ALEXANDERS INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 5, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 5, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-06.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-05.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $8,380,000, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to $64,147,000 or $12.51 per diluted share in the prior year’s three months. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 included $53,952,000, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.
Current report
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $24,489,000, or $4.77 per diluted share, compared to $75,373,000 or $14.70 per diluted share in the prior year’s six months. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included $53,952,000, or $10.52 per diluted share, of income as a result of a net gain from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel.
Current report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $42,541,000, or $8.29 per diluted share, compared to $36,841,000 or $7.18 per diluted share in the prior year’s six months.
Current report
Financing
Current report
On June 11, 2024, we entered into a four-month extension of the $500,000,000 interest-only mortgage loan on the office condominium of our 731 Lexington Avenue property and simultaneously paid down the principal balance by $10,000,000 to $490,000,000. The interest-only mortgage loan remains at the Prime rate (8.50% as of June 30, 2024) through the extended loan maturity of October 11, 2024.
Current report
Real Estate Sale
Current report
On May 19, 2023, we sold the Rego Park III land parcel in Queens, New York, for $71,060,000 inclusive of consideration for Brownfield tax benefits and reimbursement of costs for plans, specifications and improvements to date. Net proceeds from the sale were $67,821,000 after closing costs and the financial statement gain was $53,952,000.
Current report
Overview - continued
Current report
Rental revenues were $53,392,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $53,673,000 for the prior year’s three months, a decrease of $281,000. This was primarily due to (i) $1,081,000 of lower rental revenue from IKEA’s lease expiration at Rego Park I and (ii) $1,001,000 of lower lease termination fee income, partially offset by (iii) $1,163,000 of higher straight-line rental revenue from Bloomberg’s lease extension at 731 Lexington Avenue and (iv) $857,000 of higher reimbursable operating expenses and capital expenditures.
Current report
Depreciation and amortization was $8,697,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8,081,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $616,000. This was primarily due to $347,000 of higher amortization expense associated with leasing commissions paid in connection with Bloomberg’s lease extension at 731 Lexington Avenue and$336,000 of higher depreciation expense on capital projects placed into service.
Current report
Net Gain on Sale of Real Estate
Current report
Net gain on sale of real estate was $53,952,000 for the prior year’s three months, resulting from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel in Queens, New York.
Current report
Results of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023
Current report
Rental Revenues
Current report
Rental revenues were $114,789,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $106,614,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $8,175,000. This was primarily due to (i) $6,641,000 of higher rental revenue from IKEA’s lease modification at Rego Park I, (ii) $1,163,000 of higher straight-line rental revenue from Bloomberg’s lease extension at 731 Lexington Avenue and (iii) $1,620,000 of higher reimbursable operating expenses and capital expenditures, partially offset by (iv) $651,000 of lower lease termination fee income.
Current report
Operating Expenses
Current report
Operating expenses were $50,254,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $49,762,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $492,000. This was primarily due to higher non-reimbursable operating expenses.
Current report
Depreciation and Amortization
Current report
General and Administrative Expenses
Current report
General and administrative expenses were $3,635,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3,265,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $370,000. This was primarily due to higher professional fees.
Current report
Interest and Other Income
Current report
Interest and other income was $14,216,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8,842,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $5,374,000. This was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates.
Current report
Interest and Debt Expense
Current report
Interest and debt expense was $32,453,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $25,449,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $7,004,000. This was primarily due to $5,086,000 of higher interest rate cap premium amortization and $1,746,000 of higher interest expense resulting from increases in rates.
Current report
Net Gain on Sale of Real Estate
Current report
Net gain on sale of real estate was $53,952,000 for the prior year’s six months, resulting from the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel in Queens, New York.
Current report
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Current report
Net cash used in financing activities of $57,308,000 was comprised of (i) $46,176,000 of dividends paid, (ii) $10,000,000 of debt repayments and (iii) $1,132,000 of debt issuance costs.
Current report
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Current report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Current report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $17,009,000, or $3.31 per diluted share, compared to $18,208,000, or $3.55 per diluted share in the prior year’s three months.
Current report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $42,541,000, or $8.29 per diluted share, compared to $36,841,000, or $7.18 per diluted share in the prior year’s six months.
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Previous report
Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $16,109,000, or $3.14 per diluted share, compared to $11,226,000 or $2.19 per diluted share in the prior year’s quarter.
Previous report
Rental revenues were $61,397,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $52,941,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $8,456,000. This was primarily due to higher rental revenue from IKEA’s lease modification.
Previous report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Previous report
FFO (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $25,532,000, or $4.98 per diluted share, compared to $18,633,000, or $3.63 per diluted share in the prior year’s quarter.
Reworded paragraphs (20)
Previous wording
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Current wording
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Previous wording
A summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and a summary of our significant accounting policies is included in “Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements included therein. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were no material changes to these estimates or policies.
Current wording
A summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and a summary of our significant accounting policies is included in “Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements included therein. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to these estimates or policies.
Previous wording
Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Financial Results Summary
Current wording
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Results Summary
Previous wording
Funds from operations (“FFO”) (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $25,532,000, or $4.98 per diluted share, compared to $18,633,000 or $3.63 per diluted share in the prior year’s quarter.
Current wording
Funds from operations (“FFO”) (non-GAAP) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $17,009,000, or $3.31 per diluted share, compared to $18,208,000 or $3.55 per diluted share in the prior year’s three months.
Previous wording
Our portfolio was comprised of five properties aggregating 2,455,000 square feet. As of March 31, 2024, the commercial occupancy rate was 92.5% and the residential occupancy rate was 96.8%.
Current wording
Our portfolio is comprised of five properties aggregating 2,456,000 square feet. As of June 30, 2024, the commercial occupancy rate was 92.1% and the residential occupancy rate was 98.7%.
Previous wording
Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) accounted for revenue of $29,963,000 and $29,516,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing approximately 49% and 56% of our rental revenues in each period, respectively. No other tenant accounted for more than 10% of our rental revenues. If we were to lose Bloomberg as a tenant, or if Bloomberg were to be unable to fulfill its obligations under its lease, it would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In order to assist us in our continuing assessment of Bloomberg’s creditworthiness, we receive certain confidential financial information and metrics from Bloomberg. In addition, we access and evaluate financial information regarding Bloomberg from other private sources, as well as publicly available data.
Current wording
Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) accounted for revenue of $60,946,000 and $59,177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing approximately 53% and 56% of our rental revenues in each period, respectively. No other tenant accounted for more than 10% of our rental revenues. If we were to lose Bloomberg as a tenant, or if Bloomberg were to be unable to fulfill its obligations under its lease, it would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In order to assist us in our continuing assessment of Bloomberg’s creditworthiness, we receive certain confidential financial information and metrics from Bloomberg. In addition, we access and evaluate financial information regarding Bloomberg from other private sources, as well as publicly available data.
Previous wording
In May 2024, Alexander’s and Bloomberg reached an agreement to extend the leases covering approximately 947,000 square feet at our 731 Lexington Avenue property that were scheduled to expire in February 2029 for a term of eleven years to February 2040.
Current wording
On May 3, 2024, Alexander’s and Bloomberg entered into an agreement to extend the leases covering approximately 947,000 square feet at our 731 Lexington Avenue property that were scheduled to expire in February 2029 for a term of eleven years to February 2040.
Previous wording
Operating expenses were $25,263,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $24,944,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $319,000. This was primarily due to higher non-reimbursable operating expenses.
Current wording
Operating expenses were $24,991,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $24,818,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $173,000. This was primarily due to higher non-reimbursable operating expenses.
Previous wording
General and administrative expenses were $1,476,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1,359,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $117,000. This was primarily due to higher professional fees.
Current wording
General and administrative expenses were $2,159,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1,906,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $253,000. This was primarily due to higher professional fees.
Previous wording
Interest and other income was $7,162,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $4,319,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $2,843,000. This was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates and investment balances.
Current wording
Interest and other income was $7,054,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4,523,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $2,531,000. This was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates.
Previous wording
Interest and debt expense was $16,234,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $12,253,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $3,981,000. This was primarily due to $3,096,000 of higher interest rate cap premium amortization and $871,000 of higher interest expense resulting from increases in rates.
Current wording
Interest and debt expense was $16,219,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $13,196,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $3,023,000. This was primarily due to $1,990,000 of higher interest rate cap premium amortization and $876,000 of higher interest expense resulting from increases in rates.
Previous wording
Depreciation and amortization was $9,477,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $7,478,000 for the prior year’s three months, an increase of $1,999,000. This was due to $1,031,000 of accelerated depreciation and amortization that was related to IKEA’s lease modification at Rego Park I and $968,000 of higher depreciation expense on capital projects placed into service.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization was $18,174,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $15,559,000 for the prior year’s six months, an increase of $2,615,000. This was due to (i) $1,304,000 of higher depreciation expense on capital projects placed into service, (ii) $964,000 of accelerated depreciation and amortization related to IKEA’s lease modification at Rego Park I and (iii) $347,000 of higher amortization expense associated with leasing commissions paid in connection with Bloomberg’s lease extension at 731 Lexington Avenue.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2024, we had $547,399,000 of liquidity comprised of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Recent increases in interest rates and inflation could adversely affect our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months, together with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash dividends to stockholders, debt service and capital expenditures. We may refinance our maturing debt as it comes due or choose to pay it down. However, there can be no assurance that additional financing or capital will be available to refinance our debt, or that the terms will be acceptable or advantageous to us.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2024, we had $524,377,000 of liquidity comprised of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Recent increases in interest rates and inflation could adversely affect our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months, together with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash dividends to stockholders, debt service and capital expenditures. We may refinance our maturing debt as it comes due or choose to pay it down. However, there can be no assurance that additional financing or capital will be available to refinance our debt, or that the terms will be acceptable or advantageous to us.
Previous wording
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $547,399,000 as of March 31, 2024, compared to $552,977,000 as of December 31, 2023, a decr ease of $5,578,000. This decrease resulted from (i) $23,088,000 of net cash used in financing activities, partially offset by (ii) $16,825,000 of net cash provided by operating activities and (iii) $685,000 of net cash provided by investing activities.
Current wording
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $524,377,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $552,977,000 as of December 31, 2023, a decr ease of $28,600,000. This decrease resulted from (i) $57,308,000 of net cash used in financing activities, partially offset by (ii) $28,327,000 of net cash provided by operating activities and (iii) $381,000 of net cash provided by investing activities.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities of $16,825,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $16,109,000 and (ii) adjustments for non-cash items of $19,853,000, partially offset by (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $19,137,000. The adjustments for non-cash items were comprised of (i) depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) of $9,917,000, (ii) straight-lining of rents of $9,355,000 and (iii) interest rate cap premium amortization of $3,401,000, partially offset by (iv) other non-cash adjustments of $2,820,000.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities of $28,327,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $24,489,000 and (ii) adjustments for non-cash items of $32,748,000, partially offset by (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $28,910,000. The adjustments for non-cash items were comprised of (i) depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) of $19,118,000, (ii) straight-lining of rents of $11,076,000, (iii) interest rate cap premium amortization of $5,908,000 and (iv) stock-based compensation expense of $450,000, partially offset by (v) other non-cash adjustments of $3,804,000.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $685,000 was comprised of $3,160,000 of proceeds from interest rate cap, partially offset by construction in progress and real estate additions of $2,475,000.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $381,000 was comprised of $6,563,000 of proceeds from an interest rate cap, partially offset by construction in progress and real estate additions of $6,182,000.
Previous wording
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $376,876,000 as of March 31, 2023, compared to $214,478,000 as of December 31, 2022, an incr ease of $162,398,000. This increase resulted from (i) $164,772,000 of net cash provided by investing activities and (ii) $20,736,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by (iii) $23,110,000 of net cash used in financing activities.
Current wording
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $552,755,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $214,478,000 as of December 31, 2022, an incr ease of $338,277,000. This increase resulted from (i) $318,550,000 of net cash provided by investing activities and (ii) $65,909,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by (iii) $46,182,000 of net cash used in financing activities.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $164,772,000 was comprised of $166,832,000 of proceeds from maturities of U.S. Treasury bills, partially offset by construction in progress and real estate additions of $2,060,000.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities of $318,550,000 was comprised of (i) $264,881,000 of proceeds from maturities of U.S. Treasury bills and (ii) $67,821,000 of proceeds from sale of real estate, partially offset by (iii) the purchase of an interest rate cap of $11,258,000 and (iv) construction in progress and real estate additions of $2,894,000.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities of$20,736,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $11,226,000 and (ii) adjustments for non-cash items of $11,707,000, partially offset by (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $2,197,000. The adjustments for non-cash items were comprised of (i) depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) of $7,899,000, (ii) straight-lining of rents of $2,067,000 and (iii) other non-cash adjustments of $1,741,000.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities of$65,909,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $75,373,000, (ii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $19,039,000, partially offset by (iii)adjustments for non-cash items of $28,503,000. The adjustments for non-cash items were comprised of (i) net gain on sale of real estate of $53,952,000, partially offset by (ii) depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) of $16,399,000, (iii) other non-cash adjustments of $4,431,000, (iv) straight-lining of rents of $4,169,000 and (v) stock-based compensation expense of $450,000.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities of $23,110,000 was comprised of dividends paid of $23,072,000 and debt issuance costs of $38,000.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities of $46,182,000 was comprised of dividends paid of $46,144,000 and debt issuance costs of $38,000.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Results Summary
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
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Net cash used in financing activities of $23,088,000 was comprised of dividends paid.
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023