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 March 31, 2004
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to ______________.
Commission File No. 1-12328
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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22-3251332
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
103 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068
(Address of principal executive offices - zip code)
(973) 228-6111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 is an accelerated
filer.
Yes X
No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common
stock, $0.01 par value was 44,142,823 at April 30, 2004.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
March 31, December 31,
2004 2003
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Assets: (Unaudited)
Rental properties:
Land.................................................................. $ 299,406 $ 299,176
Depreciable property.................................................. 1,782,729 1,773,607
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Total rental property...................................................... 2,082,135 2,072,783
Accumulated depreciation................................................... (348,087) (332,406)
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Rental properties, net..................................................... 1,734,048 1,740,377
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. 16,296 18,476
Restricted cash-escrows.................................................... 5,302 6,456
Tenant accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $2,242 in 2004 and $1,615 in 2003)........................... 4,298 11,631
Deferred rent receivable................................................... 26,117 25,018
Property held for sale..................................................... 3,500 3,500
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates................................... 123,026 107,068
Notes receivable-related parties........................................... 17,295 2,151
Deferred costs, net........................................................ 20,828 22,989
Other assets............................................................... 33,683 32,748
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Total assets............................................................... $1,984,393 $1,970,414
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Liabilities:
Unsecured bank debt................................................... $ 162,870 $ 204,035
Unsecured notes....................................................... 721,451 621,803
Mortgage debt......................................................... 322,227 385,634
Construction payables................................................. 6,244 7,668
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................................. 51,038 59,738
Accrued dividend and distribution payable............................. 31,946 5,131
Other liabilities..................................................... 19,508 20,871
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Total liabilities.......................................................... 1,315,284 1,304,880
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest.......................................................... 143,086 144,688
Stockholders' equity:
8.375% series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock, $0.01
par value, authorized 5,000 shares, issued and outstanding 797
in 2004 and in 2003 (aggregate liquidation preference of
$39,847 in 2004 and in 2003)........................................ 8 8
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000 shares,
issued and outstanding 44,036 in 2004 and 43,592 in 2003........... 440 435
Paid-in-capital....................................................... 637,328 630,255
Distributions in excess of net income ................................ (108,616) (106,403)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss.................................. (3,137) (3,449)
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Total stockholders' equity................................................. 526,023 520,846
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................. $1,984,393 $1,970,414
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
the financial statements.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
2004 2003
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Revenues:
Base rent................................................................ $65,644 $59,159
Percentage rent.......................................................... 4,806 4,121
Expense reimbursements................................................... 20,729 18,553
Other income............................................................. 1,923 1,449
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Total revenues.............................................................. 93,102 83,282
Expenses:
Operating and maintenance................................................ 25,101 22,521
Depreciation and amortization............................................ 17,816 17,283
General and administrative............................................... 3,590 2,202
Other.................................................................... 2,436 2,195
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Total expenses.............................................................. 48,943 44,201
Income before unconsolidated investments, interest expense,
minority interest and discontinued operations.............................. 44,159 39,081
Income from unconsolidated investments...................................... 5,042 1,451
Interest expense............................................................ (18,650) (16,775)
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Income from continuing operations before minority interest.................. 30,551 23,757
Minority interest attributed to continuing operations...................... (5,509) (4,765)
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Income from continuing operations........................................... 25,042 18,992
Income from discontinued operations, net of minority interest............... - 255
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Net income.................................................................. 25,042 19,247
Preferred dividend.......................................................... (834) (834)
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Net income available to common shareholders................................. $ 24,208 $18,413
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Basic (per common share):
Income from continuing operations........................................... $0.55 $0.43
Income from discontinued operations......................................... - 0.01
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Net income per common share................................................. $0.55 $0.44
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Weighted average common shares outstanding.................................. 43,746 41,570
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Diluted (per common share):
Income from continuing operations........................................... $0.53 $0.42
Income from discontinued operations......................................... - 0.01
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Net income per common share................................................. $0.53 $0.43
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Weighted average common shares outstanding.................................. 45,815 43,322
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
the financial statements.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
2004 2003
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income........................................................... $ 25,042 $19,247
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................................... 17,816 17,632
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investments
in excess of distributions received....................... (1,590) (261)
Minority interest in net income................................. 5,509 4,811
Additions to deferred lease costs............................... (337) -
Other operating activities...................................... (976) (253)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Straight-line rent.............................................. (1,364) (1,760)
Due from affiliates............................................. 2,207 (1,185)
Other assets.................................................... 6,717 4,951
Accounts payable and other liabilities.......................... (8,923) (4,769)
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Net cash provided by operating activities............................ 44,101 38,413
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Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to rental properties....................................... (8,261) (8,361)
Additions to investments in unconsolidated affiliates................ (14,187) (11,577)
Payments from related parties........................................ - 27
Additions to deferred development costs.............................. (405) (113)
Distributions from investments in unconsolidated
affiliates in excess of earnings.................................... 185 -
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Net cash used in investing activities................................ (22,668) (20,024)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Debt proceeds........................................................ 107,534 -
Debt repayments...................................................... (129,951) (17,207)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock............................... 5,717 3,536
Distributions........................................................ (6,242) (5,967)
Additions to deferred financing costs................................ (671) (278)
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Net cash used in financing activities................................ (23,613) (19,916)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents............................ (2,180) (1,527)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period....................... 18,476 22,551
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 16,296 $21,024
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
the financial statements.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Chelsea Property Group, Inc. (the "Company") is a
self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). The
Company is the managing general partner of CPG Partners, L.P. (the "Operating
Partnership" or "OP"), an operating partnership that specializes in owning,
developing, leasing, marketing and managing upscale and fashion-oriented
manufacturers’ outlet centers. As of March 31, 2004, the Company wholly or
partially owned 61 centers in 31 states and Japan containing approximately 16.3
million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"); the Company’s portfolio
comprised 39 Domestic and International Outlet centers containing 13.5 million
square feet of GLA (the "Outlets") and 22 other centers containing approximately
2.8 million square feet of GLA ("Other Retail") (collectively the "Properties").
The Company’s Outlets generated approximately 98% and 96% of the
Company’s real estate net operating income for the three months ended March
31, 2004, and 2003, respectively. The Outlets generally are located near
metropolitan areas including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston,
Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Sacramento, Atlanta, Dallas, and Tokyo, Osaka
and Fukuoka, Japan. Some Outlets are also located within 20 miles of major
tourist destinations including Palm Springs, Napa Valley, Orlando, Las Vegas and
Honolulu.
Virtually all of the Company’s assets are held by, and all
of its operations conducted through, the Operating Partnership. Due to the
Company’s ability as the sole general partner to exercise financial and
operational control over the Operating Partnership, the Operating Partnership is
consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Common ownership of the OP as of March 31, 2004, was
approximately as follows:
Number of units % of total units
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Company 44,036,000 85.9%
Unitholders 7,233,000 14.1%
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Total 51,269,000 100.0%
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included.
Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2004, are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31,
2004. The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying
notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2003.
Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation 46, Consolidation of Variable
Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46). In December
2003, the FASB modified FIN 46 to make certain technical corrections and address
certain implementation issues that had arisen. FIN 46 provides a new framework
for identifying variable interest entities (VIEs) and determining when a company
should include the assets, liabilities, non controlling interests and results of
activities of a VIE in its consolidated financial statements.
In general, VIE is a corporation, partnership,
limited-liability corporation, trust, or any other legal structure used to
conduct activities or hold assets that either (1) has an insufficient amount of
equity to carry out its principal activities without additional subordinated
financial support, (2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make
significant decisions about its activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners
that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns
generated by its operations.
FIN 46 requires a VIE to be consolidated if a party
with an ownership, contractual or other financial interest in the VIE (a
variable interest holder) is obligated to absorb a majority of the risk of loss
from the VIE’s activities, is entitled to receive a majority of the
VIE’s residual returns (if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE’s
losses), or both. A variable interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called
the primary beneficiary. Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally
must initially record all the VIE’s assets, liabilities and non-controlling
interests at fair value and subsequently account for the VIE as if it were
consolidated based on majority voting interest. FIN 46 also requires disclosures
about VIEs that the variable interest holder is not required to consolidate but
in which it has a significant variable interest. As of March 31, 2004, the
Company has determined that it does not have any variable interest in any
VIEs.
2. Stock Option Plans
The Company elected Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB No. 25") and
related Interpretations in accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB
No. 25’s intrinsic value method, compensation expense, if any, is measured
based on the award’s intrinsic value, the excess of the market price of the
underlying stock over the exercise price on the measurement date (which usually
is the date of grant). Appropriately, through March 31, 2004, the intrinsic
value of all employee stock options issued on the date of the grant was zero,
resulting in no compensation expense.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
2. Stock Option Plans (continued)
Pro forma information regarding net income and
earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if
the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value
method. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for each year:
2004 2003
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February March March
Price of stock on date of grant........... $56.13 $59.95 $ 36.20
Exercise price of option.................. $56.13 $59.95 $ 36.20
Risk-free interest rate................... 3.9% 3.9% 4.0%
Expected volatility factor ............... 0.148 0.148 0.166
Expected dividend yield................... 4.3% 4.0% 6.0%
Expected option life...................... 4 years 4 years 4 years
Number of shares.......................... 50,000 120,000 45,000
Expiration date........................... 2014 2014 2013
The results in a fair value estimate will be higher when one or
more of the following variables increase; the price of the stock, the expected
volatility, the expected life of the option and/or the risk-free interest rate.
Conversely, an increase in the exercise price of the option and/or the expected
dividend yield of stock lowers the fair value of the underlying stock. See
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K note 2 for disclosure related to all options
outstanding as of December 31, 2003.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use
in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions
and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the
input of highly subjective assumptions including expected stock price
volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options have
characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and
changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate, management believes the existing models do not necessarily provide a
reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value
of the options is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period.
The Company’s pro forma information for the three months ended March 31 is
as follows (in thousands except for earnings per share data):
2004 2003
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Net income to common shareholders;
as reported.................................... $24,208 $18,413
Add: Stock based employee expense
included in reported net income................. - -
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined
under fair value based method for
all awards, net of minority interest......... (291) (366)
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Pro forma net income.............................. $23,917 $18,047
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Earnings per share:
Basic - as reported.......................... $0.55 $0.44
Basic - pro forma............................ $0.55 $0.43
Diluted - as reported........................ $0.53 $0.43
Diluted - pro forma.......................... $0.52 $0.42
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
3. Investments in Affiliates
The Company holds interests in several domestic and
international joint ventures. Non-controlling investments are accounted for
under the equity method. Equity in earnings or losses of these affiliates, and
related management, advisory, license, leasing and guarantee fees earned, are
included in income from unconsolidated investments in the accompanying financial
statements.
As of March 31, 2004, the Company’s interests in
joint ventures included a 50% interest in Las Vegas Premium Outlets ("Simon-Las
Vegas") and a 50% interest in Chicago Premium Outlets ("Simon-Chicago") with
Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon") (collectively "Simon-Ventures"); a 40%
interest in Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd. ("Chelsea Japan"); a 50% interest in a
strategic alliance with Sordo Madaleno y Asociados and affiliates; minority
interests in various outlet centers and development projects in Europe operated
by Value Retail PLC ("Value Retail"); and 100% of the non-voting preferred stock
of Chelsea Interactive and 50% of the non-voting common stock representing 40%
of the total common stock of Chelsea Interactive.
In May 2002, the Company entered into a 50/50 joint
venture agreement with Sordo Madaleno y Asociados and affiliates to jointly
develop Premium Outlet centers in Mexico. Construction on the 230,000
square-foot first phase of Punta Norte Premium Outlets commenced in July 2003;
the center is scheduled to open in late 2004. The Company is responsible for
financing its 50% share of project costs of approximately $15.0 million. As of
March 31, 2004, the Company had contributed $8.9 million. In January 2004, an
affiliate of the Company entered into a 180.0 million peso-denominated credit
facility, which is guaranteed by the Company to fund its share of construction
costs. Borrowings under the credit facility were contributed to the joint
venture.
In March 2004, Chelsea Japan opened its fourth project, the 187,000 square-foot
first phase of Tosu Premium Outlets located approximately 20 miles south of
Fukuoka, Japan’s fourth largest city. Chelsea Japan owns and operates three
other centers: Gotemba Premium Outlets, a 390,000 square-foot property located
60 miles west of Tokyo; Rinku Premium Outlets, a 250,000 square-foot property
located near Osaka, scheduled to expand by an additional 70,000 square feet in
late 2004; and Sano Premium Outlets, a 178,000 square-foot property located 40
miles north of Tokyo, scheduled to be expanded by 51,000 square feet in
mid-2004.
In June 2002, the Company and Simon entered into a 50/50 joint venture to
develop and operate Las Vegas Premium Outlets, a 435,000 square-foot
single-phase outlet center located in Las Vegas, Nevada, which opened on August
1, 2003.
In August 2002, the Company and Simon entered into a
new 50/50 joint venture to develop and operate Simon-Chicago, a 438,000
square-foot single-phase premium outlet center located in Aurora, Illinois, near
Chicago. The center is scheduled to open in June 2004. The Company is
responsible for financing its 50% share of the development costs, which are
expected to be approximately $45.0 million. As of March 31, 2004, the Company
had contributed $32.9 million and capitalized interest and other costs of $2.7
million.
At March 31, 2004, the Company had minority interests
ranging from 3% to 8%, in several outlet centers and outlet development projects
in Europe. In July 2002, the Company sold approximately 40% of its holdings in
Value Retail to a third party for $11.4 million, resulting in a gain of
approximately $10.9 million.
On
February 17, 2004, the Company announced a joint venture between Chelsea
Interactive and a publicly traded third party, GSI Commerce, Inc. Under the
terms of the agreement, Chelsea Interactive will no longer operate its
e-commerce technology platform, but will retain a minority interest in
GSI-Chelsea Solutions. Chelsea Interactive’s largest clients have entered
into service agreements with GSI-Chelsea Solutions and will transition
e-commerce activities to the GSI-Chelsea platform in the second quarter of 2004.
No gain or loss from Chelsea Interactive was recorded during the three months
ended March 31, 2004.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
3. Investments in Affiliates (continued)
The following is a summary of investments in and amounts due
from affiliates at March 31, 2004 (in thousands):
Chelsea Simon Chelsea
Japan Ventures Mexico Other Total
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Balance December 31, 2003.............. $19,461 $77,739 $6,212 $3,656 $107,068
Additional investment............... 2,231 7,874 5,145 (135) 15,115
Income from unconsolidated investments... 2,837 2,205 - - 5,042
Distributions and fees.............. (2,306) (1,899) - - (4,205)
Foreign exchange.................... 236 - (49) - 187
Advances (net)...................... - (196) - 15 (181)
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Balance March 31, 2004................. $22,459 $85,723 $11,308 $3,536 $123,026
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The Company’s share of income (loss) before depreciation,
depreciation expense and income (loss) from unconsolidated investments for the
three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, is as follows
(in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
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2004 2003
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Income Income Income
Income from (loss) (loss) from
before unconsolidated before unconsolidated
depreciation Depr. investments depr. Depr. investments
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Chelsea Japan...... $4,066 $1,229 $2,837 $2,050 $599 $1,451
S/C Las Vegas...... 2,035 435 1,600 - - -
S/C Chicago........ 605 - 605 - - -
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Total.............. $6,706 $1,664 $5,042 $2,050 $599 $1,451
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Chelsea
Interactive......... $ - $ - $ - $ (837) $ - $ (837)
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Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
3. Investments in Affiliates (continued)
Condensed financial information as of March 31, 2004
and December 31, 2003, and for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003
for Chelsea Japan and Simon-Ventures is as follows (in thousands):
Property, plant and equipment (net)
March 31, 2004................................. $ 324,505
December 31, 2003.............................. 288,780
Total assets
March 31, 2004................................. 449,052
December 31, 2003.............................. 380,426
Long term debt (1)
March 31, 2004................................. 136,000
December 31, 2003.............................. 129,731
Total liabilities
March 31, 2004................................. 271,457
December 31, 2003.............................. 220,238
Net income
March 31, 2004................................. 6,379
March 31, 2003................................. 652
Company's share of net income
March 31, 2004................................. 2,943
March 31, 2003................................. 261
Fee income
March 31, 2004................................. 2,100
March 31, 2003................................. 1,190
(1) Long-term debt consists of borrowings related to
Chelsea Japan.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
4. Debt
Unsecured Bank Debt
A summary of the terms of the unsecured bank debt outstanding at
March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and the related effective interest rate,
is as follows (in thousands):
Effective Effective
March 31, interest December 31, interest
2004 rate 2003 rate
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Senior credit facility due March 2005 (1) .......... $79,000 2.06% $99,000 2.09%
Term loan due March 2005 (2) ....................... 5,035 2.06% 5,035 2.09%
Bridge loan facility due July 2004 (3) ............. - - 100,000 1.96%
Term loan due April 2010 (4) ....................... 61,225 7.26% - -
Yen credit facility due April 2005 (5) ............. 12,841 1.31% - -
Peso credit facility due January 2007 (6) .......... 4,769 8.08% - -
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$162,870 $204,035
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| 1) |
The Company maintains a $200 million senior unsecured bank line of credit (the
"Senior Credit Facility") that expires on March 31, 2005, and is extendible at
the Company's option until March 31, 2006. The Senior Credit Facility bears
interest on the outstanding balance, payable monthly, at a rate equal to the
London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 0.95% or the prime rate, at the
Company's option. The LIBOR rate spread ranges from 0.85% to 1.50% depending on
the Company's Senior Debt rating. The Company received a debt rating upgrade in
July 2003, resulting in a reduction of the LIBOR rate spread to 0.95% from
1.05%. |
| 2) |
The term loan carries the same interest rate and maturity as the Senior Credit Facility. |
| 3)
|
In March 2004, the Company repaid the $100 million bridge loan due July 31, 2004
with proceeds received from the issuance of $100 million of unsecured term notes
due March 15, 2009. The Bridge Loan facility bore interest on the outstanding
balance, payable monthly, at LIBOR plus 0.80%. |
| 4) |
In February 2004, the Company amended its mortgage loan due April 2010 to
unencumber four properties and reduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.25% from
LIBOR plus 1.50% (2.35% at March 31, 2004). The original terms calling for
quarterly principal amortization of $0.25 million through April 2005 and $0.45
million per quarter thereafter until maturity remained unchanged. The Company
maintains an interest rate swap that effectively fixes the interest rate on the
mortgage debt on the term loan at 7.26% until January 2006. During the three
months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company recognized interest expense of
$0.8 million and $0.7 million on the hedge, respectively that is included in
interest expense in the accompanying financial statements. |
| 5) |
The Company's wholly-owned equity investee in Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd., has a 4.0
billion yen line of credit (approximately US $38.4 million) to provide funding
for projects developing in Japan. The yen line of credit bears interest at yen
LIBOR plus 1.25% and matures April 1, 2005. This facility is guaranteed by the
Company and the OP. At March 31, 2004, 1.3 billion yen (approximately US $12.8
million) was outstanding under the loan. |
| 6) |
In January 2004, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a 180
million peso dominated revolving facility (US $16.2 million as of March 31,
2004) to provide funding for projects in Mexico. The peso facility has a three-
year term and the drawn funds bear interest at the Interbank Interest
Equilibrium Rate ("TIIE") plus 0.825% plus the bank's cost of funds spread
limited to 20% of the TIIE, with an annual facility fee of 0.15% on the unused
balance. The TIIE rate spread ranges from 0.725% to 1.37% depending on the
Company's Senior Debt rating. This facility is guaranteed by the Company and the
OP. At March 31, 2004, the outstanding balance was 52.3 million pesos
(approximately US $4.8 million). |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
4. Debt (continued)
Unsecured Notes
A summary of the terms of the unsecured notes outstanding at
March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 is as follows (in thousands):
March 31, December 31, Effective
2004 2003 Yield (1)
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8.375% Notes due August 2005................. $ 49,960 $ 49,952 8.44%
7.250% Notes due October 2007................ 124,882 124,874 7.39%
3.500% Notes due March 2009(2)............... 99,538 - 3.60%
8.625% Notes due August 2009................. 49,946 49,943 8.76%
8.250% Notes due February 2011............... 149,000 148,963 8.40%
6.875% Notes due June 2012................... 99,883 99,878 6.90%
6.000% Notes due January 2013................ 148,242 148,193 6.18%
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$ 721,451 $621,803
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| (1) |
Including discounts on the notes. |
| (2) |
In March 2004, the Company completed a debt offering consisting of $100.0
million, 3.5% unsecured term notes due March 15, 2009, priced to yield 3.603% to
investors. Proceeds were used to repay virtually all of the $100.0 million
bridge loan facility due July 2004. |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
4. Debt (continued)
Mortgage Debt
A summary of the terms of the mortgage debt outstanding at March
31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and the related interest rate and Net Book Value
("NBV") of the associated collateral as of March 31, 2004, is as follows (in
thousands):
March 31, December 31, Effective
2004 2003 Interest Rate NBV
----------- --------------- ------------- -----------
Due July 2008 (1) ......... $163,938 $164,727 7.26% $250,820
Due April 2010 (2) ....... - 61,475 7.26% -
Due December 2012 (3) ..... 24,950 25,477 6.29% 101,064
Due December 2012 (4) ..... 70,189 70,460 7.67% 74,397
Due March 2013 (5) ........ 63,150 63,495 5.10% 112,208
------------ ----------- --------- -----------
$322,227 $385,634 $538,489
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| 1) |
The F/C mortgage loan was consolidated as part of the August 20, 2002 buyout of
Fortress' 51% interest in the F/C Acquisition joint venture. The mortgage bears
interest at 6.99% per annum through July 11, 2008, (the "Optional Prepayment
Date") and thereafter at a rate equal to the greater of 8.4% plus 5.0% or the
Treasury Rate, as defined, plus 6.5% until the earlier of the date the mortgage
is paid in full or its maturity date of July 11, 2028. The stated rate was less
than that available to the Company in the public debt markets. Accordingly, the
Company recorded a $1.2 million debt discount that is amortized over the period
of the loan, which increases the effective interest rate to 7.26%. The mortgage
may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time after the Optional Prepayment
Date without a prepayment penalty. The mortgage calls for a $1.2 million fixed
monthly interest plus principal payment based on a 26-year amortization
schedule. During the three months ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized
$36,000 in debt discount amortization that is included in interest expense in
the accompanying financial statements. |
| 2) |
In February 2004, the Company amended the mortgage loan to unencumber the
properties (see unsecured bank debt). |
| 3) |
The mortgage loan due December 2012 was assumed as part of an August 2003
acquisition. The stated interest rate of 8.12% was greater than that available
to the Company for comparable debt. Consequently, the Company recognized a $1.9
million debt premium that is amortized over the period of the loan, which
reduces the effective interest rate to 6.29%. The mortgage loan calls for a $0.3
million fixed monthly debt service payment on a 17-year amortization schedule.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized
approximately $75,000 in debt premium amortization that is included in interest
expense in the accompanying financial statements. |
| 4) |
The mortgage loan was assumed as part of a September 2001 acquisition. The
stated interest rate of 9.1% was greater than that available to the Company in
the public debt markets. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $6.9 million debt
premium that will be amortized over the period of the loan, which reduces the
effective interest rate to 7.67%. The loan calls for fixed monthly debt service
payments of $0.5 million for interest plus principal based on a 26-year
amortization schedule. The mortgage loan matures in March 2028 but can be
prepaid beginning December 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2004
and 2003, the Company recognized $0.1 million in debt premium amortization that
is included in interest expense in the accompanying financial statements. |
| 5) |
The mortgage loan due March 2013 was assumed as part of a June 2003 acquisition.
The stated interest rate of 5.85% was greater than that available to the Company
for comparable debt. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $3.4 million debt
premium that will be amortized over the period of the loan, which reduces the
effective interest rate to 5.10%. The loan calls for a $0.4 million fixed
monthly debt service payment on a 25-year amortization schedule. During the
three months ended March 31, 2004, the Company recognized approximately $72,000
in debt premium amortization that is included in interest expense in the
accompanying financial statements. |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
5. Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Hedging
The Company employs interest rate and foreign
currency forwards or purchased options to hedge qualifying anticipated
transactions. Gains and losses are deferred and recognized in net income in the
same period that the underlying hedged transaction affects net income, expires
or is otherwise terminated or assigned.
At March 31, 2004, the Company’s interest rate
swap was reported at its fair value and classified as an other liability. At
March 31, 2004, there were $4.3 million in deferred losses, recorded in
accumulated other comprehensive loss and minority interest.
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Hedge Type Notional Value Rate Maturity Fair Value
---------------- ----------------- -------- ---------- -------------
Swap, Cash Flow $66.3 million 5.7625% 1/1/2006 ($4.7 million)
The notional value and fair value of the above hedge
provides an indication of the extent of the Company’s involvement in
financial derivative instruments at March 31, 2004, but does not represent
exposure to credit, interest rate, foreign exchange or market risk.
6. Preferred Stock
In October 1997, the Company issued 1.0 million
shares of non-voting 8.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the
"Preferred Stock"), par value $0.01 per share, having a liquidation preference
of $50 per share. The Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not
convertible into any other securities of the Company. The Preferred Stock is
redeemable on or after October 15, 2027, at the Company’s
option.
7. Preferred Units
In September 1999, the OP completed a private sale of
$65 million of Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units ("Preferred
Units") to an institutional investor. The private placement took the form of 1.3
million Preferred Units at a stated value of $50 each. The Preferred Units may
be called at par on or after September 2004, have no stated maturity or
mandatory redemption and pay a cumulative quarterly dividend at an annualized
rate of 9.0%. The Preferred Units are exchangeable into Series B Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock of the Company after ten years. Activity related to
the Preferred Units is included in minority interest.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
8. Stockholders’ Equity
Following is a statement of stockholders’ equity at March
31, 2004, (in thousands):
Preferred
stock at Common Distributions Accumulated
par stock at Paid-in in excess of other comp.
value par value capital net income (loss) income Total
---------- ----------- ---------- -------------- --------------- ----------
Balance December 31, 2003................ $ 8 $435 $630,255 $(106,403) $ (3,449) $520,846
Net income............................... - - - 25,042 - 25,042
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation........... - - - - 201 201
Interest rate swap..................... - - - - 111 111
----------
Total comprehensive income............... 25,354
Preferred dividend....................... - - - (834) - (834)
Cash distributions declared
($0.60 common share)................... - - - (26,421) - (26,421)
Exercise of stock options................ - 3 5,606 - - 5,609
Shares issued in exchange for
units of the OP........................ - 2 1,362 - - 1,364
Shares issued through Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (net of costs)..... - - 105 - - 105
--------- ---------- ----------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Balance March 31, 2004 .................. $ 8 $440 $ 637,328 $(108,616) $ (3,137) $526,023
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9. Dividends
On March 3, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company declared
a $0.60 per share dividend to shareholders of record on March 31, 2004. The
dividend totaling $26.4 million was paid on April 12, 2004. The OP
simultaneously paid a $0.60 per unit cash distribution, totaling $4.3 million to
its minority unitholders.
10. Income Taxes
The Company is taxed as a REIT under Section 856(c) of the Code.
As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to federal income tax. To
maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company must distribute at least 90%
of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders and meet certain other
requirements. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the
Company will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular
corporate rates. The Company may also be subject to certain state and local
taxes. Under certain circumstances, federal income and excise taxes may be due
on its undistributed taxable income.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
11. Net Income Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share were computed using the weighted
average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share were
computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding adjusted for
the incremental shares attributed to outstanding options to purchase common
stock of 2.1 million and 1.8 million shares for the three months ended March 31,
2004 and 2003, respectively.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and
diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
March 31, March 31,
2004 2003
------------ ------------
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - net income
available to common shareholders..................................... $24,208 $18,413
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per share-
weighted average shares.............................................. 43,746 41,570
Effect of diluted securities
Stock options......................................................... 2,069 1,752
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
adjusted weighted average shares assumed conversions.................. 45,815 43,322
Per share amounts:
Net income - basic.................................................... $0.55 $0.44
Net income - diluted.................................................. $0.53 $0.43
Distribution declared................................................. $0.60 $0.535
12. Commitments and Contingencies
In connection with the Simon-Ventures, the Company has committed
to provide 50% of the development costs or approximately $45.0 million to
Simon-Chicago. As of March 31, 2004, the Company had contributed $32.9 million
to Simon-Chicago.
Borrowings related to Chelsea Japan for which the Company and
the OP have provided guarantees for repayment of debt as of March 31, 2004, are
as follows (in thousands):
Total Facility | Outstanding
------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------
| Due Interest
Yen US $ Equivalent | Yen US $ Equivalent US $ Guarantee Date Rate
-------- --------------- | -------- --------------- -------------- ---- -----
3.8 billion (1) $36.5 million | 3.2 billion $30.9 million $12.4 million 2015 2.20%
0.6 billion (1) 5.8 million | 0.5 billion 4.8 million 1.9 million 2012 1.50%
(1) Facilities entered into by Chelsea Japan, secured
by Gotemba and Rinku and 40% severally guaranteed by the Company.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
12. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
In May 2002, the Company entered into a 50/50 joint venture
agreement with Sordo Madaleno y Asociados and affiliates to jointly develop
Premium Outlet centers in Mexico. Construction on the 230,000 square-foot first
phase of Punta Norte Premium Outlets commenced in July 2003; the center is
scheduled to open in late 2004. The Company is responsible for financing its
share of project costs of approximately $15.0 million. As of March 31, 2004, the
Company had contributed $8.9 million. In January 2004, an affiliate of the
Company entered into a peso- denominated credit facility, which is guaranteed by
the Company to fund its share of construction costs.
At March 31, 2004, other assets include $7.7 million and accrued
expenses and other liabilities include $17.6 million related to the 2002
deferred unit incentive program, which may be paid to certain key officers in
2007.
As of March 31, 2004, the Company had provided limited debt
service guarantees of approximately $16.4 million to Value Retail and
affiliates, under a standby facility for loans provided to Value Retail and
affiliates to construct outlet centers in Europe. The standby facility, which
has a maximum limit of $22.0 million, expired in November 2001, and outstanding
guarantees shall not survive more than five years after project completion.
The Company is not presently involved in any material litigation
nor, to its knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against the Company
or its properties, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course
of business. Management believes the costs incurred by the Company related to
any of its litigation will not be material and have been adequately provided for
in the consolidated financial statements.
13. Related Party Information
In August 1997, the Company and one of its directors entered
into a Consulting Agreement pursuant to which the director agreed to perform
services for the Company in connection with the development and operation of
manufacturer’s outlet centers in Japan and Hawaii. The agreement provided
for payments to the director of $10,000 per month and was terminated by the
Company in December 1999. During the term of the agreement and for four years
after the termination, the director was entitled to deferred compensation of 1%
of the development costs, up to a maximum amount of $0.5 million per project, on
all projects in which he was involved in Japan or Hawaii either directly or as a
result of Mitsubishi and/or Nissho Iwai committing to develop such project with
the Company in Japan during the previously mentioned four-year period. Fees paid
under this agreement totaled $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31,
2004. These fees are included in investment in affiliates in the accompanying
financial statements. The final payment under this agreement, related to the
opening of Tosu Premium Outlets which was Board approved during 2003, was paid
in March 2004.
In 1999, the Company established a $6.0 million secured loan
facility that expires in June 2004 for the benefit of certain unitholders. Under
the loan facility, each borrower issued a note that was secured by OP units,
bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.0% per annum payable quarterly and was
due by the facility expiration date. In April 2004, the Company received the
sole remaining outstanding principal payment of $2.2 million plus interest,
thereby extinguishing the entire outstanding balance of the loan facility.
Effective June 2002, the Company changed its policy to eliminate new loans to
directors and officers.
The Company’s wholly-owned equity investee in Japan has
advanced partner loans to Chelsea Japan totaling 1.6 billion yen (approximately
US $15.1 million) at March 31, 2004. The loans, which were used to fund
construction costs, bear interest at yen LIBOR plus 3.00% (3.05% at March 31,
2004) and mature in 2005 (900 million yen) and in 2014 (680 million yen). The
loans are included in notes receivable-related parties in the accompanying
financial statements.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
14. Segment Information
The Company is principally engaged in the development, ownership, acquisition
and operation of manufacturers’ outlet centers and has determined that
under SFAS No.131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" it has three reportable real estate segments in 2004: domestic
outlets, international outlets and other retail. Prior to 2004, the
Company’s segments consisted of premium domestic, other domestic and
international centers. In 2004, the Company combined 12 centers containing 4.3
million square feet of GLA with the premium domestic segment to create a new
segment called domestic outlets. These centers, which were included in the other
domestic segment prior to 2004, contain many of the same tenants and
characteristics of the Company’s Premium Outlets. The other retail segment
consists of 22 centers containing 2.8 million square feet of GLA, which
contributes approximately 2% of the Company’s net operating income. The
2003 segment information has been adjusted to conform to the new presentation.
The Company evaluates real estate performance and allocates resources based on
Net Operating Income ("NOI") defined as total revenue less operating expenses.
The primary sources of revenue are generated from tenant base rents, percentage
rents and reimbursement revenue. Operating expenses primarily consist of common
area maintenance, real estate taxes and promotional expenses. The real estate
business segments meet the quantitative threshold for determining reportable
segments:
For the three months ended:
(in thousands)
Domestic International Other
Outlets Outlets Retail Other Total
------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- --------
(3) (4) (5)
Total revenues (1)
March 31, 2004..................... $88,247 $ - $4,612 $243 $ 93,102
March 31, 2003 (2)................. 78,698 - 4,545 39 83,282
Interest income
March 31, 2004.................... 258 69 - 32 359
March 31, 2003 ................... 259 - - 32 291
Income (loss) from unconsolidated
investments
March 31, 2004.................... 2,205 2,837 - - 5,042
March 31, 2003.................... - 1,451 - (837) 614
NOI (loss) (1)
March 31, 2004.................... 66,410 5,261 1,439 (3,234) 69,876
March 31, 2003.................... 56,907 2,414 2,369 (2,403) 59,287
Fixed asset additions (deletions)
March 31, 2004.................... 7,597 - 106 (765) 6,938
March 31, 2003.................... 8,491 - 416 (546) 8,361
Total assets
March 31, 2004................... 1,806,899 37,399 69,497 70,598 1,984,393
December 31, 2003................ 1,816,442 29,306 67,820 56,846 1,970,414
| (1) |
Approximately 71% and 74% of the Company's total revenues and approximately 74%
and 77% of the Company's real estate NOI were generated by the Company's Premium
Outlets during the 2004 and 2003 periods, respectively. |
| (2) |
Excludes revenue for St. Helena, Mesa and American Tin Cannery properties, which
are classified as discontinued operations. |
| (3) |
Principally comprised of the Company's interests in Japan and Mexico. |
| (4) |
Approximately 27% and 28% of the GLA is occupied by and approximately 21% and
30% of annual base rent is derived from one tenant during the 2004 and 2003
periods, respectively. |
| (5) |
Includes corporate overhead assets and results from Chelsea Interactive. |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
14. Segment Information (continued)
Following is a reconciliation of net operating income to net
income for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, (in thousands):
2004 2003
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Segment NOI......................................... $69,876 $59,287
Interest expense - consolidated..................... (18,650) (16,634)
Interest expense - unconsolidated investments....... (307) (144)
Depreciation expense - consolidated................. (17,816) (17,632)
Depreciation expense - unconsolidated investments... (1,664) (599)
Income tax - unconsolidated investments............. (888) (220)
Minority interest................................... (5,509) (4,811)
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Net income.......................................... $25,042 $19,247
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15. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosures of estimated fair value were
determined by management, using available market information and appropriate
valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market
data and develop estimated fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented
herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize
on disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market
assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the
estimated fair value amounts.
Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on
pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2004. Although
management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the
reasonable fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively
revalued for purposes of these financial statements since such date and current
estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented
herein.
Cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and
revolving credit facilities balances reasonably approximate their fair values
due to the short maturities of these items. Mortgage debt and the unsecured
notes payable have an estimated fair value based on discounted cash flow models
of approximately $1.1 billion, which exceeds the book value by $85.7 million.
Unsecured bank debt is carried at an amount which reasonably approximates its
fair value since it is a variable rate instrument whose interest rate reprices
frequently.
16. Subsequent Events
The Company sold two non-core centers in April and May 2004:
Factory Stores of America in Lake George, New York and Iowa, Louisiana. Net
proceeds from the sales of the two centers were $1.6 million and the combined
net book value was $2.5 million. Accordingly the Company recognized a $0.9
million impairment loss for the three months ended March 31, 2004, which is
included in other expense in the accompanying financial statements.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in connection with the
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto. These financial statements include all adjustments, which in the
opinion of management are necessary to reflect a fair statement of results for
all interim periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial
condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s
consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation
of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on
various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about
the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies
affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of
its consolidated financial statements.
Purchase Price Allocation
The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate to land,
building, and tenant improvements and if determined to be material, intangibles,
such as the value of above, below and at market leases and origination cost
associated with in-place leases. The Company depreciates the amount allocated to
building and other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which
generally range from five to forty years. The values of the above and below
market leases are amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of
below market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to
rental income over the remaining term of the associated lease. The values
associated with in-place leases are amortized over the term of the lease. If a
tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease and
no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the
related intangible will be written off. The tenant improvements and origination
costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease (or
charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to contractual
expiration date). The Company assesses fair value based on estimated cash flow
projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and
available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a
number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends and
market/economic conditions that may affect the property.
Bad Debt
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for
estimated losses resulting from the inability of its tenants to make required
rent payments. If the financial condition of the Company’s tenants were to
deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments,
additional allowances may be required. The Company’s allowance for doubtful
accounts included in tenant accounts receivable totaled $2.2 million and $1.6
million at March 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003, respectively.
Valuation of Investments
On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any
indicators that the value of real estate properties, including joint venture
properties, may be impaired. If the carrying amount of the property is greater
than the estimated expected future cash flow (undiscounted and without interest
charges) of the asset, impairment has occurred. In March 2004, the Company
recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on the anticipated disposition of
two non-core assets. The loss from impairment is reflected in other expense in
the accompanying financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2004.
General Overview
From April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004, rental revenue from
wholly-owned assets grew by $7.2 million or 11.3% to $70.5 million from $63.3
million. The acquisition of three centers and expansion of one wholly-owned
center in 2003 also drove total revenue to $93.1 million, up 11.8% from the year
earlier period. Growth was further enhanced through the joint venture
development of two new Premium Outlets and expansion of one Premium Outlet
center in 2003. In March 2004, Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd, a 40% joint venture
interest, opened Tosu Premium Outlets, located near Fukuoka, Japan.
At March 31, 2004, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 61
wholly or partially owned properties containing 16.3 million square feet of GLA.
In 2004, the Company changed its reportable segments to combine 12 centers
containing 4.3 million square feet of GLA with its Premium domestic segment to
create a new segment called Domestic Outlets. These centers, which were included
in the Other Retail segment prior to 2004, contain many of the same tenants and
characteristics of the Company’s Premium Outlets. The Company’s
Domestic and International Outlets include 39 centers containing 13.5 million
square feet of GLA and Other Retail includes 22 centers containing 2.8 million
square feet of GLA.
Details of the 1.8 million square feet of net GLA added since
April 1, 2003 are as follows:
12 months 3 months 9 months
ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, December 31,
2004 2004 2003
------------- ----------- ---------------
Changes in GLA (sf in 000's):
New centers developed:
Las Vegas Premium Outlets (50% owned) ............. 435 - 435
Tosu Premium Outlets (40% owned)................... 187 187 -
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Total new centers. ................................ 622 187 435
Centers expanded:
Gotemba Premium Outlets (40% owned) ............... 170 - 170
Albertville Premium Outlets........................ 125 - 125
Other (net) ....................................... (26) 4 (30)
---------- ------------- --------------
Total centers expanded. ............................. 269 4 265
Centers acquired:
Las Vegas Outlet Center............................ 477 - 477
The Crossings Factory Stores....................... 390 - 390
Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall (1) .................. 319 - 319
---------- ------------- --------------
Total centers acquired .............................. 1,186 - 1,186
Centers disposed:
American Tin Cannery Premium Outlets(2)............ (135) - (135)
St. Helena Premium Outlets......................... (23) - (23)
Other Retail(3) ................................... (167) - (167)
---------- ------------- --------------
Total centers disposed: ............................. (325) - (325)
Net GLA added during the period...................... 1,752 191 1,561
GLA at the end of period ............................ 16,318 16,318 16,127
| 1) |
Acquired Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall in August 2003 in conjunction with the Las
Vegas Outlet Center. The Lakeland property is held for sale. |
| 2) |
In January 2004, the Company terminated its long-term lease agreement, expiring
December 2004. |
| 3) |
Consists of a property acquired in the September 25, 2001 Konover transaction. |
Results of Operations
Comparison of the three months ended March 31,
2004 with the three months ended March 31, 2003.
Income from continuing operations before minority interest was
$30.6 million, an increase of $6.8 million, or 28.6%, from $23.8 million in
2003. The increase resulted from the acquisition, development, and expansion of
seven centers in 2003, and higher rents from releasing and renewals. These
increases to income were offset by higher operating and maintenance, general and
administrative, interest and other expenses due to the growth of the portfolio.
Base rentals improved to $65.6 million, an increase of $6.4
million, or 11.0% in 2004 from $59.2 million in 2003 primarily due to the
acquisitions of three centers during 2003, higher average rents on releasing and
renewals, and the expansion of a center in late 2003.
Percentage rents rose $0.7 million, or 16.6%, to $4.8 million in
2004 from $4.1 million in 2003, primarily from improved tenant sales and
acquisitions during 2003.
Expense reimbursements, representing contractual recoveries from
tenants of certain common area maintenance, operating, real estate tax and
promotional and management expenses, increased $2.1 million, or 11.7% to $20.7
million in 2004 from $18.6 million in 2003, due to the recovery of operating and
maintenance costs from increased GLA. The average recovery of reimbursable
expenses for the Domestic Outlets was 87% in 2004 and 2003. The average recovery
of reimbursable expenses for the Other Retail centers improved to 32% in 2004,
compared with 30% in the previous year.
Other income increased $0.5 million or 32.7% to $1.9 million in
2004, from $1.4 million in 2003. The increase was primarily driven by improved
ancillary operating income and interest income from higher rates in 2004.
Operating and maintenance expenses increased $2.6 million, or
11.5%, to $25.1 million in 2004 from $22.5 million in 2003 primarily due to
costs related to increase GLA.
Depreciation and amortization expense was up $0.5 million, or
3.1%, to $17.8 million in 2004 from $17.3 million in 2003 due to increased
depreciation from the acquisition of the three centers and the expansion of one
Premium Outlet center.
General and administrative expense grew $1.4 million, or 63.0%,
to $3.6 million in 2004 from $2.2 million in 2003, primarily due to increases in
compensation, employee benefits and professional fees.
Other expenses increased $0.2 million, or 11.0%, to $2.4 million
in 2004 from $2.2 million in 2003 due to increased bad debt expense and
impairment losses on two non-core centers sold in April 2004, offset by the
Chelsea Interactive loss in 2003.
Income from unconsolidated investments was up $3.5 million, or
247.5%, to $5.0 million in 2004 from $1.5 million in 2003 due to higher earnings
and an opening leasing fee from Chelsea Japan, as well as the opening of Las
Vegas Premium Outlets in August 2003, and a pad sale at Chicago Premium Outlets.
Interest expense increased $1.9 million, or 11.2%, to $18.7
million in 2004, from $16.8 million in 2003 due to higher debt that financed
acquisitions and development.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes it has adequate financial resources to fund
operating expenses, distributions, and planned development, construction and
acquisition activities over the short term, which is less than 12 months and the
long term, which is 12 months or more. Operating cash flow for the year ended
December 31, 2003 of $181.6 million is expected to increase with a full year of
operations from the development, acquisition and expansion of three joint
venture centers and four wholly owned centers, which contributed 2.1 million
square feet of GLA during 2003 as well as scheduled openings of approximately
975,000 square feet of new joint venture GLA in 2004. The Company has adequate
funding sources to complete and open all current development projects from
available cash, credit facilities and secured construction financing. The
Company also has access to the public markets through its remaining $1.45
billion debt and equity shelf registration.
Operating cash flow is expected to provide sufficient funds for
dividends and distributions in accordance with REIT federal income tax
requirements. In addition, the Company anticipates retaining sufficient
operating cash to fund re-tenanting and lease renewal tenant improvement costs,
as well as capital expenditures to maintain the quality of its centers and
partially fund development projects.
Common distributions declared and recorded in 2004 were $26.4
million, or $0.60 per share or unit. The Company’s dividend payout ratio as
a percentage of net income before minority interest, gain or loss on sale of
assets and depreciation and amortization (reduced by amortization of deferred
financing costs, depreciation of non-real estate assets and preferred dividends
("FFO")) was 65%. The Company’s senior unsecured bank line of credit
("Senior Credit Facility") limits aggregate dividends and distributions to the
lesser of (i) 90% of FFO on an annual basis or (ii) 100% of FFO for any two
consecutive quarters.
The Company’s $200 million Senior Credit Facility expires
in March 2005 (unless extended until March 2006), bears interest on the
outstanding balance at an annual rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate
("LIBOR") plus 0.95% (2.06% at March 31, 2004) or the prime rate, at the
Company’s option and has an annual facility fee of 0.125%. The LIBOR rate
spread ranges from 0.85% to 1.50% depending on the Company’s Senior Debt
rating. At March 31, 2004, $79.0 million was outstanding under the Senior Credit
Facility.
In March 2004, the Company issued $100 million 3.5% unsecured
notes due March 15, 2009. The notes were priced at 99.534% of par value to yield
3.603% to investors. Proceeds were used to repay borrowings under a $100.0
million bridge loan due July 2004.
A summary of the maturity of the Company’s contractual debt
obligations (at par) as of March 31, 2004, is as follows (in thousands):
More
Less than 2 to 3 4 to 5 than
Total 1 Year Years Years 5 Years
------------ --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Unsecured bank debt $ 162,870 $ 1,000 $105,245 $ 3,600 $53,025
Unsecured notes 725,000 - 175,000 150,000 400,000
Mortgage debt 312,260 7,061 16,407 162,574 126,218
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Total debt 1,200,130 8,061 296,652 316,174 579,243
Ground and operating leases 24,235 1,817 2,610 1,632 18,176
Real estate commitments 52,130 52,130 - - -
Deferred compensation 17,600 - 17,600 - -
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Total Obligations $1,294,095 $62,008 $316,862 $317,806 $597,419
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Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)
At April 1, 2004, construction for international and domestic
development included projects totaling 1.1 million square feet of GLA.
Internationally, projects include the 230,000 square-foot first phase of Punta
Norte Premium Outlets in Mexico City scheduled to open in late 2004 and the
expansion of two centers in Japan: 51,000 square feet at Sano Premium Outlets in
July and 70,000 square feet at Rinku Premium Outlets in December. In addition,
the 178,000 square-foot first phase of Toki Premium Outlets, located near
Nagoya, Japan, is scheduled to be completed by spring 2005. Domestically,
projects underway include the single-phase 438,000 square-foot Chicago Premium
Outlets, scheduled to open in June 2004. The Punta Norte project is a
development of the Company’s 50% owned Mexican joint venture. The Sano,
Rinku and Toki projects are developments of the Company’s 40% owned
Japanese joint venture and the Chicago project is a 50/50 joint venture with
Simon. Other projects in various stages of development are expected to commence
construction in 2004 and open in 2005 and beyond including the 355,000
square-foot Seattle Premium Outlets, located near Seattle, Washington, which
commenced construction in 2004 and is scheduled to open in spring 2005. There
can be no assurance that these projects will be completed or opened, or that
there will not be delays in opening or completion. All current development
activity is fully financed either through project specific secured construction
financing, the yen denominated line of credit, the peso denominated line of
credit, available cash or through the Senior Credit Facility. The Company will
seek to obtain permanent financing once the projects are completed and income
has been stabilized.
In connection with the Simon joint venture, the Company has
committed to provide 50% of the development costs, or approximately $45.0
million for Chicago Premium Outlets. As of March 31, 2004, the Company had
contributed $32.9 million to the Chicago project.
The Company has an agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
and Nissho Iwai Corporation to jointly develop, own and operate Premium Outlet
centers in Japan under the joint venture Chelsea Japan. Borrowings related to
Chelsea Japan for which the Company and the OP have provided guarantees as of
March 31, 2004, are as follows:
Total Facility | Outstanding
-------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------
| Due Interest
Yen US $ Equivalent | Yen US $ Equivalent US $ Guarantee Date Rate
----------- --------------- | -------- --------------- -------------- ---- ----
3.8 billion (1) $ 36.5 million | 3.2 billion $30.9 million $12.4 million 2015 2.20%
0.6 billion (1) 5.8 million | 0.5 billion 4.8 million 1.9 million 2012 1.50%
| (1) |
Facilities entered into by Chelsea Japan, secured by Gotemba and Rinku and 40%
severally guaranteed by the Company. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)
The Company has a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Sordo
Madaleno y Asociados and affiliates to jointly develop, own and operate Premium
Outlet centers in Mexico. In July 2003, the first development project broke
ground, the 230,000 square-foot first phase of Punta Norte Premium Outlets,
located near Mexico City which is scheduled to open in late 2004. The Company is
responsible for financing its 50% share of project costs of approximately $15.0
million. As of March 31, 2004, the Company had contributed $8.9 million.
In January 2004, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
entered into a 180 million peso dominated revolving facility (US $16.2 million
as of March 31, 2004) to provide funding for projects in Mexico. The peso
facility has a three- year term and the drawn funds bear interest at the
Interbank Interest Equilibrium Rate ("TIIE") plus 0.825% plus the bank’s
cost of funds spread limited to 20% of the TIIE, with an annual facility fee of 0.15%
on the unused balance. The TIIE with rate spread ranges from 0.725% to 1.37%
depending on the Company’s Senior Debt rating. This facility is guaranteed
by the Company and the OP. At March 31, 2004, the outstanding balance was 52.3
million pesos (approximately US $4.8 million).
On February 17, 2004, the Company announced a joint venture
between Chelsea Interactive and a publicly traded third party, GSI Commerce,
Inc. ("GSI-Chelsea Solutions"). Under the terms of the agreement, Chelsea
Interactive will no longer operate its e-commerce technology platform, but will
retain a minority interest in GSI-Chelsea Solutions. Chelsea Interactive’s
largest clients have entered into service agreements with GSI-Chelsea Solutions
and will transition e-commerce activities to the GSI-Chelsea platform in the
second quarter of 2004.
The Company has minority interests ranging from 3% to 8% in
several outlet centers and outlet development projects in Europe operated by
Value Retail. The Company’s total investment in Europe as of March 31,
2004, was $3.6 million. The Company has also provided $16.4 million in limited
debt service guarantees under a standby facility for loans arranged by Value
Retail to construct outlet centers in Europe. The standby facility for new
guarantees, which has a maximum of $22.0 million, expired in November 2001 and
outstanding guarantees shall not survive more than five years after project
completion.
To achieve planned growth and favorable returns in both the
short and long-term, the Company’s financing strategy is to maintain a
strong, flexible financial position by: (i) maintaining a conservative level of
leverage; (ii) extending and sequencing debt maturity dates; (iii) managing
exposure to floating interest rates; and (iv) maintaining liquidity. Management
believes that these strategies will continue to enable the Company to access a
broad array of capital sources, including bank or institutional borrowings and
secured and unsecured debt and equity offerings, subject to market conditions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $44.1 million and
$38.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004, and 2003, respectively.
The increase was primarily due to increased operating cash flow generated from
the growth of the Company’s GLA. Net cash used in investing activities
increased to $22.7 million in 2004 from $20.0 million in 2003 due to increased
investments in unconsolidated affiliates. Net cash used in financing activities
increased to $23.6 million from $19.9 million for the three months ended March
31, 2004, and 2003, respectively. The increase was primarily the result of
increased borrowings and debt repayments in 2004.
Funds from Operations
Management believes that funds from operations ("FFO") should be
considered in conjunction with net income, as presented in the statements of
operations included elsewhere herein, to facilitate a clearer understanding of
the operating results of the Company. The White Paper on Funds from Operations
approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in October 1999 defines FFO as net
income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses)
from debt restructuring and sales of properties, plus real estate related
depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated
partnerships and joint ventures. The Company believes that FFO is helpful to
investors as a measure of the performance of an equity REIT because, along with
cash flow from operating activities, financing activities and investing
activities, it provides investors with an indication of the ability of the
Company to incur and service debt, to make capital expenditures and to fund
other cash needs.
Funds from Operations (continued)
Since all companies do not calculate FFO in a similar fashion,
the Company’s calculation of FFO presented herein may not be comparable to
similarly titled measure as reported by other companies. FFO does not represent
cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not
be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with
GAAP) as an indication of the Company’s financial performance or to cash
flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure
of the Company’s liquidity, or is it indicative of funds available to fund
the Company’s cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions.
Three Months
Ended March 31,
2004 2003
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Income available to common shareholders ................ $24,208 $18,413
Depreciation and amortization-wholly-owned............ 17,816 17,632
Depreciation and amortization-joint ventures.......... 1,664 599
Amortization of deferred financing costs and
depreciation of non-rental real estate assets........ (680) (600)
Minority interest....................................... 5,509 4,811
Preferred unit distribution............................. (1,462) (1,462)
------------ ------------
FFO..................................................... $47,055 $39,393
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Average diluted shares/units outstanding ............... 53,129 50,883
FFO per diluted share................................... $0.89 $0.77
Dividends declared per share............................ $0.60 $ 0.535
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB
Interpretation 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an
Interpretation of ARB No 51 (FIN 46). In December 2003, the FASB modified
FIN 46 to make certain technical corrections and address certain implementation
issues that had arisen. FIN 46 provides a new framework for identifying variable
interest entities (VIEs) and determining when a company should include the
assets, liabilities, non controlling interests and results of activities of a
VIE in its consolidated financial statements.
In
general, VIE is a corporation, partnership, limited-liability corporation,
trust, or any other legal structure used to conduct activities or hold assets
that either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry out its principal
activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) has a group of
equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its
activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have obligation to
absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations.
FIN 46 requires a VIE to be consolidated if a party with an ownership,
contractual or other financial interest in the VIE (a variable interest holder)
is obligated to absorb a majority of the risk of loss from the VIE’s
activities, is entitled to receive a majority of the VIE’s residual returns
(if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE’s losses), or both. A variable
interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called the primary beneficiary.
Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally must initially record all
the VIE’s assets, liabilities and non controlling interests at a fair value
and subsequently account for the VIE as if it were consolidated based on
majority voting interest. FIN 46 also requires disclosures about VIEs that the
variable interest holder is not required to consolidate but in which it has a
significant variable interest. As of March 31, 2004, the Company has determined
that it does not have any variable interest in any VIEs.
Economic Conditions
Substantially all leases contain provisions,
including escalations of base rents and percentage rentals calculated on gross
sales, to mitigate the impact of inflation. Inflationary increases in common
area maintenance and real estate tax expenses are substantially reimbursed by
tenants. Virtually all tenants have met their lease obligations and the Company
continues to attract and retain quality tenants. The Company intends to reduce
operating and leasing risks by continually improving its tenant mix, rental
rates and lease terms and by pursuing contracts with creditworthy upscale and
national brand-name tenants.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
about Market Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily
from its floating rate debt arrangements. In December 2000, the Company
implemented a policy to protect against interest rate and foreign exchange risk.
The Company’s primary strategy is to protect against these risks by using
derivative transactions as appropriate to minimize the variability that floating
rate interest and foreign currency fluctuations could have on cash flow. In
December 2000, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into an interest
rate swap agreement effective January 2, 2001 with a financial institution for a
notional amount of $69.3 million amortizing to $64.1 million to hedge against
unfavorable fluctuations in the LIBOR rates of one of its term loans. The hedge
effectively produces a fixed rate of 7.2625% on the notional amount until
January 1, 2006.
At March 31, 2004, a hypothetical 100 basis point adverse move
(increase) in US Treasury and LIBOR rates applied to unhedged debt would
adversely affect the Company’s annual interest cost by approximately $0.8
million annually.
Following is a summary of the Company’s debt obligations at
March 31, 2004 (in thousands):
Expected Maturity Date
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Thereafter Total Fair Value
-------- ------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ ---------- -----------
Fixed Rate Debt: $49,960 $ - $124,882 $163,938 $149,484 $555,414 $1,043,678 $1,129,371
Average Interest Rate: 8.38% - 7.25% 6.99% 5.21% 7.05% 6.86%
Variable Rate Debt: - 96,876 4,769 - - 61,225 (1) 162,870 162,870
Average Interest Rate: - 1.79% 8.08% - - 2.35% 2.28%
(1) Subject to an interest rate swap, which
effectively produces a fixed rate of 7.2625% until January 1, 2006.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in rule 13a-14c under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
as of March 31, 2004 and, based on that evaluation, concluded that, as of the
end of the period covered by this report, we had sufficient controls and
procedures for recording, processing, summarizing and reporting information that
is required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and
forms.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004, there have not
been any significant changes to our internal controls including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses or other
factors that could significantly affect these controls.
Part II. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
| (a) |
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
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Section 302 Certifications
Section 302 Certifications
Section 906 Certifications
Section 906 Certifications |
CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
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.
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CHELSEA PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Clarke
Michael J. Clarke
Chief Financial Officer
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Date: May 6, 2004