NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/08/11 --
Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
- Funds from operations -- as adjusted (AFFO) for the third quarter of 2011 increased compared to the third quarter of 2010, to $41.6 million or $1.03 per diluted share from $27.6 million or $0.69 per diluted share, respectively. AFFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $153.6 million or $3.80 per diluted share compared to $94.6 million or $2.38 per diluted share for the prior year period.
- Cash flow from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $62.7 million compared to $52.3 million for the prior year period, while adjusted cash flow from operating activities increased to $74.5 million in the current year period compared to $64.9 million in the same period last year.
- Total revenues net of reimbursed expenses for the third quarter of 2011 increased to $63.7 million from $42.8 million for the third quarter of 2010. Total revenues net of reimbursed expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $223.8 million from $144.8 million for the prior year period. Reimbursed expenses are excluded from total revenues because they have no impact on net income.
- Net Income for the third quarter of 2011 was $25.2 million, compared to $16.3 million for the same period in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net income was $130.0 million, compared to $54.2 million for the comparable period in 2010.
- We received approximately $6.1 million in cash distributions from our equity ownership in the CPA® REITs for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 and $27.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
- Further information concerning AFFO and adjusted cash flow from operating activities -- non-GAAP supplemental performance metrics -- is presented in the accompanying tables.
CPA®:17 - GLOBAL ACTIVITY
- On April 7, 2011, CPA®:17 - Global's follow-on offering was declared effective by the SEC, and its initial public offering was terminated. We have raised more than $1.5 billion on behalf of CPA®:17 - Global since beginning fundraising in December 2007. The follow-on offering is for up to an additional $1 billion of CPA®:17 - Global's common stock. From the beginning of the follow-on offering through September 30, 2011, we have raised $279.3 million.
- Investment volume for CPA®:17 - Global in the third quarter of 2011 was approximately $466 million.
- Third quarter transactions included acquisitions of ten self-storage properties totaling $54 million, an $8 million sale-leaseback of an industrial facility in Clarksville, Tennessee and a EUR 292 million ($396 million) acquisition of units in a fund that owns 20 stores leased to Metro Cash & Carry Italia S.p.A. ("Metro Italy"), a subsidiary of Metro AG, the world's fourth largest retailer. Metro AG has guaranteed Metro Italy's obligations under the leases.
CAREY WATERMARK INVESTORS ACTIVITY
To date, CWI has raised approximately $39 million in its initial public offering and closed its second transaction on September 6, 2011. This transaction was a joint venture investment with HRI Properties for the Chateau Bourbon hotel, located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.
OWNED ASSET ACTIVITY
- In the fourth quarter of 2011, we obtained $24 million of long-term mortgage financing on the iconic Frank Gehry-designed Binoculars Building in Venice, California, which was leased to Google Inc. in February 2011. Google is combining this building with two adjacent buildings to create a large and unique campus environment.
- As of September 30, 2011, the occupancy rate of W. P. Carey's 14 million square foot owned portfolio was approximately 91%.
ASSETS UNDER OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
- W. P. Carey is the advisor to the CPA® REITs and CWI, which had total assets of $9.7 billion as of September 30, 2011.
- The W. P. Carey Group's assets under ownership and management total approximately $11.8 billion with an occupancy rate of 97% as of September 30, 2011.
DISTRIBUTIONS
- The W. P. Carey Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash distribution to $0.56 per share for the third quarter of 2011, equating to an annual rate of $2.24 per share. The distribution --our 42nd consecutive quarterly increase -- was paid on October 14, 2011 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2011.
Trevor Bond, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, "Our strong third quarter results demonstrate our continued ability to meet the challenges and to manage the risks inherent in a volatile global economic and political climate. Success in this arena requires strong execution from all our key operating teams: acquisitions, asset management and fundraising. We have been able to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities that meet our established criteria. Year to date acquisition volume has exceeded $1 billion, which is an increase over the same period in 2010. Our focus on long-term investing and adherence to our established risk/return parameters continue to serve us well as we try to deliver a consistent, generally rising income stream to our investors and to provide a solid financial platform for our tenants."
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W. P. Carey & Co. LLC
W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) is an investment management company that provides long term sale leaseback and build to suit financing for companies worldwide and manages a global investment portfolio of approximately $11.8 billion. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (WPC), W. P. Carey and its CPA® series of non-traded REITs help companies and private equity firms unlock capital tied up in real estate assets. The W. P. Carey Group's investments are highly diversified, comprising contractual agreements with approximately 284 long term corporate tenants spanning 28 industries and 18 countries. http://www.wpcarey.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. A number of factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those anticipated. Among those risks, trends and uncertainties are the general economic climate; the supply of and demand for office and industrial properties; interest rate levels; the availability of financing; and other risks associated with the acquisition and ownership of properties, including risks that the tenants will not pay rent, or that costs may be greater than anticipated. For further information on factors that could impact the Company, reference is made to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Revenues
Asset management
revenue $ 14,840 $ 19,219 $ 51,279 $ 57,119
Structuring revenue 21,221 708 42,901 20,644
Incentive, termination
and subordinated
disposition revenue - - 52,515 -
Wholesaling revenue 2,586 2,906 8,788 8,189
Reimbursed costs from
affiliates 14,707 15,256 49,485 44,696
Lease revenues 18,609 15,356 50,846 45,586
Other real estate
income 6,409 4,656 17,426 13,228
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78,372 58,101 273,240 189,462
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Operating Expenses
General and
administrative (25,187) (15,480) (71,095) (52,174)
Reimbursable costs (14,707) (15,256) (49,485) (44,696)
Depreciation and
amortization (7,180) (5,796) (19,126) (17,231)
Property expenses (3,672) (3,152) (9,827) (7,631)
Other real estate
expenses (2,725) (1,987) (8,224) (5,575)
Impairment charge (4,934) - (4,934) -
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(58,405) (41,671) (162,691) (127,307)
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Other Income and
Expenses
Other interest income 323 329 1,558 938
Income from equity
investments in real
estate and the REITs 16,068 6,066 37,356 22,846
Gain on change in
control of interests - - 27,859 -
Other income and
(expenses) (296) 1,190 4,943 580
Interest expense (5,989) (4,169) (15,660) (11,391)
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10,106 3,416 56,056 12,973
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Income from continuing
operations before
income taxes 30,073 19,846 166,605 75,128
Provision for income
taxes (5,931) (3,377) (38,541) (14,240)
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Income from continuing
operations 24,142 16,469 128,064 60,888
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Discontinued Operations
Income from operations
of discontinued
properties 504 383 639 1,664
Gain on
deconsolidation of a
subsidiary 1,008 - 1,008 -
(Loss) gain on sale of
real estate (396) - 264 460
Impairment charges - (481) (41) (8,618)
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Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations 1,116 (98) 1,870 (6,494)
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Net Income 25,258 16,371 129,934 54,394
Add: Net loss
attributable to
noncontrolling
interests 581 81 1,295 495
Less: Net income
attributable to
redeemable
noncontrolling
interest (637) (106) (1,241) (698)
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Net Income Attributable
to W. P. Carey Members $ 25,202 $ 16,346 $ 129,988 $ 54,191
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Basic Earnings Per Share
Income from continuing
operations
attributable to W. P.
Carey members $ 0.59 $ 0.41 $ 3.17 $ 1.54
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations
attributable to W. P.
Carey members 0.03 - 0.05 (0.16)
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Net income
attributable to W. P.
Carey members $ 0.62 $ 0.41 $ 3.22 $ 1.38
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Diluted Earnings Per
Share
Income from continuing
operations
attributable to W. P.
Carey members $ 0.59 $ 0.41 $ 3.14 $ 1.53
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations
attributable to W. P.
Carey members 0.03 - 0.05 (0.17)
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Net income
attributable to W. P.
Carey members $ 0.62 $ 0.41 $ 3.19 $ 1.36
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Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding
Basic 39,861,064 39,180,719 39,794,506 39,161,086
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Diluted 40,404,520 39,717,931 40,424,316 39,774,122
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Amounts Attributable to
W. P. Carey Members
Income from continuing
operations, net of
tax $ 24,086 $ 16,444 $ 128,118 $ 60,685
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
tax 1,116 (98) 1,870 (6,494)
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Net income $ 25,202 $ 16,346 $ 129,988 $ 54,191
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Distributions Declared
Per Share $ 0.560 $ 0.508 $ 1.622 $ 1.518
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W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2011 2010
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Cash Flows - Operating Activities
Net income $ 129,934 $ 54,394
Adjustments to net income:
Depreciation and amortization, including intangible
assets and deferred financing costs 20,160 18,496
Income from equity investments in real estate and
the REITs in excess of distributions received (835) (5,373)
Straight-line rent and financing lease adjustments (2,039) 144
Amortization of deferred revenue (3,932) -
Gain on deconsolidation of a subsidiary (1,008) -
Gain on sale of real estate (264) (460)
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency
transactions and others (79) 143
Realized (gain) loss on foreign currency
transactions and others (1,134) 176
Allocation of loss to profit-sharing interest - (781)
Management and disposition income received in shares
of affiliates (62,493) (26,262)
Gain on conversion of shares (3,834) -
Gain on change in control of interests (27,859) -
Impairment charges 4,975 8,618
Stock-based compensation expense 13,026 6,695
Deferred acquisition revenue received 18,128 19,248
Increase in structuring revenue receivable (17,732) (9,900)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes, net 5,907 (9,461)
Net changes in other operating assets and
liabilities (8,269) (3,409)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 62,652 52,268
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Cash Flows - Investing Activities
Distributions received from equity investments in
real estate and the REITs in excess of equity
income 13,870 9,964
Capital contributions to equity investments (2,297) -
Purchase of interests in CPA®:16 - Global (121,315) -
Purchases of real estate and equity investments in
real estate (24,323) (93,059)
Value added taxes ("VAT") paid in connection with
acquisition of real estate - (4,222)
VAT refunded in connection with acquisitions of real
estate 5,035 -
Capital expenditures (6,731) (2,008)
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiaries 57 -
Proceeds from sale of real estate 10,998 14,591
Proceeds from sale of securities 777 -
Funding of short-term loans to affiliates (96,000) -
Proceeds from repayment of short-term loans to
affiliates 95,000 -
Funds placed in escrow (5,282) -
Funds released from escrow 2,326 36,132
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Net cash used in investing activities (127,885) (38,602)
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Cash Flows - Financing Activities
Distributions paid (63,060) (72,625)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests 2,341 11,403
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (5,310) (2,022)
Contributions from profit-sharing interest - 3,694
Distributions to profit-sharing interest - (693)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (7,502) -
Scheduled payments of mortgage principal (22,893) (12,218)
Proceeds from mortgage financing 20,848 52,816
Proceeds from lines of credit 251,410 83,250
Repayments of lines of credit (140,000) (52,500)
Payment of financing costs (1,562) (1,083)
Proceeds from issuance of shares 1,034 3,537
Windfall tax benefit associated with stock-based
compensation awards 2,051 1,226
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Net cash provided by financing activities 37,357 14,785
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Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents During the Period
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 278 (651)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (27,598) 27,800
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 64,693 18,450
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 37,095 $ 46,250
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W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
These financial highlights include non-GAAP financial measures, including
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"),
funds from operations -- as adjusted ("AFFO") and adjusted cash flow from
operating activities. A description of these non-GAAP financial measures and
reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided
on the following pages.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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EBITDA (a)
Investment management $ 21,631 $ 10,295 $ 101,902 $ 42,324
Real estate ownership 23,017 19,838 102,810 56,431
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Total $ 44,648 $ 30,133 $ 204,712 $ 98,755
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AFFO (a)
Investment management $ 18,546 $ 7,229 $ 87,353 $ 32,045
Real estate ownership 23,004 20,378 66,291 62,548
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Total $ 41,550 $ 27,607 $ 153,644 $ 94,593
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EBITDA Per Share (Diluted) (a)
Investment management $ 0.54 $ 0.26 $ 2.52 $ 1.06
Real estate ownership 0.57 0.50 2.54 1.42
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Total $ 1.11 $ 0.76 $ 5.06 $ 2.48
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AFFO Per Share (Diluted) (a)
Investment management $ 0.46 $ 0.18 $ 2.16 $ 0.81
Real estate ownership 0.57 0.51 1.64 1.57
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Total $ 1.03 $ 0.69 $ 3.80 $ 2.38
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Adjusted Cash Flow From Operating
Activities
Adjusted cash flow $ 74,478 $ 64,933
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Adjusted cash flow per share
(diluted) $ 1.84 $ 1.63
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Distributions declared per share $ 1.622 $ 1.518
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Payout ratio (distributions per
share/adjusted cash flow per
share) 88% 93%
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(a) Effective January 1, 2011, we include our equity investments in the
REITs in our real estate ownership segment. The equity income (loss) from
the REITs that is now included in our real estate ownership segment
represents our proportionate share of the revenue less expenses of the
properties held by the REITs. This treatment is consistent with that of
our directly-owned properties. Results for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2010 have been adjusted to reflect this reclassification.
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Investment Management
Net income from investment
management attributable to
W. P. Carey members (a) $ 15,737 $ 6,094 $ 60,903 $ 25,842
Adjustments:
Provision for income taxes 5,075 3,045 38,511 12,993
Depreciation and
amortization 819 1,156 2,488 3,489
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EBITDA - investment
management $ 21,631 $ 10,295 $ 101,902 $ 42,324
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EBITDA per share (diluted) $ 0.54 $ 0.26 $ 2.52 $ 1.06
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Real Estate Ownership
Net income from real estate
ownership attributable to
W. P. Carey members (a) $ 9,465 $ 10,252 $ 69,085 $ 28,349
Adjustments:
Interest expense 5,989 4,169 15,660 11,391
Provision for income taxes 856 332 30 1,247
Depreciation and
amortization 6,361 4,640 16,638 13,742
Reconciling items
attributable to
discontinued operations 346 445 1,397 1,702
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EBITDA - real estate
ownership $ 23,017 $ 19,838 $ 102,810 $ 56,431
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EBITDA per share (diluted) $ 0.57 $ 0.50 $ 2.54 $ 1.42
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Total Company
EBITDA $ 44,648 $ 30,133 $ 204,712 $ 98,755
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EBITDA per share (diluted) $ 1.11 $ 0.76 $ 5.06 $ 2.48
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Diluted weighted average
shares outstanding 40,404,520 39,717,931 40,424,316 39,774,122
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(a) Effective January 1, 2011, we include our equity investments in the
REITs in our real estate ownership segment. The equity income (loss) from
the REITs that is now included in our real estate ownership segment
represents our proportionate share of the revenue less expenses of the
properties held by the REITs. This treatment is consistent with that of our
directly-owned properties. Results for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2010 have been adjusted to reflect this reclassification.
Non-GAAP Financial Disclosure
EBITDA as disclosed represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure to investors and analysts for assessing the performance of our business segments, although it does not represent net income that is computed in accordance with GAAP, because it removes the impact of our capital structure and asset base from our operating results and because it is helpful when comparing our operating performance to that of companies in our industry without regard to such items, which can vary substantially from company to company. Accordingly, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our financial performance. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Therefore, we use EBITDA as one measure of our operating performance when we formulate corporate goals, evaluate the effectiveness of our strategies, and determine executive compensation.
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations --as adjusted (AFFO)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Investment Management
Net Income from
investment management
attributable to W. P.
Carey members (a) $ 15,737 $ 6,094 $ 60,903 $ 25,842
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FFO - as defined by
NAREIT 15,737 6,094 60,903 25,842
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Adjustments:
Amortization,
deferred taxes and
non-cash charges 4,953 1,135 30,009 6,203
Proportionate share
of adjustments to
equity in net
income of
partially-owned
entities to arrive
at AFFO (2,144) - (3,559) -
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Total adjustments 2,809 1,135 26,450 6,203
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AFFO - Investment
Management $ 18,546 $ 7,229 $ 87,353 $ 32,045
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Real Estate Ownership
Net Income from real
estate ownership
attributable to W. P.
Carey members (a) $ 9,465 $ 10,252 $ 69,085 $ 28,349
Adjustments:
Depreciation and
amortization of real
property 6,194 4,757 16,909 14,457
Loss (gain) on sale of
real estate, net 396 - (264) (460)
Proportionate share of
adjustments to equity
in net income of
partially-owned
entities to arrive at
FFO:
Depreciation and
amortization of
real property 1,173 463 4,049 4,927
Loss (gain) on
sale of real
estate, net - - 34 (38)
Proportionate share of
adjustments for
noncontrolling
interests to arrive
at FFO (1,157) (193) (1,476) (532)
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Total adjustments 6,606 5,027 19,252 18,354
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FFO - as defined by
NAREIT 16,071 15,279 88,337 46,703
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Adjustments:
Gain on change in
control of
interests (b) - - (27,859) -
Gain on
deconsolidation of
a subsidiary (1,008) - (1,008) -
Other depreciation,
amortization and
non-cash charges 303 (1,230) (2,498) (920)
Straight-line and
other rent
adjustments (1,014) 148 (2,451) 167
Impairment charges 4,934 481 4,975 8,618
Proportionate share
of adjustments to
equity in net
income of
partially-owned
entities to arrive
at AFFO:
Other
depreciation,
amortization and
non-cash charges - 1,728 - 25
Straight-line and
other rent
adjustments (463) (539) (1,227) (1,728)
Impairment charges - 1,394 1,090 1,394
AFFO adjustment
for interests in
CPA® REITs 4,122 2,995 6,714 8,211
Proportionate share
of adjustments for
noncontrolling
interests to arrive
at AFFO 59 122 218 78
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Total adjustments 6,933 5,099 (22,046) 15,845
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AFFO - Real Estate
ownership $ 23,004 $ 20,378 $ 66,291 $ 62,548
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Total Company
FFO - as defined by
NAREIT $ 31,808 $ 21,373 $ 149,240 $ 72,545
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FFO - as defined by
NAREIT per share
(diluted) $ 0.79 $ 0.54 $ 3.69 $ 1.82
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AFFO $ 41,550 $ 27,607 $ 153,644 $ 94,593
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AFFO per share (diluted) $ 1.03 $ 0.69 $ 3.80 $ 2.38
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Diluted weighted average
shares outstanding 40,404,520 39,717,931 40,424,316 39,774,122
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(a) Effective January 1, 2011, we include our equity investments in the
REITs in our real estate ownership segment. The equity income (loss) from
the REITs that is now included in our real estate ownership segment
represents our proportionate share of the revenue less expenses of the
properties held by the REITs. This treatment is consistent with that of
our directly-owned properties. Results for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2011 have been adjusted to reflect this reclassification.
(b) Represents gain recognized on the purchase of the remaining interests
in two ventures from CPA®:14, which we had previously accounted for under
the equity method. In connection with purchasing these properties, we
recognized a net gain of $27.9 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2011 to adjust the carrying value of our existing interests
in these ventures to their estimated fair values.
Non-GAAP Financial Disclosure
Funds from operations (FFO) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is commonly used by investors and analysts in evaluating real estate companies. Although the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) has published a definition of FFO, real estate companies often modify this definition as they seek to provide financial measures that meaningfully reflect their operations. FFO or funds from operations -- as adjusted (AFFO) should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of a company's operating performance or to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of its liquidity but should be used in conjunction with GAAP net income. FFO or AFFO disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to our AFFO calculation.
NAREIT's definition of FFO adjusts GAAP net income to exclude depreciation and gains/losses from the sales of properties and adjusts for FFO applicable to unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. We calculate AFFO in accordance with this definition and then include other adjustments to GAAP net income to adjust for certain non-cash charges such as amortization of intangibles, deferred income tax benefits and expenses, straight-line rents, stock compensation, impairment charges on real estate and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains and losses. We exclude these items from GAAP net income as they are not the primary drivers in our decision making process. Our assessment of our operations is focused on long-term sustainability and not on such non-cash items, which may cause short-term fluctuations in net income but that have no impact on cash flows, and we therefore use AFFO as one measure of our operating performance when we formulate corporate goals, evaluate the effectiveness of our strategies, and determine executive compensation. As a result, we believe that AFFO is a useful supplemental measure for investors to consider because it will help them to better understand and measure the performance of our business over time without the potentially distorting impact of these short-term fluctuations.
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
Adjusted Cash Flow from Operating Activities (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2011 2010
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Cash flow from operating activities $ 62,652 $ 52,268
Adjustments:
Distributions received from equity investments in
real estate in excess of equity income (a) 10,187 6,046
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests,
net (b) (732) (213)
Changes in working capital (c) 14,079 6,832
CPA®:14/16 Merger - revenue net of taxes (d) (11,708) -
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Adjusted cash flow from operating activities $ 74,478 $ 64,933
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Adjusted cash flow per share (diluted) $ 1.84 $ 1.63
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Distributions declared per share $ 1.622 $ 1.518
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Payout ratio (distributions per share/adjusted
cash flow per share) 88% 93%
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 40,424,316 39,774,122
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(a) We take a substantial portion of our asset management revenue in shares
of the CPA® REIT funds. To the extent we receive distributions in excess
of the equity income that we recognize, we include such amounts in our
evaluation of cash flow from core operations.
(b) Represents noncontrolling interests' share of distributions made by
ventures that we consolidate in our financial statements.
(c) Timing differences arising from the payment of certain liabilities and
the receipt of certain receivables in a period other than that in which
the item is recognized in determining net income may distort the actual
cash flow that our core operations generate. We adjust our GAAP cash flow
from operating activities to record such amounts in the period in which
the item was actually recognized.
(d) Amounts represent termination and subordinated disposition revenue, net
of a 45% tax provision, earned in connection with the CPA®:14/16 Merger.
This revenue is generally earned in connection with events that provide
liquidity or alternatives to the CPA® REIT shareholders. In determining
cash flow generated from our core operations, we believe it is more
appropriate to normalize cash flow for the impact of the net revenue
earned in connection with the CPA®:14/16 Merger.
Non-GAAP Financial Disclosure
Adjusted cash flow from operating activities refers to our cash provided by operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP, adjusted primarily to reflect timing differences between the period an expense is incurred and paid, to add cash distributions that we receive from our investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures in excess of our equity investment in the joint ventures, and to subtract cash distributions that we make to our noncontrolling partners in real estate joint ventures that we consolidate. We hold a number of interests in real estate joint ventures, and we believe that adjusting our GAAP cash provided by operating activities to reflect these actual cash receipts and cash payments may give investors a more accurate picture of our actual cash flow than GAAP cash provided by operating activities alone and that it is a useful supplemental measure for investors to consider. We also believe that adjusted cash flow from operating activities is a useful supplemental measure for assessing the cash flow generated from our core operations, and we use this measure when evaluating distributions to shareholders and as one measure of our operating performance when we determine executive compensation. Adjusted cash flow from operating activities should not be considered as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities computed on a GAAP basis as a measure of our liquidity. Adjusted cash flow from operating activities may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
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Cheryl PerryW. P. Carey & Co. LLC
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