Cedar Realty Trust Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

May 5, 2015 4:01 PM EDT

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Operating Highlights

  • Operating funds from operations (Operating FFO) of $0.13 per diluted share
  • Same-property net operating income (NOI) increased 2.0% including redevelopments and 1.2% excluding redevelopments
  • Signed 33 new and renewal leases for 312,900 square feet
  • Comparable cash-basis lease spreads of 8.3%
  • Total portfolio 93.1% leased and same-property portfolio 93.7% leased at quarter-end

Summary of Previously-Announced Activities

  • On January 12, 2015, the Company issued 5.75 million common shares for net proceeds of $41.9 million
  • On January 23, 2015, the Company acquired Lawndale Plaza located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $25.2 million
  • On February 5, 2015, the Company closed $100 million of new unsecured term loans ($50 million five-year term loan borrowed at closing and $50 million seven-year term loan to be drawn by July 1, 2015), effectively prefunding all 2015 mortgage debt maturities
  • On February 5, 2015, the Company extended the maturity dates of its unsecured revolving credit facility from August 1, 2016 to February 5, 2019 and its previously outstanding $50 million term loan from August 1, 2018 to February 5, 2020
  • On February 27, 2015, the Company acquired the remaining 60% interest in New London Mall located in New London, Connecticut for $27.3 million resulting in the property now being wholly-owned

"During the first quarter of 2015, we continued to advance our long-term business plan. Our acquisitions, solid leasing results, equity offering and debt refinancing activities all strengthen the Company's foundation that is being established to deliver long-term shareholder value creation," commented Bruce Schanzer, President and CEO.

Financial Results

Operating FFO for first quarter 2015 was $10.6 million or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $10.3 million or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period in 2014. NAREIT-defined FFO for first quarter 2015 was $10.1 million or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $7.3 million or $0.09 per diluted share for the same period in 2014. The principal differences between Operating FFO and NAREIT-defined FFO are acquisition costs and debt extinguishment amounts.

Net loss attributable to common shareholders for first quarter 2015 was $(123,000) or $(0.00) per diluted share, compared to $(1.8) million or $(0.03) per diluted share for the same period in 2014.

Portfolio Results

Same-property NOI for the quarter increased 2.0% including redevelopments and 1.2% excluding redevelopments. Results for 2015 included higher snow removal costs.

During first quarter 2015, the Company signed 33 leases for 312,900 square feet. On a comparable space basis, the Company leased 285,500 square feet at a positive lease spread of 8.3% on a cash basis (new leases increased 12.1% and renewals increased 7.3%).

The Company's total portfolio, excluding properties held for sale, was 93.1% leased at March 31, 2015, compared to 93.1% at December 31, 2014 and 93.5% at March 31, 2014. The Company's same-property portfolio was 93.7% leased at March 31, 2015, compared to 93.9% at December 31, 2014 and 94.0% at March 31, 2014.

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2015, the Company had $184.0 million available under its revolving credit facility and reported net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciations, and amortization (EBITDA) of 7.4 times. Additionally, as previously announced, the Company has effectively prefunded its 2015 mortgage maturities with $100 million of unsecured term loans.

2015 Guidance

The Company reaffirms its previously-announced 2015 guidance at a range of $0.51 to $0.54 per diluted share for Operating FFO and a range of $0.50 to $0.53 per diluted share for NAREIT-defined FFO. The principal difference in 2015 guidance between Operating FFO and NAREIT-defined FFO is acquisition costs.

Quarterly Dividends

The Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's common stock and $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.25% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock on May 20, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2015.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

NAREIT-defined FFO is a widely-recognized non-GAAP financial measure for REITs that the Company believes, when considered with financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, is useful in understanding financial performance and provides a relevant basis for comparison among REITs. The Company also presents Operating Funds From Operations (Operating FFO), which excludes certain items that are not indicative of the operating results provided by the Company's core portfolio and that affect the comparability of the Company's period-over-period performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO and Operating FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is detailed in the attached schedule.

Supplemental Financial Information Package

The Company has issued "Supplemental Financial Information" for the period ended March 31, 2015. Such information has been filed today as an exhibit to Form 8-K and will also be available on the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today, May 5, 2015, at 5:00 PM (ET) to discuss the first quarter results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 705-6003 or (1) (201) 493-6725 for international participants. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online on the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.

A replay of the call will be available from 8:00 PM (ET) on May 5, 2015, until midnight (ET) on May 19, 2015. The replay dial-in numbers are (877) 870-5176 or (1) (858) 384-5517 for international callers. Please use passcode 13603949 for the telephonic replay. A replay of the Company's webcast will be available on the Company's website for a limited time.

About Cedar Realty Trust

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust which focuses on the ownership and operation of primarily grocery-anchored shopping centers straddling the Washington DC to Boston corridor. The Company's portfolio (excluding properties treated as "held for sale") is comprised of 59 properties, with approximately 9.3 million square feet of gross leasable area.

For additional financial and descriptive information on the Company, its operations and its portfolio, please refer to the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Please refer to the documents filed by Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. with the SEC, specifically the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements.

 

 

CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

March 31,

December 31,

2015

2014

ASSETS

Real estate

Land

$           315,807,000

$           312,868,000

Buildings and improvements

1,183,270,000

1,163,305,000

1,499,077,000

1,476,173,000

Less accumulated depreciation

(274,456,000)

(267,211,000)

Real estate, net

1,224,621,000

1,208,962,000

Real estate held for sale

16,749,000

16,508,000

Cash and cash equivalents

3,771,000

3,499,000

Restricted cash

7,845,000

7,859,000

Receivables

21,308,000

18,405,000

Other assets and deferred charges, net

32,643,000

31,546,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$        1,306,937,000

$        1,286,779,000

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Mortgage loans payable

$           361,267,000

$           393,388,000

Unsecured revolving credit facility

48,000,000

72,000,000

Unsecured term loans

250,000,000

200,000,000

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

24,563,000

22,364,000

Unamortized intangible lease liabilities

23,674,000

23,776,000

Total liabilities

707,504,000

711,528,000

Noncontrolling interest - limited partners' mezzanine OP Units

389,000

396,000

Equity:

Preferred stock 

190,661,000

190,661,000

Common stock and other shareholders' equity

406,667,000

378,891,000

Minority interests in consolidated joint ventures

(655,000)

2,872,000

Limited partners' OP Units

2,371,000

2,431,000

Total equity

599,044,000

574,855,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$        1,306,937,000

$        1,286,779,000

 

 

CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

PROPERTY REVENUES

Rents  

$             28,962,000

$             28,540,000

Expense recoveries

9,621,000

9,117,000

Other

52,000

55,000

Total property revenues

38,635,000

37,712,000

PROPERTY OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating, maintenance and management

8,344,000

8,168,000

Real estate and other property-related taxes

4,687,000

4,551,000

Total property operating expenses

13,031,000

12,719,000

PROPERTY OPERATING INCOME

25,604,000

24,993,000

OTHER EXPENSES AND INCOME

General and administrative

3,919,000

3,524,000

Acquisition costs 

499,000

2,870,000

Depreciation and amortization

9,508,000

9,448,000

Impairment charges

1,109,000

88,000

Total other expenses and income

15,035,000

15,930,000

OPERATING INCOME

10,569,000

9,063,000

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

Interest expense

(7,278,000)

(8,071,000)

Early extinguishment of debt costs

(57,000)

(88,000)

Total non-operating income and expense

(7,335,000)

(8,159,000)

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

3,234,000

904,000

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Income from operations

12,000

864,000

Impairment reversals/(charges), net

153,000

(58,000)

Total income from discontinued operations

165,000

806,000

NET INCOME

3,399,000

1,710,000

Add, net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:

Minority interests in consolidated joint ventures

78,000

66,000

Limited partners' interest in Operating Partnership

2,000

11,000

Total net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

80,000

77,000

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.

3,479,000

1,787,000

Preferred stock dividends

(3,602,000)

(3,602,000)

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

$                (123,000)

$             (1,815,000)

PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (BASIC AND DILUTED)

Continuing operations

$                      (0.01)

$                      (0.04)

Discontinued operations

0.01

0.01

$                      (0.00)

$                      (0.03)

Weighted average number of common shares - basic and diluted

80,719,000

74,620,000

 

 

CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.

Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders to Funds From Operations

and Operating Funds From Operations

(unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2015

2014

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$              (123,000)

$          (1,815,000)

Real estate depreciation and amortization

9,427,000

9,361,000

Limited partners' interest

(2,000)

(11,000)

Impairment charges, net

956,000

146,000

Consolidated minority interests:

Share of loss 

(78,000)

(66,000)

Share of FFO

(126,000)

(307,000)

Funds From Operations ("FFO")

10,054,000

7,308,000

Adjustments for items affecting comparability:

Acquisition costs 

499,000

2,870,000

Early extinguishment of debt costs

57,000

88,000

Operating Funds From Operations ("Operating FFO")

$          10,610,000

$          10,266,000

FFO per diluted share:

$                      0.12

$                      0.09

Operating FFO per diluted share:

$                      0.13

$                      0.13

Weighted average number of diluted common shares:

Common shares

84,302,000

78,289,000

OP Units

393,000

480,000

84,695,000

78,769,000

 

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SOURCE Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.



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