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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, 2003

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 000-22741

 


 

CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   52-1976308

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

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

(Address or principal executive office) (Zip code)

 

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

 


 

N/A

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

 


 

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

classes of Partnership Units as of June 30, 2003:

(# of shares) 14,362,972

 


 

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

 

YES  x    NO  ¨

 

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

 

YES  x    NO  ¨

 



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Index

 

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Part I: Financial Information

    

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

    
    

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2003 (unaudited) and December 31, 2002

   4
    

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

   5
    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

   6
    

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   7 - 10

Item 2.

  

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

   11 -19

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   20

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   20

Part II: Other Information

    

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   21

Item 6.

  

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   21

 

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Part I

 

Item 1.   Financial Information

 

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

 

The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002


 

    

June 30,

2003


    December 31,
2002


 
    

(In thousands)

 

   (unaudited)        

Assets

                

Rental property:

                

Land

   $ 129,091     $ 129,091  

Buildings

     588,883       587,114  

Tenant improvements

     48,939       44,547  

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

     774       782  
    


 


       767,687       761,534  

Less—accumulated depreciation

     (118,927 )     (105,370 )
    


 


Total rental property

     648,760       656,164  

Land held for development

     5,770       5,660  

Cash and cash equivalents

     —         1,654  

Restricted deposits

     239       —    

Accounts and notes receivable, net

     8,918       10,180  

Investments in unconsolidated entities

     44,874       45,924  

Accrued straight-line rents

     15,638       13,816  

Tenant leasing costs, net

     8,525       7,707  

Prepaid expenses and other assets, net

     9,820       9,516  
    


 


     $ 742,544     $ 750,621  
    


 


Liabilities, Redeemable Partnership Units and Partners’ Capital

                

Liabilities:

                

Mortgages and notes payable

   $ 76,834     $ 81,636  

Notes payable to affiliates

     38,638       38,944  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     9,626       12,095  

Due to affiliates

     43,514       56,423  

Rents received in advance and security deposits

     6,976       6,400  
    


 


Total liabilities

     175,588       195,498  
    


 


Mandatorily redeemable partnership units (at redemption value)

     35,017       32,776  

Partners’ capital:

                

General partner

     5,809       5,679  

Limited partners

     526,130       516,668  
    


 


Total partners’ capital

     531,939       522,347  

Commitments and contingencies

                
    


 


     $ 742,544     $ 750,621  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002


 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,


   

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
    

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

   2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

 

Operating revenues:

                                

Rental revenues:

                                

Minimum base rent

   $ 22,212     $ 18,285     $ 44,727     $ 36,208  

Recoveries from tenants

     3,820       3,311       7,431       6,998  

Other tenant charges

     1,000       609       1,806       1,130  
    


 


 


 


Total rental revenues

     27,032       22,205       53,964       44,336  

Other revenue

     177       263       505       445  
    


 


 


 


Total operating revenues

     27,209       22,468       54,469       44,781  
    


 


 


 


Operating expenses:

                                

Property expenses:

                                

Operating expenses

     7,242       5,416       14,315       11,205  

Real estate taxes

     2,477       2,394       5,035       4,737  

Interest expense

     3,064       3,788       4,987       7,931  

General and administrative

     1,189       1,049       2,284       2,460  

Depreciation and amortization

     8,413       5,959       16,018       12,496  
    


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

     22,385       18,606       42,639       38,829  
    


 


 


 


Real estate operating income

     4,824       3,862       11,830       5,952  
    


 


 


 


Other income:

                                

Interest income

     384       202       390       410  

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities

     762       981       1,257       2,019  
    


 


 


 


Total other income

     1,146       1,183       1,647       2,429  
    


 


 


 


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

     5,970       5,045       13,477       8,381  

Loss on sales of assets and other provisions, net

     (3 )     (149 )     (442 )     (1,009 )
    


 


 


 


Income from continuing operations

     5,967       4,896       13,035       7,372  

Discontinued operations—net operations of sold properties

     —         1,631       —         3,453  

Discontinued operations—gain on sale of property

     —         3,340       —         3,340  
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 5,967     $ 9,867     $ 13,035     $ 14,165  
    


 


 


 


Net income attributable to general partner

   $ 60     $ 99     $ 130     $ 142  
    


 


 


 


Net income attributable to limited partners

   $ 5,907     $ 9,768     $ 12,905     $ 14,023  
    


 


 


 


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002


 

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

   2003

    2002

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

   $ 13,035     $ 14,165  

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

                

Depreciation and amortization

     16,018       15,485  

Loss on sale of assets and other provisions, net

     442       1,009  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations

     —         (3,340 )

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities

     (1,257 )     (2,019 )

Other

     —         (145 )

Change in assets and liabilities:

                

Decrease in accounts and notes receivable, net

     1,262       2,308  

Increase in accrued straight-line rents

     (1,822 )     (912 )

Additions to tenant leasing costs

     (2,420 )     (1,728 )

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

     (1,194 )     524  

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (2,471 )     (2,215 )

Decrease in due to affiliates

     (12,909 )     (6,762 )

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

     576       (1,966 )
    


 


Total adjustments

     (3,775 )     239  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     9,260       14,404  
    


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Acquisitions and additions to rental property

     (6,141 )     (22,700 )

Additions to land held for development

     (110 )     (230 )

Distributions from unconsolidated entities

     1,886       2,573  

Contributions to unconsolidated entities

     —         (74 )

(Increase) decrease in restricted deposits

     (239 )     355  

Proceeds from sale of property

     —         10,699  
    


 


Net cash used by investing activities

     (4,604 )     (9,377 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Distributions on mandatorily redeemable partnership units

     (1,202 )     (1,331 )

Repayments on mortgages and notes payable

     (5,108 )     (4,922 )
    


 


Net cash used by financing activities

     (6,310 )     (6,253 )
    


 


Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,654 )     (1,226 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

     1,654       1,226  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

   $ —       $ —    
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest of $186 for the six months ended June 30, 2002

   $ 5,013     $ 7,951  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)


 

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

 

  (a)   Business

 

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

 

Our general partner is CarrAmerica Realty GP Holdings, Inc. (the “General Partner”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation (“CarrAmerica”), a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. Our General Partner owned a 1.0% interest in us at June 30, 2003. Our limited partners are CarrAmerica Realty LP Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CarrAmerica, which owned an approximate 90.0% interest in us at June 30, 2003, and various other individuals and entities, which collectively owned an approximate 9.0% aggregate interest in us at June 30, 2003.

 

  (b)   Basis of Presentation

 

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

 

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

 

We operate as a unit of CarrAmerica. We utilize CarrAmerica’s employees and administrative services. Certain general and administrative costs are allocated to us based upon specific identification of individual costs or estimated levels of effort by its general and administrative departments and otherwise through allocations based upon our relative total assets. In the opinion of management, the methods for allocating general and administrative costs to us are reasonable.

 

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

 

  (c)   Interim Financial Statements

 

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

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)


 

  (d)   New Accounting Pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not affect our financial statements.

 

(2)   Mortgages and Notes Payable

 

Our mortgages and notes payable are summarized as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

   June 30,
2003


  

December 31,

2002


Fixed rate mortgages

   $ 76,834    $ 81,636

Fixed rate notes payable to affiliate

     38,638      38,944
    

  

     $ 115,472    $ 120,580
    

  

 

Mortgages payable are collateralized by properties and generally require monthly principal and/or interest payments. Mortgages payable mature at various dates from December 2004 through May

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)


 

2017. The weighted average interest rate of fixed rate mortgages and notes payable was 7.91% at June 30, 2003. The weighted average interest rate of our fixed rate mortgages, excluding the notes payable to affiliate, was 7.61% as of June 30, 2003.

 

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

 

Debt maturities at June 30, 2003 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

    

2003

   $ 5,306

2004

     15,657

2005

     12,367

2006

     12,632

2007

     13,888

2008 and thereafter

     55,622
    

     $ 115,472
    

 

We have unconditionally guaranteed unsecured notes issued by CarrAmerica to institutional and other investors. The aggregate principal amount of the unsecured notes was $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2003. These notes are in the form of $150.0 million of 7.20% notes due in 2004, $100.0 million of 6.625% notes due in 2005, $125.0 million of 7.375% notes due in 2007, $100.0 million of 6.875% notes due in 2008, $400.0 million of 7.125% notes due in 2012, $50.0 million of 5.261% notes due in 2007 and $175.0 million of 5.250% notes due in 2007. CarrAmerica’s senior unsecured notes contain various covenants with which CarrAmerica must comply. The covenants include:

 

    Limits on total indebtedness on a consolidated basis;

 

    Limits on secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis;

 

    Limits on required debt service payments; and

 

    Compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facility.

 

As of June 30, 2003. CarrAmerica was in compliance with its loan covenants.

 

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

 

We dispose of assets from time to time that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, we did not dispose of any operating properties, although we adjusted a previously recognized gain $0.4 million for additional costs related to a sold property. During the three months ended June 30, 2002, we disposed of one operating property, recognizing a gain of $3.3 million. We had no continuing involvement with the property after the sale and accordingly, this gain was classified in discontinued operations. We also recognized an impairment loss of $0.1 million on a parcel of land held for development. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, we recognized the gain on the disposed property and impairment losses of $1.0 million on land holdings.

 

In May 2002, we sold Wasatch 17, and in August 2002 we sold Commons at Las Colinas. We had no continuing involvement in either of these properties after their sale and accordingly, their results of operations are classified as discontinued operations in the statements of operations in 2002.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)


 

Operating results of the properties are summarized as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

  

Three Months
Ended

June 30, 2002


   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2002


Revenues

   $ 3,136    $ 6,655

Property operating expenses

     60      213

Depreciation and amortization

     1,445      2,989
    

  

Net operations of sold properties

   $ 1,631    $ 3,453
    

  

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis


 

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

 

The discussion that follows is based primarily on our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and should be read along with the consolidated financial statements and related notes. The ability to compare one period to another may be significantly affected by acquisitions completed, development properties placed in service and dispositions made during those periods.

 

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

 

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

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

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

 

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

 

Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is established based on analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers information such as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant or other debtor, the amount of security we hold, the financial condition of the tenant and our assessment of its ability to meet its lease obligations, the basis for any disputes and the status of related negotiations, etc. Our estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change and is sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on our tenants, particularly in our largest markets. For example, due to economic conditions and analysis of our accounts receivable, we increased our provision for uncollectible accounts (and accrued straight-line rents) by approximately $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis


 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Operating results are summarized as follows:

 

    

For the three months ended

June 30,


       Variance

    

For the six months ended

June 30,


       Variance

 
        2003 vs.           2003 vs.  

(in millions)

 

   2003

   2002

       2002

     2003

     2002

       2002

 

Operating revenues

   $ 27.2    $ 22.5        $ 4.7      $ 54.5      $ 44.8        $ 9.7  

Property operating expense

     9.7      7.8          1.9        19.3        15.9          3.4  

General and administrative

     1.2      1.0          0.2        2.3        2.5          (0.2 )

Depreciation and amortization

     8.4      6.0          2.4        16.0        12.5          3.5  

Interest expense

     3.1      3.8          (0.7 )      5.0        7.9          (2.9 )

Loss on sales of assets and other provisions, net

     —        (0.1 )        0.1        (0.4 )      (1.0 )        0.6  

Other income

     1.1      1.2          (0.1 )      1.6        2.4          (0.8 )

Discontinued operations

     —        5.0          (5.0 )      —          6.8          (6.8 )

 

Operating revenues increased $4.7 million (20.9%) for the second quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This increase was primarily due to higher minimum base rents ($3.9 million). The increase in minimum base rents was principally due to base rents from the buildings we acquired in May and August of 2002, partially offset by higher vacancies in our other properties. We expect minimum base rent to be under downward pressure during the remainder of the year as a result of re-leasing space at lower rates than those rates that were in effect under expiring leases.

 

Operating revenues increased $9.7 million (21.7%) for the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to the same period in 2002 for the same reasons described above.

 

Our lease rollover by square footage and rent at June 30, 2003 is as follows:

 

Year of Lease Expiration


    

Rented Sq.

Footage 1


  

Percent of Leased

Square Footage

Represented by

Expiring Leases


 

2003

     236,320    5.3 %

2004

     880,030    19.7 %

2005

     404,080    9.1 %

2006

     285,868    6.4 %

2007

     1,143,488    25.7 %

2008

     539,873    12.1 %

2009

     194,995    4.4 %

2010

     152,423    3.4 %

2011

     150,240    3.4 %

2012

     417,847    9.4 %

2013 and thereafter

     52,330    1.1 %
      
  

       4,457,494    100.0 %
      
  


1   Does not included vacant space of 0.5 million sq. ft.

 

Property operating expenses increased $1.9 million (24.3%) in the second quarter of 2003 from 2002 primarily as a result of higher insurance expense and real estate taxes. The increase in insurance expense was due primarily to general increases in insurance premiums from our June 2002 insurance renewal and the cost of terrorism coverage. In addition, operating expenses increased due to expenses of the buildings we acquired in May and August of 2002 ($0.9 million).

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2003, property operating expenses increased $3.4 million (21.4%) in 2003 from 2002 for the same reasons described above.

 

General and administrative expense increased $0.2 million (20.0%) in the second quarter of 2003 from 2002. This increase was due primarily increased allocations of expenses from CarrAmerica. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, general and administrative expense decreased $0.2 million (8.0%) from 2002 due primarily to cost containment efforts and lower consulting fees, partially offset by the higher allocation from CarrAmerica.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $2.4 million (40.0%) in the three months ended June 30, 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This increase was due primarily to the acquisitions of properties in 2002 and the depreciation of tenant improvement costs of terminating tenants partially offset by dispositions. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 2002, depreciation and amortization increased $3.5 million (28.0%) for the same reasons.

 

Interest expense decreased $0.7 million (18.4%) in the second quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. This decrease was primarily the result of the repayment of mortgage debt. Interest expense decreased $2.9 million (36.7%) for the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 2002 for the same reason. Mortgages and notes payable decreased by $20.3 million between June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2003, other income remained relatively flat compared to 2002 due primarily to decreased equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities offset by an increase in interest income on a note receivable from an affiliated company. Equity in earnings decreased $0.2 million (22.3%) as a result of increased vacancies in properties owned by these entities. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, other income decreased $0.7 million from 2002 primarily as a result of decreased equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities. Equity in earnings decreased as a result of increased vacancies in properties owned by these entities.

 

We dispose of assets from time to time that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, we did not dispose of any operating properties, although we adjusted a previously recognized gain $0.4 million for additional costs related to a sold property. During the three months ended June 30, 2002, we disposed of one operating property, recognizing a gain of $3.3 million. We had no continuing involvement with the property after the sale and accordingly, this gain was classified in discontinued operations. We also recognized an impairment loss of $0.1 million on a parcel of land held for development. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, we recognized the gain on the disposed property and impairment losses of $1.0 million on land holdings.

 

In May 2002, we sold Wasatch 17, and in August 2002 we sold Commons at Las Colinas. We had no continuing involvement in either of these properties after their sale and accordingly, their results of operations are classified as discontinued operations in the statements of operations in 2002.

 

Operating results of the properties are summarized:

 

(In thousands)

 

  

Three Months

Ended

June 30, 2002


  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2002


Revenue

   $ 3,136    $ 6,655

Property operating expenses

     60      213

Depreciation and amortization

     1,445      2,989
    

  

Net operations of sold properties

   $ 1,631    $ 3,453
    

  

 

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Consolidated Cash Flows

 

Consolidated cash flow information is summarized as follows:

 

    

For the six months

ended June 30,


    Variance

 
     2003 vs.  

(in millions)

 

   2003

    2002

    2002

 

Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 9.3     $ 14.4     $ (5.1 )

Cash used by investing activities

     (4.6 )     (9.4 )     4.8  

Cash used by financing activities

     (6.3 )     (6.3 )     —    

 

Operations generated $9.3 million of net cash for the first six months of 2003 compared to $14.4 million in 2002. The change in cash flow from operating activities was primarily the result of a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and amounts due to affiliates ($6.1 million), decrease in accounts receivable and notes receivable collections ($1.0 million) and lower net income ($0.3 million). These decreases were partially offset by an increase in rents received in advance and security deposits ($2.6 million). The level of net cash provided by operating activities is also affected by the timing of receipt of revenues and payment of expenses.

 

Our investing activities used net cash of $4.6 million in 2003 compared to $9.4 million in 2002. The decrease in net cash used by investing activities in 2003 compared to 2002 was due primarily to a decrease in additions to rental property ($16.6 million) partially offset by a reduction in proceeds from the sales of properties ($10.7 million).

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

General

 

Our liquidity and capital resources are dependent upon CarrAmerica and its affiliates. CarrAmerica, as a REIT, is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders on an annual basis. We and CarrAmerica require capital to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets for capital projects. These capital projects can include such things as large-scale renovations, routine capital improvements, deferred maintenance on properties we have recently acquired and tenant related matters, including tenant improvements, allowances and leasing commissions. The amounts of the leasing expenditures can vary significantly depending on negotiations with tenants and the willingness of tenants to pay higher base rents over the life of the leases.

 

Debt Financing

 

CarrAmerica is our principal source of liquidity. CarrAmerica’s primary external source of liquidity is its credit facility. CarrAmerica has a three-year, $500.0 million unsecured credit facility expiring in June 2004 with J.P. Morgan Chase, as agent for a group of banks. CarrAmerica can extend the life of the facility an additional year at its option. The facility carries an interest rate of 70 basis points over 30-day LIBOR, or 1.82% as of June 30, 2003. As of June 30, 2003, $188.0 million was drawn on the credit facility, $4.6 million in letters of credit were outstanding and $307.4 million was available for borrowing.

 

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

 

    A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to interest expense;

 

    A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA to fixed charges;

 

    A maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to unencumbered assets;

 

    A maximum ratio of total debt to tangible fair market value of assets; and

 

    Restrictions on CarrAmerica’s ability to make dividend distributions in excess of 90% of funds from operations.

 

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Availability under the unsecured credit facility is also limited to a specified percentage of the fair value of unmortgaged properties. CarrAmerica is currently in compliance with all the financial covenants of its credit facility. During the second quarter of 2003, CarrAmerica amended its credit agreement to change the maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to unencumbered assets covenant to allow for continuing compliance. Failure to comply with any of the other covenants under the unsecured credit facility or other debt instruments could result in a default under one or more debt instruments. This could cause the lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and would therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition or liquidity.

 

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

 

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

 

As a result of the ongoing weak economic climate, the real estate markets have been materially affected. The contraction of office workforces has reduced demand for office space and overall vacancy rates have increased in all of our markets. In reviewing various outlooks for the economy, we believe that the vacancy rates will not improve in any material fashion until at least 2004. During 2002 and into 2003, our markets weakened significantly and our operations were adversely impacted. The occupancy in our portfolio of stabilized operating properties decreased to 90.4% at June 30, 2003 and at December 31, 2002 and 90.9% at June 30, 2002. Market rental rates have declined in most markets from peak levels and we expect there will be additional declines in some markets in 2003.

 

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

 

Unconsolidated Investments and Joint Ventures

 

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

 

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

 

    Absence of exclusive control over the development, financing, leasing, management and other aspects of the project;

 

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    Possibility that our co-venturer or partner might:

 

    become bankrupt;

 

    have interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours;

 

    take action contrary to our instructions, requests or interests (including those related to CarrAmerica’s qualification as a REIT for tax purposes);

 

    otherwise impede our objectives; or

 

    Possibility that we, together with our partners may be required to fund losses of the investee.

 

Guarantee Obligations

 

We have unconditionally guaranteed unsecured notes issued by CarrAmerica to institutional and other investors. The aggregate principal amount of the unsecured notes was $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2003. These notes are in the form of $150.0 million of 7.20% notes due in 2004, $100.0 million of 6.625% notes due in 2005, $125.0 million of 7.375% notes due in 2007, $100.0 million of 6.875% notes due in 2008, $400.0 million of 7.125% notes due in 2012, $50.0 million of 5.261% notes due in 2007 and $175.0 million of 5.250% notes due in 2007. CarrAmerica’s senior unsecured notes contain various covenants with which CarrAmerica must comply. The covenants include:

 

    Limits on total indebtedness on a consolidated basis;

 

    Limits on secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis;

 

    Limits on required debt service payments; and

 

    Compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facility.

 

As of June 30, 2003. CarrAmerica was in compliance with its loan covenants.

 

Capital Commitments

 

We will require capital for development projects currently underway and in the future. As of June 30, 2003 we had no office space under construction. Generally, we fund our investments in projects under construction from the proceeds of asset dispositions and loans from CarrAmerica. We expect that these sources and project-specific financing of selected assets will provide additional funds required to finance the costs of additional projects we may undertake. As a result of market conditions, we believe we will be limiting our development activities in the near future and expect to concentrate our growth efforts on the acquisition of properties.

 

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

 

Insurance

 

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

 

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

 

In anticipation of the scheduled renewal on May 15, 2003, CarrAmerica provided updated data to its insurance broker to enable the broker to market our insurance with various insurers. We received insurance coverage and cost proposals in April 2003 and our final costs in May. Our premiums for the 2003-2004 renewal period were relatively unchanged from the 2002-2003 period.

 

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

 

Due to the rising cost of California earthquake insurance, CarrAmerica reviewed its probable maximum loss (“PML”) and industry practice related to earthquake coverage for various factors. As a result of this review, CarrAmerica determined that it was possible to lower its earthquake coverage from $200 million to $150 million. We believe this will be sufficient coverage.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not affect our financial statements.

 

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Building and Lease Information

 

The following table sets forth information about each wholly-owned property as of June 30, 2003:

 

Consolidated Properties


  

Net Rentable

Area

(square feet)(1)


  

Percent

Leased(2)


   

Number

of Buildings


Southern California, Orange County/Los Angeles

               

South Coast Executive Center

   161,787    98.6     2

2600 W. Olive

   144,831    100.0     1

Bay Technology Center

   107,481    100.0     2

Southern California, San Diego

               

Jaycor

   105,358    100.0     1

11119 Torrey Pines Road

   76,701    100.0     1

Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area

               

San Mateo I

   72,137    28.6     1

San Mateo II and III

   141,440    77.6     2

Mountain View Gateway Center

   236,400    100.0     2

Seattle, Washington:

               

Canyon Park Commons

   95,290    100.0     1

Austin, Texas:

               

City View Centre

   137,185    74.2     3

Tower of the Hills

   166,149    100.0     2

City View Center

   128,716    100.0     1

Chicago, Illinois:

               

Bannockburn I & II

   209,450    83.3     2

Bannockburn IV

   108,801    93.0     1

Dallas, Texas:

               

Quorum North

   116,192    73.6     1

Quorum Place

   178,684    86.5     1

Cedar Maple Plaza

   113,117    83.5     3

Two Mission Park

   77,593    73.8     1

5000 Quorum

   162,155    88.1     1

Denver, Colorado:

               

Harlequin Plaza

   324,601    97.7     2

Quebec Court I & II

   287,294    100.0     2

Quebec Center

   106,865    93.9     3

Phoenix, Arizona:

               

Qwest Communications

   532,506    100.0     4

Salt Lake City, Utah:

               

Sorenson Research Park

   282,944    83.9     5

Wasatch Corporate Center 18

   49,566    62.1     1

Wasatch Corporate Center

   178,231    78.2     3

Sorensen X

   41,288    100.0     1

Washington, DC:

               

TransPotomac V Plaza

   97,006    98.1     1

Canal Center

   492,001    84.0     4

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES:

   4,931,769          55

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

        90.4 %    

(1)   Includes office and retail space but excludes storage space.
(2)   Includes space for leases that have been executed and have commenced as of June 30, 2003.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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

 

    National and local economic, business and real estate conditions that will, among other things, affect:

 

    Demand for office properties,

 

    The ability of the general economy to recover timely from the current economic conditions,

 

    The availability and creditworthiness of tenants,

 

    The level of lease rents, and

 

    The availability of financing for both tenants and us;

 

    Adverse changes in the real estate markets, including, among other things:

 

    Competition with other companies, and

 

    Risks of real estate acquisition and development (including the failure of pending acquisitions to close and pending developments to be completed on time and within budget);

 

    Actions, strategies and performance of affiliates that we may not control or companies in which we have made investments;

 

    Ability to obtain insurance at a reasonable cost;

 

    Ability to maintain our status as a REIT for federal and state income tax purposes;

 

    Ability to raise capital;

 

    Governmental actions and initiatives; and

 

    Environmental/safety requirements.

 

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

 

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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

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

 

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness as of June 30, 2003 of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the rules promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

 

On May 8, 2003, Broadband Office, Inc. and the official committee of unsecured creditors of Broadband Office Inc., filed a complaint in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware against a group of REITs, real estate operating companies and individuals, including CarrAmerica, its subsidiaries, including us, and Philip Hawkins, CarrAmerica’s President and Chief Operating Officer, relating to the formation, management and capitalization of Broadband Office. CarrAmerica was an equity investor and customer of Broadband Office, and Mr. Hawkins was a member of the board of directors of Broadband Office until his resignation from the board of Broadband Office on May 2, 2001. Broadband Office filed for bankruptcy protection on May 9, 2001. The complaint alleges, among other things, breaches of fiduciary duties by us and CarrAmerica and Mr. Hawkins as a member of the Broadband Office board, seeks to recharacterize CarrAmerica’s investment as a holder of common stock to be one as a general unsecured creditor and/or as a general partner responsible jointly with all other alleged general partners for the outstanding debts of the corporation, and also seeks recovery of alleged preference payments made to CarrAmerica or its subsidiaries, including us. The plaintiffs seek relief in an amount in excess of $300 million jointly and severally from all defendants. No answer has been filed as of June 30, 2003. Due to the inherent uncertainties of the judicial process and the early stage of this action, we are unable to predict the outcome of this matter. While we and CarrAmerica intend to vigorously defend this matter and believe we and CarrAmerica have meritorious defenses available to us, there can be no assurance that we or CarrAmerica would prevail in this matter. If this matter is not resolved in our favor, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We are party to a variety of other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. All of these matters, taken together, are not expected to have a material adverse impact on us.

 

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

 

  (a)   Exhibits

 

  10.1   Amendment No. 3 Revolving Credit Agreement and Ratification and Reaffirmation of Guaranty dated May 31, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to CarrAmerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).

 

  31.1   Section 302 Certification from Mr. Thomas A. Carr, dated August 4, 2003

 

  31.2   Section 302 Certification from Mr. Stephen E. Riffee, dated August 4, 2003

 

  32.1   Section 906 Certification from Mr. Thomas A. Carr and Mr. Stephen E. Riffee, dated August 4, 2003

 

  (b)   Reports on Form 8-K

 

None

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

CARRAMERICA REALTY, L.P.

a Delaware Limited Partnership

By:  CarrAmerica Realty GP Holdings, Inc.,

its general partner

 

/s/ Kurt A. Heister


Kurt A. Heister, Controller and Treasurer (on behalf

of registrant and as its principal accounting officer)

 

Date:  August 4, 2003

 

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