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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBERS: 33-99736-01
333-3526-01
333-39365-01
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 56-1822494
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1400 WEST NORTHWOOD STREET (336) 274-1666
GREENSBORO, NC 27408 (Registrant's telephone number)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.[ ]
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III incorporates certain information by reference from the definitive proxy
statement of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. to be filed with respect to the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 7, 1999.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership, a North Carolina limited partnership (the
"Operating Partnership"), focuses exclusively on developing, acquiring, owning
and operating factory outlet centers, and provides all development, leasing and
management services for its centers. The Operating Partnership is a majority
owned subsidiary of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (the "Company"), a
fully-integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment
trust ("REIT"). According to Value Retail News, an industry publication, the
Operating Partnership is one of the largest owners and operators of factory
outlet centers in the United States. As of December 31, 1998, the Operating
Partnership owned and operated 31 factory outlet centers (the "Centers") with a
total gross leasable area ("GLA") of approximately 5.1 million square feet.
These centers were approximately 97% leased, contained over 1,180 stores and
represented over 250 brand name companies as of such date.
The Company is the sole managing general partner of the Operating Partnership
and The Tanger Family Limited Partnership ("TFLP") is the sole limited partner.
As of December 31, 1998, the ownership of units issued by the Operating
Partnership consisted of 7,897,606 partnership units and 88,270 preferred
partnership units (which are convertible into approximately 795,309 general
partnership units) held by the Company and 3,033,305 partnership units held by
the limited partner. The units held by the limited partner are exchangeable,
subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's status as a REIT, into
common shares. See "Business-The Company".
Each preferred partnership unit entitles the Company to receive distributions
from the Operating Partnership, in an amount equal to the distribution payable
with respect to a share of Series A Preferred Shares, prior to the payment by
the Operating Partnership of distributions with respect to the general
partnership units. Preferred partnership units will be automatically converted
into general partnership units to the extent that the Series A Preferred Shares
are converted into common shares and will be redeemed by the Operating
Partnership to the extent that the Series A Preferred Shares are redeemed by the
Company.
The Operating Partnership is a North Carolina limited partnership that was
formed in May 1993. The executive offices are currently located at 1400 West
Northwood Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408 and the telephone number is
(336) 274-1666. Management anticipates completing the move to a new office at a
nearby facility in April 1999. The Operating Partnership's new address will be
3200 Northline Drive, Suite 360, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408 and the new
telephone number will be (336) 292-3010.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
During 1998, the Operating Partnership added a total of 569,086 square feet to
its portfolio including: Dalton Factory Stores, a 173,430 square foot factory
outlet center located in Dalton, GA, acquired in March 1998; Sanibel Factory
Stores, a 186,070 square foot factory outlet center located in Fort Myers, FL,
acquired in July 1998; 132,223 square feet of expansions which were under
construction at the end of 1997; a 25,069 square foot expansion to its property
in Branson, MO and 52,294 square feet out of a total of 243,674 square feet of
expansion space which is currently under construction throughout six of its
centers. The remaining 191,380 square feet is scheduled to open during the
second half of 1999. Also during 1998, the Operating Partnership completed the
sale of its 8,000 square foot, single tenant property in Manchester, VT for
$1.85 million.
The Operating Partnership also is in the process of developing plans for
additional expansions and new centers for completion in 1999 and beyond.
Currently, the Operating Partnership is in the preleasing stages for a future
center in Bourne, Massachusetts and for further expansions of three existing
Centers. However, these anticipated or planned developments or expansions may
not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive funds
from operations. In addition, the Operating Partnership regularly evaluates
acquisition or disposition proposals, engages from time to time in negotiations
for acquisitions or dispositions and may from time to time enter into letters of
intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or
disposition that is being evaluated or which is subject to a letter of intent
also may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in accretive
funds from operations.
During 1998, the Operating Partnership discontinued the development of its
Concord, North Carolina; Romulus, Michigan and certain other projects as the
economics of these transactions did not meet an adequate return on investment
for the Operating Partnership. As a result, the Operating Partnership recorded a
$2.7 million charge in the fourth quarter
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to write-off the carrying amount of these projects, net of proceeds received
from the sale of the Operating Partnership's interest in the Concord project to
an unrelated third party.
During 1998, the Operating Partnership terminated a $50 million secured line of
credit and increased its unsecured lines of credit by $25 million. At December
31, 1998, approximately 76% of the outstanding long-term debt represented
unsecured borrowings and approximately 79% of the Operating Partnership's real
estate portfolio was unencumbered. The weighted average interest rate on debt
outstanding on December 31, 1998 was 8.2%.
During March 1999, the Operating Partnership refinanced its 8.92% notes which
had a carrying amount of $47.4 million at December 31, 1998. The refinancing
reduced the interest rate to 7.875%, increased the loan amount to $66.5 million
and extended the maturity date to April 2009. The additional proceeds were used
to reduce amounts outstanding under the revolving lines of credit. As a result
of this refinance, management expects to realize a savings in interest cost of
approximately $300,000 over the next twelve months. In addition, the Operating
Partnership extended the maturity of one of its revolving lines of credit from
June 2000 to June 2001.
THE FACTORY OUTLET CONCEPT
Factory outlets are manufacturer-operated retail stores that sell primarily
first quality, branded products at significant discounts from regular retail
prices charged by department stores and specialty stores. Factory outlet centers
offer numerous advantages to both consumers and manufacturers. Manufacturers
selling in factory outlet stores are often able to charge customers lower prices
for brand name and designer products by eliminating the third party retailer,
and because factory outlet centers typically have lower operating costs than
other retailing formats. Factory outlet centers enable manufacturers to optimize
the size of production runs while continuing to maintain control of their
distribution channels. In addition, factory outlet centers benefit manufacturers
by permitting them to sell out-of-season, overstocked or discontinued
merchandise without alienating department stores or hampering the manufacturer's
brand name, as is often the case when merchandise is distributed via discount
chains.
The Operating Partnership's factory outlet centers range in size from 11,000 to
699,644 square feet of GLA and are typically located at least 10 miles from
downtown areas, where major department stores and manufacturer-owned full-price
retail stores are usually located. Manufacturers prefer these locations so that
they do not compete directly with their major customers and their own stores.
Many of the Operating Partnership's factory outlet centers are located near
tourist destinations to attract tourists who consider shopping to be a
recreational activity and are typically situated in close proximity to
interstate highways to provide accessibility and visibility to potential
customers.
Management believes that factory outlet centers continue to present attractive
opportunities for capital investment by the Operating Partnership, particularly
with respect to strategic expansions of existing centers. Management believes
that under present conditions such development or expansion costs, coupled with
current market lease rates, permit attractive investment returns. Management
further believes, based upon its contacts with present and prospective tenants,
that many companies, including prospective new entrants into the factory outlet
business, desire to open a number of new factory outlet stores in the next
several years, particularly where there are successful factory outlet centers in
which such companies do not have a significant presence or where there are few
factory outlet centers. Thus, the Operating Partnership believes that its
commitment to developing and expanding factory outlet centers is justified by
the potential financial returns on such centers.
With the decline in the real estate debt and equity markets, the Operating
Partnership or its general partner may not, in the short term, be able to access
these markets on favorable terms in order to maintain its historical rate of
external growth. See "Business-Capital Strategy" below.
THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP'S FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS
The Operating Partnership's factory outlet centers are designed to attract
national brand name tenants. As one of the original participants in this
industry, the Operating Partnership has developed long-standing relationships
with many national and regional manufacturers. Because of its established
relationships with many manufacturers, the Operating Partnership believes it is
well positioned to capitalize on industry growth.
As of December 31, 1998, the Operating Partnership had a diverse tenant base
comprised of over 250 different well-known, upscale, national designer or brand
name companies, such as Liz Claiborne, Reebok International, Ltd., Tommy
Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Off 5th- SAKS Fifth Avenue Outlet Store, The Gap,
Nautica and Nike. A majority of the factory outlet stores leased by the
Operating Partnership are directly operated by the respective manufacturer.
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During 1998, the Operating Partnership added approximately 17 new national
designers and brand name companies to its tenant base.
No single tenant (including affiliates) accounted for 10% or more of combined
base and percentage rental revenues during 1998, 1997 and 1996. As of March 1,
1999, the Operating Partnership's largest tenant accounted for approximately
6.6% of its GLA. Because the typical tenant of the Operating Partnership is a
large, national manufacturer, the Operating Partnership has not experienced any
material problems with respect to rent collections or lease defaults.
Revenues from fixed rents and operating expense reimbursements accounted for
approximately 92% of the Operating Partnership's total revenues in 1998.
Revenues from contingent sources, such as percentage rents, which fluctuate
depending on tenant's sales performance, accounted for approximately 6% of 1998
revenues. As a result, only a small portion of the Operating Partnership's
revenues are dependent on contingent revenue sources.
BUSINESS HISTORY
Stanley K. Tanger, the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
general partner, entered the factory outlet center business in 1981. Prior to
founding the Operating Partnership, Stanley K. Tanger and his son, Steven B.
Tanger, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the general partner, built
and managed a successful family owned apparel manufacturing business,
Tanger/Creighton Inc. ("Tanger/Creighton"), which business included the
operation of five factory outlet stores. Based on their knowledge of the apparel
and retail industries, as well as their experience operating Tanger/Creighton's
factory outlet stores, the Tangers recognized that there would be a demand for
factory outlet centers where a number of manufacturers could operate in a single
location and attract a large number of shoppers.
From 1981 to 1986, Stanley K. Tanger solely developed the first successful
factory outlet centers. Steven Tanger joined the Operating Partnership in 1986
and by June 1993, together, the Tangers had developed 17 Centers with a total
GLA of approximately 1.5 million square feet. In June of 1993, the Operating
Partnership's general partner completed its initial public offering ("IPO"),
making Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. the first publicly traded outlet
center company. Since the IPO, the Operating Partnership has developed nine
Centers and acquired six Centers and, together with expansions of existing
Centers, added approximately 3.5 million square feet of GLA to its portfolio,
bringing its portfolio of properties as of December 31, 1998 to 31 Centers
totaling approximately 5.1 million square feet of GLA.
BUSINESS AND OPERATING STRATEGY
The Operating Partnership intends to increase its cash flow and the value of its
portfolio over the long-term by continuing to own, manage, acquire, develop, and
expand factory outlet centers. The Operating Partnership's strategy is to
increase revenues through new development, selective acquisitions and expansions
of factory outlet centers while minimizing its operating expenses by designing
low maintenance properties and achieving economies of scale. In connection with
the ownership and management of its properties, the Operating Partnership places
an emphasis on regular maintenance and intends to make periodic renovations as
necessary.
While factory outlet stores continue to be a profitable and fundamental
distribution channel for brand name manufacturers, some retail formats are more
successful than others. As typical in the retail industry, certain tenants have
closed, or will close, certain stores by terminating their lease prior to its
natural expiration or as a result of filing for protection under bankruptcy
laws.
As part of its strategy of aggressively managing its assets, the Operating
Partnership is strengthening the tenant base in several of its centers by adding
strong new anchor tenants, such as Nike, GAP and Nautica. To accomplish this
goal, stores may remain vacant for a longer period of time in order to recapture
enough space to meet the size requirement of these upscale, high volume tenants.
Consequently, the Operating Partnership anticipates that its average occupancy
level will remain strong, but may be more in line with the industry average.
The Operating Partnership typically seeks locations for its new centers that
have at least 3.5 million people residing within an hour's drive, an average
household income within a 50 mile radius of at least $35,000 per year and access
to a highway with a traffic count of at least 35,000 cars per day. The Operating
Partnership will vary its minimum conditions based on the particular
characteristics of a site, especially if the site is located near or at a
tourist destination. The Operating Partnership's current goal is to target sites
that are large enough to support centers with approximately 75 stores totaling
at least 300,000 square feet of GLA. Generally, the Operating Partnership will
build such centers in phases, with the first phase containing 150,000 to 200,000
square feet of GLA. Future phases have historically been less expensive to build
than the first phase because the Operating Partnership generally consummates
land acquisition and
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finishes most of the site work, including parking lots, utilities, zoning and
other developmental work, in the first phase.
The Operating Partnership generally preleases at least 50% of the space in each
center prior to acquiring the site and beginning construction. Historically, the
Operating Partnership has not begun construction until it has obtained a
significant amount of signed leases. Typically, construction of a new factory
outlet center has taken the Operating Partnership four to six months from
groundbreaking to the opening of the first tenant store. Construction of
expansions to existing properties typically takes less time, usually between
three to four months.
CAPITAL STRATEGY
The Operating Partnership's capital strategy is to maintain a strong and
flexible financial position by: (1) maintaining a low level of leverage, (ii)
extending and sequencing debt maturity dates, (iii) managing its floating
interest rate exposure, (iv) maintaining its liquidity and (v) reinvesting a
significant portion of its cash flow by maintaining a low distribution payout
ratio (defined as annual distributions as a percent of funds from operations
("FFO" - See discussion of FFO below) for such year).
FFO and EBITDA are widely accepted financial indicators used by certain
investors and analysts to analyze and compare one equity REIT with another on
the basis of operating performance. FFO is generally defined as net income
(loss), computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
before extraordinary items and gains (losses) on sale of properties, plus
depreciation and amortization uniquely significant to real estate. EBITDA is
generally defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. The Operating Partnership cautions that the
calculations of FFO and EBITDA may vary from entity to entity and as such the
presentation of FFO and EBITDA by the Operating Partnership may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other reporting companies.
Neither FFO nor EBITDA represent net income or cash flow from operations as
defined by generally accepted accounting principles and neither should be
considered an alternative to net income as an indication of operating
performance or to cash from operations as a measure of liquidity. FFO and EBITDA
are not necessarily indicative of cash flows available to fund distributions to
unitholders and other cash needs.
The Operating Partnership has successfully increased its distributions each of
its first five years in existence. At the same time, the Operating Partnership
continues to have one of the lowest payout ratios in the REIT industry. The
distribution payout ratio for the year ended December 31, 1998 was 71%. As a
result, the Operating Partnership retained approximately $11.6 million of its
1998 FFO. A low distribution payout ratio policy allows the Operating
Partnership to retain capital to maintain the quality of its portfolio as well
as to develop, acquire and expand properties.
The Operating Partnership's ratio of EBITDA to Annual Service Charge (defined as
the amount which is expensed or capitalized for interest on debt, excluding
amortization of deferred finance charges) was a strong 2.8 for the year ended
December 31, 1998. The Operating Partnership's ratio of debt to total market
capitalization (defined as the value of the outstanding units plus debt) at
December 31, 1998 was approximately 55% (assuming that each type of unit has the
same value as the equivalent common shares of the general partner, which at
December 31, 1998 had a market value of $21.1875 per share).
The Operating Partnership intends to retain the ability to raise additional
capital, including additional debt, to pursue attractive investment
opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that it believes
to be in the best interest of the Operating Partnership and its unitholders. The
Operating Partnership maintains revolving lines of credit which provide for
unsecured borrowings up to $100 million, of which $20.3 million was available
for additional borrowings at December 31, 1998. As a general matter, the
Operating Partnership anticipates utilizing its lines of credit as an interim
source of funds to acquire, develop and expand factory outlet centers and
repaying the credit lines with longer-term debt or equity when management
determines that market conditions are favorable. Under joint shelf registration,
the general partner and the Operating Partnership could issue up to $100 million
in additional equity securities and $100 million in additional debt securities.
With the decline in the real estate debt and equity markets, the general partner
and the Operating Partnership may not, in the short term, be able to access
these markets on favorable terms. Management believes the decline is temporary
and may utilize these funds as the markets improve to continue its external
growth. In the interim, the Operating Partnership may consider the use of
operational and developmental joint ventures and other related strategies to
generate additional cash funding. Based on cash provided by operations, existing
credit facilities, ongoing negotiations with certain financial institutions and
funds available under the shelf registration, management believes that the
Operating Partnership has access to the necessary financing to fund the planned
capital expenditures during 1999.
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THE COMPANY
The Company is the sole managing general partner of the Operating Partnership.
The Company is a fully integrated real estate company, focusing exclusively on
factory outlet centers. Management of the Company beneficially owns
approximately 27% of all outstanding common shares (assuming the Series A
Preferred Shares and the limited partner's units are exchanged for common shares
but without giving effect to the exercise of any outstanding share and
partnership unit options). The Company owned, as of March 1, 1999, approximately
74.1% of the Operating Partnership (assuming conversion of the preferred
partnership units).
Ownership of the Company's common and preferred shares are restricted to
preserve the Company's status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Subject
to certain exceptions, a person may not actually or constructively own more than
4% of the Company's common shares (including common shares which may be issued
as a result of conversion of Series A Preferred Shares) or more than 29,400
Series A Preferred Shares (or a lesser number in certain cases). The Company
also operates in a manner intended to enable it to preserve its status as a
REIT, including, among other things, making distributions with respect to its
outstanding common and preferred shares equal to at least 95% of its taxable
income each year. Dividends on preferred shares are included as distributions
for this purpose. Historically, the Company's distributions have exceeded, and
the Company expects that its distributions will continue to exceed, taxable
income in each year. As a result, and because a portion of the distributions may
constitute a return of capital, the consolidated net worth of the Company may
decline. However, the Company does not believe that consolidated net worth is a
meaningful reflection of net real estate values.
The Company is a North Carolina corporation that was formed on March 3, 1993.
The executive offices are currently located at 1400 West Northwood Street,
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408 and the telephone number is (336) 274-1666.
Management of the Company anticipates completing the move to a new office at a
nearby facility in April 1999. The Company's new address will be 3200 Northline
Drive, Suite 360, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408 and the new telephone number
will be (336) 292-3010.
COMPETITION
The Operating Partnership carefully considers the degree of existing and planned
competition in a proposed area before deciding to develop, acquire or expand a
new center. The Operating Partnership's centers compete for customers primarily
with factory outlet centers built and operated by different developers,
traditional shopping malls and full- and off-price retailers. However,
management believes that the majority of the Operating Partnership's customers
visit factory outlet centers because they are intent on buying name-brand
products at discounted prices. Traditional full- and off-price retailers are
often unable to provide such a variety of name-brand products at attractive
prices.
Tenants of factory outlet centers typically avoid direct competition with major
retailers and their own specialty stores, and, therefore, generally insist that
the outlet centers be located not less than 10 to 20 miles from the nearest
major department store or the tenants' own specialty stores. For this reason,
the Operating Partnership's centers compete only to a very limited extent with
traditional malls in or near metropolitan areas.
Management believes that the Operating Partnership competes favorably with as
many as three large national developers of factory outlet centers and numerous
small developers. Competition with other factory outlet centers for new tenants
is generally based on cost, location, quality and mix of the centers' existing
tenants, and the degree and quality of the support and marketing services
provided. The Operating Partnership believes that its centers have an attractive
tenant mix, as a result of the Operating Partnership's decision to lease
substantially all of its space to manufacturer operated stores rather than to
off-price retailers, and also as a result of the strong brand identity of the
Operating Partnership's major tenants.
CORPORATE AND REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
The Operating Partnership currently owns a small office building in Greensboro,
North Carolina in which its corporate headquarters is located. The Operating
Partnership has outgrown this space and has entered into an agreement to lease a
larger office space at a nearby facility in Greensboro, North Carolina to
relocate its corporate headquarters in April 1999. The current office building
in Greensboro will be offered for sale. In addition, the Operating Partnership
rents a regional office in New York City, New York under a lease agreement and
sublease agreement, respectively to better service its principal fashion-related
tenants, many of whom are based in and around that area.
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The Operating Partnership maintains offices and employee on-site managers at 26
Centers. The managers closely monitor the operation, marketing and local
relationships at each of their centers.
INSURANCE
Management believes that the Centers are covered by adequate fire, flood and
property insurance provided by reputable companies and with commercially
reasonable deductibles and limits.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 1, 1999, the Operating Partnership had 125 full-time employees,
located at the Operating Partnership's corporate headquarters in North Carolina,
its regional office in New York and its 26 business offices.
ITEM 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
As of March 1, 1999, the Operating Partnership's portfolio consisted of 31
Centers located in 23 states. The Operating Partnership's Centers range in size
from 11,000 to 699,644 square feet of GLA. These Centers are typically strip
shopping centers which enable customers to view all of the shops from the
parking lot, minimizing the time needed to shop. The Centers are generally
located near tourist destinations or along major interstate highways to provide
visibility and accessibility to potential customers.
The Operating Partnership believes that the Centers are well diversified
geographically and by tenant and that it is not dependent upon any single
property or tenant. The only Center that represents more than 10% of the
Operating Partnership's total assets or gross revenues as of and for the year
ended December 31, 1998 is the property in Riverhead, NY. See "Business and
Properties - Significant Property". No other Center represented more than 10% of
the Operating Partnership's total assets or gross revenues as of December 31,
1998.
LOCATION OF CENTERS (AS OF MARCH 1, 1999)
Number
of GLA %
State Centers (sq. ft.) of GLA
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Georgia 4 886,794 17%
New York 1 699,644 14
Texas 2 414,830 8
Tennessee 2 362,280 7
Missouri 1 280,142 5
Iowa 1 277,237 5
Louisiana 1 245,325 5
Pennsylvania 1 230,063 4
Oklahoma 1 197,878 4
Florida 1 186,072 4
Arizona 1 186,018 4
North Carolina 2 179,870 4
Indiana 1 141,051 3
Minnesota 1 134,480 3
Michigan 1 112,120 2
California 1 105,950 2
Oregon 1 97,749 2
Kansas 1 88,200 2
Maine 2 84,897 2
Alabama 1 80,730 1
New Hampshire 2 61,915 1
West Virginia 1 49,252 1
Massachusetts 1 23,417 ---
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Total 31 5,125,914 100%
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Management has an ongoing strategy of acquiring Centers, developing new Centers
and expanding existing Centers. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources"
incorporated herein by reference for a discussion of the cost of such programs
and the sources of financing thereof.
Certain of the Operating Partnership's Centers serve as collateral for mortgage
notes payable. Of the 31 Centers, the Operating Partnership owns the land
underlying 28 and has ground leases on three. The land on which the Pigeon Forge
and Sevierville Centers are located are subject to long-term ground leases
expiring in 2086 and 2046, respectively. The land on which the original
Riverhead Center is located, approximately 47 acres, is also subject to a ground
lease with an initial term expiring in 2004, with renewal at the option of the
Operating Partnership for up to seven additional terms of five years each. The
land on which the Riverhead Center expansion is located, approximately 43 acres,
is owned by the Operating Partnership.
The term of the Operating Partnership's typical tenant lease ranges from five to
ten years. Generally, leases provide for the payment of fixed monthly rent in
advance. There are often contractual base rent increases during the initial term
of the lease. In addition, the rental payments are customarily subject to upward
adjustments based upon tenant sales volume. Most leases provide for payment by
the tenant of real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, advertising
and promotion expenses incurred by the applicable Center. As a result,
substantially all operating expenses for the Centers are borne by the tenants.
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The table set forth below summarizes certain information with respect to the
Operating Partnership's existing centers as of March 1, 1999.
MORTGAGE
GLA DEBT FEE OR
(SQ. % OUTSTANDING GROUND
DATE OPENED LOCATION FT.) LEASED (000'S) (4) LEASE
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jun. 1986 Kittery I, ME 60,194 100% $5,878 Fee
Mar. 1987 Clover, North Conway, NH 11,000 100 --- Fee
Nov. 1987 Martinsburg, WV 49,252 69 --- Fee
Apr. 1988 LL Bean, North Conway, Nh H 50,915 100 --- Fee
Jul. 1988 Pigeon Forge, TN 94,750 94 --- Ground lease
Aug. 1988 Boaz, AL 80,730 96 --- Fee
Jun. 1989 Kittery II, ME 24,703 100 --- Fee
Jul. 1989 Commerce, GA 185,750 97 9,805 Fee
Oct. 1989 Bourne, MA 23,417 100 --- Fee
Feb. 1991 West Branch, MI 112,120 88 6,732 Fee
May 1991 Williamsburg, IA 277,237 (1) 99 16,686 Fee
Feb. 1992 Casa Grande, AZ 186,018 83 --- Fee
Aug. 1992 Stroud, OK 197,878 77 --- Fee
Dec. 1992 North Branch, MN 134,480 91 --- Fee
Feb. 1993 Gonzales, LA 245,325 94 --- Fee
May 1993 San Marcos, TX 237,395 (2) 100 10,050 Fee
Dec. 1993 Lawrence, KS 88,200 48 --- Fee
Dec. 1993 McMinnville, OR 97,749 77 --- Fee
Aug. 1994 Riverhead, NY 699,644 (6) 98 --- Ground lease (3)
Aug. 1994 Terrell, TX 177,435 96 --- Fee
Sep. 1994 Seymour, IN 141,051 86 8,059 Fee
Oct. 1994 (5) Lancaster, PA 230,063 (6) 96 15,580 Fee
Nov. 1994 Branson, MO 280,142 99 --- Fee
Nov. 1994 Locust Grove, GA 248,854 93 --- Fee
Jan. 1995 Barstow, CA 105,950 92 --- Fee
Dec. 1995 Commerce II, GA 278,760 100 --- Fee
Feb. 1997 (5) Sevierville, TN 267,530 (6) 100 --- Ground lease
Sep. 1997 (5) Blowing Rock, NC 97,408 93 --- Fee
Sep. 1997 (5) Nags Head, NC 82,462 100 --- Fee
Mar. 1998 (5) Dalton, GA 173,430 97 -- Fee
Jul. 1998 (5) Fort Myers, FL 186,072 97 -- Fee
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TOTAL 5,125,914 94% $72,790
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(1) GLA EXCLUDES 21,781 SQUARE FOOT LAND LEASE ON OUTPARCEL OCCUPIED BY PIZZA
HUT.
(2) GLA EXCLUDES 17,400 SQUARE FOOT LAND LEASE ON OUTPARCEL OCCUPIED BY
WENDY'S.
(3) THE ORIGINAL RIVERHEAD CENTER IS SUBJECT TO A GROUND LEASE WHICH MAY BE
RENEWED AT THE OPTION OF THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP FOR UP TO SEVEN
ADDITIONAL TERMS OF FIVE YEARS EACH. THE LAND ON WHICH THE RIVERHEAD CENTER
EXPANSION IS LOCATED IS OWNED BY THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP.
(4) AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998. THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE FOR DEBT
OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 WAS 8.2% AND THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY
DATE WAS APRIL 2002.
(5) REPRESENTS DATE ACQUIRED BY THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP.
(6) GLA INCLUDES SQUARE FEET OF NEW SPACE NOT YET OPEN AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998,
WHICH TOTALED 114,554 SQUARE FEET (RIVERHEAD - 45,689; LANCASTER - 2,677;
SEVIERVILLE - 66,188)
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LEASE EXPIRATIONS
The following table sets forth, as of March 1, 1999, scheduled lease
expirations, assuming none of the tenants exercise renewal options. Most leases
are renewable for five year terms at the tenant's option.
% of Gross
Annualized
Average Base Rent
No. of Approx. Annualized Annualized Represented
Leases GLA Base Rent Base Rent by Expiring
Year Expiring(1) (sq. ft.)(1) per sq. ft. (000's)(2) Leases
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1999 115 386,000 $ 13.06 $5,040 8%
2000 176 663,000 13.73 9,103 14
2001 181 652,000 13.84 9,025 14
2002 254 942,000 15.11 14,232 22
2003 207 889,000 14.23 12,652 20
2004 112 549,000 15.15 8,319 13
2005 22 123,000 13.00 1,599 2
2006 8 80,000 12.70 1,016 2
2007 8 62,000 14.23 882 1
2008 8 56,000 13.54 758 1
2009 & thereafter 28 254,000 8.26 2,097 3
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Total 1,119 4,656,000 $ 13.90 $64,723 100%
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(1) EXCLUDES LEASES THAT HAVE BEEN ENTERED INTO BUT WHICH TENANT HAS NOT YET
TAKEN POSSESSION, VACANT SUITES AND MONTH- TO-MONTH LEASES TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 470,000 SQUARE FEET.
(2) BASE RENT IS DEFINED AS THE MINIMUM PAYMENTS DUE, EXCLUDING PERIODIC
CONTRACTUAL FIXED INCREASES.
RENTAL AND OCCUPANCY RATES
The following table sets forth information regarding the expiring leases during
each of the last five calendar years.
Renewed by Existing Re-leased to
Total Expiring Tenants New Tenants
------------------------- ---------------------------- --------------------------
% of
Total % of % of
GLA Center GLA Expiring GLA Expiring
Year (sq. ft) GLA (sq. ft.) GLA (sq. ft.) GLA
- ---------- ------------- ----------- -------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
1998 548,504 11% 407,837 74% 38,526 7%
1997 238,250 5 195,380 82 18,600 8
1996 149,689 4 134,639 90 15,050 10
1995 93,650 3 91,250 97 2,400 3
1994 115,697 3 105,697 91 10,000 9
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The following table sets forth the average base rental rate increases per square
foot upon re-leasing stores that were turned over or renewed during each of the
last five calendar years.
Renewals of Existing Leases Stores Re-leased to New Tenants (1)
------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Average Annualized Base Rents Average Annualized Base Rents
($ per sq. ft.) ($ per sq. ft.)
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GLA % GLA %
Year (sq.ft.) Expiring New Increase (sq. ft.) Expiring New Change
- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- ----------
1998 407,387 $13.83 $14.07 2% 220,890 $15.33 $13.87 (9)%
1997 195,380 14.21 14.41 1 171,421 14.59 13.42 (8)
1996 134,639 12.44 14.02 13 78,268 14.40 14.99 4
1995 91,250 11.54 13.03 13 59,445 13.64 14.80 9
1994 105,697 14.26 16.56 16 71,350 12.54 14.30 14
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(1) THE SQUARE FOOTAGE RELEASED TO NEW TENANTS FOR 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 AND
1994 CONTAIN 38,526, 18,600, 15,050, 2,400, AND 10,000 SQUARE FEET,
RESPECTIVELY, THAT WAS RELEASED TO NEW TENANTS UPON EXPIRATION OF AN
EXISTING LEASE. THE REMAINING SPACE WAS RETENANTED PRIOR TO ANY LEASE
EXPIRATION.
The following table shows certain information on rents and occupancy rates for
the Centers during each of the last five calendar years.
Average Aggregate
Annualized GLA Open at Percentage
% Base Rent per End of Each Number of Rents
Year Leased sq.ft. (1) Year Centers (000's)
- --------- -------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
1998 97% $13.88 5,011,000 31 $3,087
1997 98% 14.04 4,458,000 30 2,637
1996 99% 13.89 3,739,000 27 2,017
1995 99% 13.92 3,507,000 27 2,068
1994 99% 13.43 3,115,000 25 1,658
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(1) REPRESENTS TOTAL BASE RENTAL REVENUE DIVIDED BY WEIGHTED AVERAGE GLA OF THE
PORTFOLIO, WHICH AMOUNT DOES NOT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FLUCTUATIONS IN
OCCUPANCY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
OCCUPANCY COSTS
The Operating Partnership believes that its ratio of average tenant
occupancy cost (which includes base rent, common area maintenance, real estate
taxes, insurance, advertising and promotions) to average sales per square foot
is low relative to other forms of retail distribution. The following table sets
forth, for each of the last five years, tenant occupancy costs per square foot
as a percentage of reported tenant sales per square foot.
Occupancy Costs as a
Year % of Tenant Sales
---------------------------
1998 7.9%
1997 8.2
1996 8.7
1995 8.5
1994 7.4
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TENANTS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the Operating
Partnership's ten largest tenants and their store concepts as of March 1, 1999.
Number GLA % of Total
Tenant of Stores (sq. ft.) GLA open
- ----------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -----------
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION:
Bass 22 146,053 2.8%
Van Heusen 21 89,656 1.8
Geoffrey Beene Co. Store 13 51,640 1.0
Izod 17 39,617 0.8
Gant 4 10,500 0.2
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77 337,466 6.6
LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC.:
Liz Claiborne 24 277,041 5.4
Liz Claiborne Shoes 1 2,000 ---
Elizabeth 6 23,700 0.5
DKNY Jeans 2 5,820 0.1
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33 308,561 6.0
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL, LTD. 24 172,161 3.4
SARA LEE CORPORATION:
L'eggs, Hanes, Bali 26 117,809 2.3
Champion 1 4,000 0.1
Coach 11 26,561 0.5
Socks Galore 7 8,680 0.2
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45 157,050 3.1
DRESS BARN INC. 16 107,878 2.1
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL, INC.:
Mikasa Factory Store 13 105,500 2.0
BROWN GROUP RETAIL, INC.:
Factory Brand Shoes 14 71,880 1.4
Naturalizer 8 20,240 0.4
Brown Shoes 2 10,500 0.2
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24 102,620 2.0
COUNTY SEAT STORES, INC. (1):
County Seat 3 15,000 0.3
Levi's by County Seat 7 81,700 1.6
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10 96,700 1.9
CORNING REVERE 19 83,267 1.6
VF FACTORY OUTLET, INC. 3 78,697 1.5
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Total of all tenants listed in table 264 1,549,900 30.2%
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(1) COUNTY SEAT STORES, INC. ("COUNTY SEAT") IS CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THIS BANKRUPTCY WILL NOT HAVE A
MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP'S RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR
FINANCIAL CONDITION.
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SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY
The Center in Riverhead, New York is the Operating Partnership's only Center
which comprises more than 10% of total assets or total revenues. The Riverhead
Center was originally constructed in 1994. Upon completion of expansions
currently underway totaling approximately 68,000 square feet, the Riverhead
Center will total 699,644 square feet.
Tenants at the Riverhead Center principally conduct retail sales operations. The
occupancy rate as of the end of 1998, 1997, and 1996, excluding expansions under
construction, was 97%, 99%, and 100%. Average annualized base rental rates
during 1998, 1997, and 1996 were $18.89, $18.65, and $17.73 per weighted average
GLA.
Depreciation on the Riverhead Center is recognized on a straight-line basis over
33.33 years, resulting in a depreciation rate of 3% per year. At December 31,
1998, the net federal tax basis of this Center was approximately $84,975,000.
Real estate taxes assessed on this Center during 1998 amounted to $1,623,000.
Real estate taxes for 1999 are estimated to be approximately $2.1 million.
The following table sets forth, as of March 1, 1999, scheduled lease expirations
at the Riverhead Center assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal
options:
% of Gross
Annualized
Base Rent
No. of Annualized Annualized Represented
Leases GLA Base Rent Base Rent by Expiring
Year Expiring (1) (sq. ft.)(1) per sq. ft. (000) (2) Leases
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1999 9 27,000 $21.96 $593 5%
2000 5 18,000 19.72 355 3
2001 8 48,000 19.23 923 8
2002 68 227,000 21.19 4,809 40
2003 21 86,000 18.90 1,625 14
2004 27 127,000 19.31 2,452 20
2005 1 2,000 17.50 35 ---
2006 --- --- -- --- ---
2007 3 21,000 16.76 352 3
2008 1 7,000 19.29 135 1
2009 & thereafter 5 73,000 9.95 726 6
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Total 148 636,000 $18.88 $12,005 100%
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(1) EXCLUDES LEASES THAT HAVE BEEN ENTERED INTO BUT WHICH TENANT HAS NOT TAKEN
POSSESSION AND EXCLUDES MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASES.
(2) BASE RENT IS DEFINED AS THE MINIMUM PAYMENTS DUE, EXCLUDING PERIODIC
CONTRACTUAL FIXED INCREASES.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Except for claims arising in the ordinary course of business, which are covered
by the Operating Partnership's liability insurance, the Operating Partnership is
not presently involved in any litigation involving claims against the Operating
Partnership, nor, to its knowledge, is any material litigation threatened
against the Operating Partnership or its Centers which would have a material
adverse effect on the Operating Partnership, its Centers or its operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders, through
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1998.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL PARTNER
The Operating Partnership does not have any officers. The following table
sets forth certain information concerning the executive officers of the general
partner, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.:
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
Stanley K. Tanger................ 75 Founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer
Steven B. Tanger................. 50 Director, President and Chief Operating Officer
Rochelle G. Simpson ............. 60 Secretary and Executive Vice President -
Administration and Finance
Willard A. Chafin, Jr............ 61 Executive Vice President - Leasing, Site Selection,
Operations and Marketing
Frank C. Marchisello, Jr......... 40 Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Joseph H. Nehmen................. 50 Senior Vice President - Operations
Virginia R. Summerell............ 40 Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
C. Randy Warren, Jr.............. 34 Senior Vice President - Leasing
Carrie A. Johnson-Warren......... 36 Vice President - Marketing
Kevin M. Dillon.................. 40 Vice President - Construction
The following is a biographical summary of the experience of the executive
officers of the general partner:
STANLEY K. TANGER. Mr. Tanger is the founder, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. He also served as President
from inception of the Company to December 1994. Mr. Tanger opened one of the
country's first outlet shopping centers in Burlington, North Carolina in 1981.
Before entering the factory outlet center business, Mr. Tanger was President and
Chief Executive Officer of his family's apparel manufacturing business,
Tanger/Creighton, Inc., for 30 years.
STEVEN B. TANGER. Mr. Tanger is a director of the Company and was named
President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 1995. Previously, Mr.
Tanger served as Executive Vice President since joining the Company in 1986. He
has been with Tanger-related companies for most of his professional career,
having served as Executive Vice President of Tanger/Creighton for 10 years. He
is responsible for all phases of project development, including site selection,
land acquisition and development, leasing, marketing and overall management of
existing outlet centers. Mr. Tanger is a graduate of the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Stanford University School of Business Executive
Program. Mr. Tanger is the son of Stanley K. Tanger.
ROCHELLE G. SIMPSON. Ms. Simpson was named Executive Vice President -
Administration and Finance in January 1999. She previously held the position of
Senior Vice President - Administration and Finance since October 1995. She is
also the Secretary of the Company and previously served as Treasurer from May
1993 through May 1995. She entered the factory outlet center business in January
1981, in general management and as chief accountant for Stanley K. Tanger and
later became Vice President - Administration and Finance of the Predecessor
Company. Ms. Simpson oversees the accounting and finance departments and has
overall management responsibility for the Company's headquarters.
WILLARD A. CHAFIN, JR. Mr. Chafin was named Executive Vice President -
Leasing, Site Selection, Operations and Marketing of the Company in January
1999. Mr. Chafin previously held the position of Senior Vice President -
Leasing, Site Selection, Operations and Marketing since October 1995. He joined
the Company in April 1990, and since has held various executive positions where
his major responsibilities included supervising the Marketing, Leasing and
Property Management Departments, and leading the Asset Management Team. Prior to
joining the Company, Mr. Chafin was the Director of Store Development for the
Sara Lee Corporation, where he spent 21 years. Before joining Sara Lee, Mr.
Chafin was employed by Sears Roebuck & Co. for nine years in advertising/sales
promotion, inventory control and merchandising.
FRANK C. MARCHISELLO, JR. Mr. Marchisello was named Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer in January 1999. He was named Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer in November 1994. Previously, he served as Chief
Accounting Officer since joining the Company in January 1993 and Assistant
Treasurer since February 1994. He was employed by Gilliam, Coble & Moser,
certified public accountants, from 1981 to 1992, the last six years of which he
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was a partner of the firm in charge of various real estate clients. While at
Gilliam, Coble & Moser, Mr. Marchisello worked directly with the Tangers since
1982. Mr. Marchisello is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill and is a certified public accountant.
JOSEPH H. NEHMEN. Mr. Nehmen was named Senior Vice President of Operations
in January 1999. He joined the Company in September 1995 and was named Vice
President of Operations in October 1995. Mr. Nehmen has over 20 years experience
in private business. Prior to joining Tanger, Mr. Nehmen was owner of Merchants
Wholesaler, a privately held distribution company in St. Louis, Missouri. He is
a graduate of Washington University. Mr. Nehmen is the son-in-law of Stanley K.
Tanger and brother-in-law of Steven B. Tanger.
VIRGINIA R. SUMMERELL. Ms. Summerell was named Treasurer of the Company in
May 1995 and Assistant Secretary in November 1994. Previously, she held the
position of Director of Finance since joining the Company in August 1992, after
nine years with NationsBank. Her major responsibilities include cash management
and oversight of all project and corporate finance transactions. Ms. Summerell
is a graduate of Davidson College and holds an MBA from the Babcock School at
Wake Forest University.
C. RANDY WARREN, JR. Mr. Warren was named Senior Vice President of Leasing
in January 1999. He joined the Company in November 1995 as Vice President of
Leasing. He was previously director of anchor leasing at Prime Retail, L.P.,
where he managed anchor tenant relations and negotiation on a national basis.
Prior to that, he worked as a leasing executive for the company. Before entering
the outlet industry, he was founder of Preston Partners, a development
consulting firm in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Warren is a graduate of Towson State
University and holds an MBA from Loyola College. Mr. Warren is the husband of
Ms. Carrie Johnson-Warren.
CARRIE A. JOHNSON-WARREN. Ms. Johnson-Warren was named Vice President -
Marketing in September 1996. Previously, she held the position of Assistant Vice
President - Marketing since joining the Company in December 1995. Prior to
joining Tanger, Ms. Johnson-Warren was with Prime Retail, L.P. for 4 years where
she served as Regional Marketing Director responsible for coordinating and
directing marketing for five outlet centers in the southeast region. Prior to
joining Prime Retail, L.P., Ms. Johnson-Warren was Marketing Manager for North
Hills, Inc. for five years and also served in the same role for the Edward J.
DeBartolo Corp. for two years. Ms. Johnson-Warren is a graduate of East Carolina
University and is the wife of Mr. C. Randy Warren, Jr..
KEVIN M. DILLON. Mr. Dillon was named Vice President - Construction in
October 1997. Previously, he held the position of Director of Construction from
September 1996 to October 1997 and Construction Manager since November 1993, the
month he joined the Company, to September 1996. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Dillon was employed by New Market Development Company for six years where he
served as Senior Project Manager. Prior to joining New Market, Mr. Dillon was
the Development Director of Western Development Company where he spent 6 years.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDERS' MATTERS
There is no established public trading market for the Operating Partnership's
units. As of December 31, 1998, the ownership interests in the Operating
Partnership consisted of 7,897,606 partnership units and 88,270 preferred
partnership units (which are convertible into approximately 795,309 general
partnership units) held by the general partner and 3,033,305 partnership units
held by the limited partner.
The Operating Partnership made distributions per partnership unit during 1998
and 1997 as follows:
1998 1997
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First Quarter $ .55 $ .52
Second Quarter .60 .55
Third Quarter .60 .55
Fourth Quarter .60 .55
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Year $2.35 $2.17
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Certain of the Operating Partnership's debt agreements limit the payment of
distributions such that distributions shall not exceed FFO, as defined in the
agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% of FFO on a
cumulative basis. Based on continuing favorable operations and available funds
from operations, the Operating Partnership intends to continue to pay regular
quarterly distributions.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
- ---------------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------
(In thousands, except per unit and center data)
OPERATING DATA
Total revenues $97,766 $85,271 $75,500 $68,604 $45,988
Income before extraordinary item 16,103 17,583 16,177 15,352 15,147
Net income 15,643 17,583 15,346 15,352 15,147
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UNIT DATA
Basic:
Income before extraordinary item $1.30 $1.57 $1.46 $1.36 $1.32
Net income $1.26 $1.57 $1.37 $1.36 $1.32
Weighted average partnership units 10,919 10,061 9,435 9,128 8,211
Diluted:
Income before extraordinary item $1.28 $1.55 $1.46 $1.36 $1.31
Net income $1.24 $1.55 $1.37 $1.36 $1.31
Weighted average partnership units 11,040 10,171 9,441 9,129 8,244
Distributions paid $2.35 $2.17 $2.06 $1.96 $1.80
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BALANCE SHEET DATA
Real estate assets, before depreciation $529,247 $454,708 $358,361 $325,881 $292,406
Total assets 471,568 415,578 331,954 314,947 294,643
Long-term debt 302,485 229,050 178,004 156,749 121,323
Partners' equity 149,363 160,525 136,256 142,397 147,462
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OTHER DATA
EBITDA (1) $60,285 $52,857 $46,633 $41,058 $26,089
Funds from operations (1) $39,748 $35,840 $32,313 $29,597 $23,189
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities $35,791 $39,232 $38,031 $32,455 $21,274
Investing activities $(79,236) $(93,636) $(36,401) $(44,788) $(143,683)
Financing activities $46,172 $55,444 $(4,176) $13,802 $80,661
Gross leasable area open at year end 5,011 4,458 3,739 3,507 3,115
Number of centers 31 30 27 27 25
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(1) EBITDA and Funds from Operations ("FFO") are widely accepted financial
indicators used by certain investors and analysts to analyze and compare
companies on the basis of operating performance. EBITDA represents
earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization. Funds from operations is defined as net income (loss),
computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
before extraordinary items and gains (losses) on sale of properties, plus
depreciation and amortization uniquely significant to real estate. The
Operating Partnership cautions that the calculations of EBITDA and FFO may
vary from entity to entity and as such the presentation of EBITDA and FFO
by the Operating Partnership may not be comparable to other similarly
titled measures of other reporting companies. EBITDA and FFO are not
intended to represent cash flows for the period. EBITDA and FFO have not
been presented as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of
operating performance, and should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage
relationships set forth in the statements of operations, including trends which
might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.
The discussion of the Operating Partnership's results of operations reported in
the statements of operations compares the years ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, as well as December 31, 1997 and 1996. Certain comparisons between the
periods are made on a percentage basis as well as on a weighted average gross
leasable area ("GLA") basis, a technique which adjusts for certain increases or
decreases in the number of centers and corresponding square feet related to the
development, acquisition, expansion or disposition of rental properties. The
computation of weighted average GLA, however, does not adjust for fluctuations
in occupancy which may occur subsequent to the original opening date.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Certain statements made below are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Operating Partnership intends
such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of
1995 and included this statement for purposes of complying with these safe
harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain
assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are
generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "expect", "intend",
"anticipate", "estimate", "project", or similar expressions. You should not rely
on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and
which could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements.
Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current
expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
o general economic and local real estate conditions could change (for
example, our tenant's business may change if the economy changes,
which might effect (1) the amount of rent they pay us or their ability
to pay rent to us, (2) their demand for new space, or (3) our ability
to renew or re-lease a significant amount of available space on
favorable terms;
o the laws and regulations that apply to us could change (for instance,
a change in the tax laws that apply to REITs could result in
unfavorable tax treatment for us);
o capital availability (for instance, financing opportunities may not be
available to us, or may not be available to us on favorable terms);
o our operating costs may increase or our costs to construct or acquire
new properties or expand our existing properties may increase or
exceed our original expectations.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
During 1998, the Operating Partnership added a total of 569,086 square feet to
its portfolio including: Dalton Factory Stores, a 173,430 square foot factory
outlet center located in Dalton, GA, acquired in March 1998; Sanibel Factory
Stores, a 186,070 square foot factory outlet center located in Fort Myers, FL,
acquired in July 1998; 132,223 square feet of expansions which were under
construction at the end of 1997; a 25,069 square foot expansion to its property
in Branson, MO and 52,294 square feet out of a total of 243,674 square feet of
expansion space which is currently under construction throughout six of its
centers. The remaining 191,380 square feet is scheduled to open during the
second half of 1999. Also during 1998, the Operating Partnership completed the
sale of its 8,000 square foot, single tenant property in Manchester, VT for
$1.85 million.
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A summary of the operating results for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 is presented in the following table, expressed in amounts calculated on
a weighted average GLA basis.
1998 1997 1996
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GLA open at end of period (000's) 5,011 4,458 3,739
Weighted average GLA (000's) (1) 4,768 4,046 3,642
Outlet centers in operation 31 30 27
New centers acquired 2 3 ---
Centers sold 1 --- ---
Centers expanded 1 5 6
States operated in at end of period 23 23 22
PER SQUARE FOOT
Revenues
Base rentals $13.88 $14.04 $13.89
Percentage rentals .65 .65 .55
Expense reimbursements 5.63 6.10 6.04
Other income .34 .29 .25
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Total revenues 20.50 21.08 20.73
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Expenses
Property operating 6.10 6.49 6.47
General and administrative 1.40 1.52 1.50
Interest 4.62 4.16 3.84
Depreciation and amortization 4.65 4.56 4.52
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Total expenses 16.77 16.73 16.33
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Income before gain on sale of real estate and
extraordinary item $3.73 $4.35 $4.40
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(1) GLA WEIGHTED BY MONTHS OF OPERATIONS. GLA IS NOT ADJUSTED FOR FLUCTUATIONS
IN OCCUPANCY WHICH MAY OCCUR SUBSEQUENT TO THE ORIGINAL OPENING DATE.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1998 COMPARED TO 1997
Base rentals increased $9.4 million, or 17%, in 1998 when compared to the same
period in 1997 primarily as a result of the 18% increase in weighted average
GLA. The increase in weighted average GLA is due primarily to the acquisitions
in October 1997 (180,000 square feet), March 1998 (173,000 square feet), and
July 1998 (186,000 square feet), as well as expansions completed in the fourth
quarter of 1997 and first quarter 1998. The decrease in base rentals per
weighted average GLA of $.16 in 1998 compared to 1997 reflects (1) the impact of
these acquisitions which collectively have a lower average base rental rate per
square foot and (2) lower average occupancy rates in 1998 compared to 1997. Base
rentals per weighted average GLA, excluding these acquisitions, during the 1998
period decreased $.08 per square foot to $13.96.
Percentage rentals increased $450,000, or 17%, in 1998 compared to 1997 due to
the acquisitions and expansions completed in 1997. Same store sales, defined as
the weighted average sales per square foot reported for tenant stores open all
of 1998 and 1997, decreased 2.7% to approximately $242 per square foot.
Expense reimbursements, which represent the contractual recovery from tenants of
certain common area maintenance, insurance, property tax, promotional and
advertising and management expenses generally fluctuates consistently with the
reimbursable property operating expenses to which it relates. Expense
reimbursements, expressed as a percentage of property operating expenses,
decreased from 94% in 1997 to 92% in 1998 primarily as a result of the decrease
in occupancy.
Property operating expenses increased by $2.8 million, or 11%, in 1998 as
compared to 1997. On a weighted average GLA basis, property operating expenses
decreased from $6.49 from $6.10 per square foot. Higher expenses for real estate
taxes per square foot were offset by considerable decreases in advertising and
promotion and common area maintenance expenses per square foot. The decrease in
property operating expenses per square foot is also attributable
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to the acquisitions which collectively have a lower average operating cost per
square foot. Excluding the acquisitions, property operating expenses during 1998
were $6.19 per square foot.
General and administrative expenses increased $524,000 in 1998 compared to 1997.
As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased from
7.2% in 1997 to 6.8% in 1998. On a weighted average GLA basis, general and
administrative expenses decreased $.12 per square foot to $1.40 in 1998,
reflecting the absorption of the acquisitions in 1997 and 1998 without relative
increases in general and administrative expenses.
Interest expense increased $5.2 million during 1998 as compared to 1997 due to
higher average borrowings outstanding during the period and due to less interest
capitalized during 1998 as a result of a decrease in ongoing construction
activity during 1998 compared to 1997. Average borrowings have increased
principally to finance the acquisitions and expansions to existing centers (see
"General Overview" above). Depreciation and amortization per weighted average
GLA increased from $4.56 per square foot to $4.65 per square foot.
The asset write-down of $2.7 million in 1998 represents the write-off of
pre-development costs capitalized for certain projects, primarily the Romulus,
MI project, which were discontinued and terminated during the year.
The gain on sale of real estate for 1998 represents the sale of an 8,000 square
foot, single tenant property in Manchester, VT for $1.85 million and the sale of
three outparcels at other centers for sales prices aggregating $940,000. The
extraordinary item in 1998 represents a write-off of unamortized deferred
financing costs due to the termination of a $50 million secured line of credit.
1997 COMPARED TO 1996
Base rentals increased $6.2 million, or 12%, in 1997 when compared to the same
period in 1996 primarily as a result of the 11% increase in weighted average
GLA. Base rent increased approximately $1.5 million due to the effect of a full
year's operation of expansions completed in 1996 and approximately $4.8 million
for new or acquired leases added during 1997.
Percentage rentals increased $620,000, or $.10 per square foot, in 1997 compared
to 1996. The increase is primarily attributable to leases acquired during 1997,
leases added in 1996 completing their first full year of operation in 1997 and
due to increases in tenant sales. Same store sales, defined as weighed average
sales per square foot reported for tenant stores open all of 1997 and 1996,
increased approximately 2.3% to $241 per square foot.
Expense reimbursements, which represent the contractual recovery from tenants of
certain common area maintenance, insurance, property tax, promotional and
advertising and management expenses generally fluctuates consistently with the
reimbursable property operating expenses to which it relates. Expense
reimbursements, expressed as a percentage of property operating expenses,
increased from 93% in the 1996 period to 94% in the 1997 period due primarily to
a reduction in nonreimbursable property operating expenses.
Property operating expenses increased by $2.7 million, or 11%, in 1997 as
compared to the 1996 period. On a weighted average GLA basis, property operating
expenses increased to $6.49 from $6.47 per square foot. Slightly lower
promotional, real estate taxes, and insurance expenses per square foot incurred
in the 1997 period compared to the 1996 period were offset by higher common area
maintenance expenses per square foot due to additional customer service
amenities, such as trolleys, customer service counters and security and as a
result of expanding the Riverhead Center which has a cost per foot higher than
the portfolio average.
General and administrative expenses increased $678,000 in 1997 as compared to
1996. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses remained
level at 7.2% in each year. On a weighted average GLA basis, general and
administrative expenses increased $.02 to $1.52 in 1997.
Interest expense increased $2.8 million during the 1997 period as compared to
the 1996 period due to higher average borrowings outstanding during the period.
Average borrowings increased principally to finance the first quarter
acquisition of Five Oaks Factory Stores and expansions to existing centers until
the Operating Partnership received the proceeds from the general partner's
equity offering in September 1997. Depreciation and amortization per weighted
average GLA increased from $4.52 per square foot to $4.56 per square foot. The
increase reflects the effect of accelerating the recognition of depreciation
expense on certain tenant finishing allowances related to vacant space.
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The extraordinary item in the 1996 period represents a write-off of the
unamortized deferred financing costs related to the lines of credit which were
extinguished using the proceeds from the Operating Partnership's $75 million
senior unsecured notes issued in March 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $35.8, $39.2 and $38.0 million for
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Net cash
provided by operating activities during 1997 and 1996 increased primarily due to
the incremental operating income associated with acquired or expanded centers.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $3.4 million in 1998
compared to 1997 as decreases in accounts payable offset the increases from the
incremental operating income associated with acquired or expanded centers. Net
cash used in investing activities amounted to $79.2, $93.6 and $36.4 million
during 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and reflects the fluctuation in
construction and acquisition activity during each year. Net cash used in
investing activities also decreased in 1998 compared to 1997 due to
approximately $2.6 million in net proceeds received from the sale of one factory
outlet center and three parcels of land from other existing centers. Cash
provided by (used in) financing activities of $46.2, $55.4 and $(4.2) million in
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and has fluctuated consistently with the
capital needed to fund the current development and acquisition activity. In
1998, net cash provided by financing activities was further reduced by the
distributions paid on the additional 1.1 million units outstanding during all of
1998 which were issued to the general partner in exchange for the proceeds from
the general partner's common share offering in September of 1997.
During 1998, the Operating Partnership added a total of 569,086 square feet to
its portfolio including: Dalton Factory Stores, a 173,430 square foot factory
outlet center located in Dalton, GA, acquired in March 1998; Sanibel Factory
Stores, a 186,070 square foot factory outlet center located in Fort Myers, FL,
acquired in July 1998; 132,223 square feet of expansions which were under
construction at the end of 1997; a 25,069 square foot expansion to its property
in Branson, MO and 52,294 square feet out of a total of 243,674 square feet of
expansion space which is currently under construction throughout six of its
centers. The remaining 191,380 square feet is scheduled to open during the
second half of 1999 (See "General Overview"). Commitments for construction of
these projects (which represent only those costs contractually required to be
paid by the Operating Partnership) amounted to $5.6 million at December 31,
1998.
The Operating Partnership also is in the process of developing plans for
additional expansions and new centers for completion in 1999 and beyond.
Currently, the Operating Partnership is in the preleasing stages for a future
center in Bourne, Massachusetts and for further expansions of three existing
Centers. However, these anticipated or planned developments or expansions may
not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive funds
from operations. In addition, the Operating Partnership regularly evaluates
acquisition or disposition proposals, engages from time to time in negotiations
for acquisitions or dispositions and may from time to time enter into letters of
intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or
disposition that is being evaluated or which is subject to a letter of intent
also may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in accretive
funds from operations.
During 1998, the Operating Partnership discontinued the development of its
Concord, North Carolina; Romulus, Michigan and certain other projects as the
economics of these transactions did not meet an adequate return on investment
for the Operating Partnership. As a result, the Operating Partnership recorded a
$2.7 million charge in the fourth quarter to write-off the carrying amount of
these projects, net of proceeds received from the sale of the Operating
Partnership's interest in the Concord project to an unrelated third party.
The Operating Partnership maintains revolving lines of credit which provide for
unsecured borrowings up to $100 million, of which $20.3 million was available
for additional borrowings at December 31, 1998. As a general matter, the
Operating Partnership anticipates utilizing its lines of credit as an interim
source of funds to acquire, develop and expand factory outlet centers and
repaying the credit lines with longer-term debt or equity when management
determines that market conditions are favorable. Under joint shelf registration,
the general partner and the Operating Partnership could issue up to $100 million
in additional equity securities and $100 million in additional debt securities.
With the decline in the real estate debt and equity markets, the Operating
Partnership or the general partner may not, in the short term, be able to access
these markets on favorable terms. Management believes the decline is temporary
and may utilize these funds as the markets improve to continue its external
growth. In the interim, the Operating Partnership may consider the use of
operational and developmental joint ventures and other related strategies to
generate additional capital. Based on cash provided by operations, existing
credit facilities, ongoing negotiations with certain financial institutions and
funds available under the shelf registration, management believes that the
Operating Partnership has access to the necessary financing to fund the planned
capital expenditures during 1999.
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During 1998, the Operating Partnership terminated a $50 million secured line of
credit and increased its unsecured lines of credit by $25 million. At December
31, 1998, approximately 76% of the outstanding long-term debt represented
unsecured borrowings and approximately 79% of the Operating Partnership's real
estate portfolio was unencumbered. The weighted average interest rate on debt
outstanding on December 31, 1998 was 8.2%.
During March 1999, the Operating Partnership refinanced its 8.92% notes which
had a carrying amount of $47.4 million at December 31, 1998. The refinancing
reduced the interest rate to 7.875%, increased the loan amount to $66.5 million
and extended the maturity date to April 2009. The additional proceeds were used
to reduce amounts outstanding under the revolving lines of credit. As a result
of this refinance, management expects to realize a savings in interest cost of
approximately $300,000 over the next twelve months. In addition, the Operating
Partnership extended the maturity of one of its revolving lines of credit from
June 2000 to June 2001.
The Operating Partnership anticipates that adequate cash will be available to
fund its operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service
obligations, and the payment of distributions in accordance with the general
partner's REIT requirements in both the short and long term. Although the
Operating Partnership receives most of its rental payments on a monthly basis,
distributions to unitholders are made quarterly and interest payments on the
senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such
payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under
the existing lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other
suitable instruments. Certain of the Operating Partnership's debt agreements
limit the payment of distributions such that distributions will not exceed funds
from operations ("FFO"), as defined in the agreements, for the prior fiscal year
on an annual basis or 95% of FFO on a cumulative basis from the date of the
agreement.
MARKET RISK
The Operating Partnership is exposed to various market risks, including changes
in interest rates. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse
changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates. The Operating
Partnership does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for
trading or speculative purposes.
The Operating Partnership enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage
its exposure to interest rate changes. The swaps involve the exchange of fixed
and variable interest rate payments based on a contractual principal amount and
time period. Payments or receipts on the agreements are recorded as adjustments
to interest expense. At December 31, 1998, the Operating Partnership had an
interest rate swap agreement effective through October 2001 with a notional
amount of $20 million. Under this agreement, the Operating Partnership receives
a floating interest rate based on the 30 day LIBOR index and pays a fixed
interest rate of 5.47%. These swaps effectively change the Operating
Partnership's payment of interest on $20 million of variable rate debt to fixed
rate debt for the contract period.
The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement represents the estimated
receipts or payments that would be made to terminate the agreements. At December
31, 1998, the Operating Partnership would have paid $218,000 to terminate the
agreements. A 1% decrease in the 30 day LIBOR index would increase the amount
paid by approximately $491,000. The fair value is based on dealer quotes,
considering current interest rates.
The fair market value of long-term fixed interest rate debt is subject to
interest rate risk. Generally, the fair market value of fixed interest rate debt
will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. The
estimated fair value of the Operating Partnership's total long-term debt at
December 31, 1998 was $309.1 million. A 1% increase from prevailing interest
rates at December 31, 1998 would result in a decrease in fair value of total
long-term debt by approximately $4.2 million. Fair values were determined from
quoted market prices, where available, using current interest rates considering
credit ratings and the remaining terms to maturity.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN
ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION ("SFAS 131"). SFAS 131 requires public
business enterprises to adopt its provisions for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997, and to report certain information about operating segments in
complete sets of financial statements of the enterprise issued to unitholders.
The Operating Partnership believes all of its centers have similar economic
characteristics and provide similar products and services to similar types and
classes of customers. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 131, the
Operating Partnership has aggregated the financial information of all of its
centers into one reportable operating segment.
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On June 15, 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES ("SFAS
133"). SFAS 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments
be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value
of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other
comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of
a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. Management of
the Operating Partnership anticipates that, due to its limited use of derivative
instruments, the adoption of SFAS 133 will not have a significant effect on the
Operating Partnership's results of operations or its financial position.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
Management believes that for a clear understanding of the historical operating
results of the Operating Partnership, FFO should be considered along with net
income as presented in the audited financial statements included elsewhere in
this report. FFO is presented because it is a widely accepted financial
indicator used by certain investors and analysts to analyze and compare one
equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") with another on the basis of
operating performance. FFO is generally defined as net income (loss), computed
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, before
extraordinary items and gains (losses) on sale of properties, plus depreciation
and amortization uniquely significant to real estate. The Operating Partnership
cautions that the calculation of FFO may vary from entity to entity and as such
the presentation of FFO by the Operating Partnership may not be comparable to
other similarly titled measures of other reporting companies. FFO does not
represent net income or cash flow from operations as defined by generally
accepted accounting principles and should not be considered an alternative to
net income as an indication of operating performance or to cash from operations
as a measure of liquidity. FFO is not necessarily indicative of cash flows
available to fund distributions to unitholders and other cash needs.
Below is a calculation of funds from operations for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996 as well as actual cash flow and other data for those
respective years (in thousands):
1998 1997 1996
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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS:
Income before gain on sale of real estate
and extraordinary item $15,109 $17,583 $16,018
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization uniquely
significant to real estate 21,939 18,257 16,295
Asset write-down 2,700 -- --
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Funds from operations $39,748 $35,840 $32,313
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CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN):
Operating activities $35,791 $39,232 $38,031
Investing activities $(79,236) $(93,636) $(36,401)
Financing activities $46,172 $55,444 $(4,176)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE UNITS OUTSTANDING (1) 11,844 11,000 10,601
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(1) ASSUMES THE PREFERRED PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND UNIT OPTIONS ARE ALL CONVERTED
TO GENERAL PARTNERSHIP UNITS.
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK
The majority of the Operating Partnership's leases contain provisions designed
to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the
escalation of base rent and clauses enabling the Operating Partnership to
receive percentage rentals based on tenants' gross sales (above predetermined
levels, which the Operating Partnership believes often are lower than
traditional retail industry standards) which generally increase as prices rise.
Most of the leases require the tenant to pay their share of property operating
expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and
advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and
operating expenses resulting from inflation.
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While factory outlet stores continue to be a profitable and fundamental
distribution channel for brand name manufacturers, some retail formats are more
successful than others. As typical in the retail industry, certain tenants have
closed, or will close, certain stores by terminating their lease prior to its
natural expiration or as a result of filing for protection under bankruptcy
laws.
As part of its strategy of aggressively managing its assets, the Operating
Partnership is strengthening the tenant base in several of its centers by adding
strong new anchor tenants, such as Nike, GAP and Nautica. To accomplish this
goal, stores may remain vacant for a longer period of time in order to recapture
enough space to meet the size requirement of these upscale, high volume tenants.
Consequently, the Operating Partnership anticipates that its average occupancy
level will remain strong, but may be more in line with the industry average.
Approximately 29% of the Operating Partnership's lease portfolio is scheduled to
expire during the next two years. Approximately 778,000 square feet of space is
up for renewal during 1999 and approximately 663,000 square feet will come up
for renewal in 2000. If the Operating Partnership were unable to successfully
renew or release a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms,
the loss in rent could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations.
Existing tenants' sales have remained stable and renewals by existing tenants
have remained strong. Approximately 323,000, or 41%, of the square feet
scheduled to expire in 1999 has already been renewed. In addition, the Operating
Partnership continues to attract and retain additional tenants. The Operating
Partnership's factory outlet centers typically include well known, national,
brand name companies. By maintaining a broad base of creditworthy tenants and a
geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States,
the Operating Partnership reduces its operating and leasing risks. No one tenant
(including affiliates) accounts for more than 8% of the Operating Partnership's
combined base and percentage rental revenues. Accordingly, management currently
does not expect any material adverse impact on the Operating Partnership's
results of operation and financial condition as a result of leases to be renewed
or stores to be released.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The year 2000 ("Y2K") issue refers generally to computer applications using only
the last two digits to refer to a year rather than all four digits. As a result,
these applications could fail or create erroneous results if they recognize "00"
as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. The Operating Partnership has taken
Y2K initiatives in three general areas which represent the areas that could have
an impact on the Operating Partnership-Information technology systems,
non-information technology systems and third-party issues. The following is a
summary of these initiatives:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS. The Operating Partnership has focused its
efforts on the high-risk areas of the corporate office computer hardware,
operating systems and software applications. The Operating Partnership's
assessment and testing of existing equipment and software revealed that certain
older desktop personal computers, the network operating system and the DOS-based
accounting system were not Y2K compliant. The non-compliant personal computers
have since been replaced. The Operating Partnership is currently in the process
of installing and testing current upgrades for the DOS-based accounting and the
network operating systems which will make these systems compliant with Y2K and
expects to complete this process by June 30, 1999.
NON-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS. Non-information technology consists mainly
of facilities management systems such as telephone, utility and security systems
for the corporate office and the outlet centers. The Operating Partnership is in
the process of relocating its corporate office to a nearby facility. The
Operating Partnership has reviewed the corporate facility management systems and
made inquiry of the building owner/manager and concluded that the corporate
office building systems including telephone, utilities, fire and security
systems are Y2K compliant. The Operating Partnership is in the process of
identifying date sensitive systems and equipment including HVAC units,
telephones, security systems and alarms, fire warning systems and general office
systems at its 31 outlet centers. Assessment and testing of these systems is
about 84% complete and expected to be completed by June 30, 1999. Critical
non-compliant systems will be replaced in early 1999. Based on preliminary
assessment, the cost of replacement is not expected to be significant.
THIRD PARTIES. The Operating Partnership has third-party relationships with
approximately 260 tenants and over 8,000 suppliers and contractors. Many of
these third parties are publicly-traded corporations and are subject to
disclosure requirements. The Operating Partnership has begun assessment of major
third parties' Y2K readiness including tenants, key suppliers of outsourced
services including stock transfer, debt servicing, banking collection and
disbursement, payroll and benefits, while simultaneously responding to their
inquiries regarding the Operating
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Partnership's readiness. The majority of the Operating Partnership's vendors are
small suppliers that the Operating Partnership believes can manually execute
their business and are readily replaceable. Management also believes there is no
material risk of being unable to procure necessary supplies and services from
third parties who have not already indicated that they are currently Y2K
compliant. Third-party assessment is abut 50% complete and the Operating
Partnership is diligently working to substantially complete this part of the
project. The Operating Partnership also intends to monitor Y2K disclosures in
SEC filings of publicly-owned third parties commencing with the current quarter
filings.
COSTS. The accounting software and network operating system upgrades are being
executed under existing maintenance and support agreements with software
vendors, and thus the Operating Partnership does not expect to incur additional
costs to bring those systems in compliance . Approximately $220,000 has been
spent to upgrade or replace equipment or systems specifically to bring them in
compliance with Y2K. The total cost of Y2K compliance activities, expected to be
less than $400,000, has not been, and is not expected to be material to the
operating results or financial position of the Operating Partnership.
The identification and remediation of systems at the outlet centers is being
accomplished by in-house business systems personnel and outlet center general
managers whose costs are recorded as normal operating expenses. The assessment
of third-party readiness is also being conducted by in-house personnel whose
costs are recorded as normal operating expenses. The Operating Partnership is
not yet in a position to estimate the cost of third-party compliance issues, but
has no reason to believe, based upon its evaluations to date, that such costs
will exceed $100,000.
RISKS. The principal risks to the Operating Partnership relating to the
completion of its accounting software conversion is failure to correctly bill
tenants by December 31, 1999 and to pay invoices when due. Management believes
it has adequate resources, or could obtain the needed resources, to manually
bill tenants and pay bills until the systems became operational.
The principal risks to the Operating Partnership relating to non-information
systems at the outlet centers are failure to identify time-sensitive systems and
inability to find a suitable replacement system. The Operating Partnership
believes that adequate replacement components or new systems are available at
reasonable prices and are in good supply. The Operating Partnership also
believes that adequate time and resources are available to remediate these areas
as needed.
The principal risks to the Operating Partnership in its relationships with third
parties are the failure of third-party systems used to conduct business such as
tenants being unable to stock stores with merchandise, use cash registers and
pay invoices; banks being unable to process receipts and disbursements; vendors
being unable to supply needed materials and services to the centers; and
processing of outsourced employee payroll. Based on Y2K compliance work done to
date, the Operating Partnership has no reason to believe that key tenants, banks
and suppliers will not be Y2K compliant in all material respects or can not be
replaced within an acceptable time frame. The Operating Partnership will attempt
to obtain compliance certification from suppliers of key services as soon as
such certifications are available.
CONTINGENCY PLANS. The Operating Partnership intends to deal with contingency
planning during the first half of 1999 after the results of the above
assessments are known. The Operating Partnership description of its Y2K
compliance issues are based upon information obtained by management through
evaluations of internal business systems and from tenant and vendor compliance
efforts. No assurance can be given that the Operating Partnership will be able
to address the Y2K issues for all its systems in a timely manner or that it will
not encounter unexpected difficulties or significant expenses relating to
adequately addressing the Y2K issue. If the Operating Partnership or the major
tenants or vendors with whom the Operating Partnership does business fail to
address their major Y2K issues, the Operating Partnership's operating results or
financial position could be materially adversely affected.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this Item is set forth at the pages indicated in
Item 14(a) below.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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PART III
Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this Report in that the
registrant's sole general partner, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., will
file a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A (the "Proxy
Statement") not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by
this Report, and certain information included therein is incorporated herein by
reference. Only those sections of the Proxy Statement which specifically address
the items set forth herein are incorporated by reference.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The Operating Partnership does not have any directors or officers. The
information concerning the general partner's directors required by this Item is
incorporated by reference to the general partner's Proxy Statement.
The information concerning the executive officers of the general partner
required by this Item is incorporated by reference herein to the section in Part
I, Item 4, entitled "Executive Officers of the General Partner".
The information regarding compliance with Section 16 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934 is to be set forth in the general partner's Proxy Statement
and is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the
general partner's Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the
general partner's Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the
general partner's Proxy Statement.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) DOCUMENTS FILED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT:
1. Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants F-1
Balance Sheets-December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-2
Statements of Operations-
Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-3
Statements of Partners' Equity-
For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-4
Statements of Cash Flows-
Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-5
Notes to Financial Statements F-6 to F-13
2. Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule III
Report of Independent Accountants F-14
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation F-15 to F-16
All other schedules have been omitted because of the absence of
conditions under which they are required or because the required
information is given in the above-listed financial statements or notes
thereto.
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3. Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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3.3 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership for the Operating
Partnership. (Note 1)
10.1 Amended and Restated Unit Option Plan. (Note 8)
10.4 Form of Unit Option Agreement between the Operating Partnership and
certain employees. (Note 3)
10.5 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Stanley K. Tanger, as of
January 1, 1998. (Note 8)
10.6 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Steven B. Tanger, as of
January 1, 1998. (Note 8)
10.7 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Willard Albea Chafin, Jr.,
as of January 1, 1999. (Note 8)
10.8 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Rochelle Simpson, as of
January 1, 1999. (Note 8)
10.9 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for Joseph Nehmen, as of
January 1, 1999. (Note 8)
10.10 Registration Rights Agreement among the Company, the Tanger Family
Limited Partnership and Stanley K. Tanger. (Note 2)
10.10A Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement among the Company, the Tanger
Family Limited Partnership and Stanley K. Tanger. (Note 5)
10.11 Agreement Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K. (Note 2)
10.12 Assignment and Assumption Agreement among Stanley K. Tanger, Stanley K.
Tanger & Company, the Tanger Family Limited Partnership, the Operating
Partnership and the Company. (Note 2)
10.13 Promissory Notes by and between the Operating Partnership and John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company aggregating $50,000,000, dated as
of December 13, 1994. (Note 4)
10.14 Form of Senior Indenture. (Note 6)
10.15 Form of First Supplemental Indenture (to Senior Indenture). (Note 6)
10.15A Form of Second Supplemental Indenture (to Senior Indenture) dated
October 24, 1997 among Tanger Properties Limited Partnership, Tanger
Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. and State Street Bank & Trust Company.
(Note 7)
21.1 List of Subsidiaries. (Note 2)
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Notes to Exhibits:
1. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed October 6,
1993, as amended.
2. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed May 27, 1993,
as amended.
3. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1993.
4. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1994.
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5. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1995.
6. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 6, 1996.
7. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 24, 1997.
8. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Tanger Factory Outlet
Centers, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1998.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K - none.
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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.
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Stanley K. Tanger
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Stanley K. Tanger
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
March 26, 1999
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities as officers or directors of the general partner
and on the dates indicated:
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Stanley K. Tanger Chairman of the Board and March 26, 1999
Stanley K. Tanger Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Steven B. Tanger Director, President and March 26, 1999
Steven B. Tanger Chief Operating Officer
/s/ Frank C. Marchisello, Jr. Senior Vice President and March 26, 1999
Frank C. Marchisello, Jr. Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Jack Africk Director March 26, 1999
Jack Africk
/s/ William G. Benton Director March 26, 1999
William G. Benton
/s/ Thomas E. Robinson Director March 26, 1999
Thomas E. Robinson
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Tanger Properties Limited
Partnership as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related statements of
operations, partners' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Operating Partnership's management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Tanger Properties Limited
Partnership as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Greensboro, NC
January 18, 1999
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TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
Rental property
Land $53,869 $48,059
Buildings, improvements and fixtures 458,546 379,842
Developments under construction 16,832 26,807
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529,247 454,708
Accumulated depreciation (84,685) (64,177)
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Rental property, net 444,562 390,531
Cash and cash equivalents 6,334 3,607
Deferred charges, net 8,218 8,651
Other assets 12,454 12,789
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TOTAL ASSETS $471,568 $415,578
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Long-term debt
Senior, unsecured notes $150,000 $150,000
Mortgages payable 72,790 74,050
Lines of credit 79,695 5,000
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302,485 229,050
Construction trade payables 9,224 12,913
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 10,496 13,090
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 322,205 255,053
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Commitments
PARTNERS' EQUITY
General partner 128,746 136,649
Limited partner 20,617 23,876
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Total partners' equity 149,363 160,525
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Total liabilities and partners' equity $471,568 $415,578
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-2
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per unit data)
Year Ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
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REVENUES
Base rentals $66,187 $56,807 $50,596
Percentage rentals 3,087 2,637 2,017
Expense reimbursements 26,852 24,665 21,991
Other income 1,640 1,162 896
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Total revenues 97,766 85,271 75,500
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EXPENSES
Property operating 29,106 26,269 23,559
General and administrative 6,669 6,145 5,467
Interest 22,028 16,835 13,998
Depreciation and amortization 22,154 18,439 16,458
Asset write-down 2,700 --- ---
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Total expenses 82,657 67,688 59,482
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Income before gain on sale of real estate
and extraordinary item 15,109 17,583 16,018
Gain on sale of real estate 994 --- 159
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INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 16,103 17,583 16,177
Extraordinary item - Loss on early extinguishment of debt (460) --- (831)
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Net income 15,643 17,583 15,346
Less preferred unit distributions (1,911) (1,808) (2,399)
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Income available to partners 13,732 15,775 12,947
Income allocated to the limited partner (3,816) (4,756) (4,155)
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Income allocated to the general partner $9,916 $11,019 $8,792
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BASIC EARNINGS PER UNIT:
Income before extraordinary item $ 1.30 $ 1.57 $ 1.46
Extraordinary item (.04) --- (.09)
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Net income $ 1.26 $ 1.57 $ 1.37
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER UNIT:
Income before extraordinary item $ 1.28 $ 1.55 $ 1.46
Extraordinary item (.04) --- (.09)
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Net income $ 1.24 $ 1.55 $ 1.37
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-3
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
(In thousands, except unit data)
Total
General Limited Partners'
Partner Partner Equity
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Balance, December 31, 1995 $114,813 $27,584 $142,397
Conversion of 35,065 preferred units into 315,929
partnership units -- -- --
Compensation under Unit Option Plan 229 109 338
Net income 11,191 4,155 15,346
Preferred distributions ($18.56 per unit) (2,416) -- (2,416)
Distributions to partners ($2.06 per unit) (13,160) (6,249) (19,409)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 110,657 25,599 136,256
Conversion of 15,730 preferred units into 141,726
partnership units -- -- --
Issuance of 29,700 units upon exercise of unit options 703 -- 703
Issuance of 1,080,000 units to general partner in
exchange for proceeds from a common share offering 29,241 -- 29,241
Compensation under Unit Option Plan 234 104 338
Net income 12,827 4,756 17,583
Preferred distributions ($19.55 per unit) (1,789) -- (1,789)
Distributions to partners ($2.17 per unit) (15,224) (6,583) (21,807)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 136,649 23,876 160,525
Conversion of 2,419 preferred units into 21,790
partnership units -- -- --
Issuance of 31,880 units upon exercise of share and
unit options 762 -- 762
Repurchase and retirement of 10,000 partnership units (216) -- (216)
Compensation under Unit Option Plan 142 53 195
Net income 11,827 3,816 15,643
Preferred distributions ($21.17 per unit) (1,894) -- (1,894)
Distributions to partners ($2.35 per unit) (18,524) (7,128) (25,652)
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$128,746 $20,617 $149,363
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-4
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 15,643 $ 17,583 $ 15,346
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 22,154 18,439 16,458
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,076 1,094 953
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 460 -- 831
Asset write-down 2,700 -- --
Gain on sale of real estate (994) -- (159)
Straight-line base rent adjustment (688) (347) (1,192)
Compensation under Unit Option Plan 195 338 338
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
Other assets (2,161) (1,591) 578
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,594) 3,716 4,878
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 35,791 39,232 38,031
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of real estate (44,650) (37,500) --
Additions to rental properties (35,252) (54,795) (35,408)
Additions to deferred lease costs (1,895) (1,341) (1,167)
Proceeds from sale of real estate 2,561 -- 174
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (79,236) (93,636) (36,401)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Contributions from the general partner -- 29,241 --
Repurchase of partnership units (216) -- --
Cash distributions paid (27,546) (23,596) (21,825)
Proceeds from notes payable -- 75,000 75,000
Repayments on mortgages payable (1,260) (1,154) (1,019)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit 152,760 118,450 70,301
Repayments on revolving lines of credit (78,065) (141,250) (123,027)
Additions to deferred financing costs (263) (1,950) (3,606)
Proceeds from exercise of share and unit options 762 703 --
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 46,172 55,444 (4,176)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,727 1,040 (2,546)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,607 2,567 5,113
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 6,334 $ 3,607 $ 2,567
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-5
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND FORMATION OF THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership, a North Carolina limited partnership (the
"Operating Partnership"), develops, owns and operates factory outlet centers.
The Operating Partnership is a majority owned subsidiary of Tanger Factory
Outlet Centers, Inc. (the "Company"), a fully integrated, self-administered,
self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Recognized as one of the
largest owners and operators of factory outlet centers in the United States, the
Operating Partnership owned and operated 31 factory outlet centers located in 23
states with a total gross leasable area of approximately 5.1 million square feet
at the end of 1998. The Operating Partnership provides all development, leasing
and management services for its centers. The Company is the sole general partner
of the Operating Partnership and the Tanger Family Limited Partnership ("TFLP")
is the sole limited partner. Stanley K. Tanger, the Company's Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer, is the general partner of TFLP.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Allocation of income to the general and limited
partners is based on each partner's respective ownership of units issued by the
Operating Partnership.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
OPERATING SEGMENTS - The Operating Partnership aggregates the financial
information of all its centers into one reportable operating segment because the
centers all have similar economic characteristics and provide similar products
and services to similar types and classes of customers.
RENTAL PROPERTIES - Rental properties are recorded at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Costs incurred for the acquisition, construction, and development
of properties are capitalized. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line
basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Operating Partnership
generally uses estimated lives ranging from 25 to 33 years for buildings, 15
years for land improvements and seven years for equipment. Expenditures for
ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred while
significant renovations and improvements, including tenant finishing allowances,
that improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized and
depreciated over their estimated useful life.
Buildings, improvements and fixtures consist primarily of permanent
buildings and improvements made to land such as landscaping and infrastructure
and costs incurred in providing rental space to tenants. Interest costs
capitalized during 1998, 1997 and 1996 amounted to $762,000, $1,877,000 and
$1,044,000, and development costs capitalized amounted to $1,903,000, $1,637,000
and $1,321,000, respectively. Depreciation expense for each of the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 was $20,873,000, $17,327,000 and $15,449,000,
respectively.
The pre-construction stage of project development involves certain costs to
secure land control and zoning and complete other initial tasks essential to the
development of the project. These costs are transferred from other assets to
developments under construction when the pre-construction tasks are completed.
Costs of potentially unsuccessful pre-construction efforts are charged to
operations.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - All highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be
cash and cash equivalents. Cash balances at a limited number of banks may
periodically exceed insurable amounts. The Operating Partnership believes that
it mitigates its risk by investing in or through major financial institutions.
Recoverability of investments is dependent upon the performance of the issuer.
DEFERRED CHARGES - Deferred lease costs consist of fees and costs incurred
to initiate operating leases and are amortized over the average minimum lease
term. Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred to obtain
long-term financing and are being amortized over the terms of the respective
loans. Unamortized deferred financing costs are charged to expense when debt is
retired before the maturity date.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Operating Partnership has adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF. This statement
requires that long-lived assets and certain intangibles to be held and used by
an entity be reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances
indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an
event, the Operating Partnership compares the estimated future undiscounted cash
flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less,
recognizes an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds
its fair value. The Operating Partnership believes that no material impairment
existed at December 31, 1998.
DERIVATIVES - The Operating Partnership selectively enters into interest
rate protection agreements to mitigate changes in interest rates on its variable
rate borrowings. The notional amounts of such agreements are used to measure the
interest to be paid or received and do not represent the amount of exposure to
loss. None of these agreements are used for speculative or trading purposes. The
cost of these agreements are included in deferred financing costs and are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the agreements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Minimum rental income is recognized on a straight
line basis over the term of the lease. Substantially all leases contain
provisions which provide additional rents based on tenants' sales volume
("percentage rentals") and reimbursement of the tenants' share of advertising
and promotion, common area maintenance, insurance and real estate tax expenses.
Percentage rentals are recognized when specified targets that trigger the
contingent rent are met. Expense reimbursements are recognized in the period the
applicable expenses are incurred. Payments received from the early termination
of leases are recognized when the applicable space is released, or, otherwise
are amortized over the remaining lease term.
INCOME TAXES - As a partnership, the allocated share of income or loss for
the year is included in the income tax returns of the partners; accordingly, no
provision has been made for Federal income taxes in the accompanying financial
statements.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - The Operating Partnership's management
performs ongoing credit evaluations of their tenants. Although the tenants
operate principally in the retail industry, the properties are geographically
diverse. No single tenant accounted for 10% or more of combined base and
percentage rental income during 1998, 1997 and 1996.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - The Operating Partnership purchases
capital equipment and incurs costs relating to construction of new facilities,
including tenant finishing allowances. Expenditures included in construction
trade payables as of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 amounted to $9,224,000,
$12,913,000 and $8,320,000 respectively. Interest paid, net of interest
capitalized, in 1998, 1997 and 1996 was $20,690,000, $12,337,000 and
$10,637,000, respectively.
3. DEFERRED CHARGES
Deferred charges as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 consist of the following (in
thousands):
1998 1997
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Deferred lease costs $9,551 $7,658
Deferred financing costs 5,691 6,607
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15,242 14,265
Accumulated amortization 7,024 5,614
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$8,218 $8,651
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Amortization of deferred lease costs for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 was $1,019,000, $873,000 and $799,000, respectively. Amortization of
deferred financing costs, included in interest expense in the accompanying
statements of operations, for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
was $1,076,000, $1,094,000 and $953,000 respectively. During 1998 and 1996, the
Operating Partnership expensed the remaining unamortized financing costs
totaling $460,000 and $831,000 related to debt extinguished prior to its
respective maturity date. Such amounts are shown as extraordinary items in the
accompanying statements of operations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. ASSET WRITE-DOWN
During 1998, the Operating Partnership discontinued the development of its
Concord, North Carolina, Romulus, Michigan and certain other projects as the
economics of these transactions did not meet an adequate return on investment
for the Operating Partnership. As a result, the Operating Partnership recorded a
$2.7 million charge in the fourth quarter to write-off the carrying amount of
these projects, net of proceeds received from the sale of the Operating
Partnership's interest in the Concord project to an unrelated third party.
5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at December 31, 1998 and 1997 consists of the following (in
thousands):
1998 1997
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8.75% Senior, unsecured notes, maturing March 2001 $75,000 $75,000
7.875% Senior, unsecured notes, maturing October 2004 75,000 75,000
Mortgage notes with fixed interest at:
8.92%, maturing January 2002 47,405 48,142
8.625%, maturing September 2000 9,805 10,121
9.77%, maturing April 2005 15,580 15,787
Revolving lines of credit with variable interest rates ranging from
either prime less .25% to prime or from LIBOR plus 1.55%
to LIBOR plus 1.60% 79,695 5,000
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$302,485 $229,050
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The Operating Partnership maintains revolving lines of credit which provide for
borrowing up to $100 million. The agreements expire at various times through the
year 2001. Interest is payable based on alternative interest rate bases at the
Operating Partnership's option. Amounts available under these facilities at
December 31, 1998 totaled $20.3 million. Certain of the Operating Partnership's
properties, which had a net book value of approximately $85.1 million at
December 31, 1998, serve as collateral for the fixed rate mortgages.
Thecredit agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt
service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of distributions such that
distributions will not exceed funds from operations, as defined in the
agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% of funds from
operations on a cumulative basis. All three existing fixed rate mortgage notes
are with insurance companies and contain prepayment penalty clauses.
During March 1999, the Operating Partnership refinanced its 8.92% notes. The
refinancing reduced the interest rate to 7.875%, increased the loan amount to
$66.5 million and extended the maturity date to April 2009. The additional
proceeds were used to reduce amounts outstanding under the revolving lines of
credit. In addition, the Operating Partnership extended the maturity of one of
its revolving lines of credit from June 2000 to June 2001.
Maturities of the existing long-term debt, after giving consideration to the
refinance and extension as described above, are as follows (in thousands):
Year Amount %
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1999 $1,461 ---
2000 15,273 5
2001 132,316 44
2002 1,403 ---
2003 1,521 1
Thereafter 150,511 50
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$302,485 100
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F-8
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In October 1998, the Operating Partnership entered into an interest rate swap
agreement effective through October 2001 with a notional amount of $20 million
which fixed the 30 day LIBOR index at 5.47%. A similar agreement with a notional
amount of $10 million at a fixed 30 day LIBOR index of 5.99% expired during
1998. The impact of these agreements had an insignificant effect on interest
expense during 1998, 1997 and 1996.
In anticipation of offering the senior, unsecured notes due 2004, the Operating
Partnership entered into an interest rate protection agreement on October 3,
1997 which fixed the index on the 10 year US Treasury rate at 5.995% for 30 days
on a notional amount of $70 million. The transaction settled on October 21,
1997, the trade date of the $75 million offering, and, as a result of an
increase in the US Treasury rate, the Operating Partnership received proceeds of
$714,000. Such amount is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over
the life of the notes and results in an overall effective interest rate on the
notes of 7.75%.
The carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the
short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The fair value of
long-term debt at December 31, 1998, which is estimated as the present value of
future cash flows, discounted at interest rates available at the reporting date
for new debt of similar type and remaining maturity, was approximately $309.1
million. The estimated fair value of the interest rate swap agreement at
December 31, 1998, as determined by the issuing financial institution, was an
unrealized loss of approximately $218,000.
On June 15, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 133 is effective for all fiscal
quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 requires
that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair
value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in
current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a
derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type
of hedge transaction. Management of the Operating Partnership anticipates that,
due to its limited use of derivative instruments, the adoption of SFAS 133 will
not have a significant effect on the Operating Partnership's results of
operations or its financial position.
7. PARTNERSHIP EQUITY
During 1997, the general partner completed an additional public offering of
1,080,000 common shares at a price of $29.0625 per share, receiving net proceeds
of approximately $29.2 million. The net proceeds, which were contributed to the
Operating Partnership in exchange for 1,080,000 partnership units, were used to
acquire, expand and develop factory outlet centers and for general corporate
purposes.
Series A Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares (the "Preferred
Shares") were sold to the public by the general partner during 1993 in the form
of Depositary Shares, each representing 1/10 of a Preferred Share. Proceeds from
this offering, net of underwriters discount and estimated offering expenses,
were contributed to the Operating Partnership in return for preferred
partnership units. Preferred partnership units issued by the Operating
Partnership have the same characteristics, with respect to liquidation rights,
distribution and conversion, as the Preferred Shares. The Preferred Shares have
a liquidation preference equivalent to $25 per Depositary Share and dividends
accumulate per Depositary Share equal to the greater of (i) $1.575 per year or
(ii) the dividends on the common shares or portion thereof, into which a
depositary share is convertible. The Preferred Shares rank senior to the common
shares with respect to dividend and liquidation rights.
The Preferred Shares are convertible at the option of the holder at any time
into common shares of the general partner at a rate equivalent to .901 common
shares for each Depositary Share. Preferred partnership units are automatically
converted into general partnership units to the extent of any conversion of the
general partner's Series A Preferred Shares into the general partner's common
shares. At December 31, 1998, 795,309 common shares were reserved for the
conversion of Depositary Shares. The Preferred Shares and Depositary Shares may
be redeemed at the option of the general partner, in whole or in part, at a
redemption price of $25 per Depositary Share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
F-9
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the ownership interests of the Operating
Partnership consisted of the following:
1998 1997
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Preferred Units, held by the general partner 88,270 90,689
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Partnership Units:
General partner 7,897,606 7,853,936
Limited partner 3,033,305 3,033,305
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Total 10,930,911 10,887,241
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Preferred partnership units outstanding at December 31, 1998 were convertible
into approximately 795,309 general partnership units. The limited partner's
units are exchangeable, subject to certain limitations to preserve the general
partner's status as a REIT, on a one-for-one basis for common shares of the
general partner.
On October 13, 1998, the general partner's Board of Directors authorized the
repurchase and retirement of up to $5 million of the general partner's common
shares. The Operating Partnership will fund the proceeds necessary for the
general partner to purchase the common shares and will retire a number of units
held by the general partner equivalent to the common shares purchased. The
timing and amount of purchases will be at the discretion of management. As of
December 31, 1998, the Operating Partnership had paid to the general partner
$216,000 for the repurchase and retirement of 10,000 common shares and
corresponding partnership units, leaving a balance of $4,784,000 authorized for
future repurchases.
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in computing earnings per
unit in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,
EARNINGS PER SHARE, for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 is set
forth as follows (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
1998 1997 1996
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Numerator:
Income before extraordinary item $16,103 $17,583 $16,177
Less preferred unit distributions (1,911) (1,808) (2,399)
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Income available to the general and limited partners-
numerator for basic and diluted earnings per unit $14,192 $15,775 $13,778
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Denominator:
Basic weighted average partnership units 10,919 10,061 9,435
Effect of outstanding unit options 121 110 6
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Diluted weighted average partnership units 11,040 10,171 9,441
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Basic earnings per unit before extraordinary item $ 1.30 $ 1.57 $ 1.46
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Diluted earnings per unit before extraordinary item $ 1.28 $ 1.55 $ 1.46
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Options to purchase units excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per
unit during 1998 and 1996 because the exercise price was greater than the
average market price of the general partner's common shares totaled 244,775 and
130,172 units. During 1997, all options had exercise prices less than the
average market price. The assumed conversion of the preferred units as of the
beginning of each year would have been anti-dilutive.
F-10
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The general partner has a non-qualified and incentive stock option plan ("The
1993 Share Option Plan") and the Operating Partnership has a non-qualified unit
option plan ("The 1993 Unit Option Plan"). Units received upon exercise of unit
options are exchangeable for common shares of the general partner. The Operating
Partnership accounts for these plans under APB Opinion No. 25, under which no
compensation cost has been recognized.
Had compensation cost for these plans been determined for options granted since
January 1, 1995 consistent with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (SFAS 123), the Operating
Partnership's net income and earnings per unit would have been reduced to the
following pro forma amounts (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
1998 1997 1996
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Net income: As reported $ 15,643 $17,583 $15,346
Pro forma $ 15,409 $17,403 $15,243
Basic EPS: As reported $ 1.26 $ 1.57 $ 1.37
Pro forma $ 1.24 $ 1.55 $ 1.36
Diluted EPS: As reported $ 1.24 $ 1.55 $ 1.37
Pro forma $ 1.23 $ 1.54 $ 1.36
Because the SFAS 123 method of accounting has not been applied to options
granted prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma compensation cost may
not be representative of that to be expected in future years. The fair value of
each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for
grants in 1998 and 1996, respectively: expected distribution yields ranging from
8% to 10%; expected lives ranging from 5 years to 7 years; expected volatility
20%; and risk-free interest rates ranging from 5.42% to 6.75%.
The general partner and the Operating Partnership may issue up to a combined
1,750,000 shares and units under the general partner's 1993 Share Option Plan
and the Operating Partnership's 1993 Unit Option Plan. The general partner and
the Operating Partnership have granted 1,131,240 options, net of options
forfeited, through December 31, 1998. Under both plans, the option exercise
price is determined by the Share and Unit Option Committee of the Board of
Directors. Non-qualified share and unit options granted expire 10 years from the
date of grant and become exercisable in five equal installments commencing one
year from the date of grant.
Options outstanding at December 31, 1998 have exercise prices between $22.50 and
$30.50, with a weighted average exercise price of $25.16 and a weighted average
remaining contractual life of 6.6 years. On January 8, 1999, the Operating
Partnership granted to its employees options to purchase an additional 229,300
units in the Operating Partnership (which are exchangeable for 229,300 common
shares of the general partner). The exercise price per unit was set at the
previous day's market closing price of $22.125.
Unamortized stock compensation, which relates to options that were granted at an
exercise price below the fair market value at the time of grant, was fully
amortized in 1998 and was $195,000 and $533,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Compensation expense recognized during 1998, 1997 and 1996 was $195,000,
$338,000 and $338,000, respectively.
F-11
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A summary of the status of the Operating Partnership's plan at December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996 and changes during the years then ended is presented in the
table and narrative below:
1998 1997 1996
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Wtd Avg Wtd Avg Wtd Avg
Shares Ex Price Shares Ex Price Shares Ex Price
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at beginning of year 847,230 $23.67 888,950 $23.69 656,650 $23.47
Granted 262,600 30.15 --- --- 234,700 24.27
Exercised (28,280) 23.94 (29,700) 23.68 --- ---
Forfeited (50,890) 26.94 (12,020) 24.41 (2,400) 23.59
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at end of year 1,030,660 $25.16 847,230 $23.67 888,950 $23.69
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Exercisable at end of year 592,320 $23.41 456,350 $23.37 310,210 $23.23
Weighted average fair value of
options granted $1.60 --- $2.71
The Operating Partnership has a qualified retirement plan, with a salary
deferral feature designed to qualify under Section 401 of the Code (the "401(k)
Plan"), which covers substantially all officers and employees of the Operating
Partnership. The 401(k) Plan permits employees of the Operating Partnership, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Code, to defer up to 20%
of their eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis subject to certain maximum
amounts. Employee contributions are fully vested and are matched by the
Operating Partnership at a rate of compensation deferred to be determined
annually at the Operating Partnership's discretion. The matching contribution is
subject to vesting under a schedule providing for 20% annual vesting starting
with the third year of employment and 100% vesting after seven years of
employment.
10. SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION
The following amounts are included in property operating expenses for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 (in thousands):
1998 1997 1996
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Advertising and promotion $ 9,069 $ 8,452 $ 7,691
Common area maintenance 11,929 11,113 9,497
Real estate taxes 6,202 5,004 4,699
Other operating expenses 1,906 1,700 1,672
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$ 29,106 26,269 23,559
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11. LEASE AGREEMENTS
The Operating Partnership is the lessor of a total of 1,182 stores in 31 factory
outlet centers, under operating leases with initial terms that expire from 1999
to 2017. Most leases are renewable for five years at the lessee's option. Future
minimum lease receipts under noncancellable operating leases as of December 31,
1998 are as follows (in thousands):
1999 $63,145
2000 54,895
2001 46,451
2002 36,508
2003 20,956
Thereafter 35,479
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$257,434
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F-12
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12. COMMITMENTS
At December 31, 1998, commitments for construction of new developments and
additions to existing properties amounted to $5.6 million. Commitments for
construction represent only those costs contractually required to be paid by the
Operating Partnership.
The Operating Partnership purchased the rights to lease land on which two of the
outlet centers are situated for $1,520,000. These leasehold rights are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over 30 and 40 year periods. Accumulated
amortization was $517,000 and $468,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. These land leases and other land and equipment noncancellable
operating leases, with initial terms in excess of one year, have terms that
expire from 2000 to 2085. Annual rental payments for these leases aggregated
$1,090,000, $778,000, and $315,000 for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively. Minimum lease payments for the next five years and
thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
1999 $1,522
2000 1,777
2001 1,715
2002 1,669
2003 1,550
Thereafter 56,604
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$64,837
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13. ACQUISITIONS
During 1998, the Operating Partnership completed the acquisitions of two factory
outlet centers containing approximately 359,000 square feet of gross leasable
area for purchase prices which aggregated $44.7 million. During 1997, the
Operating Partnership completed the acquisitions of three factory outlet centers
containing approximately 303,000 square feet for purchase prices which
aggregated $37.5 million. The acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase
method whereby the purchase price was allocated to assets acquired based on
their fair values. The results of operations of the acquired properties have
been included in the results of operations since the applicable acquisition
date.
The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and may
not be indicative of what actual results of operations would have been had the
acquisitions occurred at the beginning of each period presented, nor does it
purport to represent the results of operations for future periods. The following
unaudited summarized pro forma results of operations reflect adjustments to
present the historical information as if the all of the acquisitions had
occurred as of the January 1, 1997 (unaudited and in thousands, except per unit
data).
1998 1997
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Total revenues $ 100,840 $ 93,988
Income before extraordinary item 16,366 17,859
Net income 15,906 17,859
Basic net income per unit:
Income before extraordinary item 1.32 1.60
Net income 1.28 1.60
Diluted net income per unit:
Income before extraordinary item 1.31 1.58
Net income 1.27 1.58
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F-13
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Our report on the financial statements of Tanger Properties Limited
Partnership is included on page F-1 of this Form 10-K. In connection with our
audits of such financial statements, we have also audited the related financial
statement schedule listed in the index on page 26 of this Form 10-K.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be
included therein.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Greensboro, North Carolina
January 18, 1999
F-14
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(In thousands)
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to Acquisition
Description Initial Cost to Company (Improvements)
- ------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------
Buildings, Buildings,
Outlet Center Improvements Improvements
Name Location Encumbrances Land & Fixtures Land & Fixtures
- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barstow Barstow, CA $ --- $ 3,941 $ 12,533 $ --- $ 1,034
Blowing Rock Blowing Rock, NC --- 1,963 9,424 --- 138
Boaz Boaz, AL --- 616 2,195 --- 1,153
Bourne Bourne, MA --- 899 1,361 --- 303
Branch N. Branch, MN --- 329 5,644 249 2,349
Branson Branson, MO --- 4,557 25,040 --- 6,055
Casa Grande Casa Grande, AZ --- 753 9,091 --- 1,196
Clover North Conway, NH --- 393 672 --- 246
Commerce I Commerce, GA 9,805 755 3,511 492 5,647
Commerce II Commerce, GA --- 1,299 14,046 541 11,614
Dalton Dalton, GA --- 1,641 15,596 --- ---
Gonzales Gonzales, LA --- 947 15,895 17 3,447
Kittery-I Kittery, ME 5,878 1,242 2,961 229 1,193
Kittery-II Kittery, ME --- 921 1,835 530 233
Lancaster Lancaster, PA 15,580 3,691 19,907 --- 6,074
Lawrence Lawrence, KS --- 1,013 5,542 429 443
LL Bean North Conway, NH --- 1,894 3,351 --- 552
Locust Grove Locust Grove, GA --- 2,609 11,801 --- 7,065
Martinsburg Martinsburg, WV --- 800 2,812 --- 1,259
McMinnville McMinnville, OR --- 1,071 8,162 5 756
Nags Head Nags Head, NC --- 1,853 6,679 --- 564
Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge, TN --- 299 2,508 --- 1,334
Riverhead Riverhead, NY --- --- 36,374 6,152 63,049
San Marcos San Marcos, TX 10,050 1,953 9,440 17 9,988
Sanibel Sanibel, FL 4,916 23,196 --- ---
Sevierville Sevierville, TN --- --- 18,495 --- 13,143
Seymour Seymour, IN 8,059 1,710 13,249 --- 248
Stroud Stroud, OK --- 446 7,048 --- 4,840
Terrell Terrell, TX --- 805 13,432 --- 3,906
West Branch West Branch, MI 6,732 350 3,428 120 4,323
Williamsburg Williamsburg, IA 16,686 706 6,781 716 11,217
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Totals $72,789 $44,372 $312,009 $9,497 $163,369
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Gross Amount Carried at Close of Period
Description 12/31/98 (1) Life Used to
- -------------------- -------------------------------------------- Compute
Buildings, Depreciation
Outlet Center Improvements Accumulated Date of in Income
Name Land & Fixtures Total Depreciation Construction Statement
- -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barstow $3,941 $13,567 $17,508 $2,793 1995 (2)
Blowing Rock 1,963 9,562 11,525 402 1997(3) (2)
Boaz 616 3,348 3,964 1,414 1988 (2)
Bourne 899 1,664 2,563 690 1989 (2)
Branch 578 7,993 8,571 2,598 1992 (2)
Branson 4,557 31,095 35,652 6,057 1994 (2)
Casa Grande 753 10,287 11,040 3,650 1992 (2)
Clover 393 918 1,311 361 1987 (2)
Commerce I 1,247 9,158 10,405 3,419 1989 (2)
Commerce II 1,840 25,660 27,500 3,034 1995 (2)
Dalton 1,641 15,596 17,237 398 1998 (3) (2)
Gonzales 964 19,342 20,306 5,542 1992 (2)
Kittery-I 1,471 4,154 5,625 1,977 1986 (2)
Kittery-II 1,451 2,068 3,519 830 1989 (2)
Lancaster 3,691 25,981 29,672 4,558 1994 (3) (2)
Lawrence 1,442 5,985 7,427 1,584 1993 (2)
LL Bean 1,894 3,903 5,797 1,572 1988 (2)
Locust Grove 2,609 18,866 21,475 3,516 1994 (2)
Martinsburg 800 4,071 4,871 1,685 1987 (2)
McMinnville 1,076 8,918 9,994 2,549 1993 (2)
Nags Head 1,853 7,243 9,096 342 1997 (3) (2)
Pigeon Forge 299 3,842 4,141 1,541 1988 (2)
Riverhead 6,152 99,423 105,575 9,889 1993 (2)
San Marcos 1,970 19,428 21,398 3,918 1993 (2)
Sanibel 4,916 23,196 28,112 315 1998 (3) (2)
Sevierville --- 31,638 31,638 1,321 1997 (3) (2)
Seymour 1,710 13,497 15,207 3,123 1994 (2)
Stroud 446 11,888 12,334 4,007 1992 (2)
Terrell 805 17,338 18,143 3,795 1994 (2)
West Branch 470 7,751 8,221 2,277 1991 (2)
Williamsburg 1,422 17,998 19,420 5,528 1991 (2)
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Totals $53,869 $475,378 $529,247 $84,685
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(1) AGGREGATE COST FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IS APPROXIMATELY
$527,122,000.
(2) THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP GENERALLY USES ESTIMATED LIVES RANGING FROM 25 TO
33 YEARS FOR BUILDINGS AND 15 YEARS FOR LAND IMPROVEMENTS. TENANT FINISHING
ALLOWANCES ARE DEPRECIATED OVER THE INITIAL LEASE TERM.
(3) REPRESENTS YEAR ACQUIRED.
F-15
TANGER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
SCHEDULE III - (CONTINUED)
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
(In thousands)
The changes in total real estate for the three years ended December 31, 1998 are
as follows:
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
Balance, beginning of year $454,708 $358,361 $325,881
Acquisition of real estate 44,650 37,500 --
Improvements 31,599 59,519 32,511
Dispositions and other (1,710) (672) (31)
-------- -------- --------
Balance, end of year $529,247 $454,708 $358,361
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The changes in accumulated depreciation for the three years ended December 31,
1998 are as follows:
1998 1997 1996
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Balance, beginning of year $64,177 46,907 $31,458
Depreciation for the period 20,873 17,327 15,449
Dispositions and other (365) (57) --
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Balance, end of year $84,685 $64,177 $46,907
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