SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-6622

 

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MARYLAND   53-0261100
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

6110 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD, SUITE 800, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND   20852
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (301) 984-9400

 

 


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) 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 Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).

 

YES x    NO ¨

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date, July 31, 2004.

 

SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 41,768,838

 


 

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INDEX

 

         Page

Part I: Financial Information

    

Item l.

 

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

    
   

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

   4
   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   5
   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   6
   

Notes to Financial Statements

   7

Item 2.

 

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

   19

Item 3.

 

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Financial Market Risk

   38

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   39

Part II: Other Information

    

Item l.

 

Legal Proceedings

   40

Item 2.

 

Changes in Securities

   40

Item 3.

 

Defaults upon Senior Securities

   40

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   40

Item 5.

 

Other Information

   40

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   40

Signatures

   42

 

Part I

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The information furnished in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, Statements of Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The accompanying financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes for the three years ended December 31, 2003 included in the Trust’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

(Unaudited)

June 30,

2004


   

December 31,

2003


 

Assets

                

Land

   $ 212,993     $ 210,366  

Building and improvements

     864,101       842,501  
    


 


Total real estate, at cost

     1,077,094       1,052,867  

Accumulated depreciation

     (195,749 )     (177,640 )
    


 


Total investment in real estate, net

     881,345       875,227  

Cash and cash equivalents

     8,336       5,486  

Rents and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,772 and $2,674, respectively

     20,983       18,397  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     26,802       28,979  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 937,466     $ 928,089  
    


 


Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   $ 22,912     $ 19,068  

Advance rents

     5,363       5,322  

Tenant security deposits

     6,229       6,168  

Mortgage notes payable

     141,271       142,182  

Line of credit

     13,250       —    

Notes payable

     375,000       375,000  
    


 


Total liabilities

     564,025       547,740  
    


 


Minority interest

     1,615       1,601  
    


 


Shareholders’ Equity

                

Shares of beneficial interest; $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: 41,769 and 41,607 shares issued and outstanding

     418       416  

Additional paid-in capital

     400,713       396,462  

Distributions in excess of net income

     (25,840 )     (16,272 )

Less: Deferred compensation on restricted shares

     (3,465 )     (1,858 )
    


 


Total Shareholders’ Equity

     371,826       378,748  
    


 


Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 937,466     $ 928,089  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(UNAUDITED)

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,


  

Six Months Ended

June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Revenue

                           

Real estate rental revenue

   $ 44,829    $ 39,481    $ 89,205    $ 78,442

Other income

     115      132      180      240
    

  

  

  

       44,944      39,613      89,385      78,682

Expenses

                           

Real estate expenses

     13,400      11,235      26,863      22,838

Interest expense

     8,614      7,581      17,189      14,628

Depreciation and amortization

     10,121      8,245      19,993      16,318

General and administrative

     1,727      1,264      2,956      2,396
    

  

  

  

       33,862      28,325      67,001      56,180
    

  

  

  

Net income

   $ 11,082    $ 11,288    $ 22,384    $ 22,502
    

  

  

  

Net income per share – basic

   $ 0.27    $ 0.29    $ 0.54    $ 0.57
    

  

  

  

Net income per share – diluted

   $ 0.26    $ 0.29    $ 0.54    $ 0.57
    

  

  

  

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     41,638      39,241      41,605      39,207

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     41,838      39,452      41,831      39,387

Dividends paid per share

   $ 0.3925    $ 0.3725    $ 0.7650    $ 0.7250
    

  

  

  

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Shares

   Par Value

  

Deferred

Compensation


   

Additional

Paid in

Capital


  

Distributions

In Excess of

Net Income


   

Shareholders’

Equity


 

Balance, December 31, 2003

   41,607    $ 416    $ (1,858 )   $ 396,462    $ (16,272 )   $ 378,748  

Net income

   —        —        —         —        22,384       22,384  

Dividends

   —        —        —         —        (31,952 )     (31,952 )

Share options exercised

   60      1      —         2,389      —         2,390  

Share grants, net of share grant amortization

   102      1      (1,607 )     1,862      —         256  
    
  

  


 

  


 


Balance, June 30, 2004

   41,769    $ 418    $ (3,465 )   $ 400,713    $ (25,840 )   $ 371,826  
    
  

  


 

  


 


 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

    

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Cash Flow From Operating Activities

                

Net income

   $ 22,384     $ 22,502  

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

                

Depreciation and amortization

     19,993       16,318  

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

     519       972  

Amortization and accrual of share grants

     291       108  

Changes in other assets

     (1,029 )     (939 )

Changes in other liabilities

     3,924       2,184  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     46,082       41,145  
    


 


Cash Flow From Investing Activities

                

Real estate acquisitions, net*

     (11,682 )     (5,164 )

Capital improvements to real estate

     (14,281 )     (9,938 )

Non-real estate capital improvements

     (46 )     (61 )
    


 


Cash used in investing activities

     (26,009 )     (15,163 )
    


 


Cash Flow From Financing Activities

                

Line of credit (repayments)/borrowings, net

     13,250       (50,750 )

Dividends paid

     (31,952 )     (28,446 )

Principal payments – mortgage notes payable

     (911 )     (575 )

Net proceeds from debt offering

     —         59,369  

Net proceeds from the exercise of share options

     2,390       2,013  
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (17,223 )     (18,389 )
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     2,850       7,593  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     5,486       13,076  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 8,336     $ 20,669  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid for interest

   $ 14,034     $ 13,342  
    


 


 

Non-cash Transactions:

 

* On January 24, 2003, WRIT purchased Fullerton Industrial Center for an acquisition cost of $10.6 million. WRIT assumed a mortgage in the amount of $6.6 million, fair valued at $6.8 million, and paid the balance in cash. The $6.6 million of assumed mortgage is not included in the $5.2 million amount shown as 2003 acquisitions or in the amount shown as the net proceeds from debt offering.

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1: NATURE OF BUSINESS

 

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (“WRIT,” the “Company” or the “Trust”), a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust, is a self-administered, self-managed equity real estate investment trust, successor to a trust organized in 1960. Our business consists of the ownership of income-producing real estate properties in the greater Washington – Baltimore region. We own a diversified portfolio of office buildings, retail centers, multifamily buildings and industrial/flex properties.

 

Federal Income Taxes

 

We qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and intend to continue to qualify as such. To maintain our status as a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. When selling properties, we have the option of (i) reinvesting the sale price of properties sold, allowing for a deferral of income taxes on the sale, (ii) paying out capital gains to the shareholders with no tax to the company or (iii) treating the capital gains as having been distributed to the shareholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed and allocating the tax paid as a credit to the shareholders. We distributed 100% of our 2003 ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. There were no capital gains in 2003.

 

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In addition, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

Within these notes to the financial statements, we refer to the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 as the “2004 Quarter” and “2004 Period,” respectively, and the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 as the “2003 Quarter” and “2003 Period,” respectively.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Residential properties are leased under operating leases with terms of generally one year or less, and commercial properties are leased under operating leases with average terms of three to five years. We recognize rental income and rental abatements from our residential and commercial leases when earned on a straight-line basis in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 13 “Accounting for Leases.” We record a provision for losses on accounts receivable equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. This estimate is based on our historical experience and a review of the current status of the company’s receivables. Percentage rents, which represent additional rents based on gross tenant sales, are recognized when tenants’ sales exceed specified thresholds.

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,” sales are recognized at closing only when sufficient down payments have been obtained, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and we have no significant continuing involvement. The gain or loss resulting from the sale of properties is included in net income at the time of sale.

 

We recognize cost reimbursement income from pass-through expenses on an accrual basis over the periods in which the expenses were incurred. Pass-through expenses are comprised of real estate taxes, operating expenses and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by tenants in accordance with specific allowable costs per tenant lease agreements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

Minority Interest

 

We entered into an operating agreement with a member of the entity that previously owned Northern Virginia Industrial Park in conjunction with the acquisition of this property in May 1998. This resulted in a minority ownership interest in this property based upon defined company ownership units at the date of purchase. The operating agreement was amended and restated in 2002 resulting in a reduced minority ownership percentage interest. We account for this activity by allocating the minority owner’s percentage ownership interest of the net income of the property to minority interest included in our general and administrative expenses, thereby reducing net income. Minority interest expense was $38,000 and $46,000 for the 2004 Quarter and the 2003 Quarter, respectively, and $77,000 and $86,000 for the 2004 Period and the 2003 Period, respectively. Quarterly distributions are made to the minority owner equal to the quarterly dividend per share for each ownership unit.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Costs associated with the issuance of mortgage and other notes and fees associated with the lines of credit are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method which approximates the effective interest rate method over the term of the related debt and are included in interest expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

 

Deferred Leasing Costs

 

Costs associated with the successful negotiation of leases are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases.

 

Real Estate and Depreciation

 

Buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 28 to 50 years. All capital improvement expenditures associated with replacements, improvements, or major repairs to real property that extend its useful life are capitalized and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 30 years. All tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the improvements or the term of the related tenant lease. Real estate depreciation expense for the 2004 Quarter and 2003 Quarter was $9.2 million and $7.4 million, respectively, and $18.4 million and $14.7 million for the 2004 Period and 2003 Period, respectively. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

We capitalize interest costs recognized on borrowing obligations while qualifying assets are being readied for their intended use in accordance with SFAS No. 34, “Capitalization of Interest Cost.” Total interest expense capitalized to real estate assets related to development and major renovation activities was $254,000 and $50,000 for the 2004 Quarter and 2003 Quarter, respectively, and $332,000 and $86,000 for the 2004 Period and 2003 Period, respectively. Interest capitalized is amortized over the useful life of the related underlying assets upon those assets being placed into service.

 

We recognize impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the net undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. If such carrying amount is in excess of the estimated cash flows from the operation and disposal of the property, we would recognize an impairment loss equivalent to an amount required to adjust the carrying amount to the estimated fair market value. There were no property impairments recognized during the 2004 Period and 2003 Period.

 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair values, based on SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair values of acquired buildings are determined on an “as-if-vacant” basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated rental and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. The “as-if-vacant” fair value is allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on property tax assessments and other relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property.

 

The fair value of in-place leases consists of the following components – (1) the estimated cost to us to replace the leases, including foregone rents during the period of finding a new tenant, foregone recovery of tenant pass-throughs, tenant improvements, and other direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant (referred to as “Tenant Origination Cost”); (2) estimated leasing commissions associated with obtaining a new tenant (referred to as “Leasing Commissions”); (3) the

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

above/at/below market cash flow of the leases, determined by comparing the projected cash flows of the leases in place to projected cash flows of comparable market-rate leases (referred to as “Net Lease Intangible”); and (4) the value, if any, of customer relationships, determined based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the tenant (referred to as “Customer Relationship Value”). The amounts used to calculate Tenant Origination Cost, Leasing Commissions, and Net Lease Intangible are discounted using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired. Tenant Origination Costs are included in Real Estate Assets on our balance sheet and are amortized as depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the underlying leases. Leasing Commissions are classified as Other Assets and are amortized as amortization expense on a straight line basis over the remaining life of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible assets are classified as Other Assets and are amortized on a straight-line basis as a decrease to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the remaining term of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible liabilities are classified as Other Liabilities and are amortized on a straight-line basis as an increase to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the remaining term of the underlying leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portions of the Tenant Origination Cost, Leasing Commissions, and Net Lease Intangible associated with that lease are written off to depreciation expense, amortization expense, and rental revenue, respectively. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, Tenant Origination Costs net of accumulated depreciation totaled $4.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively, Leasing Commissions net of accumulated amortization totaled $3.3 million and $3.6 million, respectively, Net Lease Intangible assets net of accumulated amortization totaled $2.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively, Net Lease Intangible liabilities net of accumulated amortization totaled $2.8 million and $3.2 million, respectively, and $0 had been assigned to Customer Relationship Value.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

We maintain Share Grant Plans and Incentive Stock Option Plans (the “Plans”), which include qualified and non-qualified options and deferred shares for eligible employees.

 

Shares are granted to officers and trustees under the Share Grant Plans. Officer share grants vest over 5 years in annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant. Trustee share grants are fully vested immediately upon date of share grant. We recognize compensation expense for share grants over the vesting period equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of issuance. The unvested portion of officer share grants is recognized as deferred compensation.

 

Stock options are issued annually to trustees and non-officer key employees under the Stock Option Plans, and historically to officers. The options vest over a 2-year period in annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant. Stock options are accounted for in accordance with APB 25, whereby if options are priced at fair market value or above at the date of grant and if other requirements are met then the plans are considered fixed and no compensation expense is recognized. Accordingly, we have recognized no compensation cost.

 

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” which amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” SFAS No. 148 allows for three methods of transition for those companies that adopt SFAS No. 123’s provisions for fair value recognition. In accordance with SFAS No. 148, we will continue to disclose the required pro forma information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 148, the following table presents the effect on net income and net income per share had we determined compensation cost for the Plans consistent with SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”:

 

    

For the Quarter

ended June 30,


   

For the Period

ended June 30,


 

Pro-forma Information


   2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 
(In thousands, except per share data)                         

Net income, as reported

   $ 11,082     $ 11,288     $ 22,384     $ 22,502  

Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income

     167       54       291       108  

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method

     (259 )     (243 )     (476 )     (486 )
    


 


 


 


Pro-forma net income

   $ 10,990     $ 11,099     $ 22,199     $ 22,124  
    


 


 


 


Earnings per share:

                                

Basic – as reported

   $ 0.27     $ 0.29     $ 0.54     $ 0.57  

Basic – pro-forma

   $ 0.26     $ 0.28     $ 0.53     $ 0.56  

Diluted – as reported

   $ 0.26     $ 0.29     $ 0.54     $ 0.57  

Diluted – pro-forma

   $ 0.26     $ 0.28     $ 0.53     $ 0.56  

 

Earnings Per Common Share

 

We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” “Basic earnings per share” is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. “Diluted earnings per share” is computed as net income divided by the total weighted-average common shares outstanding plus the effect of dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding for the period. Dilutive common equivalent shares reflect the assumed issuance of additional common shares pursuant to certain of our share based compensation plans that could potentially reduce or “dilute” earnings per share, based on the treasury stock method.

 

Use of Estimates in the Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 3: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

 

Our real estate investment portfolio, at cost, consists of properties located in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia as follows (in thousands):

 

    

June 30,

2004


  

December 31,

2003


Office

   $ 648,850    $ 642,102

Retail

     144,420      142,215

Multifamily

     122,015      118,403

Industrial/Flex

     161,809      150,147
    

  

     $ 1,077,094    $ 1,052,867
    

  

 

Our results of operations are dependent on the overall economic health of our markets, tenants and the specific segments in which we own properties. These segments include commercial office, retail, multifamily and industrial. All sectors are affected by external economic factors, such as inflation, consumer confidence, unemployment rates, etc., as well as by changing tenant and consumer requirements.

 

WRIT acquired the following property during 2004:

 

Acquisition Date


  

Property

Name


  

Property

Type


  

Rentable

Square Feet


  

Contract

Purchase Price

(in thousands)


March 2004

   8880 Gorman Road    Industrial    140,700    $11,500

 

We accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. As discussed in Note 2, we allocate the purchase price to the related physical assets (land, building and tenant improvements) and in-place leases (tenant origination costs, leasing commissions, and net lease intangible assets/liabilities) based on their fair values, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” Our acquisition of Gorman Road resulted in the recognition of $0.2 million in tenant origination costs, $0.2 million in leasing commissions, and a $0.5 million net intangible lease asset. Gorman Road’s results of operations are included in the income statement as of the March 10, 2004 acquisition date.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 4: MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE

 

    

June 30,

2004


  

December 31,

2003


On November 30, 1998, we assumed a $9.2 million mortgage note payable and a $12.4 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for our acquisition of Woodburn Medical Park I and II. Both mortgages bear interest at 7.69% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until September 15, 2005, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.    $ 18,957    $ 19,245
On September 20, 1999, we assumed an $8.7 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for our acquisition of the Avondale Apartments. The mortgage bears interest at 7.88% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until November 1, 2005, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.      7,796      7,910
On September 27, 1999, we executed a $50.0 million mortgage note payable secured by Munson Hill Towers, Country Club Towers, Roosevelt Towers, Park Adams Apartments and the Ashby of McLean. The mortgage bears interest at 7.14% per annum and interest only is payable monthly until October 1, 2009, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.      50,000      50,000
On November 1, 2001, we assumed an $8.5 million mortgage note payable, with an estimated fair value of $9.3 million, as partial consideration for our acquisition of Sullyfield Commerce Center. The mortgage bears interest at 9.00% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until February 1, 2007, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.      8,634      8,776
On January 24, 2003, we assumed a $6.6 million mortgage note payable, with an estimated fair value of $6.8 million, as partial consideration for our acquisition of Fullerton Industrial Center. The mortgage bears interest at 6.77% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until September 1, 2006, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.      6,582      6,670
On October 9, 2003, we assumed a $36.1 million mortgage note payable and a $13.7 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for our acquisition of the Prosperity Medical Centers. The mortgages bear interest at 5.36% per annum and 5.34% per annum respectively. Principal and interest are payable monthly until May 1, 2013, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full.      49,302      49,581
    

  

     $ 141,271    $ 142,182
    

  

 

Total carrying amount of the above mortgaged properties was $221.0 million and $218.3 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

Scheduled principal payments for the remaining six months in 2004 and the remaining years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

     (in thousands)

2004

   $ 1,047

2005

     27,549

2006

     7,388

2007

     8,642

2008

     834

Thereafter

     95,811
    

Total

   $ 141,271
    

 

NOTE 5: UNSECURED LINES OF CREDIT PAYABLE

 

 

As of June 30, 2004, WRIT had two unsecured lines of credit: a $25.0 million line of credit (“Credit Facility No. 1”) and a $50.0 million line of credit (“Credit Facility No. 2”).

 

Credit Facility No. 1

 

We had $13.3 million outstanding during the quarter ended and as of June 30, 2004 related to Credit Facility No. 1. At June 30, 2004, $11.7 million of this commitment was unused and available for subsequent acquisitions or capital improvements. Of the $13.3 million outstanding, $11.0 million was borrowed in March 2004 to fund the acquisition of 8880 Gorman Road and $2.3 million was borrowed to fund certain capital improvements to real estate. Advances under this agreement bore interest at LIBOR plus a spread based on the credit rating on our publicly issued debt. All outstanding advances were due and payable upon maturity in July 2004. Interest only payments were due and payable generally on a monthly basis. We recognized $59,900 in interest expense for the 2004 Quarter and $72,200 for the 2004 Period, representing an average interest rate of 1.8% per annum on the outstanding balance. We recognized $0 and $94,100 in interest expense for the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, respectively, representing an average interest rate of 2.0% per annum on the outstanding balance.

 

Credit Facility No. 1 required us to pay the lender unused line of credit fees ranging from 0.225% to 0.400% per annum according to a sliding scale based on usage and the credit rating on our publicly issued debt. These fees were payable quarterly. During the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period, we recognized unused commitment fees of $6,600 and $27,700, respectively. During the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, we recognized unused commitment fees of $23,200 and $26,800, respectively.

 

On July 21, 2004, we closed a new $50.0 million line of credit with Bank One, NA and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. This facility, referred to as the “New Credit Facility No. 1,” replaces Credit Facility No. 1.

 

The New Credit Facility No. 1 requires us to pay the lender an annual facility fee on the total commitment ranging from 0.15% to 0.25% per annum according to a sliding scale based on the credit rating on our publicly issued debt. These fees are payable quarterly. Advances under this agreement bear interest at LIBOR plus a spread based on the credit rating on our publicly issued debt. All outstanding advances are due and payable upon maturity in July 2007. Interest only payments are due and payable on a monthly basis.

 

Credit Facility No. 2

 

During the 2004 Period and at June 30, 2004, the entire $50.0 million of this commitment was unused and available for subsequent acquisitions or capital improvements. Advances under this agreement bear interest at LIBOR plus a spread or an advance can be converted into a term loan based upon a Treasury rate plus a spread. All outstanding advances are due and payable upon maturity in July 2005. Interest only payments are due and payable generally on a monthly basis. During the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period, no interest expense on the outstanding balance was recognized. During the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, we recognized interest expense of $0 and $138,000, respectively, representing an average interest rate of 2.2% per annum on the outstanding balance.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

Credit Facility No. 2 requires us to pay the lender unused line of credit fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.25% per annum according to a sliding scale based on the credit rating on our publicly issued debt. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. During the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period, we recognized $25,300 and $50,800, respectively in unused commitment fees on this facility. During the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, we recognized $25,300 and $37,000, respectively, in unused commitment fees.

 

Credit Facility No. 1 and No. 2 contain certain financial and non-financial covenants, all of which we have met as of June 30, 2004.

 

The covenants under our line of credit agreements require us to insure our properties against loss or damage in the amount of the replacement cost of the improvements at the properties. The covenants for the notes discussed in Note 6, which follows, require us to keep all of our insurable properties insured against loss or damage at least equal to their then full insurable value. We have a separate insurance policy which provides terrorism coverage; however, our financial condition and results of operations are subject to the risks associated with acts of terrorism and the potential for uninsured losses as the result of any such acts. Effective November 26, 2002, under this existing coverage, any losses caused by certified acts of terrorism would be partially reimbursed by the United States under a formula established by Federal law. Under this formula the United States pays 90% of covered terrorism losses exceeding the statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance provider. If the aggregate amount of insured losses under the Act exceeds $100.0 billion during the applicable period for all insured and insurers combined, then each insurance provider will not be liable for payment of any amount which exceeds the aggregate amount of $100.0 billion. This legislation expires in November 2005.

 

NOTE 6: NOTES PAYABLE

 

On August 13, 1996 we sold $50.0 million of 7.125% 7-year unsecured notes due August 13, 2003, and $50.0 million of 7.25% unsecured 10-year notes due August 13, 2006. The 7-year notes were sold at 99.107% of par and the 10-year notes were sold at 98.166% of par. Net proceeds to the Trust after deducting underwriting expenses were $97.6 million. The 7-year notes, which we paid off at maturity in August 2003 with an advance under Credit Facility No. 2, bore an effective interest rate of 7.46%. The 10-year notes due in August 2006 bear an effective interest rate of 7.49%.

 

On February 20, 1998 we sold $50.0 million of 7.25% unsecured notes due February 25, 2028 at 98.653% to yield approximately 7.36%. We also sold $60.0 million in unsecured Mandatory Par Put Remarketed Securities (“MOPPRS”) at an effective borrowing rate through the remarketing date (February 2008) of approximately 6.74%. Our costs of the borrowings and related closed hedge settlements of approximately $7.2 million are amortized over the lives of the notes using the effective interest method. These notes do not require any principal payment and are due in full at maturity.

 

On November 6, 2000 we sold $55.0 million of 7.78% unsecured notes due November 2004. The notes bear an effective interest rate of 7.89%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $54.8 million. We used the proceeds of these notes to repay advances on our lines of credit.

 

On March 17, 2003, we sold $60.0 million of 5.125% unsecured notes due March 2013. The notes bear an effective interest rate of 5.23%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $59.1 million. We used portions of the proceeds of these notes to repay advances on our lines of credit and to fund general corporate purposes.

 

On December 11, 2003, we sold $100.0 million of 5.25% unsecured notes due January 2014. The notes bear an effective interest rate of 5.34%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $99.3 million. We used the proceeds of these notes to repay advances on our lines of credit.

 

These notes contain certain financial and non-financial covenants, all of which we have met as of June 30, 2004.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

Scheduled maturity dates of the securities for the remaining six months in 2004 and the remaining years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2004

   $ 55,000

2005

     —  

2006

     50,000

2007

     —  

2008

     60,000

Thereafter

     210,000
    

     $ 375,000
    

 

NOTE 7: BENEFIT PLANS

 

During 1996, we adopted an Incentive Compensation Plan that provides for our senior personnel share options under the Incentive Stock Option Plan and share grants under the Share Grant Plan based on our financial performance. Under the Incentive Stock Option Plan, stock options are issued annually to trustees and non-officer key employees. These options, which are issued at market price on the date of grant, vest 50% after year one and 50% after year two and expire ten years following the date of grant. The Share Grant Plan is maintained for officers and trustees. Officer share grants vest over 5 years in annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant. The unvested portion is recognized as deferred compensation in the accompanying Statement of Shareholders’ Equity. Trustee share grants are fully vested upon issuance and compensation expense for these grants is fully recognized upon issuance based upon the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant.

 

We have a Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”), which permits all eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Under the 401(k) Plan, we may make discretionary contributions on behalf of eligible employees. During the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period, we made contributions of $69,000 and $136,000, respectively, to the 401(k) Plan. For the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, we made contributions to the 401(k) Plan of $61,000 and $135,000, respectively.

 

We adopted a split dollar life insurance plan for officers, excluding the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), in 2000. It is intended that we will recover our costs from the life insurance policies at death prior to retirement, termination prior to retirement or retirement at age 65. We have an interest in the cash value and death benefit of each policy to the extent of the sum of premium payments we have made.

 

We have adopted a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for the officers and members of the Board of Trustees. The plan allows for a deferral of a percentage of annual cash compensation and trustee fees. The deferred compensation liability was $1.0 million and $0.9 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

We established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) effective July 1, 2002 for the benefit of the CEO. In accordance with the requirements of SFAS 87, we recognized $0.1 million in both the 2004 Quarter and 2003 Quarter and $0.2 million in both the 2004 Period and 2003 Period, as the current service cost.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 8: EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per average share and diluted average shares (in thousands, except per share data):

 

    

For the Quarter

ended June 30,


  

For the Period

ended June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Numerator for basic and diluted per share calculations:

                           

Net income

   $ 11,082    $ 11,288    $ 22,384    $ 22,502

Denominator for basic and diluted per share calculations:

                           

Denominator for basic per share amounts – weighted average shares

     41,638      39,241      41,605      39,207

Effect of dilutive securities:

                           

Employee stock option and share grant awards

     200      211      226      180
    

  

  

  

Denominator for diluted per share amounts

     41,838      39,452      41,831      39,387
    

  

  

  

Net income per share

                           

Basic

   $ 0.27    $ 0.29    $ 0.54    $ 0.57

Diluted

   $ 0.26    $ 0.29    $ 0.54    $ 0.57

 

NOTE 9: SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

We have four reportable segments: Office Buildings, Retail Centers, Multifamily Properties and Industrial/Flex Centers. Office Buildings, which include medical office buildings, provide office space for various types of businesses and professions. Retail Centers are typically neighborhood grocery store or drug store anchored retail centers. Multifamily Properties provide housing for families throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. Industrial/Flex Centers are used for flex-office, warehousing and distribution type facilities.

 

The real estate revenue as a percentage of total for each of the four reportable segments are as follows:

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


   

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Office Buildings

   56 %   52 %   56 %   51 %

Retail Centers

   15 %   16 %   15 %   17 %

Multifamily Properties

   16 %   18 %   16 %   18 %

Industrial/Flex Centers

   13 %   14 %   13 %   14 %

 

The real estate assets as a percentage of total for each of the four reportable segments are as follows:

 

    

June 30,

2004


   

December 31,

2003


 

Office Buildings

   60 %   61 %

Retail Centers

   14 %   14 %

Multifamily Properties

   11 %   11 %

Industrial/Flex Centers

   15 %   14 %

 

The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2. We evaluate performance based upon operating income from the combined properties in each segment. Our reportable segments are consolidations of similar properties. They are managed separately because each segment requires different operating, pricing and leasing strategies. All of these properties have been acquired separately and are incorporated into the applicable segment.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

Segment Information:

 

    

(in thousands)

Quarter Ended June 30, 2004


               
     Office
Buildings


   Retail
Centers


   Multifamily

   Industrial/Flex
Center


   Corporate And
Other


    Consolidated

Revenue

                                          

Real estate rental revenue

   $ 25,005    $ 6,803    $ 7,176    $ 5,845    $ —       $ 44,829

Other income

     —        —        —        —        115       115
    

  

  

  

  


 

     $ 25,005    $ 6,803    $ 7,176    $ 5,845    $ 115     $ 44,944

Expenses

                                          

Real estate expenses

     7,700      1,576      2,817    $ 1,307      —         13,400

Interest expense

     1,106      —        1,066      252      6,190       8,614

Depreciation and amortization

     6,415      909      1,197      1,361      239       10,121

General and administration

     —        —        —        —        1,727       1,727
    

  

  

  

  


 

       15,221      2,485      5,080      2,920      8,156       33,862

Net Income

   $ 9,784    $ 4,318    $ 2,096    $ 2,925    $ (8,041 )   $ 11,082
    

  

  

  

  


 

Capital expenditures

   $ 3,844    $ 1,191    $ 2,146    $ 323    $ 21     $ 7,525
    

  

  

  

  


 

Total assets

   $ 568,439    $ 127,495    $ 84,504    $ 138,221    $ 18,807     $ 937,466
    

  

  

  

  


 

    

(in thousands)

Quarter Ended June 30, 2003


               
     Office
Buildings


   Retail
Centers


   Multifamily

   Industrial/Flex
Centers


   Corporate And
Other


    Consolidated

Revenue

                                          

Real estate rental revenue

   $ 20,529    $ 6,481    $ 7,069    $ 5,402    $ —       $ 39,481

Other income

     —        —        —        —        132       132
    

  

  

  

  


 

       20,529      6,481      7,069    $ 5,402      132       39,613

Expenses

                                          

Real estate expenses

     5,863      1,440      2,738      1,194      —         11,235

Interest expense

     381      —        1,071      258      5,871       7,581

Depreciation and amortization

     4,520      888      1,091      1,321      425       8,245

General and administration

     —        —        —        —        1,264       1,264
    

  

  

  

  


 

       10,764      2,328      4,900      2,773      7,560       28,325

Net Income

   $ 9,765    $ 4,153    $ 2,169    $ 2,629    $ (7,428 )   $ 11,288
    

  

  

  

  


 

Capital expenditures

   $ 3,359    $ 540    $ 1,536    $ 301    $ 35     $ 5,771
    

  

  

  

  


 

Total assets

   $ 397,984    $ 127,486    $ 81,384    $ 130,536    $ 32,770     $ 770,160
    

  

  

  

  


 

 

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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2004

(UNAUDITED)

 

    

(in thousands)

Period Ended June 30, 2004


               
     Office
Buildings


   Retail
Centers


   Multifamily

   Industrial/Flex
Centers


  

Corporate

And Other


    Consolidated

Revenue

                                          

Real estate rental revenue

   $ 49,857    $ 13,569    $ 14,234    $ 11,545    $ —       $ 89,205

Other income

     —        —        —        —        180       180
    

  

  

  

  


 

     $ 49,857    $ 13,569    $ 14,234      11,545      180     $ 89,385

Expenses

                                          

Real estate expenses

     15,443      3,052      5,706      2,662      —         26,863

Interest expense

     2,095      —        2,135      505      12,454       17,189

Depreciation and amortization

     12,582      1,836      2,393      2,666      516       19,993

General and administration

     —        —        —        —        2,956       2,956
    

  

  

  

  


 

       30,120      4,888      10,234      5,833      15,926       67,001

Net Income

   $ 19,737    $ 8,681    $ 4,000      5,712      (15,746 )   $ 22,384
    

  

  

  

  


 

Capital expenditures (excluding real estate acquisitions)

   $ 7,731    $ 2,277    $ 3,612    $ 661    $ 46     $ 14,327
    

  

  

  

  


 

    

(in thousands)

Period Ended June 30, 2003


               
     Office
Buildings


   Retail
Centers


   Multifamily

   Industrial/Flex
Centers


  

Corporate

And Other


    Consolidated

Revenue

                                          

Real estate rental revenue

   $ 40,268    $ 13,187    $ 14,172    $ 10,815    $ —       $ 78,442

Other income

     —        —        —        —        240       240
    

  

  

  

  


 

       40,268      13,187      14,172      10,815      240       78,682

Expenses

                                          

Real estate expenses

     11,965      2,941      5,419      2,513      —         22,838

Interest expense

     704      —        2,144      495      11,285       14,628

Depreciation and amortization

     8,917      1,758      2,151      2,652      840       16,318

General and administration

     —        —        —        —        2,396       2,396
    

  

  

  

  


 

       21,586      4,699      9,714      5,660      14,521       56,180

Net Income

   $ 18,682    $ 8,488    $ 4,458    $ 5,155    $ (14,281 )   $ 22,502
    

  

  

  

  


 

Capital expenditures (excluding real estate acquisitions)

   $ 5,514    $ 893    $ 3,205    $ 326    $ 61     $ 9,999
    

  

  

  

  


 

 

NOTE 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On July 21, 2004, we closed a new $50.0 million line of credit with Bank One, NA and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. This facility, referred to as the “New Credit Facility No. 1” replaces Credit Facility No. 1. Refer to Note 5: Unsecured Lines of Credit Payable, for additional information.

 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the notes thereto included elsewhere herein.

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to useful lives of real estate assets, cost reimbursement income, bad debts, impairment, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

 

The discussion that follows is based on our consolidated results of operations for the three months (hereinafter referred to as the “Quarter”) and six months (hereinafter referred to as the “Period”) ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for the forward looking statements contained herein. Forward looking statements include statements in this report preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “project,” “will” and other similar expressions. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors”, could affect our future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements: (a) the economic health of our tenants; (b) the economic health of the Greater Washington-Baltimore region, or other markets we may enter, including the effects of changes in Federal government spending; (c) the supply of competing properties; (d) inflation; (e) consumer confidence; (f) unemployment rates; (g) consumer tastes and preferences; (h) stock price and interest rate fluctuations; (i) our future capital requirements; (j) compliance with applicable laws, including those concerning the environment and access by persons with disabilities; (k) changes in general economic and business conditions; (l) terrorist attacks or actions; (m) acts of war; (n) weather conditions; and (o) the effects of changes in capital availability to the technology and biotechnology sectors of the economy. We undertake no obligation to update our forward looking statements or risk factors to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Overview

 

Our revenues are derived primarily from the ownership and operation of income-producing real properties in the greater Washington/Baltimore region. As of June 30, 2004, we owned a diversified portfolio of 67 properties, consisting of 11 retail centers, 29 office buildings, 18 industrial complexes and 9 multifamily buildings, totaling 9.8 million net rentable square feet. We have a fundamental strategy of regional focus, diversification by property type and conservative capital management.

 

When evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, management focuses on the following financial and non-financial indicators, discussed in further detail herein:

 

  Net Operating Income (“NOI”) by segment. NOI is calculated as real estate rental revenue less real estate operating expenses.

 

  Economic occupancy and rental rates.

 

  Leasing activity – new leases, renewals and expirations.

 

  Funds From Operations (“FFO”), a supplemental measure to Net Income.

 

Our results in the 2004 Quarter benefitted from the $188.3 million in acquisitions we completed in 2003 and year-to-date in 2004, while the performance of our core portfolio (consisting of properties owned for the entirety of the second quarter of 2004 and the same time period in 2003) generally reflected market conditions in our region. The regional office market, particularly Northern Virginia, showed improvement during the quarter due to increased spending by the Federal government on Homeland Security and defense, as evidenced by the execution of large leases by General Services Administration and large government contractors. However, there remains significant vacancy in the Northern Virginia market to be absorbed before the market approaches equilibrium and the return of rental rate growth. This trend is reflected in our Northern Virginia office portfolio, which was 87% leased (calculated as the percentage of physical net rentable area leased) at quarter end, compared to 96% in our Washington, DC portfolio. The Washington DC office market was the strongest in our region, as increased absorption primarily by the Federal government and large law firms offset substantial increases to supply. While overall leasing activity in the suburban Maryland market improved, it was less than robust as the pace of economic recovery

 

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has been slower than anticipated and there has been no significant demand from National Institutes of Health and its subcontractors. Our Maryland office portfolio was 85% leased at quarter end due to large vacancies at our Maryland Trade Center properties, which, with 123,000 square feet vacant plus an additional 79,300 expiring by year-end, remain our greatest leasing challenge — the leased percentage in our Maryland portfolio excluding these properties was 90%. The retail market continues to be strong in the region with nominal vacancies - our retail portfolio was 97% leased at quarter end. The region’s multifamily market continued to be affected by excess supply in suburban Maryland, while conditions generally improved in Washington, DC and Virginia, where the majority of our portfolio is located. Six of our nine multifamily properties realized higher occupancy during the quarter as compared to the same quarter last year. The industrial market continued to improve during the quarter. Our industrial portfolio achieved its second sequential quarter of positive occupancy and NOI growth. Our redevelopment pipeline includes Westminster Shopping Center, where we have a 37,000 square foot space for a national grocery store chain under construction, and Rosslyn Towers, our planned mixed-use residential and retail community (formerly known as WRIT Rosslyn Center) in Virginia.

 

GENERAL

 

During the 2004 Period, we completed the following significant transactions:

 

  The acquisition of one Industrial property, for an aggregate investment of $11.7 million, adding approximately 141,700 square feet of rentable space.

 

  The execution of new leases for 623,000 square feet of office, retail and industrial space, combined.

 

During the 2003 Period, we completed the following significant transactions:

 

  The acquisition of one Industrial property, for an aggregate investment of $10.6 million, adding 137,000 square feet of rentable space, and one Retail property, for an aggregate investment of $1.1 million, to complete our ownership of the entire block of 800 South Washington Street, which is now under development.

 

  The issuance of $60.0 million of 5.125% senior unsecured notes in March 2003.

 

  The lease of 116,000 square feet to Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. at 7900 Westpark Drive.

 

  The execution of new leases (including Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.) for 799,000 square feet of office, retail and industrial space, combined.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Residential properties are leased under operating leases with terms of generally one year or less, and commercial properties are leased under operating leases with average terms of three to five years. We recognize rental income and rental abatements from our residential and commercial leases when earned on a straight-line basis in accordance with SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases.” We record a provision for losses on accounts receivable equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. This estimate is based on our historical experience and a review of the current status of the company’s receivables. Percentage rents, which represent additional rents based on gross tenant sales, are recognized when tenants’ sales exceed specified thresholds.

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,” sales are recognized at closing only when sufficient down payments have been obtained, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and we have no significant continuing involvement. The gain or loss resulting from the sale of properties is included in net income at the time of sale.

 

We recognize cost reimbursement income from pass-through expenses on an accrual basis over the periods in which the expenses were incurred. Pass-through expenses are comprised of real estate taxes, operating expenses and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by tenants in accordance with specific allowable costs per tenant lease agreements.

 

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Capital Expenditures

 

We capitalize those expenditures related to acquiring new assets, significantly increasing the value of an existing asset, or substantially extending the useful life of an existing asset. Expenditures necessary to maintain an existing property in ordinary operating condition are expensed as incurred.

 

Real Estate Assets

 

Real estate assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 28 to 50 years. All capital improvement expenditures associated with replacements, improvements, or major repairs to real property are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 30 years. All tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life or the term of the lease.

 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair values, based on SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair values of acquired buildings are determined on an “as-if-vacant” basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated rental and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. The “as-if-vacant” fair value is allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on property tax assessments and other relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property.

 

The fair value of in-place leases consists of the following components – (1) the estimated cost to us to replace the leases, including foregone rents during the period of finding a new tenant, foregone recovery of tenant pass-throughs, tenant improvements, and other direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant (referred to as “Tenant Origination Cost”); (2) the estimated leasing commissions associated with obtaining a new tenant (referred to as “Leasing Commissions”); (3) the above/at/below market cash flow of the leases, determined by comparing the projected cash flows of the leases in place to projected cash flows of comparable market-rate leases (referred to as “Net Lease Intangible”); and (4) the value, if any, of customer relationships, determined based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the tenant (referred to as “Customer Relationship Value”). The amounts used to calculate Tenant Origination Cost, Leasing Commissions and Net Lease Intangible are discounted using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired. Tenant Origination Costs are included in Real Estate Assets on our balance sheet and are amortized as depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the underlying leases.

 

Impairment Losses on Long-Lived Assets

 

We recognize impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the net undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. If such carrying amount is in excess of the estimated projected operating cash flows of the property, we would recognize an impairment loss equivalent to an amount required to adjust the carrying amount to the estimated fair market value. There were no property impairments recognized during the 2004 Period and 2003 Period.

 

Federal Income Taxes

 

We have qualified as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and intend to continue to qualify as such. To maintain our status as a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. When selling properties, we have the option of (i) reinvesting the sale price of properties sold, allowing for a deferral of income taxes on the sale, (ii) paying out capital gains to the shareholders with no tax to the company or (iii) treating the capital gains as having been distributed to the shareholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed and allocating the tax paid as a credit to the shareholders. We distributed 100% of our 2003 ordinary taxable income to our shareholders.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The discussion that follows is based on our consolidated results of operations for the Quarter and Period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The ability to compare one period to another may be significantly affected by acquisitions completed and dispositions made during those periods.

 

For purposes of evaluating comparative operating performance, we categorize our properties as either “core” or “non-core”. A “core” property is one that was owned for the entirety of the periods being evaluated. A “non-core” property is one that was not owned for the entirety of the periods being evaluated. One property was acquired during the 2004 Period and two properties were acquired during the 2003 Period. No properties were sold during either period.

 

To provide more insight into our operating results, our discussion is divided into two main sections: (1) Consolidated Results of Operations where we provide an overview analysis of results on a consolidated basis and (2) Net Operating Income where we provide a detailed analysis of core versus non-core property-level NOI results by segment.

 

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

REAL ESTATE RENTAL REVENUE

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue is summarized as follows (all data in thousands, except percentage amounts):

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

    Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

   2003

   $Change

   % Change

    2004

   2003

   $Change

   % Change

 

Minimum base rent

   $ 40,591    $ 36,240    $ 4,351    12.0 %   $ 80,792    $ 71,621    $ 9,171    12.8 %

Recoveries from tenants

     3,160      2,280      880    38.6 %     6,074      4,811      1,263    26.3 %

Parking and other tenant charges

     1,078      961      117    12.2 %     2,339      2,010      329    16.4 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

     $ 44,829    $ 39,481    $ 5,348    13.5 %   $ 89,205    $ 78,442    $ 10,763    13.7 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

 

Real estate rental revenue is comprised of (1) minimum base rent, which includes gross potential rental revenues recognized on a straight-line basis less a vacancy adjustment for space that is not leased, (2) revenue from the recovery of operating expenses from our tenants and (3) other revenue such as parking and termination fees.

 

Minimum base rent increased $4.4 million (12.0%) in the 2004 Quarter and $9.2 million (12.8%) in the 2004 Period compared to the 2003 Quarter and Period, respectively, primarily due to the four Office and two Industrial properties acquired in 2003 and year-to-date in 2004. These acquisitions accounted for $0.3 million and $0.6 million of the increase in recoveries from tenants and all of the increase in parking and other tenant charges in the 2004 Quarter and Period over the 2003 Quarter and Period, respectively. Total real estate revenue from core properties in the 2004 Quarter was flat to the prior year due to a $0.5 million decline in minimum base rent driven by increased vacancies in the Office sector, offset by a $0.5 million increase in recoveries from tenants. For the 2004 Period, real estate revenue from core properties was slightly higher ($0.2 million) than in the 2003 Period due to a $0.7 million increase in recoveries from tenants, offset by a $0.5 million decline in minimum base rent, again due to the increase in Office vacancies.

 

Economic occupancy represents actual rental revenues recognized for the period indicated as a percentage of gross potential rental revenues for that period. Percentage rents and expense reimbursements are not considered in computing either actual rental revenues or gross potential rental revenues. In the 2004 Quarter, our overall economic occupancy decreased 0.2% as a result primarily of increased vacancies in the Office sector, which offset occupancy gains in the Industrial sector. In the 2004 Period, overall occupancy increased 0.3% as a result of property acquisitions and increased Industrial leasing activity positively impacting the Industrial and Office sectors, partially offset by occupancy declines in the Multifamily and Retail sectors. During both the 2004 Quarter and Period, occupancy in the core Office sector was negatively impacted by the expiration of large tenant leases at Maryland Trade Center, 7700 Leesburg and 6110 Executive Blvd during the latter half of 2003 and early in 2004, while the 2004 Period was positively impacted by the Sunrise expansion at 7900 Westpark. Retail occupancy was slightly down due primarily to on-going redevelopment at Westminster for a national grocery store chain, which is expected to take possession by year end. Occupancy in the Multifamily sector was impacted by the renovation of 21 former HUD units and 4 additional units

 

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off market at The Ashby at McLean and lower occupancy at Bethesda Hill. Industrial occupancy was higher in the 2004 Quarter and Period due to increased leasing activity in the latter half of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004 at several of the core properties and the acquisitions of Fullerton Industrial and 8880 Gorman Road.

 

A summary of consolidated economic occupancy by sector follows:

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

   Period Ended June 30,

 

Sector


   2004

    2003

    Change

   2004

    2003

    Change

 

Office

   88.9 %   89.6 %   (0.7%)    89.0 %   88.3 %   0.7 %

Retail

   94.6 %   95.8 %   (1.2%)    94.5 %   95.9 %   (1.4 %)

Multifamily

   90.4 %   91.1 %   (0.7%)    89.5 %   91.0 %   (1.5 %)

Industrial

   92.6 %   87.2 %   5.4%    92.1 %   87.7 %   4.4 %
    

 

 
  

 

 

Total

   90.3 %   90.5 %   (0.2%)    90.2 %   89.9 %   0.3 %
    

 

 
  

 

 

 

REAL ESTATE OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Real estate operating expenses are summarized as follows (all data in thousands, except percentage amounts):

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

    Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

   2003

   $ Change

   % Change

    2004

   2003

   $ Change

   % Change

 

Property operating expenses

   $ 9,763    $ 8,409    $ 1,354    16.1 %   $ 19,616    $ 16,957    $ 2,659    15.7 %

Real estate taxes

     3,637      2,826      811    28.7 %     7,247      5,881      1,366    23.2 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

     $ 13,400    $ 11,235    $ 2,165    19.3 %   $ 26,863    $ 22,838    $ 4,025    17.6 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

 

Property operating expenses include utilities, repairs and maintenance, property administration and management, operating services, common area maintenance and other operating expenses.

 

Real estate operating expenses were 29.8% and 30.0% of revenue in the 2004 Quarter and Period, respectively, and 28.4% and 29.0% of revenue in the 2003 Quarter and Period, respectively. The properties acquired in 2003 and 2004 accounted for $0.8 million of the $1.4 million increase in property operating expenses and almost $0.6 million of the $0.8 million increase in real estate taxes over the 2003 Quarter. Core property operating expenses increased $0.6 million as a result of higher utility costs, property administration expenses and operating services and supplies.

 

Properties acquired in 2003 and 2004 accounted for $1.7 million of the $2.7 million increase in property operating expenses and almost 82% of the $1.4 million increase in real estate taxes over the 2003 Period. Core property operating expenses increased $1.0 million as a result of higher utility costs, property administration expenses and repairs and maintenance.

 

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Other operating expenses are summarized as follows (all data in thousands, except percentage amounts):

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

    Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

   2003

   $ Change

   % Change

    2004

   2003

   $ Change

   % Change

 

Depreciation & amortization

   $ 10,121    $ 8,245    $ 1,876    22.8 %   $ 19,993    $ 16,318    $ 3,675    22.5 %

Interest expense

     8,614      7,581      1,033    13.6 %     17,189      14,628      2,561    17.5 %

General & administrative

     1,727      1,264      463    36.6 %     2,956      2,396      560    23.4 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

     $ 20,462    $ 17,090    $ 3,372    19.7 %   $ 40,138    $ 33,342    $ 6,796    20.4 %
    

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.9 million (22.8%) to $10.1 million in the 2004 Quarter from $8.2 million in the 2003 Quarter and increased $3.7 million (22.5%) to $20.0 million in the 2004 Period from $16.3 million in the 2003 Period, due to total acquisitions of $188.3 million and capital and tenant improvement expenditures of $41.7 million in 2003

 

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and in the 2004 Period, combined. In the 2004 Quarter and Period, $1.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively, of the increase in depreciation and amortization expense was from properties acquired in 2003 and 2004. Core properties contributed $0.2 million in the 2004 Quarter and $0.5 million in the 2004 Period to the increase in depreciation and amortization.

 

Interest expense increased $1.0 million to $8.6 million in the 2004 Quarter and $2.6 million to $17.2 million in the 2004 Period. The increase in interest expense for both the Quarter and Period over the comparable prior year periods was primarily due to (1) the issuance of $100.0 million in 5.25% senior notes in December 2003 to refinance short-term borrowings in connection with the 2003 acquisitions of 1776 G Street and Prosperity Medical Center, (2) the issuance of $60.0 million in 5.125% senior unsecured notes in March 2003 and (3) the assumptions of a $6.8 million mortgage in January 2003 for the acquisition of Fullerton Industrial Center and $49.8 million in mortgages in October 2003 for the acquisition of the Prosperity Medical Centers. The increase to interest expense as a result of these borrowings ($1.8 million in total for the Quarter and $4.4 million for the Period) was partially offset by lower interest expense of $0.9 million for the Quarter and $1.8 million for the Period due to the payoff of $50.0 million of 7.125% senior notes in August 2003. A summary of interest expense for the Quarter and Period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, appears below (in $millions):

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

    Period Ended June 30,

 

Debt Type


   2004

    2003

   $ Change

    2004

    2003

    $ Change

 

Notes payable

   $ 6.4     $ 5.8    $ 0.6     $ 12.6     $ 11.0     $ 1.6  

Mortgages

     2.3       1.7      0.6       4.7       3.3       1.4  

Lines of credit

     0.1       0.1      —         0.2       0.4       (0.2 )

Capitalized interest

     (0.2 )     —        (0.2 )     (0.3 )     (0.1 )     (0.2 )
    


 

  


 


 


 


Total

   $ 8.6     $ 7.6    $ 1.0     $ 17.2     $ 14.6     $ 2.6  
    


 

  


 


 


 


 

General and administrative expenses increased to $1.7 million for the 2004 Quarter compared to $1.3 million for the 2003 Quarter, and $3.0 million for the 2004 Period compared to $2.4 million for the 2003 Period primarily due to increased compensation expense. The increase in compensation expense is attributable primarily to the increase in accrued incentive compensation based on year-to-date 2004 performance, an increase in long-term equity incentive compensation based on share grants issued in 2003 under our long-term incentive plan, and staffing increases.

 

NET OPERATING INCOME

 

Real estate NOI is one of the key performance measures we use to assess the results of our operations at the property level. We provide NOI as a supplement to net income calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). NOI does not represent net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. As such, it should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance. NOI is calculated as net income, less non-real estate (“other”) revenue, plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses. A reconciliation of NOI to net income is provided on the following page.

 

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2004 Quarter Compared to the 2003 Quarter

 

The following tables of selected consolidated operating data provide the basis for our discussion of NOI in the 2004 Quarter compared to the 2003 Quarter. All amounts are in thousands except percentage amounts.

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core

   $ 39,540     $ 39,478     $ 62     0.2 %

Non-core (1)

     5,289       3       5,286     N/A  
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     44,829       39,481       5,348     13.5 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core

     11,994       11,234       760     6.8 %

Non-core (1)

     1,406       1       1,405     N/A  
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Expenses

     13,400       11,235       2,165     19.3 %

Net Operating Income

                              

Core

     27,546       28,244       (698 )   (2.5 %)

Non-core (1)

     3,883       2       3,881     N/A  
    


 


 


 

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 31,429     $ 28,246     $ 3,183     11.3 %
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income                               

NOI

   $ 31,429     $ 28,246                

Other revenue

     115       132                

Interest expense

     (8,614 )     (7,581 )              

Depreciation and amortization

     (10,121 )     (8,245 )              

General and administrative expenses

     (1,727 )     (1,264 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 11,082     $ 11,288                
    


 


             

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   89.2 %   90.4 %

Non-core (1)

   99.6 %   100.0 %
    

 

Total

   90.3 %   90.5 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2004 acquisitions – 8880 Gorman Road

2003 acquisitions - 1776 G Street, Prosperity Medical Centers I, II, & III, and 718 Jefferson Street.

 

We recognized NOI of $31.4 million in the 2004 Quarter, which was $3.2 million or 11.3% greater than in the 2003 Quarter due largely to our 2003 and 2004 acquisitions, which added 800,000 square feet of net rentable space. These acquired properties contributed $3.9 million in NOI in the 2004 Quarter (12.4% of total NOI).

 

Core properties experienced a $0.7 million (2.5%) decline in NOI due primarily to a $0.8 million increase in real estate expenses, which offset the slight increase in real estate revenue. Real estate revenue was impacted by a $0.6 million increase in recoveries from tenants in the three commercial sectors, offset by a $0.5 million decline in minimum base rent, as increased Office, Retail and Multifamily vacancies exceeded gains in occupancy in the Industrial sector and rental rate increases in the Retail and Multifamily sectors. The increase in core expenses was driven by the Office and Retail sectors, which contributed $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, to the increase as a result of higher real estate taxes, utilities, common area maintenance and repairs and maintenance expenses.

 

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Overall economic occupancy decreased slightly from 90.5% in the 2003 Quarter to 90.3% in the 2004 Quarter as core economic occupancy was down from 90.4% to 89.2%, due largely to the decline in Office sector occupancy, offset somewhat by a 5.4% increase in Industrial occupancy. As of June 30, 2004, 11.7% of the total commercial square footage leased is scheduled to expire in 2004. During the quarter, 57.1% of the square footage that expired was renewed, compared to our historical retention rate of approximately 65%. An analysis of NOI by sector follows.

 

Office Sector

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core

   $ 19,996     $ 20,529     $ (533 )   (2.6 %)

Non-core (1)

     5,009       —         5,009     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     25,005       20,529       4,476     21.8 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core

     6,338       5,863       475     8.1 %

Non-core (1)

     1,362       —         1,362     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Expenses

     7,700       5,863       1,837     31.3 %

Net Operating Income

                              

Core

     13,658       14,666       (1,008 )   (6.9 %)

Non-core (1)

     3,647       —         3,647     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 17,305     $ 14,666     $ 2,639     18.0 %
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income

                              

NOI

   $ 17,305     $ 14,666                

Interest expense

     (1,106 )     (381 )              

Depreciation and amortization

     (6,415 )     (4,520 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 9,784     $ 9,765                
    


 


             

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   86.5 %   89.6 %

Non-core (1)

   99.6 %   0.0 %
    

 

Total

   88.9 %   89.6 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2003 acquisitions - 1776 G Street and Prosperity Medical Centers I, II, & III

 

The Office sector recognized NOI of $17.3 million in the 2004 Quarter, which was $2.6 million, or 18.0%, higher than in the 2003 Quarter primarily due to our acquisitions of 1776 G Street in August 2003 and the Prosperity Medical Centers in October 2003. These properties contributed $3.6 million to NOI (21.1% of the total).

 

Core Office properties experienced a $1.0 million, or a 6.9%, decline in NOI due to a $0.5 million decrease in revenue combined with a $0.5 million increase in real estate expenses. The revenue decline was driven by rental rates that were 0.9% lower than in the 2003 Quarter due primarily to lower market rates and 3.1% lower occupancy. Recoveries from tenants were up $0.2 million dollars. Core real estate expenses were higher due primarily to increased real estate taxes at a majority of the properties, and increased electricity costs, largely as a result of the implementation of the Montgomery County (MD) energy tax and increased occupancy at 7900 Westpark due to the expansion of Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. Other increases included higher repairs and maintenance due to increased engineering staffing and higher contract security costs at Maryland Trade Center.

 

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Core economic occupancy for the Office sector was 86.5% during the 2004 Quarter compared to 89.6% in the 2003 Quarter, as the favorable impact of the Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. expansion at 7900 Westpark, the lease-up of 12,100 square feet at 1220 19th Street and the expansion of Northrop Grumman at 1700 Research Blvd. was offset by the expiration of several leases that were not renewed, including Lockheed/OAO at Maryland Trade Centers I and II and the FBI at 7700 Leesburg, and vacancies at Tycon II and 6110 Executive Blvd. Overall economic occupancy was bolstered by the acquisitions of 1776 G Street and the Prosperity Medical Centers and was slightly lower at 88.9% during the 2004 Quarter compared to 89.6% during the 2003 Quarter. As of June 30, 2004, 14.3% of the total office square footage leased is scheduled to expire in 2004. During the 2004 Quarter, 59.5% of the square footage that expired was renewed.

 

During the 2004 Quarter, we executed new leases for 152,000 square feet of Office space at an average rent increase of 1.2%.

 

Retail Sector

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core

   $ 6,800     $ 6,478     $ 322     5.0 %

Non-core (1)

     3       3       —       0.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     6,803       6,481       322     5.0 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core

     1,574       1,439       135     9.4 %

Non-core (1)

     2       1       1     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Expenses

     1,576       1,440       136     9.4 %

Net Operating Income

                              

Core

     5,226       5,039       187     3.7 %

Non-core (1)

     1       2       (1 )   (50.0 %)
    


 


 


 

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 5,227     $ 5,041     $ 186     3.7 %
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income

                              

NOI

   $ 5,227     $ 5,041                

Depreciation and amortization

     (909 )     (888 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 4,318     $ 4,153                
    


 


             

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   94.6 %   95.8 %

Non-core (1)

   100.0 %   100.0 %
    

 

Total

   94.6 %   95.8 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2003 acquisitions -718 Jefferson Street

 

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The Retail sector recognized NOI of $5.2 million in the 2004 Quarter, which was $0.2 million (3.7%) greater than in the 2003 Quarter due primarily to a $0.2 million (3.7%) increase in core NOI.

 

The increase in core NOI was due to a $0.3 million increase in revenues partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in expenses. The revenue increase was driven by a 1.7% increase in rental rates, combined with increases in expense recoveries as a result of higher common area maintenance and real estate tax expenses. Core real estate taxes increased due primarily to increased value assessments at 800 S. Washington St. and Hagerstown, while common area maintenance costs increased primarily due to painting the exterior at Wheaton Park and increased spending for parking lot repairs at a majority of the properties.

 

Both core and overall economic occupancy for the Retail sector declined from 95.8% to 94.6% primarily as a result of the renovation underway at Westminster for a national grocery store chain expected to take occupancy by year end. As of June 30, 2004, 6.1% of the total retail square footage leased is scheduled to expire in 2004. During the 2004 Quarter, 21.0% of the square footage that expired was renewed. This renewal percentage is lower than historical renewal rates due to the intentional termination of a large tenant at Foxchase in preparation for renovation of that center, anticipated to begin in the spring of 2005 after securing local government approvals.

 

During the 2004 Quarter, we executed new leases for 16,400 square feet of Retail space at an average rent increase of 17.5 %.

 

Multifamily Sector

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

   % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                             

Core/Total

   $ 7,176     $ 7,069     $ 107    1.5 %

Real Estate Expenses

                             

Core/Total

     2,817       2,738       79    2.9 %
    


 


 

  

Net Operating Income

                             

Core/Total

   $ 4,359     $ 4,331     $ 28    0.6 %
    


 


 

  

Reconciliation to Net Income

                             

NOI

   $ 4,359     $ 4,331               

Interest expense

     (1,066 )     (1,071 )             

Depreciation and amortization

     (1,197 )     (1,091 )             
    


 


            

Net Income

   $ 2,096     $ 2,169               
    


 


            

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core/Total

   90.4 %   91.1 %
    

 

 

Multifamily NOI increased from $4.3 million to $4.4 million (0.6%) due primarily to a $0.1 million increase in real estate revenues, partially offset by higher real estate expenses as a result of increased marketing and personnel costs, offset slightly by a real estate tax refund at Avondale, based on a reduced property tax assessment. Revenues increased $0.1 million due to a 2.1% increase in rental rates, including the $0.1 million combined impact of the 16 new garden apartments at Walker House and the increase in rates for the former HUD units at The Ashby at McLean, now renovated and offered at market rates. Occupancy declined 0.7% due primarily to increased vacancy at Bethesda Hill and units at The Ashby at McLean off market for renovation.

 

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Industrial Sector

 

     Quarter Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

   % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                             

Core

   $ 5,568     $ 5,402     $ 166    3.1 %

Non-core (1)

     277       —         277    100.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     5,845       5,402       443    8.2 %

Real Estate Expenses

                             

Core

     1,265       1,194       71    5.9 %

Non-core (1)

     42       —         42    100.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Expenses

     1,307       1,194       113    9.5 %

Net Operating Income

                             

Core

     4,303       4,208       95    2.3 %

Non-core (1)

     235       —         235    100.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 4,538     $ 4,208     $ 330    7.8 %
    


 


 

  

Reconciliation to Net Income

                             

NOI

   $ 4,538     $ 4,208               

Interest expense

     (252 )     (258 )             

Depreciation and amortization

     (1,361 )     (1,321 )             
    


 


            

Net Income

   $ 2,925     $ 2,629               
    


 


            

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   92.3 %   87.2 %

Non-core (1)

   100.0 %   0.0 %
    

 

Total

   92.6 %   87.2 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2004 acquisitions – 8880 Gorman Road

 

The Industrial sector recognized NOI of $4.5 million in the 2004 Quarter, which was $0.3 million (7.8 %) greater than in the 2003 Quarter due to a $0.1 million increase in core NOI and the acquisition of 8880 Gorman Road in March 2004, which contributed $0.2 million in NOI.

 

Core properties experienced a $0.1 million (2.3%) increase in NOI due to a $0.2 million improvement in revenues, while real estate expenses increased slightly to $1.3 million from $1.2 million. Core revenues increased due primarily to a 5.1% growth in occupancy driven by increased leasing activity in the second half of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004 at the Ammendale properties in Maryland and NVIP I, Tech 100 and Earhart in Virginia. This occupancy growth was partially offset by a 1.5% decline in rental rates. As of June 30, 2004, 11.5% of the total Industrial square footage leased is scheduled to expire in 2004. During the 2004 Quarter, 60.6% of the square footage that expired was renewed.

 

During the 2004 Quarter, we executed new leases for 132,000 square feet of industrial space at an average rent increase of 14.8%, led by Pickett and NVIP I.

 

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2004 Period Compared to the 2003 Period

 

The following tables of selected consolidated operating data provide the basis for our discussion of NOI in the 2004 Period compared to the 2003 Period. All amounts are in thousands except percentage amounts.

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core

   $ 78,060     $ 77,879     $ 181     0.2 %

Non-core (1)

     11,145       563       10,582     1879.6 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     89,205       78,442       10,763     13.7 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core

     23,954       22,707       1,247     5.5 %

Non-core (1)

     2,909       131       2,778     2120.6 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Expenses

     26,863       22,838       4,025     17.6 %

Net Operating Income

                              

Core

     54,106       55,172       (1,066 )   (1.9 %)

Non-core (1)

     8,236       432       7,804     1806.5 %
    


 


 


 

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 62,342     $ 55,604     $ 6,738     12.1 %
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income

                              

NOI

   $ 62,342     $ 55,604                

Other revenue

     180       240                

Interest expense

     (17,189 )     (14,628 )              

Depreciation and amortization

     (19,993 )     (16,318 )              

General and administrative expenses

     (2,956 )     (2,396 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 22,384     $ 22,502                
    


 


             

 

    

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   89.0 %   89.8 %

Non-core (1)

   99.6 %   98.9 %
    

 

Total

   90.2 %   89.9  %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2004 acquisitions – 8880 Gorman Road

2003 acquisitions - 1776 G Street, Prosperity Medical Centers I, II & III, 718 Jefferson Street and Fullerton Industrial.

 

We recognized NOI of $62.3 million in the 2004 Period, which was $6.7 million or 12.1% greater than in the 2003 Period due largely to our 2003 and 2004 acquisitions, which added 800,000 square feet of net rentable space. These acquired properties contributed $8.2 million in NOI in the 2004 Period (13.2% of total NOI).

 

Core properties experienced a $1.1 million (1.9%) decrease in NOI due primarily to a $1.2 million increase in real estate expenses, which offset the $0.2 million increase in revenue. Real estate revenue was positively impacted by 0.3% growth in core rental rates due to increases in the Retail and Multifamily sectors, while rental rates in the Industrial sector declined and Office rental rates were slightly lower. Increased vacancies of $1.1 million in the Office, Multifamily and Retail sectors combined offset a $0.5 million increase in Industrial occupancy. Higher operating expense recoveries in all three commercial sectors of $0.6 million were offset by lower lease termination fees of $0.4 million, primarily in the Office and Retail sectors.

 

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The increase in core expenses was driven by the Office and Multifamily sectors, which contributed $0.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively, to the increase as a result of increased utilities, repairs and maintenance, real estate taxes and property administrative costs.

 

Overall economic occupancy increased from 89.9% in the 2003 Period to 90.2% in the 2004 Period due largely to the properties acquired in 2003 and 2004. Core economic occupancy was lower at 89.0% compared to 89.8% due largely to the decline in Office sector occupancy, diminished somewhat by a 4.6% increase in Industrial occupancy. During the 2004 Period, 55.2% of the square footage that expired was renewed, compared to our historical retention rate of approximately 65%, due primarily to a lower than desirable retention rate in our Office portfolio. An analysis of NOI by sector follows.

 

Office Sector

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core

   $ 39,738     $ 40,268     $ (530 )   (1.3 %)

Non-core (1)

     10,119       —         10,119     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     49,857       40,268       9,589     23.8 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core

     12,735       11,965       770     6.4 %

Non-core (1)

     2,708       —         2,708     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Real Estate Expenses

     15,443       11,965       3,478     29.1 %

Net Operating Income

                              

Core

     27,003       28,303       (1,300 )   (4.6 %)

Non-core (1)

     7,411       —         7,411     100.0 %
    


 


 


 

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 34,414     $ 28,303     $ 6,111     21.6 %
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income

                              

NOI

   $ 34,414     $ 28,303                

Interest expense

     (2,095 )     (704 )              

Depreciation and amortization

     (12,582 )     (8,917 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 19,737     $ 18,682                
    


 


             

 

    

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   86.6 %   88.3 %

Non-core (1)

   99.8 %   0.0 %
    

 

Total

   89.0 %   88.3 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2003 acquisitions - 1776 G Street and Prosperity Medical Centers I, II & III

 

The Office sector recognized NOI of $34.4 million in the 2004 Period, which was $6.1 million (21.6%) higher than in the 2003 Period due primarily to our acquisitions of 1776 G Street in August 2003 and the Prosperity Medical Centers in October 2003. These properties contributed $7.4 million to NOI (21.5% of the total).

 

Core Office properties experienced a $1.3 million (4.6%) decrease in NOI due to a $0.8 million increase in real estate expenses and a $0.5 million decline in revenues. Core office rental rates were slightly lower than the 2003 Period, while occupancy was down 1.7% (a $0.7 million impact). An increase of $0.2 million in recoveries from tenants due to higher operating expenses was offset by a $0.2 million decline in lease termination fee income. Core real estate expenses were higher due primarily to

 

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increased real estate taxes in the second quarter and higher electricity costs, largely as a result of the implementation of the Montgomery County (MD) energy tax and increased occupancy at 7900 Westpark due to the Sunrise expansion. Other increases included higher property administration expense due to the first quarter implementation of a web-based software program to request and track tenant maintenance requests, and higher overall repairs and maintenance.

 

Core economic occupancy for the office sector was down 1.7%, as the favorable impact of the Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. expansion at 7900 Westpark and the expansion of Northrop Grumman at 1700 Research Blvd. was offset by the expiration of several leases that were not renewed, including Lockheed/OAO at Maryland Trade Centers I and II and the FBI at 7700 Leesburg, and vacancies at Tycon Plaza II and 6110 Executive Blvd. Overall economic occupancy increased from 88.3% to 89.0% as a result of 99.8% occupancy at the non-core properties. During the 2004 Period, 45.1% of the square footage that expired was renewed. This renewal rate was lower than usual due to the aforementioned expiration of Lockheed/OAO at Maryland Trade Center.

 

During the 2004 Period, we executed new leases for 353,600 square feet of office space at an average rent increase of 0.3%.

 

Retail Sector

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

   % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                             

Core

   $ 13,549     $ 13,184     $ 365    2.8 %

Non-core (1)

     20       3       17    566.7 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     13,569       13,187       382    2.9 %

Real Estate Expenses

                             

Core

     3,046       2,940       106    3.6 %

Non-core (1)

     6       1       5    500.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Expenses

     3,052       2,941       111    3.8 %

Net Operating Income

                             

Core

     10,503       10,244       259    2.5 %

Non-core (1)

     14       2       12    600.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 10,517     $ 10,246     $ 271    2.6 %
    


 


 

  

Reconciliation to Net Income

                             

NOI

   $ 10,517     $ 10,246               

Depreciation and amortization

     (1,836 )     (1,758 )             
    


 


            

Net Income

   $ 8,681     $ 8,488               
    


 


            

 

    

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   94.5 %   95.9  %

Non-core (1)

   100.0 %   100.0 %
    

 

Total

   94.5 %   95.9 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:

2003 acquisitions - 718 Jefferson Street

 

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The Retail sector recognized NOI of $10.5 million in the 2004 Period, which was $0.3 million (2.6%) greater than in the 2003 Period due primarily to a $0.3 million (2.5%) increase in core NOI.

 

The increase in core NOI was due to a $0.4 million increase in revenues, partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in expenses. The revenue increase was driven by a 2.1% increase in rental rates due to annual rent increases for leases in place and increased market rates, combined with increases in expense recoveries realized in the second quarter and higher year-to-date percentage rents. Core real estate expenses increased due primarily to higher common area maintenance costs for painting and parking lot repairs at several properties, increased real estate taxes and higher utilities.

 

Both core and overall economic occupancy for the retail sector declined from 95.9% to 94.5% primarily as a result of the renovation underway at Westminster for a national grocery store chain expected to take occupancy by year end. During the 2004 Period, 50.3% of the square footage that expired was renewed. This renewal rate was lower than average because of the planned Foxchase renovation.

 

During the 2004 Period, we executed new leases for 47,600 square feet of retail space at an average rent increase of 15.6%.

 

Multifamily Sector

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

    % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                              

Core/Total

   $ 14,234     $ 14,172     $ 62     0.4 %

Real Estate Expenses

                              

Core/Total

     5,706       5,419       287     5.3 %
    


 


 


 

Net Operating Income

                              

Core/Total

   $ 8,528     $ 8,753     $ (225 )   (2.6 %)
    


 


 


 

Reconciliation to Net Income

                              

NOI

   $ 8,528     $ 8,753                

Interest expense

     (2,135 )     (2,144 )              

Depreciation and amortization

     (2,393 )     (2,151 )              
    


 


             

Net Income

   $ 4,000     $ 4,458                
    


 


             

 

    

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core/Total

   89.5 %   91.0 %
    

 

 

Multifamily NOI declined $0.2 million (2.6%) due primarily to a $0.3 million increase in real estate expenses as a result of increased property personnel, marketing, and repairs and maintenance costs. Revenues increased slightly due to a 1.7% increase in rental rates offset by a 1.5% decrease in occupancy due primarily to the renovation of 25 units taken off-market at The Ashby at McLean during the 2004 Period and lower first quarter occupancy at three of the remaining eight properties, with the most significant decline experienced at Bethesda Hill. The vacancy impact of the units under renovation during the 2004 Period at The Ashby was $0.2 million, or 65% of this sector’s $0.3 million decrease in economic occupancy in the 2004 Period versus the 2003 Period.

 

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Industrial Sector

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    $ Change

   % Change

 

Real Estate Rental Revenue

                             

Core

   $ 10,539     $ 10,255     $ 284    2.8 %

Non-core (1)

     1,006       560       446    79.6 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue

     11,545       10,815       730    6.7 %

Real Estate Expenses

                             

Core

     2,467       2,383       84    3.5 %

Non-core (1)

     195       130       65    50.0 %
    


 


 

  

Total Real Estate Expenses

     2,662       2,513       149    5.9 %

Net Operating Income

                             

Core

     8,072       7,872       200    2.5 %

Non-core (1)

     811       430       381    88.6 %
    


 


 

  

Total Net Operating Income

   $ 8,883     $ 8,302     $ 581    7.0 %
    


 


 

  

Reconciliation to Net Income

                             

NOI

   $ 8,883     $ 8,302               

Interest expense

     (505 )     (495 )             

Depreciation and amortization

     (2,666 )     (2,652 )             
    


 


            

Net Income

   $ 5,712     $ 5,155               
    


 


            

 

    

Period Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Economic Occupancy

            

Core

   91.7 %   87.1 %

Non-core (1)

   97.1 %   98.8 %
    

 

Total

   92.1 %   87.7 %
    

 

 

(1) Non-core properties include:
     2003 acquisitions – Fullerton Industrial Center
     2004 acquisitions – 8880 Gorman Road

 

The Industrial sector recognized NOI of $8.9 million in the 2004 Period, which was $0.6 million (7.0%) greater than in the 2003 Period due to a $0.2 million increase in core NOI and the acquisitions of 8880 Gorman Road in March 2004 and Fullerton Industrial in January 2003, which together contributed $0.4 million to the increase in NOI.

 

Core properties experienced a $0.2 million (2.5%) increase in NOI due to a $0.3 million improvement in revenues, while real estate expenses increased slightly from $2.4 million to $2.5 million. Core revenues increased due primarily to a 4.6% growth in occupancy driven by increased leasing activity in the second half of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004, partially offset by a 1.3% decline in rental rates. During the 2004 Period, 69.1% of the square footage that expired was renewed.

 

During the 2004 Period, we executed new leases for 221,800 square feet of Industrial space at an average rent increase of 5.3%, led by NVIP II, Pickett and Charleston.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash from our real estate operations and our unsecured credit facilities. As of June 30, 2004, we had approximately $8.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $61.7 million available for borrowing under our unsecured credit facilities. However, on July 21, 2004, we closed on a new $50.0 million line of credit with Bank One, NA and Wells Fargo, National Association. This facility replaces the previous $25.0 million line of credit with Bank One, NA and increases our available borrowings under our unsecured credit facilities to $86.7 million. We derive substantially all of our revenue from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating cash flow therefore depends materially on our ability to lease our properties to tenants, the rents that we are able to charge to our tenants, and the ability of these tenants to make their rental payments.

 

Our primary uses of cash are to fund distributions to shareholders, to fund capital investments in our existing portfolio of operating assets, to fund operating and administrative expenses, and to fund new acquisitions and development activities. As a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders on an annual basis. We also regularly require capital to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets in connection with large-scale renovations, routine capital improvements, deferred maintenance on properties we have recently acquired, and our leasing activities, including funding tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. The amounts of the leasing-related expenditures can vary significantly depending on negotiations with tenants and the current competitive leasing environment.

 

During 2004, we expect that we will have significant capital requirements, including the following items:

 

  Funding dividends on our common shares and minority interest distributions to third party unit holders;

 

  Approximately $20.0 million to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets, including approximately $6.0 million to fund tenant-related capital requirements;

 

  Approximately $15.0 million to invest in our development projects;

 

  Approximately $100.0 million to fund our expected property acquisitions;

 

  $55.0 million to retire our 7.78% unsecured notes maturing November 2004, which we expect to pay at or before the scheduled maturity date from the proceeds of a new financing or borrowings under our credit facilities.

 

There can be no assurance that our capital requirements will not be materially higher or lower than the expectations listed above. We expect to meet our capital requirements using cash generated by our real estate operations and through borrowings on our unsecured credit facilities. We could also raise additional debt or equity capital in the public market or fund acquisitions of properties through property-specific mortgage debt.

 

We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations and have access to the capital resources necessary to expand and develop our business, to fund our operating and administrative expenses, to continue to meet our debt service obligations, to pay dividends in accordance with REIT requirements, to acquire additional properties, and to pay for construction in progress. However, as a result of general economic downturns, if our credit rating is downgraded, or if our properties do not perform as expected, we may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations or otherwise have access to capital on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain capital from other sources, we may not be able to pay the dividend required to maintain our status as a REIT, make required principal and interest payments, make strategic acquisitions or make necessary routine capital improvements with respect to our existing portfolio of operating assets. 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 could foreclose on the property, resulting in loss of income and asset value.

 

If principal amounts due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such as new debt or 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.

 

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Capital Structure

 

We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach, generally seeking to match the cash flow of our assets with a mix of equity and various debt instruments. We expect that our capital structure will allow us to obtain additional capital from diverse sources that could include additional equity offerings of common shares, public and private debt financings and possible asset dispositions. Our ability to raise funds through the sale of debt and equity securities is dependent on, among other things, general economic conditions, general market conditions for REITs, our operating performance, our debt rating and the current trading price of our shares. We will always analyze which source of capital is most advantageous to us at any particular point in time, however, the capital markets may not consistently be available on terms that are attractive.

 

In April 2004, we filed a shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which allows us to offer from time to time common shares, warrants to purchase common shares and unsecured senior or subordinated debt securities up to an aggregate amount of approximately $503.0 million.

 

Debt Financing

 

We generally use unsecured, corporate-level debt, including unsecured notes and our unsecured credit facilities, to meet our borrowing needs. Our total debt at June 30, 2004 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Fixed rate mortgages

   $ 141,271

Unsecured credit facilities

     13,250

Unsecured notes payable

     375,000
    

     $ 529,521
    

 

The $141.3 million in fixed rate mortgages bore an effective weighted average interest rate of 6.6% at June 30, 2004 and had a weighted average maturity of 5.5 years.

 

Our primary external source of liquidity is our two revolving credit facilities. We can borrow up to $100.0 million under these lines, which bear interest at an adjustable spread over LIBOR based on the Trust’s public debt rating. Credit Facility No. 1, is a three-year, $50.0 million unsecured credit facility expiring in July 2007. Credit Facility No. 2, is a three-year $50.0 million unsecured credit facility expiring in July 2005. In March 2004, we borrowed $13.3 million under Credit Facility No. 1, including $11.0 million to fund our acquisition of 8880 Gorman Road and $2.3 million to fund certain capital improvements to real estate.

 

We anticipate that over the near term, interest rate fluctuations will not have a material adverse effect on earnings. Our unsecured fixed-rate notes payable have maturities ranging from November 2004 through February 2028 (see Note 6), as follows (in thousands):

 

     Note Principal

7.78% notes due 2004

   $ 55,000

7.25% notes due 2006

     50,000

6.74% notes due 2008

     60,000

5.125% notes due 2013

     60,000

5.25% notes due 2014

     100,000

7.25% notes due 2028

     50,000
    

     $ 375,000
    

 

In March 2003, we issued $60.0 million of 5.125% unsecured notes. No notes were issued in the 2004 Period. As noted above, $55.0 million of unsecured notes mature in November 2004. We anticipate paying these notes at or before the scheduled maturity date from proceeds of a new financing or credit facility borrowings.

 

Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and the unsecured notes payable contain certain financial and non-financial covenants, discussed in greater detail in our 2003 10-K, all of which we met as of June 30, 2004.

 

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Dividends

 

We pay dividends quarterly. The maintenance of these dividends is subject to various factors, including the discretion of the Board of Trustees, the ability to pay dividends under Maryland law, the availability of cash to make the necessary dividend payments and the effect of REIT distribution requirements, which require at least 90% of our taxable income to be distributed to shareholders. The table below details our dividend and distribution payments for the Quarter and Period ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands).

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


  

Period Ended

June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Common dividends

   $ 16,394    $ 14,634    $ 31,952    $ 28,446

Minority interest distributions

     32      30      93      59
    

  

  

  

     $ 16,426    $ 14,664    $ 32,045    $ 28,505
    

  

  

  

 

Dividends paid for the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period increased as a direct result of a dividend rate increase from $.3725 per share in June 2003 to $.3925 per share in June 2004 and the issuance of 2.2 million shares in December 2003.

 

Acquisitions and Development

 

We acquired one property in the 2004 Period and two properties in the 2003 Period for total acquisition costs of $11.7 million and $10.6 million, respectively. The 2004 acquisition was financed through a line of credit advance. The 2003 acquisitions were financed through the assumption of a $6.6 million mortgage, line of credit advances, and the issuance of unsecured notes.

 

As of June 30, 2004, we had spent $9.2 million, including land costs, on two major development projects – Rosslyn Towers, (formerly referred to as WRIT Rosslyn Center), and South Washington Street — and one major redevelopment project at Westminster Shopping Center. Spending during the 2004 Quarter and 2004 Period on these projects totaled $1.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, compared to $1.8 million and $2.0 million in the 2003 Quarter and 2003 Period, respectively.

 

Historical Cash Flows

 

Consolidated cash flow information is summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     Period Ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    Change

 

Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 46.1     $ 41.1     $ 5.0  

Cash used in investing activities

   $ (26.0 )   $ (15.2 )   $ (10.8 )

Cash used in financing activities

   $ (17.2 )   $ (18.4 )   $ 1.2  

 

Operations generated $46.1 million of net cash in the 2004 Period compared to $41.1 million during the 2003 Period. The increase in cash flow was due primarily to the additional revenues from assets acquired in 2003. 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 $26.0 million in the 2004 Period compared to $15.2 million in the 2003 Period. The change in cash flows from investing activities was due primarily to the acquisition of 8880 Gorman Road for $11.7 million. In the 2003 Period, acquisition costs of $11.8 million were reduced by the assumption of a $6.6 million mortgage on Fullerton Industrial Center. Additionally, capital improvements to real estate increased $4.3 million due in part to the payment of $1.1 million in tenant improvement costs to one tenant during the 2004 Period, a $1.4 million increase in Retail sector capital improvements primarily due to the redevelopment project at Westminster, and a $1.1 million increase in Multifamily sector capital improvements due to renovation projects at The Ashby at McLean and Munson Hill Towers.

 

Our financing activities used net cash of $17.2 million in the 2004 Period compared to $18.4 million in the 2003 Period. The $1.2 million decrease in net cash used by financing activities was due to a number of factors. In the 2003 Period, the net proceeds from debt offering was $8.6 million after the repayment of borrowings under our lines of credit. During the same period in 2004, $13.3 million was borrowed under Credit Facility No. 1. Principal payments on mortgage notes payable increased $0.3 million in the 2004 Period compared to the 2003 Period, primarily due to the assumption of the mortgages on the Prosperity Medical Centers acquired in October 2003. Additionally, net proceeds from the exercise of share options increased $0.4 million in the 2004 Period compared to the 2003 Period. These increases were partially reduced by the $3.5 million increase in dividends paid in 2004.

 

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RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE

 

The following table sets forth the Trust’s ratios of earnings to fixed charges and debt service coverage for the periods shown:

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


  

Period Ended

June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Earnings to fixed charges

   2.2x    2.5x    2.3x    2.5x

Debt service coverage

   3.3x    3.4x    3.3x    3.5x

 

We computed the ratio of earnings to fixed charges by dividing earnings by fixed charges. For this purpose, earnings consist of net income plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, including amortized costs of debt issuance, plus interest costs capitalized.

 

We computed the debt service coverage ratio by dividing earnings before interest income and expense, depreciation, amortization and gain on sale of real estate by interest expense and principal amortization.

 

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

 

Funds from Operations (“FFO”) is a widely used measure of operating performance for real estate companies. We provide FFO as a supplemental measure to net income calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Although FFO is a widely used measure of operating performance for equity real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), FFO does not represent net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. As such, it should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance. In addition, FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, nor does it represent cash available to pay distributions and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, determined in accordance with GAAP as a measure of WRIT’s liquidity. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) defines FFO (April, 2002 White Paper) as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property plus real estate depreciation and amortization. We consider FFO to be a standard supplemental measure for REITs because it facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of our properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which historically assumes that the value of real estate assets diminish predictably over time. Since real estate values have instead historically risen or fallen with market conditions, we believe that FFO more accurately provides investors an indication of our ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and fund other needs. Our FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs. These other REITs may not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently.

 

The following table provides the calculation of our FFO and a reconciliation of FFO to net income (in thousands):

 

    

Quarter Ended

June 30,


  

Period Ended

June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Net income

   $ 11,082    $ 11,288    $ 22,384    $ 22,502

Adjustments

                           

Depreciation and amortization

     10,121      8,245      19,993      16,318
    

  

  

  

FFO as defined by NAREIT

   $ 21,203    $ 19,533    $ 42,377    $ 38,820
    

  

  

  

 

ITEM 3: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT FINANCIAL MARKET RISK

 

The principal material financial market risk to which we are exposed is interest-rate risk. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to refinancing long-term fixed rate obligations, the opportunity cost of fixed rate obligations in a falling interest rate environment and our variable rate lines of credit. We primarily enter into debt obligations to support general corporate purposes including acquisition of real estate properties, capital improvements and working capital needs. In the past we have used interest rate hedge agreements to hedge against rising interest rates in anticipation of imminent refinancing or new debt issuance.

 

Our interest rate risk has not changed significantly from what was disclosed in our 2003 Form 10-K.

 

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ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Accounting, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Accounting, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2004. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Accounting concluded that the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

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PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None

 

Item 2. Changes in Securities

 

None

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

At WRIT’s annual meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2004, the following members were elected to the Board of Trustees for a period of three years:

 

    

Affirmative

Votes


    

Negative

Votes


     Non-Votes

Mr. Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.

   36,846,204      669,813      4,248,277

Mr. John P. McDaniel

   36,459,062      1,056,955      4,248,277

Mr. David M. Osnos

   28,934,602      8,581,415      4,248,277

 

Mr. Cronin, Mr. McDaniel, and, Mr. Osnos were re-elected as Trustees. Trustees whose term in office continued after the meeting were Mr. Clifford M. Kendall, Ms. Susan J. Williams, Mr. John M. Derrick, Jr., and Mr. Charles T. Nason.

 

The Shareholders did not approve an amendment to the Declaration of Trust that would have authorized the issuance of preferred shares. This amendment required the approval of 70% of outstanding shares, with non-votes counting as votes against. The proposed amendment received the following votes:

 

Affirmative Votes


    

Negative Votes


    

Abstain Votes


    

Non-Votes


18,711,948

     5,429,995      392,660      17,229,691

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

  (a) Exhibits

 

  4. Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders

 

  (s) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Dated as of July 21, 2004, among Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, as borrower and Bank One, NA, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lenders and Bank One, NA, as agent and Banc One Capital Markets, Inc., as lead arranger and sole book runner

 

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  12. Computation of Ratios

 

  31. Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications

 

  (a) Certification – Chief Executive Officer

 

  (b) Certification – Senior Vice President

 

  (c) Certification – Chief Financial Officer

 

  32. Section 1350 Certifications

 

  (a) Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

  (b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

  1. April 20, 2004 – Report pursuant to Item 9 and Item 12 on the release of the Trust’s March 31, 2004 quarterly supplemental and earnings information.

 

  2. May 7, 2004 – Report pursuant to Item 5 on the proposal to amend the Registrant’s Declaration of Trust to authorize the issuance of Preferred Shares.

 

  3. July 21, 2004 – Report pursuant to Item 9 and Item 12 on the release of the Trust’s June 30, 2004 quarterly supplemental and earnings information.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

/s/ Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.

Chairman of the Board, President and

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Laura M. Franklin

Laura M. Franklin

Senior Vice President

Accounting, Administration and Corporate Secretary

/s/ Sara L. Grootwassink

Sara L. Grootwassink

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: August 6, 2004

 

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