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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

FOR QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2003

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 000-22741

 


 

CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware

 

52-1976308

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

1850 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006

(Address or principal executive office) (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (202) 729-1700

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


 

Number of Partnership Units outstanding of each of the registrant’s

classes of Partnership Units as of March 31, 2003:

(# of shares) 14,362,972

 

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 twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such report) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days.

 

YES ¨                NO x

 

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

 

YES x                NO ¨


 


 

Index

 

         

Page


Part I: Financial Information

    

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

    
    

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2003 (unaudited) and December 31, 2002

  

4

    

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

  

5

    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

  

6

    

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

  

7–9

Item 2.

  

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

  

10–18

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  

19

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

  

19

Part II: Other Information

    

Item 6.

  

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  

20

 

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Part I

 

Item 1.    Financial Information

 

The information furnished in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows reflects all adjustments which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the aforementioned financial statements for the interim periods.

 

The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

 

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of March 31, 2003 and Decmeber 31, 2002

 

 

    

March 31,

2003


    

December 31,

2002


 
    

(unaudited)

        

(In thousands)

                 

Assets

                 

Rental property:

                 

Land

  

$

129,091

 

  

$

129,091

 

Buildings

  

 

596,087

 

  

 

595,176

 

Tenant improvements

  

 

46,346

 

  

 

44,547

 

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

  

 

778

 

  

 

782

 

    


  


    

 

772,302

 

  

 

769,596

 

Less – accumulated depreciation

  

 

(112,063

)

  

 

(105,370

)

    


  


Total rental property

  

 

660,239

 

  

 

664,226

 

Land held for development

  

 

5,733

 

  

 

5,660

 

Cash and cash equivalents

  

 

—  

 

  

 

1,654

 

Restricted deposits

  

 

116

 

  

 

—  

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  

 

9,665

 

  

 

10,180

 

Investments in unconsolidated entities

  

 

45,998

 

  

 

45,924

 

Accrued straight-line rents

  

 

14,681

 

  

 

13,816

 

Tenant leasing costs, net

  

 

8,470

 

  

 

7,707

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

  

 

1,136

 

  

 

1,454

 

    


  


    

$

746,038

 

  

$

750,621

 

    


  


Liabilities, Redeemable Partnership Units and Partners’ Capital

        

Liabilities:

                 

Mortgages and notes payable

  

$

79,258

 

  

$

81,636

 

Notes payable to affiliates

  

 

38,793

 

  

 

38,944

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  

 

9,605

 

  

 

12,095

 

Due to affiliates

  

 

48,887

 

  

 

56,423

 

Rents received in advance and security deposits

  

 

7,908

 

  

 

6,400

 

    


  


Total liabilities

  

 

184,451

 

  

 

195,498

 

                   

Mandatorily redeemable partnership units (at redemption value)

  

 

32,943

 

  

 

32,776

 

Partners’ capital:

                 

General partner

  

 

5,750

 

  

 

5,679

 

Limited partners

  

 

522,894

 

  

 

516,668

 

    


  


Total partners’ capital

  

 

528,644

 

  

 

522,347

 

Commitments and contingencies

                 
    


  


    

$

746,038

 

  

$

750,621

 

    


  


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2003 and 2002

 

 

    

2003


    

2002


 

(Unaudited and in thousands)

                 

Operating revenues:

                 

Rental revenues:

                 

Minimum base rent

  

$

22,515

 

  

$

17,923

 

Recoveries from tenants

  

 

3,611

 

  

 

3,687

 

Other tenant charges

  

 

806

 

  

 

521

 

    


  


Total rental revenues

  

 

26,932

 

  

 

22,131

 

Other revenue

  

 

328

 

  

 

182

 

    


  


Total operating revenues

  

 

27,260

 

  

 

22,313

 

    


  


Operating expenses:

                 

Property expenses:

                 

Operating expenses

  

 

7,073

 

  

 

5,789

 

Real estate taxes

  

 

2,558

 

  

 

2,343

 

Interest expense

  

 

1,923

 

  

 

4,143

 

General and administrative

  

 

1,095

 

  

 

1,411

 

Depreciation and amortization

  

 

7,605

 

  

 

6,537

 

    


  


Total operating expenses

  

 

20,254

 

  

 

20,223

 

    


  


Real estate operating income

  

 

7,006

 

  

 

2,090

 

    


  


Other income:

                 

Interest income

  

 

6

 

  

 

208

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities

  

 

495

 

  

 

1,038

 

    


  


Total other income

  

 

501

 

  

 

1,246

 

    


  


Income from continuing operations before loss on sales of assets and other provisions, net

  

 

7,507

 

  

 

3,336

 

Loss on sales of assets and other provisions, net

  

 

(439

)

  

 

(860

)

    


  


Income from continuing operations

  

 

7,068

 

  

 

2,476

 

Discontinued operations—net operations of sold properties

  

 

—  

 

  

 

1,822

 

    


  


Net income

  

$

7,068

 

  

$

4,298

 

    


  


Net income attributable to general partner

  

$

71

 

  

$

43

 

    


  


Net income attributable to limited partners

  

$

6,997

 

  

$

4,255

 

    


  


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2003 and 2002

 

 

    

2003


    

2002


 

(Unaudited and in thousands)

                 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                 

Net income

  

$

7,068

 

  

$

4,298

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                 

Depreciation and amortization

  

 

7,605

 

  

 

8,081

 

Loss on sale of assets and other provisions, net

  

 

439

 

  

 

860

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities

  

 

(495

)

  

 

(1,038

)

Other

  

 

—  

 

  

 

(143

)

Change in assets and liabilities:

                 

Decrease in accounts and notes receivable, net

  

 

515

 

  

 

1,219

 

Increase in accrued straight-line rents

  

 

(865

)

  

 

(555

)

Additions to tenant leasing costs

  

 

(1,637

)

  

 

(716

)

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

  

 

250

 

  

 

65

 

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

  

 

(2,490

)

  

 

(2,882

)

Decrease in due to affiliates

  

 

(7,536

)

  

 

(2,135

)

Increase (decrease) in rent received in advance and security deposits

  

 

1,508

 

  

 

(693

)

    


  


Total adjustments

  

 

(2,706

)

  

 

2,063

 

    


  


Net cash provided by operating activities

  

 

4,362

 

  

 

6,361

 

    


  


Cash flows from investing activities:

                 

Acquisitions and additions to rental property

  

 

(2,694

)

  

 

(1,684

)

Additions to land held for development

  

 

(73

)

  

 

(147

)

Distributions from unconsolidated entities

  

 

—  

 

  

 

241

 

Contributions to unconsolidated entities

  

 

—  

 

  

 

(39

)

(Increase) decrease in restricted deposits

  

 

(116

)

  

 

7

 

    


  


Net cash used by investing activities

  

 

(2,883

)

  

 

(1,622

)

    


  


Cash flows from financing activities:

                 

Distributions on mandatorily redeemable partnership units

  

 

(604

)

  

 

(583

)

Repayments on mortgages and notes payable

  

 

(2,529

)

  

 

(2,438

)

    


  


Net cash used by financing activities

  

 

(3,133

)

  

 

(3,021

)

    


  


(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  

 

(1,654

)

  

 

1,718

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

  

 

1,654

 

  

 

1,226

 

    


  


Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

  

$

—  

 

  

$

2,944

 

    


  


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                 

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest of $105 for the three months ended March 31, 2002.

  

$

1,936

 

  

$

4,151

 

    


  


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

(1)   Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a)   Business

 

We are a Delaware limited partnership formed on March 6, 1996 for the purpose of owning, acquiring developing and operating office buildings across the United States. As of March 31, 2003, we owned a controlling interest in a portfolio of 55 operating office buildings. As of March 31, 2003, we also owned a minority interest in 30 operating office buildings. The properties are located in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Orange County/Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

 

Our general partner is CarrAmerica Realty GP Holdings, Inc. (the “General Partner”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation (“CarrAmerica”), a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. Our General Partner owned a 1.0% interest in us at March 31, 2003. Our limited partners are CarrAmerica Realty LP Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CarrAmerica, which owned an approximate 89.9% interest in us at March 31, 2003, and various other individuals and entities, which collectively owned an approximate 9.1% aggregate interest in us at March 31, 2003.

 

  (b)   Basis of Presentation

 

The financial statements have been prepared using the accounting policies described in our 2002 annual report on Form 10-K except that, effective January 1, 2003, we began using the fair value method to account for employee stock compensation awards. The effect of the change on the financial statements was immaterial.

 

Our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiary are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. We use the equity method to account for our investments in and our share of earnings or losses of unconsolidated entities. These entities are not majority-owned or controlled by us.

 

Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the financial statements, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are required in order for us to prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Significant estimates are required in a number of areas, including the evaluation of impairment of long-lived assets and equity method investments and evaluation of the collectibility of accounts and notes receivable. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

  (c)   Interim Financial Statements

 

The financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary to reflect a fair presentation of results for the interim periods, and all adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.

 

  (d)   New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.” The Interpretation requires recognition of liabilities at their fair value for newly issued guarantees. The adoption of Interpretation No. 45 on January 1, 2003 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

based compensation and requires disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock- based compensation costs. We elected to use the prospective method of transition to the fair value method provided in SFAS No. 148 and, accordingly, the method is being applied for all employee stock compensation awards granted, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003. The effect of the change on our financial statements is immaterial.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” This Interpretation addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the equity investors lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest or where the equity investment at risk is not sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support from other parties. The Interpretation applies to VIEs created after January 31, 2003 and to VIEs in which we acquire an interest after that date. Effective July 1, 2003, it also applies to VIEs in which we acquired an interest before February 1, 2003. We may apply the Interpretation prospectively, with a cumulative effect adjustment as of July 1, 2003, or by restating previously issued financial statements with a cumulative effect adjustment as of the beginning of the first year restated. We are in the process of evaluating the effects of applying Interpretation No. 46 in 2003. Based on our preliminary analysis, we believe that we may be required to consolidate certain of our unconsolidated real estate ventures that we have accounted for using the equity method; however, we do not expect that this will involve any cumulative effect adjustment. We also do not believe that this will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

 

(2)   Mortgages and Notes Payable

 

Our mortgages and notes payable are summarized as follows:

 

(In thousands)

  

March 31, 2003


  

December 31, 2002


Fixed rate mortgages

  

$

79,258

  

$

81,636

Fixed rate notes payable to affiliate

  

 

38,793

  

 

38,944

    

  

    

$

118,051

  

$

120,580

    

  

 

Mortgages payable are collateralized by properties and generally require monthly principal and/or interest payments. Mortgages payable mature at various dates from December 2004 through May 2017. The weighted average interest rate of fixed rate mortgages and notes payable was 7.91% at March 31, 2003. The weighted average interest rate of our fixed rate mortgages, excluding the notes payable to affiliate, was 7.62% as of March 31, 2003.

 

We have two loans with CarrAmerica. The first is a $30.0 million loan that bears interest at 8.5% and requires monthly principal and interest payments of $242,000 and matures on May 31, 2011. The second is a $12.0 million loan that bears interest at 8.5% and requires monthly interest only payments of $85,000 and matures on March 27, 2007.

 

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CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

Debt maturities at March 31, 2003 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

      

2003

  

$

7,936

2004

  

 

15,712

2005

  

 

12,296

2006

  

 

2,105

2007

  

 

24,442

2008 and thereafter

  

 

55,560

    

    

$

118,051

    

 

We have unconditionally guaranteed unsecured notes issued by CarrAmerica to institutional and other investors. The aggregate principal amount of the unsecured notes was $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2003. These notes are in the form of $150.0 million of 7.20% notes due in 2004, $100.0 million of 6.625% notes due in 2005, $125.0 million of 7.375% notes due in 2007, $100.0 million of 6.875% notes due in 2008, $400.0 million of 7.125% notes due in 2012, $50.0 million of 5.261% notes due in 2007 and $175.0 million of 5.250% notes due in 2007. CarrAmerica’s senior unsecured notes contain various covenants with which CarrAmerica must comply. The covenants include:

 

    Limits on total indebtedness on a consolidated basis;
    Limits on secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis;
    Limits on required debt service payments; and
    Compliance with the financial covenants of the credit facility.

 

(3)   Gain on Sale of Assets and Other Provisions, Net and Discontinued Operations

 

We dispose of assets from time to time that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives. During the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, we did not dispose of any operating properties. For the three months ended March 31, 2002, we recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on a land holding.

 

In May 2002, we sold Wasatch 17, and in August 2002 we sold Commons at Las Colinas. We had no continuing involvement in either of these properties after their sale. Their results of operations are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the statements of operations. Operating results of the properties are summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2002:

 

(in thousands)

      

Revenues

  

$

3,519

Property expenses

  

 

153

Depreciation and amortization

  

 

1,544

    

Net operations of sold properties

  

$

1,822

    

 

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The discussion that follows is based primarily on our consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 and should be read along with the consolidated financial statements and related notes. The ability to compare one period to another may be significantly affected by acquisitions completed, development properties placed in service and dispositions made during those periods.

 

During 2002, we acquired three operating properties totaling approximately 666,000 rentable square feet for approximately $160.5 million including assumed debt. Our building purchases in 2002 were acquired from unrelated third parties. Canal Center was purchased from Canal Center Properties LLC, TransPotomac V Plaza was purchased from TransPotomac V LLC and 11119 Torrey Pines Road was purchased from USAA Real Estate Company. The purchases were funded from the sale of other properties and through acquired debt. Canal Center and TransPotomac V Plaza were acquired subject to $63.5 million of 3.06% debt held by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. We repaid this debt in full in December 2002.

 

During 2002, we sold two operating properties totaling approximately 676,000 rentable square feet for approximately $130.4 million to unrelated third parties. We sold Commons at Las Colinas for $119.6 million to Wells Operating Partnership, L.P.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Critical accounting policies and estimates are those that are both important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, complex or subjective judgments. Our critical accounting policies and estimates relate to evaluating the impairment of long-lived assets and the collectibility of accounts and notes receivable.

 

If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property to be held and used or land held for development may be impaired, we perform a recoverability analysis based on estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the property in the future. If the analysis indicates that the carrying value is not recoverable from future cash flows, the property and related assets, such as tenant improvements and lease commissions, are written down to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized. If we decide to sell rental properties or land held for development, we evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amounts of the assets. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying value is not recoverable from estimated net sales proceeds, the property is written down to estimated fair value less costs to sell and an impairment loss is recognized. Our estimates of cash flows and fair values of the properties are based on current market conditions and consider matters such as rental rates and occupancies for comparable properties, recent sales data for comparable properties and, where applicable, contracts or the results of negotiations with purchasers or prospective purchasers. Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in our plans or views of market and economic conditions could result in recognition of additional impairment losses that, under applicable accounting guidance, could be substantial.

 

Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is established based on analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers information such as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant or other debtor, the amount of security we hold, the financial condition of the tenant and our assessment of its ability to meet its lease obligations, the basis for any disputes and the status of related negotiations, etc. Our estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change and is sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on our tenants, particularly in our largest markets. For example, due to economic conditions and analysis of our accounts receivable, we increased our provision for uncollectible accounts (and related straight-line rent adjustments) by approximately $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Operating results are summarized as follows:

 

    

For the three months ended March 31,


    

Variance


 
    

2003


    

2002


    

2003 vs.

2002


 

(in millions)

                          

Operating revenue

  

$

27.3

 

  

$

22.3

 

  

$

5.0

 

Property operating expense

  

 

9.6

 

  

 

8.1

 

  

 

1.5

 

General and administrative

  

 

1.1

 

  

 

1.4

 

  

 

(0.3

)

Depreciation and amortization

  

 

7.6

 

  

 

6.5

 

  

 

1.1

 

Interest expense

  

 

1.9

 

  

 

4.1

 

  

 

(2.2

)

Loss on sales of assets

                          

and other provisions, net

  

 

(0.4

)

  

 

(0.9

)

  

 

0.5

 

Other income

  

 

0.5

 

  

 

1.2

 

  

 

(0.7

)

Discontinued operations

  

 

—  

 

  

 

1.8

 

  

 

(1.8

)

    


  


  


 

Operating revenues increased $5.0 million (22.4%) for the first quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This increase was primarily due to higher minimum base rents ($4.6 million). The increase in minimum base rents was principally due to base rents from the buildings we acquired in May and August of 2002 ($4.9 million), partially offset by higher vacancies in our other properties. We expect minimum base rent to be under downward pressure during the remainder of the year as a result of re-leasing space at lower rates than those rates that were in effect under expiring leases.

 

Our lease rollover by square footage and rent at March 31, 2003 is as follows:

 

Year of Lease Expiration


  

Rented Sq.

Footage 1


    

Percent of Leased

Square Footage

Represented by

Expiring Leases


 

2003

  

349,882

    

8.0

%

2004

  

883,096

    

20.1

%

2005

  

408,256

    

9.3

%

2006

  

266,793

    

6.1

%

2007

  

1,070,698

    

24.3

%

2008

  

487,848

    

11.1

%

2009

  

188,600

    

4.3

%

2010

  

152,423

    

3.5

%

2011

  

151,682

    

3.4

%

2012

  

417,847

    

9.5

%

2013 and thereafter

  

23,165

    

0.4

%

    

4,400,290

    

100.0

%

    
    

 

  1   Does not include vacant space at 3/31/03-0.5 million sq. ft.

 

Property operating expenses increased $1.5 million (18.5%) in the first quarter of 2003 from 2002 primarily as a result of higher insurance expense and real estate taxes. The increase in insurance expense was due primarily to general increases in insurance premiums and the cost of terrorism coverage. In addition, operating expenses increased due to expenses of the buildings we acquired in May and August of 2002 ($1.5 million).

 

General and administrative expense decreased $0.3 million (21.4%) in 2003 from 2002. This decrease was due primarily to overall cost containment efforts and lower consulting fees.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $1.1 million (16.9%) in the first three months of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This increase was due primarily to the acquisition of properties and the write-off of tenant improvement balances for defaulting tenants offset by dispositions.

 

Interest expense decreased $2.2 million (53.7%) in the first quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This decrease was primarily the result of the retirement of mortgages. Mortgages and notes payable decreased by $20.2 million between March 31, 2003 and March 31, 2002.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2003 other income decreased $0.7 million in 2003 compared to the same period in 2002 due primarily to decreased equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings decreased $0.5 million (52.3%) as a result of increased vacancies in properties owned by these entities.

 

We dispose of assets from time to time that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives. During the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, we did not dispose of any operating properties. For the three months ended March 31, 2002, we recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on a land holding.

 

In May 2002 we sold Wasatch 17, and in August 2002, we sold Commons at Las Colinas. We had no continuing involvement in either of these properties after their sale. Their results of operations are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the statement of operations. Operating results of the properties are summarized as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2002:

 

(in thousands)

      

Revenues

  

$

3,519

Property expenses

  

 

153

Depreciation and amortization

  

 

1,544

    

Net operations of sold properties

  

$

1,822

    

 

Consolidated Cash Flows

 

Consolidated cash flow information is summarized as follows:

 

    

For the three months ended March 31,


    

Variance


 
    

2003


    

2002


    

2003 vs.

2002


 

(in millions)

                          

Cash provided by operating activities

  

$

4.4

 

  

$

6.4

 

  

$

(2.0

)

Cash used by investing activities

  

 

(2.9

)

  

 

(1.6

)

  

 

(1.3

)

Cash used by financing activities

  

 

(3.1

)

  

 

(3.0

)

  

 

(0.1

)

    


  


  


 

Operations generated $4.4 million of net cash for the first three months of 2003 compared to $6.4 million in 2002. The change in cash flow from operating activities was primarily the result of a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and amounts due to affiliates ($5.0 million). This decrease was offset by higher net income ($2.8 million) and an increase in prepaid rents and security deposits ($2.2 million). The level of net cash provided by operating activities is also affected by the timing of receipt of revenues and payment of expenses.

 

Our investing activities used net cash of $2.9 million in 2003 compared to $1.6 million in 2002. The increase in net cash used by investing activities in 2003 compared to 2002 was due primarily to an increase in additions to rental property ($1.0 million).

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

General

 

Our liquidity and capital resources are dependent upon CarrAmerica and its affiliates. CarrAmerica, as a REIT, is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders on an annual basis. We and CarrAmerica require capital to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

for capital projects. These capital projects can include such things as large-scale renovations, routine capital improvements, deferred maintenance on properties we have recently acquired and tenant related matters, including tenant improvements, allowances and leasing commissions. The amounts of the leasing expenditures can vary significantly depending on negotiations with tenants and the willingness of tenants to pay higher base rents over the life of the leases.

 

Debt Financing

 

CarrAmerica is our principal source of liquidity. CarrAmerica’s primary external source of liquidity is its credit facility. CarrAmerica has a three-year, $500.0 million unsecured credit facility expiring in June 2004 with J.P. Morgan Chase, as agent for a group of banks. CarrAmerica can extend the life of the facility an additional year at its option. The facility carries an interest rate of 70 basis points over 30-day LIBOR, or 2.01% as of March 31, 2003. As of March 31, 2003, $184.0 million was drawn on the credit facility, $1.2 million in letters of credit were outstanding and $314.8 million was available for borrowing.

 

CarrAmerica’s unsecured credit facility contains financial and other covenants with which it must comply. Some of these covenants include:

 

    A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to interest expense;
    A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA to fixed charges;
    A maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to unencumbered assets;
    A maximum ratio of total debt to tangible fair market value of assets; and
    Restrictions on CarrAmerica’s ability to make dividend distributions in excess of 90% of funds from operations.

 

Availability under the unsecured credit facility is also limited to a specified percentage of the fair value of unmortgaged properties. CarrAmerica is currently in compliance with all the financial covenants of its credit facility. However, CarrAmerica expects that in future quarters they may fail to meet their maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to unencumbered assets covenant. They are currently in discussions with their lenders to amend their credit facility agreement to change this covenant. Based on their preliminary discussions with their lenders, they expect the lenders to amend the covenant and increase CarrAmerica’s maximum ratio so as to allow their continuing compliance. However, there can be no assurance they will obtain the amendment. Failure to amend the credit facility agreement or failure to comply with any of the other covenants under the unsecured credit facility or other debt instruments could result in a default under one or more of our debt instruments. This could cause the lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and would therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition or liquidity.

 

Our long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for the principal amount of our long-term debt as it matures, significant non-recurring capital expenditures that need to be made periodically at our properties, development projects that we undertake and the costs associated with acquisitions of properties.

 

We derive substantially all of our revenue from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating cash flow therefore depends materially on the rents that we are able to charge to our tenants, and the ability of these tenants to make their rental payments. We believe that the diversity of our tenant base helps insulate us from the negative impact of tenant defaults and bankruptcies. However, general economic downturns, or economic downturns in one or more of our markets, could materially adversely impact the ability of our tenants to make lease payments and our ability to re-lease space on favorable terms as leases expire. In either of these cases, our cash flow and therefore our ability to meet our capital needs would be adversely affected.

 

As a result of the ongoing weak economic climate, the real estate markets have been materially affected. The contraction of office workforces has reduced demand for office space and overall vacancy rates have increased in all our markets. In reviewing various outlooks for the economy, we believe that the vacancy rates will not improve in any material fashion until at least 2004. During 2002 and into 2003, our markets weakened significantly and our operations in those markets were adversely impacted. The

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

occupancy in our portfolio of stabilized operating properties decreased to 89.2% at March 31, 2003, compared to 90.4% at December 31, 2002 and 91.3% at March 31, 2002. Market rental rates have declined in most markets from peak levels and we expect there will be additional declines in some markets in 2003.

 

In the future, if, as a result of general economic downturns, our or CarrAmerica’s properties do not perform as expected, or we cannot raise the expected funds from the sale of properties and/or if we are unable to obtain capital from other sources, such as CarrAmerica, we may not be able to make required principal and interest payments or make necessary routine capital improvements with respect to our existing portfolio of operating assets. While we believe that we would continue to have sufficient funds to pay our operating expenses and debt service and our regular quarterly distributions, our ability to perform development activity or to fund additional development in our joint ventures could be adversely affected. In addition, if a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the holder of the mortgage or lender could foreclose on the property, resulting in loss of income and asset value. An unsecured lender could also attempt to foreclose on some of our assets in order to receive payment. In most cases, very little of the principal amount that we borrow is repaid prior to the maturity of the loan. We generally expect to refinance that debt when it matures, although in some cases we may pay off the loan. If principal amounts due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such as new equity capital, our cash flow may be insufficient to repay all maturing debt. Prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of a refinancing (such as possible reluctance of lenders to make commercial real estate loans) may result in higher interest rates and increased interest expense.

 

Unconsolidated Investments and Joint Ventures

 

We have investments in real estate joint ventures in which we hold 21.2% to 49.0% interests. These investments are accounted for using the equity method, and therefore, the assets and liabilities of the joint ventures are not included in our financial statements. Most of these joint ventures own and operate office buildings financed by non-recourse debt obligations that are secured only by the real estate and other assets of the joint ventures. We have no obligation to repay these non-recourse debt obligations and the lenders have no recourse to our other assets.

 

Our investments in these joint ventures are subject to risks not inherent in our majority owned properties, including:

 

    Absence of exclusive control over the development, financing, leasing, management and other aspects of the project;
    Possibility that our co-venturer or partner might:
    become bankrupt;
    have interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours;
    take action contrary to our instructions, requests or interests (including those related to CarrAmerica’s qualification as a REIT for tax purposes);
    otherwise impede our objectives; or
    Possibility that we, together with our partners may be required to fund losses of the investee.

 

Guarantee Obligations

 

We have unconditionally guaranteed unsecured notes issued by CarrAmerica to institutional and other investors. The aggregate principal amount of the unsecured notes was $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2003. These notes are in the form of $150.0 million of 7.20% notes due in 2004, $100.0 million of 6.625% notes due in 2005, $125.0 million of 7.375% notes due in 2007, $100.0 million of 6.875% notes due in 2008, $400.0 million of 7.125% notes due in 2012, $50.0 million of 5.261% notes due in 2007 and $175.0 million of 5.250% notes due in 2007. CarrAmerica’s senior unsecured notes contain various covenants with which CarrAmerica must comply. The covenants include:

 

    Limits on total indebtedness on a consolidated basis;
    Limits on secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis;
    Limits on required debt service payments; and
    Compliance with the financial covenants of the credit facility.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

 

Capital Commitments

 

We will require capital for development projects currently underway and in the future. As of March 31, 2003 we had no office space under construction. Generally, we fund our investments in projects under construction from the proceeds of asset dispositions and loans from CarrAmerica. We expect that these sources and project-specific financing of selected assets will provide additional funds required to finance the costs of additional projects we may undertake. As a result of market conditions, we believe we will be limiting our development activities in the near future and expect to concentrate our growth efforts on the acquisition of properties.

 

We also regularly incur expenditures in connection with the re-leasing of office space, principally in the form of tenant improvements and leasing commissions. The amounts of these expenditures can vary significantly, depending on negotiations with tenants and the willingness of tenants to pay higher base rents over the life of the leases. We expect to pay for these capital expenditures out of cash from operations or, to the extent necessary, borrowings from CarrAmerica. We believe that these expenditures are generally recouped in the form of continuing lease payments.

 

Insurance

 

Although we believe our properties are adequately covered by insurance, we cannot predict at this time if we will be able to obtain full coverage at a reasonable cost in the future. The costs associated with our June 30, 2002 property and casualty insurance renewals were higher than anticipated. Although we have an excellent claims history and safety record, all lines of coverage were affected by higher premiums, in part because insurance companies have experienced a loss of income on their investments, underwriting results have been poor and also as a result of the events of September 11, 2001.

 

Our insurance renewal on June 30, 2002 increased premiums from the prior year approximately 155%. The property insurance deductible increased from $5,000 to $10,000 per claim. Since reinsurance treaties renew twice each year (January and July), our property and casualty insurance renewal date has been changed from June 30 to May 15 to enable underwriters to concentrate on the insurance proposals well ahead of treaty renewal.

 

As a result of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (“TRIA”), CarrAmerica elected to purchase the TRIA coverage upon its 2003 insurance renewal rather than stand alone coverage. In June 2002, CarrAmerica purchased stand alone terrorism coverage with limits of $200 million per occurrence and in the aggregate, with a deductible of $1.0 million per claim, at a cost of approximately $2.2 million per year. The TRIA insurance increases CarrAmerica’s coverage to $500 million for foreign certified terrorist acts but also includes $25 million of coverage for domestic terrorism. Coverage, either under TRIA or a stand alone policy, includes only physical damage and does not include losses due to biological, chemical or radioactive contamination. The lack of coverage for such contamination could have a material adverse effect on our financial results if a building we own becomes uninhabitable as a result of a biological, chemical, radioactive or other contamination.

 

Due to the rising cost of California earthquake insurance, CarrAmerica reviewed its probable maximum loss (“PML”) related to earthquake coverage for various factors. As a result of this review,

 

CarrAmerica determined that it was possible to lower its PML coverage from $200 million to $150 million. We believe this will be sufficient coverage.

 

In anticipation of the scheduled renewal on May 15, 2003, CarrAmerica provided updated data to its insurance broker to enable our broker to market our insurance with various insurers. We received insurance coverage and cost proposals in April 2003. Based on these proposals and the decision to change earthquake and terrorism coverage, we expect our insurance costs to remain relatively flat for the upcoming renewal as compared to the 2002 renewal of insurance.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of

 

15


Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

Indebtedness of Others.” The Interpretation requires recognition of liabilities at their fair value for newly issued guarantees. The adoption of Interpretation No. 45 on January 1, 2003 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation and requires disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation costs. We elected to use the prospective method of transition to the fair value method provided in SFAS No. 148 and, accordingly, the method is being applied for all employee stock compensation awards granted, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003. The effect of the change on our financial statements was immaterial.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” This Interpretation addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the equity investors lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest or where the equity investment at risk is not sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support from other parties. The Interpretation applies to VIEs created after January 31, 2003 and to VIEs in which we acquire an interest after that date. Effective July 1, 2003, it also applies to VIEs in which we acquired an interest before February 1, 2003. We may apply the Interpretation prospectively, with a cumulative effect adjustment as of July 1, 2003, or by restating previously issued financial statements with a cumulative effect adjustment as of the beginning of the first year restated. We are in the process of evaluating the effects of applying Interpretation No. 46 in 2003. Based on our preliminary analysis, we believe that we may be required to consolidate certain of our unconsolidated real estate ventures that we have accounted for using the equity method; however, we do not expect that this will involve any cumulative effect adjustment. We also do not believe that this will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

 

Building and Lease Information

 

The following table sets forth information about each wholly-owned property as of March 31, 2003:

 

Consolidated Properties


  

Net Rentable

Area

(square feet)(1)


  

Percent

Leased(2)


      

Number

of Buildings


Southern California, Orange County/Los Angeles

                  

South Coast Executive Center

  

161,787

  

58.9

%

    

2

2600 W. Olive

  

144,831

  

100.0

 

    

1

Bay Technology Center

  

107,481

  

91.8

 

    

2

Southern California, San Diego

                  

Jaycor

  

105,358

  

100.0

 

    

1

11119 Torrey Pines Road

  

76,701

  

100.0

 

    

1

Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area

                  

San Mateo I

  

72,137

  

28.6

 

    

1

San Mateo II and III

  

141,440

  

75.8

 

    

2

Mountain View Gateway Center

  

236,400

  

100.0

 

    

2

Seattle, Washington:

                  

Canyon Park Commons

  

95,290

  

100.0

 

    

1

Austin, Texas:

                  

City View Centre

  

137,218

  

62.2

 

    

3

Tower of the Hills

  

166,149

  

100.0

 

    

2

City View Center

  

128,716

  

100.0

 

    

1

Chicago, Illinois:

                  

Bannockburn I & II

  

209,950

  

86.0

 

    

2

Bannockburn IV

  

108,801

  

92.3

 

    

1

Dallas, Texas:

                  

Quorum North

  

116,192

  

88.9

 

    

1

Quorum Place

  

178,684

  

68.6

 

    

1

Cedar Maple Plaza

  

112,995

  

95.1

 

    

3

Two Mission Park

  

77,593

  

69.9

 

    

1

5000 Quorum

  

162,155

  

88.0

 

    

1

Denver, Colorado:

                  

Harlequin Plaza

  

327,907

  

97.3

 

    

2

Quebec Court I & II

  

287,294

  

100.0

 

    

2

Quebec Center

  

106,865

  

92.0

 

    

3

Phoenix, Arizona:

                  

Qwest Communications

  

532,506

  

100.0

 

    

4

Salt Lake City, Utah:

                  

Sorenson Research Park

  

282,944

  

84.5

 

    

5

Wasatch Corporate Center 18

  

49,566

  

62.1

 

    

1

Wasatch Corporate Center

  

178,231

  

78.2

 

    

3

Sorensen X

  

41,288

  

100.0

 

    

1

Washington, DC:

                  

TransPotomac V Plaza

  

97,006

  

96.7

 

    

1

Canal Center

  

492,001

  

90.8

 

    

4

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES:

  

4,935,486

           

55

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

       

89.2

%

      

 

(1)   Includes office and retail space but excludes storage space.
(2)   Includes space for leases that have been executed and have commenced as of March 31, 2003.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our and our affiliates, or the industry’s actual results, performance, achievements or transactions to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or transactions expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following:

 

    National and local economic, business and real estate conditions that will, among other things, affect:
    Demand for office properties,
    The ability of the general economy to recover timely from the current economic conditions,
    The availability and creditworthiness of tenants,
    The level of lease rents, and
    The availability of financing for both tenants and us;
    Adverse changes in the real estate markets, including, among other things:
    Competition with other companies, and
    Risks of real estate acquisition and development (including the failure of pending acquisitions to close and pending developments to be completed on time and within budget);
    Actions, strategies and performance of affiliates that we may not control or companies in which we have made investments;
    Ability to obtain insurance at a reasonable cost;
    Ability to maintain our status as a REIT for federal and state income tax purposes;
    Governmental actions and initiatives; and
    Environmental/safety requirements.

 

For further discussion of these and other factors that could impact our future results, performance, achievements or transactions, see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in particular, the section titled “Risk Factors” in CarrAmerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Any significant changes in our market risk that have occurred since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 are summarized in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

 

Within the 90-day period prior to the filing of this quarterly report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-14 of the rules promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

 

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Part II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

 

  (a)   Exhibits

 

10.1

  

Purchase and Sale Contract between Canal Center Properties LLC and TransPotomac V LLC as Sellers and CarrAmerica Realty Corporation as Buyer dated May 28, 2002 (filed herewith).

 

  (b)   Reports on Form 8-K

 

None

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P.

a Delaware Limited Partnership

By: CarrAmerica Realty GP Holdings, Inc.,

its general partner

 

/s/    Stephen E. Riffee        


Stephen E. Riffee, Chief Financial Officer (on behalf

of registrant and as its principal accounting officer)

 

Date: May 12, 2003


 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Thomas A. Carr, certify that:

 

1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CarrAmerica Realty, L.P.;

 

2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

  a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

  b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

  c)   presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

  a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

  b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

6.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

Date: May 12, 2003

 

/s/    Thomas A. Carr        


Thomas A. Carr

Chief Executive Officer


 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Stephen E. Riffee, certify that:

 

1.   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CarrAmerica Realty, L.P.;

 

2.   Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

 

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

 

  a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;

 

  b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

 

  c)   presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

 

5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

  a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

  b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

 

6.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

Date: May 12, 2003

 

/s/    Stephen E. Riffee      


Stephen E. Riffee

Chief Financial Officer