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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number: 1-12110
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Texas   76-6088377
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300
Houston, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)
  77046
(Zip Code)
(713) 354-2500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller Reporting Company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes o No þ
On April 25, 2011, 70,181,138 common shares of the registrant were outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation arrangements.
 
 

 


 

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 Exhibit 31.1
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 Exhibit 32.1
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  
Financial Statements
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2011     2010  
Assets
               
Real estate assets, at cost
               
Land
  $ 760,397     $ 760,397  
Buildings and improvements
    4,690,741       4,680,361  
 
           
 
    5,451,138       5,440,758  
Accumulated depreciation
    (1,335,831 )     (1,292,924 )
 
           
Net operating real estate assets
    4,115,307       4,147,834  
Properties under development, including land
    220,641       206,919  
Investments in joint ventures
    21,196       27,632  
 
           
Total real estate assets
    4,357,144       4,382,385  
 
               
Accounts receivable — affiliates
    29,973       31,895  
Notes receivable — affiliates
          3,194  
Other assets, net
    92,051       106,175  
Cash and cash equivalents
    98,771       170,575  
Restricted cash
    5,354       5,513  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 4,583,293     $ 4,699,737  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and equity
               
Liabilities
               
Notes payable
               
Unsecured
  $ 1,419,681     $ 1,507,757  
Secured
    1,054,839       1,055,997  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    81,972       81,556  
Accrued real estate taxes
    16,585       22,338  
Distributions payable
    38,662       35,295  
Other liabilities
    134,608       141,496  
 
           
Total liabilities
    2,746,347       2,844,439  
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
Perpetual preferred units
    97,925       97,925  
 
               
Equity
               
Common shares of beneficial interest; $0.01 par value per share; 100,000 shares authorized; 85,641 and 85,130 issued; 82,743 and 82,386 outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    827       824  
Additional paid-in capital
    2,783,621       2,775,625  
Distributions in excess of net income attributable to common shareholders
    (623,740 )     (595,317 )
Treasury shares, at cost (12,744 and 12,766 common shares at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    (460,467 )     (461,255 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (31,504 )     (33,458 )
 
           
Total common equity
    1,668,737       1,686,419  
Noncontrolling interests
    70,284       70,954  
 
           
Total equity
    1,739,021       1,757,373  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 4,583,293     $ 4,699,737  
 
           
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2011     2010  
Property revenues
               
Rental revenues
  $ 138,780     $ 128,851  
Other property revenues
    22,367       20,601  
 
           
Total property revenues
    161,147       149,452  
 
           
Property expenses
               
Property operating and maintenance
    46,225       43,771  
Real estate taxes
    17,707       18,076  
 
           
Total property expenses
    63,932       61,847  
 
           
Non-property income
               
Fee and asset management
    1,838       1,838  
Interest and other income
    4,771       3,045  
Income on deferred compensation plans
    5,954       3,482  
 
           
Total non-property income
    12,563       8,365  
 
           
Other expenses
               
Property management
    5,319       5,183  
Fee and asset management
    1,220       1,194  
General and administrative
    9,788       7,404  
Interest
    29,737       31,555  
Depreciation and amortization
    46,822       42,968  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    1,527       726  
Expense on deferred compensation plans
    5,954       3,482  
 
           
Total other expenses
    100,367       92,512  
 
           
Gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests
    1,136        
Equity in income (loss) of joint ventures
    374       (105 )
 
           
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
    10,921       3,353  
Income tax expense — current
    (1,320 )     (270 )
 
           
Income from continuing operations
    9,601       3,083  
Income from discontinued operations
          698  
 
           
Net income
    9,601       3,781  
Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
    (565 )     254  
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units
    (1,750 )     (1,750 )
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 7,286     $ 2,285  
 
           
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2011     2010  
Earnings per share — basic
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.02  
Income from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders
          0.01  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
 
           
 
               
Earnings per share — diluted
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.02  
Income from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders
          0.01  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
 
           
 
               
Distributions declared per common share
  $ 0.49     $ 0.45  
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    71,906       66,475  
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive equivalent common shares outstanding
    72,783       66,648  
 
               
Net income attributable to common shareholders
               
Income from continuing operations
  $ 9,601     $ 3,083  
Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
    (565 )     254  
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units
    (1,750 )     (1,750 )
 
           
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
    7,286       1,587  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders
          698  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 7,286     $ 2,285  
 
           
 
               
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
               
 
               
Net income
  $ 9,601     $ 3,781  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
               
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging activities
    (503 )     (6,817 )
Reclassification of net losses on cash flow hedging activities
    5,766       5,879  
Reclassification of gain on available-for-sale investment to earnings, net of tax
    (3,309 )      
 
           
Comprehensive income
    11,555       2,843  
Less (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
    (565 )     254  
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units
    (1,750 )     (1,750 )
 
           
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 9,240     $ 1,347  
 
           
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
                                                                         
    Common Shareholders                      
                            Notes                                    
    Common                     receivable             Accumulated                      
    shares of     Additional     Distributions     secured by     Treasury     other                      
    beneficial     paid-in     in excess of     common     shares, at     comprehensive     Noncontrolling             Perpetual  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   interest     capital     net income     shares     cost     loss     interests     Total equity     preferred units  
 
                                                                       
December 31, 2010
  $ 824     $ 2,775,625     $ (595,317 )   $     $ (461,255 )   $ (33,458 )   $ 70,954     $ 1,757,373     $ 97,925  
 
                                                                       
Net income
                    7,286                               565       7,851       1,750  
Other comprehensive income
                                            1,954               1,954          
Common shares issued
    1       3,794                                               3,795          
Net share awards
    4       3,547                                               3,551          
Employee stock purchase plan
            33                       788                       821          
Share awards placed into deferred plans
    (2 )     2                                                        
Common share options exercised
            616                                               616          
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units
            4                                       (4 )              
Distributions to perpetual preferred units
                                                                    (1,750 )
Cash distributions to equity holders
                    (35,709 )                             (1,231 )     (36,940 )        
 
                                                     
March 31, 2011
  $ 827     $ 2,783,621     $ (623,740 )   $     $ (460,467 )   $ (31,504 )   $ 70,284     $ 1,739,021     $ 97,925  
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
December 31, 2009
  $ 770     $ 2,525,656     $ (492,571 )   $ (101 )   $ (462,188 )   $ (41,155 )   $ 78,602     $ 1,609,013     $ 97,925  
 
                                                                       
Net income (loss)
                    2,285                               (254 )     2,031       1,750  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
                                            (938 )             (938 )        
Common shares issued
    4       17,196                                               17,200          
Net share awards
    4       3,169                                               3,173          
Employee stock purchase plan
            (180 )                     671                       491          
Share awards placed into deferred plans
    (2 )     2                                                        
Common share options exercised
            1,731                                               1,731          
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units
    2       1,148                                       (1,150 )              
Distributions to perpetual preferred units
                                                                    (1,750 )
Cash distributions to equity holders
                    (30,512 )                             (1,298 )     (31,810 )        
 
                                                     
March 31, 2010
  $ 778     $ 2,548,722     $ (520,798 )   $ (101 )   $ (461,517 )   $ (42,093 )   $ 75,900     $ 1,600,891     $ 97,925  
 
                                                     
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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
(in thousands)   2011     2010  
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 9,601     $ 3,781  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations
    46,593       43,507  
Gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests
    (1,136 )      
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment
    (4,301 )      
Distributions of income from joint ventures
    1,321       1,336  
Equity in (income) loss of joint ventures
    (374 )     105  
Share-based compensation
    2,777       3,130  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    1,527       726  
Net change in operating accounts and other
    (1,601 )     (10,833 )
 
           
Net cash from operating activities
  $ 54,407     $ 41,752  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Development and capital improvements
  $ (23,141 )   $ (11,063 )
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investment
    4,510        
Decrease in notes receivable — affiliates
    3,279       158  
Proceeds from sale of joint venture interests
    19,310        
Investments in joint ventures
    (12,320 )     (281 )
Distribution of investments from joint ventures
    1,208       20  
Other
    (622 )     (529 )
 
           
Net cash from investing activities
  $ (7,776 )   $ (11,695 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Repayment of notes payable
    (89,128 )     (56,120 )
Proceeds from notes payable
          1,761  
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
    3,795       17,200  
Distributions to common shareholders, perpetual preferred units and noncontrolling interests
    (35,300 )     (33,155 )
Payment of deferred financing costs
    (1,001 )     (343 )
Net decrease in accounts receivable — affiliates
    1,922       3,455  
Other
    1,277       1,542  
 
           
Net cash from financing activities
  $ (118,435 )   $ (65,660 )
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (71,804 )     (35,603 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    170,575       64,156  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 98,771     $ 28,553  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental information
               
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized
  $ 19,352     $ 23,006  
Cash paid for income taxes
    541       23  
 
               
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
               
Distributions declared but not paid
  $ 38,662     $ 33,403  
Value of shares issued under benefit plans, net of cancellations
    18,146       13,709  
Conversion of operating partnership units to common shares
    4       1,150  
Accrual associated with construction and capital expenditures
    4,987       2,261  
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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Description of Business
Business. Formed on May 25, 1993, Camden Property Trust, a Texas real estate investment trust (“REIT”), is engaged in the ownership, management, development, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Our multifamily apartment communities are referred to as “communities,” “multifamily communities,” “properties,” or “multifamily properties” in the following discussion. As of March 31, 2011, we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 190 multifamily properties comprising 64,509 apartment homes across the United States. Of the 190 properties, three properties were under development, and when completed will consist of a total of 711 apartment homes. In addition, we own land parcels we may develop into multifamily apartment communities.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation. Our condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries and joint ventures (including partnerships and limited liability companies) over which we have control. All intercompany transactions, balances, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments acquired or created are continuously evaluated based on the accounting guidance relating to variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. If the investment is determined not to be a VIE, then the investment is evaluated for consolidation (primarily using a voting interest model) under the remaining consolidation guidance relating to real estate entities. If we are the general partner of a limited partnership, or manager of a limited liability company, we also consider the consolidation guidance relating to the rights of limited partners (non-managing members) to assess whether any rights held by the limited partners overcome the presumption of control by us.
Interim Financial Reporting. We have prepared these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these statements do not include all information and footnote disclosures required for annual financial statements. While we believe the disclosures presented are adequate for interim reporting, these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and eliminations, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair representation of our financial statements for the interim period reported have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the full year.
Asset Impairment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment exists if estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets. We consider projected future discounted and undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to its fair value. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, economic conditions, and occupancies, could significantly affect these estimates. In estimating fair value, management uses appraisals, management estimates, and discounted cash flow calculations which maximize inputs from a marketplace participant’s perspective. In addition, we evaluate our equity investments in joint ventures and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value of our investment, we will record an impairment charge.
The value of our properties under development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of demand for multifamily communities. We have reviewed market trends and other marketplace information and have incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to, among other factors, the judgment and assumptions applied in the impairment analyses and the fact limited market information regarding the value of comparable land exists at this time, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.

 

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We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, and land is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions deteriorate or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value calculations, we may need to take material charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such material non-cash charges would have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. All cash and investments in money market accounts and other highly liquid securities with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents at major financial institutions in the United States and deposits with these financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, we regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions and believe we are not currently exposed to any significant default risk with respect to these deposits.
Cost Capitalization. Real estate assets are carried at cost plus capitalized carrying charges. Carrying charges are primarily interest and real estate taxes which are capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest is generally based on the weighted average interest rate of our unsecured debt. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of real estate assets are expensed. Expenditures directly related to the development and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized at cost as land and buildings and improvements. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits and other related costs directly attributable to the development of properties, are also capitalized. All construction and carrying costs are capitalized and reported in the balance sheet as properties under development until the apartment homes are substantially completed. Upon substantial completion of the apartment homes, the total cost for the apartment homes and the associated land is transferred to buildings and improvements and land, respectively.
As discussed above, carrying charges are principally interest and real estate taxes capitalized as part of properties under development and buildings and improvements. Capitalized interest was approximately $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and approximately $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Capitalized real estate taxes were approximately $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and approximately $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
Where possible, we stage our construction to allow leasing and occupancy during the construction period, which we believe minimizes the duration of the lease-up period following completion of construction. Our accounting policy related to properties in the development and leasing phase is to expense all operating expenses associated with completed apartment homes. We capitalize renovation and improvement costs we believe extend the economic lives of depreciable property. Capital expenditures subsequent to initial construction are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation and amortization is computed over the expected useful lives of depreciable property on a straight-line basis with lives generally as follows:
         
    Estimated  
    Useful Life
Buildings and improvements
  5-35 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other
  3-20 years
Intangible assets (in-place leases and above and below market leases)
  underlying lease term
Derivative Financial Instruments. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value and we do not apply master netting for financial reporting purposes. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows or other types of forecasted transactions are cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes attributable to the earnings effect of the hedged transactions. We may enter into derivative contracts which are intended to economically hedge certain of our risks, even though hedge accounting does not apply or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.

 

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Income Recognition. Our rental and other property revenue is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as it is earned. Other property revenue consists primarily of utility rebillings and administrative, application, and other transactional fees charged to our residents. Our apartment homes are rented to residents on lease terms generally ranging from six to fifteen months, with monthly payments due in advance. All other sources of income, including from interest and fee and asset management income, are recognized as earned. Nine of our properties are subject to rent control. Operations of multifamily properties acquired are recorded from the date of acquisition in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting. In management’s opinion, due to the number of residents, the types and diversity of submarkets in which our properties operate, and the collection terms, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
Reportable Segments. Our multifamily communities are geographically diversified throughout the United States, and management evaluates operating performance on an individual property level. As each of our apartment communities has similar economic characteristics, residents, and products and services, our apartment communities have been aggregated into one reportable segment. Our multifamily communities generate rental revenue and other income through the leasing of apartment homes, which comprised approximately 96.1% and 96.8% of our total property revenues and total non-property income, excluding income on deferred compensation plans, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Use of Estimates. In the application of GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, results of operations during the reporting periods, and related disclosures. Our more significant estimates include estimates supporting our impairment analysis related to the carrying values of our real estate assets, estimates related to the valuation of our investments in joint ventures and estimates and assumptions used to determine the entity with the power to direct activities that most significantly impacts economic performance of potential variable interest entities. These estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.
3. Share Data
Basic earnings per share are computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect common shares issuable from the assumed conversion of common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares. Only those items having a dilutive impact on our basic earnings per share are included in diluted earnings per share. Our unvested share-based awards are considered participating securities and are reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method. The number of common share equivalent securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and 2010 was approximately 4.1 million and 5.1 million, respectively. These securities, which include common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are anti-dilutive.

 

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The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2011     2010  
Basic earnings per share calculation
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
  $ 7,286     $ 1,587  
Amount allocated to participating securities
    (104 )     (40 )
 
           
 
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
  $ 7,182     $ 1,547  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders
          698  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders, adjusted — basic
  $ 7,182     $ 2,245  
 
           
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted — per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.02  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders — per share
          0.01  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted — per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    71,906       66,475  
 
               
Diluted earnings per share calculation
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
  $ 7,182     $ 1,547  
Income allocated to common units
    10        
 
           
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted
    7,192       1,547  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders
          698  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted
  $ 7,192     $ 2,245  
 
           
 
               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted — per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.02  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders — per share
          0.01  
 
           
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted — per share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    71,906       66,475  
Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
               
Common share options and share awards granted
    638       173  
Common units
    239        
 
           
Weighted average number of dilutive equivalent common shares outstanding, as adjusted
    72,783       66,648  
 
           

 

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4. Common Shares
We currently have an automatic shelf registration statement on file with the SEC which allows us to offer, from time to time, an unlimited amount of common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, or warrants. Our declaration of trust provides we may issue up to 110.0 million shares of beneficial interest, consisting of 100.0 million common shares and 10.0 million preferred shares. As of March 31, 2011, we had approximately 70.0 million common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation plans, and no preferred shares outstanding.
In March 2010, we originated an at-the-market (“ATM”) share offering program through which we can sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. We may, but shall have no obligation to, sell common shares through the ATM share offering program in amounts and at times as we determine. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations of the appropriate sources of funding for us. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we issued approximately 0.1 million common shares at an average price of $54.06 per share for total net consideration of approximately $3.8 million. In April 2011, we issued an additional 0.2 million common shares at an average price of $56.50 per share for total net considerations of approximately $10.1 million. Cumulative to date, we have issued approximately 5.1 million common shares at an average price of $48.73 for total net consideration of approximately $245.3 million. As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $0.5 million remaining available for sale under the ATM program.
5. Investments in Joint Ventures
As of March 31, 2011, our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for utilizing the equity method of accounting, consisted of 17 joint ventures, with our ownership percentages ranging from 15% to 50%. We currently provide property management services to each of these joint ventures which own operating properties and may provide construction and development services to the joint ventures which own properties under development. The following table summarizes aggregate balance sheet and statement of income data for the unconsolidated joint ventures as of and for the periods presented:
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
(in millions)   2011(1)     2010  
Total assets
  $ 959.2     $ 935.3  
Total third-party debt
    811.3       810.1  
Total equity
    132.8       105.3  
                 
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2011     2010  
Total revenues
  $ 33.0     $ 33.7  
Net loss
    (2.6 )     (5.0 )
Equity in income (loss)(2)
    0.4       (0.1 )
(1)  
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we sold our ownership interests in three joint ventures and one of our discretionary funds (the “Funds”) acquired three multifamily properties as further discussed below.
 
(2)  
Equity in income (loss) excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various property management services with our joint ventures.
The joint ventures in which we have an interest have been funded in part with secured, third-party debt. As of March 31, 2011, we have no outstanding guarantees related to loans utilized for construction and development activities for our unconsolidated joint ventures.
We may earn fees for property management, construction, development, and other services related to joint ventures in which we own an interest. Fees earned for these services, excluding third-party construction fees, amounted to approximately $1.5 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We eliminate fee income from property management services provided to these joint ventures to the extent of our ownership.

 

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During March 2011, we sold our ownership interests in three unconsolidated joint venture communities for total proceeds of approximately $19.3 million and recognized a gain of approximately $1.1 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, one of our Funds, in which we have a 20% interest, acquired three multifamily properties for an aggregate net purchase price of approximately $122.6 million. The acquisitions were comprised of 352 units located in Houston, Texas, 355 units located in Dallas, Texas and 234 units located in Atlanta, Georgia.
In April 2011, we sold one of our development properties in Washington, D.C. to one of the Funds for approximately $9.4 million and we were reimbursed for previously written-off development costs, resulting in a gain of approximately $4.7 million.
6. Notes Payable
The following is a summary of our indebtedness:
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
(in millions)   2011     2010  
Commercial Banks
               
Unsecured line of credit and short-term borrowings
  $     $  
Term loan, due 2012
    500.0       500.0  
 
           
 
    500.0       500.0  
 
               
Senior unsecured notes
               
7.69% Notes, due 2011
          88.0  
5.93% Notes, due 2012
    189.5       189.5  
5.45% Notes, due 2013
    199.6       199.6  
5.08% Notes, due 2015
    249.2       249.2  
5.75% Notes, due 2017
    246.2       246.1  
 
           
 
    884.5       972.4  
 
               
Medium-term notes
               
4.99% Notes, due 2011
    35.2       35.4  
 
           
Total unsecured notes payable
    1,419.7       1,507.8  
 
               
Secured notes
               
1.12% - 6.00% Conventional Mortgage Notes, due 2011 — 2045
    1,014.8       1,015.7  
1.74% Tax-exempt Mortgage Note, due 2028
    40.0       40.3  
 
           
 
    1,054.8       1,056.0  
 
           
Total notes payable
  $ 2,474.5     $ 2,563.8  
 
           
 
               
Floating rate tax-exempt debt included in secured notes (1.74%)
  $ 40.0     $ 40.3  
Floating rate debt included in secured notes (1.12% - 1.70%)
    189.9       189.9  
We have a $500 million unsecured credit facility, with the option to increase this credit facility to $600 million at our election, which matures in August 2012 and may be extended at our option to August 2013. Interest rate spreads float on a margin based on LIBOR and are subject to change as our credit ratings change. Advances under the line of credit may be priced at the scheduled rates, or we may enter into bid rate loans with participating banks at rates below the scheduled rates. These bid rate loans have terms of 180 days or less and may not exceed the lesser of $250 million or the remaining amount available under the line of credit. The line of credit is subject to customary financial covenants and limitations, all of which we are in compliance.
Our line of credit provides us with the ability to issue up to $100 million in letters of credit. While our issuance of letters of credit does not increase our borrowings outstanding under our line of credit, it does reduce the amount available. At March 31, 2011, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $10.2 million, leaving approximately $489.8 million available under our unsecured line of credit.
At March 31, 2011 and 2010, the weighted average interest rate on our floating rate debt, which includes our unsecured line of credit, was 1.3% and 1.2%, respectively.

 

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We repaid the remaining principal amount of our 7.69% senior unsecured notes, which matured on February 15, 2011, for a total of approximately $88.0 million.
Our indebtedness, including our unsecured line of credit, had a weighted average maturity of 5.5 years at March 31, 2011. Scheduled repayments on outstanding debt assuming all contractual extensions, including our line of credit and scheduled principal amortizations, and the weighted average interest rate on maturing debt at March 31, 2011 are as follows:
                 
            Weighted  
            Average  
(in millions)   Amount     Interest Rate  
2011
  $ 69.8       4.3 %
2012
    763.0       5.4  
2013
    228.4       5.4  
2014
    11.3       6.0  
2015
    252.7       5.1  
2016 and thereafter
    1,149.3       4.6  
 
           
Total
  $ 2,474.5       5.0 %
 
           
7. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives. We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we may enter into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures arising from business activities resulting in differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash payments principally related to our borrowings.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk. Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps and caps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate caps involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an upfront premium.
Designated Hedges. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Over the next twelve months, we estimate $22.3 million will be reclassified to interest expense. During the three months ending March 31, 2011 and 2010, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable rate debt. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives, if any, is recognized directly in earnings. No portion was ineffective during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
As of March 31, 2011, we had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk:
                 
Interest Rate Derivative   Number of Instruments     Notional Amount  
 
               
Interest Rate Swaps
    2     $516.6 million
Non-designated Hedges. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage our exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks. Non-designated hedges are either specifically non-designated by management or do not meet strict hedge accounting requirements. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings in other income or other expense.

 

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As of March 31, 2011, we had the following outstanding interest rate derivative which was not designated as a hedge of interest rate risk:
                 
Interest Rate Derivative   Number of Instruments     Notional Amount  
 
               
Interest Rate Cap
    1     $175.0 million
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as the classification in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in millions):
                                                                 
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments  
    Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010     March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Balance             Balance             Balance             Balance          
    Sheet             Sheet             Sheet     Fair     Sheet        
    Location     Fair Value     Location     Fair Value     Location     Value     Location     Fair Value  
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
                                                               
Interest Rate Swaps
                                  Other
Liabilities
    $ 31.7     Other
Liabilities
    $ 36.9  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
                                                               
Interest Rate Cap
  Other Assets   $     Other Assets   $                                  
The tables below present the effect of our derivative financial instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):
                                                                 
Effect of Derivative Instruments  
                                                  Amount of Gain or  
                                            Location of Gain or     (Loss) Recognized  
                                            (Loss) Recognized     in Income on  
                                          in Income on     Derivative  
    Amount of Loss     Location of Loss     Amount of Loss     Derivative     (Ineffective Portion  
    Recognized in Other     Reclassified from     Reclassified from     (Ineffective Portion     and Amount  
    Comprehensive Income     Accumulated OCI     Accumulated OCI into     and Amount     Excluded from  
Derivatives in Cash   (“OCI”) on Derivative     into Income     Income (Effective     Excluded from     Effectiveness  
Flow Hedging   (Effective Portion)     (Effective     Portion)     Effectiveness     Testing)  
Relationships   2011     2010     Portion)     2011     2010     Testing)     2011     2010  
 
                                                               
Interest Rate Swaps
  $ 0.5     $ 6.8     Interest expense   $ 5.8     $ 5.9     Not applicable     Not applicable
                         
            Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized  
Derivatives not designated as   Location of Gain Recognized in Income on     in Income on Derivative  
hedging instruments   Derivative     2011     2010  
 
                       
Interest Rate Cap
  Other income   $     $  
Credit-risk-related Contingent Features. Derivative financial investments expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. We believe we minimize our credit risk on these transactions by transacting with major creditworthy financial institutions. As part of our on-going control procedures, we monitor the credit ratings of counterparties and our exposure to any single entity, which we believe minimizes credit risk concentration.
Our agreements with each of our derivative counterparties contain provisions which provide the counterparty the right to declare a default on our derivative obligations if we are in default on any of our indebtedness, subject to certain thresholds. For all instances, these provisions include a default even if there is no acceleration of the indebtedness. Our agreements with each of our derivative counterparties also provide if we consolidate with, merge with or into, or transfer all or substantially all our assets to another entity and the creditworthiness of the resulting, surviving, or transferee entity is materially weaker than ours, the counterparty has the right to terminate the derivative obligations.

 

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At March 31, 2011, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk (the “termination value”), related to these agreements was approximately $33.5 million. As of March 31, 2011, we had not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If we were in breach of any of these provisions at March 31, 2011, or terminated these agreements, we would have been required to settle our obligations at their aggregate termination value of approximately $33.5 million.
8. Share-based Compensation
Options. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, 0.2 million options were exercised at prices ranging from $30.06 to $48.02 per option. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately $3.7 million. As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options, which is expected to be amortized over the next three years. At March 31, 2011, outstanding options and exercisable options had a weighted average remaining life of approximately 5.0 years and 3.9 years respectively.
The following table summarizes outstanding share options and exercisable options at March 31, 2011:
                                 
    Outstanding Options (1)     Exercisable Options (1)  
            Weighted Average             Weighted Average  
Range of Exercise Prices   Number     Price     Number     Price  
$30.06-$41.91
    560,668     $ 33.10       266,963     $ 36.45  
$42.90-$44.00
    350,063       43.52       312,800       43.47  
$45.53-$73.32
    680,681       49.68       527,530       50.16  
 
                       
Total options
    1,591,412     $ 42.48       1,107,293     $ 44.96  
 
                       
(1)  
The aggregate intrinsic values of outstanding options and exercisable options at March 31, 2011 were $23.5 million and $13.8 million, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic values were calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $56.82 per share on March 31, 2011 and the strike price of the underlying award.
Valuation Assumptions. Options generally have a vesting period of three to five years. We estimate the fair values of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. No new options have been granted in 2011.
Share Awards and Vesting. Share awards generally have a vesting period of five years. The compensation cost for share awards is based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period. To estimate forfeitures, we use actual forfeiture history. At March 31, 2011, the unamortized value of previously issued unvested share awards was approximately $36.7 million which is expected to be amortized over the next five years. The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $10.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, and approximately 2.6 million vested share awards were outstanding at March 31, 2011 with a weighted average issuance price of $39.41 per share.
Total compensation cost for option and share awards charged against income was approximately $2.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Total capitalized compensation cost for option and share awards was approximately $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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The following table summarizes activity under our Share Incentive Plans for the three months ended March 31, 2011:
                                 
            Weighted     Nonvested     Weighted  
            Average     Share     Average  
    Options     Exercise /     Awards     Exercise /  
    Outstanding     Grant Price     Outstanding     Grant Price  
Total options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2010
    1,837,990     $ 42.39       741,505     $ 42.16  
 
                               
Granted
                324,599       56.68  
Exercised/vested
    (246,578 )     41.81       (227,529 )     46.70  
Forfeited
                (5,826 )     43.22  
 
                           
Net activity
    (246,578 )             91,244          
 
                               
Total options and nonvested share awards outstanding at March 31, 2011
    1,591,412     $ 42.48       832,749     $ 46.57  
 
                       
9. Net Change in Operating Accounts
The effect of changes in the operating accounts on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
(in thousands)   2011     2010  
Change in assets:
               
Other assets, net
  $ 3,633     $ 842  
 
               
Change in liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    831       (3,678 )
Accrued real estate taxes
    (5,753 )     (6,236 )
Other liabilities
    (381 )     (1,786 )
 
               
Other
    69       25  
 
           
Change in operating accounts
  $ (1,601 )   $ (10,833 )
 
           
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Construction Contracts. As of March 31, 2011, we have construction commitments of approximately $56.6 million of additional expenditures on our construction projects currently under development. We expect to fund these amounts through available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility, proceeds from property dispositions, and the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement.
Litigation. One of our wholly-owned subsidiaries previously acted as a general contractor for the construction of three apartment projects in Florida which were subsequently sold and converted to condominium units by unrelated third-parties. Each condominium association of those projects has asserted claims against our subsidiary alleging, in general, defective construction as a result of alleged negligence and an alleged failure to comply with building codes. Two of the associations have filed suit against our subsidiary and other unrelated third parties in Florida claiming damages, in unspecified amounts, for the costs of repair arising out of the alleged defective construction as well as the recovery of incidental and consequential damages resulting from such alleged negligence. Each of the suits is in a very early stage, and no significant discovery has been conducted. While we have denied liability to the associations, it is not possible to determine the potential outcome nor is it possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, that would be associated with any potential adverse decision.

 

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We are also subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. Matters which arise out of allegations of bodily injury, property damage, and employment practices are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Other Contingencies. In the ordinary course of our business, we issue letters of intent indicating a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions, or joint ventures and also enter into arrangements contemplating various transactions. Such letters of intent and other arrangements are non-binding as to either party unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties. Even if definitive contracts relating to the purchase or sale of real property are entered into, these contracts generally provide the purchaser with time to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence, during which periods the purchaser will have the ability to terminate the contracts without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money. There can be no assurance definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent or we will consummate any transaction contemplated by any definitive contract. Furthermore, due diligence periods for real property are frequently extended as needed. An acquisition or sale of real property becomes probable at the time the due diligence period expires and the definitive contract has not been terminated. We are then at risk under a real property acquisition contract, but generally only to the extent of any earnest money deposits associated with the contract, and are obligated to sell under a real property sales contract.
Lease Commitments. At March 31, 2011, we had long-term leases covering certain land, office facilities, and equipment. Rental expense totaled approximately $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Minimum annual rental commitments for the remainder of 2011 are $1.8 million, and for the years ending December 31, 2012 through 2015 are approximately $2.1 million, $2.0 million, $1.9 million, and $1.1 million, respectively, and $0.6 million in the aggregate thereafter.
Investments in Joint Ventures. We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures or partnerships (including limited liability companies) through which we own an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or communities owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. Our decision whether to hold the entire interest in an apartment community ourselves, or to have an indirect interest in the community through a joint venture or partnership, is based on a variety of factors and considerations, including: (i) our projection, in some circumstances, that we will achieve higher returns on our invested capital or reduce our risk if a joint venture or partnership vehicle is used; (ii) our desire to diversify our portfolio of communities by market; (iii) our desire at times to preserve our capital resources to maintain liquidity or balance sheet strength; and (iv) the economic and tax terms required by a seller of land or of a community, who may prefer or who may require less payment if the land or community is contributed to a joint venture or partnership. Investments in joint ventures or partnerships are not limited to a specified percentage of our assets. Each joint venture or partnership agreement is individually negotiated, and our ability to operate and/or dispose of a community in our sole discretion is limited to varying degrees in our existing joint venture agreements and may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of future joint venture agreements.
11. Income Taxes
We have maintained and intend to maintain our election as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our REIT taxable income, computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gains. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level to the extent such income is distributed to our shareholders annually. If our taxable income exceeds our dividends in a tax year, REIT tax rules allow us to designate dividends from the subsequent tax year in order to avoid current taxation on undistributed income. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state income taxes at regular corporate rates, including any applicable alternative minimum tax. In addition, we may not be able to requalify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Historically, we have incurred only state and local income, franchise, and excise taxes. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to applicable federal, state, and local income taxes. Our operating partnerships are flow-through entities and are not subject to federal income taxes at the entity level.

 

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We have provided for income, franchise, and state income taxes in the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. The income taxes during the three months ended March 31, 2011 are primarily related to approximately $1.0 million associated with the gain recognized on the sale of our available-for-sale investment discussed in Footnote 12, “Fair Value Disclosures,” below. Other tax expense is related to entity level taxes on certain ventures, state taxes, and federal taxes on certain of our taxable REIT subsidiaries. We have no significant temporary differences or tax credits associated with our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
We believe we have no uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
12. Fair Value Disclosures
For financial assets and liabilities fair valued on a recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction which occurs at the transaction date.
Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
  Level 1:
Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
  Level 2:
Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
  Level 3:
Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 under the fair value hierarchy discussed above.
                                                                 
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
(in millions)   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Balance     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Balance  
Assets
                                                               
Deferred compensation plan investments
  $ 44.7     $     $     $ 44.7     $ 46.7     $     $     $ 46.7  
Available-for-sale investment
                            5.0                   5.0  
Liabilities
                                                               
Derivative financial instruments
  $     $ 31.7     $     $ 31.7     $     $ 36.9     $     $ 36.9  
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments. The estimated fair values of investment securities classified as deferred compensation plan investments are included in Level 1 and are based on quoted market prices utilizing public information for the same transactions or information provided through third-party advisors. Our deferred compensation plan investments are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The balance at March 31, 2011 also reflects approximately $8.6 million of participant withdrawals from our deferred compensation plan investments during the quarter.
Available-for-sale Investment. During February 2011, we received proceeds from the sale of our available-for-sale investment of approximately $4.5 million, resulting in a gross realized gain of approximately $4.3 million. This available-for-sale investment was included in Level 1 in the preceding table as of December 31, 2010 and was valued using quoted market prices.

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments. The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are included in Level 2 and are valued using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and volatility. The fair values of interest rate swaps and caps are estimated using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk, including our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk. The fair value of interest rate caps are determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts which would occur if variable interest rates rise above the strike rate of the caps. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the cap are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate curves and volatilities.
Although we have determined the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default. However, as of March 31, 2011, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Other Fair Value Disclosures. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, and distributions payable approximated fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.
In calculating the fair value of our notes receivable and notes payable, interest rates and spreads reflect current creditworthiness and market conditions available for the issuance of notes receivable and notes payable with similar terms and remaining maturities. The following table presents the carrying and estimated fair value of our notes receivable and notes payable at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                                 
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Carrying     Estimated     Carrying     Estimated  
(in millions)   Value     Fair Value     Value     Fair Value  
 
                               
Notes receivable — affiliates
  $     $     $ 3.2     $ 3.2  
Fixed rate notes payable (1)
    2,244.6       2,308.6       2,333.5       2,386.0  
Floating rate notes payable
    229.9       212.9       230.3       212.7  
(1)  
Includes a $500 million term loan entered into in 2007 and $16.6 million of a construction loan entered into in 2008 which are effectively fixed by the use of interest rate swaps but evaluated for estimated fair value at the floating rate.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Disclosures. Nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis primarily relate to impairment of long-lived assets or investments. There were no events during the three months ended March 31, 2011 which required fair value adjustments of our nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities.

 

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13. Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale
Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, income from discontinued operations included the results of operations of two operating properties, containing 1,066 apartment homes, classified as held for sale subsequent to March 31, 2010 and sold in the fourth quarter of 2010. We had no assets classified as held for sale as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and, accordingly, there was no income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010:
         
    Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
(in thousands)   2010  
Property revenues
  $ 2,754  
Property expenses
    (1,211 )
 
     
 
    1,543  
Interest
     
Depreciation and amortization
    (845 )
 
     
Income from discontinued operations
  $ 698  
 
     
14. Noncontrolling Interests
The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to us for the three months ended March 31:
                 
(in thousands)   2011     2010  
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 7,286     $ 2,285  
Transfers from the noncontrolling interests:
               
Increase in equity for conversion of operating partnership units
    4       1,150  
 
           
Change in common equity and net transfers from noncontrolling interests
  $ 7,290     $ 3,435  
 
           

 

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Item 2.  
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this report, as well as Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Historical results and trends which might appear in the condensed consolidated financial statements should not be interpreted as being indicative of future operations.
We consider portions of this report to be “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, with respect to our expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements do not discuss historical fact, but instead include statements related to expectations, projections, intentions, or other items relating to the future; forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performances, results, or events. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance our expectations will be achieved. Any statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact should be deemed forward-looking statements. Reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements as they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond our control and could differ materially from our actual results and performance.
Factors which may cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
   
volatility in capital and credit markets, or other unfavorable changes in economic conditions could adversely impact us; short-term leases expose us to the effects of declining market rents;
   
we face risks associated with land holdings and related activities;
   
difficulties of selling real estate could limit our flexibility;
   
we could be negatively impacted by the condition of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac;
   
compliance or failure to comply with laws requiring access to our properties by disabled persons could result in substantial cost;
   
competition could limit our ability to lease apartments or increase or maintain rental income;
   
development and construction risks could impact our profitability;
   
our acquisition strategy may not produce the cash flows expected;
   
competition could adversely affect our ability to acquire properties;
   
losses from catastrophes may exceed our insurance coverage;
   
investments through joint ventures involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor;
   
we face risks associated with investments in and management of discretionary funds;
   
we depend on our key personnel;
   
changes in litigation risks could affect our business;
   
tax matters, including failure to qualify as a REIT, could have adverse consequences;
   
insufficient cash flows could limit our ability to make required payments for debt obligations or pay distributions to shareholders;
   
we have significant debt, which could have important adverse consequences;
   
we may be unable to renew, repay, or refinance our outstanding debt;
   
variable rate debt is subject to interest rate risk;
   
we may incur losses on interest rate hedging arrangements;
   
issuances of additional debt may adversely impact our financial condition;
   
failure to maintain our current credit ratings could adversely affect our cost of funds, related margins, liquidity, and access to capital markets;
   
share ownership limits and our ability to issue additional equity securities may prevent takeovers beneficial to shareholders;
   
our share price will fluctuate; and
   
the form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions in future periods may vary and be impacted by economic or other considerations.
These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements because of subsequent events.

 

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Executive Summary
We are primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, acquisition and construction of multifamily apartment communities. As of March 31, 2011, we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 190 multifamily properties comprising 64,509 apartment homes across the United States as detailed in the following Property Portfolio table. In addition, we own other land parcels we may develop into multifamily apartment communities.
Despite unemployment rates remaining at high levels, our results for the most recent quarter reflect an increase in rental revenue growth for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 primarily due to improvements in rental rates and average occupancy levels. We believe these improvements may be due in part to the continued decline in home ownership rates and the limited supply of new rental housing. We expect improvements in rental rates and occupancy to continue in 2011 and believe sustained revenue growth will depend on, among other things, the timing and extent of employment growth, supply levels of new multifamily housing, and the continuation of the decline in home ownership rates.
In the first quarter of 2011, one of our discretionary investment funds (the “Funds”), in which we have a 20% ownership interest, acquired three multifamily properties, totaling 941 units, for an aggregate net purchase price of approximately $122.6 million. During March 2011, we sold our ownership interests in three unconsolidated joint ventures for total proceeds of approximately $19.3 million and recognized a gain of approximately $1.1 million. Two of the joint ventures sold own multifamily properties in Houston, Texas and comprised 459 units, and one joint venture owns 6.1 pre-development acres in Houston, Texas. In April 2011, we sold one of our land development properties in Washington, D.C. to one of the Funds for approximately $9.4 million and we were reimbursed for previously written-off development costs, resulting in a gain of approximately $4.7 million. Construction commenced on this project subsequent to quarter-end and will comprise approximately 276 units.
During the second half of 2010, we began construction on two development projects, comprised of approximately 607 units with initial occupancy expected in the last half of 2011. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we began construction on one development project comprising approximately 104 units with initial occupancy expected in early 2012. As of March 31, 2011, we have construction commitments of approximately $56.6 million of additional costs on these projects. Subsequent to quarter-end, we began construction on three development projects comprised of approximately 978 units and we expect to start several additional development projects currently held in our development pipeline later in 2011 and beyond.
Subject to market conditions, we intend to continue to look for opportunities to develop and acquire existing communities, expand our development pipeline, and complete selective dispositions. We also intend to continue to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on our core fundamentals, generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs. We intend to meet our liquidity requirements through available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility, proceeds from property dispositions, and the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement.
As of March 31, 2011, we had approximately $98.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and no balances outstanding on our $500 million unsecured line of credit. We have approximately $66.5 million of remaining debt maturities in 2011, excluding scheduled principal amortizations. We believe we are well-positioned with a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity to cover near-term debt maturities and new development funding requirements. We will, however, continue to assess and take further actions where prudent to meet our objectives and capital requirements.

 

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Property Portfolio
Our multifamily property portfolio, excluding land and joint venture properties which we did not manage, is summarized as follows:
                                 
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Apartment             Apartment        
    Homes     Properties     Homes     Properties  
Operating Properties
                               
Las Vegas, Nevada
    8,016       29       8,016       29  
Houston, Texas (1)
    6,860       18       6,967       19  
Dallas, Texas
    5,872       15       5,517       14  
Washington, D.C. Metro (2)
    5,604       16       5,604       16  
Tampa, Florida
    5,503       12       5,503       12  
Charlotte, North Carolina
    3,574       15       3,574       15  
Orlando, Florida
    3,557       9       3,557       9  
Atlanta, Georgia
    3,546       12       3,312       11  
Raleigh, North Carolina
    2,704       7       2,704       7  
Southeast Florida
    2,520       7       2,520       7  
Los Angeles/Orange County, California (3)
    2,481       6       2,481       6  
Austin, Texas
    2,454       8       2,454       8  
Phoenix, Arizona
    2,433       8       2,433       8  
Denver, Colorado
    2,171       7       2,171       7  
San Diego/Inland Empire, California
    1,196       4       1,196       4  
Other
    5,307       14       5,307       14  
 
                       
Total Operating Properties
    63,798       187       63,316       186  
 
                       
Properties Under Development
                               
Orlando, Florida
    420       1       420       1  
Washington, D. C. Metro
    187       1       187       1  
Houston, Texas
    104       1              
 
                       
Total Properties Under Development
    711       3       607       2  
 
                       
Total Properties
    64,509       190       63,923       188  
 
                       
Less: Unconsolidated Joint Venture Properties (4)
                               
Las Vegas, Nevada
    4,047       17       4,047       17  
Houston, Texas
    1,874       5       1,981       6  
Phoenix, Arizona
    992       4       992       4  
Dallas, Texas
    811       2       456       1  
Austin, Texas
    601       2       601       2  
Los Angeles/Orange County, California
    421       1       421       1  
Atlanta, Georgia
    344       2       110       1  
Denver, Colorado
    320       1       320       1  
Other
    3,507       10       3,507       10  
 
                       
Total Joint Venture Properties
    12,917       44       12,435       43  
 
                       
Total Properties Fully Consolidated
    51,592       146       51,488       145  
 
                       
(1)  
Includes two fully consolidated joint ventures: Camden Travis Street, a fully consolidated joint venture, of which we retain a 25% ownership, and Camden Plaza, of which we retain a 99.99% ownership.
 
(2)  
Includes Camden College Park, a fully consolidated joint venture, of which we retain a 99.99% ownership.
 
(3)  
Includes Camden Main and Jamboree, a fully consolidated joint venture of which we retain a 99.99% ownership.
 
(4)  
Refer to Note 5, “Investments in Joint Ventures” in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our joint venture investments.

 

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Stabilized Communities
We generally consider a property stabilized once it reaches 90% occupancy at the beginning of a period. No consolidated properties reached stabilization during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
Acquisitions and Dispositions of Joint Ventures
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, one of the Funds in which we have a 20% interest acquired three multifamily properties for an aggregate net purchase price of approximately $122.6 million. The acquisitions were comprised of 352 units located in Houston, Texas; 355 units located in Dallas, Texas; and 234 units located in Atlanta, Georgia.
During March 2011, we sold our ownership interests in three unconsolidated joint ventures for total proceeds of approximately $19.3 million and recognized a gain of approximately $1.1 million. Two of the joint ventures own multifamily properties in Houston, Texas with 459 units, and one joint venture owns 6.1 acres of land in Houston, Texas which is in pre-development.
Development and Lease-Up Properties
We did not have any consolidated properties in lease-up at March 31, 2011.
At March 31, 2011, we had three consolidated properties under construction as follows:
                                                 
                            Included in     Estimated        
    Number of                     Properties     Date of     Estimated  
($ in millions)   Apartment     Estimated     Cost     Under     Construction     Date of  
Property and Location   Homes     Cost     Incurred     Development     Completion     Stabilization  
 
                                               
Camden La Vina
Orlando, FL
    420     $ 61.0     $ 32.8     $ 32.8       2Q12       3Q14  
 
                                               
Camden Summerfield II
Landover, MD
    187       32.0       12.9       12.9       1Q12       4Q12  
 
                                               
Camden Royal Oaks II
Houston, TX
    104       14.0       3.0       3.0       2Q12       3Q13  
 
                                       
Total
    711     $ 107.0     $ 48.7     $ 48.7                  
 
                                       
Our condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2011 included approximately $220.6 million related to properties under development and land. Of this amount, approximately $48.7 million related to our projects currently under development. In addition, we had approximately $171.9 million primarily invested in land held for future development, which includes approximately $93.2 million related to projects we expect to begin constructing during the next two years, and approximately $78.7 million related to land tracts which we may develop in the future.
At March 31, 2011, we had an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture community which was in lease-up:
                                 
            Number of     Total     % Leased  
($ in millions)           Apartment     Cost     At  
Property and Location   Ownership %     Homes     Incurred     4/24/11  
 
                               
Completed Communities
                               
Camden Ivy Hall
Atlanta, GA
    20 %     110     $ 17.0       85 %

 

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Refer to Note 5, “Investments in Joint Ventures” in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of our joint venture investments.
Results of Operations
Changes in revenues and expenses related to our operating properties from period to period are due primarily to the performance of stabilized properties in the portfolio, the lease-up of newly constructed properties, acquisitions, and dispositions. Where appropriate, comparisons of income and expense on communities included in continuing operations are made on a dollars-per-weighted average apartment home basis in order to adjust for such changes in the number of apartment homes owned during each period. Selected weighted averages for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010  
Average monthly property revenue per apartment home
  $ 1,056     $ 1,006  
Annualized total property expenses per apartment home
  $ 5,026     $ 4,997  
Weighted average number of operating apartment homes owned 100%
    50,881       49,512  
Weighted average occupancy of operating apartment homes owned 100%
    93.9 %     93.3 %
Property-level operating results
The following tables present the property-level revenues and property-level expenses, excluding discontinued operations, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010:
                                         
    Apartment     Three Months        
    Homes At     Ended March 31,     Change  
($ in thousands)   3/31/11     2011     2010     $     %  
Property revenues:
                                       
Same store communities
    47,600     $ 147,697     $ 142,398     $ 5,299       3.7 %
Non-same store communities
    3,281       12,219       5,843       6,376       109.1  
Development and lease-up communities
    711                          
Dispositions/other
          1,231       1,211       20       1.7  
 
                             
Total property revenues
    51,592     $ 161,147     $ 149,452     $ 11,695       7.8 %
 
                             
 
                                       
Property expenses:
                                       
Same store communities
    47,600     $ 58,401     $ 58,296     $ 105       0.2 %
Non-same store communities
    3,281       4,477       2,336       2,141       91.7  
Development and lease-up communities
    711                          
Dispositions/other
          1,054       1,215       (161 )     (13.3 )
 
                             
Total property expenses
    51,592     $ 63,932     $ 61,847     $ 2,085       3.4 %
 
                             
Same store communities are communities we owned and were stabilized as of January 1, 2010. Non-same store communities are stabilized communities we have acquired, developed or re-developed after January 1, 2010. Development and lease-up communities are non-stabilized communities we have acquired or developed after January 1, 2010. Other includes results from non-multifamily rental properties and expenses relating to land holdings no longer under active development.
Same store analysis
Same store property revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased $5.3 million, or 3.7%, from the same period in 2010. Same store rental revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased $4.2 million from the same period in 2010 due to a 3.1% increase in average rental rates and a 0.5% increase in average occupancy for our same store portfolio which we believe is due in part to the continued decline in home ownership rates and the limited supply of new rental housing. Additionally, there was a $1.1 million increase for the three months ended March 31, 2011 in other property revenue primarily due to increases from our utility rebilling programs.
Property expenses from our same store communities increased $0.1 million, or 0.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The increase in same store property expenses was primarily due to increases in utility expenses, increased salaries and benefits due to increases in base salaries, and higher medical benefit costs, and slightly higher repairs and maintenance expenses. These increases were partially offset by lower real estate taxes as a result of declining property tax rates and property valuations at a number of our communities, and reduced property insurance costs due to lower self-insured property losses. Excluding the expenses associated with our utility rebilling programs, same store property expenses for this period decreased approximately $0.3 million, or 0.5%, as compared to the same period in 2010.

 

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Non-same store analysis
Property revenues and expenses from non-same store and development and lease-up communities increased $6.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The increases during the period were primarily due to approximately $4.9 million of revenue and approximately $2.0 million of expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2011 related to three joint venture communities we consolidated during the second half of 2010, which were previously accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting. The increases were also related to two properties in our re-development and development pipelines reaching stabilization during the second and third quarters of 2010.
Other property analysis
Other property expenses decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily related to decreases in property taxes expensed on land holdings for five projects which were approved in 2010 and 2011 for development activities. As a result, we started capitalizing expenses, including property taxes, on these five projects.
Non-property income
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    March 31,     Change  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010     $     %  
Fee and asset management
  $ 1,838     $ 1,838     $       %
Interest and other income
    4,771       3,045       1,726       56.7  
Income on deferred compensation plans
    5,954       3,482       2,472       71.0  
 
                       
Total non-property income
  $ 12,563     $ 8,365     $ 4,198       50.2 %
 
                       
Fee and asset management income was $1.8 million for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. Increases in property management fees due to acquisitions by one of the Funds were offset by a corresponding decrease due to our consolidation of three joint venture communities in the second half of 2010, which were previously accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting.
Interest and other income increased $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized approximately $4.3 million in other income from the sale of our available-for-sale investment. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recognized approximately $2.7 million of other income relating to the expiration of an indemnification provision related to one of our operating joint ventures.

 

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Income on deferred compensation plans increased $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. This increase was related to the performance of the investments held in deferred compensation plans for participants and was directly offset by the expense related to these plans, as discussed below.
Other expenses
                                 
    Three Months Ended        
    March 31,     Change  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010     $     %  
Property management
  $ 5,319     $ 5,183     $ 136       2.6 %
Fee and asset management
    1,220       1,194       26       2.2  
General and administrative
    9,788       7,404       2,384       32.2  
Interest
    29,737       31,555       (1,818 )     (5.8 )
Depreciation and amortization
    46,822       42,968       3,854       9.0  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    1,527       726       801       110.3  
Expense on deferred compensation plans
    5,954       3,482       2,472       71.0  
 
                       
Total other expenses
  $ 100,367     $ 92,512     $ 7,855       8.5 %
 
                       
Property management expense, which represents regional supervision and accounting costs related to property operations, increased approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Property management expenses were 3.3% and 3.5% of total property revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The increase in 2011 was primarily due to an increase in training costs for our property management personnel.
Fee and asset management expense, which represents expenses related to third-party construction projects and property management, remained relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. This was primarily due to an increase in costs associated with additional properties acquired by the Fund during the second half of 2010 through the first quarter of 2011, which was offset by lower legal and other discretionary expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.
General and administrative expense increased $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to $2.1 million for one-time bonuses awarded to all non-executive employees, and an approximate $0.2 million increase in long-term incentive compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Excluding the one-time bonus awards, general and administrative expenses were 4.6% and 4.8% of total property revenues and non-property income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 decreased approximately $1.8 million as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to retirement of maturing unsecured notes payable during 2010 and 2011. The decrease was also due to increased capitalized interest of approximately $0.5 million during the first quarter 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 due to higher average balances in our development pipeline. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in secured notes payable relating to debt assumed in conjunction with the consolidation of two joint venture communities during the second half of 2010 which were previously accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Depreciation and amortization increased $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 due to an increase in new development and capital improvements placed in service during 2010, and the consolidation of three joint venture communities during the second half of 2010 which were previously accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Amortization of deferred financing costs increased approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to the amortization of the financing costs incurred on our $500 million unsecured credit facility entered into in August 2010.
Expense on deferred compensation plans increased $2.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. This increase was related to the performance of the investments held in deferred compensation plans for participants and was directly offset by the income related to these plans, as discussed above.

 

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Other
                                 
    Three Months        
    Ended March 31,     Change  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010     $     %  
Gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests
  $ 1,136     $     $ 1,136       100.0 %
Equity in income (loss) of joint ventures
    374       (105 )     479       *  
Income tax expense — current
    (1,320 )     (270 )     (1,050 )     *  
*  
Not a meaningful percentage
Gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests totaled approximately $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 due to the sale of our ownership interests in three unconsolidated joint venture communities.
Equity in income (loss) of joint ventures increased approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily the result of development properties held by our joint ventures reaching stabilization in late 2010 and early 2011 of approximately $0.5 million and an overall increase in earnings by our stabilized operating joint ventures of approximately $0.1 million primarily due to increases in rental income. These increases were partially offset by losses recognized by one of our Funds of approximately $0.2 million, primarily due to increased amortization of in-place leases over the underlying lease term.
During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we incurred entity-level taxes for our operating partnerships and taxable REIT subsidiaries and other state and local taxes totaling approximately $1.3 million. The increase during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was due to approximately $1.0 million associated with income taxes associated with the gain recognized on the sale of our available-for-sale investment.
Noncontrolling interests
                                 
    Three Months        
    Ended March 31,     Change  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010     $     %  
(Income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
  $ (565 )   $ 254     $ (819 )     (322.4 %)
Income allocated to perpetual preferred units
    1,750       1,750              
Income allocated to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations increased $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to an increase in earnings within a fully-consolidated joint venture which reached stabilization during the third quarter 2010, of which we retain a 25% ownership.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”)
Management considers FFO to be an appropriate measure of the financial performance of an equity REIT. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) currently defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) associated with the sale of previously depreciated operating properties, real estate depreciation and amortization, and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. Our calculation of diluted FFO also assumes conversion of all potentially dilutive securities, including certain noncontrolling interests, which are convertible into common shares. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or losses on dispositions of operating properties and depreciation, FFO can help in the comparison of the operating performance of a company’s real estate investments between periods or as compared to different companies.

 

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To facilitate a clear understanding of our consolidated historical operating results, we believe FFO should be examined in conjunction with net income attributable to common shareholders as presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and data included elsewhere in this report. FFO is not defined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income attributable to common shareholders as an indication of our operating performance. Additionally, FFO as disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to our calculation.
Reconciliations of net income attributable to common shareholders to diluted FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010  
Funds from operations
               
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 7,286     $ 2,285  
Real estate depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations
    45,574       42,639  
Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
    2,006       2,163  
Gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture interests
    (1,136 )      
Income (loss) allocated to noncontrolling interests
    383       (105 )
 
           
Funds from operations — diluted
  $ 54,113     $ 46,982  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average shares — basic
    71,906       66,475  
Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
               
Common share options and awards granted
    638       173  
Common units
    2,477       2,647  
 
           
Weighted average shares — diluted
    75,021       69,295  
 
           
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Financial Condition and Sources of Liquidity
We intend to maintain a strong balance sheet and preserve our financial flexibility, which we believe should enhance our ability to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities as they become available. We intend to maintain what management believes is a conservative capital structure by:
   
extending and sequencing the maturity dates of our debt where practicable;
   
managing interest rate exposure using what management believes to be prudent levels of fixed and floating rate debt;
   
maintaining what management believes to be conservative coverage ratios; and
   
using what management believes to be a prudent combination of debt and common and preferred equity.
Our interest expense coverage ratio, net of capitalized interest, was 2.9 and 2.5 times for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, respectively. This ratio is a method for calculating the amount of operating cash flows available to cover interest expense and is calculated by dividing interest expense for the period into the sum of property revenues and expenses, non-property income, other expenses, income from discontinued operations, after adding back depreciation, amortization, and interest expense from both continuing and discontinued operations. At March 31, 2011 and 2010, 71.2% and 72.8%, respectively, of our properties (based on invested capital) were unencumbered. Our weighted average maturity of debt, including our line of credit, was 5.5 years at March 31, 2011.
For the longer term, we intend to continue to focus on strengthening our capital and liquidity position by generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs.

 

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Our primary source of liquidity is cash flow generated from operations. Other sources include available cash balances, the availability under our unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings, proceeds from dispositions of properties and other investments, and the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement. We believe our liquidity and financial condition are sufficient to meet all of our reasonably anticipated cash needs during 2011 including:
   
normal recurring operating expenses;
   
current debt service requirements;
   
recurring capital expenditures;
   
initial funding of property developments, acquisitions, and joint venture investments; and
   
the minimum dividend payments required to maintain our REIT qualification under the Code.
Factors which could increase or decrease our future liquidity include but are not limited to volatility in capital and credit markets, sources of financing, our ability to complete asset sales, the effect our debt level and decreases in credit ratings could have on our costs of funds and our ability to access capital markets.
Cash Flows
Certain sources and uses of cash, such as the level of discretionary capital expenditures, and repurchases of debt and common shares are within our control and are adjusted as necessary based upon, among other factors, market conditions. The following is a discussion of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $54.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $41.8 million for the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to growth in property revenues from our stabilized communities. See further discussions of our first quarter 2011 operations as compared to 2010 in our “Results of Operations” discussion above. The increase in net cash from operating activities was also due to the timing of payments in operating accounts, primarily relating to accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset by the $2.1 million payment of a one-time special bonus awarded to all non-executive employees during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2011 totaled $7.8 million as compared to $11.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2010. Cash outflows for property development and capital improvements were $23.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $11.1 million for the same period in 2010 due primarily to an increase in construction and development activity in 2011 as compared to 2010. Additionally, cash outflows for investments in joint ventures were approximately $12.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $0.3 million during the same period in 2010. The cash outflow for 2011 primarily relates to three acquisitions made in the first quarter of 2011 by one of the Funds in which we own a 20% interest. These outflows were partially offset by proceeds received from the sale of our available-for-sale investment of $4.5 million, proceeds of $19.3 million from the sale of our interest in three unconsolidated joint venture communities and payments received on notes receivable from affiliates of approximately $3.3 million.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $118.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, primarily as a result of the repayment of maturing outstanding unsecured notes payable of $88.0 million, and distributions paid to common shareholders, perpetual preferred unit holders, and noncontrolling interest holders of $35.3 million. These cash outflows were partially offset by cash receipts of $3.8 million relating to proceeds received from the issuance of 0.1 million common shares under our ATM share offering program. Cash outflows were further offset by decreases in accounts receivable from affiliates of approximately $1.9 million relating to proceeds received from participant withdrawals from one of our deferred compensation plans. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we used approximately $65.7 million in financing activities primarily to repay approximately $55.3 million of outstanding unsecured notes payable and distributions paid to common shareholders, perpetual preferred unit holders, and noncontrolling interest holders of $33.2 million. The cash outflows were partially offset by cash receipts of $17.2 million relating to proceeds received from the issuance of 0.4 million common shares under our ATM share offering program. Cash outflows were further offset by decreases in accounts receivable from affiliates of approximately $3.5 million relating to proceeds received from participant withdrawals from one of our deferred compensation plans and approximately $1.8 million for proceeds received from a construction loan for a consolidated joint venture.

 

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Financial Flexibility
We have a $500 million unsecured credit facility, with the option to increase this credit facility to $600 million at our election, which matures in August 2012 and may be extended at our option to August 2013. Interest rate spreads float on a margin based on LIBOR and are subject to change as our credit ratings change. Advances under the line of credit may be priced at the scheduled rates, or we may enter into bid rate loans with participating banks at rates below the scheduled rates. These bid rate loans have terms of 180 days or less and may not exceed the lesser of $250 million or the remaining amount available under the line of credit. The line of credit is subject to customary financial covenants and limitations, all of which we are in compliance.
Our line of credit provides us with the ability to issue up to $100 million in letters of credit. While our issuance of letters of credit does not increase our borrowings outstanding under our line of credit, it does reduce the amount available. At March 31, 2011, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $10.2 million, and had approximately $489.8 million available under our unsecured line of credit.
We currently have an automatic shelf registration statement on file with the SEC which allows us to offer, from time to time, an unlimited amount of common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, or warrants. Our declaration of trust provides we may issue up to 110.0 million shares of beneficial interest, consisting of 100.0 million common shares and 10.0 million preferred shares. As of March 31, 2011, we had approximately 70.0 million common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation plans, and no preferred shares outstanding.
In March 2010, we originated our ATM share offering program through which we may, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. We may, but shall have no obligation to, sell common shares through the ATM share offering program in amounts and at times as we determine. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares and determinations of the appropriate sources of funding for us. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we issued 0.1 million common shares at an average price of $54.06 per share for total net consideration of approximately $3.8 million. In April 2011, we issued an additional 0.2 million common shares at an average price of $56.50 per share for total net considerations of approximately $10.1 million. Cumulative to date, we have issued approximately 5.1 million common shares at an average price of $48.73 for total net consideration of approximately $245.3 million. As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $0.5 million remaining available for sale under the ATM program.
We believe our ability to access capital markets is enhanced by our senior unsecured debt ratings by Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, which are currently Baa1 and BBB, respectively, with stable outlooks, as well as by our ability to borrow on a secured basis from various institutions including banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or life insurance companies. However, we may not be able to maintain our current credit ratings and may not be able to borrow on a secured or unsecured basis in the future.
Future Cash Requirements and Contractual Obligations
One of our principal long-term liquidity requirements includes the repayment of maturing debt, including any future borrowings under our unsecured line of credit. During the remainder of 2011, approximately $66.5 million of debt, excluding scheduled principal amortizations of $3.3 million, is scheduled to mature. Additionally, we have construction commitments of approximately $56.6 million of additional capital expenditures on our current development projects and we expect to fund these amounts through available cash balances and draws on our unsecured line of credit. We intend to meet our near-term liquidity requirements through available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility, proceeds from property dispositions, and the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement.
In order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT, we are required to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our REIT taxable income, computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gains. In March 2011, we announced our Board of Trust Managers had declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49 per share, which represented a $0.04 per share increase from the previous $0.45 per share dividend, to our common shareholders of record as of March 31, 2011. The dividend was subsequently paid on April 18, 2011, and we paid equivalent amounts per unit to holders of the common operating partnership units. Assuming similar dividend distributions for the remainder of 2011, our annualized dividend rate for 2011 would be $1.96 per share or unit.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The joint ventures in which we have an interest have been funded in part with secured, third-party debt. As of March 31, 2011, we have no outstanding guarantees related to loans utilized for construction and development activities for our unconsolidated joint ventures.
Inflation
Substantially all of our apartment leases are for a term generally ranging from six to fifteen months. In an inflationary environment, we may realize increased rents at the commencement of new leases or upon the renewal of existing leases. We believe the short-term nature of our leases generally minimizes our risk from the adverse effects of inflation.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies have not changed materially from information reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Item 3.  
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
No material changes to our exposures to market risk have occurred since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Item 4.  
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Securities Exchange Act (“Exchange Act”) Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective to ensure information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act filings is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.  
Legal Proceedings
For discussion regarding legal proceedings, see Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A.  
Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Item 2.  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3.  
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4.  
Reserved
Item 5.  
Other Information
None
Item 6.  
Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
         
  31.1    
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Executive Officer dated April 29, 2011.
  31.2    
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Financial Officer dated April 29, 2011.
  32.1    
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002.
  101.INS    
XBRL Instance Document
  101.SCH    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  101.CAL    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  101.DEF    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  101.LAB    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  101.PRE    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
             
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
           
 
           
/s/ Michael P. Gallagher
 
Michael P. Gallagher
      April 29, 2011
 
Date
   
Vice President — Chief Accounting Officer
           

 

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Exhibit Index
         
Exhibit   Description of Exhibits
  31.1    
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Executive Officer dated April 29, 2011.
  31.2    
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of Chief Financial Officer dated April 29, 2011.
  32.1    
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes — Oxley Act of 2002.
  101.INS    
XBRL Instance Document
  101.SCH    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  101.CAL    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  101.DEF    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  101.LAB    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  101.PRE    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document