Updates 2023 Earnings Guidance
EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) today announced operating results for
the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands,
except per share data):
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2023 (2)
2022
2023 (2)
2022
Total revenue
$
189,384
$
161,410
$
533,687
$
479,328
Net income available to common
shareholders
50,228
44,766
109,412
115,801
Net income available to common
shareholders per diluted common share
0.66
0.60
1.45
1.54
Funds From Operations as adjusted (FFOAA)
(1)
113,156
88,238
306,954
260,190
FFOAA per diluted common share (1)
1.47
1.16
4.00
3.44
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)
(1)
113,333
92,308
312,168
273,541
AFFO per diluted common share (1)
1.47
1.22
4.07
3.61
Note: Each of the measures above include
deferred rent and interest collections from cash basis customers
that were recognized as revenue of $19.3 million and $35.7 million,
and $5.2 million and $11.5 million, for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See further
discussion below.
(1) A non-GAAP financial measure.
(2) Each measure for 2023, except for AFFO
and AFFO per diluted share, includes $2.1 million of additional
straight-line rent revenue related primarily to recording a
straight-line rent receivable for Regal ground leases in connection
with reestablishing accrual basis accounting for Regal at August 1,
2023.
Third Quarter Company Headlines
- Regal Bankruptcy Resolution – As previously announced,
the Company entered into a comprehensive restructuring agreement
with Regal anchored by a new master lease for 41 of the 57
properties previously leased to Regal that became effective on
August 1, 2023. Of the properties surrendered by Regal, five
theaters, which are to be operated by third parties, were opened
for business in early August and one of the 11 properties to be
disposed was sold in September.
- Santikos Acquires Southern Theatres – On July 17, 2023,
Santikos Theaters, LLC (“Santikos”) acquired VSS-Southern Theatres
(“Southern”) through an asset purchase agreement. The Company has
investments in ten theatre properties that were previously operated
by Southern and there are no structural changes to existing lease
terms. In conjunction with the transaction, Southern paid in full
its remaining deferred rent of $11.6 million, which was recognized
as rental revenue during the third quarter of 2023.
- Solid Deferral Collections – During the third quarter of
2023, the Company collected $19.3 million of deferred rent from
cash basis customers that was booked as additional revenue,
including the deferred rent discussed above in connection with the
Santikos transaction and deferred amounts received related to the
resolution of Regal’s bankruptcy. Through September 30, 2023, the
Company has collected over $150.0 million of rent and interest that
had been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Strong Liquidity Position – As of September 30, 2023,
the Company had cash on hand of $173.0 million, no borrowings on
its $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and a
consolidated debt profile that is all at fixed interest rates with
no maturities in 2023 and only $136.6 million maturing in
2024.
- Updates 2023 Earnings Guidance – The Company is
increasing FFOAA per diluted common share guidance for 2023 from a
range of $5.05 to $5.15 to a range of $5.10 to $5.18 and narrowing
2023 investment spending guidance from a range of $200.0 million to
$300.0 million to a range of $225.0 million to $275.0 million.
“In the third quarter we delivered solid earnings results, with
continued strong performance at our experiential properties as well
as significant deferral collections, contributing to our increased
guidance for the year,” stated Company President and CEO Greg
Silvers. “Furthermore, we are pleased to see the ongoing
stabilization of our portfolio as the restructured master lease
agreement with Regal became effective in the quarter, and we
continue to see a strong recovery at the box office. We have an
attractive pipeline of committed developments and investment
opportunities in experiential projects, and we are being thoughtful
in deploying our capital as we selectively pursue growth while
maintaining a strong balance sheet position.”
Regal Bankruptcy Resolution
On September 7, 2022, Cineworld Group, plc, Regal Entertainment
Group and the Company's other Regal theatre tenants (collectively,
“Regal”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (the “Code”). Regal leased 57 theatres from the
Company pursuant to two master leases and 28 single property leases
(the “Regal Leases”). Regal's plan of reorganization became
effective on July 31, 2023 (the "Effective Date"), and Regal
emerged from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
The Company entered into a comprehensive restructuring agreement
with Regal anchored by a new master lease ("Master Lease") for 41
of the 57 properties previously leased to Regal ("Master Lease
Properties"), which became effective on the Effective Date. The
Master Lease is a triple-net lease with $65.0 million in total
annual fixed rent payable beginning on August 1, 2023 that
escalates by 10% every five years. The Master Lease has three
tranches of properties. The initial terms of the tranches are
staggered, expiring on the 11th, 13th and 15th anniversaries from
the Effective Date. Additionally, the Master Lease provides for a
guaranty from a parent entity of Regal and percentage rents based
on gross sales of the Master Lease Properties.
Additionally, as part of the comprehensive restructuring
agreement with Regal, Regal surrendered to the Company the
remaining 16 properties not included in the Master Lease on the
Effective Date. The Company has entered into management agreements
whereby Cinemark is managing four and Phoenix Theatres is managing
one of the surrendered properties. As discussed further below, the
Company sold one of the remaining 11 surrendered properties in the
third quarter and plans to also sell the other ten properties. Net
proceeds are expected to be used to acquire non-theatre
experiential properties.
For more details on the Master Lease and comprehensive
restructuring agreement between the Company and Regal, see the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2023.
Santikos Acquisition of Southern Theatres
On July 17, 2023, Santikos acquired Southern through an asset
purchase agreement. The combined Santikos entity operates 27 highly
amenitized theaters in eight southeastern states. The Company has
investments in ten theatre properties that were previously operated
by Southern and located in six states and there are no structural
changes to existing lease terms. Santikos had investments in ten
theaters located in the San Antonio area prior to the transaction
and purchased a total of 17 theaters in eight states from Southern,
making Santikos the eighth largest theater circuit in North
America. Santikos is owned by The San Antonio Area Foundation, one
of the nation’s premier Community Foundations. In conjunction with
the transaction, Southern paid in full its remaining deferred rent
of $11.6 million, which was recognized as rental revenue during the
third quarter of 2023.
Solid Deferral Collections
In addition to regular quarterly collections, during the third
quarter of 2023, the Company collected $19.3 million of deferred
rent from cash basis customers that was booked as additional
revenue, including the deferred rent discussed above in connection
with the Santikos transaction and deferred amounts received related
to the resolution of Regal's bankruptcy. Additionally, during the
third quarter of 2023, the Company collected $0.2 million of
deferred rent from accrual basis customers that reduced
receivables, leaving only $0.8 million of deferred rent receivable
remaining on the balance sheet at September 30, 2023. Through
September 30, 2023, the Company has collected over $150.0 million
of rent and interest that had been deferred as a result of the
pandemic.
Strong Liquidity Position
The Company remains focused on maintaining strong liquidity and
financial flexibility. The Company had $173.0 million of cash on
hand at quarter-end, no borrowings on its $1.0 billion unsecured
revolving credit facility and a consolidated debt profile that is
all at fixed interest rates with no maturities in 2023 and only
$136.6 million due in 2024.
Investment Update
The Company's investment spending during the three months ended
September 30, 2023 totaled $36.8 million, bringing the total
investment spending for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to
$135.5 million. Investment spending for the quarter was primarily
related to experiential build-to-suit development and redevelopment
projects.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company has also committed an
additional approximately $235.0 million for experiential
development and redevelopment projects, which is expected to be
funded over the next two years without the need to raise additional
capital. The Company will continue to be more selective in making
investments, utilizing cash on hand, excess cash flow and
borrowings under our line of credit, until such time as the
Company's cost of capital returns to acceptable levels.
Capital Recycling
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company completed the
sales of two vacant theatre properties and two early childhood
education center properties for net proceeds totaling $26.6 million
and recognized a gain on sale of $2.6 million for the quarter.
Disposition proceeds totaled $35.0 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2023.
Portfolio Update
The Company's total assets were $5.7 billion (after accumulated
depreciation of approximately $1.4 billion) and total investments
(a non-GAAP financial measure) were approximately $6.7 billion at
September 30, 2023, with Experiential investments totaling $6.2
billion, or 92%, and Education investments totaling $0.5 billion,
or 8%.
The Company's Experiential portfolio (excluding property under
development and undeveloped land inventory) consisted of the
following property types (owned or financed) at September 30,
2023:
- 169 theatre properties;
- 57 eat & play properties (including seven theatres located
in entertainment districts);
- 24 attraction properties;
- 11 ski properties;
- seven experiential lodging properties;
- 16 fitness & wellness properties;
- one gaming property; and
- three cultural properties.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company's owned Experiential
portfolio consisted of approximately 19.9 million square feet,
which includes 0.5 million square feet of properties the Company
intends to sell. The Experiential portfolio, excluding the
properties the Company intends to sell, was 99% leased and included
a total of $101.3 million in property under development and $20.2
million in undeveloped land inventory.
The Company's Education portfolio consisted of the following
property types (owned or financed) at September 30, 2023:
- 62 early childhood education center properties; and
- nine private school properties.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company's owned Education
portfolio consisted of approximately 1.3 million square feet, which
includes 0.1 million square feet of properties the Company intends
to sell. The Education portfolio, excluding the properties the
Company intends to sell, was 100% leased.
The combined owned portfolio consisted of 21.3 million square
feet and was 99% leased excluding the 0.6 million square feet of
properties the Company intends to sell.
Dividend Information
The Company declared regular monthly cash dividends during the
third quarter of 2023 totaling $0.825 per common share.
Additionally, the Board declared its regular quarterly dividends to
preferred shareholders of $0.359375 per share on both the Company's
5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares and Series G
cumulative redeemable preferred shares and $0.5625 per share on its
9.00% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares.
2023 Guidance
(Dollars in millions, except per share
data):
Measure
Current
Prior
Net income available to common
shareholders per diluted common share
$
1.98
to
$
2.06
$
2.14
to
$
2.24
FFOAA per diluted common share
$
5.10
to
$
5.18
$
5.05
to
$
5.15
Investment spending
$
225.0
to
$
275.0
$
200.0
to
$
300.0
Disposition proceeds
$
45.0
to
$
60.0
$
31.0
to
$
41.0
The Company is increasing its 2023 guidance for FFOAA per
diluted common share from a range of $5.05 to $5.15 to a range of
$5.10 to $5.18. The 2023 guidance for FFOAA per diluted common
share is based on a FFO per diluted common share range of $5.06 to
$5.14 adjusted for severance expense, transaction costs, provision
(benefit) for credit losses, net, deferred income tax benefit and
the impact of Series C and Series E dilution. FFO per diluted
common share for 2023 is based on a net income available to common
shareholders per diluted common share range of $1.98 to $2.06 plus
impairment of real estate investments, net of $0.85, estimated real
estate depreciation and amortization of $2.20 and allocated share
of joint venture depreciation of $0.12, less gain on sale of real
estate of $0.04 and the impact of Series C and Series E dilution of
$0.05 (in accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO).
Additional earnings guidance detail can be found in the
Company's supplemental information package available in the
Investor Center of the Company's website located at
https://investors.eprkc.com/earnings-supplementals.
Conference Call Information
Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's
financial results on October 26, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The call may also include discussion of Company developments and
forward-looking and other material information about business and
financial matters. The conference will be webcast and can be
accessed via the Webcasts page in the Investor Center on the
Company's website located at https://investors.eprkc.com/webcasts.
To access the audio-only call, visit the Webcasts page for the link
to register and receive dial-in information and a PIN providing
access to the live call. It is recommended that you join 10 minutes
prior to the start of the event (although you may register and
dial-in at any time during the call).
You may watch a replay of the webcast by visiting the Webcasts
page at https://investors.eprkc.com/webcasts.
Quarterly Supplemental
The Company's supplemental information package for the third
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023 is available in
the Investor Center on the Company's website located at
https://investors.eprkc.com/earnings-supplementals.
EPR Properties
Consolidated Statements of
Income
(Unaudited, dollars in
thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Rental revenue
$
163,940
$
140,471
$
467,401
$
422,949
Other income
14,422
11,360
33,879
30,626
Mortgage and other financing income
11,022
9,579
32,407
25,753
Total revenue
189,384
161,410
533,687
479,328
Property operating expense
14,592
14,707
42,719
42,238
Other expense
13,124
9,135
31,235
26,104
General and administrative expense
13,464
12,582
42,677
38,497
Severance expense
—
—
547
—
Transaction costs
847
148
1,153
3,540
Provision (benefit) for credit losses,
net
(719
)
241
(407
)
9,447
Impairment charges
20,887
—
64,672
4,351
Depreciation and amortization
42,432
41,539
127,341
122,349
Total operating expenses
104,627
78,352
309,937
246,526
Gain on sale of real estate
2,550
304
1,415
304
Income from operations
87,307
83,362
225,165
233,106
Interest expense, net
31,208
32,747
94,521
99,296
Equity in (income) loss from joint
ventures
(533
)
(572
)
2,067
(1,887
)
Impairment charges on joint ventures
—
—
—
647
Income before income taxes
56,632
51,187
128,577
135,050
Income tax expense
372
388
1,060
1,150
Net income
$
56,260
$
50,799
$
127,517
$
133,900
Preferred dividend requirements
6,032
6,033
18,105
18,099
Net income available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties
$
50,228
$
44,766
$
109,412
$
115,801
Net income available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties per share:
Basic
$
0.67
$
0.60
$
1.45
$
1.55
Diluted
$
0.66
$
0.60
$
1.45
$
1.54
Shares used for computation (in
thousands):
Basic
75,325
75,016
75,236
74,949
Diluted
75,816
75,183
75,655
75,102
EPR Properties
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Unaudited, dollars in
thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Real estate investments, net of
accumulated depreciation of $1,400,642 and $1,302,640 at September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
$
4,571,514
$
4,714,136
Land held for development
20,168
20,168
Property under development
101,313
76,029
Operating lease right-of-use assets
190,309
200,985
Mortgage notes and related accrued
interest receivable, net
477,243
457,268
Investment in joint ventures
53,855
52,964
Cash and cash equivalents
172,953
107,934
Restricted cash
2,868
2,577
Accounts receivable
54,826
53,587
Other assets
74,328
73,053
Total assets
$
5,719,377
$
5,758,701
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities
$
82,804
$
80,087
Operating lease liabilities
230,922
241,407
Dividends payable
28,827
27,438
Unearned rents and interest
88,530
63,939
Debt
2,814,497
2,810,111
Total liabilities
3,245,580
3,222,982
Total equity
$
2,473,797
$
2,535,719
Total liabilities and equity
$
5,719,377
$
5,758,701
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Funds From Operations (FFO), Funds From Operations As
Adjusted (FFOAA) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
(NAREIT) developed FFO as a relative non-GAAP financial measure of
performance of an equity REIT in order to recognize that
income-producing real estate historically has not depreciated on
the basis determined under GAAP. Pursuant to the definition of FFO
by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, the Company calculates FFO as
net income available to common shareholders, computed in accordance
with GAAP, excluding gains and losses from disposition of real
estate and impairment losses on real estate, plus real estate
related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for
unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other affiliates.
Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and
other affiliates are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
The Company has calculated FFO for all periods presented in
accordance with this definition.
In addition to FFO, the Company presents FFOAA and AFFO. FFOAA
is presented by adding to FFO severance expense, transaction costs,
provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, costs associated with
loan refinancing or payoff, preferred share redemption costs and
impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets and subtracting
sale participation income, gain on insurance recovery and deferred
income tax (benefit) expense. AFFO is presented by adding to FFOAA
non-real estate depreciation and amortization, deferred financing
fees amortization, share-based compensation expense to management
and Trustees and amortization of above and below market leases, net
and tenant allowances; and subtracting maintenance capital
expenditures (including second generation tenant improvements and
leasing commissions), straight-lined rental revenue (removing the
impact of straight-lined ground sublease expense), and the non-cash
portion of mortgage and other financing income.
FFO, FFOAA and AFFO are widely used measures of the operating
performance of real estate companies and are provided here as
supplemental measures to GAAP net income available to common
shareholders and earnings per share, and management provides FFO,
FFOAA and AFFO herein because it believes this information is
useful to investors in this regard. FFO, FFOAA and AFFO are
non-GAAP financial measures. FFO, FFOAA and AFFO do not represent
cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP and are not
indicative that cash flows are adequate to fund all cash needs and
are not to be considered alternatives to net income or any other
GAAP measure as a measurement of the results of our operations or
our cash flows or liquidity as defined by GAAP. It should also be
noted that not all REITs calculate FFO, FFOAA and AFFO the same way
so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful.
The following table summarizes FFO, FFOAA and AFFO for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and reconciles
such measures to net income available to common shareholders, the
most directly comparable GAAP measure:
EPR Properties
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
(Unaudited, dollars in
thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
FFO:
Net income available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties
$
50,228
$
44,766
$
109,412
$
115,801
Gain on sale of real estate
(2,550
)
(304
)
(1,415
)
(304
)
Impairment of real estate investments,
net
20,887
—
64,672
4,351
Real estate depreciation and
amortization
42,224
41,331
126,718
121,721
Allocated share of joint venture
depreciation
2,315
2,093
6,532
5,576
Impairment charges on joint ventures
—
—
—
647
FFO available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,104
$
87,886
$
305,919
$
247,792
FFO available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,104
$
87,886
$
305,919
$
247,792
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C
preferred shares
1,938
1,938
5,814
5,814
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E
preferred shares
1,938
1,939
5,814
5,817
Diluted FFO available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties
$
116,980
$
91,763
$
317,547
$
259,423
FFOAA:
FFO available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,104
$
87,886
$
305,919
$
247,792
Severance expense
—
—
547
—
Transaction costs
847
148
1,153
3,540
Provision (benefit) for credit losses,
net
(719
)
241
(407
)
9,447
Gain on insurance recovery (included in
other income)
—
—
—
(552
)
Deferred income tax benefit
(76
)
(37
)
(258
)
(37
)
FFOAA available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,156
$
88,238
$
306,954
$
260,190
FFOAA available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,156
$
88,238
$
306,954
$
260,190
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C
preferred shares
1,938
1,938
5,814
5,814
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E
preferred shares
1,938
1,939
5,814
5,817
Diluted FFOAA available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties
$
117,032
$
92,115
$
318,582
$
271,821
AFFO:
FFOAA available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,156
$
88,238
$
306,954
$
260,190
Non-real estate depreciation and
amortization
208
208
623
628
Deferred financing fees amortization
2,170
2,090
6,449
6,251
Share-based compensation expense to
management and trustees
4,354
4,138
13,153
12,552
Amortization of above and below market
leases, net and tenant allowances
(182
)
(89
)
(456
)
(265
)
Maintenance capital expenditures (1)
(1,753
)
(386
)
(7,384
)
(1,871
)
Straight-lined rental revenue
(4,407
)
(2,374
)
(7,661
)
(4,702
)
Straight-lined ground sublease expense
77
602
1,043
1,111
Non-cash portion of mortgage and other
financing income
(290
)
(119
)
(553
)
(353
)
AFFO available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,333
$
92,308
$
312,168
$
273,541
AFFO available to common shareholders of
EPR Properties
$
113,333
$
92,308
$
312,168
$
273,541
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C
preferred shares
1,938
1,938
5,814
5,814
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E
preferred shares
1,938
1,939
5,814
5,817
Diluted AFFO available to common
shareholders of EPR Properties
$
117,209
$
96,185
$
323,796
$
285,172
FFO per common share:
Basic
$
1.50
$
1.17
$
4.07
$
3.31
Diluted
1.47
1.16
3.99
3.28
FFOAA per common share:
Basic
$
1.50
$
1.18
$
4.08
$
3.47
Diluted
1.47
1.16
4.00
3.44
AFFO per common share:
Basic
$
1.50
$
1.23
$
4.15
$
3.65
Diluted
1.47
1.22
4.07
3.61
Shares used for computation (in
thousands):
Basic
75,325
75,016
75,236
74,949
Diluted
75,816
75,183
75,655
75,102
Weighted average shares
outstanding-diluted EPS
75,816
75,183
75,655
75,102
Effect of dilutive Series C preferred
shares
2,287
2,250
2,279
2,245
Effect of dilutive Series E preferred
shares
1,663
1,664
1,663
1,664
Adjusted weighted average shares
outstanding-diluted Series C and Series E
79,766
79,097
79,597
79,011
Other financial information:
Dividends per common share
$
0.8250
$
0.8250
$
2.4750
$
2.4250
(1) Includes maintenance capital
expenditures and certain second generation tenant improvements and
leasing commissions.
The conversion of the 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible
preferred shares and the 9.00% Series E cumulative convertible
preferred shares would be dilutive to FFO, FFOAA and AFFO per share
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Therefore, the additional common shares that would result from the
conversion and the corresponding add-back of the preferred
dividends declared on those shares are included in the calculation
of diluted FFO, FFOAA and AFFO per share for those periods.
Net Debt
Net Debt represents debt (reported in accordance with GAAP)
adjusted to exclude deferred financing costs, net and reduced for
cash and cash equivalents. By excluding deferred financing costs,
net, and reducing debt for cash and cash equivalents on hand, the
result provides an estimate of the contractual amount of borrowed
capital to be repaid, net of cash available to repay it. The
Company believes this calculation constitutes a beneficial
supplemental non-GAAP financial disclosure to investors in
understanding our financial condition. The Company's method of
calculating Net Debt may be different from methods used by other
REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other
REITs.
Gross Assets
Gross Assets represents total assets (reported in accordance
with GAAP) adjusted to exclude accumulated depreciation and reduced
for cash and cash equivalents. By excluding accumulated
depreciation and reducing cash and cash equivalents, the result
provides an estimate of the investment made by the Company. The
Company believes that investors commonly use versions of this
calculation in a similar manner. The Company's method of
calculating Gross Assets may be different from methods used by
other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other
REITs.
Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio
Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio is a supplemental measure derived
from non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses to evaluate
capital structure and the magnitude of debt to gross assets. The
Company believes that investors commonly use versions of this ratio
in a similar manner. The Company's method of calculating the Net
Debt to Gross Assets Ratio may be different from methods used by
other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other
REITs.
EBITDAre
NAREIT developed EBITDAre as a relative non-GAAP financial
measure of REITs, independent of a company's capital structure, to
provide a uniform basis to measure the enterprise value of a
company. Pursuant to the definition of EBITDAre by the Board of
Governors of NAREIT, the Company calculates EBITDAre as net income,
computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding interest expense (net),
income tax (benefit) expense, depreciation and amortization, gains
and losses from disposition of real estate, impairment losses on
real estate, costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff and
adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and
other affiliates.
Management provides EBITDAre herein because it believes this
information is useful to investors as a supplemental performance
measure because it can help facilitate comparisons of operating
performance between periods and with other REITs. The Company's
method of calculating EBITDAre may be different from methods used
by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such
other REITs. EBITDAre is not a measure of performance under GAAP,
does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by
GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash
needs, including distributions. This measure should not be
considered an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measure
as a measurement of the results of the Company's operations or cash
flows or liquidity as defined by GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDAre
Management uses Adjusted EBITDAre in its analysis of the
performance of the business and operations of the Company.
Management believes Adjusted EBITDAre is useful to investors
because it excludes various items that management believes are not
indicative of operating performance, and because it is an
informative measure to use in computing various financial ratios to
evaluate the Company. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAre as
EBITDAre (defined above) for the quarter excluding sale
participation income, gain on insurance recovery, severance
expense, transaction costs, provision (benefit) for credit losses,
net, impairment losses on operating lease right-of-use assets and
prepayment fees.
The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDAre may be
different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may
not be comparable to such other REITs. Adjusted EBITDAre is not a
measure of performance under GAAP, does not represent cash
generated from operations as defined by GAAP and is not indicative
of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions.
This measure should not be considered as an alternative to net
income or any other GAAP measure as a measurement of the results of
the Company's operations or cash flows or liquidity as defined by
GAAP.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio is a supplemental measure
derived from non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses to
evaluate our capital structure and the magnitude of our debt
against our operating performance. The Company believes that
investors commonly use versions of this ratio in a similar manner.
In addition, financial institutions use versions of this ratio in
connection with debt agreements to set pricing and covenant
limitations. The Company's method of calculating the Net Debt to
Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio may be different from methods used by other
REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other
REITs.
Reconciliations of debt, total assets and net income (all
reported in accordance with GAAP) to Net Debt, Gross Assets, Net
Debt to Gross Assets Ratio, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Net
Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio (each of which is a non-GAAP
financial measure), as applicable, are included in the following
tables (unaudited, in thousands except ratios):
September 30,
2023
2022
Net
Debt:
Debt
$
2,814,497
$
2,808,587
Deferred financing costs, net
26,732
32,642
Cash and cash equivalents
(172,953
)
(160,838
)
Net Debt
$
2,668,276
$
2,680,391
Gross Assets:
Total Assets
$
5,719,377
$
5,792,759
Accumulated depreciation
1,400,642
1,278,427
Cash and cash equivalents
(172,953
)
(160,838
)
Gross Assets
$
6,947,066
$
6,910,348
Debt to Total Assets Ratio
49
%
48
%
Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio
38
%
39
%
Three Months Ended September
30,
2023
2022
EBITDAre and
Adjusted EBITDAre:
Net income
$
56,260
$
50,799
Interest expense, net
31,208
32,747
Income tax expense
372
388
Depreciation and amortization
42,432
41,539
Gain on sale of real estate
(2,550
)
(304
)
Impairment of real estate investments,
net
20,887
—
Allocated share of joint venture
depreciation
2,315
2,093
Allocated share of joint venture interest
expense
2,164
1,822
EBITDAre
$
153,088
$
129,084
Transaction costs
847
148
Provision (benefit) for credit losses,
net
(719
)
241
Adjusted EBITDAre
$
153,216
$
129,473
Adjusted EBITDAre (annualized) (1)
$
612,864
$
517,892
Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
4.4
5.2
(1) Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter is
multiplied by four to calculate an annualized amount.
Total Investments
Total investments is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the
sum of the carrying values of real estate investments (before
accumulated depreciation), land held for development, property
under development, mortgage notes receivable and related accrued
interest receivable, net, investment in joint ventures, intangible
assets, gross (before accumulated amortization and included in
other assets) and notes receivable and related accrued interest
receivable, net (included in other assets). Total investments is a
useful measure for management and investors as it illustrates
across which asset categories the Company's funds have been
invested. Our method of calculating total investments may be
different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may
not be comparable to such other REITs. A reconciliation of total
assets (computed in accordance with GAAP) to total investments is
included in the following table (unaudited, in thousands):
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Total assets
$
5,719,377
$
5,758,701
Operating lease right-of-use assets
(190,309
)
(200,985
)
Cash and cash equivalents
(172,953
)
(107,934
)
Restricted cash
(2,868
)
(2,577
)
Accounts receivable
(54,826
)
(53,587
)
Add: accumulated depreciation on real
estate investments
1,400,642
1,302,640
Add: accumulated amortization on
intangible assets (1)
29,893
23,487
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1)
(35,893
)
(33,559
)
Total investments
$
6,693,063
$
6,686,186
Total
Investments:
Real estate investments, net of
accumulated depreciation
$
4,571,514
$
4,714,136
Add back accumulated depreciation on real
estate investments
1,400,642
1,302,640
Land held for development
20,168
20,168
Property under development
101,313
76,029
Mortgage notes and related accrued
interest receivable, net
477,243
457,268
Investment in joint ventures
53,855
52,964
Intangible assets, gross (1)
64,156
60,109
Notes receivable and related accrued
interest receivable, net (1)
4,172
2,872
Total investments
$
6,693,063
$
6,686,186
(1) Included in other assets in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Other assets include the
following:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Intangible assets, gross
$
64,156
$
60,109
Less: accumulated amortization on
intangible assets
(29,893
)
(23,487
)
Notes receivable and related accrued
interest receivable, net
4,172
2,872
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
35,893
33,559
Total other assets
$
74,328
$
73,053
About EPR Properties
EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is the leading diversified
experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT),
specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real
estate industry. We focus on real estate venues that create value
by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences
where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money.
We have total assets of approximately $5.7 billion (after
accumulated depreciation of approximately $1.4 billion) across 44
states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria
centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow
standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive
advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns.
Further information is available at www.eprkc.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The financial results in this press release reflect preliminary,
unaudited results, which are not final until the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed. With the exception of
historical information, certain statements contained or
incorporated by reference herein may contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),
such as those pertaining to our guidance, the uncertain financial
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our capital resources and
liquidity, our pursuit of growth opportunities, the timing of
transaction closings and investment spending, our expected cash
flows, the performance of our customers, our expected cash
collections and our results of operations and financial condition.
The forward-looking statements presented herein are based on the
Company's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve
numerous risks and uncertainties, and you should not rely on them
as predictions of actual events. There is no assurance that the
events or circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements
will occur. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of
words such as “will be,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “may,”
“expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “forecast,” “pipeline,”
“estimates,” “offers,” “plans,” “would” or other similar
expressions or other comparable terms or discussions of strategy,
plans or intentions contained or incorporated by reference herein.
Forward-looking statements necessarily are dependent on
assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise.
These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans,
expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions,
risks and uncertainties. Many of the factors that will determine
these items are beyond our ability to control or predict. For
further discussion of these factors see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in
our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and, to the extent
applicable, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor
for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date hereof or the date of any document incorporated by
reference herein. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking
statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf
are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary
statements contained or referred to in this section. Except as
required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to release
publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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