Paramount Group, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2015 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended: September 30, 2015

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

For the transition period from To

Commission File Number: 001-36746

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

32-0439307

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1633 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 237-3100

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer	o		Accelerated Filer	o
Non-Accelerated Filer	x	(Do not check if smaller reporting company)	Smaller Reporting Company	o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x

As of November 2, 2015, there were 212,111,937 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

Table of Contents

Item		Page Number
Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	3
	Consolidated Statements of Income of the Company (Unaudited) for the three and nine months
	ended September 30, 2015	4
	Combined Consolidated Statements of Income of the Predecessor (Unaudited) for the three
	and nine months ended September 30, 2014	5
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income of the Company (Unaudited) for the three and nine
	months ended September 30, 2015	6
	Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) of the Company for the nine months
	ended September 30, 2015 and the Predecessor for the nine months ended September 30, 2014	7
	Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) of the Company for the nine months
	ended September 30, 2015 and the Predecessor for the nine months ended September 30, 2014	8
	Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	10
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	35
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	54
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	55

Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	56
Item 1A.	RiskFactors	56
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	56
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	56
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	56
Item 5.	Other Information	56
Item 6.	Exhibits	56
Signatures		57

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	The Company
ASSETS	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Rental property, at cost
Land	$	2,042,071		$	2,042,071
Buildings and improvements		5,567,789			5,488,168
		7,609,860			7,530,239
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(202,105	)		(81,050	)
Rental property, net		7,407,755			7,449,189
Real estate fund investments		336,393			323,387
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		6,537			5,749
Cash and cash equivalents		418,095			438,599
Restricted cash		92,696			55,728
Marketable securities		20,365			20,159
Deferred rent receivable		58,117			8,267
Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance of $365 and $333 in 2015 and 2014, respectively		12,313			7,692
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization of $14,311 and $10,859 in 2015 and 2014, respectively		54,467			39,165
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $116,935 and $20,509 in 2015 and 2014, respectively		546,432			669,385
Other assets		33,636			13,121
Total assets	$	8,986,806		$	9,030,441

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Mortgages and notes payable	$	2,853,735		$	2,852,287
Credit facility	-				-
Due to affiliates		27,299			27,299
Loans payable to noncontrolling interests		44,822			42,195
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		97,157			93,472
Dividends and distributions payable		25,066			-
Deferred income taxes		2,560			2,861
Interest rate swap liabilities		163,301			194,196
Intangible liabilities, net of accumulated amortization of $29,730 and $3,757 in 2015 and 2014, respectively		193,042			219,228
Other liabilities		44,958			43,950
Total liabilities		3,451,940			3,475,488
Commitments and contingencies
Paramount Group, Inc. equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value per share; authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 212,111,937 and 212,106,718 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively		2,122			2,122
Additional paid-in-capital		3,893,984			3,851,432
Earnings (less than) in excess of distributions		(24,874	)		57,308
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(15,389	)		-
Paramount Group, Inc. equity		3,855,843			3,910,862
Noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		781,343			685,888
Operating Partnership (51,660,088 and 51,543,993 units outstanding in 2015 and 2014, respectively)		897,680			958,203
Total equity		5,534,866			5,554,953
Total liabilities and equity	$	8,986,806		$	9,030,441

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
REVENUES:
Rental income	$	146,470		$	435,630
Tenant reimbursement income		14,405			39,956
Fee and other income		6,851			16,294
Total revenues		167,726			491,880
EXPENSES:
Operating		63,354			183,019
Depreciation and amortization		70,654			223,658
General and administrative		6,666			28,412
Acquisition and transaction related costs		485			9,832
Total expenses		141,159			444,921
Operating income		26,567			46,959
Income from real estate fund investments		10,933			30,226
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		1,458			4,444
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		15,772			49,497
Interest and other income (loss), net		(1,763	)		(397	)
Interest and debt expense		(42,821	)		(126,945	)
Net income before income taxes		10,146			3,784
Income tax expense		(789	)		(2,706	)
Net income		9,357			1,078
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		(7,969	)		(17,641	)
Operating Partnership		(272	)		3,239
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	1,116		$	(13,324	)


INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC:
Income (loss) per common share	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)
Weighted average shares outstanding		212,106,718			212,106,718

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED:
Income (loss) per common share	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)
Weighted average shares outstanding		212,108,079			212,106,718

DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.095		$	0.324		⁽¹⁾


⁽¹⁾ Includes the $0.039 cash dividend for the 38 day period following the completion of our initial public offering and related formation transactions and ending on December 31, 2014

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

	The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
REVENUES:
Rental income	$	8,775		$	25,087
Tenant reimbursement income		370			1,266
Distributions from real estate fund investments		5,086			16,333
Realized and unrealized gains, net		43,233			123,150
Fee and other income		13,928			25,510
Total revenues		71,392			191,346
EXPENSES:
Operating		4,431			12,184
Depreciation and amortization		2,982			8,548
General and administrative		5,630			18,078
Profit sharing compensation		3,392			11,624
Other		1,271			5,172
Total expenses		17,706			55,606
Operating income		53,686			135,740
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		1,777			3,812
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps		(477	)		(673	)
Interest and other income, net		1			1,707
Interest and debt expense		(8,015	)		(23,802	)
Net income before income taxes		46,972			116,784
Income tax expense		(820	)		(7,925	)
Net income		46,152			108,859
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(33,248	)		(86,381	)
Net income attributable to the Predecessor	$	12,904		$	22,478

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Net income	$	9,357		$	1,078
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in value of interest rate swaps		(18,602	)		(18,602	)
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures		78			(535	)
Comprehensive loss		(9,167	)		(18,059	)
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		(7,969	)		(17,641	)
Operating Partnership		3,356			6,987
Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,780	)	$	(28,713	)

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

	Common Shares																Noncontrolling Interests in
(Amounts in thousands)	Shares		Amount		Additional Paid in Capital			Earnings (Less than) In Excess of Distributions			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Predecessor Shareholders' Equity			Consolidated Joint Ventures and Funds			Operating Partnership			Total Equity
The Predecessor
Balance as of December 31, 2013		-	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	321,769		$	1,703,675		$	-		$	2,025,444
Net income		-		-		-			-			-			22,478			86,381			-			108,859
Contributions		-		-		-			-			-			9,188			213,812			-			223,000
Distributions		-		-		-			-			-			(53,206	)		(139,282	)		-			(192,488	)
Balance as of September 30, 2014		-	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	300,229		$	1,864,586		$	-		$	2,164,815


The Company
Balance as of December 31, 2014		212,107	$	2,122	$	3,851,432		$	57,308		$	-		$	-		$	685,888		$	958,203		$	5,554,953
Net (loss) income		-		-		-			(13,324	)		-			-			17,641			(3,239	)		1,078
Common shares and units issued under Omnibus share plan		5		-		(2,131	)		-			-			-			-			2,131			-
Dividends and distributions		-		-		-			(68,724	)		-			-			-			(16,738	)		(85,462	)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		-		-		-			-			-			-			133,111			-			133,111
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		-		-		-			-			-			-			(54,975	)		-			(54,975	)
Change in value of interest rate swaps		-		-		-			-			(14,959	)		-			-			(3,643	)		(18,602	)
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of unconsolidated joint ventures		-		-		-			-			(430	)		-			-			(105	)		(535	)
Adjustments to noncontrolling interests		-		-		43,981			-			-			-			-			(43,981	)		-
Amortization of equity awards		-		-		1,172			-			-			-			-			5,052			6,224
Other		-		-		(470	)		(134	)		-			-			(322	)		-			(926	)
Balance as of September 30, 2015		212,112	$	2,122	$	3,893,984		$	(24,874	)	$	(15,389	)	$	-		$	781,343		$	897,680		$	5,534,866

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

	The Company			The Predecessor
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	1,078		$	108,859
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		223,658			8,548
Unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps		(49,497	)		673
Straight-lining of rental income		(49,859	)		135
Realized and unrealized gains, net, on real estate fund investments		(15,363	)		(123,150	)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		(4,444	)		(3,812	)
Distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures		3,102			2,039
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net		(3,239	)		-
Amortization of deferred financing costs		1,754			325
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities		1,087			(1,082	)
Non-cash stock based compensation expense		6,224			-
Other non-cash adjustments		5,100			5,371
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash		(11,290	)		(2,214	)
Real estate fund investments		2,357			(34,515	)
Accounts and other receivables		(4,621	)		(12,377	)
Deferred charges		(18,754	)		600
Other assets		(21,441	)		(980	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(8,343	)		(2,523	)
Profit sharing payable		-			(2,689	)
Deferred income taxes		(301	)		15,904
Other liabilities		1,008			6
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		58,216			(40,882	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of, and additions to, rental properties		(68,484	)		(65,637	)
Changes in restricted cash		(26,971	)		(12	)
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures		19			1,329
Net cash used in investing activities		(95,436	)		(64,320	)

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

(UNAUDITED)

	The Company			The Predecessor
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		133,111			213,812
Dividends paid to common stockholders and unitholders		(60,396	)		-
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		(54,975	)		(139,282	)
Repayment of mortgage notes and loans payable		(1,024	)		(1,877	)
Contributions from Predecessor shareholders		-			9,188
Distributions to Predecessor shareholders		-			(53,206	)
Proceeds from loans payable to noncontrolling interests		-			39,075
Offering costs		-			(15,063	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		16,716			52,647

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(20,504	)		(52,555	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		438,599			307,161
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	418,095		$	254,606


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash payments for interest	$	119,278		$	17,000
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	$	1,968		$	6,039

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Dividends and distributions declared but not yet paid	$	25,066		$	-
Change in value of forward interest rate swap		18,602			-
Additions to real estate included in accounts payable and accrued expenses		12,028			-
(Purchases) sale of marketable securities		(1,293	)		6,681

See notes to combined consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

1.	Organization and Business

As used in these consolidated and combined financial statements, unless indicated otherwise, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and “Paramount” refer to Paramount Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, upon completion of the Formation Transactions (as more fully described below) and the initial public offering of common stock.

We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. As of September 30, 2015, our portfolio consisted of 12 Class A office properties aggregating approximately 10.4 million square feet that had an occupancy rate of 91.1%.

We were incorporated in Maryland as a corporation on April 14, 2014 to continue the business of our Predecessor, as defined, and did not have any meaningful operations until the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and the assets of the Property Funds, as defined, that it controlled, as well as the interests of unaffiliated third parties in certain properties. Our properties were acquired through a series of Formation Transactions (the “Formation Transactions”) concurrently with our initial public offering of 150,650,000 common shares at a public offering price of $17.50 per share on November 24, 2014 (the “Offering”).

We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 80.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2015.

Our Predecessor

Our Predecessor is not a legal entity but a combination of entities under common control as they were entities controlled by members of the Otto Family that held various assets, including interests in (i) 15 private equity real estate funds controlled by our Predecessor (which included nine primary funds and six parallel funds) (collectively, the “Funds”) that owned interests in 12 properties, (ii) a wholly-owned property, Waterview, in Rosslyn, Virginia and (iii) three partially owned properties in New York, NY (See Note 4, Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures).

Below is a summary of the 15 private equity real estate funds that were controlled by our Predecessor prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions.

The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Property Funds”:

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund I, L.P. (“Fund I”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund II, L.P. (“Fund II”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund III, L.P. (“Fund III”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (“Fund IV”)

•

PGREF IV Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund IV Cayman”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (CIP), L.P. (“Fund V CIP”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (Core), L.P. (“Fund V Core”)

•

PGREF V (Core) Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund V Cayman”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII, LP (“Fund VII”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII-H, LP (“Fund VII-H”)

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

The following fund was formed to acquire, develop and manage the residential development project at 75 Howard Street:

•

Paramount Group Residential Development Fund, LP (“Residential Fund”)

The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Alternative Investment Funds”:

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“PGRESS”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–H, L.P. (“PGRESS–H”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–A, L.P. (“PGRESS–A”)

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (“Fund VIII”)

The Property Funds and Residential Fund owned interests in the following properties:

•1633 Broadway, New York, NY

•60 Wall Street, New York, NY

•900 Third Avenue, New York, NY

•31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

•1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

•One Market Plaza, San Francisco, CA

•50 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA

•75 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

•Liberty Place, Washington, D.C.

•1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

•2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

•425 Eye Street, Washington, D.C.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements include the accounts of Paramount and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership. All significant inter-company amounts have been eliminated. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, result of operations and changes in the cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC.

We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Our Predecessor’s combined financial statements included all the accounts of our Predecessor, including its interests in (i) the Funds, (ii) Waterview and (iii) the three partially-owned properties. Our Predecessor evaluated each of the Funds pursuant to the control model of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810-20, Consolidation—Control of Partnerships and Similar Entities and concluded that based on its rights and responsibilities as the sole managing member of the general partner it should consolidate each of the Funds. With the exception of the Residential Fund, which is carried at historical cost, each of the Funds qualify as investment companies pursuant to Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC 946”); accordingly, the underlying real estate investments are carried at fair value, which was retained in consolidation by our Predecessor.

Upon completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled, other than their interests in 60 Wall Street, 50 Beale Street, and a residual 2.0% interest in One Market Plaza. In addition, as part of the Formation Transactions, we also acquired the interests of certain unaffiliated third parties in 1633 Broadway, 31 West 52nd Street and 1301 Avenue of the Americas. These transactions were accounted for as transactions among entities under common control. However, since the assets that we acquired from our Predecessor are no longer held by funds which qualify for investment company accounting, we account for these assets following the Formation Transactions using historical cost accounting. As a result, our consolidated financial statements following the Formation Transactions, differ significantly from, and are not comparable with, the historical financial position and results of operations of our Predecessor.

Significant Accounting Policies

There were no material changes to our significant accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Segment Reporting

Upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions, we acquired substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and substantially all of the assets of the Property Funds that it controlled. Our business, following the Formation Transactions, is comprised of one reportable segment. We have determined that our properties have similar economic characteristics to be aggregated into one reportable segment (operating, leasing and managing office properties). Our determination was based primarily on our method of internal reporting. Our Predecessor historically operated an integrated business that consisted of three reportable segments, (i) Owned Properties, (ii) Managed Funds and (iii) a Management Company. The Owned Properties segment consisted of properties in which our Predecessor had a direct or indirect ownership interest, other than properties that it owned through its private equity real estate funds. The Managed Funds segment consisted of the private equity real estate funds. In addition, our Predecessor included a Management Company that performed property management and asset management services and certain general and administrative level functions, including legal and accounting, as a separate reportable segment.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

In May 2014, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2014-09") Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certain additional disclosures. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2014-12”) to ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 requires an entity to treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share based award has ended, as a performance condition that affects vesting. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2015-02 on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-03”) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs to ASC Topic 835, Interest – Imputation of Interest. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of debt issuance costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-15”) Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at 18 June 2015 EITF Meeting. ASU 2015-15 clarifies the exclusion of line-of-credit arrangements from the scope of ASU 2015-03. Therefore, debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements can be deferred and presented as an asset that is subsequently amortized over the time of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The adoption of these updates on January 1, 2016 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-16”) Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments to ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement to retrospectively account for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination. ASU 2015-16 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update on January 1, 2016 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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3.	Real Estate Fund Investments

Real estate fund investments are presented at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and are comprised of (i) Property Funds and (ii) Alternative Investment Funds.

The Company

Below is a summary of the fair value of fund investments on our consolidated balance sheets.


(Amounts in thousands)	As of
Balance Sheet	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Real Estate Fund Investments:
Property Funds	$	195,262	$	183,216
Alternative Investment Funds		141,131		140,171
Total	$	336,393	$	323,387

Below is a summary of the income from fund investments on our consolidated statements of income.


(Amounts in thousands)	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Investment income	$	3,445		$	10,793
Investment expenses		239			430
Net investment income		3,206			10,363
Net realized gains		11,955			11,955
Previously recorded unrealized gains on exited investments		(6,790	)		(6,058	)
Net unrealized gains		2,562			13,966
Income from real estate fund investments	$	10,933		$	30,226

Property Funds

The purpose of the Property Funds is to invest in office buildings and related facilities primarily in New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. As of September 30, 2015, the Property Funds were comprised of (i) Fund II, (ii) Fund III, (iii) Fund VII and (iv) Fund VII-H.

The following is a summary of the investments of our Property Funds.

				As of September 30, 2015
	% Ownership			60 Wall Street			One Market Plaza				50 Beale Street
Fund II		10.0	%		46.3	%		-				-
Fund III		3.1	%		16.0	%		2.0	%			-
Fund VII/VII-H		7.2	%		-			-				42.8	%
Total Property Funds					62.3	%		2.0	%			42.8	%
Other Investors					37.7	%		98.0	%	⁽¹⁾		57.2	%
Total					100.0	%		100.0	%			100.0	%

⁽¹⁾	Includes a 49.0% direct ownership interest held by us.

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Alternative Investment Funds

The purpose of the Alternative Investment Funds is to invest primarily in real estate related debt and preferred equity investments. As of September 30, 2015, the Alternative Investment Funds were comprised of (i) PGRESS, (ii) PGRESS-H, (iii) PGRESS-A and (iv) Fund VIII, which had an aggregate of $580,200,000 of committed capital, of which we have invested $86,600,000.

On September 1, 2015, PGRESS and PGRESS-H redeemed their preferred equity investment in One Court Square for $42,475,000 resulting in a realized gain on the investment of $7,455,000.

On September 30, 2015, Fund VIII made a $40,000,000 mezzanine loan secured by the equity interests in the owner of 1440 Broadway, a 751,546 square foot office and retail property located in Manhattan. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 600 bps, matures in October 2019 and has a one-year extension option. The loan is subordinate to $265,000,000 of other debt.

The following is a summary of the investments of our Alternative Investment Funds.


(Amounts in thousands)		%		Interest/			As of
Fund	Investment Type	Ownership		Dividend Rate		Initial Maturity	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Fund VIII	Mezzanine Loans	1.7%		6.0% - 8.3%		Oct-2019 - Jan-2022	$	86,813	$	45,947
PGRESS Funds	Preferred Equity Investments		4.9%		10.3%	Apr-2017 - Feb-2019		54,318		94,224
							$	141,131	$	140,171

The Predecessor

Below is a summary of realized and unrealized gains from real estate fund investments on our consolidated statement of income.


(Amounts in thousands)	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2014		September 30, 2014
Realized gains on real estate fund investments	$	33,432	$	33,432
Unrealized gains on real estate fund investments		9,801		89,718
Realized and unrealized gains, net	$	43,233	$	123,150

Asset Management Fees

Our predecessor earned asset management fees from the Funds it managed. Asset management fees and expenses related to Funds included in the combined consolidated statements of income are eliminated in combination and consolidation. The limited partners’ share of such fees are reflected as a reduction of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, which results in a corresponding increase in net income attributable to our Predecessor.

Below is a summary of the asset management fees earned by our Predecessor.


(Amounts in thousands)	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
Income Statement	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Gross asset management fees	$	7,795		$	22,731
Eliminated fees⁽¹⁾		(210	)		(991	)
Net asset management fees	$	7,585		$	21,740

⁽¹⁾	Eliminated fees reflect a reduction in asset management fees from the general partner interest in each of the Funds.

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The following tables summarize the income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 for each of the Property Funds’ underlying investments.

(Amounts in thousands)	Property Funds' Underlying Investments for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
Statements of Income	1633 Broadway			900 Third Ave			31 West 52nd St			1301 Ave of the Americas			One Market Plaza			Liberty Place			1899 Penn. Ave			2099 Penn. Ave			425 Eye St
Revenues:
Rental income	$	39,105		$	8,708		$	19,885		$	30,117		$	17,555		$	1,469		$	2,027		$	51		$	2,639
Tenant reimbursement income		4,667			800			1,601			2,488			346			475			962			2			214
Fee and other income		1,214			198			489			870			504			16			45			9			-
Total revenue		44,986			9,706			21,975			33,475			18,405			1,960			3,034			62			2,853
Expenses:
Building operating		15,441			4,249			6,424			13,113			7,264			1,161			1,303			1,231			1,415
Related party management fees		768			262			353			427			191			54			68			19			91
Operating		16,209			4,511			6,777			13,540			7,455			1,215			1,371			1,250			1,506
Depreciation and amortization		3,234			1,318			8,886			12,342			8,641			-			998			-			1,400
General and administrative		23			6			25			45			170			(4	)		(3	)		340			(30	)
Total expenses		19,466			5,835			15,688			25,927			16,266			1,211			2,366			1,590			2,876
Operating income (loss)		25,520			3,871			6,287			7,548			2,139			749			668			(1,528	)		(23	)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps		10,946			2,833			4,261			4,441			10,765			-			-			-			-
Interest and debt expense		(13,005	)		(3,735	)		(5,622	)		(15,699	)		(13,491	)		(945	)		(1,129	)		(1,489	)		(1,277	)
Unrealized depreciation on investment in real estate		-			-			-			-			-			(17	)		-			(5	)		-
Net income (loss) before taxes		23,461			2,969			4,926			(3,710	)		(587	)		(213	)		(461	)		(3,022	)		(1,300	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		-			-			-			-			-			22			97			-			21
Net income (loss)	$	23,461		$	2,969		$	4,926		$	(3,710	)	$	(587	)	$	(191	)	$	(364	)	$	(3,022	)	$	(1,279	)

(Amounts in thousands)	Property Funds' Underlying Investments for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Statements of Income	1633 Broadway			900 Third Ave			31 West 52nd St			1301 Ave of the Americas			One Market Plaza			Liberty Place			1899 Penn. Ave			2099 Penn. Ave			425 Eye St
Revenues:
Rental income	$	112,075		$	26,472		$	56,106		$	83,866		$	53,678		$	5,198		$	6,071		$	127		$	7,939
Tenant reimbursement income		10,580			2,314			4,090			6,922			1,007			1,659			3,069			5			1,041
Fee and other income		2,438			810			3,104			2,527			2,548			39			101			19			-
Total revenues		125,093			29,596			63,300			93,315			57,233			6,896			9,241			151			8,980
Expenses:
Building operating		42,320			12,332			17,941			38,801			21,265			3,329			3,908			3,454			4,319
Related party management fees		2,253			787			1,008			1,264			585			186			209			21			275
Operating		44,573			13,119			18,949			40,065			21,850			3,515			4,117			3,475			4,594
Depreciation and amortization		8,801			5,049			19,960			30,897			26,327			-			2,921			-			4,193
General and administrative		33			37			59			96			464			12			13			739			84
Total expenses		53,407			18,205			38,968			71,058			48,641			3,527			7,051			4,214			8,871
Operating income (loss)		71,686			11,391			24,332			22,257			8,592			3,369			2,190			(4,063	)		109
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps		23,891			5,768			8,549			10,566			21,209			-			-			-			-
Interest and debt expense		(38,630	)		(11,088	)		(16,691	)		(46,248	)		(40,563	)		(2,835	)		(3,386	)		(3,697	)		(3,797	)
Unrealized depreciation on investment in real estate		-			-			-			-			-			(506	)		-			(535	)		-
Net income (loss) before taxes		56,947			6,071			16,190			(13,425	)		(10,762	)		28			(1,196	)		(8,295	)		(3,688	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		-			-			-			-			-			(4	)		279			-			(2,294	)
Net income (loss)	$	56,947		$	6,071		$	16,190		$	(13,425	)	$	(10,762	)	$	24		$	(917	)	$	(8,295	)	$	(5,982	)

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4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	%
	Ownership at			As of
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Investments:
712 Fifth Avenue		50.0	%	$	3,038	$	1,697
Oder-Center, Germany		9.5	%		3,499		4,052
				$	6,537	$	5,749

The following table summarizes income from unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.


	%			The Company				The Predecessor
	Ownership at			Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended		Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Our share of Net Income (Loss):
712 Fifth Avenue		50.0	%	$	1,433	$	4,358	$	1,845		$	3,869
1325 Avenue of the Americas	n/a				-		-		(68	)		(57	)
900 Third Avenue ⁽¹⁾	n/a				-		-		-			-
Oder-Center ⁽²⁾		9.5	%		25		86		-			-
				$	1,458	$	4,444	$	1,777		$	3,812

⁽¹⁾

As of September 30, 2014, our Predecessor’s investment in 900 Third Avenue had a deficit balance and since our Predecessor had no obligations to fund operating losses, it did not recognize any losses in excess of its investment balance. All unrecognized losses were aggregated to offset future net income until all unrecognized losses were utilized.

⁽²⁾

We account for our interest in Oder-Center on a one quarter lag basis.

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712 Fifth Avenue

As of September 30, 2015, we own a 50.0% interest in a joint venture that owns 712 Fifth Avenue, which is accounted under the equity method. The following tables summarize 712 Fifth Avenue’s financial information as of the dates of and for the periods set forth below.

(Amounts in thousands)	As of
Balance Sheets	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Rental property, net	$	214,741		$	221,827
Other assets		42,418			46,126
Total assets	$	257,159		$	267,953

Mortgage and notes payable	$	246,500		$	246,500
Other liabilities		16,843			30,321
Total liabilities		263,343			276,821
Equity ⁽¹⁾		(6,184	)		(8,868	)
Total liabilities and equity	$	257,159		$	267,953


⁽¹⁾ The carrying amount of our investment in 712 Fifth Avenue is greater than our share of 712 Fifth Avenue's equity by approximately $6,131. This basis difference resulted from distributions in excess of the net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue.

	The Company						The Predecessor
(Amounts in thousands)	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
Income Statements	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Rental income	$	12,575		$	37,021		$	11,920		$	34,609
Tenant reimbursement income		1,059			3,795			1,116			3,385
Fee and other income		287			910			250			888
Total revenue		13,921			41,726			13,286			38,882

Operating		5,500			17,557			5,852			17,178
Depreciation and amortization		2,945			8,829			2,743			8,268
General and administrative		-			-			45			100
Total expenses		8,445			26,386			8,640			25,546
Operating income		5,476			15,340			4,646			13,336
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps		74			2,094			2,692			5,337
Interest and other income, net		3			8			-			-
Interest and debt expense		(2,687	)		(8,726	)		(3,650	)		(10,936	)
Net income	$	2,866		$	8,716		$	3,688		$	7,737

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5.	Intangible Assets and Liabilities

The following summarizes our intangible assets (primarily acquired above-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and intangible liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	As of
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Intangible assets:
Gross amount	$	663,367		$	689,894
Accumulated amortization		(116,935	)		(20,509	)
	$	546,432		$	669,385
Intangible liabilities:
Gross amount	$	222,772		$	222,985
Accumulated amortization		(29,730	)		(3,757	)
	$	193,042		$	219,228

Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental income of $1,477,000 and $3,239,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2016 is as follows.

(Amounts in thousands)
2016	$	20,130
2017		6,926
2018		8,832
2019		8,051
2020		6,677

Amortization of acquired in-place leases (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $29,376,000 and $100,006,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired in-place leases for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2016 is as follows.

(Amounts in thousands)
2016	$	87,347
2017		55,475
2018		49,128
2019		44,516
2020		39,002

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Debt

The following is a summary of our outstanding debt.

			Interest Rate at			Balance at
(Amounts in thousands)	Maturity Date	Fixed/Variable Rate	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Mortgages and notes payable
1633 Broadway
	Dec-2016	Fixed ⁽¹⁾		6.10	%	$	772,100	$	772,100
	Dec-2016	Variable		1.62	%		154,160		154,160
				5.35	%		926,260		926,260
900 Third Avenue
	Nov-2017	Fixed ⁽¹⁾		5.35	%		255,000		255,000
	Nov-2017	Variable		1.78	%		19,337		19,337
				5.10	%		274,337		274,337
31 West 52nd Street (64.2% interest)
	Dec-2017	Fixed ⁽¹⁾		5.74	%		337,500		337,500
	Dec-2017	Variable		1.70	%		75,990		75,990
				5.00	%		413,490		413,490
One Market Plaza (49.0% interest)	Dec-2019	Fixed ⁽¹⁾		6.14	%		856,183		853,711
Waterview	June-2017	Fixed		5.76	%		210,000		210,000
1899 Pennsylvania Avenue	Nov-2020	Fixed		4.88	%		89,465		90,489
Liberty Place	June-2018	Fixed		4.50	%		84,000		84,000
Total mortgages and notes payable				5.50	%	$	2,853,735	$	2,852,287

(1) Represents loans with variable interest rates that have been fixed by interest rate swaps (See Note 7, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities).

Revolving Credit Facility

As of September 30, 2015, there were no amounts outstanding under our senior unsecured revolving credit facility and $200,000,000 was reserved under a letter of credit.

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7. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We manage our market risk on variable rate debt by entering into interest rate swaps to fix the rate on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods through maturity. These interest rate swaps are accounted for as derivative instruments and, pursuant to ASC 815, are recorded on our balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps are accounted for based on the hedging relationship and their designation and qualification as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges.

Interest Rate Swaps – Non-designated Hedges

As of September 30, 2015, we had 23 interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $2.2 billion that were not designated as hedges. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that are not designated as hedges are recognized in earnings. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized unrealized gains of $15,772,000 and $49,497,000, respectively, from the changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps. The table below provides additional details on our interest rate swaps that are not designated as hedges.

	Notional				Strike			Fair Value as of
Property	Amount		Effective Date	Maturity Date	Rate			September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)
1633 Broadway	$	772,100	Dec-2006 to Jun-2008	Dec-2016		4.92	%	$	40,043	$	60,191
900 Third Ave		255,000	Nov-2007 to Nov-2012	Nov-2015 to Nov-2017		4.15	%		14,495		19,158
31 W 52nd Street		337,500	Dec-2007 to Dec-2012	Dec-2015 to Dec-2017		4.49	%		22,114		28,748
One Market Plaza		840,000	Aug-2007 to Aug-2012	Aug-2017		5.02	%		68,047		86,099
Total interest rate swap liabilities related to non-designated hedges								$	144,699	$	194,196

Interest Rate Swaps – Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

On September 16, 2015, we entered into three forward starting interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.0 billion in advance of the anticipated refinancing of the mortgage debt at 1633 Broadway. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (outside of earnings). In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized other comprehensive losses of $18,602,000 from the changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps. The table below provides additional details on our interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges.

	Notional				Strike			Fair Value as of
Property	Amount		Effective Date	Maturity Date	Rate			September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)
1633 Broadway	$	1,000,000	Dec-2015	Dec-2020 to Dec-2022		1.79	%	$	18,602	$	-
Total interest rate swap liabilities related to cash flow hedges								$	18,602	$	-

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8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component.

(Amounts in thousands)	Total			Pro rata share of OCI of unconsolidated joint ventures			Change in value of interest rate swaps
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(493	)	$	(493	)	$	-
OCI before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾		(14,896	)		63			(14,959	)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-			-			-
Net current period OCI		(14,896	)		63			(14,959	)
Balance as of September 30, 2015	$	(15,389	)	$	(430	)	$	(14,959	)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	-		$	-		$	-
OCI before reclassifications ⁽¹⁾		(15,389	)		(430	)		(14,959	)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		-			-			-
Net current period OCI		(15,389	)		(430	)		(14,959	)
Balance as of September 30, 2015	$	(15,389	)	$	(430	)	$	(14,959	)

⁽¹⁾ Net of amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership.

9. Noncontrolling Interests

Consolidated Joint Ventures and Funds

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds consists of (i) equity interests in properties that are not wholly owned by us but are consolidated into our financial results because we exercise control over the entities that own such properties and (ii) equity interests in funds that are consolidated into our financial results because we are the sole general partner of such Funds. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures and funds on our consolidated balance sheets aggregated $781,343,000 and $685,888,000, respectively.

Operating Partnership

Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership represents common units of the Operating Partnership that are held by third parties, including management and units issued to management under equity incentive plans. Common units of the Operating Partnership may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash. We, at our option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or common shares on a one-for-one basis. Since the number of common shares outstanding is equal to the number of common units owned by us, the redemption value of each common unit is equal to the market value of each common share and distributions paid to each common unitholder is equivalent to dividends paid to common stockholders. As of September 30, 2015, noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership on our consolidated balance sheets had a carrying amount of $897,680,000 and a redemption value of $867,889,000.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

10.

Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we held variable interests in PGRESS-A, PGRESS-H, Residential Fund Feeder and Fund VII-H, which were determined to be VIEs. We are required to consolidate our interests in these entities because we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly affect economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. The table below summarizes the assets and liabilities of these entities. The liabilities are secured only by the assets of the entities, and are non-recourse to us.

	Balance as of
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Investments, at fair value	$	16,854	$	17,136
Investments, at cost		63,587		63,550
Cash and restricted cash		871		4,976
Accounts and other receivables		454		-
Total VIE assets	$	81,766	$	85,662

Loans payable to noncontrolling interests	$	44,822	$	42,195
Other liabilities		309		131
Total VIE liabilities	$	45,131	$	42,326

11.	Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Financial Assets and Liabilities measured at Fair Value

Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consists of (i) real estate fund investments, (ii) marketable securities (which represent the assets in our deferred compensation plan, for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets) and (iii) interest rate swaps. The table below aggregates the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, based on their levels in the fair value hierarchy.

	As of September 30, 2015
(Amounts in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

Real estate fund investments:
Investments in Property Funds	$	195,262	$	-	$	-	$	195,262
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds		141,131		-		-		141,131
Total real estate fund investments		336,393		-		-		336,393
Marketable securities		20,365		20,365		-		-
Total assets	$	356,758	$	20,365	$	-	$	336,393

Interest rate swap liabilities	$	163,301		-	$	163,301		-
Total liabilities	$	163,301	$	-	$	163,301	$	-

	As of December 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Real estate fund investments:
Investments in Property Funds	$	183,216	$	-	$	-	$	183,216
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds		140,171		-		-		140,171
Total real estate fund investments		323,387		-		-		323,387
Marketable securities		20,159		20,159		-		-
Total assets	$	343,546	$	20,159	$	-	$	323,387

Interest rate swap liabilities	$	194,196		-	$	194,196		-
Total liabilities	$	194,196	$	-	$	194,196	$	-

Property Funds

At September 30, 2015, the Property Funds had three investments. These investments are classified as Level 3. We obtain third party appraisals at least annually. We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period. The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 1.0 to 10.0 years. Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit. Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space. Similarly, estimated real estate taxes and operating expenses are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods. Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs. The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting future cash flows (including anticipated sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate. The fair value of the investment is calculated by subtracting property level debt, if any, from the fair value of the property.

Significant unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on, among other factors, location and type of property. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of the Property Fund investments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

	As of September 30, 2015				As of December 31, 2014
Unobservable Quantitative Input	Range		Weighted average (based on fair value of investments)		Range	Weighted average (based on fair value of investments)
Discount rates		7.00%		7.00%	6.50% - 7.25%		6.83%
Terminal capitalization rates	5.00% - 6.00%			5.55%	5.50% - 6.00%		5.72%

The above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit. Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases, or decreases, in the fair values of these investments. The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows. Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value, respectively.

Alternative Investment Funds

At September 30, 2015, the investments in the Alternative Investment Funds were comprised of mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments. These investments are classified as Level 3. Estimates of the fair value of these investments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required and discounting it back to its present value at the appropriate risk adjusted interest rate. The balances are updated quarterly by a third party and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period.

Significant unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of these investments include credit spreads and preferred returns. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value, respectively. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of the investments in the Alternative Investment Funds at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

As of September 30, 2015

As of December 31, 2014

Unobservable Quantitative Input

Range

Weighted average (based on fair value of investments)

Range

Weighted average (based on fair value of investments)

Preferred return

7.32% - 11.10%

9.14%

8.50% - 14.00%

11.07%

The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of Real Estate Fund Investments that are classified as Level 3, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

	The Company						The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Beginning balance	$	335,545		$	323,387		$	2,402,987		$	2,158,889
Purchases		40,096			40,118			91,995			256,176
Sales		(42,475	)		(42,475	)		(221,661	)		(221,661	)
Net realized gains		7,455			7,455			33,432			33,432
Previously recorded unrealized gains on exited investments		(6,790	)		(6,058	)		-			-
Net unrealized gains		2,562			13,966			9,801			89,718
Ending Balance	$	336,393		$	336,393		$	2,316,554		$	2,316,554

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Interest Rate Swaps

Interest rate swaps are valued by a third-party specialist. The valuation of these interest rate swaps is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the interest rate swaps and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. Interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Financial assets not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consists of cash equivalents, and are classified as Level 1 as their carrying amount approximates their fair value, due to their short-term nature. Financial liabilities not measured at fair value include mortgages and notes payable. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. These instruments are classified as Level 2.

The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2015				As of December 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Cash equivalents	$	36,408	$	36,408	$	401,215	$	401,215
Total Assets	$	36,408	$	36,408	$	401,215	$	401,215


	As of September 30, 2015				As of December 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Mortgage and notes payable	$	2,853,735	$	2,802,234	$	2,852,287	$	2,796,842
Total Liabilities	$	2,853,735	$	2,802,234	$	2,852,287	$	2,796,842

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

12.	Fee and Other Income

The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income.

	The Company				The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2014
Fee income
Property management fees	$	1,559	$	4,274	$	3,615	$	11,630
Acquisition and disposition fees		400		400		6,270		7,308
Construction fees		36		147		1,872		4,302
Other fees		90		579		2,171		2,270
Total fee income		2,085		5,400		13,928		25,510
Other income ⁽¹⁾		4,766		10,894		-		-
Total fee and other income	$	6,851	$	16,294	$	13,928	$	25,510

⁽¹⁾	Other income is primarily comprised of (i) tenant payments for items such as after hour heating and cooling, freight elevator services and similar expenses and (ii) lease termination income.

13.	Interest and Other Income

The following table sets forth the details of interest and other income.

	The Company						The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plans ⁽¹⁾	$	(1,940	)	$	(845	)	$	(146	)	$	1,082
Interest and other income		177			448			147			625
Total interest and other income (loss)	$	(1,763	)	$	(397	)	$	1		$	1,707

⁽¹⁾	The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets is entirely offset by the change in the deferred compensation plan liabilities, which is included in general and administrative expenses.

14. Interest and Debt Expense

The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense.

	The Company				The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2014
Interest and debt expense	$	42,237	$	125,191	$	7,906	$	23,477
Amortization of deferred financing costs		584		1,754		109		325
Total interest and debt expense	$	42,821	$	126,945	$	8,015	$	23,802

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

15.	Incentive Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. As of September 30, 2015, we have 14,375,241 shares available for future grants under the Plan, if all awards granted are full value awards, as defined in the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. Stock based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $1,613,000, and $6,018,000, respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes $1,861,000 of expense related to the acceleration of vesting of the stock awards in connection with a separation agreement and release.

On April 1, 2015, the compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the board of directors approved the Company’s 2015 Performance Program (the “2015 Performance Program”), a multi-year performance-based equity compensation program. The purpose of the 2015 Performance Program is to further align the interests of the Company’s stockholders with that of management by encouraging the Company’s senior officers to create stockholder value in a “pay for performance” structure. Under the 2015 Performance Program, participants may earn awards in the form of LTIP Units of the Operating Partnership based on the Company’s total return to stockholders (“TRS”) over a three-year performance measurement period beginning on April 1, 2015 and continuing through March 31, 2018, on both an absolute basis and relative basis. One-half of the award is earned if the Company outperforms a predetermined absolute TRS and the other half is earned if the Company outperforms a predetermined relative TRS. Specifically, participants begin to earn awards under the 2015 Performance Program if the Company’s TRS for the performance measurement period equals or exceeds 21% on an absolute basis and exceeds the performance of the SNL Office REIT Index by 100 basis points on a relative basis, and awards will be fully earned if the Company’s TRS for the performance measurement period equals or exceeds 40% on an absolute basis and exceeds the performance of the SNL Office REIT Index by 700 basis points on a relative basis. Participants will not earn any awards under the 2015 Performance Program if the Company’s TRS during the performance measurement period does not meet these minimum thresholds. The number of LTIP Units that are earned if performance is above the minimum thresholds, but below the maximum thresholds, will be determined based on linear interpolation between the percentages earned at the minimum and maximum thresholds. During the performance measurement period, participants will receive per unit distribution equal to one-tenth of the per share dividends otherwise payable to the Company’s common stockholders with respect to their LTIP Units. If the LTIP Units are ultimately earned based on the achievement of the designated performance objectives, participants will receive cash or additional LTIP Units based on the amount the participants would have received if per unit distributions during the performance measurement period for the earned LTIP Units had equaled per share dividends paid to the Company’s common stockholders less the amount of distributions participants actually received during the performance measurement period.

If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards earned under the 2015 Performance Program will also be subject to vesting based on continued employment with the Company through April 1, 2020, with 50% of each award vesting following the conclusion of the performance period, and 25% vesting on each of April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2020. The fair value of awards granted under the 2015 Performance Program on the date of grant was $7,930,000 and is being amortized into expense over the five-year vesting period using a graded vesting attribution method.

Deferred Compensation

In connection with the Formation Transactions, we assumed a deferred compensation plan (the “1993 Plan”) from our Predecessor. The 1993 Plan permits certain management employees to defer certain percentages of their compensation, as defined. The assets of the 1993 Plan remain the sole property of the Company and are subject to the claims of its general creditors. The assets of the 1993 Plan are included in “marketable securities” and “restricted cash,” with an offsetting liability included in “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. Income from the mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan is included in “interest and other income” and this amount is entirely offset by expense from the mark-to-market of plan liabilities, which is included as a component of “general and administrative” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.

The 1993 Plan had a balance of $27,894,000 and $28,148,000 as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

16. Earnings Per Share

The following table provides a summary of net income (loss) and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic income per common share - which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and diluted loss per common share - which includes the weighted average common shares and dilutive share equivalents. Dilutive share equivalents may include our employee stock options and restricted stock.


	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2015
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Paramount Group, Inc. - basic and diluted	$	1,116	$	(13,324	)

Denominator:
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share - weighted average shares		212,107		212,107
Effect of dilutive employee stock options and restricted share awards⁽¹⁾		1		-
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share - weighted average shares		212,108		212,107

Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted	$	0.01	$	(0.06	)

(1) The effect of dilutive securities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 excludes an aggregate of 53,360 and 53,252 weighted average share equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.

17.	Related Party

Due to Affiliates

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had an aggregate of $27,299,000 of liabilities that were due to affiliates. These liabilities were comprised of a $24,500,000 note payable to CNBB-RDF Holdings, LP, which is an entity owned by Maren Otto, Katharina Otto-Bernstein and Alexander Otto, and a $2,799,000 note payable to a different entity owned by members of the Otto Family, both of which were made in lieu of certain cash distributions prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions. The notes are due in October 2017 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 0.50%.

Related Party Transactions

In the three months ended September 30, 2015, certain of the Property Funds that were controlled by our Predecessor, received an aggregate of $5,482,000 (of which our share was $121,000), for the reimbursement of certain costs and expenses, from CNBB-RDF Holdings, LP.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

18.	Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance

We carry commercial general liability coverage on our properties, with limits of liability customary within the industry. Similarly, we are insured against the risk of direct and indirect physical damage to our properties including coverage for the perils of flood and earthquake shock. Our policies also cover the loss of rental income during an estimated reconstruction period. Our policies reflect limits and deductibles customary in the industry and specific to the buildings and portfolio. We also obtain title insurance policies when acquiring new properties. We currently have coverage for losses incurred in connection with both domestic and foreign terrorist-related activities. While we do carry commercial general liability insurance, property insurance and terrorism insurance with respect to our properties, these policies include limits and terms we consider commercially reasonable. In addition, there are certain losses (including, but not limited to, losses arising from known environmental conditions or acts of war) that are not insured, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or the cost of insurance makes it, in our belief, economically impractical to maintain such coverage. Should an uninsured loss arise against us, we would be required to use our own funds to resolve the issue, including litigation costs. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry practice and, in the opinion of our management, the properties in our portfolio are adequately insured.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time, including claims arising specifically from the Formation Transactions, may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. Should any litigation arise in connection with the Formation Transactions, we would contest it vigorously. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.

The terms of our mortgage debt and certain side letters in place include certain restrictions and covenants which may limit, among other things, certain investments, the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens and the disposition or other transfer of assets and interests in the borrower and other credit parties, and requires compliance with certain debt yield, debt service coverage and loan to value ratios. In addition, our senior unsecured revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties, covenants, other agreements and events of default customary for agreements of this type with comparable companies. As of September 30, 2015, we believe we are in compliance with all of our covenants.

718 Fifth Avenue - Put Right

Prior to the Formation Transactions, an affiliate of our Predecessor owned a 25.0% interest in 718 Fifth Avenue, a five-story building containing 19,050 square feet of prime retail space that is located on the southwest corner of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York, (based on its 50.0% interest in a joint venture that held a 50.0% tenancy-in-common interest in the property). Prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions, this interest was sold to its partner in the 718 Fifth Avenue joint venture, who is also our partner in the joint venture that owns 712 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. In connection with this sale, we granted our joint venture partner a put right, pursuant to which the 712 Fifth Avenue joint venture would be required to purchase the entire direct or indirect interests held by our joint venture partner or its affiliates in 718 Fifth Avenue at a purchase price equal to the fair market value of such interests. The put right may be exercised at any time after the four-year anniversary of the sale of its interest in 718 Fifth Avenue (i.e., September 10, 2018) upon 12 months written notice with the actual purchase occurring no earlier than the five-year anniversary of such sale (i.e., September 10, 2019). If the put right is exercised and the 712 Fifth Avenue joint venture acquires the 50.0% tenancy-in-common interest in the property that will be held by our joint venture partner following the sale of its interest to our joint venture partner, we will own a 25.0% interest in 718 Fifth Avenue.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

19.	Segments Disclosure

The Company

The following tables provide selected results for each reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
	Owned
(Amounts in thousands)	Properties			Other			Total

Income Statement Data:
Revenues
Rental income	$	145,711		$	759		$	146,470
Tenant reimbursement income		14,405			-			14,405
Fee and other income		4,767			2,084			6,851
Total revenues		164,883			2,843			167,726
Total expenses		134,667			6,492			141,159
Operating income (loss)		30,216			(3,649	)		26,567
Income from real estate fund investments		-			10,933			10,933
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		1,433			25			1,458
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		15,772			-			15,772
Interest and other (loss) income, net		119			(1,882	)		(1,763	)
Interest and debt expense		(41,811	)		(1,010	)		(42,821	)
Net income before income taxes		5,729			4,417			10,146
Income tax (expense) benefit		275			(1,064	)		(789	)
Net income		6,004			3,353			9,357
Add:
Depreciation and amortization		70,366			288			70,654
General and administrative		-			6,666			6,666
Interest and debt expense		41,811			1,010			42,821
Acquisition and transaction related costs		-			485			485
Income tax (expense) benefit		(275	)		1,064			789
Net Operating Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		4,210			93			4,303
Less:
Income from real estate fund investments		-			(10,933	)		(10,933	)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		(1,433	)		(25	)		(1,458	)
Fee income		-			(2,085	)		(2,085	)
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		(15,772	)		-			(15,772	)
Interest and other (loss) income, net		(119	)		1,882			1,763
Net Operating Income ⁽¹⁾	$	104,792		$	1,798		$	106,590

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
	Owned
(Amounts in thousands)	Properties			Other			Total

Income Statement Data:
Revenues
Rental income	$	433,537		$	2,093		$	435,630
Tenant reimbursement income		39,956			-			39,956
Fee and other income		10,890			5,404			16,294
Total revenues		484,383			7,497			491,880
Total expenses		408,319			36,602			444,921
Operating income (loss)		76,064			(29,105	)		46,959
Income from real estate fund investments		-			30,226			30,226
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		4,358			86			4,444
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		49,497			-			49,497
Interest and other (loss) income, net		304			(701	)		(397	)
Interest and debt expense		(120,684	)		(6,261	)		(126,945	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes		9,539			(5,755	)		3,784
Income tax (expense) benefit		282			(2,988	)		(2,706	)
Net income (loss)		9,821			(8,743	)		1,078
Add:
Depreciation and amortization		222,822			836			223,658
General and administrative		-			28,412			28,412
Interest and debt expense		120,684			6,261			126,945
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares
by a former joint venture partner		-			5,872			5,872
Acquisition and transaction related costs		-			3,960			3,960
Income tax (expense) benefit		(282	)		2,988			2,706
Net Operating Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		12,084			278			12,362
Less:
Income from real estate fund investments		-			(30,226	)		(30,226	)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		(4,358	)		(86	)		(4,444	)
Fee income		-			(5,400	)		(5,400	)
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		(49,497	)		-			(49,497	)
Interest and other (loss) income, net		(304	)		701			397
Net Operating Income ⁽¹⁾	$	310,970		$	4,853		$	315,823

⁽¹⁾ Net Operating Income (“NOI”) is a metric used to measure the operating performance of a property. NOI consists of property-related revenue (which includes rental revenue, tenant reimbursement income and certain other income) less operating expenses (which includes building expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We use NOI internally as a performance measure and believe it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, our presentation of NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies.

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

The Predecessor

Our Predecessor historically operated an integrated business that consisted of three reportable segments, (i) Owned Properties, (ii) Managed Funds and (iii) a Management Company. The Owned Properties segment consisted of properties in which our Predecessor had a direct or indirect ownership interest, other than properties that it owned through its private equity real estate funds. The Managed Funds segment consisted of the private equity real estate funds. In addition, our Predecessor included a Management Company that performed property management and asset management services and certain general and administrative level functions, including legal and accounting, as a separate reportable segment.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Owned			Managed			Management
(Amounts in thousands)	Properties			Funds			Company			Eliminations			Total
Income Statement Data:
Revenues
Rental income	$	7,765		$	1,010		$	-		$	-		$	8,775
Tenant reimbursement income		370			-			-			-			370
Distributions from real estate fund investments		-			5,086			-			-			5,086
Realized and unrealized gains, net		-			43,233			-			-			43,233
Fee and other income		-			-			21,976			(8,048	)		13,928
Total revenues		8,135			49,329			21,976			(8,048	)		71,392
Total expenses		6,511			8,107			11,136			(8,048	)		17,706
Operating income		1,624			41,222			10,840			-			53,686
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		1,777			-			17,726			(17,726	)		1,777
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps		-			(477	)		-			-			(477	)
Interest and other income, net		(89	)		75			15			-			1
Interest and debt expense		(3,983	)		(4,032	)		-			-			(8,015	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes		(671	)		36,788			28,581			(17,726	)		46,972
Income tax expense		-			-			(820	)		-			(820	)
Net income (loss)		(671	)		36,788			27,761			(17,726	)		46,152
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		-			(33,248	)		-			-			(33,248	)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Predecessor	$	(671	)	$	3,540		$	27,761		$	(17,726	)	$	12,904

PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC. AND PARAMOUNT PREDECESSOR

NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Owned			Managed			Management
(Amounts in thousands)	Properties			Funds			Company			Eliminations			Total
Income Statement Data:
Revenues
Rental income	$	23,229		$	1,858		$	-		$	-		$	25,087
Tenant reimbursement income		1,266			-			-			-			1,266
Distributions from real estate fund investments		-			16,333			-			-			16,333
Realized and unrealized gains, net		-			123,150			-			-			123,150
Fee and other income		-			-			49,886			(24,376	)		25,510
Total revenues		24,495			141,341			49,886			(24,376	)		191,346
Total expenses		20,013			25,108			34,861			(24,376	)		55,606
Operating income		4,482			116,233			15,025			-			135,740
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		3,812			-			43,584			(43,584	)		3,812
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps		-			(673	)		-			-			(673	)
Interest and other income, net		1,258			431			18			-			1,707
Interest and debt expense		(11,648	)		(12,115	)		(39	)		-			(23,802	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes		(2,096	)		103,876			58,588			(43,584	)		116,784
Income tax expense		-			-			(7,925	)		-			(7,925	)
Net income (loss)		(2,096	)		103,876			50,663			(43,584	)		108,859
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		-			(86,381	)		-			-			(86,381	)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Predecessor	$	(2,096	)	$	17,495		$	50,663		$	(43,584	)	$	22,478

20.	Subsequent Events

On October 1, 2015, we completed the acquisition of the remaining 35.8% ownership interest that we did not own in 31 West 52nd Street from our joint venture partner for $378,000,000, comprised of $230,000,000 in cash and the assumption of $148,000,000 of existing debt.

On October 29, 2015, Fund VII and Fund VII-H completed the acquisition of 670 Broadway, a 77,480 square foot office building located in Manhattan, for $112,000,000, comprised of $42,000,000 in cash and $70,000,000 of initial mortgage debt.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the combined consolidated financial statements of that of our Predecessor, including the related notes included therein.

Forward-Looking Statements

We make statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation:

unfavorable market and economic conditions in the United States and globally and in New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco;

risks associated with our high concentrations of properties in New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco;

risks associated with ownership of real estate;

decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates;

the risk we may lose a major tenant;

limited ability to dispose of assets because of the relative illiquidity of real estate investments;

intense competition in the real estate market that may limit our ability to attract or retain tenants or release space;

insufficient amounts of insurance;

uncertainties and risks related to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and climate change;

risks associated with actual or threatened terrorist attacks;

exposure to liability relating to environmental and health and safety matters;

high costs associated with compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;

failure of acquisitions to yield anticipated results;

risks associated with real estate activity through our joint ventures and private equity real estate funds;

general volatility of the capital and credit markets and the market price of our common stock;

exposure to litigation or other claims;

loss of key personnel;

risks associated with breaches of our data security;

risks associated with our substantial indebtedness;

failure to refinance current or future indebtedness on favorable terms, or at all;

failure to meet the restrictive covenants and requirements in our existing debt agreements;

fluctuations in interest rates and increased costs to refinance or issue new debt;

risks associated with derivatives or hedging activity;

risks associated with high mortgage rates or the unavailability of mortgage debt which make it difficult to finance or refinance properties and could subject us to foreclosure;

risks associated with future sales of our common stock by our continuing investors or the perception that our continuing investors intend to sell substantially all of the shares of our common stock that they hold;

risks associated with the market for our common stock;

failure to qualify as a REIT;

compliance with REIT requirements, which may cause us to forgo otherwise attractive opportunities or liquidate certain of our investments; or

any of the other risks included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, including those set forth in Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. The reader should review carefully our financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Overview

We are a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on owning, operating, managing, acquiring and redeveloping high-quality, Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. We conduct our business through, and substantially all of our interests are held by, Paramount Group Operating Partnership LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). We are the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 80.4% of, the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2015.

We were incorporated in Maryland as a corporation on April 14, 2014 to continue the business of our Predecessor, as defined, and did not have any meaningful operations until the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of our Predecessor and assets of the Property Funds, as defined, that it controlled, as well as the interests of unaffiliated third parties in certain properties. Our properties were acquired through a series of Formation Transactions (the “Formation Transactions”) concurrently with our initial public offering of 150,650,000 common shares at a public offering price of $17.50 per share on November 24, 2014 (the “Offering”).

Objectives and Strategy

Our primary business objective is to enhance stockholder value by increasing cash flow from operations. The strategies we intend to execute to achieve this objective include:

Leasing available vacant space;

Releasing expiring space;

Maintaining a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on owning and operating Class A office properties in select central business district submarkets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco;

Redeveloping and repositioning properties to increase returns; and

Proactively managing our portfolio to increase occupancy and rental rates.

Acquisitions

Real Estate Fund Investments

On September 1, 2015, Paramount Group Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“PGRESS”) and Paramount Group Special Situations Fund-H, L.P. (“PGRESS-H”) redeemed their preferred equity investment in One Court Square for $42,475,000 resulting in a realized gain on the investment of $7,455,000.

On September 30, 2015, Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (“Fund VIII”) made a $40,000,000 mezzanine loan secured by the equity interests in the owner of 1440 Broadway, a 751,546 square foot office and retail property located in Manhattan. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 600 bps, matures in October 2019 and has a one-year extension option. The loan is subordinate to $265,000,000 of other debt.

On October 29, 2015, Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII, L.P. (“Fund VII”) and Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII-H, L.P. (“Fund VII-H”) completed the acquisition of 670 Broadway, a 77,480 square foot office building located in Manhattan, for $112,000,000, comprised of $42,000,000 in cash and $70,000,000 of initial mortgage debt.

Financial Results

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $1,116,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Funds from Operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders was $51,810,000, or $0.24 per diluted share. FFO includes the impact of certain “non-core” items that affect comparability, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common stockholders by $9,480,000, or $0.04 per diluted share. Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of these items, was $42,330,000, or $0.20 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $13,324,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. FFO attributable to common stockholders was $147,790,000, or $0.70 per diluted share. FFO includes the impact of certain “non-core” items that affect comparability, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO attributable to common stockholders by $20,182,000, or $0.10 per diluted share. Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes the impact of these items, was $127,608,000, or $0.60 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Non-core (income) expense:
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps	$	(15,772	)	$	(49,497	)
Acquisition and transaction related costs		485			3,960
Pro rata share of unrealized gains on interest rate swaps of unconsolidated joint ventures		(37	)		(1,047	)
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner		-			5,872
Predecessor income tax true-up		-			721
Severance costs		-			3,315
Total non-core (income) expense		(15,324	)		(36,676	)
Less non-core (income) expense attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		3,534			11,581
Operating Partnership		2,310			4,913
Non-core (income) expense attributable to common stockholders	$	(9,480	)	$	(20,182	)
Per diluted share	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.10	)

Portfolio Operations and Leasing Activity

As of September 30, 2015, our portfolio consisted of 12 Class A office properties aggregating approximately 10.4 million square feet that was 92.9% leased.

During the three months ended September 30, 2015, we leased 390,142 square feet at a weighted average initial rent of $80.97 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations during the three months, decreased portfolio wide leased percentage by 190 basis points from June 30, 2015. Of the 390,142 square feet leased in the three months, 325,217 square feet represents second generation space (space that has been vacant for less than twelve months) for which we achieved rental rate increases of 13.4% on a cash basis and 8.8% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the three months was 9.4 years and tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $7.66 per square foot per annum, or 9.5% of initial rent.

The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015	Total			New York			Washington, D.C.			San Francisco
Total square feet leased		390,142			306,824			16,453			66,865
Pro rata share of total square feet leased:		333,516			284,299			16,453			32,764
Initial rent ⁽¹⁾	$	80.97		$	78.73		$	80.35		$	100.68
Weighted average lease term (years)		9.4			10.0			5.6			5.9

Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot	$	71.89		$	75.83		$	67.65		$	39.78
Per square foot per annum	$	7.66		$	7.58		$	12.13		$	6.69
Percentage of initial rent		9.5	%		9.6	%		15.1	%		6.6	%

Rent concessions:
Average free rent period (in months)		7.8			8.5			6.4			2.6
Average free rent period per annum (in months)		0.8			0.9			1.1			0.4

Second generation space:
Square feet		325,217			281,525			16,453			27,239
Cash basis:
Initial rent ⁽¹⁾	$	80.61		$	78.71		$	80.35		$	100.46
Prior escalated rent ⁽²⁾	$	71.08		$	72.53		$	63.89		$	60.46
Percentage increase		13.4	%		8.5	%		25.8	%		66.2	%
GAAP basis:
Straight-line rent	$	77.43		$	75.88		$	73.22		$	95.99
Prior straight-line rent	$	71.15		$	72.98		$	57.75		$	60.29
Percentage increase		8.8	%		4.0	%		26.8	%		59.2	%

⁽¹⁾ Represents the weighted average cash basis starting rent per square foot and does not include free rent or periodic step-ups in rent.
⁽²⁾ Represents the weighted average cash basis rents (including reimbursements) per square foot at expiration.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we leased 745,942 square feet at a weighted average initial rent of $77.36 per square foot. This leasing activity, offset by lease expirations during the nine months, decreased portfolio wide leased percentage by 100 basis points from December 31, 2014. Of the 745,942 square feet leased during the nine months, 487,179 square feet represents second generation space for which we achieved rental rate increases of 14.1% on a cash basis and 13.0% on a GAAP basis. The weighted average lease term for leases signed during the nine months was 11.0 years and tenant improvements and leasing commissions on these leases were $7.64 per square foot per annum, or 9.9% of initial rent.

The following table presents additional details on the leases signed during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with GAAP.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015	Total			New York			Washington, D.C.			San Francisco
Total square feet leased		745,942			596,310			49,633			99,999
Pro rata share of total square feet leased:		659,209			560,576			49,633			49,000
Initial rent ⁽¹⁾	$	77.36		$	77.92		$	56.58		$	92.08
Weighted average lease term (years)		11.0			11.3			11.1			6.7

Tenant improvements and leasing commissions:
Per square foot	$	83.70		$	86.22		$	92.63		$	45.91
Per square foot per annum	$	7.64		$	7.61		$	8.35		$	6.90
Percentage of initial rent		9.9	%		9.8	%		14.8	%		7.5	%

Rent concessions:
Average free rent period (in months)		9.3			9.9			10.3			2.1
Average free rent period per annum (in months)		0.8			0.9			0.9			0.3

Second generation space:
Square feet		487,179			427,244			20,770			39,165
Cash basis:
Initial rent ⁽¹⁾	$	79.37		$	78.19		$	78.62		$	92.66
Prior escalated rent ⁽²⁾	$	69.54		$	70.66		$	64.86		$	59.87
Percentage increase		14.1	%		10.7	%		21.2	%		54.8	%
GAAP basis:
Straight-line rent	$	78.55		$	77.45		$	77.00		$	91.37
Prior straight-line rent	$	69.54		$	71.32		$	51.72		$	59.62
Percentage increase		13.0	%		8.6	%		48.9	%		53.3	%

⁽¹⁾ Represents the weighted average cash basis starting rent per square foot and does not include free rent or periodic step-ups in rent.
⁽²⁾ Represents the weighted average cash basis rents (including reimbursements) per square foot at expiration.

Our Predecessor

Below is a summary of the 15 private equity real estate funds that were controlled by our Predecessor prior to the completion of the Formation Transactions.

The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Property Funds”:

•

Paramount Group Real Estate Fund I, L.P. (“Fund I”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund II, L.P. (“Fund II”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund III, L.P. (“Fund III”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (“Fund IV”)

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PGREF IV Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund IV Cayman”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (CIP), L.P. (“Fund V CIP”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund V (Core), L.P. (“Fund V Core”)

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PGREF V (Core) Parallel Fund (Cayman), L.P. (“Fund V Cayman”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII, LP (“Fund VII”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VII-H, LP (“Fund VII-H”)

The following fund was formed to acquire, develop and manage the residential development project at 75 Howard Street:

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Paramount Group Residential Development Fund, LP (“Residential Fund”)

The following funds are collectively referred to herein as the “Alternative Investment Funds”:

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Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“PGRESS”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–H, L.P. (“PGRESS–H”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Special Situations Fund–A, L.P. (“PGRESS–A”)

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Paramount Group Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (“Fund VIII”)

The Property Funds and Residential Fund owned interests in the following properties:

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1633 Broadway, New York, NY

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60 Wall Street, New York, NY

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900 Third Avenue, New York, NY

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31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

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1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

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One Market Plaza, San Francisco, CA

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50 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA

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75 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

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Liberty Place, Washington, D.C.

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1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

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2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

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425 Eye Street, Washington, D.C.

Critical Accounting Policies

There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Segment Reporting

Recently Issued Accounting Literature

Results of Operations

The following pages summarize our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the combined consolidated historical results of operations of our Predecessor for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

As noted above, the acquisition of the properties from our Predecessor was accounted for as transactions among entities under common control. However, since the assets that we acquired from our Predecessor are no longer held by funds which qualify for investment company accounting, we account for these assets following the Formation Transactions using consolidated historical cost accounting. As a result, our consolidated financial statements following the Formation Transactions differ significantly from, and are not comparable with, the historical financial position and results of operations of our Predecessor.

Results of Operations – The Company – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Rental Income

Rental income was $146,470,000 and $435,630,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents rental income from the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.

Tenant Reimbursement Income

Tenant reimbursement income was $14,405,000 and $39,956,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents reimbursement income from tenants at the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.

Fee and Other Income

Fee and other income was $6,851,000 and $16,294,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of fee and other income.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2015
Fee and other income
Property management fees	$	1,559	$	4,274
Acquisition and disposition fees		400		400
Construction fees		36		147
Other fees		90		579
Total fee income		2,085		5,400
Other income ⁽¹⁾		4,766		10,894
Total fee and other income	$	6,851	$	16,294

⁽¹⁾ Other income is primarily comprised of (i) tenant payments for items such as after hour heating and cooling, freight elevator services and similar expenses and (ii) lease termination income.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $63,354,000 and $183,019,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents the operating expenses of the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization was $70,654,000 and $223,658,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents depreciation and amortization on the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting subsequent to the completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $6,666,000 and $28,412,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of general and administrative expenses.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
General and administrative expenses	$	8,606		$	29,257		⁽¹⁾
Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan ⁽²⁾		(1,940	)		(845	)
Total general and administrative expenses	$	6,666		$	28,412

⁽¹⁾ Includes $3,315 of severance costs.
⁽²⁾ The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liabilities is entirely offset by the change in the mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan assets, which is included in interest and other income (loss).

Acquisition and Transaction Related Costs

Acquisition and transaction related costs were $485,000 and $9,832,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and are primarily comprised of legal and professional fees related to potential acquisitions and capital raising costs in connection with real estate fund investments. Acquisition and transaction related costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 also includes $5,872,000 of transfer taxes incurred in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner.

Income from Real Estate Fund Investments

Income from real estate fund investments was $10,933,000 and $30,226,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents income from the remaining private equity real estate funds that we consolidate. The following table sets forth the details of income from real estate fund investments.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Investment income	$	3,445		$	10,793
Investment expenses		239			430
Net investment income		3,206			10,363
Net realized gains		11,955			11,955
Previously recorded unrealized gains on exited investments		(6,790	)		(6,058	)
Net unrealized gains		2,562			13,966
Income from real estate fund investments	$	10,933		$	30,226

Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $1,458,000 and $4,444,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and primarily represents our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue.

Unrealized Gains on Interest Rate Swaps

Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps was $15,772,000 and $49,497,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap derivative instruments.

Interest and Other Income (Loss), net

Interest and other income (loss), net was a loss of $1,763,000 and $397,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of interest and other income (loss).

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plan ⁽¹⁾	$	(1,940	)	$	(845	)
Interest and other income		177			448
Total interest and other income (loss)	$	(1,763	)	$	(397	)

⁽¹⁾ The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets is entirely offset by the change in the mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan liabilities, which is included in general and administrative expenses.

Interest and Debt Expense

Interest and debt expense was $42,821,000 and $126,945,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents interest cost on the 11 properties that we consolidate using historical cost accounting upon completion of the Offering and Formation Transactions. Interest and debt expense also includes $584,000 and $1,754,000 of amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $789,000 and $2,706,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The nine months ended September 30, 2015, includes $683,000 related to Predecessor income tax true-up.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Joint Ventures and Funds

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures was $32,000 and $964,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures: 31 West 52nd Street and One Market Plaza. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated funds was $7,937,000 and $16,677,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and represents the net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests in our private equity real estate funds that we consolidate.

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership

Net (income) or loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership represents net income or loss attributable to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we allocated $272,000 of income and $3,239,000 of loss, respectively, to the unitholders of the Operating Partnership.

Results of Operations – The Predecessor – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Rental Income

Rental income in the period for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents rental income from Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations were reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Rental income was $8,775,000 and $25,087,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Tenant Reimbursement Income

Tenant reimbursement income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents reimbursement income from tenants at Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Tenant reimbursement income was $370,000 and $1,266,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Distributions from Real Estate Fund Investments

Distributions from real estate fund investments comprise distributions received from our private equity real estate funds and were $5,086,000 and $16,333,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Realized and Unrealized Gains, Net

Realized and unrealized gains, net consist of the net realized and unrealized appreciation in the fair value of our private equity real estate fund investments. Realized and unrealized gains, net were $43,233,000 and $123,150,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Fee and Other Income

Fee and other income was $13,928,000 and $25,510,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of fee and other income.

	The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2014		September 30, 2014
Fee and other income
Property management fees	$	3,615	$	11,630
Acquisition and disposition fees		6,270		7,308
Construction fees		1,872		4,302
Other fees		2,171		2,270
Total fee and other income	$	13,928	$	25,510

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents the operating expenses of Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor, and the cost of operating and managing the portfolio of properties owned by our Predecessor as well as the private real estate funds that it controlled. Operating expenses were $4,431,000 and $12,184,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 represents depreciation and amortization on Waterview, the sole property for which direct property operations are reflected in the historical combined consolidated financial statements of our Predecessor. Depreciation and amortization was $2,982,000 and $8,548,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses were $5,630,000 and $18,078,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of general and administrative expenses.

	The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
General and administrative expenses	$	5,776		$	16,996
Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plans ⁽¹⁾		(146	)		1,082
Total general and administrative expenses	$	5,630		$	18,078

⁽¹⁾ The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liabilities is entirely offset by the change in the mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan assets, which is included in interest and other income.

Profit Sharing Compensation

Profit sharing compensation represents a portion of fee income and real estate appreciation attributable to our Predecessor’s private equity real estate fund business, which was payable to certain management employees through profit sharing arrangements. These arrangements ceased upon completion of the Offering and the Formation Transactions. Profit sharing compensation was $3,392,000 and $11,624,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Other Expenses

Other expenses were $1,271,000 and $5,172,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Other expenses include acquisition pursuit costs, fund formation costs and capital raising costs.

Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $1,777,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $1,845,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue, partially offset by (ii) a loss of $68,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 1325 Avenue of the Americas. Income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $3,812,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and is comprised of (i) $3,869,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 712 Fifth Avenue, partially offset by (ii) a loss of $57,000 from our 50% share of the equity in net earnings of 1325 Avenue of the Americas.

Unrealized Loss on Interest Rate Swaps

Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps was $477,000 and $673,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. These swaps relate to the debt of certain private equity real estate funds.

Interest and Other Income, net

Interest and other income, net was $1,000 and $1,707,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The following table sets forth the details of interest and other income

	The Predecessor
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
Mark-to-market of investments in our deferred compensation plans ⁽¹⁾	$	(146	)	$	1,082
Interest and other income		147			625
Total interest and other income	$	1		$	1,707

⁽¹⁾ The change resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets is entirely offset by the change in the mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan liabilities, which is included in general and administrative expenses.

Interest and Debt Expense

Interest and debt expense included for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 relates to interest incurred on the Waterview mortgage, the fund-level debt of the private equity real estate funds and preferred equity in the joint venture holding 1633 Broadway. Interest expense was $8,015,000 and $23,802,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $820,000 and $7,925,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in was $33,248,000 and $86,381,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and represents net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests of the private equity real estate funds.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity include existing cash balances, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under our $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which could be increased to $1.250 billion, subject to certain conditions. We expect that these sources will provide adequate liquidity over the next 12 months for all anticipated needs, including scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, existing and anticipated capital improvements, the cost of securing new and renewal leases, dividends to stockholders and distributions to unitholders, and all other capital needs related to the operations of our business. We anticipate that our long-term needs including debt maturities and the acquisition of additional properties will be funded by operating cash flow, mortgage financings and/or re-financings, and the issuance of long-term debt or equity.

Although we may be able to anticipate and plan for certain of our liquidity needs, unexpected increases in uses of cash that are beyond our control and which affect our financial condition and results of operations may arise, or our sources of liquidity may be fewer than, and the funds available from such sources may be less than, anticipated or required.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2015, we had $418,095,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $800,000,000 of borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of $200,000,000, which has been reserved under a letter of credit. On October 1, 2015, we used $230,000,000 of cash to acquire the remaining 35.8% equity interest that we did not previously own in 31 West 52nd Street from our joint venture partner.

As of September 30, 2015, our outstanding consolidated debt aggregated $2.854 billion. None of this debt is scheduled to mature in 2015 and the $926,260,000 mortgage debt on 1633 Broadway matures in December 2016. On September 16, 2015, we entered into three forward starting interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.0 billion in advance of the anticipated refinancing of this debt. We may refinance the remainder of our maturing debt when it comes due or refinance or prepay it early depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Dividend Policy

On September 15, 2015, we declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share of common stock for the third quarter ending September 30, 2015, which was paid on October 15, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2015. This dividend policy, if continued, would require us to pay out approximately $25,000,000 each quarter to common stockholders and unitholders.

Development and Redevelopment Expenditures

We are in the process of redeveloping the lobby and retail space at One Market Plaza, including new entrances along Spear, Steuart and Mission streets as well as public seating. The project, which is substantially complete, is estimated to cost approximately $25,000,000, of which $16,265,000 has been expended as of September 30, 2015.

We are also in the process of redeveloping the public plaza and below-grade retail space at 1633 Broadway. The project, which is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016, is estimated to cost approximately $15,000,000, of which $3,845,000 has been expended as of September 30, 2015.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2015, our unconsolidated joint ventures had $270,773,000 of outstanding indebtedness, of which our share was $125,556,000. We do not guarantee the indebtedness of unconsolidated joint ventures other than providing customary environmental indemnities and guarantees of specified non-recourse carveouts relating to specified covenants and representations; however, we may elect to fund additional capital to a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests), advances or partner loans in order to enable the joint venture to repay this indebtedness upon maturity.

Insurance

Other Commitments and Contingencies

We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others to which we may be subject from time to time, including claims arising specifically from the Formation Transactions, may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. Should any litigation arise in connection with the Formation Transactions, we would contest it vigorously. In addition, certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured and/or adversely impact our ability to attract officers and directors.

Inflation

Substantially all of our leases provide for separate real estate tax and operating expense escalations. In addition, many of the leases provide for fixed base rent increases. We believe inflationary increases in expenses may be at least partially offset by the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. We do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our historical financial position or results of operations.

Cash Flows

As noted above, we no longer account for the assets that we acquired from the private equity real estate funds that our Predecessor controlled under investment company accounting. Instead, we account for these assets using either consolidated historical cost accounting or the equity method. Moving from investment company accounting to consolidated historical cost accounting or the equity method resulted in a significant change in the classification of our cash flows. For example, the purchase and sale of underlying investments by our private equity real estate funds that utilize investment company accounting are treated as an operating activity and such purchases and sales are shown net of any related mortgage debt entered into upon acquisition or repaid upon sale. Purchases and sales that we engage in directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries other than these funds are treated as investing activities and any related mortgage debt entered into upon acquisition or repaid upon sale is treated as financing activities. Furthermore, all other property-level debt activity relating to properties owned by these funds is currently treated as operating activity, whereas debt activity engaged in directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries other than these funds is treated as financing activity. In addition, the net income of our Predecessor currently reflects significant unrealized gains or losses relating to properties owned by these funds. Any unrealized gains or losses are reversed to arrive at net cash flow provided by or used in operating activities. Gains or losses arising from sales of properties owned by us directly or through our consolidated subsidiaries will only be recognized by us when realized. The proceeds of such sales will be reflected in net cash provided by investing activities.

The Company – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Cash and cash equivalents were $418,095,000 and $438,599,000, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, a decrease of $20,504,000. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.

	Nine Months Ended
(Amount in thousands)	September 30, 2015
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	58,216
Investing activities		(95,436	)
Financing activities		16,716

Operating Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2015 – We generated $58,216,000 of cash from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily from $116,499,000 of net income before noncash adjustments and $3,102,000 of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, partially offset by $61,385,000 from net changes in operating assets and liabilities. Noncash adjustments of $115,421,000 were primarily comprised of depreciation and amortization, straight-lining of rental income, unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and changes in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to additions to deferred charges.

Investing Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2015 – We used $95,436,000 of cash for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to additions to rental properties of $68,484,000 and an increase in restricted cash of $26,971,000.

Financing Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2015 – We generated $16,716,000 of cash for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to contributions from noncontrolling interests of $133,111,000, partially offset by the payments of dividends to common stockholders and unitholders of $60,396,000 and distributions to noncontrolling interests of $54,975,000.

Predecessor

Cash and cash equivalents were $254,606,000 and $307,161,000 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, a decrease of $52,555,000. The following table sets forth the changes in cash flow.

	Nine Months Ended
(Amount in thousands)	September 30, 2014
Net cash (used in) provided by:
Operating activities	$	(40,882	)
Investing activities		(64,320	)
Financing activities		52,647

Operating Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor used $40,882,000 of cash for operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, primarily to fund real estate fund investments aggregating $34,515,000.

Investing Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor used $64,320,000 of cash for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This was primarily due to a $64,650,000 acquisition by a consolidated private equity fund, which is accounted under the historical cost accounting rather than Investment Company accounting, and $987,000 of additions to rental properties partially offset by distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures of $1,329,000.

Financing Activities

Nine months ended September 30, 2014 – Our Predecessor generated $52,647,000 of cash from financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily from contributions by noncontrolling interests and Predecessor shareholders of $213,812,000 and $9,188,000, respectively, and loans issued by noncontrolling interests of $39,075,000, partially offset by distributions to noncontrolling interests and Predecessor shareholders of $139,282,000 and $53,206,000, respectively, and offering costs of $15,063,000.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use and present NOI, Cash NOI, FFO and Core FFO, as supplemental measures of our performance. The summary below describes our use of these measures, provides information regarding why we believe these measures are meaningful supplemental measures of our performance and reconciles these measures from net income or loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Net Operating Income (“NOI”)

NOI is a metric we use to measure the operating performance of our property and consists of property-related revenue (which includes rental revenue, tenant reimbursement income and certain other income) less operating expenses (which includes building expenses such as cleaning, security, repairs and maintenance, utilities, property administration and real estate taxes). We also present Cash NOI, which deducts from NOI, straight-line rent adjustments and the amortization of above and below-market leases, including our share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition, we present our pro rata share of NOI and Cash NOI, which represents our share of NOI and Cash NOI of consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures, based on our percentage ownership in the underlying assets. We use these metrics internally as performance measures and believe they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because they reflect only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level. Other real estate companies may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and Cash NOI, and accordingly, our presentation of NOI and Cash NOI may not be comparable to other real estate companies.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to NOI and Cash NOI.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Reconciliation of net income to NOI and Cash NOI:
Net income	$	9,357		$	1,078
Add:
Depreciation and amortization		70,654			223,658
General and administrative expenses		6,666			28,412
Interest and debt expense		42,821			126,945
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner		-			5,872
Acquisition and transaction related costs		485			3,960
Income tax expense		789			2,706
NOI of unconsolidated joint ventures		4,303			12,362
Less:
Income from real estate fund investments		(10,933	)		(30,226	)
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures		(1,458	)		(4,444	)
Fee income		(2,085	)		(5,400	)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps		(15,772	)		(49,497	)
Interest and other loss (income), net		1,763			397
NOI		106,590			315,823
Less NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures		(15,162	)		(43,974	)
Pro rata share of NOI	$	91,428		$	271,849

NOI	$	106,590		$	315,823
Less:
Straight-line rent adjustments		(17,817	)		(49,859	)
Amortization of above and below-market leases, net		(1,477	)		(3,239	)
Pro rata share of straight-line rent adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures		146			235
Cash NOI		87,442			262,960
Less Cash NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated joint ventures		(10,219	)		(29,939	)
Pro rata share of Cash NOI	$	77,223		$	233,021

Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”)

FFO is a supplemental measure of our performance. We present FFO in accordance with the definition adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciated real estate assets, impairment losses on depreciable real estate and depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated joint ventures. FFO is commonly used in the real estate industry to assist investors and analysts in comparing results of real estate companies because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. In addition, we present Core FFO as an alternative measure of our operating performance, which adjusts FFO for certain other items that we believe enhance the comparability of our FFO across periods. Core FFO, when applicable, excludes the impact of acquisition, transaction and formation related costs, unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps, severance costs and defeasance and debt breakage costs, in order to reflect the Core FFO of our real estate portfolio and operations. In future periods, we may also exclude other items from Core FFO that we believe may help investors compare our results.

FFO and Core FFO are presented as supplemental financial measures and do not fully represent our operating performance. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating FFO and Core FFO or use other definitions of FFO and Core FFO and, accordingly, our presentation of these measures may not be comparable to other real estate companies. Neither FFO nor Core FFO is intended to be a measure of cash flow or liquidity. Please refer to our financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO.

	The Company
	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2015
Reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO:
Net income	$	9,357		$	1,078
Real estate depreciation and amortization		70,654			223,658
Pro rata share of real estate depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated joint ventures		1,512			4,518
FFO		81,523			229,254
Less FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		(17,094	)		(45,497	)
Operating Partnership		(12,619	)		(35,967	)
FFO attributable to common stockholders	$	51,810		$	147,790
Per diluted share	$	0.24		$	0.70

FFO	$	81,523		$	229,254
Non-core (income) expense:
Transfer taxes due in connection with the sale of shares by a former joint venture partner		-			5,872
Acquisition and transaction related costs		485			3,960
Predecessor income tax true-up		-			721
Severance costs		-			3,315
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps		(15,772	)		(49,497	)
Pro rata share of unrealized gain on interest rate swaps of unconsolidated joint ventures		(37	)		(1,047	)
Core FFO		66,199			192,578
Less Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Consolidated joint ventures and funds		(13,560	)		(33,916	)
Operating Partnership		(10,309	)		(31,054	)
Core FFO attributable to common stockholders	$	42,330		$	127,608
Per diluted share	$	0.20		$	0.60

Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding		212,106,718			212,106,718
Effect of dilutive securities		1,361			4,004
Denominator for FFO per diluted share		212,108,079			212,110,722

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. Our future earnings, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market interest rates. Our primary market risk results from our indebtedness, which bears interest at both fixed and variable rates.

The following table summarizes our pro rata share of total indebtedness and the effect to interest expense of a 100 basis point increase in LIBOR.

	2015								2014
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount)	Balance at September 30,		Weighted Average Interest Rate			Effect of 1% Increase in Base Rates			Balance at December 31,		Weighted Average Interest Rate
Pro rata share of consolidated debt:
Variable rate	$	222,283		1.65	%	$	2,223		$	222,283		1.49	%
Fixed rate ⁽¹⁾		2,046,770		5.82	%		-			2,046,582		5.79	%
	$	2,269,053		5.41	%	$	2,223		$	2,268,865		5.37	%

Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated entities (non-recourse):
Variable rate	$	55,750		2.07	%	$	558		$	10,750		2.71	%
Fixed rate ⁽¹⁾		69,806		5.74	%		-			112,500		5.65	%
	$	125,556		4.11	%	$	558		$	123,250		5.39	%

Noncontrolling interests' share of above							(545	)
Total change in annual net income						$	2,236
Per diluted share						$	0.01

⁽¹⁾ Our fixed rate debt includes floating rate debt that has been swapped to fixed. For additional details on our debt and swaps see Note 6, Debt and Note 7, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities to our combined consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

We manage our market risk on variable rate debt by entering into swap agreements to fix the rate on all or a portion of the debt for varying periods through maturity. This in turn, reduces the risks of variability of cash flows created by variable rate debt and mitigates the risk of increases in interest rates. Our objective when undertaking such arrangements is to reduce our floating rate exposure and we do not enter into hedging arrangements for speculative purposes. Subject to maintaining our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we may utilize swap arrangements in the future.

On September 16, 2015, we entered into three forward starting interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $1.0 billion, fixing the one-month LIBOR to 1.79% in advance of the anticipated refinancing of the mortgage debt at 1633 Broadway. These interest rate swap derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (outside of earnings). In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized other comprehensive losses of $18,602,000 from the changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As of September 30, 2015, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of that time, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2015, we do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Except to the extent additional factual information disclosed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates to such risk factors (including, without limitation, the matters discussed in Part I, “Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), there were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On November 18, 2014, our registration statement for the Offering on Form S-11, as amended (File No. 333-198392), was declared effective by the SEC. We received net proceeds of approximately $2.5 billion from the Offering, and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership. Of the net proceeds received, approximately (i) $2.2 billion was used to repay outstanding indebtedness and applicable prepayment costs, exit fees, defeasance costs and settlement of interest rate swap liabilities associated with such repayment at the time of the Formation Transactions, (ii) $223.3 million was used to pay cash consideration in the Formation Transactions for interests in joint ventures that owned real estate and (iii) the remainder was used to acquire our joint venture partner’s interest in the entity owning 31 West 52nd Street in October 2015. All of the foregoing payments were direct or indirect payments to persons other than: (i) our directors, officers or any of their associates; (ii) persons owning 10% or more of our shares of common stock; or (iii) our affiliates.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Paramount Group, Inc.

Date:	November 12, 2015	By:	/s/ Albert Behler	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
			(Albert Behler)

Date:	November 12, 2015	By:	/s/ Michael Walsh	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
			(Michael Walsh)

Date:	November 12, 2015	By:	/s/ Wilbur Paes	Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
			(Wilbur Paes)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description


31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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

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

101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
		_______________________
*		Filed herewith.