Regency Centers Corporation (“Regency” or the “Company”) today
reported financial and operating results for the period ended
December 31, 2019.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019
Highlights
- For the three months ended December 31, 2019, Net Income
Attributable to Common Stockholders (“Net Income”) of $0.24 per
diluted share.
- Fourth quarter NAREIT Funds From Operations (“NAREIT FFO”) of
$1.00 per diluted share.
- Year-to-date same property Net Operating Income (“NOI”),
excluding termination fees, increased 2.1%, as compared to the same
period in 2018.
- As of December 31, 2019, the same property portfolio was 95.1%
leased.
- Fourth quarter total comparable leasing volume of 1.8 million
square feet of new and renewal leases, with total rent spreads of
11.3%.
- On a trailing twelve months basis, rent spreads on comparable
new and renewal leases were 13.1% and 7.4%, respectively, with
total rent spreads of 8.5%.
- During the fourth quarter, Regency sold three shopping centers
for a combined sales price of $58.8 million.
- For the full year 2019, the Company started nearly $265 million
of developments and redevelopments and completed $230 million at a
projected stabilized yield of 7.2%.
- During the quarter, Regency was included in Newsweek’s
inaugural America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020 list. The
Company was named as one of the Top 10 companies in the Real Estate
and Housing sector.
- On February 4, 2020, Regency’s Board of Directors (the “Board”)
declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of
$0.595 per share, representing an annualized increase of 1.7%.
“Regency’s team delivered another year of
good results. We finished the year with solid earnings growth and
healthy leasing volumes as retailers and service providers remain
focused on the importance and value of high quality physical
locations to provide customers with the best possible combination
of convenience, service and experience,” said Lisa Palmer,
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Financial Results
Regency reported Net Income for the fourth
quarter of $40.3 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to
Net Income of $78.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the
same period in 2018. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019,
Net Income was $239.4 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, compared
to $249.1 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, for the same period
in 2018. Net Income in the fourth quarter of 2019 included an
impairment charge of $40.3 million, or $0.24 per diluted share,
recognized on the 101 7th Avenue asset, which is occupied by a
single retail tenant, Barneys New York, that filed bankruptcy and
is expected to terminate its lease in February 2020. As a result,
the Company reassessed the expected hold period of the property as
well as its highest and best use, resulting in a reduction of the
carrying value to its estimated fair value.
The Company reported NAREIT FFO for the fourth
quarter of $168.5 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to
$167.2 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the same period in
2018. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, NAREIT FFO was
$654.4 million, or $3.89 per diluted share, compared to $652.9
million, or $3.83 per diluted share, for the same period in
2018. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, results
include a charge of $12.0 million, or $0.07 per share, related to
an early extinguishment of debt. For the twelve months ended
December 31, 2018, results include a charge of $11.2 million, or
$0.07 per share, related to an early extinguishment of debt and
income of $6.7 million, or $0.04 per share, related to gains on
land sales.
The Company reported Core Operating Earnings for
the fourth quarter of $152.9 million, or $0.91 per diluted share,
compared to $149.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the
same period in 2018. Core Operating Earnings per share growth was
3.4% for the fourth quarter and 4.3% year-to-date when adjusted for
the adoption of Accounting Standard Codification 842, Leases. The
Company views Core Operating Earnings, which excludes from NAREIT
FFO certain non-recurring items as well as non-cash components of
earnings derived from above and below market rent amortization,
straight-line rents, and amortization of debt mark-to-market, as a
better measure of business performance as it more closely reflects
cash earnings and the Company’s ability to grow the dividend.
Portfolio Performance
Regency’s portfolio is differentiated in its
overall outstanding quality, breadth and scale. The strength of the
Company’s merchandising mix, combined with placemaking elements and
connection to its communities further differentiates Regency’s high
quality portfolio. Regency’s preeminent portfolio along with its
national platform and 22 local market offices offers critical
strategic advantages and positions the Company to achieve its
strategic objective of 3% same property NOI growth over the
long-term.
Fourth quarter same property NOI, excluding
termination fees, increased 1.9% compared to the same period in
2018. Year-to-date same property NOI, excluding termination fees,
increased 2.1%, as compared to the same period in 2018.
As of December 31, 2019, Regency’s wholly-owned
portfolio plus its pro-rata share of co-investment partnerships was
94.8% leased. The same property portfolio was 95.1% leased. Within
the same property portfolio, anchor occupancy, which includes
spaces greater than 10,000 square feet, was 97.4%, an increase of
10 basis points sequentially. Same property shop occupancy,
which includes spaces less than 10,000 square feet, was 91.3%, a
decline of 30 basis points sequentially, primarily driven by Dress
Barn moveouts.
For the three months ended December 31, 2019,
Regency executed 1.8 million square feet of comparable new and
renewal leases at blended rent spreads of 11.3%. Rent spreads on
new and renewal leases were 19.6% and 8.8%, respectively. For the
trailing twelve months, the Company executed 6.4 million square
feet of comparable new and renewal leases at blended rent spreads
of 8.5%.
Portfolio Enhancement and Capital
Allocation
Regency’s self-funding model enables the Company
to benefit from its capital allocation strategy. Free cash flow
supports the development and redevelopment program on a leverage
neutral basis. Regency’s development and redevelopment platform is
a critical strategic advantage for creating significant value for
shareholders. Together with the sales of lower growth assets and
equity when priced attractively, free cash flow also enables the
Company to invest in high-growth acquisitions and share repurchases
when pricing is compelling. This capital allocation strategy
preserves Regency’s pristine balance sheet and allows the Company
to add value and enhance the quality of the portfolio on a net
accretive basis.
Developments and
Redevelopments
For the full year 2019, the Company started
nearly $265 million of developments and redevelopments contributing
towards its five year goal of $1.25 to $1.50 billion. At year-end,
the Company had 22 properties in development or redevelopment with
estimated net project costs of $350.8 million. In-process
developments and redevelopments were 90% leased as of December 31,
2019, and are expected to yield an average return of 7.3%.
In the fourth quarter, Regency started on the
first of a three-phase redevelopment at Serramonte Center, located
just south of San Francisco. Phase I consists of relocating Crunch
Fitness to a new outparcel building, the addition of a new Regal
theater, and adding several new outparcel restaurants and a new
hotel. Phase II of the project commenced in January of 2020 and
includes an extensive renovation and modernization of the interior
portions of the project. Phase III of the project is expected to
commence in 2021 and encompasses the redevelopment of the space
occupied by JCPenney, which will vacate in June 2020.
For the full year 2019, the Company completed
six ground up development projects and three redevelopment projects
with combined pro-rata costs of $230.7 million and a projected
stabilized yield of 7.2%.
Property Transactions
During the quarter, the Company sold three
shopping centers for a combined gross sales price of $58.8 million.
For the full year 2019, Regency sold 11 properties for a combined
gross sales price of $209.5 million at a weighted average cap rate
of 7.5%. Subsequent to year-end, the Company sold Young Circle
Shopping Center, a 65,000 square feet center located in Hollywood,
FL anchored by Walgreens, and Stonewall Shopping Center, a 315,000
square feet center located in Gainesville, VA anchored by Wegmans.
The combined gross sales price totaled $98.4 million.
For the full year 2019, the Company acquired
four properties for a total purchase price of $281.6 million at
Regency’s share. Subsequent to year-end, the Company acquired an
additional 16.6% interest in Town & Country Center, located in
Los Angeles, for $32.8 million bringing Regency’s total interest to
35%. Also subsequent to year-end, Regency closed on the purchase of
New York Common Retirement Fund’s 70% interest in Country Walk
Plaza for $27.7 million, bringing Regency’s total interest to 100%.
The center is a 100,000 square foot neighborhood shopping center,
anchored by Publix and CVS, located in Miami.
Share Repurchase Program
Regency’s Board authorized a refreshed $250
million share repurchase plan of the Company’s common stock. This
plan is scheduled to expire on February 5, 2021. The timing of
share repurchases is dependent upon marketplace conditions and
other factors, and the plan remains subject to the discretion of
the Board of Directors.
Balance Sheet
Regency benefits from favorable access to
capital through the strength of its balance sheet, supported by
conservative leverage levels with a Net Debt to EBITDAre ratio of
5.4x. This positions Regency to weather potential challenges and
potentially profit from investment opportunities in the future.
Regency has a BBB+ rating with a positive outlook from S&P
Global Rating and Baa1 with a positive outlook from Moody’s
Investors Service.
As previously disclosed, during 2019 the Company
further enhanced its already strong balance sheet through the
issuance of $725 million of 30-year and 10-year unsecured notes,
and a forward equity sale of approximately $130 million at nearly
$68.00 per share.
Dividend
On February 4, 2020, Regency’s Board declared a
quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.595 per
share, representing an annualized increase of 1.7%. The dividend is
payable on March 5, 2020, to shareholders of record as of February
24, 2020.
Board of Directors Changes
As previously announced, on January 24, 2020,
John C. Schweitzer resigned from the Board of Directors. On
February 4, 2020, Deirdre J. Evens was elected as chair of the
Compensation Committee. Ms. Evens has been a member of the
Compensation Committee of the Board since 2018.
Full Year 2020 Guidance
Regency Centers issued initial 2020 guidance concurrently with
the fourth quarter 2019 earnings release. Please refer to the
Company’s fourth quarter 2019 Supplemental for a complete list of
guidance. A 2020 Earnings and Valuation Guidance package with
additional details can be found in the presentation section of the
investor relations website at Investors.RegencyCenters.com.
Full Year 2020 Guidance |
All figures pro-rata and in thousands, except per share data |
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Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders (“Net Income”) |
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$1.47 - $1.50 |
NAREIT Funds From Operations (“NAREIT FFO”) per diluted share |
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$3.90 - $3.93 |
Same Property Net Operating Income (“SPNOI”) Growth excluding
termination fees (pro-rata) |
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0%+ |
Development and Redevelopment starts Estimated yield (weighted
average) Development and Redevelopment spend |
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+/- $200,000 +/- 7.0% +/- $300,000 |
Acquisitions Cap rate (weighted average) |
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+/- $75,000 +/- 4.5% |
Dispositions Cap rate (weighted average) |
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+/- $200,000 +/- 5.5% |
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Conference Call Information
To discuss Regency’s fourth quarter results and
initial 2020 guidance, Management will host a conference call and
presentation on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Dial-in and webcast information is listed below.
Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference
Call and 2020 Guidance Presentation |
Date: |
Thursday, February 13, 2020 |
Time: |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Dial#: |
877-407-0789 or 201-689-8563 |
Webcast: |
investors.regencycenters.com |
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Non-GAAP Disclosure
The Company uses certain non-GAAP performance
measures, in addition to the required GAAP presentations, as we
believe these measures improve the understanding of the Company's
operational results. We manage our entire real estate
portfolio without regard to ownership structure, although certain
decisions impacting properties owned through partnerships require
partner approval. Therefore, we believe presenting our pro-rata
share of operating results regardless of ownership structure, along
with other non-GAAP measures, makes comparisons of other
REITs' operating results to the Company's more meaningful. We
continually evaluate the usefulness, relevance, limitations, and
calculation of our reported non-GAAP performance measures to
determine how best to provide relevant information to the public,
and thus such reported measures could change.
NAREIT FFO is a commonly used measure of REIT
performance, which the National Association of Real Estate
Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines as net income, computed in
accordance with GAAP, excluding gains on sale and impairments of
real estate, net of tax, plus depreciation and amortization, and
after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint
ventures. Regency computes NAREIT FFO for all periods presented in
accordance with NAREIT's definition in effect during that
period. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company prospectively
adopted the NAREIT FFO White Paper – 2018 Restatement (“2018 FFO
White Paper”), and elected the option of excluding gains on sale
and impairments of land, which are considered incidental to the
Company’s main business. Prior period amounts were not restated to
conform to the current year presentation, and therefore are
calculated as described above, but also include gains on sales and
impairments of land. Many companies use different depreciable lives
and methods, and real estate values historically fluctuate with
market conditions. Since NAREIT FFO excludes depreciation and
amortization and gains on sales and impairments of real estate, it
provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year,
reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates,
rental rates, operating costs, acquisition and development
activities, and financing costs. This provides a perspective of the
Company’s financial performance not immediately apparent from net
income determined in accordance with GAAP. Thus, NAREIT FFO is a
supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of the Company's operating
performance, which does not represent cash generated from operating
activities in accordance with GAAP; and, therefore, should not be
considered a substitute measure of cash flows from operations. The
Company provides a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to
Common Stockholders to NAREIT FFO.
Core Operating Earnings is an additional
performance measure that excludes from NAREIT FFO: (i) transaction
related income or expenses; (ii) gains or losses from the early
extinguishment of debt; (iii) certain non-cash components of
earnings derived from above and below market rent amortization,
straight-line rents, and amortization of mark-to-market of debt
adjustments; and (iv) other amounts as they occur. The Company
provides a reconciliation of Net Income to NAREIT FFO to Core
Operating Earnings. Core Operating Earnings for the fourth quarter
and year-to-date periods ending December 31, 2018 included $1.9
million and $8.1 million, respectively, of capitalized leasing
costs which, upon the adoption of the new lease accounting standard
ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, are expensed.
NAREIT EBITDAre is a measure of REIT
performance, which NAREIT defines as net income, computed in
accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) interest expense; (ii) income
tax expense; (iii) depreciation and amortization; (iv) gains on
sales of real estate; (v) impairments of real estate; and (vi)
adjustments to reflect the Company’s share of unconsolidated
partnerships and joint ventures.
Reconciliation of Net Income
Attributable to Common Stockholders to NAREIT FFO and Core
Operating Earnings - Actual (in thousands)
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For the Periods Ended
December 31, 2019 and 2018 |
Three Months Ended |
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Year to Date |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Reconciliation of Net
Income to NAREIT FFO: |
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Net Income Attributable to
Common Stockholders |
$ |
40,291 |
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78,905 |
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$ |
239,430 |
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249,127 |
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Adjustments to reconcile to NAREIT Funds From Operations (1): |
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Depreciation and amortization (excluding FF&E) |
99,270 |
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100,422 |
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402,888 |
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390,603 |
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Gain on sale of operating properties |
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(13,087 |
) |
(21,335 |
) |
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(52,958 |
) |
(25,293 |
) |
Provision for impairment to operating properties |
42,076 |
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8,994 |
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65,074 |
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37,895 |
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Gain on sale of land(2) |
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(246 |
) |
- |
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(706 |
) |
- |
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Exchangeable operating partnership units |
178 |
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166 |
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634 |
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525 |
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NAREIT Funds From Operations |
$ |
168,482 |
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167,152 |
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$ |
654,362 |
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652,857 |
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Reconciliation of NAREIT
FFO to Core Operating Earnings: |
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NAREIT Funds From
Operations |
168,482 |
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167,152 |
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654,362 |
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652,857 |
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Adjustments to reconcile to Core Operating Earnings (1): |
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Gain on sale of land(2) |
- |
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(5,628 |
) |
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- |
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(6,659 |
) |
Provision for impairment to land |
- |
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- |
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- |
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542 |
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Early extinguishment of debt |
- |
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- |
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11,982 |
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11,172 |
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Interest on bonds for period from notice to redemption |
- |
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- |
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367 |
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600 |
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Straight line rent, net |
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(1,384 |
) |
(3,652 |
) |
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(8,524 |
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(17,292 |
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Above/below market rent amortization, net |
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(13,833 |
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(7,440 |
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(44,666 |
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(34,171 |
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Debt premium/discount amortization |
$ |
(395 |
) |
(536 |
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$ |
(1,776 |
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(3,263 |
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Core Operating Earnings |
$ |
152,870 |
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149,896 |
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$ |
611,745 |
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603,786 |
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Weighted Average Shares For
Diluted Earnings per Share |
167,892 |
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169,842 |
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167,771 |
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170,100 |
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Weighted Average Shares For
Diluted FFO and Core Operating Earnings per Share |
168,638 |
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170,192 |
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168,235 |
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170,450 |
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(1) Includes Regency's consolidated entities and its pro-rata share
of unconsolidated co-investment partnerships, net of pro-rata share
attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
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(2) Effective January 1, 2019, Regency prospectively adopted the
NAREIT FFO White Paper – 2018 Restatement, and elected the option
of excluding gains on sales and impairments of land, which are
considered incidental to the Company’s main business. Prior
period amounts were not restated to conform to the current year
presentation of NAREIT FFO, and therefore include gains on sales
and impairments of land. |
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Same property NOI is a key non-GAAP measure used by
management in evaluating the operating performance of Regency’s
properties. The Company provides a reconciliation of net income to
pro-rata same property NOI.
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common
Stockholders to Pro-Rata Same Property NOI - Actual (in
thousands)
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For the Periods Ended
December 31, 2019 and 2018 |
Three Months Ended |
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Year to Date |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders |
$ |
40,291 |
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78,905 |
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$ |
239,430 |
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249,127 |
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Less: |
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Management, transaction, and other fees |
(7,868 |
) |
(7,495 |
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(29,636 |
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(28,494 |
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Other(1) |
(16,811 |
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(12,084 |
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(58,904 |
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(56,906 |
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Plus: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
91,644 |
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92,876 |
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374,283 |
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359,688 |
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General and administrative |
18,262 |
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13,544 |
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74,984 |
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65,491 |
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Other operating expense, excluding provision for doubtful
accounts |
3,328 |
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1,919 |
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7,814 |
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4,744 |
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Other expense (income) |
71,860 |
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24,699 |
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187,610 |
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170,818 |
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Equity in income of investments in real estate excluded from NOI
(2) |
8,109 |
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11,597 |
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39,807 |
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56,680 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
840 |
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831 |
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3,828 |
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3,198 |
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NOI |
209,655 |
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204,792 |
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839,216 |
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824,346 |
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Less non-same property NOI (3) |
(8,736 |
) |
(8,190 |
) |
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(31,073 |
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(34,112 |
) |
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Same Property NOI |
$ |
200,919 |
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196,602 |
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$ |
808,143 |
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790,234 |
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Same Property NOI without Termination Fees |
$ |
199,848 |
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196,045 |
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$ |
805,247 |
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788,894 |
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Same Property NOI without Termination Fees or
Redevelopments |
$ |
189,601 |
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185,999 |
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$ |
764,627 |
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749,425 |
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(1) Includes straight-line rental income and expense, net of
reserves, above and below market rent amortization, other fees, and
noncontrolling interests. |
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(2) Includes non-NOI expenses incurred at our unconsolidated real
estate partnerships, such as, but not limited to, straight-line
rental income, above and below market rent amortization,
depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and real estate
gains and impairments. |
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(3) Includes revenues and expenses attributable to Non-Same
Property, Projects in Development, corporate activities, and
noncontrolling interests. |
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Reported results are preliminary and not final
until the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K with the SEC and,
therefore, remain subject to adjustment.
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common
Stockholders to NAREIT FFO — Guidance (per diluted
share)
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Full Year |
NAREIT FFO Guidance: |
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2020 |
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Low |
High |
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Net income
attributable to common stockholders |
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$ 1.47 |
1.50 |
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Adjustments to
reconcile net income to NAREIT FFO: |
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Depreciation and
amortization |
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2.43 |
2.43 |
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NAREIT Funds
From Operations |
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$ 3.90 |
3.93 |
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The Company has published forward-looking
statements and additional financial information in its fourth
quarter 2019 supplemental information package that may help
investors estimate earnings for 2020. A copy of the Company’s
fourth quarter 2019 supplemental information will be available on
the Company's website at www.RegencyCenters.com or by written
request to: Investor Relations, Regency Centers Corporation, One
Independent Drive, Suite 114, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202. The
supplemental information package contains more detailed financial
and property results including financial statements, an outstanding
debt summary, acquisition and development activity, investments in
partnerships, information pertaining to securities issued other
than common stock, property details, a significant tenant rent
report and a lease expiration table in addition to earnings and
valuation guidance assumptions. The information provided in the
supplemental package is unaudited and there can be no assurance
that the information will not vary from the final information in
the Company’s Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2019.
Regency may, but assumes no obligation to, update information in
the supplemental package from time to time.
About Regency Centers Corporation
(NASDAQ: REG)
Regency Centers is the preeminent national
owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in
affluent and densely populated trade areas. Our portfolio includes
thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers,
restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that
connect to our neighborhoods, communities, and customers. Operating
as a fully integrated real estate company, Regency Centers is a
qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is
self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member.
For more information, please visit RegencyCenters.com.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may
differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking
statements. Please refer to the documents filed by Regency Centers
Corporation with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on
Forms 10-K and 10-Q, which identify important risk factors which
could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
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