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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-12504

 

THE MACERICH COMPANY

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MARYLAND

 

95-4448705

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

 

 

401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Monica, California 90401

(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (310) 394-6000

 

N/A

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such report) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days.

 

YES     ý          NO     o

 

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

 

YES     ý          NO     o

 

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of July 29, 2004

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share: 59,142,049 shares

 

 



 

Form 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

Part I:  Financial Information

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of operations of the Company for the periods from January 1 through June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of operations of the Company for the periods from April 1 through June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of common stockholders’ equity of the Company for the period from January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of cash flows of the Company for the periods from January 1 through June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

Part II:  Other Information

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 



 

THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

June 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Property, net

 

$

3,236,521

 

$

3,186,725

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

93,382

 

47,160

 

Tenant receivables, net

 

65,100

 

67,765

 

Deferred charges and other assets, net

 

240,710

 

231,392

 

Loans to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

25,709

 

29,237

 

Due from affiliates

 

6,648

 

5,406

 

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

609,038

 

577,908

 

Total assets

 

$

4,277,108

 

$

4,145,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes payable:

 

 

 

 

 

Related parties

 

$

125,415

 

$

129,084

 

Others

 

1,974,131

 

1,787,714

 

Total

 

2,099,546

 

1,916,798

 

Bank notes payable

 

765,800

 

765,800

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

43,197

 

54,682

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

107,915

 

116,067

 

Preferred stock dividend payable

 

2,212

 

2,212

 

Total liabilities

 

3,018,670

 

2,855,559

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

226,313

 

237,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value, 3,627,131 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

 

98,934

 

98,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 145,000,000 shares authorized, 58,617,522 and 57,902,524 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively

 

585

 

578

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,027,325

 

1,008,488

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(76,109

)

(38,541

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

375

 

(2,335

)

Unamortized restricted stock

 

(18,985

)

(14,705

)

Total common stockholders’ equity

 

933,191

 

953,485

 

Total liabilities, preferred stock and common stockholders’ equity

 

$

4,277,108

 

$

4,145,593

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

155,903

 

$

143,050

 

Percentage rents

 

4,827

 

2,971

 

Tenant recoveries

 

82,840

 

76,352

 

Other

 

8,750

 

7,852

 

Total revenues

 

252,320

 

230,225

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

90,369

 

81,566

 

REIT general and administrative expenses

 

5,294

 

5,055

 

 

 

95,663

 

86,621

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

Related parties

 

2,269

 

2,831

 

Others

 

65,819

 

64,158

 

Total interest expense

 

68,088

 

66,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

69,568

 

48,116

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company

 

28,160

 

29,607

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

(405

)

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

781

 

11,722

 

Income from continuing operations

 

47,537

 

69,828

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets

 

313

 

(169

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

274

 

1,430

 

Total from discontinued operations

 

587

 

1,261

 

Income before minority interest

 

48,124

 

71,089

 

Less: Minority interest

 

8,470

 

12,699

 

Net income

 

39,654

 

58,390

 

Less: Preferred dividends

 

4,425

 

10,391

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

35,229

 

$

47,999

 

Earnings per common share - basic:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.92

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

 

58,354,000

 

51,733,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share - diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.90

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

0.02

 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

 

$

0.60

 

$

0.92

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

 

72,966,000

 

65,915,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

80,100

 

$

71,994

 

Percentage rents

 

2,400

 

1,261

 

Tenant recoveries

 

41,519

 

39,453

 

Other

 

4,777

 

3,765

 

Total revenues

 

128,796

 

116,473

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

47,533

 

42,590

 

REIT general and administrative expenses

 

2,271

 

2,719

 

 

 

49,804

 

45,309

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

Related parties

 

1,252

 

1,416

 

Others

 

33,503

 

31,565

 

Total interest expense

 

34,755

 

32,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

35,311

 

24,396

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company

 

13,310

 

15,141

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

780

 

11,610

 

Income from continuing operations

 

23,016

 

40,538

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on sale of assets

 

288

 

(19

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

92

 

804

 

Total from discontinued operations

 

380

 

785

 

Income before minority interest

 

23,396

 

41,323

 

Less: Minority interest

 

4,070

 

7,554

 

Net income

 

19,326

 

33,769

 

Less: Preferred dividends

 

2,213

 

5,195

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

17,113

 

$

28,574

 

Earnings per common share - basic:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.54

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

 

58,612,000

 

51,874,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share - diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.54

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

Net income per share available to common stockholders

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.55

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

 

73,202,000

 

66,088,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

Common
Stock
(# of shares)

 

Common
Stock
Par
Value

 

Additional
Paid In
Capital

 

Accumulated
Earnings (deficit)

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Unamortized
Restricted
Stock

 

Total
Common
Stockholders’
Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2003

 

57,902,524

 

$

578

 

$

1,008,488

 

$

(38,541

)

$

(2,335

)

$

(14,705

)

$

953,485

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,654

 

 

 

 

 

39,654

 

Reclassification of deferred losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

660

 

 

 

660

 

Interest rate swap agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,050

 

 

 

2,050

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,654

 

2,710

 

 

 

42,364

 

Issuance of restricted stock

 

150,728

 

2

 

8,124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,126

 

Unvested restricted stock

 

(150,728

)

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,124

)

(8,126

)

Restricted stock vested in 2004

 

305,868

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,844

 

3,847

 

Exercise of stock options

 

409,130

 

4

 

7,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,151

 

Distributions paid ($1.22 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(72,797

)

 

 

 

 

(72,797

)

Preferred dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,425

)

 

 

 

 

(4,425

)

Adjustment to reflect minority interest on a pro rata basis according to period end ownership percentage of Operating Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

3,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,566

 

Balance, June 30, 2004

 

58,617,522

 

$

585

 

$

1,027,325

 

$

(76,109

)

$

375

 

$

(18,985

)

$

933,191

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

35,229

 

$

47,999

 

Preferred dividends

 

4,425

 

10,391

 

Net income

 

39,654

 

58,390

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

405

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

(781

)

(11,722

)

Discontinued operations gain on sale of assets

 

(313

)

169

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

69,612

 

48,489

 

Amortization of net premium on trust deed note payable

 

(963

)

(1,121

)

Minority interest

 

8,470

 

12,699

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated  joint ventures and the management company

 

(28,160

)

(29,607

)

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions / dispositions:

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant receivables, net

 

2,665

 

(5,706

)

Other assets

 

(2,958

)

5,213

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(3,284

)

(3,011

)

Due from affiliates

 

(1,242

)

17,153

 

Other liabilities

 

(1,452

)

3,873

 

Total adjustments

 

41,999

 

36,429

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

81,653

 

94,819

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions of property and property improvements

 

(33,252

)

(2,381

)

Development, redevelopment and expansion of centers

 

(81,355

)

(64,469

)

Renovations of centers

 

(12,337

)

(4,757

)

Tenant allowances

 

(3,544

)

(2,437

)

Deferred leasing charges

 

(7,895

)

(7,375

)

Distributions from joint ventures

 

34,017

 

44,864

 

Contributions to joint ventures

 

(449

)

(33,890

)

Acquisitions of joint ventures

 

(36,538

)

(68,320

)

Payments received from (loans to)  unconsolidated joint ventures

 

3,528

 

(5,010

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

457

 

82,765

 

Net cash  used in investing activities

 

(137,368

)

(61,010

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from mortgages and notes  payable

 

324,418

 

351,876

 

Payments on mortgages and notes payable

 

(140,707

)

(279,594

)

Deferred financing costs

 

(218

)

(2,623

)

Exercise of common stock options

 

7,151

 

5,056

 

Dividends and distributions

 

(84,282

)

(71,979

)

Dividends to preferred stockholders

 

(4,425

)

(10,391

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

101,937

 

(7,655

)

Net increase in cash

 

46,222

 

26,154

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

47,160

 

53,559

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

93,382

 

$

79,713

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash payment for interest, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

64,763

 

$

69,330

 

Non-cash transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property by assumption of debt

 

 

$

180,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification from investments in joint ventures to property

 

 

$

65,115

 

Reclassification from property to investments in joint ventures

 

 

$

113,603

 

Reclassification from debt to investments in joint ventures

 

 

$

69,557

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

1.     Interim Financial Statements and Basis of Presentation:

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Macerich Company (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and have not been audited by independent public accountants.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and The Macerich Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”).  The interests in the Operating Partnership are known as OP units.  OP units not held by the Company are redeemable, subject to certain restrictions, on a one-for-one basis for the Company’s common stock or cash at the Company’s option.  Investments in entities in which the Operating Partnership owns in excess of 50% and has a controlling interest of the respective entity are consolidated; all other investments have been accounted for under the equity method and are reflected as “Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and the Management Company”.  Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with FIN 46 (See “Accounting Pronouncements”).  Prior to July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for Macerich Management Company, under the equity method of accounting.  The use of the term “management company” refers to Macerich Management Company prior to July 1, 2003.

 

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods have been made.  The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.  The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2003 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2004 financial statement presentation.

 

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – an interpretation of ARB No. 51.”  FIN 46 addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities, which have one or both of the following characteristics:  1) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, which is provided through other interests that will absorb some or all of the expected losses of the entity, and 2) the equity investors lack an essential characteristic of a controlling financial interest.  FIN 46 was effective immediately for all variable interest entities acquired after January 31, 2003 and for the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 for variable interest entities in which an enterprise holds a variable interest that was acquired before February 1, 2003.  In December 2003, the FASB deferred the effective date of FIN 46 for variable interests acquired before February 1, 2003 to the first reporting period ending after March 15, 2004.  The Company has adopted the provisions of FIN 46 for all non-special purpose entities created after February 1, 2003, and the Company has determined that FIN 46 does not apply to its investments in such entities or that such entities are not variable interest entities. In considering investments in joint ventures made prior to February 1, 2003, the Company has concluded that the joint ventures are either not subject to the provisions of FIN 46 or, if subject to FIN 46, are not variable interest entities. As a result, the adoption of FIN 46 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company has consolidated Macerich Management Company (“MMC”), in accordance with FIN 46. Consolidating MMC did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Prior to July 1, 2003, MMC was accounted for under the equity method in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Disposal of Long-Lived Assets:

 

The Company sold Paradise Village Gateway, which was acquired on July 26, 2002, on January 2, 2003 and recorded a loss on sale of $0.2 million for the three months ending March 31, 2003.  Additionally, the Company sold Bristol Center on August 4, 2003, and the results for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The sale of Bristol Center resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $22.2 million in August 2003. Total revenues associated with Bristol Center were $77 and $2,157 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

 

The computation of basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six and three months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003.  The computation of diluted earnings per share does not include the effect of outstanding restricted stock issued under the employee and director stock incentive plans as they are antidilutive using the treasury method.  The Operating Partnership units (“OP units”) not held by the Company have been included in the diluted EPS calculation since they are redeemable on a one-for-one basis for shares of common stock.  The following table reconciles the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation:

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Net Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

Net Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

39,654

 

 

 

 

 

$

58,390

 

 

 

 

 

Less:  Preferred stock dividends

 

4,425

 

 

 

 

 

10,391

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

35,229

 

58,354

 

$

0.60

 

$

47,999

 

51,733

 

$

0.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of OP units

 

8,470

 

14,215

 

 

 

12,699

 

13,713

 

 

 

Employee stock options

 

 

397

 

 

 

 

469

 

 

 

Restricted stock

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

43,699

 

72,966

 

$

0.60

 

$

60,698

 

65,915

 

$

0.92

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Net Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

Net Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

19,326

 

 

 

 

 

$

33,769

 

 

 

 

 

Less:  Preferred stock dividends

 

2,213

 

 

 

 

 

5,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

17,113

 

58,612

 

$

0.29

 

$

28,574

 

51,874

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of OP units

 

4,070

 

14,215

 

 

 

7,554

 

13,712

 

 

 

Employee stock options

 

 

375

 

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

Restricted stock

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

n/a - antidilutive for EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

21,183

 

73,202

 

$

0.29

 

$

36,128

 

66,088

 

$

0.55

 

 

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The minority interest as reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations has been allocated for EPS calculations as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months
ended June 30,

 

For the six months
ended June 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

3,996

 

$

7,389

 

$

8,355

 

$

12,434

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

56

 

(3

)

61

 

(35

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

18

 

168

 

54

 

300

 

Total

 

$

4,070

 

$

7,554

 

$

8,470

 

$

12,699

 

 

2.              Organization:

 

The Company is involved in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and community shopping centers located throughout the United States.

 

The Company is the sole general partner of, and owns or has a majority of the ownership interests in the Operating Partnership.  As of June 30, 2004, the Operating Partnership owned or had an ownership interest in 60 regional shopping centers, 18 community shopping centers and two development projects aggregating approximately 61 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”).  These 80 regional and community shopping centers and development projects are referred to hereinafter as the “Centers”, unless the context otherwise requires.  The Company is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts all of its operations through the Operating Partnership and the Company’s management companies, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC (“MPMC, LLC”), a single-member Delaware limited liability company.  MMC, a California corporation, Westcor Partners, LLC, a single member Arizona limited liability company, Macerich Westcor Management, LLC, a single member Delaware limited liability company and Westcor Partners of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.  The three Westcor management companies are collectively referred to as the “Westcor Management Companies”.

 

The Company was organized to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  As of June 30, 2004, the 19% limited partnership interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company is reflected in these financial statements as minority interest.

 

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3.              Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and the Macerich Management Company:

 

The following are the Company’s investments in various joint ventures.  The Operating Partnership’s interest in each joint venture as of June 30, 2004 is as follows:

 

Joint Venture

 

The Operating Partnership’s
Ownership%

 

 

 

 

 

Biltmore Shopping Center Partners, LLC

 

50

%

Corte Madera Village, LLC

 

50.1

%

Macerich Northwestern Associates

 

50

%

Northpark Partners, L.P.

 

50

%

Northpark Land Partners, L.P.

 

50

%

Pacific Premier Retail Trust

 

51

%

SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.

 

50

%

WM Inland, LLC

 

50

%

West Acres Development

 

19

%

 

 

 

 

Westcor Joint Ventures

 

 

 

Regional Malls:

 

 

 

New River Associates - Arrowhead Towne Center

 

33.3

%

Westpen Associates - Desert Sky Mall

 

50

%

Scottsdale Fashion Square Partnership

 

50

%

East Mesa Mall, LLC - Superstition Springs Center

 

33.3

%

 

 

 

 

Other Properties / Affiliated Companies:

 

 

 

Arrowhead Festival, LLC

 

5

%

Camelback Colonnade Associates Limited Partnership

 

75

%

Santan Festival, LLC

 

50

%

Chandler Gateway Partners, LLC

 

50

%

Chandler Village Center, LLC

 

50

%

East Mesa Land, LLC

 

50

%

Westlinc Associates - Hilton Village

 

50

%

Jaren Associates #4

 

12.5

%

Lee West, LLC

 

50

%

Lee West II, LLC

 

50

%

Promenade Associates, LLC

 

50

%

Propcor Associates

 

25

%

Propcor II Associates, LLC - Boulevard Shops

 

50

%

Russ Lyon Realty / Westcor Venture I

 

50

%

Scottsdale / 101 Associates, LLC

 

46

%

Westcor / Gilbert, LLC

 

50

%

Westcor / Goodyear, LLC

 

50

%

 

The Company accounts for the joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.  In accordance with FIN 46, effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts for MMC.  Prior to July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for MMC under the equity method of accounting.

 

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Although the Company has a greater than 50% interest in Pacific Premier Retail Trust, Camelback Colonnade and Corte Madera Village, LLC, the Company shares management control with these joint venture partners and accounts for these joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.

 

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner’s 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing.  Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of FlatIron Crossing.  The purchase price consisted of approximately $68,320 in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partners share of debt of $90,000.  The results of FlatIron Crossing prior to January 31, 2003 were accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

 

On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for $65,868, which included the assumption of a proportionate amount of the partnership debt in the amount of $34,709. The Company is retaining a 50.1% partnership interest and will continue leasing and managing the asset. Effective May 16, 2003, the Company began accounting for this property under the equity method of accounting.

 

On June 6, 2003, the Shops at Gainey Village, a 138,000 square foot Phoenix area specialty center, was sold for $55,724.  The Company, which owned 50% of this property, received total proceeds of $15,816 and recorded a gain on sale of $2,788.

 

On December 18, 2003, the Company acquired Biltmore Fashion Park, a 610,477 square foot regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $158,543, which included the assumption of $77,381 of debt. The Company also issued 705,636 partnership units of the Operating Partnership at a price of $42.80 per unit. The balance of the Company’s 50% share of the purchase price of $10,500 was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit. Biltmore Fashion Park is owned in a 50/50 partnership with an institutional partner. The results of Biltmore Fashion Park are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

 

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63,300 and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54,000 fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company’s pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit.  The results of Inland Center are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

 

On May 11, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private mall owner, acquired NorthPark Center, a 1.4 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas.  The Company’s initial investment in the property was $30,005 which was funded by borrowings under the Company’s line of credit.  In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86,499 and has committed to fund an additional $45,000.  The results of NorthPark Center are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

 

Combined and condensed balance sheets and statements of operations are presented below for all unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company.

 

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COMBINED AND CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS OF UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

 

 

 

June 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Properties, net

 

$

3,078,084

 

$

2,961,855

 

Other assets

 

264,879

 

148,246

 

Total assets

 

$

3,342,963

 

$

3,110,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and partners’ capital:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes payable(1)

 

$

2,364,889

 

$

2,141,853

 

Other liabilities

 

93,030

 

102,516

 

Company’s capital (2)

 

446,360

 

412,988

 

Outside partners’ capital

 

438,684

 

452,744

 

Total liabilitites and partners’ capital

 

$

3,342,963

 

$

3,110,101

 

 


(1)       Certain joint ventures have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company, in excess of its pro rata share, should the joint venture be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, a total of $49,715 and $37,410 could become recourse debt to the Company, respectively.

 

(2)       The Company’s investment in joint ventures is $162,678 and $164,920 more than the underlying equity as reflected in the joint ventures’ financial statements as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. This represents the difference between the cost of an investment and the book value of the underlying equity of the joint venture. The Company is amortizing this difference into income on a straight-line basis, consistent with the depreciable lives on property (See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis – Statement on Critical Accounting Policies”).

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS OF JOINT VENTURES

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004

 

 

 

SDG
Macerich
Properties, L.P.

 

Pacific
Premier
Retail Trust

 

Westcor
Joint Ventures

 

Other
Joint Ventures

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

44,931

 

$

54,211

 

$

44,091

 

$

25,447

 

$

168,680

 

Percentage rents

 

1,891

 

2,018

 

566

 

1,128

 

5,603

 

Tenant recoveries

 

23,077

 

21,418

 

19,147

 

11,275

 

74,917

 

Other

 

1,305

 

1,330

 

4,539

 

874

 

8,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

71,204

 

78,977

 

68,343

 

38,724

 

257,248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

28,399

 

23,177

 

22,952

 

16,509

 

91,037

 

Interest expense

 

13,915

 

23,373

 

14,716

 

9,596

 

61,600

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

14,420

 

13,093

 

16,833

 

7,308

 

51,654

 

Total operating expenses

 

56,734

 

59,643

 

54,501

 

33,413

 

204,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

6,464

 

 

6,464

 

Net income

 

$

14,470

 

$

19,334

 

$

20,306

 

$

5,311

 

$

59,421

 

Company’s equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

$

7,235

 

$

9,833

 

$

8,364

 

$

2,728

 

$

28,160

 

 

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS OF JOINT VENTURES AND

THE MACERICH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

 

 

 

SDG
Macerich
Properties, L.P.

 

Pacific
Premier
Retail Trust

 

Westcor
Joint Ventures

 

Other
Joint Ventures

 

Macerich
Management
Company

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

45,644

 

$

52,764

 

$

51,843

 

$

11,064

 

 

$

161,315

 

Percentage rents

 

1,949

 

1,806

 

395

 

568

 

 

4,718

 

Tenant recoveries

 

22,862

 

20,624

 

20,248

 

4,139

 

 

67,873

 

Management fee

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,526

 

5,526

 

Other

 

1,435

 

1,032

 

1,552

 

436

 

370

 

4,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

71,890

 

76,226

 

74,038

 

16,207

 

5,896

 

244,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Company expense

 

 

 

 

 

2,966

 

2,966

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

27,818

 

22,217

 

24,072

 

4,543

 

 

78,650

 

Interest expense

 

14,062

 

23,724

 

15,323

 

4,638

 

 

57,747

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

13,309

 

12,249

 

17,038

 

1,939

 

1,300

 

45,835

 

Total operating expenses

 

55,189

 

58,190

 

56,433

 

11,120

 

4,266

 

185,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) gain on sale of assets

 

(463

)

73

 

3,470

 

 

 

3,080

 

Net income

 

$

16,238

 

$

18,109

 

$

21,075

 

$

5,087

 

$

1,630

 

$

62,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company’s equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company

 

$

8,119

 

$

9,236

 

$

8,895

 

$

1,809

 

$

1,548

 

$

29,607

 

 

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS OF JOINT VENTURES

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004

 

 

 

SDG
Macerich
Properties, L.P.

 

Pacific
Premier
Retail Trust

 

Westcor
Joint Ventures

 

Other
Joint Ventures

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

22,377

 

$

27,325

 

$

22,267

 

$

14,517

 

$

86,486

 

Percentage rents

 

498

 

823

 

445

 

745

 

2,511

 

Tenant recoveries

 

11,406

 

11,134

 

9,212

 

6,330

 

38,082

 

Other

 

551

 

698

 

991

 

567

 

2,807

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

34,832

 

39,980

 

32,915

 

22,159

 

129,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

13,962

 

12,217

 

11,441

 

10,652

 

48,272

 

Interest expense

 

6,993

 

11,631

 

7,369

 

4,922

 

30,915

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

7,402

 

6,709

 

8,459

 

3,683

 

26,253

 

Total operating expenses

 

28,357

 

30,557

 

27,269

 

19,257

 

105,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

1,348

 

 

1,348

 

Net income

 

$

6,475

 

$

9,423

 

$

6,994

 

$

2,902

 

$

25,794

 

Company’s equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

$

3,237

 

$

4,793

 

$

3,465

 

$

1,815

 

$

13,310

 

 

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS OF JOINT VENTURES AND

THE MACERICH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2003

 

 

 

SDG
Macerich
Properties, L.P.

 

Pacific
Premier
Retail Trust

 

Westcor
Joint Ventures

 

Other
Joint Ventures

 

Macerich
Management
Company

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

23,091

 

$

26,314

 

$

24,155

 

$

6,189

 

 

$

79,749

 

Percentage rents

 

584

 

752

 

153

 

372

 

 

1,861

 

Tenant recoveries

 

11,735

 

10,993

 

9,535

 

2,266

 

 

34,529

 

Management fee

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,806

 

2,806

 

Other

 

744

 

565

 

1,264

 

247

 

(7

)

2,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

36,154

 

38,624

 

35,107

 

9,074

 

2,799

 

121,758

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Company expense

 

 

 

 

 

872

 

872

 

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

13,638

 

11,467

 

11,646

 

2,506

 

 

39,257

 

Interest expense

 

6,707

 

11,838

 

7,400

 

2,666

 

 

28,611

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,668

 

6,192

 

7,872

 

1,094

 

658

 

22,484

 

Total operating expenses

 

27,013

 

29,497

 

26,918

 

6,266

 

1,530

 

91,224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) gain on sale of assets

 

(564

)

73

 

2,677

 

 

 

2,186

 

Net income

 

$

8,577

 

$

9,200

 

$

10,866

 

$

2,808

 

$

1,269

 

$

32,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company’s equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company

 

$

4,288

 

$

4,704

 

$

3,905

 

$

1,040

 

$

1,204

 

$

15,141

 

 

Significant accounting policies used by the unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company are similar to those used by the Company.

 

Included in mortgage notes payable are amounts due to affiliates of Northwestern Mutual Life (“NML”) of $145,935 and $148,419 as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.  NML is considered a related party because it is a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates.  Interest expense incurred on these borrowings amounted to $4,923 and $5,059 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively; and $2,452 and $2,529 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

4.     Property:

 

Property is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

576,036

 

$

561,352

 

Building improvements

 

2,856,705

 

2,687,274

 

Tenant improvements

 

110,739

 

101,089

 

Equipment and furnishings

 

59,288

 

43,833

 

Construction in progress

 

158,179

 

268,811

 

 

 

3,760,947

 

3,662,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less, accumulated depreciation

 

(524,426

)

(475,634

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,236,521

 

$

3,186,725

 

 

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On January 2, 2003, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway for approximately $29,400 and recorded a loss on sale of $0.2 million.  On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for $65,868 which included the assumption of a proportionate share of debt in the amount of $34,709.  This sale resulted in the Company recording a gain on sale of $8,537.  On August 4, 2003, the Company sold Bristol Center for approximately $30,000 and recorded a gain on sale of $22,206.  On September 15, 2003, the Company acquired Northridge Mall in Salinas, California.  The total purchase price was $128,500 and was funded by the sale proceeds from Bristol Center and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit.  Total revenues for the period ending June 30, 2003 were $5,950.  Additionally, the Company has recorded a gain of $0.3 million on the sale of peripheral land for the six months ending June 30, 2004 and recorded a gain of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner’s 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of FlatIron Crossing. The purchase price consisted of approximately $68,320 in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partner’s share of debt of $90,000.

 

At January 31, 2003, prior to the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest, the Company’s investment in FlatIron Crossing was $64,938.

 

Total revenues for FlatIron Crossing for the period ending January 31, 2003 were $2,779.

 

5.     Deferred Charges And Other Assets:

 

Deferred charges and other assets are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,
2004

 

December, 31
2003

 

Leasing

 

$

80,137

 

$

70,685

 

Financing

 

23,289

 

23,167

 

Intangibles resulting from SFAS 141 allocations

 

 

 

 

 

In-place lease values

 

106,588

 

106,139

 

Leasing commissions and legal costs

 

10,494

 

12,203

 

 

 

220,508

 

212,194

 

Less, accumulated amortization

 

(72,235

)

(53,281

)

 

 

148,273

 

158,913

 

Other assets

 

92,437

 

72,479

 

 

 

$

240,710

 

$

231,392

 

 

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6.  Mortgage Notes Payable:

 

Mortgage notes payable at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 consist of the following:

 

 

 

Carrying Amount of Notes (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Pledged as Collateral

 


Other

 

Related
Party

 


Other

 

Related
Party

 

Interest
Rate

 

Payment
Terms

 

Maturity
Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Centers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona Lifestyle Galleries (50%) (b)

 

 

 

$

446

 

 

3.81

%

$

10

(a)

 

(c)

Borgata

 

$

16,191

 

 

16,439

 

 

5.39

%

115

(a)

2007

 

Capitola Mall

 

 

$

44,732

 

 

$

45,402

 

7.13

%

380

(a)

2011

 

Carmel Plaza

 

27,595

 

 

27,762

 

 

8.18

%

202

(a)

2009

 

Chandler Fashion Center

 

179,987

 

 

181,077

 

 

5.48

%

1,043

(a)

2012

 

Chesterfield Towne Center

 

60,263

 

 

60,804

 

 

9.07

%

548

(d)

2024

 

Citadel

 

66,784

 

 

67,626

 

 

7.20

%

554

(a)

2008

 

Crossroads Mall - Boulder

 

 

 

 

33,016

 

7.08

%

244

(a)

 

(e)

Flagstaff Mall

 

14,014

 

 

14,319

 

 

5.39

%

121

(a)

2006

 

FlatIron Crossing

 

198,527

 

 

199,770

 

 

5.23

%

1,102

(a)

2013

 

Fresno Fashion Fair

 

66,829

 

 

67,228

 

 

6.52

%

437

(a)

2008

 

Greeley Mall (f)

 

29,634

 

 

29,878

 

 

6.18

%

197

(a)

2013

 

La Encantada (g)

 

38,803

 

 

28,460

 

 

3.26

%

interest only

 

2005

 

Northridge Mall (h)

 

85,000

 

 

 

 

3.49

%

interest only

 

2009

 

Northwest Arkansas Mall

 

56,648

 

 

57,336

 

 

7.33

%

434

(a)

2009

 

Pacific View

 

93,267

 

 

93,723

 

 

7.16

%

648

(a)

2011

 

Panorama Mall

 

32,250

 

 

32,250

 

 

3.15

%

87

(a)

2005

 

Paradise Valley Mall

 

79,705

 

 

80,515

 

 

5.39

%

506

(a)

2007

 

Paradise Valley Mall

 

24,273

 

 

24,628

 

 

5.89

%

183

(a)

2009

 

Prescott Gateway

 

40,919

 

 

40,753

 

 

3.46

%

interest only

 

 

(i)

PVOP II (50%) (b)

 

981

 

 

1,536

 

 

5.85

%

11

(a)

2009

 

Paradise Village Ground Leases (50%) (b)

 

3,798

 

 

3,864

 

 

5.39

%

28

(a)

2006

 

Queens Center

 

95,415

 

 

96,020

 

 

6.88

%

633

(a)

2009

 

Queens Center (j)

 

80,684

 

80,683

 

50,667

 

50,666

 

3.61

%

interest only

 

2013

 

Rimrock Mall

 

44,825

 

 

45,071

 

 

7.45

%

320

(a)

2011

 

Salisbury, Center at (k)

 

79,875

 

 

 

 

2.75

%

interest only

 

2006

 

Santa Monica Place

 

82,377

 

 

82,779

 

 

7.70

%

606

(a)

2010

 

South Plains Mall

 

61,755

 

 

62,120

 

 

8.22

%

454

(a)

2009

 

South Towne Center

 

64,000

 

 

64,000

 

 

6.61

%

interest only

 

2008

 

The Oaks (l)

 

108,000

 

 

108,000

 

 

2.30

%

interest only

 

2005

 

Valley View Center

 

51,000

 

 

51,000

 

 

7.89

%

interest only

 

2006

 

Village Center (50%) (b)

 

3,714

 

 

3,801

 

 

5.39

%

31

(a)

2006

 

Village Crossroads (50%) (b)

 

2,403

 

 

2,453

 

 

4.81

%

19

(a)

2005

 

Village Fair North (50%) (b)

 

5,985

 

 

6,055

 

 

5.89

%

41

(a)

2008

 

Village Plaza

 

5,457

 

 

5,586

 

 

5.39

%

47

(a)

2006

 

Village Square I & II

 

4,777

 

 

4,892

 

 

5.39

%

41

(a)

2006

 

Vintage Faire Mall

 

67,494

 

 

67,873

 

 

7.89

%

508

(a)

2010

 

Westbar

 

4,102

 

 

4,216

 

 

4.22

%

35

(a)

2005

 

Westbar

 

 

 

7,380

 

 

4.22

%

66

(a)

 

(m)

Westside Pavilion

 

96,800

 

 

97,387

 

 

6.67

%

628

(a)

2008

 

Total - Consolidated Centers

 

$

1,974,131

 

$

125,415

 

$

1,787,714

 

$

129,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)          The mortgage notes payable balances include the unamortized debt premiums.  These debt premiums represent the excess of the fair value of debt over the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions subsequent to March, 1994 (with interest rates ranging from 3.81% to 7.68%). The debt premiums are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the related debt, in a manner which approximates the effective interest method.

 

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The debt premiums as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 consist of the following:

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borgata

 

$

977

 

$

1,124

 

Flagstaff Mall

 

451

 

593

 

Paradise Valley Mall

 

1,969

 

2,363

 

Paradise Valley Mall

 

1,417

 

1,564

 

Paradise Village  Ground Leases(50%)(b)

 

107

 

138

 

PVOP II(50%)(b)

 

90

 

99

 

Village Plaza

 

361

 

438

 

Village Square I and II

 

147

 

194

 

Village Center(50%)(b)

 

122

 

157

 

Village Crossroads(50%)(b)

 

77

 

110

 

Village Fair North(50%)(b)

 

195

 

219

 

Westbar

 

 

33

 

Westbar

 

76

 

151

 

Total Consolidated Centers

 

$

5,989

 

$

7,183

 

 


(a)          This represents the monthly payment of principal and interest.

 

(b)                               As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, these properties are being held by the owners as tenants in common and the Company has a direct undivided 50% interest in these properties.

 

(c)                                This loan was paid off in full on March 24, 2004.

 

(d)                               This amount represents the monthly payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, may be due to the extent that 35% of the amount by which the property’s gross receipts (as defined in the loan agreement) exceeds a base amount specified therein. Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $256 and $205 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $123 and $65 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

(e)                                This note was issued at a discount. The discount was being amortized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2003, the unamortized discount was $231. This loan was paid off in full on February 3, 2004.  The Company recognized a $405 loss on early extinguishment of debt.

 

(f)                                   On August 7, 2003, the Company paid off the old loan and placed a new $30,000 ten-year fixed rate loan at an interest rate of 6.18%. The Company recognized a $126 loss on early extinguishment of the old debt in 2003.

 

(g)                               This represents a construction loan which shall not exceed $51,000 bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 3.26% and 3.18%, respectively.

 

(h)                               On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85,000 loan maturing in 2009.  The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%.  At June 30, 2004, the interest rate was 3.49%.

 

(i)                              This represented a construction loan which was not to exceed $46,300 and bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 3.46% and 3.52%, respectively.  Effective February 18, 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $44,320.  In July 2004, this construction loan matured and was replaced with a three-year loan plus two one-year extension options at LIBOR  plus 1.65%.

 

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(j)                                   This represents a $225,000 construction loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The loan converts to a permanent fixed rate loan at 7%, subject to certain conditions including completion and stabilization of the expansion and redevelopment project. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 3.61% and 3.62%, respectively. NML is the lender for 50% of the construction loan. The funds advanced by NML is considered related party debt as they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates.

 

(k)                               This floating rate loan was issued on February 18, 2004.  The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006 with a one-year extension option.  At June 30, 2004, the total interest rate was 2.75%.

 

(l)                                  Concurrent with the acquisition of the mall, the Company placed a $108,000 loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% and maturing July 1, 2004 with three consecutive one year options. $92,000 of the loan is at LIBOR plus 0.7% and $16,000 is at LIBOR plus 3.75%. In July 2004, the Company extended the loan maturity to July 2005. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the LIBOR interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total weighted average interest rate was 2.30% and 2.32%, respectively.

 

(m)                             This entire loan was paid off in full on February 10, 2004.

 

Certain mortgage loan agreements contain a prepayment penalty provision for the early extinguishment of the debt.

 

Total interest expense capitalized during the six and three months ended June 30, 2004 was $6,950 and $2,915, respectively.  Total interest expense capitalized during the six and three months ended June 30, 2003, was $5,583 and $2,922, respectively.

 

The fair value of mortgage notes payable is estimated to be approximately $2,221,295 and $2,020,687, at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, based on current interest rates for comparable loans.

 

7.              Bank and Other Notes Payable:

 

The Company has a $425,000 revolving line of credit.  This revolving line of credit has a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option.  The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company’s overall leverage level with the rate at June 30, 2004 being LIBOR plus 2.50%. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, $319,000 of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.85% and 3.69%, respectively.  On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1,000,000 and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension.  The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company’s current leverage level.

 

On July 26, 2002, the Company placed a $250,000 term loan with a maturity of up to three years with two one-year extension options and an interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company’s overall leverage level.  At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, $196,800 of the term loan was outstanding at an interest rate of 3.92% and 3.95%, respectively.  On July 30, 2004, the entire term loan was paid off in full from the Company’s amended and expanded line of credit.

 

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250,000 in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%.  The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company’s line of credit.  At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, $250,000 was outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

 

The Company reclassified $660 for the six months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003 related to treasury rate lock transactions settled in prior years from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.  Additionally, the Company recorded other comprehensive income of $2,050 and $410 related to the mark to market of interest rate swap agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Additionally, as of June 30, 2004, the Company has contingent obligations of $6,934 in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers.  The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

 

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8.              Related-Party Transactions:

 

The Company engaged MMC and certain of the Westcor Management Companies to manage the operations of certain properties and unconsolidated joint ventures.  For the six months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, management fees of $4,614 and $3,950 respectively, were paid to MMC by the joint ventures.  For the three months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, management fees of $2,335 and $2,038 respectively, were paid to MMC by the joint ventures.  For the six months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, management fees of $2,449 and $2,985, respectively, for the unconsolidated entities, were paid to the Westcor Management Companies by the joint ventures.  For the three months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, management fees of $1,238 and $1,700, respectively, for the unconsolidated entities, were paid to the Westcor Management Companies by the joint ventures.

 

Certain mortgage notes are held by one of the Company’s joint venture partners.  Interest expense in connection with these notes was $2,535 and $2,831 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  Interest expense in connection with these notes was $1,403 and $1,416 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is interest payable to these partners of $131 and $232 at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company has loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $25,709 and $29,237, respectively.  These loans represent initial funds advanced to development stage projects prior to construction loan fundings.

 

Certain Company officers and affiliates have guaranteed mortgages of $21,750 at one of the Company’s joint venture properties.

 

9.              Commitments and Contingencies:

 

The Company has certain properties subject to noncancellable operating ground leases.  The leases expire at various times through 2098, subject in some cases to options to extend the terms of the lease.  Certain leases provide for contingent rent payments based on a percentage of base rental income, as defined.  Ground rent expenses, net of amounts capitalized, were $303 and $752 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  Ground rent expenses, net of amounts capitalized, were $184 and $394 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  No contingent rent was incurred in either period.

 

The Company is currently redeveloping Queens Center.  Total costs are expected to be between $250,000 and $275,000, of which the Company has already incurred $230,954 and $174,915 as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

Perchloroethylene (“PCE”) has been detected in soil and groundwater in the vicinity of a dry cleaning establishment at North Valley Plaza, formerly owned by a joint venture of which the Company was a 50% member.  The property was sold on December 18, 1997.  The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) advised the Company in 1995 that very low levels of Dichloroethylene (“1,2 DCE”), a degradation byproduct of PCE, had been detected in a municipal water well located 1/4 mile west of the dry cleaners, and that the dry cleaning facility may have contributed to the introduction of 1,2 DCE into the water well.  According to DTSC, the maximum contaminant level (“MCL”) for 1,2 DCE which is permitted in drinking water is 6 parts per billion (“ppb”).  The 1,2 DCE was detected in the water well at a concentration of 1.2 ppb, which is below the MCL.  The Company has retained an environmental consultant and has initiated extensive testing of the site.  The joint venture agreed (between itself and the buyer) that it would be responsible for continuing to pursue the investigation and remediation of impacted soil and groundwater resulting from releases of PCE from the former dry cleaner.  Approximately $21 and $67 have already been incurred by the joint venture for remediation, professional and legal fees for the six months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.  The joint venture has been sharing costs with former owners of the property.  An additional $172 remains reserved at June 30, 2004.

 

The Company acquired Fresno Fashion Fair in December 1996.  Asbestos was detected in structural fireproofing throughout much of the Center.  Testing data conducted by professional environmental consulting firms indicates that the fireproofing is largely inaccessible to building occupants and is well adhered to the structural members.  Additionally, airborne concentrations of asbestos were well within OSHA’s permissible exposure limit (“PEL”) of .1 fcc.  The accounting at acquisition included a reserve of $3,300 to cover future removal of this asbestos, as necessary.  The Center was recently renovated and a substantial amount of the asbestos was removed.  An additional $707 remains reserved at June 30, 2004.

 

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10.       Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock:

 

On February 25, 1998, the Company issued 3,627,131 shares of Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) for proceeds totaling $100,000 in a private placement.  The preferred stock can be converted on a one for one basis into common stock and will pay a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock.

 

On June 16, 1998, the Company issued 5,487,471 shares of Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) for proceeds totaling $150,000 in a private placement.  The preferred stock could have been converted on a one for one basis into common stock and paid a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock.  On September 9, 2003, all of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock.

 

No dividends will be declared or paid on any class of common or other junior stock to the extent that dividends on Series A Preferred Stock have not been declared and/or paid.

 

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock have redemption rights if a change in control of the Company occurs, as defined under the Articles Supplementary.  Under such circumstances, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to require the Company to redeem their shares, to the extent the Company has funds legally available therefor, at a price equal to 105% of its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Series A Preferred Stock holder also has the right to require the Company to repurchase its shares if the Company fails to be taxed as a REIT for federal tax purposes at a price equal to 115% of its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends, to the extent funds are legally available therefore.

 

11.       Subsequent Events:

 

On July 30, 2004, a dividend/distribution of $0.61 per share was declared for common stockholders and OP unit holders of record on August 20, 2004.  In addition, the Company declared a dividend of $0.61 on the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock.  All dividends/distributions will be payable on September 10, 2004.

 

On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California.  The Mall of Victor Valley is a 507,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall.  The combined total purchase price was $151,300.  The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54,000 at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008.  Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30,000 floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%.  The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company’s revolving line of credit.

 

On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded its $425,000 revolving line of credit to $1,000,000 and reduced the interest rate, based on the Company’s current leverage level, from LIBOR plus 2.50% to LIBOR plus 1.50%.  Concurrent with this transaction, the Company paid down in full a $196,800 term loan.

 

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Item 2

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Those statements appear in a number of places in this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding, among other matters, the Company’s growth, acquisition, redevelopment and development opportunities, the Company’s acquisition and other strategies, regulatory matters pertaining to compliance with governmental regulations and other factors affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “predicts,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and “should” and variations of these words and similar expressions, are used in many cases to identify these forward-looking statements. Stockholders are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry to vary materially from the Company’s future results, performance or achievements, or those of the industry, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include the matters described herein and the following factors among others: general industry, economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, affect demand for retail space or retail goods, availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants, Anchor or tenant bankruptcies, closures, mergers or consolidations, lease rates and terms, availability and cost of financing, interest rate fluctuations and operating expenses; adverse changes in the real estate markets including, among other things, competition from other companies, retail formats and technologies, risks of real estate redevelopment, development, acquisitions and dispositions; governmental actions and initiatives (including legislative and regulatory changes); environmental and safety requirements; and terrorist activities that could adversely affect all of the above factors. The Company will not update any forward-looking information to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information.

 

Statement on Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) defines “critical accounting policies” as those that require application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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.

 

Some of these estimates and assumptions include judgments on revenue recognition, estimates for common area maintenance and real estate tax accruals, provisions for uncollectable accounts, impairment of long-lived assets, the allocation of purchase price between tangible and intangible assets, and estimates for environmental matters. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 of the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. However, the following policies could be deemed to be critical within the SEC definition.

 

Revenue Recognition:

 

Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related lease. The difference between the amount of rent due in a year and the amount recorded as rental income is referred to as the “straight lining of rent adjustment.” Currently, 29% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease.  The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases. Percentage rents are recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 101. Percentage rents are accrued when lessees specified sales targets have been met. Recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.

 

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Property:

 

Costs related to the development, redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest incurred or imputed on development, redevelopment and construction projects is capitalized until construction is substantially complete.

 

Maintenance and repairs expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Costs for major replacements and betterments, which includes HVAC equipment, roofs, parking lots, etc. are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposal or retirement of the related assets and are reflected in earnings, in accordance with SFAS No. 66—”Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.”

 

Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 

Buildings and improvements

 

5-40 years

 

Tenant improvements

 

initial term of related lease

 

Equipment and furnishings

 

5-7 years

 

 

The Company accounts for all acquisitions entered into subsequent to June 30, 2001 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141”). The Company will first determine the value of the land and buildings utilizing an “as if vacant” methodology. The Company will then assign a fair value to any debt assumed at acquisition. The balance of the purchase price will be allocated to tenant improvements and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities. Tenant improvements represent the tangible assets associated with the existing leases valued on a historical basis prorated over the remaining lease terms. The tenant improvements are classified as an asset under real estate investments and are depreciated over the remaining lease terms. Identifiable intangible assets and liabilities relate to the value of in-place operating leases which come in three forms: (i) origination value, which represents the value associated with “cost avoidance” of acquiring in-place leases, such as lease commissions paid under terms generally experienced in our markets; (ii) value of in-place leases, which represents the estimated loss of revenue and of costs incurred for the period required to lease the “assumed vacant” property  to the occupancy level when purchased; and (iii) above or below market value of in-place leases, which represents the difference between the contractual rents and market rents at the time of the acquisition, discounted for tenant credit risks. Origination value is recorded as an other asset and is amortized over the remaining lease terms. Value of in-place leases is recorded as an other asset and amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal of the acquired leases. Above or below market leases are classified as an other asset or liability, depending on whether the contractual terms are above or below market, and the asset or liability is amortized to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the leases.

 

When the Company acquires real estate properties, the Company allocates the components of these acquisitions using relative fair values computed using its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the amount of costs allocated between various components as well as the amount of costs assigned to individual properties in multiple property acquisitions. These allocations also impact depreciation expense and gains or losses recorded on future sales of properties.

 

Depending on the materiality of the acquisition, the Company may engage a valuation firm to assist with the allocation.

 

The Company assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of its long-lived assets by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenants’ ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The Company may recognize an impairment loss if the cash flows are not sufficient to cover its investment. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of a center.

 

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Deferred Charges:

 

Costs relating to obtaining tenant leases are deferred and amortized over the initial term of the agreement using the straight-line method. Cost relating to financing of shopping center properties are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In-place lease values are amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal. The present value of leasing commissions and legal costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the individual remaining lease years. The range of the terms of the agreements are as follows:

 

Deferred lease costs

 

1-15 years

 

Deferred financing costs

 

1-15 years

 

In-place lease values

 

Remaining lease term plus an estimate for renewal  (weighted average 17 years

)

Leasing commissions and legal costs

 

5 years

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:

 

Debt guarantees:

 

The Company has an ownership interest in a number of joint ventures as detailed in Note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein. The Company accounts for those investments using the equity method of accounting and those investments are reflected on the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as “Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.” A pro rata share of the mortgage debt on these properties is shown in Note 6 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein. In addition, the following joint ventures also have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company or its subsidiaries, in excess of its pro rata share, should the partnership be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt:

 

Asset/Property

 

Maximum amount of debt
principal that could be
recourse to the Company
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Maturity Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boulevard Shops

 

$

10,631

 

1/1/2005

 

Chandler Village Center

 

$

7,990

 

12/19/2006

 

Scottsdale 101

 

31,094

 

5/1/2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

49,715

 

 

 

 

The above amounts increased by $12,305 from December 31, 2003.

 

Additionally, as of June 30, 2004, the Company has certain obligations of $6,934 million in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

 

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Long-term contractual obligations:

 

The following is a schedule of long-term contractual obligations (as of June 30, 2004) for the consolidated Centers over the periods in which they are expected to be paid:

 

 

 

Payment Due by Period

 

Contractual Obligations (Dollars in thousands)

 

Total

 

Less than 1
year

 

1-3
years

 

3-5
years

 

More than
five years

 

Long-term debt obligations

 

$

2,865,346

 

$

56,795

 

$

914,860

 

$

672,554

 

$

1,221,137

 

Operating lease obligations

 

161,466

 

1,270

 

2,540

 

2,540

 

155,116

 

Purchase obligations

 

20,875

 

20,875

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

153,324

 

153,324

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

3,201,011

 

$

232,264

 

$

917,400

 

$

675,094

 

$

1,376,253

 

 

During the six months ending June 30, 2004, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in the above specified obligations since the disclosure in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

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The following table reflects the Company’s acquisitions in 2003 and for the six months ending June 30, 2004.

 

Property/Entity

 

Date Acquired

 

Location

2003 Acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

FlatIron Crossing

 

January 31, 2003

 

Broomfield, Colorado

Northridge Mall

 

September 15, 2003

 

Salinas, California

Biltmore Fashion Park

 

December 18, 2003

 

Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

2004 Acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

Inland Center

 

January 30, 2004

 

San Bernardino, California

NorthPark Center

 

May 11, 2004

 

Dallas, Texas

 

The financial statements reflect the following acquisitions, dispositions and changes in ownership subsequent to the occurrence of each transaction.

 

On January 2, 2003, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway, a 296,153 square foot Phoenix area urban village, for approximately $29.4 million. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay a portion of the term loan. The sale resulted in a loss on sale of asset of $0.2 million.

 

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner’s 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing. The purchase price consisted of approximately $68.3 million in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partner’s share of debt of $90.0 million.

 

On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for a total purchase price of approximately $65.9 million, which included the assumption of a proportionate amount of the partnership debt in the amount of approximately $34.7 million. The Company is retaining a 50.1% partnership interest and will continue leasing and managing the asset. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $8.8 million.

 

On June 6, 2003, the Shops at Gainey Village, a 138,000 square foot Phoenix area specialty center, was sold for $55.7 million. The Company, which owned 50% of this property, received total proceeds of $15.8 million and recorded a gain on sale of asset of $2.8 million.

 

On August 4, 2003, the Company sold Bristol Center, a 161,000 square foot community center in Santa Ana, California. The sales price was approximately $30.0 million and the Company recorded a gain on sale of asset of $22.2 million which is reflected in discontinued operations.

 

On September 15, 2003, the Company acquired Northridge Mall, an 864,071 square foot super-regional mall in Salinas, California. The total purchase price was $128.5 million and was funded by sale proceeds from Bristol Center and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit. Northridge Mall is referred to herein as the “2003 Acquisition Center.”

 

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On December 18, 2003, the Company acquired Biltmore Fashion Park, a 610,477 square foot regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $158.5 million, which included the assumption of $77.4 million of debt. The Company also issued 705,636 partnership units of the Operating Partnership at a price of $42.80 per unit. The balance of the Company’s 50% share of the purchase price of $10.5 million was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit. The mall is owned in a 50/50 joint venture with an institutional partner.

 

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63,300 and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54,000 fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company’s pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company’s line of credit.

 

On May 11, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private mall owner, acquired NorthPark Center, a 1.4 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas.  The Company’s initial investment in the property was $30,005 which was funded by borrowings under the Company’s line of credit.  In addition, the Company assumed a prorata share of debt of $86,499 and has committed to fund an additional $45,000.  The results of NorthPark Center are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

 

Biltmore Fashion Park, Inland Center and NorthPark Center are joint ventures and these properties are reflected using the equity method of accounting. The results of these acquisitions are reflected in the consolidated results of operations of the Company in the income statement line item entitled “Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company.”

 

Many of the variations in the results of operations, discussed below, occurred due to the transactions described above including the acquisition of the 2003 Acquisition Center. Biltmore Fashion Park, Inland Center and NorthPark Center are referred to herein as the “Joint Venture Acquisition Centers.”  Crossroads Mall-Boulder, Parklane Mall and Queens Center are currently under redevelopment and are referred to herein as the “Redevelopment Centers.” La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 are currently under development and are referred herein as the “Development Properties.”  Scottsdale 101 is a joint venture and the results are reflected using the equity method of accounting.  All other Centers, excluding the Redevelopment Centers, the Development Properties, the Village at Corte Madera, FlatIron Crossing, the 2003 Acquisition Center and the Joint Venture Acquisition Centers, are referred to herein as the “Same Centers,” unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Revenues include rents attributable to the accounting practice of straight-lining of rents which requires rent to be recognized each year in an amount equal to the average rent over the term of the lease, including fixed rent increases over that period. The amount of straight-lined rents, included in consolidated revenues, recognized in 2004 was $0.7 million compared to $1.3 million in 2003.  Additionally, the Company recognized through equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures, $0.6 million as its pro rata share of straight-lined rents from joint ventures in 2004 compared to $1.1 million in 2003. These variances resulted from the Company structuring the majority of its new leases using an annual multiple of CPI increases, which generally do not require straight-lining treatment.  Currently, 29% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for CPI rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease. The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases.

 

The Company’s historical growth in revenues, net income and Funds From Operations have been closely tied to the acquisition and redevelopment of shopping centers. Many factors, including the availability and cost of capital, the Company’s total amount of debt outstanding, interest rates and the availability of attractive acquisition targets, among others, will affect the Company’s ability to acquire and redevelop additional properties in the future. The Company may not be successful in pursuing acquisition opportunities and newly acquired properties may not perform as well as expected in terms of achieving the anticipated financial and operating results. Increased competition for acquisitions may impact adversely the Company’s ability to acquire additional properties on favorable terms. Expenses arising from the Company’s efforts to complete acquisitions, redevelop properties or increase its market penetration may have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the following describes some of the other significant factors that may impact the Company’s future results of operations.

 

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General Factors Affecting the Centers; Competition:  Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk that may affect the ability of the Centers to generate sufficient revenues to meet operating and other expenses, including debt service, lease payments, capital expenditures and tenant improvements, and to make distributions to the Company and the Company’s stockholders. Income from shopping center properties may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including: the national economic climate; the regional and local economy (which may be adversely impacted by plant closings, industry slowdowns, union activities, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods and the availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants); perceptions by retailers or shoppers of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the shopping center; and increased costs of maintenance, insurance and operations (including real estate taxes). A significant percentage of the Centers are located in California and Arizona. To the extent that economic or other factors affect California or Arizona (or their respective regions generally) more severely than other areas of the country, the negative impact on the Company’s economic performance could be significant. There are numerous shopping facilities that compete with the Centers in attracting tenants to lease space, and an increasing number of new retail formats and technologies other than retail shopping centers that compete with the Centers for retail sales.  Increased competition could adversely affect the Company’s revenues. Income from shopping center properties and shopping center values are also affected by such factors as applicable laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, safety and zoning laws, interest rate levels and the availability and cost of financing.

 

Dependence on Anchors/Tenants:  The Company’s revenues and funds available for distribution would be adversely affected if a significant number of the Company’s lessees were unable (due to poor operating results, bankruptcy, terrorist activities or other reasons) to meet their obligations, if the Company were unable to lease a significant amount of space in the Centers on economically favorable terms, or if for any reason, the Company were unable to collect a significant amount of rental payments. A decision by an Anchor or a significant tenant to cease operations at a Center could also have an adverse effect on the Company. In addition, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, dispositions or bankruptcies in the retail industry could result in the loss of Anchors or tenants at one or more Centers.  Furthermore, if the store sales of retailers operating in the Centers were to decline sufficiently, tenants might be unable to pay their minimum rents or expense recovery charges. In the event of a default by a lessee, the Center may also experience delays and costs in enforcing its rights as lessor.

 

Real Estate Development Risks:  The Company’s business strategy has expanded to include the selective development and construction of retail properties. Any development, redevelopment and construction activities that the Company undertakes will be subject to the risks of real estate development, including lack of financing, construction delays, environmental requirements, budget overruns, sunk costs and lease-up. Furthermore, occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable. Real estate development activities are also subject to risks relating to the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. If any of the above events occur, the ability to pay distributions and service the Company’s indebtedness could be adversely affected.

 

Joint Venture Centers:  The Company indirectly owns partial interests in 42 Joint Venture Centers as well as fee title to a site that is ground leased to the entity that owns a Joint Venture Center and several development sites. The Company may also acquire partial interests in additional properties through joint venture arrangements. Investments in Joint Venture Centers involve risks different from those of investments in wholly-owned Centers. The Company may have fiduciary responsibilities to its partners that could affect decisions concerning the Joint Venture Centers. In certain cases, third parties share with the Company or have (with respect to one Joint Venture Center) control of major decisions relating to the Joint Venture Centers, including decisions with respect to sales, financings and the timing and amount of additional capital contributions, as well as decisions that could have an adverse impact on the Company’s REIT status. In addition, some of the Company’s outside partners control the day-to-day operations of eight Joint Venture Centers. The Company therefore does not control cash distributions from these Centers and the lack of cash distributions from these Centers could jeopardize the Company’s ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT.

 

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Uninsured Losses:  Each of the Centers has comprehensive liability, fire, terrorism extended coverage and rental loss insurance with insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. The Company does not insure certain types of losses (such as losses from wars), because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. In addition, while the Company or the relevant joint venture, as applicable, carries earthquake insurance on the Centers located in California, the policies are subject to a deductible equal to 5% of the total insured value of each Center, a $100,000 per occurrence minimum and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $200 million on these Centers. Furthermore, the Company carries title insurance on substantially all of the Centers for less than their full value. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, the Operating Partnership or the entity, as the case may be, that owns the affected Center could lose its capital invested in the Center, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the Center, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the Center. There is also no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its current insurance coverage. An uninsured loss or loss in excess of insured limits may negatively impact the Company’s financial condition.

 

REIT Qualification:  Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal Revenue Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. The complexity of these provisions and of the applicable income tax regulations is greater in the case of a REIT such as the Company that holds its assets in partnership form. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control, including by the Company’s partners in the Joint Venture Centers, may affect its ability to qualify as a REIT. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly change the tax laws with respect to the Company’s qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of that qualification.

 

If in any taxable year the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, the Company will suffer the following negative results:

 

                  the Company will not be allowed a deduction for distributions to stockholders in computing its taxable income; and

 

                  the Company will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates.

 

In addition, the Company will be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which the qualification was lost, unless the Company was entitled to relief under statutory provisions. As a result, net income and the funds available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders will be reduced for five years. It is also possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations might cause the Board of Directors to revoke the Company’s REIT election.

 

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

Revenues

 

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 10% to $160.7 million in 2004 from $146.0 million in 2003. Approximately $4.4 million of the increase relates to the Same Centers, $2.6 million of the increase relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing, $4.5 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center and $4.8 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada where phases of the developments have been completed.  Additionally, these increases in minimum and percentage rents are offset by decreasing revenues of $3.5 million related to the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See “Statement on Critical Accounting Policies”). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $3.8 million in 2004 from $1.6 million in 2003. The increase is primarily due to the 2003 Acquisition Center and the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing.

 

Tenant recoveries increased to $82.8 million in 2004 from $76.3 in 2003. Approximately $2.0 million relates to the Same Centers, $2.0 million relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing, $1.0 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada and $3.0 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. This is offset by a $1.5 million decrease relating to the Company’s sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

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Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

Expenses

 

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $90.4 million in 2004 compared to $81.6 million in 2003. The increase is a result of $2.9 million related to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.7 million represents increased property taxes, insurance and other recoverable and non-recoverable expenses at the Same Centers, $2.5 million related to Queens Center and La Encantada, $1.5 million related to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing and $1.5 million related to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003, in accordance with FIN 46. (See “New Pronouncements Issued”). Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  This is offset by a $1.3 million decrease related to the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera

 

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

 

REIT general and administrative expenses increased to $5.3 million in 2004 from $5.1 million in 2003, primarily due to increases in professional services, travel expenses and stock-based compensation expense.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization increased to $69.6 million in 2004 from $48.1 million in 2003. Approximately $1.8 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.9 million relates to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 and $2.9 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada.  As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $12.8 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded for the six months ending June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to the reclassification of the purchase price of 2002 and 2003 acquisitions between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions. This is offset by a $1.1 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense increased to $68.1 million in 2004 from $67.0 million in 2003. Approximately $1.3 million relating to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing and $3.8 million is related to the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003.  These increases are offset by $2.0 million, which relates to the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.  Capitalized interest was $6.9 million in 2004, up from $5.6 million in 2003.

 

Minority Interest

 

The minority interest represents the 19.56% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership by the Company during 2004. This compares to 20.95% not owned by the Company during 2003.

 

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Company

 

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company was $28.2 million for 2004, compared to income of $29.6 million in 2003. This decrease is primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46.  Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

 

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

 

In 2004, the Company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $0.4 million related to the payoff of a loan at one of the Redevelopment Centers.

 

Gain on Sale of Assets

 

A gain of $11.7 million in 2003 represents primarily the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003.  In 2004, a gain of $0.8 million was recorded relating to land sales.

 

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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

 

Primarily as a result of the purchase of the 2003 Acquisition Center, the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing, the change in depreciation expense due to SFAS 141, Queens Center and La Encantada and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders decreased to $35.2 million in 2004 from $48.0 million in 2003.

 

Operating Activities

 

Cash flow from operations was $81.6 million in 2004 compared to $94.8 million in 2003. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease of $18.4 million relating to amounts due from affiliates, which is a result of consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 and the foregoing results at the Centers as mentioned above.

 

Investing Activities

 

Cash used in investing activities was $137.4 million in 2004 compared to cash used in investing activities of $61.0 million in 2003. The change resulted primarily from the $55.3 million increase in development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers primarily due to the Queens Center expansion which is offset by the Company’s purchase of its joint venture partner’s 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing on January 31, 2003.

 

Financing Activities

 

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $101.9 million in 2004 compared to cash flow used in financing activities of $7.7 million in 2003. The 2004 increase compared to 2003 resulted primarily from $108.5 million of additional funding relating to Queens construction loan and the $85,000 Northridge loan which is offset by the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing in January 2003, the $32.3 million funding of the Panorama loan in the first quarter of 2003 and increased dividends being paid in 2004 compared to 2003.

 

Funds From Operations

 

Primarily as a result of the factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 7.6% to $136.7 million in 2004 from $127.0 million in 2003. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see “Funds from Operations.”

 

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

Revenues

 

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 12.7% to $82.5 million in 2004 from $73.2 million in 2003. Approximately $2.8 million of the increase relates to the Same Centers, $2.2 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center and $4.3 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada where phases of the developments have been completed.  Additionally, these increases in minimum and percentage rents are offset by decreasing revenues of $1.2 million related to the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See “Statement on Critical Accounting Policies”). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $1.7 million in 2004 from $1.0 million in 2003. The increase is primarily due to the 2003 Acquisition Center and the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner’s interest in FlatIron Crossing.

 

Tenant recoveries increased to $41.5 million in 2004 from $39.4 in 2003. Approximately $0.6 million relates to the Same Centers, $0.5 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada and $1.5 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. This is offset by a $0.5 million decrease relating to the Company’s sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

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Expenses

 

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $47.5 million in 2004 compared to $42.6 million in 2003. The increase is a result of $1.4 million related to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.5 million represents increased property taxes, insurance and other recoverable and non-recoverable expenses at the Same Centers and $2.0 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada.  This is offset by a $0.5 million decrease related to the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera

 

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

 

REIT general and administrative expenses decreased to $2.3 million in 2004 from $2.7 million in 2003, primarily due to decreases in stock-based compensation expense.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation and amortization increased to $35.3 million in 2004 from $24.4 million in 2003. Approximately $0.9 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.1 million relates to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 and $2.3 million relates to Queens Center and La Encantada.  As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $5.5 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded for the three months ending June 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to the reclassification of the purchase price of 2002 and 2003 acquisitions between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions. This is offset by a $0.3 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense increased to $34.8 million in 2004 from $33.0 million in 2003. Approximately $1.2 million is related to the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003.  Capitalized interest was $2.9 million in 2004 and in 2003.

 

Minority Interest

 

The minority interest represents the 19.54% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership by the Company during 2004. This compares to 20.94% not owned by the Company during 2003.

 

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Company

 

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company was $13.3 million for 2004, compared to income of $15.1 million in 2003. This decrease is primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46.  Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

 

Gain on Sale of Assets

 

A gain of $11.6 million in 2003 represents primarily the Company’s sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003.  In 2004, a gain of $0.8 million was recorded relating to land sales.

 

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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

 

Primarily as a result of the purchase of the 2003 Acquisition Center, the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, the change in depreciation expense due to SFAS 141, Queens Center and La Encantada and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders decreased to $17.1 million in 2004 from $28.6 million in 2003.

 

Funds From Operations

 

Primarily as a result of the factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 6.6% to $68.0 million in 2004 from $63.8 million in 2003. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see “Funds from Operations.”

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company intends to meet its short term liquidity requirements through cash generated from operations, working capital reserves, property secured borrowings and borrowing under the new revolving line of credit. The Company anticipates that revenues will continue to provide necessary funds for its operating expenses and debt service requirements, and to pay dividends to stockholders in accordance with REIT requirements. The Company anticipates that cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand, will be adequate to fund capital expenditures which will not be reimbursed by tenants, other than non-recurring capital expenditures. The following table summarizes capital expenditures incurred at the Centers, including the pro rata share of joint ventures, for the six months ending June 30,:

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Acquisitions of property and equipment

 

$

40.9

 

$

9.3

 

Development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers

 

84.7

 

73.1

 

Renovations of Centers

 

16.7

 

5.5

 

Tenant allowances

 

5.8

 

3.9

 

Deferred leasing charges

 

9.6

 

9.0

 

Total

 

$

157.7

 

$

100.8

 

 

Management expects similar levels to be incurred in future years for tenant allowances and deferred leasing charges and to incur between $125 million to $180 million in 2004 for development, redevelopment, expansion and renovations, excluding the Queens Center expansion and the developments of La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 which will be separately financed as described below. Capital for major expenditures or major developments and redevelopments has been, and is expected to continue to be, obtained from equity or debt financings which include borrowings under the Company’s line of credit and construction loans. However, many factors impact the Company’s ability to access capital, such as its overall debt level, interest rates, interest coverage ratios and prevailing market conditions.

 

On February 28, 2002, the Company issued 1,968,957 common shares with total net proceeds of $52.3 million. The proceeds from the sale of the common shares were used principally to finance a portion of the Queens Center expansion and redevelopment project and for general corporate purposes. The Queens Center expansion and redevelopment is anticipated to cost between $250 million and $275 million. The Company has a $225.0 million construction loan which converts to a permanent loan at completion and stabilization, which is collateralized by the Queens Center property, to finance the remaining project costs. Construction began in the second quarter of 2002 with completion estimated to be, in phases, through late 2004 and stabilization expected in 2005.

 

The Company has obtained construction loans for $51.0 million and $54.0 million for the developments of La Encantada and Scottsdale 101, respectively. These loans will be funded as construction costs are incurred.

 

The Company believes that it will have access to the capital necessary to expand its business in accordance with its strategies for growth and maximizing Funds from Operations. The Company presently intends to obtain additional capital necessary for these purposes through a combination of debt or equity financings, joint ventures and the sale of non-core assets. The Company believes joint venture arrangements have in the past and may in the future provide an attractive alternative to other forms of financing, whether for acquisitions or other business opportunities.

 

The Company’s total outstanding loan indebtedness at June 30, 2004 was $4.0 billion (including its pro rata share of joint venture debt). This equated to a debt to Total Market Capitalization (defined as total debt of the Company, including its pro rata share of joint venture debt, plus aggregate market value of outstanding shares of common stock, assuming full conversion of OP Units and preferred stock into common stock) ratio of approximately 52.36% at June 30, 2004. The majority of the Company’s debt consists of fixed-rate conventional mortgages payable collateralized by individual properties.

 

The Company has filed a shelf registration statement, effective June 6, 2002, to sell securities. The shelf registration is for a total of $1.0 billion of common stock, common stock warrant or common stock rights. The Company sold a total of 15.2 million shares of common stock under this shelf registration on November 27, 2002. The aggregate offering price of this transaction was approximately $440.2 million, leaving approximately $559.8 million available under the shelf registration statement. In addition, the Company filed another shelf registration statement, effective October 27, 2003, to sell up to $300 million of preferred stock.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources, Continued:

 

The Company has a $425,000 revolving line of credit.  This revolving line of credit has a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option.  The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company’s overall leverage level with the rate at June 30, 2004 being LIBOR plus 2.50%. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, $319,000 of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.85% and 3.69%, respectively.  On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1,000,000 and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension.  The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company’s current leverage level.

 

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250.0 million in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company’s line of credit. At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the entire $250.0 million of notes were outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

 

At June 30, 2004, the Company had cash and cash equivalents available of $93.4 million.

 

Funds From Operations

 

The Company uses Funds from Operations (“FFO”) in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully diluted basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. The reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders is provided below.

 

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new regulations, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all prior periods presented. FFO now includes gains or losses on sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141.  The Company’s revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

 

The inclusion of gains (losses) on sales of peripheral land included in FFO for the six and three months ended June 30, 2004 were $2.4 million (including $2.1 million from joint ventures at pro rata) and $1.0 million (including $0.7 million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.  The inclusion of gains (losses) on sales of peripheral land included in FFO for the six and three months ended June 30, 2003 were $0.6 million (including $0.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata) and $0.1 million (including $0.04 million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.

 

The Company’s losses on debt-related transactions for the six and three months ended June 30, 2004 was $0.4 million.  There were no losses from debt-related transactions in 2003.

 

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Funds From Operations, Continued:

 

The following reconciles net income available to common stockholders to FFO and FFO-diluted for the six months ending June 30,:

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Net income-available to common stockholders

 

 

 

$

35,229

 

 

 

$

47,999

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to FFO-basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

8,470

 

 

 

12,699

 

(Gain) loss on sale or write-down of wholly-owned assets

 

 

 

(1,094

)

 

 

(11,553

Add: Gain on land sales-consolidated assets

 

 

 

334

 

 

 

155

 

(Gain) loss on sale or write-down of assets from unconsolidated entities (pro rata)

 

 

 

(2,083

)

 

 

(202

)

Add: Gain (loss) on land sales-pro rata unconsolidated entities

 

 

 

2,083

 

 

 

433

 

Depreciation and amortization on wholly-owned centers

 

 

 

69,612

 

 

 

48,489

 

Depreciation and amortization on joint ventures and from the management company (pro rata)

 

 

 

25,133

 

 

 

22,940

 

Less: depreciation on personal property and amortization of loan costs and interest rate caps

 

 

 

(5,378

)

 

 

(4,303

)

FFO—basic(1)

 

72,569

 

132,306

 

65,446

 

116,657

 

Additional adjustments to arrive at FFO-diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of convertible preferred stock

 

3,629

 

4,425

 

9,115

 

10,391

 

Impact of stock options using the treasury method

 

397

 

 

469

 

 

Impact of restricted stock using the treasury method

 

(n/a antidilutive)

 

(n/a antidilutive)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO—diluted(2)

 

76,595

 

$

136,731

 

75,030

 

$

127,048

 

 

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The following reconciles net income available to common stockholders to FFO and FFO-diluted for the three months ending June 30,:

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Net income-available to common stockholders

 

 

 

$

17,113

 

 

 

$

28,574

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to FFO-basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

4,070

 

 

 

7,554

 

(Gain) loss on sale or write-down of wholly-owned assets

 

 

 

(1,068

)

 

 

(11,591

Add: Gain on land sales-consolidated assets

 

 

 

334

 

 

 

27

 

(Gain) loss on sale or write-down of assets from unconsolidated entities (pro rata)

 

 

 

(668)

 

 

 

244

 

Add: Gain (loss) on land sales-pro rata unconsolidated entities

 

 

 

668

 

 

 

38

 

Depreciation and amortization on wholly-owned centers

 

 

 

35,311

 

 

 

24,575

 

Depreciation and amortization on joint ventures and from the management company (pro rata)

 

 

 

12,775

 

 

 

11,282

 

Less: depreciation on personal property and amortization of loan costs and interest rate caps

 

 

 

(2,699

)

 

 

(2,137

)

FFO-basic(1)

 

72,827

 

65,836

 

65,586

 

58,566

 

Additional adjustments to arrive at FFO-diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of convertible preferred stock

 

3,628

 

2,213

 

9,115

 

5,195

 

Impact of stock options using the treasury method

 

375

 

 

502

 

 

Impact of restricted stock using the treasury method

 

(n/a antidilutive)

 

(n/a antidilutive)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO-diluted(2)

 

76,830

 

$

68,049

 

75,203

 

$

63,761

 

 


(1)                               Calculated based upon basic net income as adjusted to reach basic FFO. As of June 30, 2004 and 2003, 14.2 million and 13.7 million of OP Units and Westcor partnership units were outstanding, respectively.

 

(2)                               The computation of FFO—diluted shares outstanding includes the effect of outstanding common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury method. On February 25, 1998, the Company sold $100 million of its Series A Preferred Stock. On June 16, 1998, the Company sold $150 million of its Series B Preferred Stock. On September 9, 2003, 5.5 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into common shares. The preferred stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis for common stock. The preferred shares are assumed converted for purposes of 2004 and 2003 FFO-diluted as they are dilutive to that calculation.

 

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Included in minimum rents were rents attributable to the accounting practice of straight-lining of rents. The amount of straight-lining of rents, including the Company’s pro rata share from joint ventures, that impacted minimum rents was $1.3 million and $0.7 million for the six and three months ending June 30, 2004, respectively; and $2.3 million and $1.2 million for the six and three months ending June 30, 2003, respectively.  The decrease in straight-lining of rents in 2004 compared to 2003 is related to the Company structuring its new leases using rent increases tied to the change in CPI rather than using contractually fixed rent increases.

 

Inflation

 

In the last three years, inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company because of a relatively low inflation rate. Most of the leases at the Centers have rent adjustments periodically through the lease term. These rent increases are either in fixed increments or based on using an annual multiple of increases in the CPI. In addition, about 7%-12% of the leases expire each year, which enables the Company to replace existing leases with new leases at higher base rents if the rents of the existing leases are below the then existing market rate. Additionally, the majority of the leases require the tenants to pay their pro rata share of operating expenses.

 

Seasonality

 

The shopping center industry is seasonal in nature, particularly in the fourth quarter during the holiday season when retailer occupancy and retail sales are typically at their highest levels. In addition, shopping malls achieve a substantial portion of their specialty (temporary retailer) rents during the holiday season and the majority of percentage rent is recognized in the fourth quarter. As a result of the above and the implementation of Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, earnings are generally higher in the fourth quarter of each year.

 

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Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company has managed and will continue to manage interest rate risk by (1) maintaining a ratio of fixed rate, long-term debt to total debt such that variable rate exposure is kept at an acceptable level, (2) reducing interest rate exposure on certain long-term variable rate debt through the use of interest rate caps and/or swaps with appropriately matching maturities, (3) using treasury rate locks where appropriate to fix rates on anticipated debt transactions, and (4) taking advantage of favorable market conditions for long-term debt and/or equity.

 

The following table sets forth information as of June 30, 2004 concerning the Company’s long term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value (“FV”):

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

FV

 

Consolidated Centers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed rate

 

$

15,877

 

$

32,985

 

$

107,147

 

$

115,852

 

$

306,702

 

$

1,059,768

 

$

1,638,331

 

$

1,760,081

 

Average interest rate

 

6.56

%

6.57

%

6.55

%

6.63

%

6.61

%

6.60

%

6.56

%

 

Variable rate

 

40,918

 

694,853

 

79,875

 

250,000

 

 

161,369

 

1,227,015

 

1,227,015

 

Average interest rate

 

3.52

%

3.50

%

2.75

%

4.45

%

 

3.61

%

3.70

%

 

Total debt-Consolidated Centers

 

$

56,795

 

$

727,838

 

$

187,022

 

$

365,852

 

$

306,702

 

$

1,221,137

 

$

2,865,346

 

$

2,987,096

 

Joint Venture Centers:
(at Company’s pro rata share:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed rate

 

$

9,760

 

$

94,271

 

$

273,271

 

$

127,902

 

$

64,642

 

$

397,643

 

$

967,489

 

$

1,046,900

 

Average interest rate

 

6.44

%

6.40

%

6.37

%

6.63

%

6.75

%

6.90

%

6.53

%

 

Variable rate

 

9,204

 

14,249

 

166,560

 

 

 

 

190,013

 

190,013

 

Average interest rate

 

2.30

%

3.04

%

1.85

%

 

 

 

1.98

%

 

Total debt - Joint Ventures

 

$

18,964

 

$

108,520

 

$

439,831

 

$

127,902

 

$

64,642

 

$

397,643

 

$

1,157,502

 

$

1,236,913

 

 

The consolidated Centers’ total fixed rate debt increased from $1,606,003 at December 31, 2003 to $1,638,331 at June 30, 2004. The average interest rate at December 31, 2003 was 6.65% compared to 6.56% at June 30, 2004.

 

The consolidated Centers’ total variable rate debt increased from $1,076,596 at December 31, 2003 to $1,227,015 at June 30, 2004. The average interest rate at December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004 was 3.55% and 3.70%, respectively.

 

The Company’s pro rata share of the Joint Venture Centers’ fixed rate debt at December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004 was $861,883 and $967,489, respectively. The average interest rate increased from 6.40% in 2003 to 6.53% in 2004. The Company’s pro rata share of the Joint Venture Centers’ variable rate debt at December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2004 was $184,159 and $190,013, respectively. The average interest rate increased from 1.88% in 2003 to 1.98% in 2004.

 

The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage, or hedge, interest rate risk and records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The Company requires that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. For derivative instruments associated with the hedge of an anticipated transaction, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Any instrument that meets these hedging criteria is formally designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified resulting in some ineffectiveness, the portion of the change in the derivative fair value related to ineffectiveness from period to period will be included in net income. If any derivative instrument used for risk management does not meet the hedging criteria then it is marked-to-market each period, however, the Company intends for all derivative transactions to meet all the hedge criteria and qualify as hedges.

 

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On an ongoing quarterly basis, the Company adjusts its balance sheet to reflect the current fair value of its derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in income or comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedged transaction, and on the type of hedge transaction. To the extent that the change in value of a derivative does not perfectly offset the change in value of the instrument being hedged, the ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in income. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to income. This reclassification occurs when the hedged items are also recognized in income. The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.

 

To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Company uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, and termination cost at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

 

The $250.0 million variable rate debt maturing in 2007 has an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005. This swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS No. 133.  The fair value of this swap agreement at June 30, 2004 was $1.9 million.

 

The Company has an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $92,000 on their $108,000 loan on The Oaks. This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR interest rate from exceeding 7.10%.  The fair value of this cap agreement at June 30, 2004 was zero.

 

The Company’s East Mesa Land and Superstition Springs joint venture have an interest rate swap which converts $12,845 of variable rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.97% to a fixed rate of 5.39%. This swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS No. 133. Additionally, interest rate caps were simultaneously sold to offset the effect of the interest rate cap agreements. These interest rate caps do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133.

 

In addition, the Company has assessed the market risk for its variable rate debt and believes that a 1% increase in interest rates would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $11.7 million per year based on $1.2 billion outstanding of variable rate debt, excluding the $250.0 million of debt maturing in 2007, at June 30, 2004.

 

The fair value of the Company’s long term debt is estimated based on discounted cash flows at interest rates that management believes reflect the risks associated with long term debt of similar risk and duration.

 

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Item 4

 

Controls and Procedures

 

The principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company (collectively, the “certifying officers”) have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report.  The certifying officers concluded, based on their evaluation, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

 

Other Information

 

Item 1                Legal Proceedings

 

During the ordinary course of business, the Company, from time to time, is threatened with, or becomes a party to, legal actions and other proceedings.  Management is of the opinion that the outcome of currently known actions and proceedings to which it is a party will not, singly or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

Item 2                Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

None

 

Item 3                Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4                Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The following matters were voted upon at the Annual Meeting held on May 28, 2004:

 

A.                                   The following three persons were elected as directors of the Company to serve until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2007 and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualify:

 

 

 

For

 

Authority Withheld

 

Edward C. Coppola

 

32,923,372

 

20,883,124

 

Fred S. Hubbell

 

49,318,226

 

4,488,270

 

Dr. William P. Sexton

 

46,893,320

 

6,913,176

 

 

The following person was elected as director of the Company to serve until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2005 and until her successor is duly elected and qualifies:

 

 

 

For

 

Authority Withheld

 

Diana M. Laing

 

46,960,072

 

6,846,424

 

 

B.                                     The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.

 

Votes

 

 

 

For:

 

47,053,492

 

Against:

 

6,727,657

 

Abstain:

 

25,347

 

 

Item 5                Other Information

 

None

 

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PART II

 

Other Information, Continued:

 

Item 6                Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

a.               Exhibits

 

10.1

 

$1,000,000,000 Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Facility Credit Agreement among The Macerich Partnership, L.P., The Macerich Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

 

10.2

 

Amended and Restated $250,000,000 Term Loan Facility Credit Agreement by and among The Macerich Partnership, L.P., The Macerich Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

 

31.1

 

Section 302 Certification of Arthur Coppola, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

31.2

 

Section 302 Certification of Thomas O’Hern, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

32.1

 

Section 906 Certification of Arthur Coppola, Chief Executive Officer and Thomas O’Hern, Chief Financial Officer

 

b.              Current Reports on Form 8-K

 

Current Report on Form 8-K event date May 7, 2004 (reporting announcement of results of operations for the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2004) (Furnished).

 

Current Report on Form 8-K event date May 13, 2004 (reporting the Company’s fees paid to its independent accountants) (Furnished).

 

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Signatures

 

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

 

 

The Macerich Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Thomas E. O’Hern

 

 

Thomas E. O’Hern

 

Executive Vice President and

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date:

August 6, 2004

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

(a)          Exhibits

 

Number

 

Description

 

 

 

10.1

 

$1,000,000,000 Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Facility Credit Agreement among The Macerich Partnership, L.P., The Macerich Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

 

10.2

 

Amended and Restated $250,000,000 Term Loan Facility Credit Agreement by and among The Macerich Partnership, L.P., The Macerich Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

 

31.1

 

Section 302 Certification of Arthur Coppola, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

31.2

 

Section 302 Certification of Thomas O’Hern, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

32.1

 

Section 906 Certification of Arthur Coppola, Chief Executive Officer and Thomas O’Hern, Chief Financial Officer

 

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