 

Operating Expenses

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 


Other

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Property operating

 

$

10.6

 

$

2.8

 

$

0.7

 

$

 

$

9.3

 

$

1.8

 

$

 

$

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

8.2

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.7

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

25.2

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

 

(15.5

)

 

19.6

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

 

(6.5

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

17.5

 

 

9.1

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

9.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total operating expenses

 

$

61.5

 

$

26.5

 

$

1.0

 

$

(15.5

)

$

51.8

 

$

20.2

 

$

 

$

(6.5

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

The increase in property operating expenses in the Core Portfolio was primarily the result of the 2006/2007 Core Acquisitions and higher snow removal costs of $1.0 million in 2007. The increase in property operating expenses in the Opportunity Funds was primarily attributable to Liberty Avenue and 216th Street being placed in service January 1, 2007 and October 1, 2007.

The increase in real estate taxes in the Core Portfolio was primarily due to the 2006/2007 Core Acquisitions of $0.8 million as well as general increases across the Core Portfolio. These increases were offset by tax refunds of $0.6 million recorded in 2007. The decrease in real estate taxes in the Opportunity Funds principally related to the capitalization of construction period real estate taxes at a property that was operating in 2006 and the adjustment of real estate tax estimates recorded in 2007.

The variance in general and administrative expense in the Core Portfolio was attributable to increased compensation expense, including share based compensation of $4.7 million for additional personnel hired in the second half of 2006 and in 2007 as well as increases in existing employee salaries. In addition, there was an increase of $0.7 million for other overhead expenses following the expansion of our infrastructure related to increased fund investments and asset management services. The increase in general and administrative expense in the Opportunity Funds primarily related to Fund III asset management fees of $4.7 million in 2008 as well as Promote expense related to Fund I and Mervyns I. The decrease in general and administrative in Other primarily relates to the elimination of the Fund III asset management fees, the elimination of the Fund I and Mervyns I Promote expense as well as an increase in the elimination of construction fees due to higher redevelopment activities for consolidated financial statement presentation.

Depreciation expense in the Core Portfolio increased $1.1 million in 2007. This was principally a result of increased depreciation expense following the 2006/2007 Core Acquisitions. Amortization expense in the Core Portfolio increased $1.2 million primarily as a result of increased amortization of loan costs following our convertible debt issuances in December 2006 and January 2007 as well as increased amortization of loan costs from financing activity in late 2006 and 2007. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the Opportunity Funds is primarily related to a property that was under redevelopment in 2007 but was operating in 2006. This decrease was primarily offset by Liberty Avenue and 216th Street being placed in service during 2007.

 

 

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Other

 

 

2007

 

 

2006

 

 

 


 

 


(dollars in millions)

 

 

Core Portfolio

 

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

 

Other (1)

 

 

Core Portfolio

 

 

Opportunity
Funds

 

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

 

Other (1)

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 




Gain on sale of land

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

0.6

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

1.2

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

(0.5

)

Interest expense

 

 

(17.4

)

 

(5.5

)

 

(0.4

)

 

0.5

 

 

(14.1

)

 

(6.3

)

 

 

 

0.3

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

(0.5

)

 

4.4

 

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.1

 

Extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Opportunity Funds increased as a result of our distributions in excess of our invested capital from both our Albertson’s investment of $2.4 million and our investment in Hitchcock Plaza of $2.4 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in our pro rata share of earnings from our Mervyns investment of $1.3 million.

Interest expense in the Core Portfolio increased $3.3 million in 2007. This was the result of a $4.2 million increase attributable to higher average outstanding borrowings in 2007 and a $0.4 million increase resulting from costs associated with a loan payoff in 2007. These increases were offset by a $1.3 million decrease related to lower average interest rates in 2007. Interest expense in the Opportunity Funds decreased $0.8 million in 2007. This was the result of a decrease of $1.6 million due to lower average interest rates in 2007 offset by a $0.8 million increase related to higher average outstanding borrowings in 2007.

The minority interest in the Opportunity Funds primarily represents the minority partners’ share of all Opportunity Fund activity and ranges from a 77.8% interest in Fund I to an 80.1% interest in Fund III. The variance between 2007 and 2006 represents the minority partners’ share of all the Opportunity Funds variances discussed above. The minority interest in “Other” relates to the minority partners’ share of capitalized construction, leasing and legal fees.

The variance in income tax provision in the Core Portfolio primarily relates to income taxes at the TRS level for our share of income and losses from Albertson’s and Mervyns.

Income from discontinued operations represents activity related to properties sold in 2008, 2007 and 2006.

The extraordinary item in 2007 in the Opportunity Funds relates to our share of the extraordinary gain, net of income taxes and minority interest, from our Albertson’s investment.

 

 

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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

2008

 

 

2007

 

 

2006

 

 

2005

 

 

2004

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

$

20,626

 

$

19,585

 

Depreciation of real estate and amortization of leasing costs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated affiliates, net of minority interests’ share

 

 

18,519

 

 

19,669

 

 

20,206

 

 

16,676

 

 

16,026

 

Unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

1,688

 

 

1,736

 

 

1,806

 

 

746

 

 

714

 

Income attributable to minority interest in operating partnership (1)

 

 

449

 

 

614

 

 

803

 

 

416

 

 

375

 

Gain on sale of properties (net of minority interests’ share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated affiliates

 

 

(7,182

)

 

(5,271

)

 

(20,974

)

 

50

 

 

(6,696

)

Unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(565

)

 

 

 

(901

)

 

(2,672

)

 

 

Extraordinary item (net of minority interests’ share and income taxes) (3)

 

 

 

 

(3,677

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Funds from operations (2)

 

 

40,457

 

 

40,341

 

 

39,953

 

 

35,842

 

 

30,004

 

Add back: Extraordinary item, net (3)

 

 

 

 

3,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Funds from operations, adjusted for extraordinary item

 

$

40,457

 

$

44,018

 

$

39,953

 

$

35,842

 

$

30,004

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Notes:

(1)

Represents income attributable to Common Operating Partnership Units and does not include distributions paid to Series A and B Preferred OP Unitholders.

(2)

The Company considers funds from operations (“FFO”) as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) to be an appropriate supplemental disclosure of operating performance for an equity REIT due to its widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing the performance of the Company. It is helpful as it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and depreciation and amortization. However, the Company’s method of calculating FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REIT’s. FFO does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the purpose of evaluating the Company’s performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, the Company defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

(3)

The extraordinary item represents the Company’s share of estimated extraordinary gain related to its private-equity investment in Albertson’s. The Albertson’s entity has recorded an extraordinary gain in connection with the allocation of purchase price to assets acquired. The Company considers its private-equity investments to be investments in operating businesses as opposed to real estate. Accordingly, all gains and losses from private-equity investments are included in FFO, which management believes provides a more accurate reflection of the operating performance of the Company.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Uses of Liquidity

Our principal uses of liquidity are expected to be for (i) distributions to our shareholders and OP unit holders, (ii) investments which include the funding of our capital committed to our Opportunity Funds and property acquisitions and redevelopment/re-tenanting activities within our Core Portfolio, and (iii) debt service and loan repayments.

Distributions

In order to qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we must currently distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders. For the four quarters of 2008, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per Common Share and Common OP Unit. In addition, in December of 2008, our Board of Trustees approved a special dividend of approximately $0.55 per share, or $18.0 million in the aggregate, which was associated with taxable gains arising from property dispositions in 2008, which was paid on January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2008. 90% of the special dividend was paid with the issuance of 1.3 million Common Shares and 10%, or $1.8 million, was paid in cash.

 

 

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Fund I and Mervyns I

In September 2001, the Operating Partnership committed $20.0 million to a newly formed Opportunity Fund with four of our institutional shareholders, who committed $70.0 million for the purpose of acquiring a total of approximately $300.0 million of community and neighborhood shopping centers on a leveraged basis.

On January 4, 2006, we recapitalized a one million square foot retail portfolio located in Wilmington, Delaware (“Brandywine Portfolio”) through a merger of interests with affiliates of GDC Properties (“GDC”). The Brandywine Portfolio was recapitalized through a “cash out” merger of the 77.8% interest, which was previously held by the institutional investors in Fund I (the “Investors”) to affiliates of GDC at a valuation of $164.0 million. The Operating Partnership, through a subsidiary, retained our existing 22.2% interest and continues to operate the Brandywine Portfolio and earn fees for such services. At the closing, the Investors, excluding the Operating Partnership, received a return of all their capital invested in Fund I and preferred return, thus triggering the Operating Partnership’s Promote distribution in all future Fund I distributions and increasing the Operating Partnership’s interest in cash flow and income from 22.2% to 37.8% as a result of the Promote. In June 2006, the Investors received $36.0 million of additional proceeds from this transaction following the replacement of bridge financing provided by them with permanent mortgage financing.

As of December 31, 2008, Fund I has a total of 27 properties totaling 1.3 million square feet as further discussed in “PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

Fund II and Mervyns II

On June 15, 2004, we closed our second opportunity fund, Fund II, and during August 2004, formed Mervyns II with the investors from Fund I as well as two additional institutional investors, whereby the investors, including the Operating Partnership, committed capital totaling $300 million. The Operating Partnership is the managing member with a 20% interest in the joint venture. The terms and structure of Fund II are substantially the same as Fund I with the exceptions that the preferred return is 8%. As of December 31, 2008, $192.0 million had been contributed to Fund II, of which the Operating Partnership’s share is $38.4 million. Fund II has invested in the New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment and the RCP Venture initiatives and other investments as further discussed in “PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

New York Urban/ Infill Redevelopment Initiative

In September 2004, we, through Fund II, launched our New York Urban Infill Redevelopment initiative. During 2004, Fund II, together with an unaffiliated partner, P/A, formed Acadia P/A (“Acadia P/A”) for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, developing, owning, operating, leasing and managing certain retail real estate properties in the New York City metropolitan area. P/A has agreed to invest 10% of required capital up to a maximum of $2.2 million and Fund II, the managing member, has agreed to invest the balance to acquire assets in which Acadia P/A agrees to invest. Operating cash flow is generally to be distributed pro-rata to Fund II and P/A until each has received a 10% cumulative return and then 60% to Fund II and 40% to P/A. Distributions of net refinancing and net sales proceeds, as defined, follow the distribution of operating cash flow except that unpaid original capital is returned before the 60%/40% split between Fund II and P/A, respectively. Upon the liquidation of the last property investment of Acadia P/A, to the extent that Fund II has not received an 18% internal rate of return (“IRR”) on all of its capital contributions, P/A is obligated to return a portion of its previous distributions, as defined, until Fund II has received an 18% IRR. To date, Fund II has invested in nine projects, eight of which are in conjunction with P/A, as follows:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redevelopment (dollars in millions)

 

               
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipated

 

 

 

Square

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Purchase

 

additional

 

Estimated

 

feet upon

 

Property

 

Location

 

acquired

 

price

 

costs

 

completion

 

completion

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Liberty Avenue (1) (2)

 

Queens

 

2005

 

$

14.9

 

$

 

Completed

 

125,000

 

216th Street(3)

 

Manhattan

 

2005

 

 

27.7

 

 

 

Completed

 

60,000

 

Fordham Place

 

Bronx

 

2004

 

 

30.0

 

 

95.0

 

1st half 2009

 

285,000

 

Pelham Manor Shopping Center (1)

 

Westchester

 

2004

 

 

 

 

57.8

 

2nd half 2009

 

320,000

 

161st Street

 

Bronx

 

2005

 

 

49.0

 

 

16.0

 

(4)

 

232,000

 

Canarsie Plaza

 

Brooklyn

 

2007

 

 

21.0

 

 

29.0

 

(4)

 

323,000

 

Sherman Plaza

 

Manhattan

 

2005

 

 

25.0

 

 

30.0

 

(4)

 

216,000

 

CityPoint (1)

 

Brooklyn

 

2007

 

 

29.0

 

 

199.8

 

(4)

 

419,000

 

Atlantic Avenue

 

Brooklyn

 

2007

 

 

5.0

 

 

18.0

 

2nd half 2009

 

110,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 



Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

201.6

 

$

445.6

 

 

 

2,090,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 



Notes:

(1)

Fund II acquired a ground lease interest at this property.

(2)

Liberty Avenue redevelopment is complete. The purchase price includes redevelopment costs of $14.9 million.

(3)

216th Street redevelopment is complete. The purchase price includes redevelopment costs of $20.7 million.

(4)

To be determined.

 

 

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RCP Venture

The following table summarizes the RCP Venture investments from inception through December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Partnership Share

 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Year

 

Invested

 

 

 

Invested

 

 

 

Investor

 

Investment

 

acquired

 

capital

 

Distributions

 

capital

 

Distributions

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns

 

2004

 

$

26.1

 

$

46.0

 

$

4.9

 

$

11.3

 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns add-on investments

 

2005/2008

 

 

3.0

 

 

1.3

 

 

0.3

 

 

0.3

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s

 

2006

 

 

20.7

 

 

63.9

 

 

4.2

 

 

11.8

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s add-on investments

 

2006/2007

 

 

2.8

 

 

0.8

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.1

 

Fund II

 

Shopko

 

2006

 

 

1.1

 

 

1.1

 

 

0.2

 

 

0.2

 

Fund II

 

Marsh

 

2006

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

Fund II

 

Marsh add-on

 

2008

 

 

2.0

 

 

1.0

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.2

 

Mervyns II

 

Rex

 

2007

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

59.1

 

$

114.1

 

$

11.0

 

$

23.9

 

           

 

 

 

 

Fund III

In May 2007, we closed Fund III with fourteen institutional investors, including a majority of the investors from Fund I and Fund II with a total of $503.0 million of committed discretionary capital. The Operating Partnership’s share of the committed capital is $100.0 million and it is the sole managing member with a 19.9% interest in Fund III. The terms and structure of Fund III are substantially the same as the previous Funds, including the Promote structure, with the exception that the Preferred Return is 6%. As of December 31, 2008, $96.5 million has been invested in Fund III, of which the Operating Partnership contributed $19.2 million. Fund III has invested in the New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment initiatives and other investments as further discussed in “PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K . The projects are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redevelopment (dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anticipated

 

 

 

Square

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Purchase

 

additional

 

Estimated

 

feet upon

 

Property

 

Location

 

acquired

 

price

 

costs

 

completion

 

completion

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Sheepshead Bay

 

Brooklyn

 

2007

 

$

20.0

 

$

89.0

 

(1)

 

240,000

 

Main Street

 

Westport CT

 

2007

 

 

17.0

 

 

6.0

 

(1)

 

30,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 



Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

37.0

 

$

95.0

 

 

 

270,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 



(1)

To be determined.

During February 2008, Acadia, through Fund III, and in conjunction with an unaffiliated partner, Storage Post, acquired a portfolio of eleven self-storage properties from Storage Post’s existing institutional investors for approximately $174.0 million. The portfolio totals approximately 920,000 net rentable square feet, of which ten properties are operating at various stages of stabilization. The remaining property is currently under construction. The properties are located throughout New York and New Jersey. The portfolio continues to be operated by Storage Post, which is a 5% equity partner.

During September 2008, Fund III made a $10 million first mortgage loan, which is collateralized by land located on Long Island, New York. The term of the loan is for a period of two years, and provides an effective annual return of approximately 13%.

Preferred Equity Investment, Mezzanine Loan Investments and Notes Receivable

At December 31, 2008, our preferred equity investment, mezzanine loan investments and notes receivable aggregated $125.6 million, and were collateralized by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. Interest rates on our preferred equity investment, mezzanine loan investments and notes receivable ranged from 3.41% to in excess of 20% with maturities that range from demand notes to January 2017.

During 2004, we provided a $3.0 million mezzanine loan to help fund a redevelopment project of the retail complexes associated with seven public rest stops along the toll roads in and around Chicago, Illinois (the “Project”). This investment included a right of first offer to acquire an ownership interest in the Project. As a result of economic conditions, including the current disruption in the credit markets, the owner has experienced difficulty in stabilizing and refinancing the Project. The owner is currently in default under the first mortgage loan, but has entered into a standstill agreement with the first mortgage lender, as well as with us. While we had been engaged in discussions with the owner and the first mortgage lender to restructure the debt and provide a portion of the additional

 

 

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capital required to stabilize the Project, these discussions did not result in a successful resolution. Accordingly, during December 2008, we recorded an impairment charge equal to 100% of our original mezzanine loan and the related accrued interest aggregating $4.4 million.

During June 2008, we made a $40.0 million preferred equity investment in a portfolio of 18 properties located primarily in Georgetown, Washington D.C. The portfolio consists of 306,000 square feet of principally retail space. The term of this investment is for two years, with two one-year extensions, and provides a 13% preferred return.

During July 2008, we made a $34.0 million mezzanine loan, which is collateralized by a mixed-use retail and residential development at 72nd Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Upon completion, this project is expected to include approximately 50,000 square feet of retail on three levels and 196 luxury residential rental apartments. The term of the loan is for a period of three years, with a one year extension, and is expected to yield in excess of 20%.

Other Investments

Acquisitions made during 2006, 2007 and 2008 are discussed in “PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K:

Property Redevelopment and Expansion

Our redevelopment program focuses on selecting well-located neighborhood and community shopping centers and creating significant value through re-tenanting and property redevelopment.

Purchase of Convertible Notes

Repurchase of the Notes is another use of our liquidity. During November and December of 2008, we purchased $8.0 million in principal amount of our Notes and purchased an additional $13.5 million in principal amount during January 2009, all at a discount of approximately 24%.

Share Repurchase

Repurchases of our Common Shares is an additional use of liquidity as discussed in Item 5 of this Form 10-K.

SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY

We intend on using Fund III as well as funds that we may establish in the future, as the primary vehicles for our future growth. Additional sources of capital for funding property acquisitions, property redevelopment and other potential real estate related investments are expected to be obtained primarily from (i) the issuance of public equity or debt instruments, (ii) cash on hand and cash flow from operating activities, (iii) additional debt financings, (iv) unrelated member capital contributions and (v) future sales of existing properties.

During July 2008, Home Depot terminated its lease at a Fund II redevelopment project located in Canarsie, Brooklyn in exchange for its payment of $24.5 million, of which our share, net of minority interests’ share, was $20.6 million.

As of December 31, 2008, we had a total of approximately $125.4 million of additional capacity under existing debt facilities, cash and cash equivalents on hand of $86.7 million, and twelve unencumbered properties available as potential collateral for future borrowings.

Issuance of Convertible Notes

During December of 2006 and January of 2007, we issued $115.0 million of 3.75% Convertible Notes. These notes were issued at par and are due in 2026. The $112.1 million in proceeds, net of related costs, were used to retire variable rate debt, fund capital commitments and general company purposes.

Shelf Registration Statements and Issuance of Equity

During January 2007, we filed a shelf registration on Form S-3 providing for offerings of up to a total of $300.0 million of Common Shares, Preferred Shares and debt securities. As of December 31, 2008, we have remaining capacity under this registration statement to issue up to approximately $189 million of these securities.

Financing and Debt

At December 31, 2008, mortgage and convertible notes payable aggregated $761.7 million, net of unamortized premium of $0.1 million, and were collateralized by 57 properties and related tenant leases. Interest rates on our outstanding indebtedness ranged from 1.4% to 7.2% with maturities that ranged from January 2009 to November 2032. Taking into consideration $73.4 million of

 

 

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notional principal under variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, as of December 31, 2008, $513.5 million of the portfolio, or 67%, was fixed at a 5.3% weighted average interest rate and $248.2 million, or 33% was floating at a 2.7% weighted average interest rate. There is $220.7 million of debt maturing in 2009 at weighted average interest rates of 3.0%. Of this amount, $5.9 million represents scheduled annual amortization (of which $4.8 million has been paid during February 2009) and $19.0 million was extended for one year during January 2009. The loans relating to $121.9 million of the 2009 maturities provide for extension options, which we believe we will be able to exercise. If we are unable to extend these loans and refinance the balance of $73.9 million, we believe we will be able to repay this debt with existing liquidity, including unfunded capital commitments from the Opportunity Fund investors. As it relates to maturities after 2009, we may not have sufficient cash on hand to repay such indebtedness, we may have to refinance this indebtedness or select other alternatives based on market conditions at that time. Given the current global financial crisis, refinancing this debt will be very difficult. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—The current global financial crisis may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, refinance existing debt or obtain the necessary financing to complete our current redevelopment.”

The following table sets forth certain information pertaining to the Company’s secured credit facilities:

 

(dollars in millions)
Borrower

 

Total
available
credit
facilities

 

Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2007

 

2008 net
borrowings
(repayments)
during the year
ended December
31, 2008

 

Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2008

 

Letters
of credit
outstanding as
of December
31, 2008

 

Amount
available
under
credit
facilities
as of December
31, 2008

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Acadia Realty, LP

 

$

72.3

 

$

 

$

48.9

 

$

48.9

 

$

11.4

 

$

12.0

 

Acadia Realty, LP

 

 

30.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.0

 

Fund II

 

 

70.0

 

 

34.5

 

 

0.2

 

 

34.7

 

 

11.1

 

 

24.2

 

Fund III

 

 

125.0

 

 

 

 

62.3

 

 

62.3

 

 

3.5

 

 

59.2

 

 

 



















Total

 

$

297.3

 

$

34.5

 

$

111.4

 

$

145.9

 

$

26.0

 

$

125.4

 

 

 



















Reference is made to Note 8 and Note 9 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on Page F-1 of this Form 10-K, for a summary of the financing and refinancing transactions since December 31, 2007.

Asset Sales

Asset sales are an additional source of liquidity for us. During April 2008, we sold a residential complex located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During December of 2007, we sold an apartment complex in Columbia Missouri and during November and December of 2006, we sold the Soundview Marketplace, Bradford Towne Center, Greenridge Plaza, Luzerne Street Shopping Center and Pittston Plaza. During 2005 we sold the Berlin Shopping Center. These sales are discussed in “ASSET SALES AND CAPITAL/ASSET RECYCLING” in Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

At December 31, 2008, maturities on our mortgage notes ranged from January 2009 to November 2032. In addition, we have non-cancelable ground leases at seven of our shopping centers. We lease space for our White Plains corporate office for a term expiring in 2015. The following table summarizes our debt maturities, obligations under non-cancelable operating leases and construction commitments as of December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

Payments due by period

 

 

 


 

Contractual obligation:

 

Total

 

Less than
1 year

 

1 to 3
years

 

3 to 5
years

 

More than
5 years

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future debt maturities

 

$

761.7

 

$

220.7

 

$

287.8

 

$

22.1

 

$

231.1

 

Interest obligations on debt

 

 

150.8

 

 

29.1

 

 

48.3

 

 

29.2

 

 

44.2

 

Operating lease obligations

 

 

121.5

 

 

5.1

 

 

10.2

 

 

10.5

 

 

95.7

 

Construction commitments 1

 

 

24.6

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
















Total

 

$

1,058.6

 

$

279.5

 

$

346.3

 

$

61.8

 

$

371.0

 

 

 
















Notes:

1

In conjunction with the redevelopment of our Core Portfolio and Opportunity Fund properties, we have entered into construction commitments with general contractors. We intend to fund these requirements with existing liquidity.

 

 

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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have investments in four joint ventures for the purpose of investing in operating properties. We account for these investments using the equity method of accounting as we have a non-controlling interest. As such, our financial statements reflect our share of income from but not the assets and liabilities of these joint ventures.

Reference is made to Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K, for a discussion of our unconsolidated investments. Our pro rata share of unconsolidated debt related to those investments is as follows:

(dollars in millions)

 

Investment

 

Pro rata share of
mortgage debt

 

Interest rate at
December 31,
2008

 

Maturity date

 


 


 


 


 

Crossroads

 

$

31.0

 

5.37

%

December 2014

 

Brandywine

 

 

36.9

 

5.99

%

July 2016

 

CityPoint

 

 

7.8

 

2.94

%

August 2009

 

Sterling Heights

 

 

3.2

 

2.29

%

August 2010

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

78.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

In addition, we have arranged for the provision of nine separate letters of credit in connection with certain leases and investments. As of December 31, 2008, there were no outstanding balances under any of the letters of credit. If the letters of credit were fully drawn, the combined maximum amount of exposure would be $26.0 million.

HISTORICAL CASH FLOW

The following table compares the historical cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2008 (“2008”) with the cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2007 (“2007”).

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Variance

 

 

 


 


 


 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

65.9

 

$

105.2

 

$

(39.3

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(301.6

)

 

(208.9

)

 

(92.7

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

199.1

 

 

87.5

 

 

111.6

 

 

 










Totals

 

$

(36.6

)

$

(16.2

)

$

(20.4

)

 

 










A discussion of the significant changes in cash flow for 2008 versus 2007 is as follows:

A decrease of $39.3 million in net cash provided by operating activities resulted from the following: (i) a decrease of $22.2 million in distributions of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates, primarily from the RCP Venture investment in Albertson’s and (ii) a net decrease in other assets, which was the result of the repayment of notes receivable relating to our tax deferred transaction in 2007 and additional cash used for short term financial instruments in 2008. These net decreases in cash were offset by an increase in lease termination income of $24.0 million from Home Depot at Canarsie Plaza in 2008.

An additional $92.7 million of net cash used in investing activities resulted from the following additional uses of cash for 2008: (i) $38.5 million of additional expenditures for real estate acquisitions, development and tenant installations in 2008, (ii) $36.3 million of additional notes receivable originated in 2008, (iii) $40.0 million for a preferred equity investment in 2008 and (iv) a decrease of $22.6 million of return of capital distributions from our unconsolidated affiliates in 2008, primarily from the RCP Venture investment in Albertson’s. These additional uses of cash in 2008 were offset by the following: (i) $31.8 million of additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates in 2007, primarily CityPoint, (ii) an additional $8.9 million of additional collections of notes receivable in 2008 and (iii) an additional $4.0 million of proceeds from the sale of a property in 2008.

The $111.6 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities resulted from the following increases in cash for 2008: (i) an additional $59.0 million of borrowings in 2008, (ii) a decrease of $48.3 million in distributions to partners and members in 2008, and (iii) an additional $97.0 million used for the repayment of debt in 2007. These 2008 cash increases were offset by the following: (i) $15.0 million of additional proceeds received from the issuance of convertible debt in 2007, (ii) $6.0 million of additional cash used for the purchase of convertible notes in 2008, (iii) a decrease of cash of $64.5 million in contributions from partners and members and from minority interests in partially-owned affiliates in 2008, and (iv) an increase of $8.7 million in dividends paid to Common Shareholders in 2008.

 

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the significant judgments and estimates used by us in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuation of Property Held for Use and Sale

On a quarterly basis, we review the carrying value of both properties held for use and for sale. We perform the impairment analysis by calculating and reviewing net operating income on a property-by-property basis, we evaluate leasing projections and perform other analyses to conclude whether an asset is impaired. We record impairment losses and reduce the carrying value of properties when indicators of impairment are present and the expected undiscounted cash flows related to those properties are less than their carrying amounts. In cases where we do not expect to recover our carrying costs on properties held for use, we reduce our carrying cost to fair value. For properties held for sale, we reduce our carrying value to the fair value less costs to sell. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, no impairment losses were recognized. Management does not believe that the value of any properties in its portfolio was impaired as of December 31, 2008 or 2007.

Bad Debts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make payments on arrearages in billed rents, as well as the likelihood that tenants will not have the ability to make payment on unbilled rents including estimated expense recoveries and straight-line rent. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively. If the financial condition of our tenants were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, development, construction and improvement of properties, as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Interest costs are capitalized until construction is substantially complete. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and redevelopment. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 30 to 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.

Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired liabilities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, and allocate purchase price based on these assessments. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases, beginning when the tenant takes possession of the space. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to us of real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred.

We make estimates of the uncollectability of our accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. See “—Bad Debts” above. Once the amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off.

Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity Investment

Real estate notes receivable and preferred equity investments are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at cost. Interest income from notes receivable and preferred equity investments are recognized on the effective interest method over the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees to be collected at the origination of the loan or the payoff of the loan is recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.

 

 

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Allowances for real estate notes receivable and preferred equity investments are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the loan as well as other factors, including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized from the loans may differ materially from the carrying value at the balance sheet date. Interest income recognition is generally suspended for loans when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

During 2004, we provided a $3.0 million mezzanine loan to help fund a redevelopment project of the retail complexes associated with seven public rest stops along the toll roads in and around Chicago, Illinois (the “Project”). As a result of economic conditions, including the current disruption in the credit markets, the owner has experienced difficulty in stabilizing and refinancing the Project. The owner is currently in default under the first mortgage loan, but has entered into a standstill agreement with the first mortgage lender, as well as with us. While we had been engaged in discussions with the owner and the first mortgage lender to restructure the debt and provide a portion of the additional capital required to stabilize the Project, these discussions did not result in a successful resolution. Accordingly, during December 2008, we recorded an impairment charge equal to 100% of our original mezzanine loan and the related accrued interest aggregating $4.4 million.

INFLATION

Our long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our net income. Such provisions include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rents based on tenants’ gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise, and/or, in certain cases, escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses are often related to increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indexes. In addition, many of our leases are for terms of less than ten years, which permits us to seek to increase rents upon re-rental at market rates if current rents are below the then existing market rates. Most of our leases require the tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Reference is made to Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Information as of December 31, 2008

Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates related to our mortgage debt. See Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K, for certain quantitative details related to our mortgage debt.

Currently, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates primarily through the use of fixed-rate debt and interest rate swap agreements. As of December 31, 2008, we had total mortgage and convertible debt of $761.7 million of which $513.5 million, or 67%, was fixed-rate, inclusive of interest rate swaps, and $248.2 million, or 33%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR or commercial paper rates plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2008, we were a party to seven interest rate swap transactions and one interest rate cap transaction to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $73.4 million and $30.0 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively.

The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2008 concerning our long-term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity and weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts (dollars in millions):

Consolidated mortgage debt:

 

 

 

Scheduled

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

Year

 

amortization

 

Maturities

 

Total

 

interest rate

 


 


 


 


 


 

2009

 

$

6.5

 

$

214.2

 

$

220.7

 

2.7

%

2010

 

 

1.6

 

 

58.7

 

 

60.3

 

1.8

%

2011

 

 

1.9

 

 

225.6

 

 

227.5

 

3.0

%

2012

 

 

2.1

 

 

9.0

 

 

11.1

 

1.8

%

2013

 

 

2.2

 

 

8.8

 

 

11.0

 

5.5

%

Thereafter

 

 

11.4

 

 

219.7

 

 

231.1

 

5.8

%

 

 










 

 

 

 

$

25.7

 

$

736.0

 

$

761.7

 

 

 

 

 










 

 

 

 

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Mortgage debt in unconsolidated partnerships (at our pro rata share):

 

 

 

Scheduled

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

Year

 

amortization

 

Maturities

 

Total

 

interest rate

 


 


 


 


 


 

2009

 

$

0.4

 

$

1.6

 

$

2.0

 

2.9

%

2010

 

 

0.5

 

 

1.0

 

 

1.5

 

2.3

%

2011

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

n/a

%

2012

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

n/a

%

2013

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

n/a

%

Thereafter

 

 

0.6

 

 

64.9

 

 

65.5

 

5.7

%

 

 










 

 

 

 

$

3.0

 

$

67.5

 

$

70.5

 

 

 

 

 










 

 

Of our total consolidated and our pro-rata share of unconsolidated outstanding debt, $222.7 million and $61.8 million will become due in 2009 and 2010, respectively. As we intend on refinancing some or all of such debt at the then-existing market interest rates which may be greater than the current interest rate, our interest expense would increase by approximately $2.8 million annually if the interest rate on the refinanced debt increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to minority interest, the Company’s share of this increase would be $1.0 million. Interest expense on our variable debt of $248.2 million, net of variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, as of December 31, 2008 would increase $2.5 million if LIBOR increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to minority interest, the Company’s share of this increase would be $0.6 million. We may seek additional variable-rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we would consider hedging against the interest rate risk related to such additional variable-rate debt through interest rate swaps and protection agreements, or other means.

Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2008, the fair value of our total consolidated outstanding debt would decrease by approximately $18.1 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $19.3 million.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, we had preferred equity investments and notes receivable of $125.6 million and $57.7 million, respectively. We determined the estimated fair value of our preferred equity investment and notes receivable as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $122.3 million and $57.7 million, respectively, by discounting future cash receipts utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar notes receivable would be originated under conditions then existing.

Based on our outstanding preferred equity investments and notes receivable balances as of December 31, 2008, the fair value of our total outstanding preferred equity investments and notes receivable would decrease by approximately $1.3 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding preferred equity investments and notes receivable would increase by approximately $1.3 million.

Summarized Information as of December 31, 2007

As of December 31, 2007, we had total mortgage debt of $517.0 million of which $401.4 million, or 78%, was fixed-rate, inclusive of interest rate swaps, and $115.6 million, or 22%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2007, we were a party to four interest rate swap transactions and one interest rate cap transaction to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $34.3 million and $30.0 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively.

Interest expense on our variable debt of $115.6 million as of December 31, 2007 would have increased $1.2 million if LIBOR increased by 100 basis points. Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2007, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have decreased by approximately $19.0 million if interest rates increased by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decreased by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have increased by approximately $20.4 million.

Changes in Market Risk Exposures from 2007 to 2008

Our interest rate risk exposure from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008 has increased, as we had $115.6 million in variable-rate debt (or 22% of our total debt) at December 31, 2007, as compared to $248.2 million (or 33% of our total debt) in variable-rate debt at December 31, 2008. In addition, the amount of our total debt increased from $517.0 million at December 31, 2008 to $761.7 million at December 31, 2008. This increased amount of debt could expose us to greater fluctuations in the fair value of our debt.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

The financial statements beginning on page F-1 are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

 

 

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(i) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2008 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(ii) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

(a) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of Acadia Realty Trust is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15(c). In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth in the framework in Internal Control–Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO criteria”). Based on our evaluation under the COSO criteria, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2008 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In conducting our evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control, we excluded the 2008 acquisition of Storage Post, a portfolio of 11 self-storage properties. The contribution from this acquisition represented approximately 4% and 15% of total revenues and total assets, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. Reference is made to Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K for further discussion of our acquisition.

BDO Seidman, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited our Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, which appears in paragraph (b) of this Item 9A.

Acadia Realty Trust
White Plains, New York
February 27, 2009

(b) Attestation report of the independent registered public accounting firm

The Shareholders and Trustees of

Acadia Realty Trust

We have audited Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the” COSO criteria”). Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

 

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Storage Post, which was acquired on February 29, 2008, and which is included in the consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Storage Post constituted 4% and 15% of total revenues and total assets, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. Management did not assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Storage Post because of the timing of the acquisition which was completed on February 29, 2008. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Storage Post.

In our opinion, Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries maintained in all material respects effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008 and our report dated February 27, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP

 

 

 

New York, New York
February 27, 2009

 

 

 

(c) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

None

 

 

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PART III

In accordance with the rules of the SEC, certain information required by Part III is omitted and is incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K from our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2009 annual meeting of stockholders (our “2009 Proxy Statement”) that we intend to file with the SEC no later than April 30, 2009.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS; EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2009 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

 

“PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES”

 

“MANAGEMENT”

 

“SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE”

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information under the following headings in the 2009 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

 

“ACADIA REALTY TRUST COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT”

 

“COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS”

 

“EXECUTIVE AND TRUSTEE COMPENSATION”

 

“COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION”

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

The information under the heading “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT” in the 2009 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under Item 5 of this Form 10-K under the heading “(d) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans” is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2009 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

 

“CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS”

 

“PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES—Trustee Independence”

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

The information under the heading “AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION” in the 2009 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

1.

Financial Statements: See “Index to Financial Statements” at page F-1 below.

2.

Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” at page F-39 below.

3.

Exhibits: The index of exhibits below is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

 

 

ACADIA REALTY TRUST
(Registrant)

 

By: 


/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein

 

 

 


 

 

 

Kenneth F. Bernstein
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Trustee

 

 

By: 


/s/ Michael Nelsen

 

 

 


 

 

 

Michael Nelsen
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

 

 

By: 


/s/ Jonathan W. Grisham

 

 

 


 

 

 

Jonathan W. Grisham
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer

Dated: February 27, 2009

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date


 


 


 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein

 

Chief Executive Officer,

 

February 27, 2009


 

President and Trustee

 

 

(Kenneth F. Bernstein)

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael Nelsen

 

Senior Vice President

 

February 27, 2009


 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Michael Nelsen)

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Jonathan W. Grisham

 

Senior Vice President

 

February 27, 2009


 

and Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

(Jonathan W. Grisham)

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Douglas Crocker II

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(Douglas Crocker II)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Suzanne Hopgood

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(Suzanne Hopgood)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Lorrence T. Kellar

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(Lorrence T. Kellar)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Wendy Luscombe

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(Wendy Luscombe)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ William T. Spitz

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(William T. Spitz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Lee S. Wielansky

 

Trustee

 

February 27, 2009


 

 

 

 

(Lee S. Wielansky)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following is an index to all exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K other than those incorporated by reference herein:

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


 


3.1

 

Declaration of Trust of the Company, as amended (1)

 

 

 

3.2

 

Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Trust (4)

 

 

 

3.3

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (22)

 

 

 

4.1

 

Voting Trust Agreement between the Company and Yale University dated February 27, 2002 (14)

 

 

 

10.1

 

1999 Share Option Plan (8) (21)

 

 

 

10.2

 

2003 Share Option Plan (16) (21)

 

 

 

10.3

 

Form of Share Award Agreement (17) (21)

 

 

 

10.4

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement and Lock-Up Agreement (18)

 

 

 

10.5

 

Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement (RD Capital Transaction) (11)

 

 

 

10.6

 

Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement (Pacesetter Transaction) (11)

 

 

 

10.7

 

Contribution and Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 15, 1998 among Mark Centers Trust, Mark Centers Limited Partnership, the Contributing Owners and Contributing Entities named therein, RD Properties, L.P. VI, RD Properties, L.P. VIA and RD Properties, L.P. VIB (9)

 

 

 

10.8

 

Agreement of Contribution among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, Acadia Realty Trust and Klaff Realty, LP and Klaff Realty, Limited (18)

 

 

 

10.9

 

Employment agreement between the Company and Kenneth F. Bernstein dated October 1998 (6) (21)

 

 

 

10.11

 

Amendment to employment agreement between the Company and Kenneth F. Bernstein dated January 19, 2007 (26) (21)

 

 

 

10.12

 

First Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and Kenneth Bernstein dated as of January 1, 2001 (12) (21)

 

 

 

10.14

 

Letter of employment offer between the Company and Michael Nelsen, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer dated February 19, 2003 (15) (21)

 

 

 

10.15

 

Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated June 12, 2008, that was entered into with each of Joel Braun, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer; Michael Nelsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Robert Masters, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary; and Joseph Hogan, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction. (Incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 12, 2008) (21)

 

 

 

10.20

 

Secured Promissory Note between RD Absecon Associates, L.P. and Fleet Bank, N.A. dated February 8, 2000 (7)

 

 

 

10.21

 

Promissory Note between 239 Greenwich Associates, L.P. and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated May 30, 2003 (18)

 

 

 

10.22

 

Open-End Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Security Agreement between 239 Greenwich Associates, L.P. and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated May 30, 2003 (18)

 

 

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Exhibit No.

 

Description


 


10.23

 

Promissory Note between Merrillville Realty, L.P. and Sun America Life Insurance Company dated July 7, 1999 (7)

 

 

 

10.24

 

Secured Promissory Note between Acadia Town Line, LLC and Fleet Bank, N.A. dated March 21, 1999 (7)

 

 

 

10.25

 

Promissory Note between RD Village Associates Limited Partnership and Sun America Life Insurance Company Dated September 21, 1999 (7)

 

 

 

10.26

 

First Amendment to Severance Agreements between the Company and Joel Braun Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Michael Nelsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert Masters, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary and Joseph Hogan, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction dated January 19, 2007 (21) (26)

 

 

 

10.33

 

Term Loan Agreement between Acadia Realty L.P. and The Dime Savings Bank of New York, dated March 30, 2000 (10)

 

 

 

10.34

 

Mortgage Agreement between Acadia Realty L.P. and The Dime Savings Bank of New York, dated March 30, 2000 (10)

 

 

 

10.44

 

Prospectus Supplement Regarding Options Issued under the Acadia Realty Trust 1999 Share Incentive Plan and 2003 Share Incentive Plan (19) (21)

 

 

 

10.45

 

Acadia Realty Trust 1999 Share Incentive Plan and 2003 Share Incentive Plan Deferral and Distribution Election Form (19) (21)

 

 

 

10.46

 

Amended, Restated And Consolidated Promissory Note between Acadia New Loudon, LLC and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated August 13, 2004 (19)

 

 

 

10.47

 

Amended, Restated And Consolidated Mortgage, Assignment Of Leases And Rents And Security Agreement between Acadia New Loudon, LLC and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated August 13, 2004 (19)

 

 

 

10.51

 

Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement between Acadia Crescent Plaza, LLC and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated August 31, 2005 (22)

 

 

 

10.52

 

Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement between Pacesetter/Ramapo Associates and Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc. dated October 17, 2005 (22)

 

 

 

10.53

 

Loan Agreement between RD Elmwood Associates, L.P. and Bear Stearns Commercial Finance Mortgage, Inc. dated December 9, 2005 (22)

 

 

 

10.54

 

Mortgage and Security Agreement between RD Elmwood Associates, L.P. and Bear Stearns Commercial Finance Mortgage, Inc. dated December 9, 2005 (22)

 

 

 

10.55

 

Agreement and Plan Of Merger Dated as of December 22, 2005 by and among Acadia Realty Acquisition I, LLC, Ara Btc LLC, ARA MS LLC, ARA BS LLC, ARA BC LLC and ARA BH LLC, Acadia Investors, Inc., AII BTC LLC, AII MS LLC, AII BS LLC, AII BC LLC And AII BH LLC, Samuel Ginsburg 2000 Trust Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg 2000 Trust Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg, Samuel Ginsburg and Adam Ginsburg, and GDC SMG, LLC, GDC Beechwood, LLC, Aspen Cove Apartments, LLC and SMG Celebration, LLC (23)

 

 

 

10.56

 

Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, as lender, and Levitz SL Woodbridge, L.L.C., Levitz SL St. Paul, L.L.C., Levitz SL La Puente, L.L.C., Levitz SL Oxnard, L.L.C., Levitz SL Willowbrook, L.L.C., Levitz SL Northridge, L.L.C., Levitz SL San Leandro, L.L.C., Levitz SL Sacramento, L.L.C., HL Brea, L.L.C., HL Deptford, L.L.C., HL Hayward, L.L.C., HL San Jose, L.L.C., HL Scottsdale, L.L.C., HL Torrance, L.L.C., HL Irvine 1, L.L.C., HL West Covina, L.L.C., HL Glendale, L.L.C. and HL Northridge, L.L.C., each a Delaware limited liability company, Levitz SL Langhorne, L.P. and HL Fairless Hills, L.P., each a Delaware limited partnership (each, together with its permitted successors and assigns, a “Borrower” , and collectively, together with their respective permitted successors and assigns, “ Borrowers “), dated June 1, 2006 (24)

 

 

 

 

 

53

 


 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


 


10.57

 

Consent and Assumption Agreement between Thor Chestnut Hill, LP, Thor Chestnut Hill II, LP, Acadia Chestnut, LLC, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated June 9, 2006, original Mortgage and Security Agreement between Thor Chestnut Hill, LP and Thor Chestnut Hill II, LP and Column Financial, Inc. dated June 5, 2003 and original Assignment of Leases and Rents from Thor Chestnut Hill, LP and Thor Chestnut Hill II, LP to Column Financial, Inc. dated June 2003. (24)

 

 

 

10.58

 

Loan Agreement and Promissory Note between RD Woonsocket Associates, L.P. and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated September 8, 2006 (25)

 

 

 

10.59

 

Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement dated as of December 19, 2006 by and among RD Abington Associates LP, Acadia Town Line, LLC, RD Methuen Associates LP, RD Absecon Associates, LP, RD Bloomfield Associates, LP, RD Hobson Associates, LP, and RD Village Associates LP, and Bank of America, N.A. and the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement dated February, 2007. (26)

 

 

 

10.60

 

Loan Agreement between Bank of America, N.A. and RD Branch Associates, LP dated December 19, 2006. (26)

 

 

 

10.61

 

Loan Agreement between 239 Greenwich Associates Limited Partnership and Wachovia Bank, National Association dated January 25, 2007. (28)

 

 

 

10.62

 

Revolving Credit Agreement between Acadia Realty Limited Partnership and Washington Mutual Bank dated March 29, 2007. (28)

 

 

 

10.63

 

Loan Agreement between Acadia Merrillville Realty, L.P. and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc dated July 2, 2007. (29)

 

 

 

10.64

 

Promissory Note between Acadia Merrillville Realty, L.P. and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc dated July 2, 2007. (29)

 

 

 

10.65

 

Loan Agreement Note between APA 216th Street and Bank of America, N.A. dated September 11, 2007. (29)

 

 

 

10.66

 

Promissory Note between APA 216th Street and Bank of America, N.A. dated September 11, 2007. (29)

 

 

 

10.67

 

Acquisition and Project Loan agreement between Acadia – PA East Fordham Acquisitions, LLC and Eurohypo AG, New York Branch dated October 5, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.68

 

Building Loan Agreement between Acadia – PA East Fordham Acquisitions, LLC and Eurohypo AG, New York Branch dated October 5, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.69

 

Revolving credit agreement between Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III, LLC. and Bank of America, N.A. dated October 10, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.70

 

Mortgage Consolidation and Modification Agreement between Acadia Tarrytown LLC and Anglo Irish Bank

Corporation, PLC dated October 30, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.71

 

Project Loan Agreement between P/A – Acadia Pelham Manor, LLC and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc. dated December 10, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.72

 

Building Loan Agreement P/A – Acadia Pelham Manor, LLC and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc. dated December 10, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.73

 

Project Loan Agreement between Acadia Atlantic Avenue, LLC and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc. dated December 26, 2007 (30)

 

 

 

10.74

 

Building Loan Agreement between Acadia Atlantic Avenue, LLC and Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage, Inc. dated December 26, 2007 (30)

 

 

54

 


Exhibit No.

 

Description


 


10.75

 

Certain information regarding the compensation arrangements with certain officers of registrant (Incorporated by reference to Item 5.02 of the registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 4, 2008)

 

 

 

10.76

 

Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between Suffern Self Storage, L.L.C., Jersey City Self Storage, L.L.C., Linden Self Storage, L.L.C., Webster Self Storage, L.L.C., Bronx Self Storage, L.L.C., American Storage Properties North LLC, and The Storage Company LLC (collectively, as Seller) and Acadia Storage Post LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Buyer, for ten Properties and Storage Facilities located thereon (31)

 

 

 

10.77

 

Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between American Storage Properties North LLC , as Seller and Acadia Storage Post Metropolitan Avenue LLC, as Buyer for 4805 Metropolitan Avenue, Unit 2, Maspeth, Queens, New York (31)

 

 

 

10.78

 

First Amendment to Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between Suffern Self Storage, L.L.C., Jersey City Self Storage, L.L.C., Linden Self Storage, L.L.C., Webster Self Storage, L.L.C., Bronx Self Storage, L.L.C., American Storage Properties North LLC, and The Storage Company LLC (collectively, “Seller”) and Acadia Storage Post LLC (“Buyer”) (31)

 

 

 

10.79

 

Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (11)

 

 

 

10.80

 

First and Second Amendments to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (11)

 

 

 

10.81

 

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (18)

 

 

 

10.82

 

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (18)

 

 

 

21

 

List of Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Trust (32)

 

 

 

23.1

 

Consent of Registered Public Accounting Firm to incorporation by reference its reports into Forms S-3 and Forms S-8 (32)

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a–14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (32)

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a–14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (32)

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (32)

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (32)

 

 

 

99.1

 

Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Operating Partnership Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (2)

 

 

 

99.2

 

Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Operating Partnership Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (18)

 

 

55

 


 

Notes:

 

(1)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal Year ended December 31, 1994

(2)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended June 30, 1997

(3)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 1998

(4)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 1998

(5)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No.33-60008)

(6)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998

(7)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999

(8)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed September 28, 1999

(9)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 20, 1998

(10)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

(11)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on March 3, 2000

(12)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2001

(13)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001

(14)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Yale University’s Schedule 13D filed on September 25, 2002

(15)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002

(16)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 29, 2003.

(17)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2003

(18)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003

(19)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

(20)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

(21)

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(22)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

(23)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2006

(24)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended June 30, 2006

(25)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2006

 

 

56

 


 

Notes:

 

(26)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2007

(27)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

(28)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

(29)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.

(30)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2007.

(31)

Incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

(32)

Filed herewith.

 

 

57

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

F-1


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Shareholders and Trustees of

Acadia Realty Trust

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. In connection with our audits of the financial statements we have also audited the accompanying financial statement schedule listed on page F-1. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedules. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries at December 31, 2008, and 2007 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 27, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP

New York, New York

February 27, 2009

 

 

F-2


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

294,132

 

$

232,121

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

742,318

 

 

523,809

 

Construction in progress

 

 

70,423

 

 

77,764

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

1,106,873

 

 

833,694

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

174,809

 

 

150,494

 

 

 



 



 

Net real estate

 

 

932,064

 

 

683,200

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

86,691

 

 

123,343

 

Cash in escrow

 

 

6,794

 

 

6,637

 

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

54,978

 

 

44,654

 

Rents receivable, net

 

 

12,161

 

 

13,449

 

Notes receivable and preferred equity investment

 

 

125,587

 

 

57,662

 

Deferred charges, net

 

 

22,072

 

 

21,825

 

Acquired lease intangibles

 

 

19,476

 

 

16,103

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

 

 

31,733

 

 

16,544

 

Assets of discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

15,595

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

1,291,556

 

$

999,012

 

 

 



 



 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes payable

 

$

654,868

 

$

402,903

 

Convertible notes payable

 

 

107,000

 

 

115,000

 

Acquired lease and other intangibles, net

 

 

6,506

 

 

5,651

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

22,236

 

 

15,205

 

Dividends and distributions payable

 

 

25,514

 

 

14,420

 

Distributions in excess of income from and investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

20,633

 

 

20,007

 

Other liabilities

 

 

18,995

 

 

13,750

 

Liabilities of discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

229

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities

 

 

855,752

 

 

587,165

 

 

 



 



 

Minority interest in operating partnership

 

 

5,667

 

 

4,595

 

Minority interests in partially-owned affiliates

 

 

208,839

 

 

166,516

 

 

 



 



 

Total minority interests

 

 

214,506

 

 

171,111

 

 

 



 



 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares, $.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 32,357,530 and 32,184,462 shares, respectively

 

 

32

 

 

32

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

212,007

 

 

227,890

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(4,508

)

 

(953

)

Retained earnings

 

 

13,767

 

 

13,767

 

 

 



 



 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

221,298

 

 

240,736

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

1,291,556

 

$

999,012

 

 

 



 



 

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

 

 

F-3

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

 

(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

80,166

 

$

68,680

 

$

60,255

 

Percentage rents

 

 

598

 

 

625

 

 

1,192

 

Expense reimbursements

 

 

16,855

 

 

13,318

 

 

14,538

 

Lease termination income

 

 

23,961

 

 

 

 

 

Other property income

 

 

1,191

 

 

855

 

 

663

 

Management fee income

 

 

3,434

 

 

4,064

 

 

5,625

 

Interest income

 

 

14,534

 

 

10,315

 

 

8,311

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

165

 

 

1,648

 

 

 










Total revenues

 

 

140,739

 

 

98,022

 

 

92,232

 

 

 










Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating

 

 

24,945

 

 

14,080

 

 

11,126

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

12,151

 

 

9,470

 

 

9,902

 

General and administrative

 

 

24,545

 

 

23,058

 

 

19,782

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

34,964

 

 

26,892

 

 

24,729

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

4,392

 

 

 

 

 

 

 










Total operating expenses

 

 

100,997

 

 

73,500

 

 

65,539

 

 

 










Operating income

 

 

39,742

 

 

24,522

 

 

26,693

 

Gain on sale of land

 

 

763

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

19,906

 

 

6,619

 

 

2,559

 

Interest and other finance expense

 

 

(26,890

)

 

(22,775

)

 

(20,134

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

1,958

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

(12,217

)

 

9,082

 

 

5,242

 

 

 










Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

23,262

 

 

17,448

 

 

14,360

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

3,362

 

 

297

 

 

(508

)

 

 










Income from continuing operations

 

 

19,900

 

 

17,151

 

 

14,868

 

 

 










Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income from discontinued operations

 

 

618

 

 

1,301

 

 

3,648

 

Gain on sale of properties, net

 

 

7,182

 

 

5,271

 

 

20,974

 

Minority interest

 

 

(152

)

 

(130

)

 

(477

)

 

 










Income from discontinued operations

 

 

7,648

 

 

6,442

 

 

24,145

 

 

 










Extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of extraordinary gain from investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

 

 

 

30,200

 

 

 

Minority Interest

 

 

 

 

(24,167

)

 

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

(2,356

)

 

 

 

 










Income from extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

3,677

 

 

 

 

 










Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

 

 










Basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.44

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.71

 

Income from extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

 










Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.81

 

$

0.81

 

$

1.15

 

 

 










Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.58

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.43

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.70

 

Income from extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

 










Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.80

 

$

1.13

 

 

 










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

 

 

F-4

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares 

 

Additional

 

Other

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 


 

Paid-in

 

Comprehensive

 

Retained

 

Shareholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Loss

 

Earnings

 

Equity

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 



 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Balance at January 1, 2006

 

31,543

 

$

31

 

$

223,199

 

$

(12

)

$

(846

)

$

222,372

 

Conversion of 696 Series A Preferred OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership

 

92

 

 

 

 

696

 

 

 

 

 

 

696

 

Employee Restricted Share awards

 

122

 

 

 

 

3,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,530

 

Dividends declared ($0.755 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24,400

)

 

(24,400

)

Employee exercise of 7,500 options to purchase Common Shares

 

8

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Common Shares issued under Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

5

 

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

 

 

 

112

 

Redemption of 11,105 restricted Common OP Units

 

 

 

 

 

(101

)

 

 

 

 

 

(101

)

Issuance of Common Shares to Trustees

 

3

 

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(662

)

 

 

 

(662

)

Amortization of derivative instrument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

440

 

 

 

 

 

440

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,013

 

 

39,013

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,791

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance at December 31, 2006

 

31,773

 

 

31

 

 

227,555

 

 

(234

)

 

13,767

 

 

241,119

 

Conversion of 4,000 Series B Preferred OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership

 

312

 

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,000

 

Employee Restricted Share awards

 

103

 

 

1

 

 

3,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,152

 

Dividends declared ($1.0325 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 

 

(6,425

)

 

 

 

(27,270

)

 

(33,695

)

Employee exercise of 17,474 options to purchase Common Shares

 

17

 

 

 

 

174

 

 

 

 

 

 

174

 

Common Shares issued under Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

7

 

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

 

 

 

183

 

Issuance of Common Shares to Trustees

 

13

 

 

 

 

346

 

 

 

 

 

 

346

 

Employee Restricted Shares cancelled

 

(41

)

 

 

 

(1,094

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,094

)

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(921

)

 

 

 

(921

)

Amortization of derivative instrument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

202

 

 

 

 

202

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,270

 

 

27,270

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,551

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance at December 31, 2007

 

32,184

 

 

32

 

 

227,890

 

 

(953

)

 

13,767

 

 

240,736

 

Employee Restricted Share awards

 

137

 

 

 

 

2,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,917

 

Dividends declared ($1.39 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 

 

(17,905

)

 

 

 

(27,548

)

 

(45,453

)

Employee exercise of 110,245 options to purchase Common Shares

 

110

 

 

 

 

841

 

 

 

 

 

 

841

 

Common Shares issued under Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

7

 

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

180

 

Issuance of Common Shares to Trustees

 

2

 

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

81

 

Employee Restricted Shares cancelled

 

(83

)

 

 

 

(1,997

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,997

)

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,820

)

 

 

 

(2,820

)

Realized loss on settlement of swap agreements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(735

)

 

 

 

(735

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,548

 

 

27,548

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,993

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

Balance at December 31, 2008

 

32,357

 

$

32

 

$

212,007

 

$

(4,508

)

$

13,767

 

$

221,298

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 

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

 

 

F-5

 


 

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

 

(dollars in thousands) 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

34,964

 

 

28,428

 

 

27,178

 

Gain on sale of property

 

 

(7,945

)

 

(5,271

)

 

(20,974

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

(1,958

)

 

 

 

 

Minority interests

 

 

12,369

 

 

15,215

 

 

(4,765

)

Amortization of lease intangibles

 

 

6,856

 

 

722

 

 

1,080

 

Amortization of mortgage note premium

 

 

(782

)

 

(111

)

 

(144

)

Share compensation expense

 

 

3,434

 

 

3,285

 

 

3,531

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(19,906

)

 

(36,819

)

 

(2,559

)

Distributions of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

14,420

 

 

36,666

 

 

3,277

 

Amortization of derivative settlement included in interest expense

 

 

 

 

202

 

 

440

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

4,392

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for bad debt

 

 

3,593

 

 

881

 

 

1,395

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funding of escrows, net

 

 

(157

)

 

667

 

 

(1,389

)

Rents receivable

 

 

(2,305

)

 

(2,061

)

 

(1,135

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

 

 

(18,232

)

 

23,926

 

 

967

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

8,368

 

 

4,962

 

 

(5,200

)

Other liabilities

 

 

1,228

 

 

7,203

 

 

(1,088

)

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

65,887

 

 

105,165

 

 

39,627

 

 

 



 



 



 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate and improvements

 

 

(244,403

)

 

(210,227

)

 

(87,009

)

Deferred acquisition and leasing costs

 

 

(6,068

)

 

(1,746

)

 

(6,941

)

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(7,918

)

 

(39,712

)

 

(27,626

)

Return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

4,052

 

 

26,625

 

 

28,423

 

Collections on notes receivable

 

 

19,922

 

 

11,071

 

 

20,948

 

Advances on notes receivable and preferred equity investment

 

 

(90,847

)

 

(14,548

)

 

(25,162

)

Proceeds from sale of property

 

 

23,627

 

 

19,668

 

 

38,477

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(301,635

)

 

(208,869

)

 

(58,890

)

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

F-6

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Years ended December 31, 

 

 

 


 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

 

(dollars in thousands) 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on mortgage notes

 

$

(68,412

)

$

(165,451

)

$

(168,082

)

Proceeds received on mortgage notes

 

 

281,192

 

 

222,218

 

 

159,617

 

Repurchase of convertible notes

 

 

(6,042

)

 

 

 

 

Proceeds received on convertible notes

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

100,000

 

Payment of deferred financing and other costs

 

 

(1,763

)

 

(4,128

)

 

(7,026

)

Capital contributions from partners and members and from minority interests in partially-owned affiliates

 

 

46,014

 

 

110,542

 

 

44,781

 

Distributions to partners and members and to minority interests in partially-owned affiliates

 

 

(15,347

)

 

(63,662

)

 

(36,352

)

Dividends paid to Common Shareholders

 

 

(34,710

)

 

(26,039

)

 

(23,823

)

Distributions to minority interests in Operating Partnership

 

 

(809

)

 

(527

)

 

(487

)

Distributions on preferred Operating Partnership Units to minority interests

 

 

(27

)

 

(86

)

 

(254

)

Repurchase and cancellation of shares

 

 

(2,102

)

 

(1,094

)

 

 

Redemption of Operating Partnership Units

 

 

 

 

 

 

(246

)

Common Shares issued under Employee Share Purchase Plan

 

 

261

 

 

529

 

 

188

 

Exercise of options to purchase Common Shares

 

 

841

 

 

174

 

 

43

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

199,096

 

 

87,476

 

 

68,359

 

 

 



 



 



 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(36,652

)

 

(16,228

)

 

49,096

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

123,343

 

 

139,571

 

 

90,475

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

86,691

 

$

123,343

 

$

139,571

 

 

 



 



 



 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest, including capitalized interest of $6,779, $3,031, and $454, respectively

 

$

33,778

 

$

26,705

 

$

23,218

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

6,633

 

$

348

 

$

1,039

 

 

 



 



 



 

Acquisition of real estate through assumption of debt

 

$

39,967

 

$

 

$

22,583

 

 

 



 



 



 

Issuance of notes receivable in connection with sale of real estate

 

$

 

$

(18,000

)

$

 

 

 



 



 



 

Recapitalization and deconsolidation of investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate, net

 

$

 

$

 

$

124,962

 

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,413

)

Mortgage debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

(66,984

)

Minority interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

(36,504

)

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,428

)

 

 



 



 



 

Cash included in investments and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

 

$

 

 

(367

)

 

 



 



 



 

Acquisition of interest in investment from unaffiliated investor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate, net

 

$

 

$

 

$

(9,260

)

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,901

 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,469

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash included in expenditures for real estate and improvements

 

$

 

$

 

$

110

 

 

 



 



 



 

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

 

 

F-7

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Acadia Realty Trust (the “Trust”) and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the ownership, acquisition, redevelopment and management of retail properties, including neighborhood and community shopping centers and mixed-use properties with retail components.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company operated 85 properties, which it owns or has an ownership interest in, principally located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.

All of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of its operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns a controlling interest. As of December 31, 2008, the Trust controlled 98% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Trust is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners represent entities or individuals who contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest (“Common or Preferred OP Units”). Limited partners holding Common OP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for common shares of beneficial interest of the Trust (“Common Shares”). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT or “UPREIT”.

During September of 2001, the Company formed a partnership, Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund I, LP (“Fund I”), and during August of 2004 formed a limited liability company, Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC (“Mervyns I”), with four institutional investors. The Operating Partnership committed a total of $20.0 million to Fund I and Mervyns I, and the four institutional shareholders committed a total of $70.0 million, for the purpose of acquiring approximately $300.0 million in investments. As of December 31, 2008, the Operating Partnership had contributed $16.5 million to Fund I and $2.7 million to Mervyns I.

The Operating Partnership is the general partner of Fund I and sole managing member of Mervyns I, with a 22.2% interest in both Fund I and Mervyns I and is also entitled to a profit participation in excess of its invested capital based on certain investment return thresholds (“Promote”). Cash flow is distributed pro-rata to the partners and members (including the Operating Partnership) until they receive a 9% cumulative return (“Preferred Return”), and the return of all capital contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow (which is net of distributions and fees to the Operating Partnership for management, asset management, leasing, construction and legal services) is distributed 80% to the partners (including the Operating Partnership) and 20% to the Operating Partnership as a Promote. As all contributed capital and accumulated preferred return has been distributed to investors, the Operating Partnership is currently entitled to a Promote on all earnings and distributions.

During June of 2004, the Company formed Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC (“Fund II”), and during August 2004 formed Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC (“Mervyns II”), with the investors from Fund I as well as two additional institutional investors with a total of $300.0 million of committed discretionary capital. The Operating Partnership’s share of committed capital is $60.0 million. The Operating Partnership is the managing member with a 20% interest in both Fund II and Mervyns II. The terms and structure of Fund II and Mervyns II are substantially the same as Fund I and Mervyns I, including the Promote structure, with the exception that the Preferred Return is 8%. As of December 31, 2008, the Operating Partnership had contributed $30.8 million to Fund II and $7.6 million to Mervyns II.

During May of 2007, the Company formed Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC (“Fund III”) with fourteen institutional investors, including a majority of the investors from Fund I and Fund II with a total of $503.0 million of committed discretionary capital. The Operating Partnership’s share of the invested capital is $100.0 million and it is the managing member with a 19.9% interest in Fund III. The terms and structure of Fund III are substantially the same as the previous Funds I and II, including the Promote structure, with the exception that the Preferred Return is 6%. As of December 31, 2008, the Operating Partnership had contributed $19.2 million to Fund III.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its controlling investments in partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company is presumed to have control in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 04-5. The ownership interests of other investors in these entities are recorded as minority interests. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over, but does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Company’s share of the earnings (or loss) of these entities are included in consolidated net income.

 

 

F-8

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Principles of Consolidation, continued

Variable interest entities within the scope of Financial Accounting Statements Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46-R”) are required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that bears a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both. Management has evaluated the applicability of FIN 46-R to its investments in certain joint ventures and determined that these joint ventures do not meet the requirements of a variable interest entity or the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidation of these ventures is not required. Accordingly, these investments are accounted for using the equity method.

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method as it does not exercise control over significant asset decisions such as buying, selling or financing nor is it the primary beneficiary under FIN 46R, as discussed above. Under the equity method, the Company increases its investment for its proportionate share of net income and contributions to the joint venture and decreases its investment balance by recording its proportionate share of net loss and distributions. The Company recognizes income for distributions in excess of its investment where there is no recourse to the Company. For investments in which there is recourse to the Company, distributions in excess of the investment are recorded as a liability. Although the Company accounts for its investment in Albertson’s (Note 4), under the equity method of accounting, the Company adopted the policy of not recording its equity in earnings or losses of this unconsolidated affiliate until it receives the audited financial statements of Albertson’s to support the equity earnings or losses in accordance with paragraph 19 of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 18 “Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.”

The Company periodically reviews its investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for other than temporary declines in market value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered in the next twelve months is considered other than temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. No impairment charges related to the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

Use of Estimates

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) require the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, revenue recognition and the collectability of trade accounts receivable. Application of these assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, development, construction and improvement of properties, as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Interest costs are capitalized until construction is substantially complete. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and redevelopment. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 30 to 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.

Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired liabilities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations” and

 

 

F-9

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Real Estate, continued

SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, and allocates purchase price based on these assessments. The Company assesses fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

The Company reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event, or change in circumstances that indicates impairment in value. The Company records impairment losses and reduces the carrying value of properties when indicators of impairment are present and the expected undiscounted cash flows related to those properties are less than their carrying amounts. In cases where the Company does not expect to recover its carrying costs on properties held for use, the Company reduces its carrying cost to fair value, and for properties held for sale, the Company reduces its carrying value to the fair value less costs to sell. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, no impairment losses were recognized. Management does not believe that the values of its properties within the portfolio are impaired as of December 31, 2008.

Sale of Real Estate

The Company recognizes property sales in accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.” The Company generally records the sales of operating properties and outparcels using the full accrual method at closing when the earnings process is deemed to be complete. Sales not qualifying for full recognition at the time of sale are accounted for under other appropriate deferral methods.

Real Estate Held-for Sale

The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate each quarter. Assets that are classified as held-for-sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Assets are generally classified as held-for-sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment. The results of operations of these real estate properties are reflected as discontinued operations in all periods reported.

On occasion, the Company will receive unsolicited offers from third parties to buy individual Company properties. Under these circumstances, the Company will classify the properties as held-for-sale when a sales contract is executed with no contingencies and the prospective buyer has funds at risk to ensure performance.

Deferred Costs

Fees and costs paid in the successful negotiation of leases have been deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Fees and costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the related debt obligation.

Management Contracts

Income from management contracts is recognized on an accrual basis as such fees are earned. The initial acquisition cost of the management contracts is being amortized over the estimated lives of the contracts acquired.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases, beginning when the tenant takes possession of the space. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, included in rents receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, unbilled rents receivable relating to straight-lining of rents were $11.1 million and $8.4 million, respectively. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to the Company of real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred.

The Company makes estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. Once the amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off. Rents receivable at December 31, 2008 and 2007 are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

 

 

F-10

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity Investments

Real estate notes receivable and preferred equity investments are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at cost. Interest income from notes receivable and preferred equity investments are recognized on the effective interest method over the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees to be collected at the origination of the loan or the payoff of the loan are recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.

Allowances for real estate notes receivable and preferred equity investments are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the loan as well as other factors, including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized from the loans may differ materially from the carrying value at the balance sheet date. Interest income recognition is generally suspended for loans when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

During 2004, the Company provided a $3.0 million mezzanine loan to help fund a redevelopment project of the retail complexes associated with seven public rest stops along the toll roads in and around Chicago, Illinois (the “Project”). As a result of economic conditions, including the current disruption in the credit markets, the owner has experienced difficulty in stabilizing and refinancing the Project. The owner is currently in default under the first mortgage loan, but has entered into a standstill agreement with the first mortgage lender, as well as with us. While the Company had been engaged in discussions with the owner and the first mortgage lender to restructure the debt and provide a portion of the additional capital required to stabilize the Project, these discussions did not result in a successful resolution. Accordingly, in December 2008, the Company recorded an impairment charge equal to 100% of its original mezzanine loan and the related accrued interest aggregating $4.4 million. Management believes that the balance of notes receivable are collectable as of December 31, 2008.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash and Cash in Escrow

Restricted cash and cash in escrow consist principally of cash held for real estate taxes, property maintenance, insurance, minimum occupancy and property operating income requirements at specific properties as required by certain loan agreements.

Income Taxes

The Company has made an election to be taxed, and believes it qualifies as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To maintain REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders as well as comply with certain other income, asset and organizational requirements as defined in the Code. Accordingly, the Company is generally not subject to federal corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes 100% of its REIT taxable income each year.

Although it may qualify for REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is subject to state income or franchise taxes in certain states in which some of its properties are located. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) is fully subject to Federal, state and local income taxes.

TRS income taxes are accounted for under the liability method as required by SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the TRS assets and liabilities.

In accordance with FASB financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of SFAS No. 109” the Company believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and, as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that result in a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation. The prior three years income tax returns are subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company’s policy relating to interest and penalties is to recognize them as a component of the provision for income taxes.

 

 

F-11

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock options pursuant to SFAS No. 123R “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. As such, all stock options are reflected as compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements over their vesting period based on the fair value at the date the stock option was granted.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

During September of 2006, the Financial Accounting Statements Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements.” This SFAS defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement applies to accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, except for share-based payment transactions under SFAS No. 123R. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, except for non-financial assets and liabilities, for which this statement will be effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements or remeasurements of previously computed fair values. On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157 and it did not have a material impact to the Company’s financial statements or results of operations.

During February of 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This statement permits companies and not-for-profit organizations to make a one-time election to carry eligible types of financial assets and liabilities at fair value, even if fair value measurement is not required under GAAP. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 with no impact to the Company’s financial statements or results of operations.

During May of 2008, the FASB issued a FASB Staff Position 14-1 “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP 14-1”). FSP 14-1 requires the proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt be allocated between a debt component and an equity component. The debt component will be measured based on the fair value of similar debt without an equity conversion feature, and the equity component will be determined as the residual of the fair value of the debt deducted from the original proceeds received. The resulting discount on the debt component will be amortized over the period the convertible debt is expected to be outstanding as additional non-cash interest expense. FSP 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and is applied retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption of FSP 14-1 is not permitted. FSP 14-1 will change the accounting treatment of the Company’s $107.0 million 3.75% Convertible Notes Payable which were issued during December 2006 and January 2007. The Company estimates that the adoption of FSP 14-1 beginning in fiscal year 2009 will result in an increase in non-cash interest expense of approximately $2.0 million and will reduce annual diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.06 per share. Additionally, the Company estimates that the adoption of FSP 14-1 will decrease the Company’s December 31, 2008 debt balance by approximately $6.6 million, with a corresponding increase to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimates that the retrospective adjustment of the adoption of FSP 14-1 will increase non-cash interest expense by approximately $2.1 million and $2.0 million for the fiscal years ended 2008 and 2007, respectively, and reduce annual diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.06 per share for each year.

During December of 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements,” which, among other things, provides guidance and establishes amended accounting and reporting standards for a parent company’s noncontrolling or minority interest in a subsidiary. The adoption of SFAS No. 160, which is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, will result in an increase to the Company’s shareholders’ equity.

During December of 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141 Business Combinations. SFAS No. 141R and, among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer entity recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired (including intangibles), the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 141R, which is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008.

During March of 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of SFAS No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 amends SFAS No. 133 to provide additional information about how derivative and hedging activities affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivatives and hedging activities. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 161 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

 

F-12

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Recent Accounting Pronouncements, continued

During June of 2008, the FASB ratified EITF Issue 07-5 “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF 07-5”). Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAF 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. EITF 07-5 is effective on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

Comprehensive income

The following table sets forth comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

(3,555

)

 

(719

)

 

(222

)

 

 



 



 



 

Comprehensive income

 

$

23,993

 

$

26,551

 

$

38,791

 

 

 



 



 



 

Other comprehensive income relates to the changes in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges and the amortization, which is included in interest expense, of derivative instruments.

The following table sets forth the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

Years ended December 31, 

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

Beginning balance

 

$

(953

)

$

(234

)

Unrealized loss on valuation of derivative instruments and amortization of derivative

 

 

(2,820

)

 

(719

)

Realized loss on settlement of derivative instruments

 

 

(735

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Ending balance

 

$

(4,508

)

$

(953

)

 

 



 



 

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties and Discontinued Operations

A. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties

Although Fund III has been the primary vehicle for the Company’s acquisitions since its formation in 2007, the Company has also made certain acquisitions through the Operating Partnership, primarily for the deferral of income taxes.

Acquisitions

On February 29, 2008, the Company acquired a portfolio of 11 self-storage properties located throughout New York and New Jersey for approximately $174.0 million. The portfolio totals approximately 920,000 net rentable square feet. Ten properties are operating and one is currently under construction.

On April 22, 2008, the Company acquired a 20,000 square foot single tenant retail property located in Manhattan, New York for $9.7 million.

On March 20, 2007, the Company purchased a retail commercial condominium at 200 West 54th Street located in Manhattan, New York. The 10,000 square foot property was acquired for $36.4 million.

Additionally, on March 20, 2007, the Company purchased a single-tenant building located at 1545 East Service Road in Staten Island, New York for $17.0 million.

 

 

F-13

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties and Discontinued Operations, continued

On May 31, 2007, the Company purchased a property located on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York for $5.0 million. The existing property has been demolished and construction is underway for an 110,000 square foot self-storage facility.

On June 13, 2007, the Company (approximately 25%), along with an unaffiliated partner (approximately 75%), acquired a leasehold interest in The Gallery at Fulton Street and adjacent parking garage located in downtown Brooklyn, New York for $115.0 million. The property has been demolished and redevelopment plans include the construction of a mixed-use project to be called CityPoint.

On October 31, 2007, the Company, in conjunction with an unaffiliated partner, P/A Associates, LLC (“Acadia P/A”) acquired a 530,000 square foot warehouse building in Canarsie, Brooklyn for approximately $21.0 million. The development plan for this property includes the demolition of a portion of the warehouse and the construction of a 323,000 square foot mixed-use project consisting of retail, office, cold-storage and self-storage.

On November 1, 2007, the Company, and an unaffiliated partner acquired a property in Westport, Connecticut for approximately $17.0 million. The plan is to redevelop the existing building into 30,000 square feet of retail and residential use.

On November 5, 2007, the Company, through Acadia P/A, acquired a property in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn for approximately $20.0 million. The redevelopment plan includes the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a 240,000 square foot shopping center.

On January 12, 2006, the Company closed on a 19,265 square foot retail building in the Lincoln Park district in Chicago. The property was acquired from an affiliate of Klaff (Note 4) for a purchase price of $9.9 million, including the assumption of existing mortgage debt in the principal amount of $3.8 million.

On January 24, 2006, the Company acquired a 60% interest in the entity which owns the A&P Shopping Plaza located in Boonton, New Jersey. The property is a 63,000 square foot shopping center anchored by a 49,000 square foot A&P Supermarket. A portion of the remaining 40% interest is owned by a principal of P/A Associates, LLC. The interest was acquired for $3.2 million.

On June 16, 2006, the Company purchased 8400 and 8625 Germantown Road, totaling 40,570 square feet, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $16.0 million. The Company assumed a $10.1 million first mortgage loan which has a maturity date of June 11, 2013.

On September 21, 2006, the Company purchased 2914 Third Avenue, a 41,305 square foot building located in the Bronx, New York for $18.5 million.

Dispositions

During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company disposed of the` following properties:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

Sales Price

 

Gain/(loss)

 

GLA

 


 


 


 


 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Village Apartments

 

$

23,300

 

$

7,200

 

599,106

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amherst Marketplace & Sheffield Crossing

 

 

26,000

 

 

7,500

 

192,479

 

Colony & GHT Apartments

 

 

15,500

 

 

(2,000

)

625,545

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bradford Towne Centre

 

 

16,000

 

 

5,600

 

257,123

 

Soundview Marketplace

 

 

24,000

 

 

7,900

 

183,815

 

Greenridge Plaza

 

 

10,600

 

 

4,753

 

191,767

 

Luzerne Street Center

 

 

3,600

 

 

2,521

 

58,035

 

Pittston Plaza

 

 

6,000

 

 

487

 

79,498

 

 

 









Total

 

$

125,000

 

$

33,961

 

2,187,368

 

 

 









 

 

F-14

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties and Discontinued Operations, continued

B. Discontinued Operations

SFAS No. 144 requires discontinued operations presentation for disposals of a “component” of an entity. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, for all periods presented, the Company has reclassified its consolidated statements of income to reflect income and expenses for sold properties (Note 2A), as discontinued operations and reclassified its consolidated balance sheets to reflect assets and liabilities related to such properties as assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations. Interest expense specific to a discontinued operation property is reflected in discontinued operations.

The combined assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2007 and results of operations of the properties classified as discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2007

 

 

 


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Net real estate

 

$

15,394

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

132

 

Other assets

 

 

69

 

 

 




Total assets of discontinued operations

 

$

15,595

 

 

 




LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

84

 

Other liabilities

 

 

145

 

 

 




Total liabilities of discontinued operations

 

$

229

 

 

 




 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 


 


 


 


 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

1,333

 

$

10,018

 

$

18,927

 

Total expenses

 

 

715

 

 

8,717

 

 

15,279

 

 

 



 



 



 

Operating Income

 

 

618

 

 

1,301

 

 

3,648

 

Gain on sale of properties

 

 

7,182

 

 

5,271

 

 

20,974

 

Minority interest

 

 

(152

)

 

(130

)

 

(477

)

 

 



 



 



 

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

7,648

 

$

6,442

 

$

24,145

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

F-15

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Reporting

The Company has four reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Opportunity Funds, Storage Portfolio, and Other. During 2008, the Company acquired a portfolio of self storage properties and later determined that it constitutes, as of year end, a new reportable segment. “Other” primarily consists of management fees, interest income, preferred equity investment and notes receivable. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates property performance primarily based on net operating income before depreciation, amortization and certain nonrecurring items. Investments in the Core Portfolio are typically held long-term. Given the contemplated finite life of the Opportunity Funds, these investments are typically held for shorter terms. Fees earned by the Company as general partner/member of the Opportunity Funds are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The following table sets forth certain segment information for the Company, reclassified for discontinued operations, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 (does not include unconsolidated affiliates):

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Elimination

 

Total

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

65,782

 

$

50,738

 

$

5,615

 

$

41,839

 

$

(23,235

)

$

140,739

 

Property operating expenses and real estate taxes

 

 

21,187

 

 

9,240

 

 

6,669

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,096

 

Impairment of notes receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,392

 

 

 

 

4,392

 

Other expenses

 

 

26,007

 

 

16,502

 

 

68

 

 

 

 

(18,032

)

 

24,545

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization

 

$

18,588

 

$

24,996

 

$

(1,122

)

$

37,447

 

$

(5,203

)

$

74,706

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

20,402

 

$

11,560

 

$

3,002

 

$

 

$

 

$

34,964

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Interest expense

 

$

17,694

 

$

5,550

 

$

3,650

 

$

 

$

(4

)

$

26,890

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Real estate at cost

 

$

494,524

 

$

433,298

 

$

186,529

 

$

 

$

(7,478

)

$

1,106,873

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

571,698

 

$

483,539

 

$

194,992

 

$

125,587

 

$

(84,260

)

$

1,291,556

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Expenditures for real estate and improvements

 

$

18,424

 

$

90,588

 

$

135,391

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

244,403

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Reconciliation to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net property income before depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

74,706

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34,964

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,906

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,890

)

Gain on sale of land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

763

 

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,958

 

Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,362

)

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,217

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

27,548

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

F-16

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Reporting, continued

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Elimination

 

Total

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

62,819

 

$

20,381

 

$

291

 

$

34,899

 

$

(20,368

)

$

98,022

 

Property operating expenses and real estate taxes

 

 

18,761

 

 

4,033

 

 

756

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,550

 

Other expenses

 

 

25,217

 

 

13,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,471

)

 

23,058

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income before depreciation and amortization

 

$

18,841

 

$

3,036

 

$

(465

)

$

34,899

 

$

(4,897

)

$

51,414

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

17,511

 

$

9,070

 

$

311

 

$

 

$

 

$

26,892

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Interest expense

 

$

17,439

 

$

5,493

 

$

359

 

$

 

$

(516

)

$

22,775

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Real estate at cost

 

$

483,768

 

$

346,546

 

$

6,908

 

$

 

$

(3,528

)

$

833,694

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

574,216

 

$

407,830

 

$

7,173

 

$

57,662

 

$

(47,869

)

$

999,012

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Expenditures for real estate and improvements

 

$

58,575

 

$

151,652

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

210,227

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Reconciliation to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net property income before depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

51,414

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,892

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,619

 

partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22,775

)

Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(297

)

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,082

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,442

 

Extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

27,270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Core
Portfolio

 

Opportunity Funds

 

Storage
Portfolio

 

Other

 

Elimination

 

Total

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

58,990

 

$

19,291

 

$

 

$

22,638

 

$

(8,687

)

$

92,232

 

Property operating expenses and real estate taxes

 

 

16,939

 

 

4,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,028

 

Other expenses

 

 

19,596

 

 

6,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,476

)

 

19,782

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income before depreciation and amortization

 

$

22,455

 

$

8,540

 

$

 

$

22,638

 

$

(2,211

)

$

51,422

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

15,212

 

$

9,517

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

24,729

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Interest expense

 

$

14,161

 

$

6,298

 

$

 

$

 

$

(325

)

$

20,134

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Real estate at cost

 

$

418,909

 

$

211,333

 

$

 

$

 

$

(340

)

$

629,902

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

596,363

 

$

259,755

 

$

 

$

36,038

 

$

(40,464

)

$

851,692

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Expenditures for real estate and improvements

 

$

62,917

 

$

24,092

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

87,009

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Reconciliation to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net property income before depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

51,422

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24,729

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,559

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,134

)

Income tax provision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

508

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,242

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,145

 

Extraordinary item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

39,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

F-17

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnerships

Retailer Controlled Property Venture (“RCP Venture”)

During January of 2004, the Company commenced the RCP Venture with Klaff Realty, LP (“Klaff”) and Lubert-Adler Management, Inc., through a limited liability company (“KLA”), for the purpose of making investments in surplus or underutilized properties owned by retailers. As of December 31, 2008, the Company has invested $59.1 million through the RCP Venture on a non-recourse basis. The expected size of the RCP Venture is approximately $300 million, of which the Company’s share is $60 million. Cash flow from any investment in which the RCP Venture participants elect to invest, is to be distributed to the participants until they have received a 10% cumulative return and a full return of all contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow is to be distributed 20% to Klaff and 80% to the partners (including Klaff).

Mervyns Department Stores

During September of 2004, the RCP Venture invested in a consortium to acquire the Mervyns Department Store chain (“Mervyns”) consisting of 262 stores (“REALCO”) and its retail operation (“OPCO”) from Target Corporation. The gross acquisition price of $1.2 billion was financed with $800 million of debt and $400 million of equity. The Company contributed $23.2 million of equity and received an approximate 5.2% interest in REALCO and an approximate 2.5% interest in OPCO. To date, REALCO has disposed of a significant portion of the portfolio. In addition, in November 2007, the Company sold its interest in OPCO and, as a result, has no further investment in OPCO. As of December 31, 2008, a majority of the REALCO properties were occupied by tenants other than Mervyns. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company made additional investments of $0.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, in Mervyns.

Through December 31, 2008, the Company made add-on investments in Mervyns totaling $3.1 million. The Company accounts for these add-on investments using the cost method due to the minor ownership interest and the inability to exert influence over KLA’s operating and financial policies.

The table below summarizes the Company’s invested capital and distributions received from its Mervyns investment.

Albertson’s

During June of 2006, the RCP Venture made its second investment as part of an investment consortium, acquiring Albertson’s and Cub Foods, of which the Company’s share was $20.7 million. During February of 2007, the Company received a cash distribution of $44.4 million from this investment, which was sourced from the disposition of certain operating stores and a refinancing of the remaining assets held by Albertson’s. The Company recognized distributions in excess of its invested capital in income, including $30.2 million characterized as extraordinary consistent with the accounting treatment by Albertson’s. The Company received additional distributions from this investment of $8.8 million and $10.6 million in the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008.

During 2007, the Company made add-on investments in Albertson’s totaling $2.8 million and received distributions totaling $0.8 million. The Company accounts for these add-on investments using the cost method due to the minor ownership interest and the inability to exert influence over KLA’s operating and financial policies.

The table below summarizes the Company’s invested capital and distributions received from its Albertson’s investment.

Other Investments

During 2006, the Company made investments of $1.1 million in Shopko, a regional multi-department retailer that, at the time of acquisition, had 358 stores located throughout the Midwest, Mountain and Pacific Northwest, and $0.7 million in Marsh, a regional supermarket chain, that at the time of acquisition, operated 271 stores in central Indiana, Illinois and western Ohio, through the RCP Venture. During 2007, the Company received a $1.1 million cash distribution from the Shopko investment representing 100% of its invested capital. The Company made investments of $ 2.0 million in additional add-on investments in Marsh during the year ended December 31, 2008. In addition, in July 2008, the Company received distributions of $1.0 million from Marsh.

During July of 2007, the RCP Venture acquired a portfolio of 87 retail properties from Rex Stores Corporation, which was comprised of electronic retail stores located in 27 states. The Company’s share of this investment was $2.7 million.

The Company accounts for these other investments using the cost method due to its minor ownership interest and the inability to exert influence over KLA’s operating and financial policies.

 

 

F-18

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnerships, continued

The following table summarizes the Company’s RCP Venture investments from inception through December 31, 2008:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Partnership Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invested

 

 

 

Invested

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital

 

 

 

Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

and

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

Investor

 

Investment

 

Acquired

 

Advances

 

Distributions

 

Advances

 

Distributions

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns

 

2004

 

$

26,061

 

$

45,966

 

$

4,901

 

$

11,251

 

Mervyns I and Mervyns II

 

Mervyns add-on investments

 

2005/2008

 

 

3,086

 

 

1,342

 

 

283

 

 

283

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s

 

2006

 

 

20,717

 

 

63,833

 

 

4,239

 

 

11,847

 

Mervyns II

 

Albertson’s add-on investments

 

2006/2007

 

 

2,765

 

 

827

 

 

386

 

 

93

 

Fund II

 

Shopko

 

2006

 

 

1,100

 

 

1,100

 

 

220

 

 

220

 

Fund II

 

Marsh

 

2006

 

 

667

 

 

 

 

133

 

 

 

Fund II

 

Marsh add-on investments

 

2008

 

 

2,000

 

 

1,010

 

 

400

 

 

202

 

Mervyns II

 

Rex Stores

 

2007

 

 

2,701

 

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 













Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

59,097

 

$

114,078

 

$

11,097

 

$

23,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

 













Brandywine Portfolio

The Company owns a 22.2% interest in a one million square foot retail portfolio located in Wilmington, Delaware (the “Brandywine Portfolio”) that is accounted for using the equity method.

Crossroads

The Company owns a 49% interest in the Crossroads Joint Venture and Crossroads II (collectively, “Crossroads”), which collectively own a 311,000 square foot shopping center located in White Plains, New York that is accounted for using the equity method.

Other Investments

Fund I Investments

Fund I owns a 50% interest in the Sterling Heights Shopping Center which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Fund II Investments

Fund II’s approximately 25% investment in CityPoint is accounted for using the equity method. The Company has determined that CityPoint is a variable interest entity, and the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The Company’s maximum exposure is its current investment balance of $33.4 million.

 

 

F-19

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnerships, continued

The following tables summarize the Company’s investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

December  31, 2008 

 

 

 


 

 

 

RCP

 

 

 

Brandywine

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Venture

 

CityPoint

 

Portfolio

 

Crossroads

 

Investments

 

Total

 

 



 


 


 


 


 


 

Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental property, net

 

$

 

$

159,922

 

$

129,679

 

$

5,143

 

$

11,481

 

$

306,225

 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

295,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

295,168

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

3,983

 

 

8,769

 

 

5,283

 

 

2,770

 

 

20,805

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

295,168

 

$

163,905

 

$

138,448

 

$

10,426

 

$

14,251

 

$

622,198

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Liabilities and partners’ equity Mortgage note payable

 

$

 

$

34,000

 

$

166,200

 

$

63,176

 

$

5,173

 

$

268,549

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

2,307

 

 

7,895

 

 

2,072

 

 

1,083

 

 

13,357

 

Partners equity (deficit)

 

 

295,168

 

 

127,598

 

 

(35,647

)

 

(54,822

)

 

7,995

 

 

340,292

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Total liabilities and partners’ equity

 

$

295,168

 

$

163,905

 

$

138,448

 

$

10,426

 

$

14,251

 

$

622,198

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

18,066

 

$

33,445

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,467

 

$

54,978

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Share of distributions in excess of share of income and investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

 

$

 

$

(8,236

)

$

(12,397

)

$

 

$

(20,633

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

 


 

 

 

RCP

 

 

 

Brandywine

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Venture

 

CityPoint

 

Portfolio

 

Crossroads

 

Investments

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental property, net

 

$

 

$

145,775

 

$

136,942

 

$

5,552

 

$

38,137

 

$

326,406

 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

195,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195,672

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

3,046

 

 

10,631

 

 

4,372

 

 

6,650

 

 

24,699

 

 

 



















Total assets

 

$

195,672

 

$

148,821

 

$

147,573

 

$

9,924

 

$

44,787

 

$

546,777

 

 

 



















Liabilities and partners’ equity Mortgage note payable

 

$

 

$

34,000

 

$

166,200

 

$

64,000

 

$

33,084

 

$

297,284

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

2,213

 

 

9,629

 

 

1,112

 

 

2,307

 

 

15,261

 

Partners equity (deficit)

 

 

195,672

 

 

112,608

 

 

(28,256

)

 

(55,188

)

 

9,396

 

 

234,232

 

 

 



















Total liabilities and partners’ equity

 

$

195,672

 

$

148,821

 

$

147,573

 

$

9,924

 

$

44,787

 

$

546,777

 

 

 



















Company’s investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

9,813

 

$

28,890

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,951

 

$

44,654

 

 

 



















Share of distributions in excess of share of income and investment in unconsolidated affiliates

 

$

 

$

 

$

(7,822

)

$

(12,185

)

$

 

$

(20,007

)

 

 



















 

 

F-20


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnerships, continued

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2008  

 

 

 


 

 

 

RCP

 

Brandywine

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Venture

 

Portfolio

 

Crossroads

 

Investments

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

 

$

19,782

 

$

7,894

 

$

2,781

 

$

30,457

 

Operating and other expenses

 

 

 

 

6,535

 

 

3,116

 

 

1,909

 

 

11,560

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

10,130

 

 

3,461

 

 

542

 

 

14,133

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

177,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177,775

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

3,799

 

 

650

 

 

884

 

 

5,333

 

Gain on sale of property, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,838

 

 

6,838

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

177,775

 

$

(682

)

$

667

 

$

6,284

 

$

184,044

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income (loss)

 

$

16,784

 

$

(151

)

$

326

 

$

3,338

 

$

20,297

 

Amortization of excess investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(391

)

 

 

 

(391

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income (loss)

 

$

16,784

 

$

(151

)

$

(65

)

$

3,338

 

$

19,906

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2007 

 

 

 


 

 

 

RCP

 

Brandywine

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Venture

 

Portfolio

 

Crossroads

 

Investments

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

 

$

20,252

 

$

8,518

 

$

5,862

 

$

34,632

 

Operating and other expenses

 

 

 

 

5,620

 

 

3,095

 

 

1,396

 

 

10,111

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

10,102

 

 

3,485

 

 

2,333

 

 

15,920

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

46,416

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,416

 

Equity in earning of unconsolidated affiliates extraordinary gain

 

 

151,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

151,000

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

3,269

 

 

475

 

 

4,439

 

 

8,183

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

197,416

 

$

1,261

 

$

1,463

 

$

(2,306

)

$

197,834

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income

 

$

3,312

 

$

232

 

$

717

 

$

2,750

 

$

7,011

 

Amortization of excess investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

392

 

 

 

 

392

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income before extraordinary gain

 

$

3,312

 

$

232

 

$

325

 

$

2,750

 

$

6,619

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of extraordinary gain

 

$

30,200

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

30,200

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

F-21

 


 

 

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnerships, continued

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2006 

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

RCP Venture

 

Brandywine
Portfolio

 

Crossroads

 

Other
Investments

 

Total

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

 

$

18,324

 

$

9,208

 

$

3,707

 

$

31,239

 

Operating and other expenses

 

 

 

 

4,800

 

 

3,121

 

 

2,295

 

 

10,216

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

12,066

 

 

3,485

 

 

1,448

 

 

16,999

 

Equity in (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(4,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,554

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

2,947

 

 

580

 

 

1,416

 

 

4,943

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(4,554

)

$

(1,489

)

$

2,022

 

$

(1,452

)

$

(5,473

)

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income

 

$

2,212

 

$

(31

)

$

991

 

$

(221

)

$

2,951

 

Amortization of excess investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

392

 

 

 

 

392

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

Company’s share of net income (loss)

 

$

2,212

 

$

(31

)

$

599

 

$

(221

)

$

2,559

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

5. Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity Investment

At December 31, 2008, the Company’s preferred equity investment and notes receivable aggregated $125.6 million, and were collateralized by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. Interest rates on the Company’s preferred equity investment and notes receivable ranged from 3.41% to in excess of 20% with maturities that range from demand notes to January 2017. Notes receivable and preferred equity investments are as follows:

 

 Description

 

Effective
interest Rate

 

Final maturity
date

 

Periodic
payment
terms

 

 

Prior
liens

 

Face amount
of mortgages

 

Carrying
amount of
mortgages

 


 


 


 


 



 


 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mezzanine Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hitchcock Plaza

 

15.00 %

 

(1)

 

(1)

 

$

16,400

 

$

5,648

 

$

4,286

 

72nd Street

 

20.85 %

 

7/18/2011

 

(2)

 

 

185,000

 

 

47,000

 

 

35,941

 

Georgetown A

 

10.25 %

 

11/12/2010

 

(4)

 

 

8,576

 

 

8,000

 

 

8,000

 

Georgetown B

 

13.50 %

 

6/27/2010

 

(3)

 

 

114,150

 

 

40,000

 

 

40,000

 

Individually less than 3%

 

3.41 % - 21.46%

 

Demand note –
1/1/2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,066

 

 

11,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total Mezzanine Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

114,714

 

 

100,144

 

First Mortgages:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Shore Rd.

 

10.00 %

 

Demand note

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

6,150

 

 

6,150

 

Fairchild

 

12.75 %

 

9/11/2010

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

10,000

 

Levitz

 

11.60 %

 

7/17/2009

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

7,134

 

 

6,463

 

Individually less than 3%

 

9.50 %

 

4/15/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,438

 

 

2,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total First Mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,722

 

 

25,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

143,436

 

$

125,587

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Notes:

(1) Principal and interest due upon capital event.

(2) Principal and interest, including a $7.5 million exit fee, are due upon maturity.

(3) Payable upon maturity.

(4) Interest only payable monthly, principal due on maturity.

 

 

F-22

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity Investment, continued

During June 2008, the Company made a $40.0 million preferred equity investment in an entity that owns a portfolio of 18 properties located primarily in Georgetown, Washington D.C. The portfolio consists of 306,000 square feet of principally retail space. The term of this investment is for two years, with two one-year extensions, and provides a 13% preferred return.

During July 2008, the Company made a $34.0 million mezzanine loan, which is collateralized by a mixed-use retail and residential development at 72nd Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Upon completion, this project is expected to include approximately 50,000 square feet of retail on three levels and 196 luxury residential rental apartments. The term of the loan is for a period of three years, with a one year extension, and is expected to yield in excess of 20%.

During September 2008, the Company, through Fund III, made a $10 million first mortgage loan, which is collateralized by land located on Long Island, New York. The term of the loan is for a period of two years, and provides an effective annual return of approximately 13%.

The following table reconciles notes receivable and preferred equity investments from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31, 

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

57,662

 

$

36,038

 

$

34,733

 

Additions during period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New mortgage loans

 

 

88,480

 

 

32,548

 

 

44,013

 

Deductions during period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collections of principal

 

 

(19,923

)

 

(11,071

)

 

(39,948

)

Amortization of premium

 

 

2,368

 

 

147

 

 

149

 

Other

 

 

(3,000

)

 

 

 

(2,909

)

 

 



 



 



 

Balance at close of period

 

$

125,587

 

$

57,662

 

$

36,038

 

 

 



 



 



 

6. Deferred Charges

Deferred charges consist of the following as of December 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 


 


 

Deferred financing costs

 

$

23,044

 

$

18,756

 

Deferred leasing and other costs

 

 

22,117

 

 

20,399

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

45,161

 

 

39,155

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

(23,089

)

 

(17,330

)

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

22,072

 

$

21,825

 

 

 



 



 

7. Acquired Lease Intangibles

Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases, acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired liabilities in accordance with SFAS No. 141. The intangibles are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases.

The scheduled amortization of acquired lease intangible assets as of December 31, 2008 is as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2009

 

$

7,758

 

2010

 

 

1,961

 

2011

 

 

1,436

 

2012

 

 

956

 

2013

 

 

802

 

Thereafter

 

 

6,563

 

 

 



 

 

 

$

19,476

 

 

 



 

 

 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. Acquired Lease Intangibles, continued

The scheduled amortization of acquired lease intangible liabilities as of December 31, 2008 is as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2009

 

$

1,060

 

2010

 

 

1,036

 

2011

 

 

1,039

 

2012

 

 

993

 

2013

 

 

657

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,721

 

 

 




 

 

$

6,506

 

 

 




8. Mortgage Loans

At December 31, 2008 and 2007, mortgage notes payable, excluding the net valuation premium on the assumption of debt, aggregated $654.7 million and $402.0 million, respectively, and were collateralized by 57 and 49 properties and related tenant leases, respectively. Interest rates on the Company’s outstanding mortgage indebtedness ranged from 1.4% to 7.18% with maturities that ranged from January 2009 to November 2032. Certain loans are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted. The loan agreements contain customary representations, covenants and events of default. Certain loan agreements require the Company to comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants, including the maintenance of certain debt service coverage and leverage ratios.

The following reflects mortgage loan activity for the year ended December 31, 2008:

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company borrowed $73.2 million on four existing construction loans.

During February 2008, in conjunction with the purchase of a portfolio of self-storage properties, the Company assumed a loan of $34.9 million, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.9% and matures on June 11, 2009, and a loan of $5.0 million, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.4% and matures on December 1, 2009.

During March 2008, the Company closed on a $41.5 million mortgage loan secured by five properties, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.3% and matures on March 16, 2011.

During July 2008, the Company paid off $3.7 million of mortgage debt, which was secured by a property.

During September 2008, the Company extended a $19.0 million loan to a new maturity date of January 15, 2009 and converted the interest rate from a fixed rate of 5.83% to a variable rate of LIBOR plus 185 basis points.

During October 2008, the Company paid off a $2.7 million loan.

The following table sets forth certain information pertaining to the Company’s secured credit facilities:

 

(dollars in thousands)
Borrower

 

Total
available
credit
facilities

 

Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2007

 

2008 net
borrowings
(repayments)
during the year
ended
December 31,
2008

 

Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2008

 

Letters
of credit
outstanding
as of
December 31,
2008

 

Amount
available
under
credit
facilities
as of
December 31,
2008

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Acadia Realty, LP

 

$

72,250

 

$

 

$

48,900

 

$

48,900

 

$

11,405

 

$

11,945

 

Acadia Realty, LP

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,000

 

Fund II

 

 

70,000

 

 

34,500

 

 

181

 

 

34,681

 

 

11,073

 

 

24,246

 

Fund III

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

 

62,250

 

 

62,250

 

 

3,500

 

 

59,250

 

 

 



















Total

 

$

297,250

 

$

34,500

 

$

111,331

 

$

145,831

 

$

25,978

 

$

125,441

 

 

 



















 

 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage Loans, continued

The following table summarizes our mortgage indebtedness as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

(dollars in millions)

 

December 31,
2008

 

December 31,
2007

 

Interest Rate
at December 31, 2008

 

Maturity

 

Properties
Encumbered

 

Payment
Terms

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Mortgage notes payable – variable-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America, N.A.

 

$

9,624

 

$

9,781

 

1.84% (LIBOR +1.40

%)

6/29/2012

 

(1

)

(32

)

RBS Greenwich Capital

 

 

30,000

 

 

30,000

 

1.84% (LIBOR +1.40

%)

4/1/2009

 

(2

)

(33

)

PNC Bank, National Association

 

 

11,423

 

 

9,990

 

2.09% (LIBOR +1.65

%)

5/18/2009

 

(4

)

(43

)

Bank One, N.A.

 

 

 

 

2,818

 

2.43% (LIBOR +2.00

%)

10/5/2008

 

(5

)

(32

)

Bank of America, N.A.

 

 

15,526

 

 

15,773

 

1.74% (LIBOR +1.30

%)

12/1/2011

 

(7

)

(32

)

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation

 

 

9,800

 

 

9,800

 

2.09% (LIBOR +1.65

%)

10/30/2010

 

(11

)

(33

)

Eurohypo AG

 

 

80,443

 

 

37,263

 

2.19% (LIBOR +1.75

%)

10/4/2009

 

(6

)

(43

)

Bank of China

 

 

19,000

 

 

 

2.29% (LIBOR +1.85

%)

1/15/2009

 

(23

)

(33

)

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-total mortgage notes payable

 

 

175,816

 

 

115,425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured credit facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America, N.A.

 

 

48,900

 

 

 

1.69% (LIBOR +1.25

%)

12/1/2010

 

(8

)

(34

)

Washington Mutual Bank, F.A.

 

 

 

 

 

1.69% (LIBOR + 1.25

%)

3/29/2010

 

(31

)

(33

)

Bank of America, N.A./ Bank of New York

 

 

34,681

 

 

34,500

 

1.44% (LIBOR +1.00

%)

3/1/2009

 

(9

)

(33

)

Bank of America, N.A

 

 

62,250

 

 

 

2.76% (Commercial
Paper +0.45

%)

10/9/2011

 

(10

)

(33

)

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-total secured credit facilities

 

 

145,831

 

 

34,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps (44)

 

 

(73,415

)

 

(34,284

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total variable-rate debt

 

 

248,232

 

 

115,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes payable – fixed-rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RBS Greenwich Capital

 

 

14,554

 

 

14,752

 

5.64

%

9/6/2014

 

(14

)

(32

)

RBS Greenwich Capital

 

 

17,600

 

 

17,600

 

4.98

%

9/6/2015

 

(15

)

(35

)

RBS Greenwich Capital

 

 

12,485

 

 

12,500

 

5.12

%

11/6/2015

 

(16

)

(36

)

Bear Stearns Commercial

 

 

34,600

 

 

34,600

 

5.53

%

1/1/2016

 

(17

)

(37

)

Bear Stearns Commercial

 

 

20,500

 

 

20,500

 

5.44

%

3/1/2016

 

(18

)

(33

)

LaSalle Bank, N.A.

 

 

 

 

3,727

 

8.50

%

7/11/2008

 

(19

)

(32

)

J.P. Morgan Chase

 

 

8,322

 

 

8,451

 

6.40

%

11/1/2032

 

(20

)

(32

)

Column Financial, Inc.

 

 

9,663

 

 

9,834

 

5.45

%

6/11/2013

 

(21

)

(32

)

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc.

 

 

23,500

 

 

23,500

 

6.06

%

10/1/2016

 

(22

)

(38

)

Bank of China

 

 

 

 

19,000

 

5.83

%

3/1/2008

 

(23

)

(33

)

Cortlandt Deposit Corp

 

 

2,475

 

 

4,950

 

6.62

%

2/1/2009

 

(24

)

(42

)

Cortlandt Deposit Corp

 

 

2,318

 

 

4,893

 

6.51

%

1/15/2009

 

(25

)

(42

)

Bank of America N.A.

 

 

25,500

 

 

25,500

 

5.80

%

10/1/2017

 

(3

)

(33

)

Bear Stearns Commercial

 

 

26,250

 

 

26,250

 

5.88

%

8/1/2017

 

(12

)

(39

)

Wachovia

 

 

26,000

 

 

26,000

 

5.42

%

2/11/2017

 

(13

)

(33

)

Bear Stearns Commercial

 

 

25,284

 

 

 

7.18

%

1/1/2020

 

(29

)

(43

)

GEMSA Loan Services, L.P.

 

 

4,944

 

 

 

5.37

%

12/1/2009

 

(26

)

(32

)

Wachovia

 

 

34,322

 

 

 

5.86

%

6/11/2009

 

(27

)

(32

)

GEMSA Loan Services, L.P.

 

 

41,500

 

 

 

5.30

%

3/16/2011

 

(28

)

(33

)

Bear Stearns Commercial

 

 

3,265

 

 

 

7.14

%

1/1/2020

 

(30

)

(41

)

Interest rate swaps (44)

 

 

73,415

 

 

34,284

 

5.35

%

(46

)

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total fixed-rate debt

 

 

406,497

 

 

286,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total fixed and variable debt

 

 

654,729

 

 

401,982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation of debt at date of acquisition, net of amortization (45)

 

 

139

 

 

921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

654,868

 

$

402,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F-25

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage Loans, continued

 

Notes:

 

(1)

Village Commons Shopping Center

(2)

161st Street

(3)

216th Street

(4)

Liberty Avenue

(5)

Granville Center

(6)

Fordham Place

(7)

Branch Shopping Center

(8)

Line of credit secured by the following properties:

 

Marketplace of Absecon

 

Bloomfield Town Square

 

Hobson West Plaza

 

Town Line Plaza

 

Methuen Shopping Center

 

Abington Towne Center

(9)

Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC line of credit secured by unfunded investor capital commitments

(10)

Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III, LLC line of credit secured by unfunded investor capital commitments

(11)

Tarrytown Center

(12)

Merrillville Plaza

(13)

239 Greenwich Avenue

(14)

New Loudon Center

(15)

Crescent Plaza

(16)

Pacesetter Park Shopping Center

(17)

Elmwood Park Shopping Center

(18)

Gateway Shopping Center

(19)

Clark Diversey

(20)

Boonton Shopping Center

(21)

Chestnut Hill

(22)

Walnut Hill

(23)

Sherman Avenue

(24)

Kroger Portfolio

(25)

Safeway Portfolio

(26)

Acadia Suffern

(27)

Acadia Storage Company, LLC

(28)

Acadia Storage Post Portfolio CO, LLC

(29)

Pelham Manor

(30)

Atlantic Avenue

(31)

Line of credit secured by Ledgewood Mall

(32)

Monthly principal and interest.

(33)

Interest only monthly.

(34)

Annual principal and monthly interest.

(35)

Interest only monthly until 9/10; monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(36)

Interest only monthly until 12/08; monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(37)

Interest only monthly until 1/10; monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(38)

Interest only monthly until 10/11; monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(39)

Interest only monthly until 7/12 monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(40)

Interest only monthly until 11/12 monthly principal and interest thereafter.

(41)

Interest only monthly until 12/1/14 monthly principal and interest thereafter

(42)

Annual principal and semi-annual interest payments.

(43)

Interest only upon draw down on construction loan.

(44)

Maturing between 1/1/10 and 11/30/2012.

(45)

In connection with the assumption of debt in accordance with the requirements so SFAS no. 141, the Company has recorded valuation premium that is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining terms of the underlying mortgage loans.

(46)

Represents the amount of the Company’s variable-rate debt that has been fixed through certain cash flow hedge transactions (Note 20).

 

 

F-26

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9. Convertible Notes Payable

In December 2006 and January 2007, the Company issued a total of $115.0 million in principal of convertible notes with a fixed interest rate of 3.75% due 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were issued at par and require interest payments semi-annually in arrears on June 15th and December 15th of each year. The Convertible Notes are unsecured unsubordinated obligations and rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Convertible Notes had an initial conversion price of $30.86 per share. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, the Company will deliver cash and, in some circumstances, Common Shares, as specified in the indenture relating to the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes may only be converted prior to maturity: (i) during any calendar quarter beginning after December 31, 2006 (and only during such calendar quarter), if, and only if, the closing sale price of the Company’s Common Shares for at least 20 trading days (whether consecutive or not) in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is greater than 130% of the conversion price per common share in effect on the applicable trading day; or (ii) during the five consecutive trading-day period following any five consecutive trading-day period in which the trading price of the notes was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of the Company’s Common Shares multiplied by the applicable conversion rate; or (iii) if those notes have been called for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second business day prior to the redemption date; or (iv) if the Company’s Common Shares are not listed on a United States national or regional securities exchange for 30 consecutive trading days. Prior to December 20, 2011, the Company will not have the right to redeem Convertible Notes, except to preserve its status as a REIT. After December 20, 2011, the Company will have the right to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. The Holders of notes may require the Company to repurchase their notes, in whole or in part, on December 20, 2011, December 15, 2016, and December 15, 2021 for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the repurchase date.

If certain change of control transactions occur prior to December 20, 2011 and a holder elects to convert the Convertible Notes in connection with any such transaction, the Company will increase the conversion rate in connection with such conversion by a number of additional common shares based on the date such transaction becomes effective and the price paid per common share in such transaction. The conversion rate may also be adjusted under certain other circumstances, including the payment of cash dividends in excess of our current regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per Common Share, but will be not adjusted for accrued and unpaid interest on the notes.

Upon a conversion of notes, the Company will deliver cash and, at the Company’s election, its Common Shares, with an aggregate value, which the Company refers to as the “conversion value”, equal to the conversion rate multiplied by the average price of the Company’s Common Shares as follows: (i) an amount in cash which the Company refers to as the “principal return”, equal to the lesser of (a) the principal amount of the converted notes and (b) the conversion value; and (ii) if the conversion value is greater than the principal return, an amount with a value equal to the difference between the conversion value and the principal return, which the Company refers to as the “new amount”. The net amount may be paid, at the Company’s option, in cash, its Common Shares or a combination of cash and its Common Shares.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company purchased $8.0 million in principal amount of the outstanding $115.0 million in principal amount of its convertible debt at a discount of approximately 24%. The transaction resulted in a $2.0 million gain. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2008 was $107.0 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company purchased an additional $13.5 million in principal amount of the outstanding convertible debt, also at a discount of approximately 24%.

The scheduled principal repayments of all indebtedness as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2009

$

220,724

 

2010

 

60,323

 

2011

 

227,494

 

2012

 

11,122

 

2013

 

10,931

 

Thereafter

 

231,135

 

 



 

 

$

761,729

(1)

 



 

Note:

(1)

Does not include $139 net valuation premium on assumption of debt.

 

 

F-27

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Fair Value Measurements

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157 for its financial assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 establishes a new framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants.

SFAS No. 157’s valuation techniques are based on observable or unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets

 

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant value drivers are observable

 

Level 3 - Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant value drivers are unobservable

The following describes the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure financial assets and liabilities at fair value:

Derivative Instruments — The Company’s derivative financial liabilities primarily represent interest rate swaps and a cap and are valued using Level 2 inputs. The fair value of these instruments is based upon the estimated amounts the Company would to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date and is determined using interest rate market pricing models. With the adoption of SFAS No. 157, the Company has amended the techniques used in measuring the fair value of its derivative positions. This amendment includes the impact of credit valuation adjustments on derivatives measured at fair value. The implementation of this amendment did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The following table presents the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value based on level of inputs at December 31, 2008:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 


 


 


 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

$

 

$

4,962

 

$

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

 

$

 

$

4,962

 

$

 

 

 



 



 



 

11. Shareholders’ Equity and Minority Interests

Common Shares

During the first quarter of 2008, 83,042 employee Restricted Shares were cancelled to pay the employees’ income taxes due on the value of the portion of the Restricted Shares that vested. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized accrued Common Share and Common OP Unit-based compensation totaling $3.4 million in connection with the vesting of Restricted Shares and Units (Note 15).

Minority Interests

The following table summarizes the change in the minority interests since December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

Minority

 

 

 

Minority

 

Interest in

 

 

 

Interest in

 

partially-

 

 

 

Operating

 

owned

 

 

 

Partnership

 

Affiliates

 

 

 


 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2007

 

$

4,595

 

$

166,516

 

Distributions declared of $1.39 per Common OP Unit

 

 

(1,192

)

 

 

Net income for the period January 1 through December 31, 2008

 

 

471

 

 

11,898

 

Distributions paid

 

 

 

 

(15,347

)

Other comprehensive income – unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

(70

)

 

(242

)

Minority Interest contributions

 

 

 

 

46,014

 

Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards

 

 

1,863

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

Balance at December 31, 2008

 

$

5,667

 

$

208,839

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

F-28

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. Shareholders’ Equity and Minority Interests, continued

Minority interest in the Operating Partnership represents (i) the limited partners’ 642,272 Common OP Units at both December 31, 2008 and 2007, (ii) 188 Series A Preferred OP Units at both December 31, 2008 and 2007, with a stated value of $1,000 per unit, which are entitled to a preferred quarterly distribution of the greater of (a) $22.50 (9% annually) per Series A Preferred OP Unit or (b) the quarterly distribution attributable to a Series A Preferred OP Unit if such unit were converted into a Common OP Unit, and (iii)186,951 and 21,536 LTIP units as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 respectively, as discussed in Share Incentive Plan (Note 15).

Minority interests in partially-owned affiliates include third-party interests in Fund I, II and III, and Mervyns I and II and three other entities.

The following table summarizes the minority interest contributions and distributions in 2008:

 

 

 

Contributions

 

Distributions

 

(dollars in thousands)

 


 


 

Partially-owned affiliates

 

$

 

$

144

 

Fund I

 

 

 

 

5,439

 

Fund II

 

 

8,305

 

 

1,740

 

Mervyns II

 

 

 

 

8,000

 

Fund III

 

 

37,709

 

 

24

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

46,014

 

$

15,347

 

 

 



 



 

In 2004 and 2005, the Company issued 4,000 Series B Preferred OP Units and 250,000 Restricted Common OP Units, respectively, to Klaff in consideration for interest in certain management contract rights. The Preferred OP Units were convertible into Common OP Units based on the stated value of $1,000 divided by $12.82 at any time. The Restricted Common OP Units are convertible into the Company’s Common Shares on a one-for-one basis after a five-year lock-up period. During 2007, Klaff converted all 4,000 Series B Preferred Units into 312,013 Common OP Units and ultimately into Common Shares.

The Series A Preferred OP Units were issued on November 16, 1999 in connection with the acquisition of the Pacesetter Park Shopping Center. Through December 31, 2008, 696 Series A Preferred OP Units were converted into 92,800 Common OP Units and then into Common Shares. The 188 remaining Series A Preferred OP Units are currently convertible into Common OP Units based on the stated value divided by $7.50. Either the Company or the holders can currently call for the conversion of the Series A Preferred OP Units at the lesser of $7.50 or the market price of the Common Shares as of the conversion date.

12. Related Party Transactions

During 2007, Klaff converted 4,000 Series B Preferred OP units into 312,013 Common Shares (Note 11).

During 2005, the Operating Partnership issued $4.0 million of Restricted Common OP Units to Klaff (Note 11).

During March 2005, the Company completed $20.0 million Preferred Equity Investment with Levitz SL, of which Klaff is the managing member. In June 2006, the Company converted its Preferred Equity Investment with Levitz SL, into a mortgage loan.

The Company earns asset management, leasing, disposition, development and construction fees for providing services to an existing portfolio of retail properties and/or leasehold interests in which Klaff has an interest. Fees earned by the Company in connection with this portfolio were $1.1 million, $2.1 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.

The Company earns fees from two of its investments in unconsolidated partnerships (Note 4). The Company earned property management, construction, legal and leasing fees from the Brandywine Portfolio totaling $0.9 million, $1.7 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition, the Company earned property management and development fees from CityPoint totaling $1.0 million, $0.2 million and $0.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Lee Wielansky, the Lead Trustee of the Company, was paid a consulting fee of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

13. Tenant Leases

Space in the shopping centers and other retail properties is leased to various tenants under operating leases that usually grant tenants renewal options and generally provide for additional rents based on certain operating expenses as well as tenants’ sales volume.

Minimum future rentals to be received under non-cancelable leases for shopping centers and other retail properties as of December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

2009

 

$

85,935

 

2010

 

 

77,642

 

2011

 

 

65,501

 

2012

 

 

57,400

 

2013

 

 

51,383

 

Thereafter

 

 

300,292

 

 

 



 

 

 

$

638,153

 

 

 



 

Minimum future rentals above include a total of $10.8 million for three tenants, totaling three leases, which have filed for bankruptcy protection. The three tenant’s leases have not been rejected nor affirmed. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007and 2006, no single tenant collectively accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues.

14. Lease Obligations

The Company leases land at seven of its shopping centers, which are accounted for as operating leases and generally provide the Company with renewal options. Ground rent expense was $2.7 million, $4.1 million, and $4.5 million (including capitalized ground rent at properties under development of $1.1 million, $2.7 million and $3.4 million) for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The leases terminate at various dates between 2015 and 2066. These leases provide the Company with options to renew for additional terms aggregating from 20 to 60 years. The Company leases space for its White Plains corporate office for a term expiring in 2015. Office rent expense under this lease was $1.2 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Future minimum rental payments required for leases having remaining non-cancelable lease terms are as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2009

 

$

5,088

 

2010

 

 

5,107

 

2011

 

 

5,144

 

2013

 

 

5,212

 

2014

 

 

5,289

 

Thereafter

 

 

95,674

 

 

 



 

 

 

$

121,514

 

 

 



 

15. Share Incentive Plan

During 2003, the Company adopted the 2003 Share Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”). The 2003 Plan authorizes the issuance of options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares (“Restricted Shares”), restricted OP units (“LTIP Units”) and performance units (collectively, “Awards”) to officers, employees and trustees of the Company and consultants to the Company equal to up to four percent of the total Common Shares of the Company outstanding from time to time on a fully diluted basis. However, no participant may receive more than the equivalent of 1,000,000 Common Shares during the term of the 2003 Plan with respect to Awards. Options are granted by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”), which currently consists of three non-employee Trustees, and will not have an exercise price less than 100% of the fair market value of the Common Shares and a term of greate r than ten years at the grant date. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Committee. Share appreciation rights provide for the participant to receive, upon exercise, cash and/or Common Shares, at the discretion of the Committee, equal to the excess of the market value of the Common Shares at the exercise date over the market value of the Common Shares at the grant date. The Committee determines the restrictions placed on Awards, including the dividends or distributions thereon and the term of such restrictions. The Committee also determines the award and vesting of performance units and performance shares based on the attainment of specified performance objectives of the Company within a specified performance period. Through December 31, 2008, no share appreciation rights or performance units/shares had been awarded.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

15. Share Incentive Plan, continued

During 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Share Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The 2006 Plan is substantially similar to the 2003 Plan, except that the maximum number of Common Share equivalents that the Company may issue pursuant to the 2006 Plan is 500,000.

On January 31, 2008, the Company issued 4,722 Restricted Shares and 156,058 LTIP Units to officers of the Company. On February 1, 2008, and March 27, 2008, the Company also issued 1,050 and 11,672 LTIP Units, respectively, to an officer of the Company. Vesting with respect to these awards is recognized over a range of the next seven to ten years. The vesting on 50% of these awards is also generally subject to achieving certain total shareholder returns on the Company’s Common Shares or certain annual earnings growth. LTIP Units are similar to Restricted Shares but provide for a quarterly partnership distribution in a like amount as paid to Common OP Units. This distribution is paid on both unvested and vested LTIP Units. The LTIP Units are convertible into Common OP Units and Common Shares upon vesting and a revaluation of the book capital accounts.

Also on January 31, 2008, the Company issued 26,999 Restricted Shares to employees of the Company. Vesting with respect to these awards is recognized ratably over the next four anniversaries of the issuance date. The vesting on 25% of these awards is also subject to achieving certain total shareholder returns on the Company’s Common Shares or certain annual earnings growth. In addition, on June 23, 2008, the Company issued 406 LTIP Units to employees of the Company. Vesting with respect to these LTIP Units is recognized ratably over the next five anniversaries of the issuance date.

The total value of the above Restricted Shares and LTIP Units issued was $4.9 million, of which $1.4 million was recognized in compensation expense in 2007 and represented executive cash bonuses used to purchase a portion of the Restricted Shares, and $3.5 million will be recognized in compensation expense over the vesting period. The weighted average fair value for Restricted Shares and LTIP Units granted for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were $24.51, $24.91 and $20.46, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, $3.4 million, $3.3 million, and $2.7 million, respectively, were recognized in compensation expense related to Restricted Share and LTIP Unit grants.

On May 14, 2008, the Company issued 1,878 unrestricted Common Shares and 4,000 Restricted Shares to Trustees of the Company in connection with Trustee fees. The Restricted Shares vest over three years with 33% vesting on each of the next three anniversaries of the issuance date. The Restricted Shares do not carry voting rights or other rights of Common Shares until vesting and may not be transferred, assigned or pledged until the recipients have a vested non-forfeitable right to such shares. Dividends are not paid currently on unvested Restricted Shares, but are paid cumulatively, from the issuance date through the applicable vesting date of such Restricted Shares vesting. Trustee fee expense of $81,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008 has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements related to this issuance.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company had 363,244 options outstanding to officers and employees of which all have vested. These options are for ten-year terms from the grant date and vested in three equal annual installments, which began on the Grant Date. In addition, 58,000 options have been issued, of which all have vested, to non-employee Trustees as of December 31, 2008.

The Company has used the Binomial method for purposes of estimating the fair value in determining compensation expense for options granted for the year ended December 31, 2006. No options were issued during 2008 and 2007. The fair value for the options issued by the Company was estimated at the date of the grant using the following weighted-average assumptions resulting in:

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2006

 

Weighted-average volatility

 

 

18.0

%

Expected dividends

 

 

3.6

%

Expected life (in years)

 

 

7.5

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

4.4

%

 

 




Fair value at date of grant (per option)

 

$

3.03

 

 

 




 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

15. Share Incentive Plan, continued

A summary of option activity under all option arrangements as of December 31, 2008, and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted
Average

 

Weighted Average
Remaining

 

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value

 

Options

 

Shares

 

Exercise Price

 

Contractual Term

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Outstanding at January 1, 2008

 

531,738

 

$

9.99

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(110,245

)

 

7.47

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or Expired

 

(249

)

 

20.65

 

 

 

 

 

 






 

 

 

 


Outstanding at December 31, 2008

 

421,244

 

$

10.65

 

3.7

 

$

1,527

 

 

 











Exercisable at December 31, 2008

 

421,244

 

$

10.65

 

3.7

 

$

1,527

 

 

 











The weighted average Grant Date fair value of options granted during the year 2006 was $3.03. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $0.8 million, $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units as of December 31, 2008 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2008, is presented below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted
Shares

 

Weighted
Grant-Date

 

LTIP Units

 

Weighted
Grant-Date

 

Unvested Shares and LTIP Units

 

(in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

(in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Unvested at January 1, 2008

 

595

 

$

20.51

 

22

 

$

24.91

 

Granted

 

32

 

 

24.50

 

169

 

 

24.51

 

Vested

 

(143

)

 

18.63

 

(6

)

 

24.91

 

Forfeited

 

(5

)

 

24.59

 

(4

)

 

24.50

 

 

 











Unvested at December 31, 2008

 

479

 

$

21.29

 

181

 

$

24.55

 

 

 











As of December 31, 2008, there was $8.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under share incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. The total fair value of Restricted Shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, was $2.7 million, $1.6 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

16. Employee Share Purchase and Deferred Share Plan

The Acadia Realty Trust Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”), allows eligible employees of the Company to purchase Common Shares through payroll deductions. The Purchase Plan provides for employees to purchase Common Shares on a quarterly basis at a 15% discount to the closing price of the Company’s Common Shares on either the first day or the last day of the quarter, whichever is lower. The amount of the payroll deductions will not exceed a percentage of the participant’s annual compensation that the Committee establishes from time to time, and a participant may not purchase more than 1,000 Common Shares per quarter. Compensation expense will be recognized by the Company to the extent of the above discount to the average closing price of the Common Shares with respect to the applicable quarter. During 2008, 2007 and 2006, 7,499, 7,123 and 5,307 Common Shares, respectively, were purchased by Employees under the Purchase Plan. Associated compensation expense of $0.03 million was recorded in each of 2008 and 2007 and $0.02 million was recorded in 2006.

During August of 2004, the Company adopted a Deferral and Distribution Election pursuant to the 1999 Share Incentive Plan and 2003 Share Incentive Plan, whereby the participants elected to defer receipt of 190,487 Common Shares (“Share Units”) that otherwise would have been issued upon the exercise of certain options. The payment of the option exercise price was made by tendering Common Shares that the participants owned for at least six months prior to the option exercise date. The Share Units are equivalent to a Common Share on a one-for-one basis and carry a dividend equivalent right equal to the dividend rate for the Company’s Common shares. The deferral period is determined by each of the participants and generally terminates after the cessation of the participants continuous service with the Company, as defined in the agreement. As of December 31, 2008, 190,487 Share Units have been contributed to the plan, all of which were contributed prior to January 1, 2006.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

16. Employee Share Purchase and Deferred Share Plan, continued

During May of 2006, the Company adopted a Trustee Deferral and Distribution Election whereby the participating Trustees have deferred compensation of $0.4 million, $.02 million and $0.1 million for 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

17. Employee 401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees under which the Company currently matches 50% of a plan participant’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s annual salary. A plan participant may contribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation but not in excess of $15,500 for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company contributed $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

18. Dividends and Distributions Payable

On December 3, 2008, the Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, of $0.21 per Common Share, which was paid on January 15, 2009 to holders of record as of December 31, 2008. In addition, on December 22, 2008, the Board of Trustees declared a special dividend payable to holders of its Common Shares of approximately $0.55 per share, or $18.0 million in the aggregate. The special dividend, which is associated with taxable gains for 2008 arising from property dispositions, was paid on January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2008. 90% of the special divided was paid with the issuance of 1.3 million Common Shares and 10%, or $1.8 million, was paid in cash. All previously reported Common Shares used to calculate EPS and earnings per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the inclusion of the 1.3 million special dividend Common Shares.

19. Federal Income Taxes

The Company has elected to qualify as a REIT in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and intends at all times to qualify as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code of 1986, as amended. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to its shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate Federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code. As the Company distributed sufficient taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, no U.S. Federal income or excise taxes were incurred. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to Federal income taxes at the regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Even though the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and Federal income and excise taxes on any undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s TRS is subject to Federal, state and local income taxes.

The difference between the GAAP and tax reported amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities is due largely to the higher GAAP basis in the Company’s real estate properties. This is primarily the result of assets acquired as a result of property contributions in exchange for OP Units and the utilization of Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.

Reconciliation between GAAP net income and Federal taxable income

The following unaudited table reconciles GAAP net income to taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(Estimated)

 

(Actual)

 

(Actual)

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net income

 

$

27,548

 

$

27,270

 

$

39,013

 

Net income attributable to TRS

 

 

1,155

 

 

2,514

 

 

405

 

 

 










Net income attributable to REIT

 

 

26,393

 

 

24,756

 

 

38,608

 

Book/tax difference in depreciation and amortization (1)

 

 

(1,010

)

 

4,155

 

 

4,906

 

Book/tax difference on exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted shares

 

 

82

 

 

(689

)

 

(397

)

Book/tax difference on capital transactions (2)

 

 

11,573

 

 

8,300

 

 

(16,709

)

Impairment loss not recognized for tax (3)

 

 

4,306

 

 

 

 

 

Other book/tax differences, net

 

 

2,200

 

 

467

 

 

2,963

 

 

 










REIT taxable income before dividends paid deduction

 

$

43,544

 

$

36,989

 

$

29,371

 

 

 










 

Notes:

(1)

Includes one-time deduction of $4,907 in 2008, resulting from reclassification of certain fixed assets for income tax purposes.

(2)

Principally the result of the deferral of the gain from the sale of properties for income tax purposes.

(3)

100% of mezzanine loans for redevelopment of the retail complexes associated with seven public rest stops along the toll roads in and around Chicago, Illinois. See Note 1.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

19. Federal Income Taxes, continued

Characterization of Distributions:

The Company has determined that the cash distributed to the shareholders is characterized as follows for Federal income tax purposes:

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Ordinary income

 

54

%

51

%

100

%

Capital gain

 

46

 

49

 

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

 

100

%

100

%

100

%

 

 


 


 


 

Taxable REIT Subsidiaries (“TRS”)

Income taxes have been provided for using the liability method as required by SFAS No. 109. The Company’s combined TRS income (loss) and provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

(Estimated)

 

(Actual)

 

(Actual)

 

 

 


 


 


 

TRS income (loss) before income taxes

 

$

4,359

 

$

5,077

 

$

(296

)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

2,441

 

 

2,097

 

 

(590

)

State and local

 

 

763

 

 

466

 

 

(111

)

 

 



 



 



 

TRS net income

 

$

1,155

 

$

2,514

 

$

405

 

 

 



 



 



 

The income tax provision (benefit) differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to taxable income (loss) before income taxes as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Federal provision (benefit) at statutory tax rate

 

$

1,996

 

$

1,726

 

$

(100

)

State and local taxes, net of federal benefit

 

 

277

 

 

255

 

 

(15

)

Tax effect of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in estimate

 

 

931

 

 

605

 

 

(586

)

REIT state, local and franchise taxes

 

 

158

 

 

67

 

 

193

 

 

 



 



 



 

Total provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

 

3,362

 

$

2,653

 

$

(508

)

 

 



 



 



 

20 Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires disclosure on the fair value of financial instruments. Certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are set forth below.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Cash in Escrow, Rents Receivable, Prepaid Expenses, Other Assets, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses, Dividends and Distributions Payable, Due to Related Parties and Other Liabilities. The carrying amount of these assets and liabilities approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of such accounts.

Notes Receivable and preferred equity investments — as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company has determined the estimated fair values of its preferred equity investments and notes receivable were $122.3 million and $57.7 million, respectively, by discounting future cash receipts utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar notes receivable would be originated at the reporting date.

Derivative Instruments — the fair value of these instruments is based upon the estimated amounts the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. and is determined using interest rate market pricing models.

Mortgage Notes Payable and Notes Payable — As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company has determined the estimated fair values of its mortgage notes payable, including those relating to discontinued operations, were $731.8 million and $519.4 million, respectively, by discounting future cash payments utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar mortgage notes payable would be originated at the reporting date.

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments:

SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended and interpreted, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As required by SFAS 133, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. As of December 31, 2008, none of the Company’s hedges were ineffective.

The following table summarizes the notional values and fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2008. The notional value does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks:

 

Hedge Type

 

Notional Value

 

Rate

 

Maturity

 

Fair Value

 


 


 


 


 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIBOR Swap

 

$

4,469

 

4.71

%

01/01/10

 

$

(171

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

10,952

 

4.90

%

10/01/11

 

 

(975

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

8,194

 

5.14

%

03/01/12

 

 

(856

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

9,800

 

4.47

%

10/29/10

 

 

(585

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

15,000

 

3.79

%

11/30/12

 

 

(1,116

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

15,000

 

3.41

%

11/30/12

 

 

(907

)

LIBOR Swap

 

 

10,000

 

2.65

%

11/30/12

 

 

(324

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



 

Interest rate swaps

 

$

73,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,934

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate LIBOR Cap

 

$

30,000

 

6.0

%

04/01/09

 

 

(28

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



 

Net Derivative instrument liability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,962

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

The above derivative instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and hedge the future cash outflows on mortgage debt. Such instruments are reported at the fair values reflected above. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, unrealized losses totaling $4.9 and $1.1 million, respectively were reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss. It is estimated that approximately $2.2 million included in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense in 2009 results of operations.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

21. Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share was determined by dividing the applicable net income to common shareholders for the year by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during each year consistent with SFAS No. 128. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue Common Shares were exercised or converted into Common Shares or resulted in the issuance of Common Shares that then shared in the earnings of the Company. In accordance with GAAP, all Common Shares used to calculate EPS have been adjusted to reflect a special dividend paid on January 30, 2009, which resulted in the issuance of approximately 1.3 million additional Common Shares. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations – basic earnings per share

 

$

19,900

 

$

17,151

 

$

14,868

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred OP Unit distributions

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

254

 

 

 



 



 



 

Numerator for diluted earnings per share

 

 

19,900

 

 

17,174

 

 

15,122

 

 

 



 



 



 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares – basic earnings per share

 

 

33,813

 

 

33,600

 

 

33,789

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee share options

 

 

454

 

 

616

 

 

314

 

Convertible Preferred OP Units

 

 

 

 

66

 

 

337

 

 

 



 



 



 

Dilutive potential Common Shares

 

 

454

 

 

682

 

 

651

 

 

 



 



 



 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

 

 

34,267

 

 

34,282

 

 

34,440

 

 

 



 



 



 

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.44

 

 

 



 



 



 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

0.58

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.43

 

 

 



 



 



 

The weighted average shares used in the computation of basic earnings per share include unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units (Note 15) that are entitled to receive dividend equivalent payments. The effect of the conversion of Common OP Units is not reflected in the above table, as they are exchangeable for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share. The conversion of the convertible notes payable (Note 9) is not reflected in the table above as such conversion based on the market price of the Common Shares would be effected with only cash. The effect of the assumed conversion of 25,067 and 41,696 Series A and B Preferred OP Units for the year ended December 31, 2007 would be dilutive and they are included in the table. The effect of the assumed conversion of 25,067 and 312,012 Series A and B Preferred OP Units for the year ended December 31, 2006 would be dilutive and they are included in the table.

 

 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

22. Summary of Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)

The quarterly results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2008

 

June 30,
2008

 

September 30,
2008

 

December 31,
2008

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenue

 

$

28,682

 

$

52,208

 

$

28,739

 

$

31,110

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

8,232

 

$

10,788

 

$

4,987

 

$

(4,107

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

$

512

 

$

7,123

 

$

(1

)

$

14

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

8,744

 

$

17,911

 

$

4,986

 

$

(4,093

)

Net income per Common Share – basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.32

 

$

.0.15

 

$

(0.12

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 













Net income (loss)

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.53

 

$

0.15

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 













Net income per Common Share – diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.31

 

$

.015

 

$

(0.12

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 













Net income (loss)

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.52

 

$

0.15

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 













Cash dividends declared per Common Share

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.76

 

Weighted average Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

33,747,797

 

 

33,806,747

 

 

33,845,368

 

 

33,850,271

 

Diluted

 

 

34,244,449

 

 

34,376,530

 

 

34,366,002

 

 

33,850,271

 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

March 31,
2007

 

June 30,
2007

 

September 30,
2007

 

December 31,
2007

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenue

 

$

24,115

 

$

22,631

 

$

25,400

 

$

25,876

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

3,378

 

$

2,825

 

$

7,941

 

$

3,007

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

$

458

 

$

210

 

$

(246

)

$

6,020

 

Income from extraordinary income

 

$

2,883

 

$

 

$

794

 

$

 

Net income

 

$

6,719

 

$

3,035

 

$

8,489

 

$

9,027

 

Net income per Common Share – basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.09

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.01

)

 

0.18

 

Income from extraordinary income

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 













Net income

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.27

 

 

 













Net income per Common Share – diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.09

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.01

)

 

0.17

 

Income from extraordinary income

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 













Net income

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.25

 

$

0.26

 

 

 













Cash dividends declared per Common Share

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.4325

 

Weighted average Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

33,441,973

 

 

33,626,566

 

 

33,659,684

 

 

33,666,979

 

Diluted

 

 

34,328,847

 

 

34,220,728

 

 

34,244,063

 

 

34,307,038

 

 

 

F-37

 


 

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

23. Commitments and Contingencies

Under various Federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, generated, released, manufactured or discharged from, on, at, under, or in a property. As such, the Company may be potentially liable for costs associated with any potential environmental remediation at any of its formerly or currently owned properties.

The Company conducts Phase I environmental reviews with respect to properties it acquires. These reviews include an investigation for the presence of asbestos, underground storage tanks and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Although such reviews are intended to evaluate the environmental condition of the subject property as well as surrounding properties, there can be no assurance that the review conducted by the Company will be adequate to identify environmental or other problems that may exist. Where a Phase II assessment is so recommended, a Phase II assessment is conducted to further determine the extent of possible environmental contamination. In all instances where a Phase I or II assessment has resulted in specific recommendations for remedial actions, the Company has either taken or scheduled the recommended remedial action. To mitigate unknown risks, the Company has obtained environmental insurance for most o f its properties, which covers only unknown environmental risks.

The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all Federal, state and local ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances. Management is not aware of any environmental liability that it believes would have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Management is unaware of any instances in which the Company would incur significant environmental costs if any or all properties were sold, disposed of or abandoned. However, there can be no assurance that any such non-compliance, liability, claim or expenditure will not arise in the future.

The Company is involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While the Company is unable to predict with certainty the amounts involved, the Company’s management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, the Company’s resulting liability, if any, will not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2008, the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, and other unrelated entities were named as defendants in an adversary proceeding brought by Mervyn’s LLC (“Mervyns”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In an Amended Complaint filed December 22, 2008, Mervyns asserts claims of fraudulent transfer and breach of fiduciary duty against the defendants based upon payments made by Mervyns in September 2004, in connection with its acquisition by an entity controlled by certain of the defendants. Mervyns seeks to recover from the defendants these allegedly fraudulent transfers, other unspecified damages, and attorney’s fees. The defendants’ response to the Amended Complaint is due April 3, 2009. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses in connection with this action and that the ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or consolidated financial condition.

The Company has arranged for the provision of nine separate letters of credit in connection with certain leases and investments. As of December 31, 2008, there were no outstanding balances under any of the letters of credit. If the letters of credit were fully drawn, the combined maximum amount of exposure would be $26.0 million.

24. Subsequent Events

During January 2009, the Company, through Fund III, purchased Cortlandt Towne Center for approximately $78.0 million. The property is a 640,000 square foot shopping center located in Westchester County, NY.

During January 2009, the Company purchased an additional $13.5 million in principal amount of its outstanding convertible debt, at a discount of approximately 24%.

During February 2009, The Kroger Co. purchased the fee at six locations in the Company’s Fund I Kroger/Safeway Portfolio for $14.6 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $4.5 million.

 

 

F-38

 


ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE III-REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2008

 

Description

 

Encumbrances

 

Land

 

Buildings &
Improvements

 

Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent
to Acquisition

 

Land

 

Buildings &
Improvements

 

Total

 

Accumulated
Depreciation

 

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction(c)

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Shopping Centers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Portfolio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crescent Plaza Brockton, MA

 

$

17,600

 

$

1,147

 

$

7,425

 

$

1,205

 

$

1,147

 

$

8,630

 

$

9,777

 

$

5,265

 

1984(a)

 

New Loudon Center Latham, NY

 

 

14,554

 

 

505

 

 

4,161

 

 

10,879

 

 

505

 

 

15,040

 

 

15,545

 

 

9,745

 

1982(a)

 

Ledgewood Mall Ledgewood, NJ

 

 

 

 

 

619

 

 

5,434

 

 

33,200

 

 

619

 

 

38,634

 

 

39,253

 

 

31,526

 

1983(a)

 

Mark Plaza Edwardsville, PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,268

 

 

4,690

 

 

 

 

8,958

 

 

8,958

 

 

6,336

 

1968(c)

 

Blackman Plaza Wilkes-Barre, PA

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

1,599

 

 

120

 

 

1,599

 

 

1,719

 

 

736

 

1968(c)

 

Plaza 422 Lebanon, PA

 

 

 

 

190

 

 

3,004

 

 

1,714

 

 

190

 

 

4,718

 

 

4,908

 

 

3,106

 

1972(c)

 

Route 6 Mall Honesdale, PA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,695

 

 

1,664

 

 

11,031

 

 

12,695

 

 

5,315

 

1995(c)

 

Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY

 

 

 

 

1,691

 

 

5,803

 

 

574

 

 

1,691

 

 

6,377

 

 

8,068

 

 

950

 

2002(c)

 

Amboy Rd. Shopping Ctr. Staten Island, NY

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,909

 

 

1,496

 

 

 

 

13,405

 

 

13,405

 

 

1,166

 

2005(a)

 

Abington Towne Center3 Abington, PA

 

 

 

 

799

 

 

3,197

 

 

1,994

 

 

799

 

 

5,191

 

 

5,990

 

 

1,897

 

1998(a)

 

Bloomfield Town Square3 Bloomfield Hills, MI

 

 

 

 

3,207

 

 

13,774

 

 

9,202

 

 

3,207

 

 

22,976

 

 

26,183

 

 

6,799

 

1998(a)

 

Walnut Hill Plaza Woonsocket, RI

 

 

23,500

 

 

3,122

 

 

12,488

 

 

1,840

 

 

3,122

 

 

14,328

 

 

17,450

 

 

4,139

 

1998(a)

 

Elmwood Park Plaza Elmwood Park, NJ

 

 

34,600

 

 

3,248

 

 

12,992

 

 

14,764

 

 

3,798

 

 

27,206

 

 

31,004

 

 

8,682

 

1998(a)

 

Merrillville Plaza Hobart, IN

 

 

26,250

 

 

4,288

 

 

17,152

 

 

1,587

 

 

4,288

 

 

18,739

 

 

23,027

 

 

5,416

 

1998(a)

 

Marketplace of Absecon3 Absecon, NJ

 

 

 

 

2,573

 

 

10,294

 

 

2,502

 

 

2,577

 

 

12,792

 

 

15,369

 

 

3,576

 

1998(a)

 

Clark Diversey Chicago, IL

 

 

 

 

10,061

 

 

2,773

 

 

 

 

10,061

 

 

2,773

 

 

12,834

 

 

208

 

2006(a)

 

Boonton Boonton, NJ

 

 

8,322

 

 

1,328

 

 

7,188

 

 

 

 

1,328

 

 

7,188

 

 

8,516

 

 

524

 

2006(a)

 

Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, PA

 

 

9,663

 

 

8,289

 

 

5,691

 

 

43

 

 

8,289

 

 

5,734

 

 

14,023

 

 

360

 

2006(a)

 

Third Avenue Bronx, NY

 

 

 

 

11,108

 

 

8,038

 

 

1,013

 

 

11,855

 

 

8,304

 

 

20,159

 

 

468

 

2006(a)

 

Hobson West Plaza3 Naperville, IL

 

 

 

 

1,793

 

 

7,172

 

 

726

 

 

1,793

 

 

7,898

 

 

9,691

 

 

2,342

 

1998(a)

 

Village Commons/ Smithtown Shopping Center Smithtown, NY

 

 

9,624

 

 

3,229

 

 

12,917

 

 

2,438

 

 

3,229

 

 

15,355

 

 

18,584

 

 

4,609

 

1998(a)

 

Town Line Plaza3 Rocky Hill, CT

 

 

 

 

878

 

 

3,510

 

 

7,269

 

 

907

 

 

10,750

 

 

11,657

 

 

7,129

 

1998(a)

 

Branch Shopping Center Village of the Branch, NY

 

 

15,526

 

 

3,156

 

 

12,545

 

 

777

 

 

3,156

 

 

13,322

 

 

16,478

 

 

3,646

 

1998(a)

 

The Methuen Shopping Center3 Methuen, MA

 

 

 

 

956

 

 

3,826

 

 

594

 

 

961

 

 

4,415

 

 

5,376

 

 

1,152

 

1998(a)

 

Gateway Shopping Center Burlington, VT

 

 

20,500

 

 

1,273

 

 

5,091

 

 

11,536

 

 

1,273

 

 

16,627

 

 

17,900

 

 

3,723

 

1999(a)

 

Mad River Station Dayton, OH

 

 

 

 

2,350

 

 

9,404

 

 

598

 

 

2,350

 

 

10,002

 

 

12,352

 

 

2,620

 

1999(a)

 

Pacesetter Park Shopping Center Ramapo, NY

 

 

12,485

 

 

1,475

 

 

5,899

 

 

1,121

 

 

1,475

 

 

7,020

 

 

8,495

 

 

2,102

 

1999(a)

 

239 Greenwich Greenwich, CT

 

 

26,000

 

 

1,817

 

 

15,846

 

 

502

 

 

1,817

 

 

16,348

 

 

18,165

 

 

4,009

 

1999(c)

 

West Shore Expressway Staten Island, NY

 

 

 

 

3,380

 

 

13,554

 

 

 

 

3,380

 

 

13,554

 

 

16,934

 

 

653

 

2007(a)

 

West 54th Street Manhattan, NY

 

 

 

 

16,699

 

 

18,704

 

 

28

 

 

16,699

 

 

18,732

 

 

35,431

 

 

810

 

2007(a)

 

Acadia 5-7 East 17th Street Manhattan, NY

 

 

 

 

3,212

 

 

7,671

 

 

 

 

3,212

 

 

7,671

 

 

10,883

 

 

142

 

2008(a)

 

 

 

F-39

 



ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE III-REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2008

 

Description

 

Encumbrances

 

Land

 

Buildings &
Improvements

 

Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent
to Acquisition

 

Land

 

Buildings &
Improvements

 

Total

 

Accumulated
Depreciation

 

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction(c)

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Fund I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarrytown Centre Westchester, NY

 

 

9,800

 

 

2,323

 

 

7,396

 

 

329

 

 

2,323

 

 

7,725

 

 

10,048

 

 

894

 

2004(a)

 

Granville Center Columbus, OH

 

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

8,744

 

 

59

 

 

2,186

 

 

8,803

 

 

10,989

 

 

1,425

 

2002(a)

 

Kroger/Safeway Various

 

 

4,793

 

 

 

 

47,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,745

 

 

47,745

 

 

33,024

 

2003(a)

 

Fund II:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Avenue New York, NY

 

 

11,423

 

 

 

 

12,627

 

 

673

 

 

 

 

13,300

 

 

13,300

 

 

649

 

2005(a)

 

Pelham Manor Westchester, NY

 

 

25,284

 

 

905

 

 

 

 

33,437

 

 

905

 

 

33,437

 

 

34,342

 

 

594

 

2004(a)

 

400 E. Fordham Road Bronx, NY

 

 

80,443

 

 

11,144

 

 

18,010

 

 

69,703

 

 

16,254

 

 

82,603

 

 

98,857

 

 

1,881

 

2004(a)

 

4650 Broadway/Sherman Ave New York, NY

 

 

19,000

 

 

25,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,267

 

 

 

 

25,267

 

 

 

2005(a)

 

216th Street New York, NY

 

 

25,500

 

 

7,261

 

 

 

 

20,237

 

 

7,261

 

 

20,237

 

 

27,498

 

 

762

 

2005(a)

 

161st Street Bronx, NY

 

 

30,000

 

 

16,679

 

 

28,410

 

 

261

 

 

16,679

 

 

28,671

 

 

45,350

 

 

2,459

 

2005(a)

 

Oakbrook Oakbrook, IL

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,906

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

6,923

 

 

6,923

 

 

1,853

 

2005(a)

 

Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY

 

 

3,265

 

 

5,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,322

 

 

 

 

5,322

 

 

 

2007(a)

 

Canarsie Plaza Brooklyn, NY

 

 

 

 

32,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,543

 

 

 

 

32,543

 

 

 

2007(a)

 

Pelham Manor Westchester, NY

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,161

 

 

240

 

 

 

 

10,401

 

 

10,401

 

 

127

 

2004(a)

 

ASOF II, LLC

 

 

34,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund III:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125 Main Street Assoc. Westport, CT

 

 

 

 

12,994

 

 

4,316

 

 

265

 

 

12,994

 

 

4,581

 

 

17,575

 

 

33

 

2007(a)

 

Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, NY

 

 

 

 

20,391

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,391

 

 

 

 

20,391

 

 

 

2007(a)

 

Suffern Self Storage Suffern, NY

 

 

4,944

 

 

4,561

 

 

7,484

 

 

 

 

4,561

 

 

7,484

 

 

12,045

 

 

157

 

2008(a)

 

Linden Self Storage1 Linden, NJ

 

 

 

 

3,515

 

 

6,139

 

 

 

 

3,515

 

 

6,139

 

 

9,654

 

 

136

 

2008(a)

 

Webster Self Storage1 Bronx, NY

 

 

 

 

1,041

 

 

5,506

 

 

 

 

1,041

 

 

5,506

 

 

6,547

 

 

111

 

2008(a)

 

Jersey City Self Storage1 Jersey City, NJ

 

 

 

 

2,377

 

 

9,654

 

 

 

 

2,377

 

 

9,654

 

 

12,031

 

 

205

 

2008(a)

 

Bronx Self Storage1 Bronx, NY

 

 

 

 

10,835

 

 

5,936

 

 

 

 

10,835

 

 

5,936

 

 

16,771

 

 

13

 

2008(a)

 

Lawrence Self Storage1 Lawrence, NY

 

 

 

 

6,977

 

 

12,688

 

 

 

 

6,977

 

 

12,688

 

 

19,665

 

 

248

 

2008(a)

 

Starr Avenue Self Storage2 Queens, NY

 

 

 

 

7,597

 

 

22,391

 

 

 

 

7,597

 

 

22,391

 

 

29,988

 

 

450

 

2008(a)

 

New Rochelle Self Storage2 Westchester, NY

 

 

 

 

1,977

 

 

4,769

 

 

 

 

1,977

 

 

4,769

 

 

6,746

 

 

94

 

2008(a)

 

Yonkers Self Storage2 Westchester, NY

 

 

 

 

3,121

 

 

17,457

 

 

 

 

3,121

 

 

17,457

 

 

20,578

 

 

337

 

2008(a)

 

Bruckner Blvd. Self Storage2 Bronx, NY

 

 

 

 

6,244

 

 

10,551

 

 

 

 

6,244

 

 

10,551

 

 

16,795

 

 

206

 

2008(a)

 

Ridgewood Self Storage Queens, NY

 

 

 

 

8,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,000

 

 

 

 

8,000

 

 

 

2008(c)

 

ASOF III, LLC

 

 

62,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underdeveloped land

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

Properties under development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70,423

 

 

 

 

70,423

 

 

70,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

$

654,729

 

$

286,023

 

$

498,620

 

$

322,230

 

$

294,132

 

$

812,741

 

$

1,106,873

 

$

174,809

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

Notes:

(1)

These properties serve as collateral for the financing with GEMSA, in the amount of $41,500

(2)

These properties serve as collateral for the financing with Wachovia, in the amount of $34,322

(3)

These properties serve as collateral for the financing with Bank of America, N.A. in the amount of $48,900

 

 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE III-REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2008

1. Depreciation and investments in buildings and improvements reflected in the statements of income is calculated over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:

Buildings: 30 to 40 years

Improvements: Shorter of lease term or useful life

2. The aggregate gross cost of property included above for Federal income tax purposes was $416.9 million as of December 31, 2008

3. (a) Reconciliation of Real Estate Properties:

The following table reconciles the real estate properties from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 

 

 

 


 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

833,694

 

$

629,902

 

$

650,945

 

Transfers (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(131,341

)

Other improvements

 

 

103,476

 

 

75,776

 

 

40,523

 

Property Acquired

 

 

169,703

 

 

128,016

 

 

69,775

 

 

 



 



 



 

Balance at end of year

 

$

1,106,873

 

$

833,694

 

$

629,902

 

 

 



 



 



 

Notes:

(1)

Reflects the change in accounting for the Brandywine Portfolio following the recapitalization of the investment in January 2006 (Note 1).

3. (b) Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation:

The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 

 

 

 
 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 


 


 


 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

150,494

 

$

130,708

 

$

118,308

 

Depreciation related to real estate

 

 

24,315

 

 

19,786

 

 

12,400

 

 

 



 



 



 

Balance at end of year

 

$

174,809

 

$

150,494

 

$

130,708

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

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