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CORRECTING and REPLACING Brookfield Properties Reports Strong Performance and Growth in 2007
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BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES REPORTS STRONG PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH IN 2007 All Dollar references are in U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise.
Brookfield Properties Corporation (BPO: NYSE, TSX) today announced that
net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $240 million or
$0.59 per diluted share, compared with $135 million or $0.37 per diluted
share in 2006. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2007
totaled $105 million or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $21 million
or $0.05 per diluted share during the same period in 2006.
During 2007, Brookfield Properties leased 8.8 million square feet of
space at an average net rent of $30.32 per square foot, which represents
a 28% improvement versus the average in-place net rent of $23.63 per
square foot on expiring leases. The company’s
portfolio-wide occupancy rate finished the year at 95.6%, a 50 basis
point improvement over 2006.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $240 million, or
$0.59 per diluted share, compared to $135 million, or $0.37 per diluted
share in 2006. Funds from operations ("FFO”)
for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $629 million or $1.57 per
share, up from $443 million or $1.25 per diluted share in 2006.
For the three months ended December 31, 2007, net income was $105
million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $21 million or $0.05
per diluted share during the same period in 2006. Funds from operations
for the three months ended December 31, 2007 totaled $187 million or
$0.47 per diluted share, up from $125 million or $0.35 per diluted share
during the same period in 2006.
Commercial property net operating income for the year was $1,302
million, up from $836 million in 2006. Commercial property net operating
income for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $330
million, up from $312 million for the same period in 2006.
Residential development operations had a record year, contributing $237
million of net operating income in 2007, up from $144 million in 2006.
Residential development operations contributed $80 million of net
operating income in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to $51 million
in the same period of 2006.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FOURTH QUARTER Acquired 49% minority interest in 53 and 75 State Street, Boston, for $477 million from RREEF, giving Brookfield Properties sole
ownership of the two trophy properties, which in aggregate encompass 2.2
million square feet of Class A office space in Boston’s
financial district. The two buildings currently have a combined vacancy
rate of 3.5%.
Completed five financings, generating $500 million in net proceeds including
Royal Centre, Vancouver for $132 million; TD Canada Trust Tower, Toronto
for $200 million; RBC Dain Rauscher Tower, Minneapolis, for $80 million;
and a pre-development loan on the Ninth Avenue development site, New
York for $105 million.
Pre-leased the Bay Adelaide Centre development, Toronto to 65% with
the signing of law firm Heenan Blaikie LLP to a 15-year, 120,000 square
foot lease subsequent to the fourth quarter. The LEED Gold tower is on
schedule for tenant occupancy in mid-2009.
Sold Gulf Canada Square, Calgary, for $97 million, resulting in a
gain of $27 million for Brookfield Properties’
25% interest. Brookfield Properties acquired the interest in this 1.1
million square foot building with the O&Y portfolio in 2005. In 2007,
Brookfield Properties disposed of seven non-core properties totaling 3.2
million square feet, generating gains of $144 million.
Leased 3.8 million square feet of space during the fourth quarter
of 2007, bringing the total amount of space leased for 2007 to 8.8
million square feet. New leases represent 44% of the total during the
fourth quarter while renewals represent the remainder. Highlights
include:
New York – 1,456,000 square feet
A 20-year renewal with law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton at
One Liberty Plaza for a total of 548,000 square feet, including
100,000 square feet of expansion space
A 15-month renewal through 2010 with Goldman Sachs for 518,000 square
feet at One New York Plaza
A new 15-year lease with AXA Equitable Life Insurance for 245,000
square feet at Newport Tower in Jersey City
Houston – 998,000 square feet
A 12-year renewal and expansion with Devon Energy Company at Two and
Three Allen Center for 732,000 square feet, including 70,000 square
feet of expansion space
Toronto – 465,000 square feet
An 8-year renewal with TD Bank for 191,000 square feet at TD Canada
Trust Tower in Brookfield Place
Los Angeles – 450,000 square feet
A 15-year lease renewal with law firm Sheppard Mullin Richter &
Hampton totaling 185,000 square feet at Bank of America Plaza. The
firm is an original tenant of the building, which opened in 1974
Ottawa – 138,000 square feet
A 5-year expansion and renewal with the Government of Canada for
103,000 square feet at Place de Ville I
Commenced deck pre-construction on Ninth Avenue development site,
New York, with an anticipated June construction start. The $600 million
project will create three acres of grade-level surface, upon which 5.4
million square feet of office and mixed-use density can be built.
Brookfield will construct two levels of platform above active railroad
tracks. The site, located in Manhattan's West Side Redevelopment Zone,
runs from 31st to 33rd Streets and from Ninth to Dyer Avenues. The
platform is expected to be completed in late 2010; the first tower could
be completed for tenant occupancy by 2013.
Repurchased 1.4 million common shares of the company at an
average price of $20.52 during the quarter, bringing the total number of
shares repurchased in 2007 to 4.5 million at an average price of $22.87.
Since the inception of the company’s normal
course issuer bid in 1999, Brookfield Properties has invested $417
million acquiring 36 million common shares at an average price of $11.60.
GUIDANCE
Brookfield Properties announced that full-year 2008 diluted funds from
operations per share guidance prior to lease termination income, special
fees and gains is in the range of $1.44 to $1.52 with a mid-point of
$1.48.
The company’s 2008 guidance reflects
continued growth in commercial properties returns. 2007 represented an
exceptional year for Brookfield’s residential
business with returns 65% higher than 2006 and 19% higher than the
company’s original guidance. 2008 guidance
for the residential business is based on the company’s
best guess of expected volumes and margins which are less predictable
than commercial properties operations. The 2008 mid-point guidance for
the residential business of $178 million is 11% less than the original
guidance given for 2007 and 25% less than actual results for 2007 as a
result of the impact of market supply on the company’s
expected lot and home sales for 2008.
The primary assumptions used for the mid-point of this guidance range
are:
portfolio-wide average rental rates consistent with 2007;
commercial net operating income growth on a same property basis of
approximately 5%;
similar margins on residential land and home sales in 2008 as
experienced in 2007;
2008 lot sales of approximately 2,150 lots and home sales of 900
homes; and
an exchange rate that assumes parity with the Canadian dollar.
OUTLOOK "An extremely active and successful fourth
quarter from our commercial leasing operations highlighted a strong 2007
overall as we were able to capitalize on positive market fundamentals,”
stated Ric Clark, president & CEO of Brookfield Properties. "In
2008, we will continue to focus on proactively leasing our high-quality
office portfolio, advancing our development pipeline, and generating
capital to take advantage of new business opportunities that may arise
in the current economic environment.” Net Operating Income and FFO
This press release and accompanying financial information make reference
to net operating income and funds from operations ("FFO") on a total and
per share basis. Net operating income is defined as income from property
operations after operating expenses have been deducted, but prior to
deducting financing, administrative and income tax expenses. Brookfield
Properties defines FFO as net income prior to extraordinary items,
one-time transaction costs, non-cash items and depreciation and
amortization. The company uses net operating income and FFO to assess
its operating results. Net operating income is important in assessing
operating performance and FFO is a relevant measure to analyze real
estate, as commercial properties generally appreciate rather than
depreciate. The company provides the components of net operating income
and a full reconciliation from net income to FFO with the financial
information accompanying this press release. The company reconciles FFO
to net income as opposed to cash flow from operating activities as it
believes net income is the most comparable measure. Net operating income
and FFO are both non-GAAP measures which do not have any standard
meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, particularly the "Outlook”
section, contains forward-looking statements and information within the
meaning of applicable securities legislation. Although Brookfield
Properties believes that the anticipated future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and
information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the
reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and
information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the company to differ materially from anticipated future
results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements and information. Accordingly, the company
cannot give any assurance that its expectations will in fact occur and
cautions that actual results may differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements
and information include general economic conditions; local real estate
conditions, including the development of properties in close proximity
to the company’s properties; timely leasing
of newly-developed properties and re-leasing of occupied square footage
upon expiration; dependence on tenants' financial condition; the
uncertainties of real estate development and acquisition activity; the
ability to effectively integrate acquisitions; interest rates;
availability of equity and debt financing; the impact of newly-adopted
accounting principles on the company's accounting policies and on
period-to-period comparisons of financial results; and other risks and
factors described from time to time in the documents filed by the
company with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States,
including in the Annual Information Form under the heading "Business
of Brookfield Properties – Company and Real
Estate Industry Risks,” and in the company’s
annual report under the heading "Management’s
Discussion and Analysis.” The company
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors of Brookfield Properties declared a quarterly
common share dividend of $0.14 per share payable on March 31, 2008 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 3, 2008.
Shareholders resident in the United States will receive payment in U.S.
dollars and shareholders resident in Canada will receive their dividends
in Canadian dollars at the exchange rate on the record date, unless they
elect otherwise. The quarterly dividends payable for the Class AAA
Series F, G, H, I, J and K preferred shares were also declared payable
on March 31, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
March 14, 2008.
Conference Call
Analysts, investors and other interested parties are invited to
participate in the company’s live conference
call reviewing 2007 fourth quarter and full-year results on Thursday,
February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Scheduled speakers are Ric
Clark, president and chief executive officer, and Bryan Davis, chief
financial officer. Management’s presentation
will be followed by a question and answer period.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 800.374.0199; pass
code 29902194, five minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.
A replay of this call can be accessed through March 7, 2008 by dialing
800.642.1687, pass code 29902194. A live web cast of the call will be
available at www.brookfieldproperties.com
for 30 days.
Along with the earnings news release, an updated supplemental
information package will be available on the company’s
web site, www.brookfieldproperties.com,
before the market open on February 7, 2008.
Supplemental Information
Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Brookfield
Properties’ Supplemental Information Package
at www.brookfieldproperties.com
under the Investor Relations/Financial Reports section. This additional
financial information should be read in conjunction with this press
release.
Brookfield Properties Profile
One of North America's largest commercial real estate companies,
Brookfield Properties owns, develops and manages premier office
properties. The portfolio is comprised of interests in 109 properties
totaling 73 million square feet in the downtown cores of New York,
Boston, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Houston, Toronto, Calgary and
Ottawa. Landmark assets include the World Financial Center in Manhattan,
Brookfield Place in Toronto, Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles and
Bankers Hall in Calgary. The company also holds interests in 18 million
square feet of high-quality, centrally located development and
redevelopment properties in its major markets. The company’s
common shares trade on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol BPO. For more
information, visit www.brookfieldproperties.com.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(US Millions)
December 31, 2007
December 31, 2006
Assets
Commercial properties
$15,889
$15,287
Commercial development
1,172
735
Residential development
1,228
706
Receivables and other
1,056
974
Intangible assets
759
853
Restricted cash and deposits
151
507
Cash and cash equivalents
214
188
Assets related to discontinued operations (i)
4
64
$20,473
$19,314
Liabilities
Commercial property debt
$12,125
$11,185
Accounts payable and other liabilities
1,357
923
Intangible liabilities
834
919
Future income tax liability
600
584
Liabilities related to discontinued operations (ii) 3
36
Capital securities – corporate
1,053
1,093
Capital securities – fund subsidiaries
762
803
Non-controlling interests – fund
subsidiaries
193
266
Non-controlling interests – other
subsidiaries
86
67
Preferred equity – subsidiaries
382
326
Shareholders' equity
Preferred equity – corporate
45
45
Common equity
3,033
3,067
$20,473
$19,314
(i)
Includes $3 million of commercial properties and $1 million of other
assets associated with discontinued operations at December 31, 2007
(December 31, 2006 - $61 million and $3 million, respectively).
(ii)
Includes commercial property debt of nil and $3 million of other
liabilities associated with discontinued operations at December 31,
2007 (December 31, 2006 - $34 million and $2 million, respectively).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions, except per share amounts)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Total revenue
$849
$689
$2,912
$1,911
Net operating income
Commercial property operations
$330
$312
$1,302
$836
Residential development operations
80
51
237
144
Interest and other
12
14
44
44
422
377
1,583
1,024
Expenses
Interest
Commercial property debt
174
192
697
429
Capital securities – corporate
15
13
61
52
Capital securities – fund subsidiaries
(5 )
(12
)
(27 )
(12
)
General and administrative
27
23
103
67
Transaction costs
2
15
44
15
Non-controlling interests
Fund subsidiaries
(22 )
(21
)
(49 )
(21
)
Other subsidiaries
9
4
30
21
Depreciation and amortization
138
136
530
276
Future income taxes
4
6
70
92
Net income from continuing operations
$80
$21
$124
$105
Discontinued operations
25 ? 116
30
Net income
$105
$21
$240
$135
Net income per share – diluted
Continuing operations
$0.19
$0.05
$0.30
$0.29
Discontinued operations
0.07
?
0.29
0.08
$0.26
$0.05
$0.59
$0.37
Funds from operations per share – diluted
Prior to discontinued operations and property disposition gains
$0.47
$0.35
$1.55
$1.22
Discontinued operations
? ? 0.02
0.03
Property disposition gains
0.05
?
0.24
0.13
$0.52
$0.35
$1.81
$1.38
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Net income
$105
$21
$240
$135
Add (deduct) non-cash and extraordinary items:
Depreciation and amortization
138
136
530
276
Future income taxes
4
6
70
92
Transaction costs
2
15
44
15
Discontinued operations(i) (23 )
1
(107 )
(21
)
Non-controlling interests in above items
(39 )
(54
)
(148 )
(54
)
Funds from operations
$187
$125
$629
$443
(i) Represents depreciation and amortization, future
income taxes and gains related to discontinued operations. FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS PER DILUTED SHARE
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions except per share amounts)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Funds from operations
$187
$125
$629
$443
Preferred share dividends
?
(1
)
(3 )
(3
)
Funds available to common shareholders
$187
$124
$626
$440
Weighted average shares outstanding
396.7
361.7
399.2
353.0
Funds from operations per share
$0.47
$0.35
$1.57
$1.25
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Property disposition gains
$28
$? $144
$44
Revenue from properties sold
3
7
17
31
Operating expenses
(1 )
(4
)
(6 )
(17
)
30
3
155
58
Interest expense
?
(2
)
(2 )
(5
)
Funds from discontinued operations and gains
30
1
153
$53
Depreciation and amortization
?
(1
)
(3 )
(8
)
Future income taxes
(5 )
?
(34 )
(15
)
Discontinued operations
$25
$?
$116
$30
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Revenue from continuing operations (i) $566
$517
$2,168
$1,407
Operating expenses
(236 )
(205
)
(866 )
(571
)
Net operating income
$330
$312
$1,302
$836
(i) Including fee income RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NET OPERATING INCOME
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Revenue
$ 271
$
158
$ 700
$
460
Operating expenses
(191 )
(107
)
(463 )
(316
)
Net operating income
$ 80
$
51
$ 237
$
144
INTEREST EXPENSE – CAPITAL
SECURITIES – FUND SUBSIDIARIES
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Interest on debt securities
$7
$7
$26
$7
Interest on redeemable equity
interests
6
4
29
4
13
11
55
11
Non-cash component
(18 )
(23
)
(82 )
(23
)
Total interest expense – capital
securities – fund subsidiaries
$(5 )
$(12
)
$(27 )
$(12
)
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS – FUND
SUBSIDIARIES
Three months ended Dec. 31
Full year ended Dec. 31
(US Millions)
2007
2006
2007
2006
Non-controlling interests
$5
$1
$60
$1
Non-cash component
(27 )
(22
)
(109 )
(22
)
Total non-controlling interests – fund
subsidiaries
$(22 )
$(21
)
$(49 )
$(21
)
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