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| William T. Camp | Rockville, Maryland 20852 | |
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| October 25, 2012 | ||
| WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST ANNOUNCES  THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS | ||
| ▪ | Core Funds from Operations(1), defined as Funds from Operations(1) (“FFO”) excluding acquisition expense, gains or losses on extinguishment of debt and impairment, was $31.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $32.4 million, or $0.48 per diluted share for the prior year period.  FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was $32.1 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to $30.8 million, or $0.46 per share, in the same period one year ago.   | 
| ▪ | Net income attributable to the controlling interests for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was $9.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $63.0 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, in the same period one year ago.  Included in third quarter 2012 and third quarter 2011 net income, respectively, was a $3.7 million, or $0.06 per share, and a $56.6 million, or $0.86 per share, gain on sale of real estate.    | 
| ▪ | Multifamily:  15.9% of Total NOI - Multifamily properties' same-store NOI for the third quarter increased 3.6% compared to the same period one year ago. Rental rate growth was 3.4% while same-store physical occupancy increased 80 bps to 94.8%.  Sequentially, same-store physical occupancy remained unchanged compared to the second quarter of 2012.   | 
| ▪ | Office:  48.3% of Total NOI - Office properties' same-store NOI for the third quarter decreased 5.7% compared to the same period one year ago.  Rental rate growth was 0.7% while same-store physical occupancy decreased 240 bps to 85.3%, primarily due to previously announced expirations and move-outs at 1140 Connecticut Avenue, 2000 M Street, 7900 Westpark and 6110 Executive Boulevard. Sequentially, same-store physical occupancy increased 20 bps compared to the second quarter of 2012.   | 
| ▪ | Medical:  14.7% of Total NOI - Medical office properties' same-store NOI for the third quarter decreased 3.1% compared to the same period one year ago. Rental rate growth was 1.4% while same-store physical occupancy decreased 320 bps to 88.0%, primarily due to move-outs at Alexandria Professional Center, Woodholme Medical Center and 8501 Arlington Boulevard.  Sequentially, same-store physical occupancy decreased 170 bps compared to the second quarter of 2012.   | 
| ▪ | Retail:  21.1% of Total NOI - Retail properties' same-store NOI for the third quarter increased 5.9% compared to the same period one year ago.  Rental rate growth was 0.9% while same-store physical occupancy increased 110 bps to 92.7%.  Sequentially, same-store physical occupancy decreased 50 bps compared to the second quarter of 2012.   | 
| ▪ | Rental rates for new and renewed office leases increased 11.7% to $36.35 per square foot, with $20.73 per square foot in tenant improvement costs and $14.86 per square foot in leasing commissions and incentives.  Weighted average term for new and renewed leases was 4.8 years.  | 
| ▪ | Rental rates for new and renewed medical office leases increased 5.7% to $33.30 per square foot, with $27.65 per square foot in tenant improvement costs and $9.87 per square foot in leasing commissions and incentives.  Weighted average term for new and renewed leases was 6.9 years.  | 
| ▪ | Rental rates for new and renewed retail leases increased 16.3% to $40.50 per square foot, with $3.74 per square foot in tenant improvement costs and $2.96 per square foot in leasing commissions and incentives.  Weighted average term for new and renewed leases was 4.7 years.  | 
| Physical Occupancy Levels by Same-Store Properties (i) and All Properties | |||||||||||
| Physical Occupancy | |||||||||||
| Same-Store Properties | All Properties | ||||||||||
| 3rd QTR | 3rd QTR | 3rd QTR | 3rd QTR | ||||||||
| Segment | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
| Multifamily | 94.8 | % | 94.0 | % | 94.8 | % | 94.0 | % | |||
| Office | 85.3 | % | 87.7 | % | 86.2 | % | 88.6 | % | |||
| Medical Office | 88.0 | % | 91.2 | % | 85.0 | % | 87.2 | % | |||
| Retail | 92.7 | % | 91.6 | % | 92.8 | % | 92.3 | % | |||
| Industrial | — | % | — | % | — | % | 75.4 | % | |||
| Overall Portfolio | 89.5 | % | 90.5 | % | 89.2 | % | 89.0 | % | |||
|  WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | |||||||||||||||
| FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended  September 30, | Nine Months Ended  September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| OPERATING RESULTS | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||
| Real estate rental revenue | $ | 77,108 | $ | 70,550 | $ | 227,912 | $ | 208,743 | |||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Real estate expenses | 26,901 | 23,557 | 77,485 | 69,676 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 26,127 | 23,108 | 76,936 | 66,777 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | (164 | ) | 1,600 | 144 | 3,571 | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | 3,173 | 3,837 | 10,943 | 11,588 | |||||||||||
| 56,037 | 52,102 | 165,508 | 151,612 | ||||||||||||
| Real estate operating income | 21,071 | 18,448 | 62,404 | 57,131 | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (15,985 | ) | (16,443 | ) | (47,286 | ) | (50,071 | ) | |||||||
| Other income | 237 | 270 | 733 | 886 | |||||||||||
| (15,748 | ) | (16,173 | ) | (46,553 | ) | (49,185 | ) | ||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 5,323 | 2,275 | 15,851 | 7,946 | |||||||||||
| Discontinued operations: | |||||||||||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale | 514 | 4,087 | 1,175 | 10,833 | |||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 3,724 | 56,639 | 3,724 | 56,639 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | — | 35 | — | (1,138 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income | 9,561 | 63,036 | 20,750 | 74,280 | |||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | — | (28 | ) | — | (85 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 9,561 | $ | 63,008 | $ | 20,750 | $ | 74,195 | |||||||
| Income from continuing operations attributable to the controlling interests | 5,323 | 2,275 | 15,851 | 7,946 | |||||||||||
| Continuing operations real estate depreciation and amortization | 26,127 | 23,108 | 76,936 | 66,777 | |||||||||||
| Funds from continuing operations(1) | $ | 31,450 | $ | 25,383 | $ | 92,787 | $ | 74,723 | |||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale attributable to the controlling interests | 514 | 4,059 | 1,175 | 10,748 | |||||||||||
| Real estate impairment | — | — | — | 599 | |||||||||||
| Discontinued operations real estate depreciation and amortization | 91 | 1,314 | 867 | 8,353 | |||||||||||
| Funds from discontinued operations | 605 | 5,373 | 2,042 | 19,700 | |||||||||||
| Funds from operations(1) | $ | 32,055 | $ | 30,756 | $ | 94,829 | $ | 94,423 | |||||||
| Tenant improvements | (5,216 | ) | (2,469 | ) | (11,639 | ) | (6,789 | ) | |||||||
| External and internal leasing commissions capitalized | (2,144 | ) | (3,859 | ) | (6,823 | ) | (7,207 | ) | |||||||
| Recurring capital improvements | (1,362 | ) | (2,148 | ) | (5,893 | ) | (5,911 | ) | |||||||
| Straight-line rents, net | (847 | ) | (715 | ) | (2,527 | ) | (1,958 | ) | |||||||
| Non-cash fair value interest expense | 216 | 145 | 673 | 515 | |||||||||||
| Non real estate depreciation & amortization of debt costs | 987 | 1,126 | 2,943 | 2,888 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of lease intangibles, net | (32 | ) | (329 | ) | (35 | ) | (1,020 | ) | |||||||
| Amortization and expensing of restricted share and unit compensation | 1,206 | 1,376 | 3,944 | 4,121 | |||||||||||
| Funds available for distribution(4) | $ | 24,863 | $ | 23,883 | $ | 75,472 | $ | 79,062 | |||||||
| Note:  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended  September 30, | Nine Months Ended  September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| Per share data attributable to the controlling interests: | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | (Basic) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.12 | ||||||||
| Net income | (Basic) | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.12 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 1.12 | ||||||||
| Funds from continuing operations | (Basic) | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 1.40 | $ | 1.13 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 1.39 | $ | 1.13 | ||||||||
| Funds from operations | (Basic) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.42 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.42 | ||||||||
| Dividends paid | $ | 0.3000 | $ | 0.4338 | $ | 1.1676 | $ | 1.3014 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 66,246 | 66,017 | 66,227 | 65,953 | ||||||||||||
| Fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 66,379 | 66,064 | 66,363 | 65,987 | ||||||||||||
| WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| September 30, 2012 | December 31, 2011 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Land | $ | 483,198 | $ | 465,445 | |||
| Income producing property | 1,966,032 | 1,899,440 | |||||
| 2,449,230 | 2,364,885 | ||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (583,706 | ) | (521,503 | ) | |||
| Net income producing property | 1,865,524 | 1,843,382 | |||||
| Development in progress | 48,106 | 43,089 | |||||
| Total real estate held for investment, net | 1,913,630 | 1,886,471 | |||||
| Investment in real estate held for sale, net | 18,264 | 27,669 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 68,403 | 12,765 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 19,615 | 19,229 | |||||
| Rents and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,556 and $8,683 respectively | 57,704 | 53,227 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 120,486 | 120,075 | |||||
| Other assets related to properties sold or held for sale | 693 | 1,322 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,198,795 | $ | 2,120,758 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Notes payable | $ | 906,058 | $ | 657,470 | |||
| Mortgage notes payable | 398,511 | 423,291 | |||||
| Lines of credit | — | 99,000 | |||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 54,916 | 51,079 | |||||
| Advance rents | 13,829 | 13,584 | |||||
| Tenant security deposits | 9,771 | 8,728 | |||||
| Other liabilities related to properties sold or held for sale | 4,646 | 4,774 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 1,387,731 | 1,257,926 | |||||
| Equity | |||||||
| Shareholders' equity | |||||||
| Preferred shares; $0.01 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||
| Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 66,326 and 66,265 shares issued and 66,325 and 66,265 shares outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively | 662 | 662 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,143,554 | 1,138,478 | |||||
| Distributions in excess of net income | (337,151 | ) | (280,096 | ) | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 807,065 | 859,044 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 3,999 | 3,788 | |||||
| Total equity | 811,064 | 862,832 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,198,795 | $ | 2,120,758 | |||
| Note: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. | |||||||
| The following tables contain reconciliations of net income to same-store net operating income for the periods presented: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended September 30, 2012 | Multifamily | Office | Medical Office | Retail | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Same-store net operating income(3) | $ | 7,992 | $ | 20,337 | $ | 7,271 | $ | 9,595 | $ | 45,195 | |||||||||
| Add: Net operating income from non-same-store properties(3) | — | 3,902 | 116 | 994 | 5,012 | ||||||||||||||
| Total net operating income(2) | $ | 7,992 | $ | 24,239 | $ | 7,387 | $ | 10,589 | $ | 50,207 | |||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 237 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | 164 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (15,985 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (26,127 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (3,173 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale | 514 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 3,724 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 9,561 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 9,561 | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended September 30, 2011 | Multifamily | Office | Medical Office | Retail | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Same-store net operating income(3) | $ | 7,714 | $ | 21,558 | $ | 7,500 | $ | 9,061 | $ | 45,833 | |||||||||
| Add: Net operating income from non-same-store properties(3) | — | 751 | 37 | 372 | 1,160 | ||||||||||||||
| Total net operating income(2) | $ | 7,714 | $ | 22,309 | $ | 7,537 | $ | 9,433 | $ | 46,993 | |||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 270 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | (1,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (16,443 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (23,108 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (3,837 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale | 4,087 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 56,639 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 63,036 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (28 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 63,008 | |||||||||||||||||
| The following tables contain reconciliations of net income to same-store net operating income for the periods presented: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Period Ended September 30, 2012 | Multifamily | Office | Medical Office | Retail | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Same-store net operating income(3) | $ | 24,056 | $ | 57,437 | $ | 21,984 | $ | 28,524 | $ | 132,001 | |||||||||
| Add: Net operating income from non-same-store properties(3) | — | 15,148 | 271 | 3,007 | 18,426 | ||||||||||||||
| Total net operating income(2) | $ | 24,056 | $ | 72,585 | $ | 22,255 | $ | 31,531 | $ | 150,427 | |||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 733 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | (144 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (47,286 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (76,936 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (10,943 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale | 1,175 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 3,724 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 20,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 20,750 | |||||||||||||||||
| Period Ended September 30, 2011 | Multifamily | Office | Medical Office | Retail | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Same-store net operating income(3) | $ | 23,229 | $ | 60,897 | $ | 22,788 | $ | 26,284 | $ | 133,198 | |||||||||
| Add: Net operating income from non-same-store properties(3) | — | 5,518 | (21 | ) | 372 | 5,869 | |||||||||||||
| Total net operating income(2) | $ | 23,229 | $ | 66,415 | $ | 22,767 | $ | 26,656 | $ | 139,067 | |||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 886 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | (3,571 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (50,071 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (66,777 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (11,588 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale | 10,833 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 56,639 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (1,138 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 74,280 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (85 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 74,195 | |||||||||||||||||
| The following table contains a reconciliation of net income attributable to the controlling interests to core funds from operations for the periods presented: | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended  September 30, | Nine Months Ended  September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the controlling interests | $ | 9,561 | $ | 63,008 | $ | 20,750 | $ | 74,195 | ||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate depreciation and amortization | 26,127 | 23,108 | 76,936 | 66,777 | ||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations: | ||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | (3,724 | ) | (56,639 | ) | (3,724 | ) | (56,639 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | — | (35 | ) | — | 1,138 | |||||||||||
| Real estate impairment | — | — | — | 599 | ||||||||||||
| Real estate depreciation and amortization | 91 | 1,314 | 867 | 8,353 | ||||||||||||
| Funds from operations(1) | 32,055 | 30,756 | 94,829 | 94,423 | ||||||||||||
| Add/(deduct): | ||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | (164 | ) | 1,600 | 144 | 3,571 | |||||||||||
| Core funds from operations(1) | $ | 31,891 | $ | 32,356 | $ | 94,973 | $ | 97,994 | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended  September 30, | Nine Months Ended  September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| Per share data attributable to the controlling interests: | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Funds from operations | (Basic) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.42 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.42 | ||||||||
| Core FFO | (Basic) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.48 | |||||||
| (Diluted) | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.48 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 66,246 | 66,017 | 66,227 | 65,953 | ||||||||||||
| Fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 66,379 | 66,064 | 66,363 | 65,987 | ||||||||||||