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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-12328
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
MARYLAND 22-3251332
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
103 EISENHOWER PARKWAY, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES - ZIP CODE)
(973) 228-6111
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON
TITLE OF EACH CLASS WHICH REGISTERED
Common stock, $0.01 par value New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None
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 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No __
Indicate by check mark if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [x]
Based on the closing sales price on February 24, 2000 of $25.938 per share the
aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was $411,371,389.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par
value was 15,934,133 at February 24, 2000.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2000
Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III as
set forth herein.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
THE COMPANY
Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. (the "Company") is a self-administered and self-managed
real estate investment trust ("REIT") formed through the merger of The Chelsea
Group ("Chelsea") and Ginsburg Craig Associates ("GCA"). The Company made its
initial public offering of common stock on November 2, 1993 (the "IPO") and
simultaneously became the managing general partner of Chelsea GCA Realty
Partnership, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership" or "OP"), a partnership that
owns, develops, redevelops, leases, markets and manages upscale and
fashion-oriented manufacturers' outlet centers. At the end of 1999, the Company
owned and operated 19 centers (the "Properties") with approximately 5.2 million
square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA") in 11 states. At December 31, 1999,
the Company had approximately 424,000 square feet of wholly-owned new GLA under
construction, comprising the 232,000 square foot first phase of Allen Premium
Outlets (Allen, Texas - located on US Highway 75 approximately 30 miles north of
Dallas), the 104,000 square-foot third phase of Leesburg Corner and expansions
totaling 88,000 square feet at two centers; these openings and expansions are
part of a total of approximately 550,000 square feet of wholly-owned new space
scheduled for completion in 2000. Additionally, construction is underway on
Orlando Premium Outlets ("OPO"), a 430,000 square-foot upscale outlet center
located on Interstate 4 midway between Walt Disney World/EPCOT and Sea World in
Orlando, Florida and phase one of Gotemba Premium Outlets ("GPO") a 220,000
square foot center located in Gotemba, outside of Tokyo, Japan. OPO is a joint
venture project between the Company and Simon Property Group, Inc. ("Simon") and
is scheduled to open as a single phase in mid-2000. GPO is a joint venture
project 40% owned by the Company and 30% each by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and
Nissho Iwai Corporation, and is scheduled to open mid-2000. The Company's
existing portfolio includes properties in or near New York City, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Sacramento, Boston, Portland (Oregon), Atlanta, Washington DC,
Cleveland, Honolulu, Napa Valley, Palm Springs and the Monterey Peninsula.
The Company's executive offices are located at 103 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland,
New Jersey 07068 (telephone 973-228-6111). The Company was incorporated in
Maryland on August 24, 1993.
The Company is taxed as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code. The Company generally will not be taxed at the corporate level on income
it currently distributes to its shareholders, provided it distributes at least
95% of its taxable income each year.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 1999, the Company added 340,000 square
feet of GLA to its portfolio as a result of four expansions.
A summary of expansion activity from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999
is contained below:
OPENING GLA NUMBER
PROPERTY DATE(S) (SQ. FT.) OF STORES CERTAIN TENANTS
- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
As of January 1, 1999 4,876,000 1,282
Expansions:
Wrentham Village 5/99 120,000 35 Banana Republic, Guess, Eddie Bauer,
Zales
North Georgia 9-12/99 103,000 26 Banana Republic, Lego, Nike, Zales
Leesburg Corner 11/99 55,000 15 Adidas, Bose, Cole-Haan, Movado,
Williams-Sonoma
Camarillo Premium Outlets 11/99 45,000 9 Banana Republic, Coach, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger
Other (net) 17,000 (3)
------------ -----------
Total expansions 340,000 82
------------ -----------
As of December 31, 1999 5,216,000 1,364
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The most recent newly developed or expanded centers are discussed below:
WRENTHAM VILLAGE PREMIUM OUTLETS, WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS. Wrentham Village
Premium Outlets, a 473,000 square foot center containing 125 stores, opened in
three phases in October 1997, May 1998 and May 1999. The center is located near
the junction of Interstates 95 and 495 between Boston and Providence. The
populations within a 30-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile radius are approximately 3.9
million, 6.9 million and 10.3 million, respectively. Average household income
within a 30-mile radius is approximately $52,000.
NORTH GEORGIA PREMIUM OUTLETS, DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA. North Georgia Premium
Outlets, a 537,000 square foot center containing 135 stores, opened in four
phases, in May 1996, May 1997, October 1998 and September 1999. The center is
located 40 miles north of Atlanta on Georgia State Highway 400 bordering Lake
Lanier, at the gateway to the North Georgia mountains. The populations within a
30-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile radius are approximately 700,000, 3.6 million and
5.8 million, respectively. Average household income within a 30-mile radius is
approximately $55,000.
LEESBURG CORNER PREMIUM OUTLETS, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA. Leesburg Corner Premium
Outlets, a 325,000 square foot center containing 73 stores, opened in two
phases, in October 1998 and November 1999. The center is located 35 miles
northwest of Washington, DC at the intersection of Routes 7 and 15. The
populations within a 30-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile radius are approximately 2.4
million, 7.1 million and 9.8 million, respectively. Average household income
within a 30-mile radius is approximately $78,000.
CAMARILLO PREMIUM OUTLETS, CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA. Camarillo Premium Outlets, a
454,000 square foot center containing 124 stores, opened in eight phases, from
March 1995 through November 1999. The center is located 48 miles north of Los
Angeles, about 55 miles south of Santa Barbara on Highway 101. The populations
within a 30-mile, 60-mile and 100-mile radius are approximately 1.1 million, 8.3
million and 14.6 million, respectively. Average household income within a
30-mile radius is approximately $66,000.
The Company has started construction on approximately 424,000 square feet of
wholly-owned new GLA scheduled for completion in 2000, including the 232,000
square-foot first phase of Allen Premium Outlets, the 104,000 square-foot third
phase of Leesburg Corner and expansions totaling 88,000 square feet at two
centers. In addition construction is well underway on two joint venture
projects, Orlando Premium Outlets, a 430,000 square-foot center located in
Orlando, Florida and the 220,000 square-foot first phase of Gotemba Premium
Outlets, located outside Tokyo, Japan. These projects, and others, are in
various stages of development and there can be no assurance they will be
completed or opened, or that there will not be delays in opening or completion.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND JOINT VENTURES
In June 1999, the Company signed a definitive agreement with Mitsubishi Estate
Co., Ltd. and Nissho Iwai Corporation to jointly develop, own and operate
premium outlet centers in Japan. The joint venture, known as Chelsea Japan Co.,
Ltd. ("Chelsea Japan") is developing its initial project in the city of Gotemba.
In conjunction with the agreement, the Company contributed $1.7 million in
equity. In addition, an equity investee of the Company entered into a 4 billion
yen (US $40 million) line of credit guaranteed by the Company and OP to fund its
share of construction costs. At December 31, 1999, no amounts were outstanding
under the loan. In December 1999, construction began on the 220,000 square-foot
first phase of Gotemba Premium Outlets with opening scheduled for mid-2000.
Gotemba is located on the Tomei Expressway, approximately 60 miles west of Tokyo
and midway between Mt. Fuji and the Hakone resort area. Subject to governmental
and other approvals, Chelsea Japan also expects to announce during the next
quarter a project outside Osaka, the second-largest city in Japan, to open in
late 2000.
In May 1997, the Company announced the formation of a strategic alliance with
Simon to develop and acquire high-end outlet centers with GLA of 500,000 square
feet or more in the United States. The Company and Simon are co-managing general
partners, each with 50% ownership of the joint venture and any entities formed
with respect to specific projects; the Company will have primary responsibility
for the day-to-day activities of each project. In conjunction with the alliance,
on June 16, 1997, the Company completed the sale of 1.4 million shares of common
stock to Simon for an aggregate price of $50 million. Proceeds from the sale
were used to repay borrowings under the Credit Facilities. Simon is one of the
largest publicly traded real estate companies in North America as measured by
market capitalization, and at February 2000 owned, had an interest in and/or
managed approximately 184 million square feet of retail and mixed-use properties
in 36 states.
The Company announced in October 1998 that it sold its interest in and
terminated the development of Houston Premium Outlets, a joint venture project
with Simon. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will receive
non-compete payments totaling $21.4 million from The Mills Corporation; $3.0
million was received at closing, and four annual installments of $4.6 million
are to be received on each January 2, through 2002. The Company has also been
reimbursed for its share of land costs, development costs and fees related to
the project.
Construction is underway on Orlando Premium Outlets ("OPO"), a 430,000
square-foot upscale outlet center located on Interstate 4 midway between Walt
Disney World/EPCOT and Sea World in Orlando, Florida. OPO is a joint venture
project between the Company and Simon and is scheduled to open as a single phase
in mid-2000. In February 1999, the joint venture entered into a $82.5 million
construction loan agreement that is expected to fund approximately 75% of the
project costs. The loan is 50% guaranteed by each of the Company and Simon and
as of December 31, 1999, $20.8 million was outstanding.
ORGANIZATION OF THE COMPANY
The Company was organized to combine Chelsea and GCA, two leading outlet center
development companies, into the Operating Partnership, providing for greater
access to the public and private capital markets. Virtually all of the Company's
assets are held by and all of its business activities conducted through the
Operating Partnership. The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating
Partnership (which owned 82.6% in the Operating Partnership as of December 31,
1999) and has full and complete control over the management of the Operating
Partnership and each of the Properties, excluding joint ventures.
THE MANUFACTURERS' OUTLET BUSINESS
Manufacturers' outlets are manufacturer-operated retail stores that sell
primarily first-quality, branded goods at significant discounts from regular
department and specialty store prices. Manufacturers' outlet centers offer
numerous advantages to both consumer and manufacturer: by eliminating the third
party retailer, manufacturers are often able to charge customers lower prices
for brand name and designer merchandise; manufacturers benefit by being able to
sell first quality in-season, as well as out-of-season, overstocked or
discontinued merchandise without compromising their relationships with
department stores or hampering the manufacturers' brand name. In addition,
outlet stores enable manufacturers to optimize the size of production runs while
maintaining control of their distribution channels.
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
The Company believes its strong tenant relationships, high-quality property
portfolio and managerial expertise give it significant advantages in the
manufacturers' outlet business.
STRONG TENANT RELATIONSHIPS. The Company maintains strong tenant relationships
with high-fashion, upscale manufacturers that have a selective presence in the
outlet industry, such as Armani, Brooks Brothers, Cole Haan, Donna Karan,
Gap/Banana Republic, Gucci, Jones New York, Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy
Hilfiger and Versace, as well as with national brand-name manufacturers such as
Adidas, Carter's, Nike, Phillips-Van Heusen (Bass, Izod, Gant, Van Heusen),
Timberland and Sara Lee (Champion, Hanes, Coach Leather). The Company believes
that its ability to draw from both groups is an important factor in providing
broad customer appeal and higher tenant sales.
HIGH QUALITY PROPERTY PORTFOLIO. The Properties generated weighted average
reported tenant sales during 1999 of $377 per square foot, the highest in the
industry. As a result, the Company has been successful in attracting some of the
world's most sought-after brand-name designers, manufacturers and retailers and
each year has added new names to the outlet business and its centers. The
Company believes that the quality of its centers gives it significant advantages
in attracting customers and negotiating multi-lease transactions with tenants.
MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE. The Company believes it has a competitive advantage in the
manufacturers' outlet business as a result of its experience in the business,
long-standing relationships with tenants and expertise in the development and
operation of manufacturers' outlet centers. Management developed a number of the
earliest and most successful outlet centers in the industry, including Liberty
Village (one of the first manufacturers' outlet centers in the U.S.) in 1981,
Woodbury Common in 1985, and Desert Hills and Aurora Farms in 1990. Since the
IPO, the Company has added significantly to its senior management in the areas
of development, leasing and property management without increasing general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues; additionally, the
Company intends to continue to invest in systems and controls to support the
planning, coordination and monitoring of its activities.
GROWTH STRATEGY
The Company seeks growth through increasing rents in its existing centers;
developing new centers and expanding existing centers; and acquiring and
re-developing centers.
INCREASING RENTS AT EXISTING CENTERS. The Company's leasing strategy includes
aggressively marketing available space and maintaining a high level of
occupancy; providing for inflation-based contractual rent increases or periodic
fixed contractual rent increases in substantially all leases; renewing leases at
higher base rents per square foot; re-tenanting space occupied by
underperforming tenants; and continuing to sign leases that provide for
percentage rents.
DEVELOPING NEW CENTERS AND EXPANDING EXISTING CENTERS. The Company believes that
there continue to be significant opportunities to develop manufacturers' outlet
centers across the United States. The Company intends to undertake such
development selectively, and believes that it will have a competitive advantage
in doing so as a result of its development expertise, tenant relationships and
access to capital. The Company expects that the development of new centers and
the expansion of existing centers will continue to be a substantial part of its
growth strategy. The Company believes that its development experience and strong
tenant relationships enable it to determine site viability on a timely and
cost-effective basis. However, there can be no assurance that any development or
expansion projects will be commenced or completed as scheduled.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The Company intends to develop, own and operate
premium outlet centers in Japan through its joint venture company, Chelsea Japan
Co., Ltd. Chelsea Japan is currently developing its first outlet center in
Gotemba, located outside Tokyo, and is seeking governmental approval on another
site outside Osaka, Japan. The Company believes that there are significant
opportunities to develop manufacturers' outlet centers in Japan and intends to
pursue these opportunities as viable sites are identified.
The Company has minority interests ranging from 5 to 15% in several outlet
centers and outlet development projects in Europe. Two outlet centers, Bicester
Village outside of London, England and La Roca Company Stores outside of
Barcelona, Spain, are currently open and operated by Value Retail PLC and its
affiliates. Three new European projects and expansions of the two existing
centers are in various stages of development and are expected to open within the
next two years. The Company's total investment in Europe as of February 2000 is
approximately $4.5 million. The Company has also agreed to provide up to $22
million in limited debt service guarantees under a standby facility for loans
arranged by Value Retail PLC to construct outlet centers in Europe. The term of
the standby facility is three years and guarantees shall not be outstanding for
longer than five years after project completion. As of February 2000, the
Company has provided limited debt service guarantees of approximately $20
million for three projects.
ACQUIRING AND REDEVELOPING CENTERS. The Company intends to selectively acquire
individual properties and portfolios of properties that meet its strategic
investment criteria as suitable opportunities arise. The Company believes that
its extensive experience in the outlet center business, access to capital
markets, familiarity with real estate markets and advanced management systems
will allow it to evaluate and execute acquisitions competitively. Furthermore,
management believes that the Company will be able to enhance the operation of
acquired properties as a result of its (i) strong tenant relationships with both
national and upscale fashion retailers; and (ii) development, marketing and
management expertise as a full-service real estate organization. Additionally,
the Company may be able to acquire properties on a tax-advantaged basis through
the issuance of Operating Partnership units. However, there can be no assurance
that any acquisitions will be consummated or, if consummated, will result in an
advantageous return on investment for the Company.
OPERATING STRATEGY
The Company's primary business objective is to enhance the value of its
properties and operations by increasing cash flow. The Company plans to achieve
these objectives through continuing efforts to improve tenant sales and
profitability, and to enhance the opportunity for higher base and percentage
rents.
LEASING. The Company pursues an active leasing strategy through long-standing
relationships with a broad range of tenants including manufacturers of men's,
women's and children's ready-to-wear, lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories,
tableware, housewares, linens and domestic goods. Key tenants are placed in
strategic locations to draw customers into each center and to encourage shopping
at more than one store. The Company continually monitors tenant mix, store size,
store location and sales performance, and works with tenants to improve each
center through re-sizing, re-location and joint promotion.
MARKET AND SITE SELECTION. To ensure a sound long-term customer base, the
Company generally seeks to develop sites near densely-populated, high-income
metropolitan areas, and/or at or near major tourist destinations. While these
areas typically impose numerous restrictions on development and require
compliance with complex entitlement and regulatory processes, the Company
believes that these areas provide the most attractive long-term demographic
characteristics. The Company generally seeks to develop sites that can support
at least 400,000 square feet of GLA and that offer the long-term opportunity to
dominate their respective markets through a critical mass of tenants.
MARKETING. The Company pursues an active, property-specific marketing strategy
using a variety of media including newspapers, television, radio, billboards,
regional magazines, guide books and direct mailings. The centers are marketed to
tour groups, conventions and corporations; additionally, each property
participates in joint destination marketing efforts with other area attractions
and accommodations. Virtually all consumer marketing expenses incurred by the
Company are reimbursable by tenants.
PROPERTY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. The Company believes that effective property
design and management are significant factors in the success of its properties
and works continually to maintain or enhance each center's physical plant,
original architectural theme and high level of on-site services. Each property
is designed to be compatible with its environment and is maintained to high
standards of aesthetics, ambiance and cleanliness in order to promote longer
visits and repeat visits by shoppers. Of the Company's 388 full-time and 99
part-time employees, 286 full-time and 97 part-time employees are involved in
on-site maintenance, security, administration and marketing. Centers are
generally managed by an on-site property manager with oversight from a regional
operations director.
FINANCING
The Company seeks to maintain a strong, flexible financial position by: (i)
maintaining a conservative level of leverage, (ii) extending and sequencing debt
maturity dates, (iii) managing floating interest rate exposure and (iv)
maintaining liquidity. Management believes these strategies will enable the
Company to access a broad array of capital sources, including bank or
institutional borrowings, secured and unsecured debt and equity offerings.
On September 3, 1999, the OP completed a private sale of $65 million of Series B
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units ("Preferred Units") to an institutional
investor. The private placement took the form of 1.3 million Preferred Units at
a stated value of $50 each. The Preferred Units may be called at par on or after
September 3, 2004, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a
cumulative quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.0%. The Preferred Units
are exchangeable into Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of the
Company after ten years. Proceeds from the sale were used to pay down borrowings
under the Senior Credit Facility.
In November 1998, the OP obtained a $60 million term loan that expires April
2000 and bears interest at a rate of London Interbank Offerered Rate (LIBOR)
plus 1.40% (7.53% at December 31, 1999). Proceeds from the loan were used to pay
down borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The Company is currently
exploring several refinancing alternatives including an extension or payoff of
this loan.
On March 30, 1998, the OP replaced its two unsecured bank revolving lines of
credit, totaling $150 million (the "Credit Facilities"), with a $160 million
senior unsecured bank line of credit (the "Senior Credit Facility"). The Senior
Credit Facility expires on March 30, 2002 and the OP has an annual right to
request a one-year extension of the Senior Credit Facility which may be granted
at the option of the lenders. The OP has requested and expects approval to
extend the Facility until March 30, 2003. The Facility bears interest on the
outstanding balance, payable monthly, at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.05% (7.24% at
December 31, 1999) or the prime rate, at the OP's option. The LIBOR rate spread
ranges from 0.85% to 1.25% depending on the Company's Senior Debt rating. A fee
on the unused portion of the Senior Credit Facility is payable quarterly at
rates ranging from 0.15% to 0.25% depending on the balance outstanding. At
December 31, 1999, $94 million was available under the Senior Credit Facility.
Also on March 30, 1998, the OP entered into a $5 million term loan (the "Term
Loan") which carries the same interest rate and maturity as the Senior Credit
Facility. The Lender has credit committee approval to extend the Term Loan to
March 30, 2003.
In October 1997, the OP completed a $125 million offering of 7.25% unsecured
term notes due October 2007 (the "7.25% Notes"). The 7.25% Notes were priced to
yield 7.29% to investors. Net proceeds from the offering were used to repay
substantially all borrowings under the Company's Credit Facilities, redeem $40
million of Reset Notes and for general corporate purposes.
In October 1997, the Company issued 1.0 million shares of non-voting 8.375%
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock"), par
value $0.01 per share, with a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share. The
Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not convertible into any other
securities of the Company. The Preferred Stock is redeemable on or after October
15, 2027 at the Company's option. Net proceeds from the offering were used to
repay borrowings under the Company's Credit Facilities.
In January 1996, the OP completed a $100 million offering of 7.75% unsecured
term notes due January 2001 (the "7.75% Notes"), which are guaranteed by the
Company. The five-year non-callable 7.75% Notes were priced to yield 7.85% to
investors.
COMPETITION
The Properties compete for retail consumer spending on the basis of the diverse
mix of retail merchandising and value oriented pricing. Manufacturers' outlet
centers have established a niche capitalizing on consumers' desire for
value-priced goods. The Properties compete for customer spending with other
outlet locations, traditional shopping malls, off-price retailers, and other
retail distribution channels. The Company believes that the Properties generally
are the leading manufacturers' outlet centers in each market. The Company
carefully considers the degree of existing and planned competition in each
proposed market before deciding to build a new center.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company is not aware of any environmental liabilities relating to the
Properties that would have a material impact on the Company's financial position
and results of operations.
PERSONNEL
As of December 31, 1999, the Company had 388 full-time and 99 part-time
employees. None of the employees are subject to any collective bargaining
agreements, and the Company believes it has good relations with its employees.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Properties are upscale, fashion-oriented manufacturers' outlet centers
located near large metropolitan areas, including New York City, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Sacramento, Portland (Oregon), and
Cleveland, or at or near tourists destinations, including Honolulu, Napa Valley,
Palm Springs and the Monterey Peninsula. The Properties were 99% leased as of
December 31, 1999 and contained approximately 1,400 stores with approximately
450 different tenants. During 1999 and 1998, the Properties generated weighted
average tenant sales of $377 and $360 per square foot, respectively. As of
December 31, 1999, the Company had 19 operating outlet centers. Of the 19
operating centers, 18 are owned 100% in fee; and one, American Tin Cannery
Premium Outlets, is held under a long-term lease. The Company manages all of its
Properties.
Approximately 34% and 35% of the Company's revenues for the years ended December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were derived from the Company's two centers
with the highest revenues, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and Desert Hills
Premium Outlets. The loss of either center or a material decrease in revenues
from either center for any reason might have a material adverse effect on the
Company. In addition, approximately 30% and 34% of the Company's revenues for
the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were derived from the
Company's centers in California, including Desert Hills.
The Company does not consider any single store lease to be material; no
individual tenant, combining all of its store concepts, accounts for more than
5% of the Company's gross revenues or total GLA; and only two tenants occupy
more than 4% of the Company's total GLA. As a result, and considering the
Company's past success in re-leasing available space, the Company believes the
loss of any individual tenant would not have a significant effect on future
operations.
Set forth in the table below is certain property information as of December
31,1999:
YEAR GLA NO. OF
NAME/LOCATION OPENED (SQ. FT.) STORES CERTAIN TENANTS
--------- ---------- --------- --------------------------------------------
Woodbury Common 1985 841,000 213 Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach
Central Valley, NY (New York City Leather, Gap, Gucci, Last Call Neiman Marcus, Polo
metro area) Ralph Lauren
North Georgia 1996 537,000 135 Brooks Brothers, Donna Karan, Gap,
Dawsonville, GA (Atlanta metro area) Nautica, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue, Williams-Sonoma
Desert Hills 1990 475,000 120 Burberry, Coach Leather, Giorgio Armani,
Cabazon, CA (Palm Springs-Los Angeles Gucci, Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger
area)
Wrentham Village 1997 473,000 125 Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan,
Wrentham, MA (Boston/Providence metro area) Gap, Polo Jeans Co., Sony, Versace
Camarillo Premium Outlets 1995 454,000 124 Ann Taylor, Barneys New York, Bose,
Camarillo, CA (Los Angeles metro area) Cole-Haan, Donna Karan, Jones NY, Off 5th-Saks Fifth
Avenue
Leesburg Corner 1998 325,000 73 Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Gap,
Leesburg, VA (Washington DC area) Donna Karan, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue
Aurora Premium Outlets 1987 297,000 69 Ann Taylor, Bose, Brooks Brothers,
Aurora, OH (Cleveland metro area) Carters, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Off 5th-Saks Fifth
Avenue
Clinton Crossing 1996 272,000 67 Coach Leather, Crate & Barrel, Donna
Clinton, CT (I-95/NY-New England Karan, Gap, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue, Polo Ralph
corridor) Lauren
Folsom Premium Outlets 1990 246,000 68 Bass, Donna Karan, Gap, Liz Claiborne,
Folsom, CA (Sacramento metro area) Nike, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue
Waikele Premium Outlets (1) 1997 214,000 52 Barneys New York, Bose, Donna Karan, Guess,
Waipahu, HI (Honolulu area) Polo Jeans Co., Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue
Petaluma Village 1994 196,000 51 Ann Taylor, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Donna
Petaluma, CA (San Francisco metro area) Karan, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue
Napa Premium Outlets 1994 171,000 48 Cole-Haan, Dansk, Ellen Tracy, Esprit, J.
Napa, CA (Napa Valley) Crew, Nautica, Timberland, TSE Cashmere
Columbia Gorge 1991 164,000 44 Adidas, Carter's, Gap, Harry & David,
Troutdale, OR (Portland metro area) Mikasa
Liberty Village 1981 157,000 56 Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Ellen Tracy,
Flemington, NJ (New York-Phila. metro Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger
area)
American Tin Cannery 1987 135,000 48 Anne Klein, Bass, Carole Little, Nine West,
Pacific Grove, CA (Monterey Peninsula) Reebok, Totes
Santa Fe Premium Outlets 1993 125,000 40 Brooks Brothers, Coach Leather, Donna
Santa Fe, NM Karan, Liz Claiborne, Nine West
Patriot Plaza 1986 76,000 11 Lenox, Polo Ralph Lauren, WestPoint Stevens
Williamsburg, VA (Norfolk-Richmond area)
Mammoth Premium Outlets 1990 35,000 11 Bass, Polo Ralph Lauren
Mammoth Lakes, CA (Yosemite National
Park)
St. Helena Premium Outlets 1992 23,000 9 Brooks Brothers, Coach Leather, Donna
St. Helena, CA (Napa Valley) Karan, Joan & David
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Total 5,216,000 1,364
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(1) Acquired in March 1997
The Company rents approximately 27,000 square feet of office space in its
headquarters facility in Roseland, New Jersey and approximately 4,000 square
feet of office space for its west coast regional development office in Newport
Beach, California.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not presently involved in any material litigation other than
routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business and that is either
expected to be covered by liability insurance or to have no material impact on
the Company's financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The following table sets forth the directors and executive officers of the
Company:
NAME AGE POSITION
David C. Bloom 43 Chairman of the Board (term expires in 2002)
and Chief Executive Officer
William D. Bloom 37 Vice Chairman
and Director (term expires in 2000)
Brendan T. Byrne 75 Director (term expires in 2001)
Robert Frommer 65 Director (term expires in 2000)
Barry M. Ginsburg 62 Director (term expires in 2002)
Philip D. Kaltenbacher 62 Director (term expires in 2002)
Reuben S. Leibowitz 52 Director (term expires in 2000)
Leslie T. Chao 43 President
Thomas J. Davis 44 Chief Operating Officer
Bruce Zalaznick 43 Executive Vice President-International
Michael J. Clarke 46 Chief Financial Officer
Christina M. Casey 44 Vice President-Human Resources
Denise M. Elmer 43 Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Anthony J. Galvin 40 Vice President-Leasing
Eric K. Helstrom 41 Vice President-Architecture and Construction
John R. Klein 41 Vice President-Acquisitions and Development
Gregory C. Link 50 Vice President-Operations
Michele Rothstein 41 Vice President-Marketing
Catherine A. Lassi 40 Treasurer
Sharon M. Vuskalns 36 Controller
DAVID C. BLOOM, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since 1993.
Mr. Bloom was a founder and principal of Chelsea, and was President of Chelsea
from 1985 to 1993. As Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, he sets policy and coordinates and directs all the Company's primary
functions. Prior to founding Chelsea, he was an equity analyst with The First
Boston Corporation (now Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation) in New York. Mr.
Bloom graduated from Dartmouth College and received an MBA from Harvard Business
School.
WILLIAM D. BLOOM, Vice Chairman since 2000 and Director since 1995. Mr. Bloom
joined The Chelsea Group in 1986 with responsibility for the leasing of the
Company's projects and was appointed Executive Vice President-Leasing in 1993
and Executive Vice President-Strategic Relationships in 1996. Prior to joining
Chelsea GCA, he was an institutional bond broker with Mabon Nugent in New York.
Mr. Bloom graduated from Boston University School of Management.
BRENDAN T. BYRNE, Director since 1993. Since 1982, Mr. Byrne has been a senior
partner in the law firm of Carella, Byrne, Bain, Gilfillan, Cecchi, Stewart &
Olstein. He previously served as Governor of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982,
Prosecutor of Essex County (New Jersey), President of the Public Utility
Commission and Assignment Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. He has also
served as Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association; Trustee
of Princeton University; Chairman of the Princeton University Council on New
Jersey Affairs; Chairman of the United States Marshals Foundation; and Chairman
of the National Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals (1977). He
serves on a Board of the National Judicial College, is a former Commissioner of
the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, and was a member of the board of
directors of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, Elizabethtown Water Company,
Ingersoll-Rand Company and a former director of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America. He is a member of the Board of Mack-Cali, Inc. Mr. Byrne graduated
from Princeton University and received an LL.B. from Harvard Law School.
ROBERT FROMMER, Director since 1993. Mr. Frommer has been responsible for
developing major commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate projects
throughout the U.S. in such cities as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, DC, Chicago and Seattle. He has served as President of the Pebble
Beach Co., the Ritz-Carlton Hotel of Chicago and PG&E Properties in California.
Mr. Frommer is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania, and received an LL.B. from Yale Law School.
BARRY M. GINSBURG, Director since 1993. Mr. Ginsburg was a founder and principal
of GCA and its predecessor companies from 1986 to 1993 and Vice Chairman of the
Company from 1993 to 1999. From 1966 through 1985, he was employed by Dansk
International Designs, Ltd. and was corporate Chief Operating Officer and
Director from 1980 to 1985. Dansk operated a chain of 31 manufacturers' outlet
stores. He is a Director of Liz Lange Maternity and New Milford (Connecticut)
Hospital. Mr. Ginsburg graduated from Colby College and received an MBA from
Cornell University.
PHILIP D. KALTENBACHER, Director since 1993. Since 1974, Mr. Kaltenbacher has
been Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Seton
Company, a manufacturer of leather; health care products; industrial foams,
films, tapes, adhesives and laminates; and chemicals. Mr. Kaltenbacher was a
Commissioner of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from September
1985 through February 1993, and served as Chairman from September 1985 through
April 1990. Mr. Kaltenbacher graduated from Yale University and received an
LL.B. from Yale Law School.
REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ, Director since 1993. Mr. Leibowitz is a Managing Director
of E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co., LLC ("Warburg, Pincus"), a venture banking firm.
He has been associated with Warburg, Pincus since 1984. Mr. Leibowitz currently
serves on the board of directors of Grubb & Ellis Company and Lennar
Corporation. Mr. Leibowitz graduated from Brooklyn College, received an MBA from
New York University, a JD from Brooklyn Law School, and an LL.M. from New York
University School of Law.
LESLIE T. CHAO, President since April 1997. As President of the Company, Mr.
Chao oversees the corporate finance, legal, administrative, investor relations
and human resource functions of the Company. He joined Chelsea in 1987 as Chief
Financial Officer. Prior to joining Chelsea, he was a Vice President in the
corporate finance/treasury area of Manufacturers Hanover Corporation (now The
Chase Manhattan Corporation), a New York bank holding company. Mr. Chao
graduated from Dartmouth College and received an MBA from Columbia Business
School.
THOMAS J. DAVIS, Chief Operating Officer since April 1997. As Chief Operating
Officer, Mr. Davis oversees the asset management activities of the Company
including leasing, operations and marketing as well as development and
construction. Mr. Davis joined Chelsea in 1996 as Executive Vice President-Asset
Management. From 1988 to 1995, he held various senior positions at Phillips-Van
Heusen Corporation, most recently as Vice President-Real Estate. Mr. Davis has
over twenty years of factory outlet industry experience and has served the
industry in various trade association positions including Chairman of
Manufacturers Idea Exchange as well as a board member of the Steering Committee
for FOMA (Factory Outlet Marketing Association). Mr. Davis received the 1995
VALUE RETAIL NEWS Award of Excellence for individual achievement in the outlet
industry.
BRUCE ZALAZNICK, Executive Vice President-International since 1999.
Mr. Zalaznick joined the Company in 1994 as Vice President-Acquisitions
responsible for the Company's site acquisition activities. From 1996 to 1999 he
served as Executive Vice President-Real Estate, responsible for the site
selection, development, design and construction activities of the Company. In
July 1999, Mr. Zalaznick was named Executive Vice President-International
and is responsible for the Company's development outside the United
States. From 1990 to 1994, he was Senior Vice President-Site Acquisition at
Prime Retail, Inc., a publicly traded REIT, and in that capacity was responsible
for the acquisition and entitlement of approximately three million square feet
of outlet space in ten states. Mr. Zalaznick graduated from Cornell University
and received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
MICHAEL J. CLARKE, Chief Financial Officer since 1999. Since joining the Company
in 1994, Mr. Clarke has held various senior level financial positions. As Chief
Financial Officer, he is responsible for Chelsea's financial functions including
treasury, accounting, budgeting, banking and rating agency relations. From 1985
to 1993, he held various senior positions at Prime Hospitality Corp., a
NYSE-listed operator of hotels, most recently as Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clarke graduated from Seton Hall University and is
a certified public accountant.
CHRISTINA M. CASEY, Vice President-Human Resources since 1998. Ms. Casey joined
the Company in 1996 as Director of Human Resources. As Vice President-Human
Resources, she oversees all aspects of the Company's human resource activities,
including recruitment, benefits, compensation, policy development, training and
employee relations. From 1987 to 1996 she held various positions in Human
Resources with Boise Cascade Corporation, Specialty Paperboard and Rock-Tenn
Company. Ms. Casey graduated from Villanova University and received a Masters in
Social Service from Bryn Mawr Graduate School.
DENISE M. ELMER, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 1993. Ms.
Elmer joined Chelsea as General Counsel in 1993. As Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary, she oversees the legal activities of the Company,
including those related to property acquisition and development, leasing,
finance and operations. From 1988 to 1993, she was an attorney in the New York
law firm of Stadtmauer Bailkin Levine & Masur, where she specialized in
commercial real estate law and became a partner in 1990. Ms. Elmer graduated
from St. Lawrence University and received a JD from Duke University School of
Law.
ANTHONY J. GALVIN, Vice President-Leasing since 1997. As Vice President-Leasing,
Mr. Galvin is responsible for the management of the Company's leasing
activities. From 1995 to 1997, he was Director of Real Estate for Coach Leather,
a division of Sara Lee Corporation. From 1987 to 1995 he held positions in both
real estate and construction at Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation. Mr. Galvin has
served the industry in various trade association positions including Chairperson
of the Northeast Merchants Association and the Board of Directors of ORMA
(Outlet Retail Merchants Association). Mr. Galvin is a graduate of Glassboro
State College (now Rowan University), where he serves on the Executive Committee
of the Alumni Advisory Council for the School of Business.
ERIC K. HELSTROM, Vice President-Architecture and Construction, since 1996. Mr.
Helstrom joined the Company in 1995 as Director-Development and was named Vice
President-Architecture and Construction in 1996. He oversees the design,
engineering and construction activities of the Company. From 1987 to 1995, he
held various positions including Director-Architecture/Construction with
Alexander Haagen Properties, an AMEX-listed REIT. Mr. Helstrom graduated from
California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo and received a Masters in Real Estate
Development from the University of Southern California. Mr. Helstrom is a
licensed architect and general contractor.
JOHN R. KLEIN, Vice President-Acquisitions and Development, since 1996. Mr.
Klein joined the Company in 1995 as Director-Acquisitions and was named Vice
President-Acquisitions and Development in 1996. He oversees the Company's
acquisitions and development activities including site selection and
entitlements. From 1991 to 1995, he held various positions at Prime Retail,
Inc., most recently as Vice President-Site Acquisition. At Prime, Mr. Klein was
involved in the acquisition and entitlement of over two million square feet of
manufacturers' outlet space in nine states. Mr. Klein graduated from Columbia
University and received an MBA from George Washington University School of
Business.
GREGORY C. LINK, Vice President-Operations since 1996. Mr. Link joined the
Company in 1994 as Vice President-Leasing responsible for the management of the
Company's leasing activities. In January 1996, Mr. Link was appointed Vice
President-Operations and is responsible for supervising property management
activities at the Company's operating properties. From 1987 to 1994, he was
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ribbon Outlet, Inc., an
affiliate of the world's largest ribbon manufacturer, and in that capacity
opened over 100 factory outlet stores across the United States. From 1971 to
1987 he held various senior merchandising positions with Phillips-Van Heusen
Corporation, Westpoint Pepperell Corporation, May Department Stores and
Associated Dry Goods Corporation. Mr. Link graduated from the College of
Business and Public Administration of the University of Arizona at Tucson.
MICHELE ROTHSTEIN, Vice President-Marketing since 1993. Ms. Rothstein joined
Chelsea in 1989 as Vice President-Marketing. As Vice President-Marketing of the
Company, she oversees all aspects of the Company's marketing and promotion
activities. From 1987 to 1989, she was a product manager at Regina Company and,
prior to 1987, was with Waring & LaRosa Advertising in New York. Ms. Rothstein
graduated from the School of Business at the State University of New York at
Albany.
CATHERINE A. LASSI, Treasurer since 1997. Ms. Lassi joined Chelsea in 1987,
became Controller in 1990 and Treasurer in January 1997. As Treasurer, she
oversees budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, cash management,
banking, information systems and lease accounting activities for the Company.
Ms. Lassi is a certified public accountant and graduated from the University of
South Florida.
SHARON M. VUSKALNS, Controller since 1997. Ms. Vuskalns joined the Company in
1995 as Director of Accounting Services. As Controller, she oversees the
accounting and financial reporting activities for the Company. Prior to joining
Chelsea, she was a Senior Audit Manager with Ernst & Young, LLP. Ms. Vuskalns
graduated from Indiana University and is a certified public accountant.
David C. Bloom and William D. Bloom are brothers.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY MATTERS
The common stock of the Company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under
the ticker symbol CCG. As of February 24, 2000 there were 545 shareholders of
record. The Company believes it has more than 12,000 beneficial holders of
common stock. The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low closing
sales price per share (as derived from the WALL STREET JOURNAL) and the cash
distributions declared in 1999 and 1998:
SALES PRICE ($) DISTRIBUTIONS
QUARTER ENDED HIGH LOW ($)
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December 31, 1999 31-3/4 29 0.72
September 30, 1999 38-7/8 30-7/16 0.72
June 30, 1999 39 29-5/16 0.72
March 31, 1999 35-7/8 27-7/8 0.72
December 31, 1998 35-5/8 32-7/16 0.69
September 30, 1998 40 31-1/8 0.69
June 30, 1998 40-3/16 37-5/8 0.69
March 31, 1998 38-13/16 36-3/4 0.69
While the Company intends to continue paying regular quarterly dividends, future
dividend declarations will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and
will depend on the cash flow and financial condition of the Company; capital
requirements; annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code; covenant limitations under the Senior Credit Facility and
the Term Notes; and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.
On June 16, 1997, pursuant to a Stock Subscription Agreement dated May 16, 1997
(the "Subscription Agreement") the Company sold to Simon Property Group, Inc.
("Simon") an aggregate of 1,408,450 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price
of $35.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $50
million. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Company agreed not to sell
for cash any equity securities (or securities convertible into or exercisable
for equity securities) unless it offers to Simon the right to buy a pro rata
share of such securities. Simon agreed not to acquire any additional securities
of the Company or, directly or indirectly, seek to acquire control of the
Company without prior consent of the Company's Board of Directors for a period
of five years from the date of the Subscription Agreement (or two years after
the Simon joint venture is terminated). If Simon acquires an aggregate of $100
million of securities of the Company, it will have the right to elect a director
of the Company.
ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE, AND NUMBER OF CENTERS)
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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OPERATING DATA: 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Rental revenue........................................... $114,485 $99,976 $81,531 $63,792 $51,361
Total revenues........................................... 162,926 139,315 113,417 91,356 72,515
Loss on writedown of assets.............................. 694 15,713 - - -
Total expenses........................................... 115,370 113,879 78,262 59,996 41,814
Income before minority interest and
extraordinary item................................... 47,556 25,436 35,155 31,360 29,650
Minority interest........................................ (9,275) (3,803) (6,595) (9,899) (10,078)
Income before extraordinary item......................... 38,281 21,633 28,560 21,461 19,572
Extraordinary item - loss on retirement of debt.......... - (283) (204) (607) -
Net income............................................... 38,281 21,350 28,356 20,854 19,572
Preferred dividend....................................... (4,188) (4,188) (907) - -
Net income to common shareholders........................ $34,093 $17,162 $27,449 $20,854 $19,572
Income per common share before
extraordinary item (diluted) (1)..................... $2.14 $1.12 $1.86 $1.79 $1.73
Net income per common share (diluted) (1)................ $2.14 $1.10 $1.85 $1.74 $1.73
OWNERSHIP INTEREST:
REIT common shares....................................... 15,908 15,672 14,866 11,964 11,289
Operating Partnership units.............................. 3,389 3,431 3,435 5,316 5,601
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Weighted average shares/units outstanding................ 19,297 19,103 18,301 17,280 16,890
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Rental properties before accumulated
depreciation......................................... $848,813 $792,726 $708,933 $512,354 $415,983
Total assets............................................. 806,055 773,352 688,029 502,212 408,053
Total liabilities ...................................... 426,198 450,410 342,106 240,878 141,577
Minority interest........................................ 102,561 42,551 48,253 75,994 89,718
Stockholders'/owners' equity............................. 277,296 280,391 297,670 185,340 176,758
Distributions declared per common share.................. $2.88 $2.76 $2.58 $2.355 $2.135
OTHER DATA:
Funds from operations to common shareholders (2)......... $79,980 $67,994 $57,417 $48,616 $41,870
Cash flows from:
Operating activities.................................. $87,590 $78,731 $56,594 $53,510 $36,797
Investing activities.................................. (77,578) (119,807) (199,250) (99,568) (82,393)
Financing activities.................................. (10,781) 36,169 143,308 55,957 40,474
GLA at end of period..................................... 5,216 4,876 4,308 3,610 2,934
Weighted average GLA (3)................................. 4,995 4,614 3,935 3,255 2,680
Centers in operation at end of the period................ 19 19 20 18 16
New centers opened....................................... - 1 1 2 1
Centers expanded......................................... 4 7 5 5 7
Center sold.............................................. 1 - - - 1
Centers held for sale.................................... 1 2 - - -
Center acquired.......................................... - - 1 - -
NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA:
(1) The earnings per share amounts prior to 1997 have been restated as required
to comply with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,
EARNINGS PER SHARE. For further discussion of earnings per share and the
impact of Statement No. 128, see the notes to the consolidated financial
statements beginning on page F-6.
(2) Management considers funds from operations ("FFO") an appropriate measure
of performance for an equity real estate investment trust. FFO does not
represent net income or cash flow from operations as defined by generally
accepted accounting principles and should not be considered an alternative
to net income as an indicator of operating performance or to cash from
operations, and is not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to
fund cash needs. See Management's Discussion and Analysis for definition of
FFO.
(3) GLA weighted by months in operation.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in connection with the financial
statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this annual report.
Certain comparisons between periods have been made on a percentage or weighted
average per square foot basis. The latter technique adjusts for square footage
changes at different times during the year.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company operated 19 manufacturers' outlet
centers, compared to 20 at the end of 1997. The Company's operating gross
leasable area ("GLA") at December 31, 1999 was 5.2 million square feet compared
to 4.9 million square feet and 4.3 million square feet at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
From January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1999, the Company grew by increasing rents
at its operating centers, opening two new centers, acquiring one center and
expanding nine centers. The 1.6 million square feet ("sf") of net GLA added is
detailed as follows:
SINCE
JANUARY 1,
1997 1999 1998 1997
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CHANGES IN GLA (SF IN 000'S):
NEW CENTERS DEVELOPED:
Leesburg Corner 270 - 270 -
Wrentham Village 227 - - 227
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TOTAL NEW CENTERS 497 - 270 227
CENTERS EXPANDED:
Wrentham Village 246 120 126 -
North Georgia 245 103 31 111
Leesburg Corner 55 55 - -
Camarillo Premium Outlets 175 45 45 85
Woodbury Common 268 - 268 -
Folsom Premium Outlets 34 - 19 15
Columbia Gorge 16 - 16 -
Desert Hills 42 - 6 36
Liberty Village 12 - - 12
Other - 17 (15) (2)
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TOTAL CENTERS EXPANDED 1,093 340 496 257
CENTERS HELD FOR SALE:
Solvang Designer Outlets (52) - (52) -
Lawrence Riverfront (146) - (146) -
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(198) - (198) -
CENTER ACQUIRED:
Waikele Premium Outlets 214 - - 214
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NET GLA ADDED DURING THE PERIOD 1,606 340 568 698
OTHER DATA:
GLA at end of period 5,216 4,876 4,308
Weighted average GLA (1) 4,995 4,614 3,935
Centers in operation at end of period 19 19 20
New centers opened - 1 1
Centers expanded 4 7 5
Centers sold 1 - -
Centers held for sale 1 2 -
Center acquired - - 1
NOTE: (1) Average GLA weighted by months in operation
The Company's centers produced weighted average reported tenant sales of
approximately $377 per square foot in 1999 and $360 per square foot in 1998 and
1997.
Two of the Company's centers, Woodbury Common and Desert Hills, generated
approximately 34%, 35% and 34% of the Company's total revenue for the years
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In addition, approximately 30%, 34%, and 38%
of the Company's revenues for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, were derived from the Company's centers in California, including
Desert Hills.
The Company does not consider any single store lease to be material; no
individual tenant, combining all of its store concepts, accounts for more than
5% of the Company's gross revenues or total GLA; and only two tenants occupy
more than 4% of the Company's total GLA. In view of these statistics and the
Company's past success in re-leasing available space, the Company believes the
loss of any individual tenant would not have a significant effect on future
operations.
The discussion below is based upon operating income before minority interest and
extraordinary item. The minority interest in net income varies from period to
period as a result of changes in Operating Partnership interests and the
Company's 50% investment in Solvang prior to June 30, 1997.
COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Operating income before interest, depreciation and amortization increased $18.6
million, or 19.8%, to $112.2 million in 1999 from $93.6 million in 1998. This
increase was primarily the result of expansions and a new center opening during
1999 and 1998.
Base rentals increased $12.2 million, or 14.1%, to $98.8 million in 1999 from
$86.6 million in 1998 due to expansions, a new center opening in 1998 and higher
average rents. Base rental revenue per weighted average square foot increased to
$19.79 in 1999 from $18.77 in 1998 as a result of higher rental rates on new
leases and renewals.
Percentage rents increased $2.3 million, or 16.9%, to $15.7 million in 1999 from
$13.4 million in 1998. The increase was primarily due to a new center opening in
1998, expansions of existing centers and increase in tenants contributing
percentage rents.
Expense reimbursements, representing contractual recoveries from tenants of
certain common area maintenance, operating, real estate tax, promotional and
management expenses, increased $4.4 million, or 12.5%, to $39.7 million in 1999
from $35.3 million in 1998, due to the recovery of operating and maintenance
costs from increased GLA. On a weighted average square foot basis, expense
reimbursements increased 3.9% to $7.96 in 1999 from $7.66 in 1998. The average
recovery of reimbursable expenses was 90.8% in 1999 compared to 91.3% in 1998.
Other income increased $4.7 million to $8.7 million in 1999 from $4.0 million in
1998. The increase was primarily due to income from the agreement not to compete
with the Mills Corporation in the Houston, Texas area.
Interest, in excess of amounts capitalized, increased $4.2 million to $24.2
million in 1999 from $20.0 million in 1998, due to higher debt balances from
increased GLA in operation.
Operating and maintenance expenses increased $5.1 million, or 13.1%, to $43.8
million in 1999 from $38.7 million in 1998. The increase was primarily due to
costs related to increased GLA. On a weighted average square foot basis,
operating and maintenance expenses increased 4.4% to $8.76 in 1999 from $8.39 in
1998 as a result of increased real estate tax and promotion costs.
General and administrative expenses remained stable at $4.8 million during 1999
and 1998.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $7.2 million to $39.7 million in
1999 from $32.5 million in 1998. The increase was due to depreciation of
expansions and a new center opened in 1998.
The loss on writedown of assets of $0.7 million in 1999 and $15.7 million in
1998 was attributable to the re-valuation of two centers held for sale at their
estimated fair values and the write-off of pre-development costs of an abandoned
site.
Other expenses remained stable at $2.1 million during 1999 and 1998.
COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Operating income before interest, depreciation and amortization increased $18.2
million, or 24.2%, to $93.6 million in 1998 from $75.4 million in 1997. This
increase was primarily the result of expansions and new center openings during
1997 and 1998.
Base rentals increased $15.9 million, or 22.5%, to $86.6 million in 1998 from
$70.7 million in 1997 due to expansions, new center openings in 1997 and 1998,
one acquired center and higher average rents. Base rental revenue per weighted
average square foot increased to $18.77 in 1998 from $17.97 in 1997 as a result
of higher rental rates on new leases and renewals.
Percentage rents increased $2.6 million, or 23.5%, to $13.4 million in 1998 from
$10.8 million in 1997. The increase was primarily due to a new center opening in
1997, increased tenant sales and a higher number of tenants contributing
percentage rents.
Expense reimbursements, representing contractual recoveries from tenants of
certain common area maintenance, operating, real estate tax, promotional and
management expenses, increased $6.3 million, or 21.9%, to $35.3 million in 1998
from $29.0 million in 1997, due to the recovery of operating and maintenance
costs from increased GLA. On a weighted average square foot basis, expense
reimbursements increased 4.1% to $7.66 in 1998 from $7.36 in 1997. The average
recovery of reimbursable expenses was 91.3% in 1998 compared to 92.2% in 1997.
Other income increased $1.1 million to $4.0 million in 1998 from $2.9 million in
1997. The increase was due to income from the agreement not to compete with the
Mills Corporation in the Houston, Texas area and a $0.3 million increase in
outparcel income during 1998.
Interest, in excess of amounts capitalized, increased $4.6 million to $20.0
million in 1998 from $15.4 million in 1997, due to higher debt balances from
increased GLA in operation.
Operating and maintenance expenses increased $7.3 million, or 23.2%, to $38.7
million in 1998 from $31.4 million in 1997. The increase was primarily due to
costs related to increased GLA. On a weighted average square foot basis,
operating and maintenance expenses increased 5.0% to $8.39 in 1998 from $7.99 in
1997 as a result of increased real estate tax and promotion costs.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $7.5 million to $32.5 million in
1998 from $25.0 million in 1997. The increase was due to depreciation of
expansions and new centers opened in 1997 and 1998.
General and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million to $4.8 million in
1998 from $3.8 million in 1997. On a weighted average square foot basis, general
and administrative expenses increased 8.2% to $1.05 in 1998 from $0.97 in 1997
primarily due to increased personnel, overhead costs and accrual for deferred
compensation.
The loss on writedown of assets of $15.7 million in 1998 was attributable to the
re-valuation of two centers held for sale at their estimated fair values and the
write-off of pre-development costs of an abandoned site.
Other expenses decreased $0.4 million to $2.2 million in 1998 from $2.6 million
in 1997. The decrease was primarily due to recoveries of bad debts previously
written off.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company believes it has adequate financial resources to fund operating
expenses, distributions, and planned development and construction activities.
Operating cash flow in 1999 of $87.6 million is expected to increase with a full
year of operations of the 340,000 square feet of GLA added during 1999 and
scheduled openings of approximately 853,000 square feet in 2000, which includes
the Company's 50% ownership share in Orlando Premium Outlets and 40% ownership
share in Gotemba Premium Outlets. The Company has adequate funding sources to
complete and open all of its current development projects through the use of
available cash of $8.9 million; construction loans for the Orlando and Allen
projects; a yen denominated line of credit for the Company's share of projects
in Japan; and approximately $90 million available under its Senior Credit
Facility. Chelsea also has the ability to access the public markets through its
$175 million debt shelf registration and if current market conditions become
favorable through its $200 million equity shelf registration.
Operating cash flow is expected to provide sufficient funds for dividends and
distributions in accordance with REIT federal income tax requirements. In
addition, the Company anticipates retaining sufficient operating cash to fund
re-tenanting and lease renewal tenant improvement costs, as well as capital
expenditures to maintain the quality of its centers.
Common distributions declared and recorded in 1999 were $55.2 million or $2.88
per share or unit. The Company's 1999 distribution payout ratio as a percentage
of net income before minority interest, loss on writedown of assets and
depreciation and amortization, exclusive of amortization of deferred financing
costs, ("FFO") was 69%. The Senior Credit Facility limits aggregate dividends
and distributions to the lesser of (i) 90% of FFO on an annual basis or (ii)
100% of FFO for any two consecutive quarters.
On September 3, 1999, the OP completed a private sale of $65 million of Series B
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units ("Preferred Units") to an institutional
investor. The private placement took the form of 1.3 million Preferred Units at
a stated value of $50 each. The Preferred Units may be called at par on or after
September 3, 2004, have no stated maturity or mandatory redemption and pay a
cumulative quarterly dividend at an annualized rate of 9.0%. The Preferred Units
are not convertible to any other securities of the OP or Company. Proceeds from
the sale were used to pay down borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility.
On March 30, 1998, the OP replaced its two unsecured bank revolving lines of
credit, totaling $150 million (the "Credit Facilities"), with a new $160 million
senior unsecured bank line of credit (the "Senior Credit Facility"). The Senior
Credit Facility expires on March 30, 2002 and the OP has an annual right to
request a one-year extension of the Senior Credit Facility which may be granted
at the option of the lenders. The OP has requested and expects approval to
extend the Facility until March 30, 2003. The Facility bears interest on the
outstanding balance, payable monthly, at a rate equal to the London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.05% (7.24% at December 31, 1999) or the prime
rate, at the OP's option. The LIBOR spread ranges from 0.85% to 1.25% depending
on the Operating Partnership's Senior Debt rating. A fee on the unused portion
of the Senior Credit Facility is payable quarterly at rates ranging from 0.15%
to 0.25% depending on the balance outstanding.
In November 1998, the OP obtained a $60 million term loan which expires April
2000 and bears interest on the outstanding balance at a rate equal to LIBOR plus
1.40% (7.53% at December 31, 1999). Proceeds from the loan were used to pay down
borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The Company is currently exploring
several refinancing alternatives including extension and payoff of this loan.
The Company is in the process of planning development for 2000 and beyond. At
December 31, 1999, approximately 424,000 square feet of the Company's planned
2000 development was under construction, including the 232,000 square foot
first phase of Allen Premium Outlets (Allen, Texas - located on US Highway 75
approximately 30 miles north of Dallas), the 104,000 square foot third phase of
Leesburg Corner and expansions totaling 88,000 square feet at two other centers.
These projects are under development and there can be no assurance that they
will be completed or opened, or that there will not be delays in opening or
completion. Excluding separately financed joint venture projects, the Company
anticipates 2000 development and construction costs of $40 million to $50
million. Funding is currently expected from borrowings under the Senior Credit
Facility, additional debt offerings, and/or equity offerings, except Allen
Premium Outlets. In February 2000, an affiliate of the Company entered into a
$40 million construction loan agreement that is expected to fund approximately
75% of the costs of the Allen project. The loan is guaranteed by the OP.
Construction is also underway on Orlando Premium Outlets ("OPO"), a 430,000
square-foot upscale outlet center located on Interstate 4 midway between Walt
Disney World/EPCOT and Sea World in Orlando, Florida. OPO is a joint venture
project between the Company and Simon and is scheduled to open as a single phase
in mid-2000. In February 1999, the joint venture entered into a $82.5 million
construction loan agreement that is expected to fund approximately 75% of the
costs of the project. The loan is 50% guaranteed by each of the Company and
Simon and as of December 31, 1999, $20.8 million was outstanding.
In June 1999, the Company signed a definitive agreement with Mitsubishi Estate
Co., Ltd. and Nissho Iwai Corporation to jointly develop, own and operate
premium outlet centers in Japan. The joint venture, known as Chelsea Japan Co.,
Ltd. ("Chelsea Japan") intends to develop its initial project in the city of
Gotemba. In conjunction with the agreement, the Company contributed $1.7 million
in equity. In addition, an equity investee of the Company entered into a 4
billion yen (US $40 million ) line of credit guaranteed by the Company and OP to
fund its share of construction costs. At December 31, 1999, no amounts were
outstanding under the loan. In December 1999, construction began on the 220,000
square-foot first phase of Gotemba Premium Outlets with opening scheduled for
mid- 2000. Gotemba is located on the Tomei Expressway, approximately 60 miles
west of Tokyo and midway between Mt. Fuji and the Hakone resort area. Subject to
governmental and other approvals, Chelsea Japan also expects to announce a
project outside Osaka, the second-largest city in Japan, to open in late 2000.
The Company has minority interests ranging from 5 to 15% in several outlet
centers and outlet development projects in Europe. Two outlet centers, Bicester
Village outside of London, England and La Roca Company Stores outside of
Barcelona, Spain, are currently open and operated by Value Retail PLC and its
affiliates. Three new European projects and expansions of the two existing
centers are in various stages of development and are expected to open within the
next two years. The Company's total investment in Europe as of February 2000 is
approximately $4.5 million. The Company has also agreed to provide up to $22
million in limited debt service guarantees under a standby facility for loans
arranged by Value Retail PLC to construct outlet centers in Europe. The term of
the standby facility is three years and guarantees shall not be outstanding for
longer than five years after project completion. As of February 2000, the
Company has provided limited debt service guaranties of approximately $20
million for three projects.
The Company announced in October 1998 that it sold its interest in and
terminated the development of Houston Premium Outlets, a joint venture project
with Simon. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will receive
non-compete payments totaling $21.4 million from The Mills Corporation; $3.0
million was received at closing, and four annual installments of $4.6 million
will be received on each January 2, 1999 through 2002. The Company has also been
reimbursed for its share of land costs, development costs and fees related to
the project.
To achieve planned growth and favorable returns in both the short and long-term,
the Company's financing strategy is to maintain a strong, flexible financial
position by: (i) maintaining a conservative level of leverage; (ii) extending
and sequencing debt maturity dates; (iii) managing exposure to floating interest
rates; and (iv) maintaining liquidity. Management believes these strategies will
enable the Company to access a broad array of capital sources, including bank or
institutional borrowings and secured and unsecured debt and equity offerings,
subject to market conditions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $87.6 million and $78.7 million
for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The increase was
primarily due to the growth of the Company's GLA to 5.2 million square feet in
1999 from 4.9 million square feet in 1998 and receipt of payment on a
non-compete receivable. Net cash used in investing activities decreased $42.2
million for the year ended December 31, 1999 compared to the corresponding 1998
period, as a result of decreased construction activity, proceeds from sale of a
center and receipt of payment on a note receivable. For the year ended December
31, 1999, net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $47.0 million
primarily due to higher borrowings during 1998 offset in part by the sale of
preferred units in September 1999. Proceeds from the sale were used to repay
borrowings under the Company's Senior Credit Facility.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $78.7 million and $56.6 million
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The increase was
primarily due to the growth of the Company's GLA to 4.9 million square feet in
1998 from 4.3 million square feet in 1997. Net cash used in investing activities
decreased $79.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 compared to the
corresponding 1997 period, primarily as a result of the Waikele Factory Outlets
acquisition in March 1997. For the year ended December 31, 1998, net cash
provided by financing activities decreased by $107.1 million primarily due to
borrowings for the Waikele Factory Outlets acquisition and excess capital raised
for development during 1997.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
In prior years, the Company discussed the nature and progress of its plans to
become Year 2000 ready. In late 1999, the Company completed its remediation and
testing of systems. As a result of those planning and implementation efforts,
the Company experienced no significant disruptions in mission-critical
information technology and non-information technology systems and believes those
systems successfully responded to the Year 2000 date change. The Company
expensed less than $100,000 during 1999 in connection with remediating its
systems. The Company is not aware of any material problems resulting from Year
2000 issues, either with its internal systems, or the products and services of
third parties. The Company will continue to monitor its mission critical
computer applications and those of its suppliers and vendors throughout the year
2000 to ensure that any latent Year 2000 matters that may arise are addressed
promptly.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
Management believes that funds from operations ("FFO") should be considered in
conjunction with net income, as presented in the statements of operations
included elsewhere herein, to facilitate a clearer understanding of the
operating results of the Company. Management considers FFO an appropriate
measure of performance for an equity real estate investment trust. FFO, as
defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"),
is net income applicable to common shareholders (computed in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles), excluding gains (or losses) from debt
restructuring and sales or writedowns of property, exclusive of outparcel sales,
plus real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments
for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for
unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on
the same basis. FFO does not represent net income or cash flow from operations
as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and should not be
considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of operating performance
or to cash from operations, and is not necessarily indicative of cash flow
available to fund cash needs.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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Income to common shareholders before extraordinary item............ $34,093 $17,445
Add:
Depreciation and amortization.................................... 39,716 32,486
Amortization of deferred financing costs and depreciation
of non-rental real estate assets............................... (1,849) (1,453)
Loss on writedown of assets...................................... 694 15,713
Minority interest................................................ 9,275 3,803
Preferred unit distribution...................................... (1,949) -
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FFO................................................................ $79,980 $67,994
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Average shares/units outstanding................................... 19,297 19,103
Dividends declared per share....................................... $2.88 $2.76
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Substantially all leases contain provisions, including escalations of base rents
and percentage rentals calculated on gross sales, to mitigate the impact of
inflation. Inflationary increases in common area maintenance and real estate tax
expenses are substantially all reimbursed by tenants.
Virtually all tenants have met their lease obligations and the Company continues
to attract and retain quality tenants. The Company intends to reduce operating
and leasing risks by continually improving its tenant mix, rental rates and
lease terms, and by pursuing contracts with creditworthy upscale and national
brand-name tenants.
ITEM 7-A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from its floating
rate debt arrangements. Under its current policies, the Company does not use
interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate
changes. A hypothetical 100 basis point adverse move (increase) in interest
rates along the entire rate curve would adversely affect the Company's annual
interest cost by approximately $1.3 million annually.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements and financial information of the Company for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 and the Report of the Independent
Auditors thereon are included elsewhere herein. Reference is made to the
financial statements and schedules in Item 14.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEMS 10, 11, 12 AND 13.
The required information in the following items will appear in the Company's
Proxy Statement furnished to shareholders in connection with the 2000 Annual
Meeting, and is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K Annual Report.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant*
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
* Certain information regarding Directors and Officers is included at the end of
Part I.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1 and 2. The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a
separate section of this report.
3. Exhibits
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, including
Articles Supplementary relating to 8 3/8% Series A Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock and Articles Supplementary relating to 9%
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
3.2 By-laws of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
Registration Statement filed by the Company on Form S-11 under the
Securities Act of 1933 (file No. 33-67870) (S-11).
3.3 Agreement of Limited Partnership for the Operating Partnership.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to S-11.
3.4 Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 to Partnership Agreement dated March 31,
1997 and October 7, 1997. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to
Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
3.5 Amendment No. 3 to Partnership Agreement dated September 3, 1999.
4.1 Form of Indenture among the Company, Chelsea GCA Realty Partnership,
L.P., and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registration Statement
filed by the Company on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933
(File No. 33-98136).
10.1 Registration Rights Agreement among the Company and recipients of
Units. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to S-11.
10.2 Term Loan Agreement dated November 3, 1998 among Chelsea GCA Realty
Partnership, L.P., BankBoston, N.A., individually and as an agent,
and other Lending Institutions listed therein. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10K for the year ended December 31,
1998 ("1998 10K").
10.3 Credit Agreement dated March 30, 1998 among Chelsea GCA Realty
Partnership, L.P., BankBoston, N.A, individually and as an agent, and
other Lending Institutions listed therein. Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.3 to 1998 10K.
10.4 Agreement dated October 23, 1998, among Chelsea GCA Realty
Partnership, L.P., Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc., Simon Property Group,
L.P., the Mills Corporation and related parties. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to 1998 10K.
10.5 Limited Liability Company Agreement of Simon/Chelsea Development Co.,
L.L.C. dated May 16, 1997 between Simon DeBartolo Group, L.P. and
Chelsea GCA Realty Partnership, L.P. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
10.6 Subscription Agreement dated as of March 31, 1997 by and among
Chelsea GCA Realty Partnership, L.P., WCC Associates and KM Halawa
Partners. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to current report on
Form 8-K reporting on an event which occurred March 31, 1997.
10.7 Stock Subscription Agreement dated May 16, 1997 between Chelsea GCA
Realty, Inc. and Simon DeBartolo Group, L.P. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10K for the year ended December 31,
1997.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(CONTINUED)
10.8 Contribution Agreement by and among an institutional investor and
Chelsea GCA Realty Partnership, L.P. and Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc.
dated September 3, 1999.
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None
(c) Exhibits
See (a) 3
(d) Financial Statement Schedules - The response to this portion of Item 14
is submitted as a separate schedule of this report.
ITEM 8, ITEM 14(A)(1) AND (2) AND ITEM 14(D)
(A)1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FORM 10-K
REPORT PAGE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors......................................... F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998........... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997........................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.................................. F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997........................................... F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-6
(A)2 AND (D) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Schedule III-Consolidated Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation... F-19
and F-20
All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or
is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or
because the information required is included in the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Chelsea GCA
Realty, Inc. as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1999. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in the Index as Item 14(a). These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the management of Chelsea GCA
Realty, Inc. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial
statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Chelsea GCA
Realty, Inc. as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
FEBRUARY 2, 2000
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Rental properties:
Land.................................................................. $ 118,494 $ 109,318
Depreciable property.................................................. 730,319 683,408
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Total rental property...................................................... 848,813 792,726
Accumulated depreciation................................................... (138,221) (102,851)
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Rental properties, net..................................................... 710,592 689,875
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. 8,862 9,631
Notes receivable-related parties........................................... 2,213 4,500
Deferred costs, net........................................................ 14,290 17,766
Properties held for sale................................................... 3,388 8,733
Other assets............................................................... 66,710 42,847
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TOTAL ASSETS............................................................... $ 806,055 $ 773,352
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unsecured bank debt................................................... $ 131,035 $ 151,035
7.75% Unsecured Notes due 2001........................................ 99,905 99,824
7.25% Unsecured Notes due 2007........................................ 124,744 124,712
Construction payables................................................. 9,277 12,927
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................................. 27,127 19,769
Obligation under capital lease........................................ 3,233 9,612
Accrued dividend and distribution payable............................. 3,813 3,274
Other liabilities..................................................... 27,064 29,257
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TOTAL LIABILITIES.......................................................... 426,198 450,410
Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest.......................................................... 102,561 42,551
Stockholders' equity:
8.375% series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
authorized 1,000 shares, issued and outstanding 1,000 shares in 1999
and 1998 (aggregate liquidation preference $50,000).............. 10 10
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 50,000 shares,
issued and outstanding 15,932 in 1999 and 15,608 in 1998......... 159 156
Paid-in-capital....................................................... 347,725 339,490
Distributions in excess of net income................................. (70,598) (59,265)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY................................................. 277,296 280,391
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY................................. $ 806,055 $ 773,352
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
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REVENUES:
Base rent...................................... $98,838 $86,592 $70,693
Percentage rent................................ 15,647 13,384 10,838
Expense reimbursements......................... 39,748 35,342 28,981
Other income................................... 8,693 3,997 2,905
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TOTAL REVENUES...................................... 162,926 139,315 113,417
EXPENSES:
Interest....................................... 24,208 19,978 15,447
Operating and maintenance...................... 43,771 38,704 31,423
Depreciation and amortization.................. 39,716 32,486 24,995
General and administrative..................... 4,853 4,849 3,815
Loss on writedown of assets.................... 694 15,713 -
Other.......................................... 2,128 2,149 2,582
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TOTAL EXPENSES...................................... 115,370 113,879 78,262
Income before minority interest and
extraordinary item............................. 47,556 25,436 35,155
Minority interest................................... (9,275) (3,803) (6,595)
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Income before extraordinary item.................... 38,281 21,633 28,560
Extraordinary item-loss on early extinguishment of
debt, net of minority interest in the amount of
$62 in 1998 and $48 in 1997.................... - (283) (204)
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Net income.......................................... 38,281 21,350 28,356
Preferred dividend requirement...................... (4,188) (4,188) (907)
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NET INCOME TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS................... $34,093 $17,162 $27,449
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
BASIC:
Income per common share before extraordinary item .. $2.17 $1.13 $1.89
Extraordinary item per common share................. - (0.02) (0.01)
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Net income per common share......................... $2.17 $1.11 $1.88
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Weighted average common shares outstanding.......... 15,742 15,440 14,605
=============== =============== ===============
DILUTED:
Income per common share before extraordinary item .. $2.14 $1.12 $1.86
Extraordinary item per common share................. - (0.02) (0.01)
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Net income per common share......................... $2.14 $1.10 $1.85
=============== =============== ===============
Weighted average common shares outstanding.......... 15,908 15,672 14,866
=============== =============== ===============
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
PREFERRED COMMON STOCK DISTRIB. IN TOTAL
STOCK AT AT PAID-IN- EXCESS OF STOCKHOLDERS'
PAR VALUE PAR VALUE CAPITAL NET INCOME EQUITY
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Balance December 31, 1996........................... $ - $124 $207,910 ($22,694) $185,340
Net income........................................... - - - 28,356 28,356
Preferred dividend requirement....................... - - - (907) (907)
Cash distributions declared ($2.58 per common
share of which $0.49
represented a return of capital for
federal income tax purposes).................... - - - (38,475) (38,475)
Exercise of stock options............................ - - 1,205 - 1,205
Shares issued in exchange for units of the
Operating Partnership........................... - 15 19,984 - 19,999
Sales of stock (net of costs)........................ 10 14 98,382 - 98,406
Shares issued through dividend
reinvestment program............................ - 1 3,745 - 3,746
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Balance December 31, 1997............................ 10 154 331,226 (33,720) 297,670
Net income........................................... - - - 21,350 21,350
Preferred dividend requirement....................... - - - (4,188) (4,188)
Cash distributions declared ($2.76 per common
share of which $0.30 represented
a return of capital for federal income
tax purposes)................................... - - - (42,707) (42,707)
Exercise of stock options............................ - - 849 - 849
Shares issued through dividend
reinvestment program............................ - 2 7,415 - 7,417
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Balance December 31, 1998............................ 10 156 339,490 (59,265) 280,391
NET INCOME........................................... - - - 38,281 38,281
PREFERRED DIVIDEND REQUIREMENT....................... - - - (4,188) (4,188)
CASH DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED ($2.88 PER COMMON SHARE
OF WHICH $0.86 REPRESENTED A
RETURN OF CAPITAL FOR FEDERAL INCOME
TAX PURPOSES)................................... - - - (45,426) (45,426)
EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS............................ - - 1,286 - 1,286
SHARES ISSUED THROUGH DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT PROGRAM............................ - 3 5,987 - 5,990
SHARES ISSUED IN EXCHANGE FOR UNITS
OF THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP.................... - - 903 - 903
SHARES ISSUED THROUGH EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
(NET OF COSTS).................................. - - 59 - 59
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BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1999............................ $10 $159 $347,725 ($70,598) $277,296
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CHELSEA GCA REALTY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.................................................. $38,281 $21,350 $28,356
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 39,716 32,486 24,995
Minority interest in net income........................ 9,275 3,803 6,547
Loss on writedown of assets............................ 694 15,713 -
Proceeds from non-compete receivable................... 4,600 - -
Amortization of non-compete revenue.................... (5,136) (856) -
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt..... - 345 252
Additions to deferred lease costs...................... (2,771) (3,178) (6,629)
Other operating activities............................. 511 460 319
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Straight-line rent receivable......................... (1,554) (1,900) (1,523)
Other assets.......................................... (3,076) 1,094 287
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. 7,050 9,414 3,990
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Net cash provided by operating activities................... 87,590 78,731 56,594
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to rental properties.............................. (62,119) (116,339) (195,058)
Additions to deferred development costs..................... (753) (3,468) (2,237)
Proceeds from sale of center................................ 4,483 - -
Loans to related parties.................................... (2,213) - -
Payments from related parties............................... 4,500 - -
Additions to investments in joint ventures.................. (21,476) - -
Other investing activities.................................. - - (1,955)
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Net cash used in investing activities....................... (77,578) (119,807) (199,250)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from sale of preferred units................... 63,315 - -
Net proceeds from sale of common stock...................... 7,335 8,287 54,951
Net proceeds from sale of preferred stock................... - - 48,406
Distributions............................................... (60,752) (56,366) (48,791)
Debt proceeds .............................................. 49,000 154,000 261,710
Repayments of debt.......................................... (69,000) (68,000) (172,000)
Additions to deferred financing costs....................... (679) (1,695) (855)
Other financing activities.................................. - (57) (113)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities......... (10,781) 36,169 143,308
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents........ (769) (4,907) 652
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. 9,631 14,538 13,886
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................... $8,862 $9,631 $14,538
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
ORGANIZATION
Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. (the "Company") is engaged in the development,
ownership, acquisition and operation of manufacturers' outlet centers. As of
December 31, 1999 the Company operated 19 manufacturers' outlet centers in 11
states. The Company is a self-administered and self-managed real estate
investment trust ("REIT"). The Company is the sole general partner in Chelsea
GCA Realty Partnership, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership" or "OP").
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
All of the Company's assets are held by, and all of its operations conducted
through, the Operating Partnership. Due to the Company's ability, as the sole
general partner, to exercise financial and operational control over the
Operating Partnership, the Operating Partnership is consolidated in the
accompanying financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions and
accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company accounts for its
non-controlling investments under the equity method. Such investments are
included in other assets in the financial statements.
Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent
information available to management as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 using
available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Although
management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the
reasonable fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively
revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and current
estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented
herein.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
RENTAL PROPERTIES
Rental properties are presented at cost net of accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. The Company uses 25-40 year estimated lives for buildings,
and 15 and 5-7 year estimated lives for improvements and equipment,
respectively. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charge