UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-07094
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
MARYLAND 13-2711135
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
300 ONE JACKSON PLACE
188 EAST CAPITOL STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number: (601) 354-3555
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 a large accelerated filer, an
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. (Check one)
Large Accelerated Filer (x) Accelerated Filer ( ) Non-accelerated Filer ( )
Smaller Reporting Company ( )
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ( ) NO (x)
The number of shares of common stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding as of August
5, 2008 was 25,053,238.
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
Pages
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated balance sheets, June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December
31, 2007 3
Consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited) 4
Consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) 5
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited) 6
Notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited) 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 22
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors 24
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 24
Item 6. Exhibits 24
SIGNATURES
Authorized signatures 25
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Real estate properties.................................................... $ 1,200,009 1,114,966
Development............................................................... 151,386 152,963
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1,351,395 1,267,929
Less accumulated depreciation........................................... (288,964) (269,132)
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1,062,431 998,797
Unconsolidated investment................................................. 2,629 2,630
Cash...................................................................... 101 724
Other assets.............................................................. 54,429 53,682
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TOTAL ASSETS............................................................ $ 1,119,590 1,055,833
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Mortgage notes payable.................................................... $ 535,567 465,360
Notes payable to banks.................................................... 87,821 135,444
Accounts payable & accrued expenses....................................... 27,226 34,179
Other liabilities......................................................... 14,377 16,153
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664,991 651,136
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Minority interest in joint ventures......................................... 2,432 2,312
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Series C Preferred Shares; $.0001 par value; 600,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued........................................................ - -
Series D 7.95% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and additional
paid-in capital; $.0001 par value; 1,320,000 shares authorized and
issued; stated liquidation preference of $33,000........................ 32,326 32,326
Common shares; $.0001 par value; 68,080,000 shares authorized;
25,049,738 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and
23,808,768 at December 31, 2007......................................... 3 2
Excess shares; $.0001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued........................................................ - -
Additional paid-in capital on common shares............................... 526,375 467,573
Distributions in excess of earnings....................................... (106,438) (97,460)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss...................................... (99) (56)
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452,167 402,385
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY.............................. $ 1,119,590 1,055,833
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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REVENUES
Income from real estate operations........................................ $ 41,458 36,955 81,564 72,814
Other income.............................................................. 21 20 216 45
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41,479 36,975 81,780 72,859
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EXPENSES
Expenses from real estate operations...................................... 11,536 10,173 22,382 20,191
Depreciation and amortization............................................. 12,625 11,931 25,007 23,047
General and administrative................................................ 2,018 1,847 4,099 3,876
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26,179 23,951 51,488 47,114
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OPERATING INCOME............................................................ 15,300 13,024 30,292 25,745
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investment........................... 79 73 159 149
Gain on sales of land..................................................... 5 7 12 14
Gain on sales of securities............................................... - - 435 -
Interest income........................................................... 27 34 64 56
Interest expense.......................................................... (7,509) (6,905) (14,882) (13,076)
Minority interest in joint ventures....................................... (137) (158) (293) (308)
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS........................................... 7,765 6,075 15,787 12,580
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income from real estate operations........................................ 32 57 101 139
Gain on sales of real estate investments.................................. 1,949 - 1,949 -
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INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS......................................... 1,981 57 2,050 139
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NET INCOME.................................................................. 9,746 6,132 17,837 12,719
Preferred dividends-Series D.............................................. 656 656 1,312 1,312
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS................................. $ 9,090 5,476 16,525 11,407
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BASIC PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Income from continuing operations......................................... $ .29 .23 .60 .47
Income from discontinued operations....................................... .08 - .09 .01
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Net income available to common stockholders............................... $ .37 .23 .69 .48
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Weighted average shares outstanding....................................... 24,488 23,550 24,086 23,541
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DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Income from continuing operations......................................... $ .29 .23 .60 .47
Income from discontinued operations....................................... .08 - .08 .01
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Net income available to common stockholders............................... $ .37 .23 .68 .48
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Weighted average shares outstanding....................................... 24,647 23,776 24,238 23,761
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Dividends declared per common share......................................... $ .52 .50 1.04 1.00
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
Accumulated
Additional Distributions Other
Preferred Common Paid-In In Excess Comprehensive
Stock Stock Capital Of Earnings Loss Total
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2007.......................... $ 32,326 2 467,573 (97,460) (56) 402,385
Comprehensive income
Net income...................................... - - - 17,837 - 17,837
Net unrealized change in fair value of
interest rate swap............................ - - - - (43) (43)
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Total comprehensive income.................... 17,794
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Common dividends declared - $1.04 per share....... - - - (25,503) - (25,503)
Preferred dividends declared - $.9938 per share... - - - (1,312) - (1,312)
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures...... - - 1,509 - - 1,509
Issuance of 1,198,700 shares of common stock,
common stock offering, net of expenses ......... - 1 57,221 - - 57,222
Issuance of 5,720 shares of common stock,
options exercised............................... - - 119 - - 119
Issuance of 3,187 shares of common stock,
dividend reinvestment plan...................... - - 142 - - 142
4,519 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding
obligations in connection with the vesting of
restricted stock................................ - - (189) - - (189)
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BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2008.............................. $ 32,326 3 526,375 (106,438) (99) 452,167
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2008 2007
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.................................................................................. $ 17,837 12,719
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations.................................. 25,007 23,047
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations................................ 53 174
Minority interest depreciation and amortization........................................... (100) (79)
Amortization of mortgage loan premiums.................................................... (60) (58)
Gain on sales of land and real estate investments......................................... (1,961) (14)
Gain on sales of securities............................................................... (435) -
Stock-based compensation expense.......................................................... 988 838
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investment, net of distributions..................... 1 1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued income and other assets......................................................... 1,827 3,505
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and prepaid rent..................................... (3,922) 631
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES..................................................... 39,235 40,764
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Real estate development..................................................................... (40,085) (46,486)
Purchases of real estate.................................................................... (41,058) (51,120)
Real estate improvements.................................................................... (7,822) (6,760)
Proceeds from sales of land and real estate investments..................................... 4,645 14
Purchases of securities..................................................................... (7,534) -
Proceeds from sales of securities........................................................... 7,969 -
Changes in other assets and other liabilities............................................... (9,384) (3,437)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES......................................................... (93,269) (107,789)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from bank borrowings............................................................... 171,906 206,326
Repayments on bank borrowings............................................................... (219,529) (89,905)
Proceeds from mortgage note payable......................................................... 78,000 -
Principal payments on mortgage notes payable................................................ (7,733) (20,323)
Debt issuance costs......................................................................... (1,647) (83)
Distributions paid to stockholders.......................................................... (26,690) (25,003)
Proceeds from common stock offerings........................................................ 57,222 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options..................................................... 119 479
Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan.................................................... 142 144
Other....................................................................................... 1,621 (4,133)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES..................................................... 53,411 67,502
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.............................................. (623) 477
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD............................................ 724 940
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD.................................................. $ 101 1,417
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized of $3,353 and $2,853
for 2008 and 2007, respectively........................................................... $ 14,711 12,759
Fair value of common stock awards issued to employees and directors, net of forfeitures..... 1,258 1,501
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements of EastGroup Properties,
Inc. ("EastGroup" or "the Company") have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In management's opinion, all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a
fair presentation have been included. The financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements contained in the 2007 annual report on
Form 10-K and the notes thereto.
(2) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EastGroup
Properties, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its investment in any joint
ventures in which the Company has a controlling interest. At December 31, 2007
and June 30, 2008, the Company had a controlling interest in two joint ventures:
the 80% owned University Business Center and the 80% owned Castilian Research
Center. The Company records 100% of the joint ventures' assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses with minority interests provided for in accordance with
the joint venture agreements. The equity method of accounting is used for the
Company's 50% undivided tenant-in-common interest in Industry Distribution
Center II. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been
eliminated in consolidation.
(3) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses during the reporting period,
and to disclose material contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(4) REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES
EastGroup has one reportable segment-industrial properties. These
properties are concentrated in major Sunbelt markets of the United States,
primarily in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona and California, have similar
economic characteristics and also meet the other criteria that permit the
properties to be aggregated into one reportable segment. The Company reviews
long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be
generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated
future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Real estate
properties held for investment are reported at the lower of the carrying amount
or fair value. Depreciation of buildings and other improvements, including
personal property, is computed using the straight-line method over estimated
useful lives of generally 40 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for
improvements and personal property. Building improvements are capitalized, while
maintenance and repair expenses are charged to expense as incurred. Significant
renovations and improvements that extend the useful life of or improve the
assets are capitalized. Depreciation expense for continuing and discontinued
operations was $10,298,000 and $20,520,000 for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2008, respectively, and $9,938,000 and $19,249,000 for the same periods
in 2007. The Company's real estate properties at June 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007 were as follows:
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(In thousands)
Real estate properties:
Land................................................ $ 185,473 175,496
Buildings and building improvements................. 828,833 763,980
Tenant and other improvements....................... 185,703 175,490
Development............................................ 151,386 152,963
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1,351,395 1,267,929
Less accumulated depreciation....................... (288,964) (269,132)
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$ 1,062,431 998,797
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(5) DEVELOPMENT
During the period in which a property is under development, costs
associated with development (i.e., land, construction costs, interest expense
during construction and lease-up, property taxes and other direct and indirect
costs associated with development) are aggregated into the total capitalized
costs of the property. Included in these costs are management's estimates for
the portions of internal costs (primarily personnel costs) that are deemed
directly or indirectly related to such development activities. As the property
becomes occupied, costs are capitalized only for the portion of the building
that remains vacant. When the property becomes 80% occupied or one year after
completion of the shell construction (whichever comes first), capitalization of
development costs ceases on properties developed for lease and properties
developed for sale. Properties developed for lease are then transferred to real
estate properties, and depreciation commences on the entire property (excluding
the land). Properties developed for sale remain classified as development
properties until the criteria for classifying the properties as held for sale,
as discussed in Note 7, have been met. Costs associated with the properties
developed for sale (i.e., property taxes, insurance, and utilities) are expensed
as incurred, and these properties are not depreciated.
(6) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLES
Upon acquisition of real estate properties, the Company applies the
principles of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141,
Business Combinations, to determine the allocation of the purchase price among
the individual components of both the tangible and intangible assets based on
their respective fair values. The Company determines whether any financing
assumed is above or below market based upon comparison to similar financing
terms for similar properties. The cost of the properties acquired may be
adjusted based on indebtedness assumed from the seller that is determined to be
above or below market rates. Factors considered by management in allocating the
cost of the properties acquired include an estimate of carrying costs during the
expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to
execute similar leases. The allocation to tangible assets (land, building and
improvements) is based upon management's determination of the value of the
property as if it were vacant using discounted cash flow models.
The remaining purchase price is allocated among three categories of
intangible assets consisting of the above or below market component of in-place
leases, the value of in-place leases and the value of customer relationships.
The value allocable to the above or below market component of an acquired
in-place lease is determined based upon the present value (using a discount rate
which reflects the risks associated with the acquired leases) of the difference
between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the lease over its
remaining term, and (ii) management's estimate of the amounts that would be paid
using fair market rates over the remaining term of the lease. The amounts
allocated to above and below market leases are included in Other Assets and
Other Liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets and are
amortized to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
The total amount of intangible assets is further allocated to in-place lease
values and to customer relationship values based upon management's assessment of
their respective values. These intangible assets are included in Other Assets on
the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized over the remaining term of the
existing lease, or the anticipated life of the customer relationship, as
applicable. Amortization expense for in-place lease intangibles was $961,000 and
$1,703,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and
$889,000 and $1,593,000 for the same periods in 2007. Amortization of above and
below market leases was immaterial for all periods presented.
The Company acquired five operating properties and 9.9 acres of developable
land in a single transaction during the six months ended June 30, 2008, for a
total cost of $41,913,000, of which $39,018,000 was allocated to real estate
properties and $855,000 to development. In accordance with SFAS No. 141,
intangibles associated with the purchase of real estate were allocated as
follows: $2,143,000 to in-place lease intangibles and $252,000 to above market
leases (both included in Other Assets on the consolidated balance sheet) and
$355,000 to below market leases (included in Other Liabilities on the
consolidated balance sheet). These costs are amortized over the remaining lives
of the associated leases in place at the time of acquisition.
The Company periodically reviews (at least annually) the recoverability of
goodwill and (on a quarterly basis) the recoverability of other intangibles for
possible impairment. In management's opinion, no material impairment of goodwill
and other intangibles existed at June 30, 2008, and December 31, 2007.
(7) REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE/DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Company considers a real estate property to be held for sale when it is
probable that the property will be sold within a year. A key indicator of
probability of sale is whether the buyer has a significant amount of earnest
money at risk. Real estate properties that are held for sale are reported at the
lower of the carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell and are
not depreciated while they are held for sale. In accordance with the guidelines
established under SFAS No. 144, the results of operations for the properties
sold or held for sale during the reported periods are shown under Discontinued
Operations on the consolidated income statements. Interest expense is not
generally allocated to the properties that are held for sale or whose operations
are included under Discontinued Operations unless the mortgage is required to be
paid in full upon the sale of the property.
During the second quarter, EastGroup received a condemnation award from the
State of Texas for its North Stemmons I property in Dallas. The Company was
awarded $4,698,000 as payment for the building and a portion of the land
associated with the property, and a gain of $1,949,000 was recognized as a
result of this transaction.
The Company had no real estate properties that were considered to be held
for sale at June 30, 2008.
(8) OTHER ASSETS
A summary of the Company's Other Assets is as follows:
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(In thousands)
Leasing costs (principally commissions), net of accumulated amortization.......... $ 19,923 18,693
Straight-line rent receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts............. 14,394 14,016
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts....................... 2,701 3,587
Acquired in-place lease intangibles, net of accumulated amortization
of $5,882 and $5,308 for 2008 and 2007, respectively ........................... 5,909 5,303
Goodwill.......................................................................... 990 990
Prepaid expenses and other assets................................................. 10,512 11,093
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$ 54,429 53,682
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(9) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
A summary of the Company's Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses is as
follows:
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(In thousands)
Property taxes payable............................................................ $ 9,808 9,744
Development costs payable......................................................... 7,661 13,022
Dividends payable................................................................. 2,462 2,337
Other payables and accrued expenses............................................... 7,295 9,076
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$ 27,226 34,179
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(10) OTHER LIABILITIES
A summary of the Company's Other Liabilities is as follows:
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(In thousands)
Security deposits................................................................. $ 7,624 7,529
Prepaid rent and other deferred income............................................ 5,694 6,911
Other liabilities................................................................. 1,059 1,713
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$ 14,377 16,153
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(11) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is comprised of net income plus all other changes in
equity from nonowner sources. The components of accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2008 are presented in the
Company's consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity and for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are summarized below.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Balance at beginning of period........................................ $ (351) 251 (56) 314
Change in fair value of interest rate swap.......................... 252 111 (43) 48
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Balance at end of period.............................................. $ (99) 362 (99) 362
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(12) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share (EPS) represents the amount of earnings for the
period available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting
period. The Company's basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available
to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding.
Diluted EPS represents the amount of earnings for the period available to
each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period and to each
share that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares
for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the reporting
period. The Company calculates diluted EPS by dividing net income available to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
plus the dilutive effect of nonvested restricted stock and stock options had the
options been exercised. The dilutive effect of stock options and their
equivalents (such as nonvested restricted stock) was determined using the
treasury stock method which assumes exercise of the options as of the beginning
of the period or when issued, if later, and assumes proceeds from the exercise
of options are used to purchase common stock at the average market price during
the period.
Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the basic and diluted
EPS computations is as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands)
BASIC EPS COMPUTATION
Numerator-net income available to common stockholders.............. $ 9,090 5,476 16,525 11,407
Denominator-weighted average shares outstanding.................... 24,488 23,550 24,086 23,541
DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION
Numerator-net income available to common stockholders.............. $ 9,090 5,476 16,525 11,407
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding.............................. 24,488 23,550 24,086 23,541
Common stock options............................................. 63 94 62 101
Nonvested restricted stock....................................... 96 132 90 119
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Total Shares................................................... 24,647 23,776 24,238 23,761
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(13) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Management Incentive Plan
The Company has a management incentive plan which was approved by the
shareholders and adopted in 2004. This plan authorizes the issuance of up to
1,900,000 shares of common stock to employees in the form of options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock (limited to 570,000 shares), deferred
stock units, performance shares, stock bonuses, and stock. Total shares
available for grant were 1,685,794 at June 30, 2008. Typically, the Company
issues new shares to fulfill stock grants or upon the exercise of stock options.
Stock-based compensation was $663,000 and $1,266,000 for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, of which $172,000 and $356,000 were
capitalized as part of the Company's development costs. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2007, stock-based compensation was $651,000 and
$1,196,000, respectively, of which $218,000 and $435,000 were capitalized as
part of the Company's development costs.
Restricted Stock
In the second quarter of 2008, the Company granted shares to executive
officers contingent upon the attainment of certain annual performance goals.
These goals are for the period ending December 31, 2008, so any shares issued
upon attainment of these goals will be issued after that date. The number of
shares to be issued could range from zero to 44,802. These shares will vest 20%
on the date shares are determined and awarded and 20% per year on each January 1
for the subsequent four years.
Following is a summary of the total restricted shares granted, forfeited
and delivered (vested) to employees with the related weighted average grant date
fair value share prices. The table does not include shares granted in 2006 that
are contingent on market conditions and shares granted in 2008 that are
contingent on the attainment of certain annual performance goals. As of the
vesting date, the fair value of shares that vested during the first quarter of
2008 was $1,161,000. There were no shares that vested in the second quarter of
2008.
Restricted Stock Activity: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008
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Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Grant Date Grant Date
Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value
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Nonvested at beginning of period.... 149,167 $ 33.42 144,089 $ 31.65
Granted (1)......................... - - 34,668 49.14
Forfeited........................... - - (1,820) 25.99
Vested.............................. - - (27,770) 44.33
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Nonvested at end of period.......... 149,167 33.42 149,167 33.42
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(1) Represents shares issued in March 2008 that were granted in 2007 subject to
the satisfaction of annual performance goals.
Directors Equity Plan
The Company has a directors equity plan that was approved by shareholders
and adopted in 2005 and was further amended by the Board of Directors in May
2008, which authorizes the issuance of up to 50,000 shares of common stock
through awards of shares and restricted shares granted to non-employee directors
of the Company. Stock-based compensation expense for directors was $39,000 and
$78,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and
$39,000 and $77,000 for the same periods in 2007.
(14) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements,
which provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities.
SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or
liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair
value in any new circumstances. The Statement requires disclosure of the level
within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall,
including measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities (Level 1), quoted prices for similar instruments in active
markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that
are not active (Level 2), and significant valuation assumptions that are not
readily observable in the market (Level 3). The provisions of Statement 157,
with the exception of nonfinancial assets and liabilities, were effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. The FASB deferred for one year
the Statement's fair value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets and
liabilities that are not required or permitted to be measured at fair value on a
recurring basis. These provisions will be effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2008, and the Company is in the process of evaluating the
impact that the adoption of these provisions will have on the Company's overall
financial position and results of operations. As required under SFAS No. 133,
the Company accounts for its interest rate swap cash flow hedge on the Tower
Automotive mortgage at fair value. At the end of each quarter, the fair value of
the swap is determined by estimating the expected cash flows over the life of
the swap using the mid-market rate and price environment as of the last trading
day of the quarter. This market information is considered a Level 2 input as
defined by SFAS No. 157. The application of Statement 157 to the Company in 2008
had an immaterial impact on the Company's overall financial position and results
of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business
Combinations, which retains the fundamental requirements in SFAS No. 141 and
requires the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree be measured at fair value as of the
acquisition date. In addition, Statement 141(R) requires that any goodwill
acquired in the business combination be measured as a residual, and it provides
guidance in determining what information to disclose to enable users of the
financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the
business combination. The Statement also requires that acquisition-related costs
be recognized as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the
services are received. SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the
first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and may
not be applied before that date.
Also in December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, which is an amendment of
Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51. Statement 160 provides guidance for
entities that prepare consolidated financial statements that have an outstanding
noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a
subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods
within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and may not
be applied before that date. The Company anticipates that the adoption of
Statement 160 on January 1, 2009, will have an immaterial impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which is an amendment of FASB Statement No.
133. SFAS No. 161 requires all entities with derivative instruments to disclose
information regarding how and why the entity uses derivative instruments and how
derivative instruments and related hedged items affect the entity's financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. The Statement is effective
prospectively for periods beginning on or after November 15, 2008.
(15) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During the second quarter, the Company called for redemption all 1,320,000
shares of its 7.95% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The
redemption took place on July 2, 2008, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share
plus accrued and unpaid dividends for the period from July 1, 2008, through and
including the redemption date of $.011 per share, for an aggregated redemption
price of $25.011 per Series D Preferred Share. Original issuance costs of
$674,000 will be expensed in the third quarter.
On July 11, 2008, EastGroup closed on the acquisition of 12th Street
Distribution Center, a 150,000 square foot building in Jacksonville, Florida.
This purchase was part of the Company's previously disclosed build-to-suit
transaction with United Stationers Supply Co. EastGroup purchased the vacant
property for $3,730,000 and plans to redevelop it for multi-tenant use for a
projected total investment of $4,685,000.
On July 18, 2008, EastGroup acquired 12.2 acres of land in San Antonio,
Texas, for $1.9 million. The Company plans to construct three buildings with a
total of 176,000 square feet on this development land.
EastGroup is under contract to purchase a 128,000 square foot building in
Tampa, Florida, as part of the Company's build-to-suit transaction with United
Stationers Supply Co. The Company is also under contract to sell this property,
and these transactions are expected to close during the third quarter of 2008.
In addition, the Company is under contract to purchase 130 acres of land in
Orlando, Florida, for approximately $15 million, and plans to construct 1.2
million square feet on this development land. This acquisition is expected to
close during the fourth quarter of 2008.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
OVERVIEW
EastGroup's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being the leading
provider in its markets of functional, flexible, and quality business
distribution space for location-sensitive tenants primarily in the 5,000 to
50,000 square foot range. The Company develops, acquires and operates
distribution facilities, the majority of which are clustered around major
transportation features in supply constrained submarkets in major Sunbelt
regions. The Company's core markets are in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona
and California.
The Company's primary revenue is rental income; as such, EastGroup's
greatest challenge is leasing space. During the six months ended June 30, 2008,
leases on 2,006,000 square feet (8.0%) of EastGroup's total square footage of
24,974,000 expired, and the Company was successful in renewing or re-leasing
1,681,000 square feet, representing 84% of that total. In addition, EastGroup
leased 621,000 square feet of other vacant space during this period. During the
six months ended June 30, 2008, average rental rates on new and renewal leases
increased by 11.0%.
EastGroup's total leased percentage was 95.6% at June 30, 2008, compared to
97.6% at June 30, 2007. Leases scheduled to expire for the remainder of 2008
were 6.2% of the portfolio on a square foot basis at June 30, 2008, and this
figure was reduced to 4.0% as of August 5, 2008. Property net operating income
from same properties increased 0.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and 1.6%
for the six months as compared to the same periods in 2007.
The Company generates new sources of leasing revenue through its
acquisition and development programs. During the first six months of 2008,
EastGroup purchased five operating properties (669,000 square feet) and 9.9
acres of developable land in a single transaction for a total cost of $41.9
million. These properties are located in metropolitan Charlotte, North Carolina,
where the Company now owns over 1.6 million square feet.
EastGroup continues to see targeted development as a major contributor to
the Company's growth. The Company mitigates risks associated with development
through a Board-approved maximum level of land held for development and by
adjusting development start dates according to leasing activity. During the six
months ended June 30, 2008, the Company transferred seven properties (733,000
square feet) with aggregate costs of $40.6 million at the date of transfer from
development to real estate properties. These properties, which were collectively
98% leased as of August 5, 2008, are located in Orlando, Florida; Phoenix,
Arizona; and Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
The Company primarily funds its acquisition and development programs
through a four-year, $200 million line of credit (as discussed in Liquidity and
Capital Resources). As market conditions permit, EastGroup issues equity,
including preferred equity, and/or employs fixed-rate, non-recourse first
mortgage debt to replace the short-term bank borrowings.
EastGroup has one reportable segment-industrial properties. These
properties are primarily located in major Sunbelt regions of the United States,
have similar economic characteristics and also meet the other criteria that
permit the properties to be aggregated into one reportable segment. The
Company's chief decision makers use two primary measures of operating results in
making decisions: property net operating income (PNOI), defined as income from
real estate operations less property operating expenses (before interest expense
and depreciation and amortization), and funds from operations available to
common stockholders (FFO), defined as net income (loss) computed in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), excluding gains or
losses from sales of depreciable real estate property, plus real estate related
depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated
partnerships and joint ventures. The Company calculates FFO based on the
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts' (NAREIT) definition.
PNOI is a supplemental industry reporting measurement used to evaluate the
performance of the Company's real estate investments. The Company believes that
the exclusion of depreciation and amortization in the industry's calculation of
PNOI provides a supplemental indicator of the property's performance since real
estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions. PNOI as
calculated by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled but
differently calculated measures for other real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The major factors that influence PNOI are occupancy levels, acquisitions and
sales, development properties that achieve stabilized operations, rental rate
increases or decreases, and the recoverability of operating expenses. The
Company's success depends largely upon its ability to lease space and to recover
from tenants the operating costs associated with those leases.
Real estate income is comprised of rental income, pass-through income and
other real estate income including lease termination fees. Property operating
expenses are comprised of property taxes, insurance, utilities, repair and
maintenance expenses, management fees, other operating costs and bad debt
expense. Generally, the Company's most significant operating expenses are
property taxes and insurance. Tenant leases may be net leases in which the total
operating expenses are recoverable, modified gross leases in which some of the
operating expenses are recoverable, or gross leases in which no expenses are
recoverable (gross leases represent only a small portion of the Company's total
leases). Increases in property operating expenses are fully recoverable under
net leases and recoverable to a high degree under modified gross leases.
Modified gross leases often include base year amounts and expense increases over
these amounts are recoverable. The Company's exposure to property operating
expenses is primarily due to vacancies and leases for occupied space that limit
the amount of expenses that can be recovered.
The Company believes FFO is a meaningful supplemental measure of operating
performance for equity real estate investment trusts. The Company believes that
excluding depreciation and amortization in the calculation of FFO is appropriate
since real estate values have historically increased or decreased based on
market conditions. FFO is not considered as an alternative to net income
(determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of the Company's financial
performance, nor is it a measure of the Company's liquidity or indicative of
funds available to provide for the Company's cash needs, including its ability
to make distributions. The Company's key drivers affecting FFO are changes in
PNOI (as discussed above), interest rates, the amount of leverage the Company
employs and general
and administrative expense. The following table presents on a comparative basis
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 reconciliations of
PNOI and FFO Available to Common Stockholders to Net Income.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands, except per share data)
Income from real estate operations............................................ $ 41,458 36,955 81,564 72,814
Expenses from real estate operations.......................................... (11,536) (10,173) (22,382) (20,191)
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PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME................................................. 29,922 26,782 59,182 52,623
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investment (before depreciation)......... 112 106 225 215
Income from discontinued operations
(before depreciation and amortization)...................................... 49 152 154 313
Interest income............................................................... 27 34 64 56
Gain on sales of securities................................................... - - 435 -
Other income.................................................................. 21 20 216 45
Interest expense.............................................................. (7,509) (6,905) (14,882) (13,076)
General and administrative expense............................................ (2,018) (1,847) (4,099) (3,876)
Minority interest in earnings (before depreciation and amortization).......... (188) (199) (393) (387)
Gain on sales of land......................................................... 5 7 12 14
Dividends on Series D preferred shares........................................ (656) (656) (1,312) (1,312)
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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS........................ 19,765 17,494 39,602 34,615
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations...................... (12,625) (11,931) (25,007) (23,047)
Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations.................... (17) (95) (53) (174)
Depreciation from unconsolidated investment................................... (33) (33) (66) (66)
Minority interest depreciation and amortization............................... 51 41 100 79
Gain on sales of depreciable real estate investments.......................... 1,949 - 1,949 -
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS................................... 9,090 5,476 16,525 11,407
Dividends on Series D preferred shares........................................ 656 656 1,312 1,312
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NET INCOME.................................................................... $ 9,746 6,132 17,837 12,719
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Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share................. $ .37 .23 .68 .48
Funds from operations available to common stockholders per diluted share...... .80 .74 1.63 1.46
Diluted shares for earnings per share and funds from operations............... 24,647 23,776 24,238 23,761
The Company analyzes the following performance trends in evaluating the progress
of the Company:
o The FFO change per share represents the increase or decrease in FFO per
share from the same quarter in the current year compared to the prior year.
FFO per share for the second quarter of 2008 was $.80 per share compared
with $.74 per share for the same period of 2007, an increase of 8.1% per
share. PNOI increased 11.7% primarily due to additional PNOI of $2,089,000
from newly developed properties, $826,000 from 2007 and 2008 acquisitions
and $243,000 from same property growth. The second quarter of 2008 was the
sixteenth consecutive quarter of increased FFO per share as compared to the
previous year's quarter.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, FFO was $1.63 per share compared
with $1.46 for the same period of 2007, an increase of 11.6% per share.
PNOI increased 12.5% mainly due to additional PNOI of $3,762,000 from newly
developed properties, $2,013,000 from 2007 and 2008 acquisitions and
$794,000 from same property growth.
o Same property net operating income change represents the PNOI increase or
decrease for operating properties owned during the entire current period
and prior year reporting period. PNOI from same properties increased 0.9%
for the three months ended June 30, 2008, and 1.6% for the six months. The
second quarter of 2008 was the twentieth consecutive quarter of improved
same property results.
o Occupancy is the percentage of total leasable square footage for which the
lease term has commenced as of the close of the reporting period. Occupancy
at June 30, 2008, was 95.0%. Occupancy has ranged from 94.4% to 95.7% in
the previous four quarters.
o Rental rate change represents the rental rate increase or decrease on new
and renewal leases compared to the prior leases on the same space. Rental
rate increases on new and renewal leases (4.9% of total square footage)
averaged 9.4% for the second quarter. For the six months ended June 30,
2008, rental rate increases on new and renewal leases (9.2% of total square
footage) averaged 11.0%.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Company's management considers the following accounting policies and
estimates to be critical to the reported operations of the Company.
Real Estate Properties
The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties to net
tangible and identified intangible assets based on their respective fair values.
Factors considered by management in allocating the cost of the properties
acquired include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up
periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar
leases. The allocation to tangible assets (land, buildings and improvements) is
based upon management's determination of the value of the property as if it were
vacant using discounted cash flow models. The remaining purchase price is
allocated among three categories of intangible assets consisting of the above or
below market component of in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and the
value of customer relationships. The value allocable to the above or below
market component of an acquired in-place lease is determined based upon the
present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with
the acquired leases) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be
paid pursuant to the lease over its remaining term, and (ii) management's
estimate of the amounts that would be paid using fair market rates over the
remaining term of the lease. The amounts allocated to above and below market
leases are included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities, respectively, on the
consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to rental income over the
remaining terms of the respective leases. The total amount of intangible assets
is further allocated to in-place lease values and to customer relationship
values based upon management's assessment of their respective values. These
intangible assets are included in Other Assets on the consolidated balance
sheets and are amortized over the remaining term of the existing lease, or the
anticipated life of the customer relationship, as applicable.
During the industrial development stage, costs associated with development
(i.e., land, construction costs, interest expense during construction and
lease-up, property taxes and other direct and indirect costs associated with
development) are aggregated into the total capitalization of the property.
Included in these costs are management's estimates for the portions of internal
costs (primarily personnel costs) that are deemed directly or indirectly related
to such development activities.
The Company reviews its real estate investments for impairment of value
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. If any real estate investment is considered
permanently impaired, a loss is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the
property to its estimated fair value. Real estate assets to be sold are reported
at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less selling costs. The
evaluation of real estate investments involves many subjective assumptions
dependent upon future economic events that affect the ultimate value of the
property. Currently, the Company's management is not aware of any impairment
issues nor has it experienced any significant impairment issues in recent years.
In the event of impairment, the property's basis would be reduced and the
impairment would be recognized as a current period charge in the income
statement.
Valuation of Receivables
The Company is subject to tenant defaults and bankruptcies that could
affect the collection of outstanding receivables. In order to mitigate these
risks, the Company performs credit reviews and analyses on prospective tenants
before significant leases are executed. On a quarterly basis, the Company
evaluates outstanding receivables and estimates the allowance for doubtful
accounts. Management specifically analyzes aged receivables, customer
credit-worthiness, historical bad debts and current economic trends when
evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company
believes that its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate for its
outstanding receivables for the periods presented. In the event that the
allowance for doubtful accounts is insufficient for an account that is
subsequently written off, additional bad debt expense would be recognized as a
current period charge in the income statement.
Tax Status
EastGroup, a Maryland corporation, has qualified as a real estate
investment trust under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and intends
to continue to qualify as such. To maintain its status as a REIT, the Company is
required to distribute at least 90% of its ordinary taxable income to its
stockholders. The Company has the option of (i) reinvesting the sales price of
properties sold through tax-deferred exchanges, allowing for a deferral of
capital gains on the sale, (ii) paying out capital gains to the stockholders
with no tax to the Company, or (iii) treating the capital gains as having been
distributed to the stockholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed
and allocating the tax paid as a credit to the stockholders. The Company
distributed all of its 2007 taxable income to its stockholders and expects to
distribute all of its taxable income in 2008. Accordingly, no provision for
income taxes was necessary in 2007, nor is it expected to be necessary for 2008.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
EastGroup's assets were $1,119,590,000 at June 30, 2008, an increase of
$63,757,000 from December 31, 2007. Liabilities increased $13,855,000 to
$664,991,000 and stockholders' equity increased $49,782,000 to $452,167,000
during the same period. The paragraphs that follow explain these changes in
detail.
ASSETS
Real Estate Properties
Real estate properties increased $85,043,000 during the six months ended
June 30, 2008, primarily due to the purchase of five operating properties in a
single transaction and the transfer of seven properties from development, as
detailed below. These increases were offset by the sale of one property, North
Stemmons I, in the second quarter.
Date
Real Estate Properties Acquired in 2008 Location Size Acquired Cost (1)
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(Square feet) (In thousands)
Airport Commerce Center I & II,
Interchange Park, Ridge Creek
Distribution Center and Waterford
Distribution Center................... Charlotte, NC 669,000 02/29/08 $ 39,018
(1) Total cost of the properties acquired was $41,913,000, of which $39,018,000
was allocated to real estate properties as indicated above and $855,000 was
allocated to development. Intangibles associated with the purchases of real
estate were allocated as follows: $2,143,000 to in-place lease intangibles,
$252,000 to above market leases (both included in Other Assets on the
consolidated balance sheet) and $355,000 to below market leases (included
in Other Liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet). All of these costs
are amortized over the remaining lives of the associated leases in place at
the time of acquisition.
Real Estate Properties Transferred from Date
Development in 2008 Location Size Transferred Cost at Transfer
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(Square feet) (In thousands)
Beltway Crossing IV..................... Houston, TX 55,000 01/21/08 $ 3,365
Beltway Crossing III.................... Houston, TX 55,000 02/01/08 2,866
Southridge XII.......................... Orlando, FL 404,000 03/20/08 18,521
Arion 18................................ San Antonio, TX 20,000 03/31/08 2,593
Southridge VII.......................... Orlando, FL 92,000 04/01/08 6,500
Wetmore II, Building C.................. San Antonio, TX 69,000 05/29/08 3,682
Interstate Commons III.................. Phoenix, AZ 38,000 06/01/08 3,093
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Total Developments Transferred.... 733,000 $ 40,620
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The Company made capital improvements of $7,822,000 on existing and
acquired properties (included in the Capital Expenditures table under Results of
Operations). Also, the Company incurred costs of $1,523,000 on development
properties subsequent to transfer to real estate properties; the Company records
these expenditures as development costs on the consolidated statements of cash
flows during the 12-month period following transfer.
Development
The investment in development at June 30, 2008, was $151,386,000 compared
to $152,963,000 at December 31, 2007. Total capital invested for development
during the first six months of 2008 was $40,085,000, which primarily consisted
of costs of $39,043,000 as detailed in the development activity table and costs
of $1,523,000 on developments transferred to real estate properties during the
12-month period ended June 30, 2008.
During 2007, the Company executed a ten-year lease for a 404,000 square
foot build-to-suit development in its Southridge Commerce Park in Orlando. In
March 2008, construction on this project was completed, and the tenant, United
Stationers Supply Co., occupied the space. As part of this transaction,
EastGroup entered into contracts with United Stationers to purchase two of its
existing properties (278,000 square feet) in Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida.
The acquisition of the Jacksonville property closed subsequent to June 30, 2008.
The Company purchased this vacant property for $3,730,000 and plans to redevelop
it for multi-tenant use for a projected total investment of $4,685,000. The
acquisition and re-sale of the Tampa property is expected to close during the
third quarter of 2008.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, EastGroup purchased 9.9 acres of
developable land for $855,000. Costs associated with this acquisition are
included in the development activity table. The Company transferred seven
developments to real estate properties during the first six months of 2008 with
a total investment of $40,620,000 as of the date of transfer.
Costs Incurred
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Costs For the Cumulative Estimated
Transferred Six Months as of Total
DEVELOPMENT Size in 2008(1) Ended 6/30/08 6/30/08 Costs
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(Square feet) (In thousands)
LEASE-UP
Oak Creek A & B, Tampa, FL(2)................... 35,000 $ - 84 3,025 3,300
SunCoast I, Fort Myers, FL...................... 63,000 - 149 5,225 5,500
World Houston 24, Houston, TX................... 93,000 - 708 5,873 6,100
World Houston 25, Houston, TX................... 66,000 - 480 3,674 3,900
Centennial Park, Denver, CO..................... 68,000 - 306 5,053 5,500
Beltway Crossing V, Houston, TX................. 83,000 - 465 4,211 5,000
Wetmore II, Building A, San Antonio, TX......... 34,000 - 275 3,076 3,200
40th Avenue Distribution Center, Phoenix, AZ.... 89,000 - 268 5,415 6,100
Wetmore II, Building B, San Antonio, TX......... 55,000 - 325 3,208 3,400
Beltway Crossing VI, Houston, TX................ 127,000 - 1,634 5,157 6,400
Oak Creek VI, Tampa, FL........................ 89,000 - 1,395 5,300 5,800
Southridge VIII, Orlando, FL.................... 91,000 - 1,668 5,708 6,700
World Houston 27, Houston, TX................... 92,000 - 1,765 4,248 5,500
Techway SW IV, Houston, TX...................... 94,000 - 2,425 4,393 5,800
Wetmore II, Building D, San Antonio, TX......... 124,000 - 4,878 7,863 8,500
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Total Lease-up.................................... 1,203,000 - 16,825 71,429 80,700
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ......................... 261,000 - 7,109 21,117 22,800
SunCoast III, Fort Myers, FL.................... 93,000 - 2,002 6,177 8,400
World Houston 26, Houston, TX................... 59,000 1,110 1,563 2,673 3,300
Country Club III & IV, Tucson, AZ............... 138,000 2,552 - 2,552 11,200
Oak Creek IX, Tampa, FL......................... 86,000 1,369 - 1,369 5,500
Blue Heron III, West Palm Beach, FL............. 20,000 863 - 863 2,300
World Houston 28, Houston, TX................... 59,000 733 - 733 4,800
World Houston 29, Houston, TX................... 70,000 849 - 849 4,700
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Total Under Construction.......................... 786,000 7,476 10,674 36,333 63,000
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PROSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT (PRIMARILY LAND)
Tucson, AZ...................................... 70,000 (2,552) 920 413 3,500
Tampa, FL....................................... 249,000 (1,369) 535 3,743 14,600
Orlando, FL..................................... 229,000 - 904 4,666 13,700
West Palm Beach, FL............................. - (863) 52 - -
Fort Myers, FL.................................. 659,000 - 1,470 14,289 48,100
Dallas, TX...................................... 70,000 - 537 537 5,000
El Paso, TX..................................... 251,000 - - 2,444 9,600
Houston, TX..................................... 1,169,000 (2,692) 1,060 12,917 71,800
San Antonio, TX................................. 414,000 - 385 2,951 24,300
Charlotte, NC................................... 95,000 - 959 959 7,100
Jackson, MS..................................... 28,000 - - 705 2,000
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Total Prospective Development..................... 3,234,000 (7,476) 6,822 43,624 199,700
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5,223,000 $ - 34,321 151,386 343,400
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DEVELOPMENTS COMPLETED AND TRANSFERRED
TO REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES DURING 2008
Beltway Crossing IV, Houston, TX................ 55,000 $ - 5 3,365
Beltway Crossing III, Houston, TX............... 55,000 - 14 2,866
Southridge XII, Orlando, FL..................... 404,000 - 3,421 18,521
Arion 18, San Antonio, TX....................... 20,000 - 638 2,593
Southridge VII, Orlando, FL..................... 92,000 - 414 6,500
Wetmore II, Building C, San Antonio, TX......... 69,000 - 185 3,682
Interstate Commons III, Phoenix, AZ............. 38,000 - 45 3,093
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Total Transferred to Real Estate Properties....... 733,000 $ - 4,722 40,620 (3)
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(1) Represents costs transferred from Prospective Development (primarily land)
to Under Construction during the period.
(2) These buildings were developed for sale.
(3) Represents cumulative costs at the date of transfer.
Accumulated depreciation on real estate properties increased $19,832,000
during the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to depreciation expense
on real estate properties, offset by accumulated depreciation related to North
Stemmons I, which was sold during the second quarter. A summary of Other Assets
is presented in Note 8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
LIABILITIES
Mortgage notes payable increased $70,207,000 during the six months ended
June 30, 2008, as a result of a $78,000,000 mortgage loan signed by the Company
during the first quarter, which was offset by regularly scheduled principal
payments of $7,733,000 and mortgage loan premium amortization of $60,000.
Notes payable to banks decreased $47,623,000 during the six months ended
June 30, 2008, as a result of repayments of $219,529,000 exceeding advances of
$171,906,000. The Company's credit facilities are described in greater detail
under Liquidity and Capital Resources.
See Note 9 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a
summary of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses. See Note 10 in the Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of Other Liabilities.
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
During the second quarter, the Company sold 1,198,700 shares of its common
stock to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. The net proceeds
were $57.2 million. The Company used the proceeds to repay indebtedness
outstanding under its revolving credit facility and for other general corporate
purposes.
Distributions in excess of earnings increased $8,978,000 as a result of
dividends on common and preferred stock of $26,815,000 exceeding net income for
financial reporting purposes of $17,837,000. See Note 13 in the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to the changes in
additional paid-in capital resulting from stock-based compensation.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Comments are for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007.)
Net income available to common stockholders for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008, was $9,090,000 ($.37 per basic and diluted share) and
$16,525,000 ($.69 per basic and $.68 per diluted share) compared to $5,476,000
($.23 per basic and diluted share) and $11,407,000 ($.48 per basic and diluted
share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
PNOI for the three months ended June 30, 2008, increased by $3,140,000, or
11.7%, as compared to the same period in 2007. The increase was primarily
attributable to $2,089,000 from newly developed properties, $826,000 from 2007
and 2008 acquisitions and $243,000 from same property growth.
PNOI for the six months ended June 30, 2008, increased by $6,559,000, or
12.5%, as compared to the same period in 2007. The increase was mainly due to
$3,762,000 from newly developed properties, $2,013,000 from 2007 and 2008
acquisitions and $794,000 from same property growth. The increases in PNOI were
offset by increased depreciation and amortization expense and other costs as
discussed below.
Expense to revenue ratios for real estate operations were 27.8% and 27.4%
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to 27.5% and 27.7%
for the same periods in 2007. The Company's percentages leased and occupied were
95.6% and 95.0%, respectively, at June 30, 2008, compared to 97.6% and 95.6%,
respectively, at June 30, 2007.
The following table presents the components of interest expense for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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Increase Increase
2008 2007 (Decrease) 2008 2007 (Decrease)
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(In thousands, except rates of interest)
Average bank borrowings....................................... $ 97,122 116,697 (19,575) 124,514 88,119 36,395
Weighted average variable interest rates
(excluding loan cost amortization).......................... 3.77% 6.41% 4.24% 6.49%
VARIABLE RATE INTEREST EXPENSE
Variable rate interest (excluding loan cost amortization)..... $ 910 1,865 (955) 2,626 2,833 (207)
Amortization of bank loan costs............................... 74 89 (15) 148 178 (30)
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Total variable rate interest expense.......................... 984 1,954 (970) 2,774 3,011 (237)
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FIXED RATE INTEREST EXPENSE
Fixed rate interest (excluding loan cost amortization)........ 8,001 6,231 1,770 15,136 12,653 2,483
Amortization of mortgage loan costs........................... 172 133 39 325 265 60
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Total fixed rate interest expense............................. 8,173 6,364 1,809 15,461 12,918 2,543
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Total interest................................................ 9,157 8,318 839 18,235 15,929 2,306
Less capitalized interest..................................... (1,648) (1,413) (235) (3,353) (2,853) (500)
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TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE........................................ $ 7,509 6,905 604 14,882 13,076 1,806
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Interest costs incurred during development of real estate properties are
capitalized and offset against interest expense. The Company's weighted average
variable interest rates in the first six months of 2008 were significantly lower
than in 2007. Although average bank borrowings were higher for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007, the Company
experienced a decrease in variable rate interest expense due to the lower
interest rates.
The increase in mortgage interest expense in the first six months of 2008
as compared to the same period of 2007 was primarily due to the new mortgages
detailed in the table below.
NEW MORTGAGES IN 2007 AND 2008 INTEREST RATE DATE AMOUNT
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Broadway VI, World Houston 1 & 2, 21 & 23, Arion 16,
Ethan Allen, Northpark I-IV, South 55th Avenue, East
University I & II and Santan 10 II............................ 5.570% 08/08/07 $ 75,000,000
Beltway II, III & IV, Eastlake, Fairgrounds I-IV, Nations
Ford I-IV, Techway Southwest III, Westinghouse,
Wetmore I-IV and World Houston 15 & 22........................ 5.500% 03/19/08 78,000,000
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Weighted Average/Total Amount................................. 5.534% $ 153,000,000
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These increases were offset by regularly scheduled principal payments and
the repayments of two mortgages in 2007 as shown in the following table:
INTEREST DATE PAYOFF
MORTGAGE LOANS REPAID IN 2007 RATE REPAID AMOUNT
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World Houston 1 & 2................................ 7.770% 04/12/07 $ 4,023,000
E. University I & II, Broadway VI, 55th Avenue
and Ethan Allen.................................. 8.060% 05/25/07 10,197,000
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Weighted Average/Total Amount.................... 7.978% $ 14,220,000
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Depreciation and amortization for continuing operations increased $694,000
and $1,960,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to
the same periods in 2007. This increase was primarily due to properties acquired
and transferred from development during 2007 and 2008.
NAREIT has recommended supplemental disclosures concerning straight-line
rent, capital expenditures and leasing costs. Straight-lining of rent for
continuing operations increased income by $132,000 and $412,000 for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $262,000 and $407,000 in the
same periods of 2007.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and
2007 were as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
Estimated ---------------------------------------------------
Useful Life 2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands)
Upgrade on Acquisitions................... 40 yrs $ 19 20 50 59
Tenant Improvements:
New Tenants............................ Lease Life 1,268 1,876 3,356 3,314
New Tenants (first generation) (1)..... Lease Life 238 37 241 375
Renewal Tenants........................ Lease Life 650 426 1,162 830
Other:
Building Improvements.................. 5-40 yrs 1,122 533 1,304 758
Roofs.................................. 5-15 yrs 723 796 831 961
Parking Lots........................... 3-5 yrs 237 304 775 411
Other.................................. 5 yrs 32 17 103 52
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Total capital expenditures.......... $ 4,289 4,009 7,822 6,760
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(1) First generation refers to space that has never been occupied under
EastGroup's ownership.
Capitalized Leasing Costs
The Company's leasing costs (principally commissions) are capitalized and
included in Other Assets. The costs are amortized over the terms of the
associated leases and are included in depreciation and amortization expense.
Capitalized leasing costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and
2007 were as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
Estimated ---------------------------------------------------
Useful Life 2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands)
Development............................... Lease Life $ 1,296 725 2,129 1,630
New Tenants............................... Lease Life 618 738 1,089 1,424
New Tenants (first generation) (1)........ Lease Life 51 50 58 165
Renewal Tenants........................... Lease Life 646 523 885 898
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Total capitalized leasing costs..... $ 2,611 2,036 4,161 4,117
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Amortization of leasing costs (2)......... $ 1,383 1,199 2,837 2,379
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(1) First generation refers to space that has never been occupied under
EastGroup's ownership.
(2) Includes discontinued operations.
Discontinued Operations
The results of operations, including interest expense (if applicable), for
the properties sold or held for sale during the periods reported are shown under
Discontinued Operations on the consolidated income statements. The following
table presents the components of revenue and expense for the properties sold or
held for sale during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
EastGroup sold North Stemmons I during the second quarter of 2008, as described
below, and Delp Distribution Center I during the fourth quarter of 2007. The
Company has reclassified the operations of both entities to Discontinued
Operations as shown in the following table.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
Discontinued Operations 2008 2007 2008 2007
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(In thousands)
Income from real estate operations................................... $ 72 210 211 437
Expenses from real estate operations................................. (23) (58) (57) (124)
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Property net operating income from discontinued operations......... 49 152 154 313
Depreciation and amortization........................................ (17) (95) (53) (174)
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Income from real estate operations................................... 32 57 101 139
Gain on sales of real estate investments........................... 1,949 - 1,949 -
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Income from discontinued operations.................................. $ 1,981 57 2,050 139
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In May, EastGroup received a condemnation award from the State of Texas for
its North Stemmons I property in Dallas. The Company was awarded $4,698,000 as
payment for the building and a portion of the land associated with the property,
and a gain of $1,949,000 was recognized as a result of this transaction. The
Company plans to develop a new business distribution building on the remaining
4.9 acres.
A summary of gain on sales of real estate investments for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:
Date Net Recognized
Real Estate Properties Location Size Sold Sales Price Basis Gain
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(In thousands)
North Stemmons I.................. Dallas, TX 123,000 SF 05/12/08 $ 4,633 2,684 1,949
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which provides guidance for
using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 applies
whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be
measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new
circumstances. The provisions of Statement 157, with the exception of
nonfinancial assets and liabilities, were effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. The FASB deferred for one year the Statement's fair
value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are
not required or permitted to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
These provisions will be effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2008, and the Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the
adoption of these provisions will have on the Company's overall financial
position and results of operations. As required under SFAS No. 133, the Company
accounts for its interest rate swap cash flow hedge on the Tower Automotive
mortgage at fair value. The application of Statement 157 to the Company in 2008
had an immaterial impact on the Company's overall financial position and results
of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business
Combinations, which retains the fundamental requirements in SFAS No. 141 and
requires the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree be measured at fair value as of the
acquisition date. In addition, Statement 141(R) requires that any goodwill
acquired in the business combination be measured as a residual, and it provides
guidance in determining what information to disclose to enable users of the
financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the
business combination. The Statement also requires that acquisition-related costs
be recognized as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the
services are received. SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the
first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and may
not be applied before that date.
Also in December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, which is an amendment of
Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51. Statement 160 provides guidance for
entities that prepare consolidated financial statements that have an outstanding
noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a
subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods
within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and may not
be applied before that date. The Company anticipates that the adoption of
Statement 160 on January 1, 2009, will have an immaterial impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which is an amendment of FASB Statement No.
133. SFAS No. 161 requires all entities with derivative instruments to disclose
information regarding how and why the entity uses derivative instruments and how
derivative instruments and related hedged items affect the entity's financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. The Statement is effective
prospectively for periods beginning on or after November 15, 2008.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $39,235,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2008. The primary other sources of cash were from bank
borrowings, mortgage note proceeds, proceeds from common stock offerings,
proceeds from sales of securities, and proceeds from sales of land and real
estate investments. The Company distributed $25,378,000 in common and $1,312,000
in preferred stock dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Other
primary uses of cash were for bank debt repayments, purchases of real estate,
construction and development of properties, capital improvements at various
properties, principal payments on mortgage notes payable, and purchases of
securities.
Total debt at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 is detailed below. The
Company's bank credit facilities have certain restrictive covenants, and the
Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at June 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2007.
June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007
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(In thousands)
Mortgage notes payable - fixed rate......... $ 535,567 465,360
Bank notes payable - floating rate.......... 87,821 135,444
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Total debt............................... $ 623,388 600,804
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EastGroup has a four-year, $200 million unsecured revolving credit facility
with a group of seven banks that matures in January 2012. The Company
customarily uses this line of credit for acquisitions and developments. The
interest rate on the facility is based on the LIBOR index and varies according
to total liability to total asset value ratios (as defined in the credit
agreement), with an annual facility fee of 15 to 20 basis points. The interest
rate on each tranche is usually reset on a monthly basis and is currently LIBOR
plus 70 basis points with an annual facility fee of 20 basis points. The line of
credit can be expanded by $100 million and has an option for a one-year
extension. At June 30, 2008, the weighted average interest rate was 3.150% on a
balance of $84,000,000.
The Company also has a four-year, $25 million unsecured revolving credit
facility with PNC Bank, N.A. that matures in January 2012. This credit facility
is customarily used for working capital needs. The interest rate on this working
cash line is based on the LIBOR index and varies according to total liability to
total asset value ratios (as defined in the credit agreement). Under this
facility, the Company's current interest rate is LIBOR plus 75 basis points with
no annual facility fee. At June 30, 2008, the interest rate was 3.213% on a
balance of $3,821,000.
As market conditions permit, EastGroup issues equity, including preferred
equity, and/or employs fixed-rate, non-recourse first mortgage debt to replace
the short-term bank borrowings.
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company closed on a $78 million,
non-recourse first mortgage loan secured by properties containing 1,571,000
square feet. The loan has a fixed interest rate of 5.50%, a seven-year term and
an amortization schedule of 20 years. The proceeds of this note were used to
reduce variable rate bank borrowings.
During the second quarter of 2008, EastGroup sold 1,198,700 shares of its
common stock to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. The net
proceeds were $57.2 million after deducting the underwriting discount and other
offering expenses. The Company used the proceeds to repay indebtedness
outstanding under its revolving credit facility and for other general corporate
purposes.
Also during the second quarter, the Company called for redemption all
1,320,000 shares of its 7.95% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
The redemption took place on July 2, 2008, at a redemption price of $25.00 per
share plus accrued and unpaid dividends for the period from July 1, 2008,
through and including the redemption date of $.011 per share, for an aggregated
redemption price of $25.011 per Series D Preferred Share. Original issuance
costs of $674,000 will be expensed in the third quarter.
Contractual Obligations
EastGroup's fixed, noncancelable obligations as of December 31, 2007, did
not materially change during the six months ended June 30, 2008, except for the
decrease in bank borrowings and the increase in mortgage notes payable discussed
above and the purchase of the properties in Charlotte.
The Company anticipates that its current cash balance, operating cash
flows, borrowings under its lines of credit, proceeds from new mortgage debt
and/or proceeds from the issuance of equity instruments will be adequate for (i)
operating and administrative expenses, (ii) normal repair and maintenance
expenses at its properties, (iii) debt service obligations, (iv) distributions
to stockholders, (v) capital improvements, (vi) purchases of properties, (vii)
development, and (viii) any other normal business activities of the Company,
both in the short- and long-term.
INFLATION AND OTHER ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Most of the Company's leases include scheduled rent increases.
Additionally, most of the Company's leases require the tenants to pay their pro
rata share of operating expenses, including real estate taxes, insurance and
common area maintenance, thereby reducing the Company's exposure to increases in
operating expenses resulting from inflation.
EastGroup's financial results are affected by general economic conditions
in the markets in which the Company's properties are located. An economic
recession, or other adverse changes in general or local economic conditions,
could result in the inability of some of the Company's existing tenants to make
lease payments and may impact our ability to (i) renew leases or re-lease space
as leases expire, or (ii) lease development space. In addition, an economic
downturn or recession could also lead to an increase in overall vacancy rates or
decline in rents we can charge to re-lease properties upon expiration of current
leases. In all of these cases, our cash flow would be adversely affected.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of
its lines of credit and long-term debt maturities. This debt is used to maintain
liquidity and fund capital expenditures and expansion of the Company's real
estate investment portfolio and operations. The Company's objective for interest
rate risk management is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings
and cash flows and to lower its overall borrowing costs. To achieve its
objectives, the Company borrows at fixed rates but also has several variable
rate bank lines as discussed under Liquidity and Capital Resources. The table
below presents the principal payments due and weighted average interest rates
for both the fixed rate and variable rate debt.
July-Dec
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thereafter Total Fair Value
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Fixed rate debt (1) (in thousands)..... $ 8,752 47,696 16,477 82,977 60,201 319,464 535,567 529,541(2)
Weighted average interest rate......... 6.09% 6.52% 5.89% 6.95% 6.64% 5.51% 5.97%
Variable rate debt (in thousands)...... $ - - - - 87,821 - 87,821 87,821
Weighted average interest rate......... - - - - 3.15% - 3.15%
(1) The fixed rate debt shown above includes the Tower Automotive mortgage,
which has a variable interest rate based on the one-month LIBOR. EastGroup has
an interest rate swap agreement that fixes the rate at 4.03% for the 8-year
term. Interest and related fees result in an annual effective interest rate of
5.30%.
(2) The fair value of the Company's fixed rate debt is estimated based on the
quoted market prices for similar issues or by discounting expected cash flows at
the rates currently offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining
maturities, as advised by the Company's bankers.
As the table above incorporates only those exposures that existed as of
June 30, 2008, it does not consider those exposures or positions that could
arise after that date. The ultimate impact of interest rate fluctuations on the
Company will depend on the exposures that arise during subsequent periods. If
the weighted average interest rate on the variable rate bank debt as shown above
changes by 10% or approximately 32 basis points, interest expense and cash flows
would increase or decrease by approximately $281,000 annually.
The Company has an interest rate swap agreement to hedge its exposure to
the variable interest rate on the Company's $9,540,000 Tower Automotive Center
recourse mortgage, which is summarized in the table below. Under the swap
agreement, the Company effectively pays a fixed rate of interest over the term
of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. This
swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and is considered to be fully effective
in hedging the variable rate risk associated with the Tower mortgage loan.
Changes in the fair value of the swap are recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss. The Company does not hold or issue this type of derivative
contract for trading or speculative purposes.
Current Maturity Fair Value Fair Value
Type of Hedge Notional Amount Date Reference Rate Fixed Rate at 6/30/08 at 12/31/07
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(In thousands) (In thousands)
Swap $9,540 12/31/10 1 month LIBOR 4.03% ($99) ($56)
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report may be deemed "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not
historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events
or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the
future, including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, development
activity, the acquisition or sale of properties, general conditions in the
geographic areas where the Company operates and the availability of capital, are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot
predict, including, without limitation: changes in general economic conditions;
the extent of tenant defaults or of any early lease terminations; the Company's
ability to lease or re-lease space at current or anticipated rents; changes in
the supply of and demand for industrial/warehouse properties; increases in
interest rate levels; increases in operating costs; the availability of
financing; natural disasters and the Company's ability to obtain adequate
insurance; changes in governmental regulation, tax rates and similar matters;
and other risks associated with the development and acquisition of
properties, including risks that development projects may not be completed on
schedule, development or operating costs may be greater than anticipated, or
that acquisitions may not close as scheduled. Although the Company believes that
the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based upon
reasonable assumptions at the time made, the Company can give no assurance that
such expectations will be achieved. The Company assumes no obligation whatsoever
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. See also the
Company's reports to be filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(i) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30,
2008, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely
alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its
consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC
filings.
(ii) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial
reporting during the Company's second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008, that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in EastGroup's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
On May 29, 2008, the Registrant held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At
the Annual Meeting, D. Pike Aloian, H.C. Bailey, Jr., Hayden C. Eaves III,
Fredric H. Gould, David H. Hoster II, Mary E. McCormick, David M. Osnos and
Leland R. Speed were elected directors of the Registrant, each to serve until
the 2009 Annual Meeting. The following is a summary of the voting for directors:
Common Stock
Nominee Vote For Vote Withheld
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D. Pike Aloian 22,422,146 55,784
H.C. Bailey, Jr. 22,118,873 359,057
Hayden C. Eaves III 22,421,532 56,398
Fredric H. Gould 22,421,994 55,936
David H. Hoster II 22,316,518 161,412
Mary E. McCormick 22,417,362 60,568
David M. Osnos 22,113,868 364,062
Leland R. Speed 22,318,059 159,871
In addition, the stockholders voted to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP
as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2008
fiscal year. The results of the voting are set forth below:
Vote For Vote Against Vote Abstained
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Ratification of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm 22,278,274 175,418 24,238
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
(a) Form 10-Q Exhibits:
(10) Material contracts
10.1 Amendment No. 2 to EastGroup Properties, Inc. 2005 Directors
Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Company's Form 8-K filed June 3, 2008).
(31) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications (pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
(a) David H. Hoster II, Chief Executive Officer
(b) N. Keith McKey, Chief Financial Officer
(32) Section 1350 Certifications (pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
(a) David H. Hoster II, Chief Executive Officer
(b) N. Keith McKey, Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 6, 2008
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ BRUCE CORKERN
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Bruce Corkern, CPA
Senior Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
By: /s/ N. KEITH MCKEY
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N. Keith McKey, CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary