Hudson Pacific Properties Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 16, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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- Organization
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. is a Maryland corporation formed on November 9, 2009 as a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Through its controlling interest in the operating partnership and its subsidiaries, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. owns, manages, leases, acquires and develops real estate, consisting primarily of office and studio properties. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in these financial statements to “the Company” refer to Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including Hudson Pacific Properties, L.P. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references to “our operating partnership” or “the operating partnership” refer to Hudson Pacific Properties, L.P. together with its consolidated subsidiaries.
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio as of December 31, 2023:
| Segments | Number of Properties | Square Feet (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated portfolio | ||
| Office | 45 | 13,131,277 |
| Studio | 3 | 1,256,522 |
| Future development | 5 | 1,616,242 |
| Total consolidated portfolio | 53 | 16,004,041 |
| Unconsolidated portfolio(1) | ||
| Office(2) | 1 | 1,521,084 |
| Studio(3) | 2 | 473,000 |
| Future development(4) | 2 | 1,617,347 |
| Total unconsolidated portfolio | 5 | 3,611,431 |
| TOTAL | 58 | 19,615,472 |
The Company owns 20% of the unconsolidated joint venture entity that owns the Bentall Centre property,50% of the unconsolidated joint venture entity that owns Sunset Glenoaks Studios,35% of the unconsolidated joint venture entity that owns Sunset Waltham Cross Studios and approximately 26% of the unconsolidated joint venture entity that owns the Sunset Pier 94 Studios development. The square footage shown above represents 100% of the properties.
Includes Bentall Centre.
Includes Sunset Glenoaks Studios and Sunset Pier 94 Studios.
Includes land for the Burrard Exchange and Sunset Waltham Cross Studios.
Concentrations
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s office properties were located in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The Company’s owned studio properties were primarily located in Los Angeles and New York.68.9% of the square feet in the Company’s consolidated and unconsolidated portfolio is located in California, which exposes the Company to greater economic risks than if it owned a more geographically dispersed portfolio.
A significant portion of the Company’s rental revenue is derived from tenants in the technology and media and entertainment industries. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 21.4% and 17.1% of consolidated and unconsolidated rentable square feet, excluding our under construction and future development pipeline, were related to the tenants in the technology and media and entertainment industries, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s 15 largest tenants represented approximately 22.6% of consolidated and unconsolidated rentable square feet. No single tenant accounted for more than 10%.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Google, Inc. represented 14.3% of the Company’s revenue for the office segment and Netflix, Inc. represented 20.0% of the Company’s revenue for the studio segment.
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and the operating partnership are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Any references to the number of properties, acres and square footage are unaudited and outside the scope of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm’s audit of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the standards of the United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”).
The Company has reclassified again on derivatives of $8.7 million from gain on derivatives to non-cash interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2022 to conform to the presentation for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company, the operating partnership and all wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements of the operating partnership include the accounts of the operating partnership and all wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Under the consolidation guidance, the Company first evaluates an entity using the variable interest model, then the voting model. The Company ultimately consolidates all entities that the Company controls through either majority ownership or voting rights, including all variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. The Company accounts for all other unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. In addition, the Company continually evaluates each legal entity that is not wholly-owned for reconsideration based on changing circumstances.
VIEs are defined as entities in which equity investors do not have:
the characteristics of a controlling financial interest;
sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties; and/or
the entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights.
The entity that consolidates a VIE is known as its primary beneficiary and is generally the entity with both the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and the right to receive benefits from the VIE or the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has determined that its operating partnership and 20 joint ventures met the definition of a VIE.13 of these joint ventures are consolidated andseven are unconsolidated.
Consolidated Joint Ventures
As of December 31, 2023, the operating partnership has determined that 13 of its joint ventures met the definition of a VIE and are consolidated:
| Entity | Property | Ownership Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson 1455 Market, L.P. | 1455 Market | 55.0% |
| Hudson 1099 Stewart, L.P. | Hill7 | 55.0% |
| HPP-MAC WSP, LLC | None(1) | 75.0% |
| Hudson One Ferry REIT, L.P. | Ferry Building | 55.0% |
| Sunset Bronson Entertainment Properties, LLC | Sunset Bronson Studios, ICON, CUE | 51.0% |
| Sunset Gower Entertainment Properties, LLC | Sunset Gower Studios | 51.0% |
| Sunset 1440 North Gower Street, LLC | Sunset Gower Studios | 51.0% |
| Sunset Las Palmas Entertainment Properties, LLC | Sunset Las Palmas Studios, Harlow | 51.0% |
| Sunset Services Holdings, LLC | None(2) | 51.0% |
| Sunset Studios Holdings, LLC | EPIC | 51.0% |
| Hudson Media and Entertainment Management, LLC | None(3) | 51.0% |
| Hudson 6040 Sunset, LLC | 6040 Sunset | 51.0% |
| Hudson 1918 Eighth, L.P. | 1918 Eighth | 55.0% |
HPP-MAC WSP, LLC owned 100% of the One Westside and Westside Two properties prior to their sale in December 2023.
Sunset Services Holdings, LLC wholly owns Services Holdings, LLC, which owns 100% interests in Sunset Bronson Services, LLC, Sunset Gower Services, LLC and Sunset Las Palmas Services, LLC, which provide services to Sunset Bronson Entertainment Properties, LLC, Sunset Gower Entertainment Properties, LLC and Sunset Las Palmas Entertainment Properties, LLC, respectively.
Hudson Media and Entertainment Management, LLC manages the following properties: Sunset Gower Studios, Sunset Bronson Studios, Sunset Las Palmas Studios, 6040 Sunset, ICON, CUE, EPIC and Harlow (collectively “Hollywood Media Portfolio”).
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company has determined that its operating partnership met the definition of a VIE and is consolidated.
Substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Company are related to the operating partnership VIE. The assets and credit of certain VIEs can only be used to satisfy those VIEs’ own contractual obligations, and the VIEs’ creditors have no recourse to the general credit of the Company.
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary ofseven of its joint ventures that are VIEs. Due to its significant influence over the unconsolidated entities, the Company accounts for them using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company initially records the investment at cost and subsequently adjusts for equity in earnings or losses and cash contributions and distributions.
On August 28, 2023, the Company entered into a joint venture with subsidiaries of Blackstone Property Partners and Vornado Realty Trust to develop Sunset Pier 94 Studios in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York. The Company owns approximately 26% of the ownership interests in the joint venture.
The Company’s net equity investment in its unconsolidated joint ventures is reflected within investment in unconsolidated real estate entities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within (loss) income from unconsolidated real estate entities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company uses the cumulative earnings approach for determining cash flow presentation of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures. Under this approach, distributions up to the amount of cumulative equity in earnings recognized are classified as cash inflows from operating activities, and those in excess of that amount are classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Refer to Note 6 for further details regarding our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquiring and assessing the carrying values of its real estate properties, the fair value measurement of contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combination transactions, determining the incremental borrowing rate used in the present value calculations of its new or modified operating lessee agreements, its accrued liabilities, and the valuation of performance-based equity compensation awards. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current market conditions, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates.
Acquisitions
The Company evaluates each acquisition to determine if the integrated set of assets and activities acquired meets the definition of a business and needs to be accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. An integrated set of assets and activities would fail to qualify as a business if either (i) substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in either a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets or (ii) the integrated set of assets and activities is lacking, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs (i.e., revenue generated before and after the transaction).
Acquisitions of real estate will generally not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e., land, buildings and improvements and related intangible assets or liabilities) or because the acquisition does not include a substantive process in the form of an acquired workforce or an acquired contract that cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort or delay.
When the Company acquires properties that are considered asset acquisitions, the purchase price is allocated based on relative fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. There is no measurement period concept for asset acquisitions, with the purchase price accounting being final in the period of acquisition. Additionally, acquisition-related expenses associated with asset acquisitions are capitalized as part of the purchase price.
The Company assesses fair value based on Level 2 and Level 3 inputs within the fair value framework, which includes estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount, capitalization rates, renewal probability and available market information, which includes market rental rate and market rent growth rates. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors, including historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions.
The fair value of tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. The fair values of acquired “above- and below-” market leases are based on the estimated cash flow projections utilizing discount rates that reflect the risks associated with the leases acquired. The amount recorded is based on the present value of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the extended below-market term for any leases with below-market renewal options. Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based on the Company’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. Factors considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods, market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes estimates of lost rents at market rates during the hypothetical expected lease-up periods, which are dependent on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, the Company considers commissions, legal and other leasing-related costs. The fair value of debt assumed is based on the estimated cash flow projections utilizing interest rates available for the issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Business Combinations
From time to time, we may enter into business combinations. In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, the Company applies the acquisition method for acquisitions that meet the definition of a business combination. Under the acquisition method, the Company estimates the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired entity on the acquisition date. Acquired intangible assets are valued using different methods under the income approach, including the excess earnings method for customer relationships, the relief-from-royalty method for trade names, and the lost profits method for non-compete agreements. The fair values of acquired “above- and below-” market leases are estimated based on the present value of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the extended below-market term for any leases with below-market renewal options. Acquired property, plant and equipment is valued using the cost approach, including consideration of reproduction or replacement costs, economic depreciation and obsolescence. We measure goodwill as the excess of consideration transferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is assigned to each reporting unit that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. Acquisition-related expenses and transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed in the period incurred which is included in the transaction-related expenses line item of the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The acquisition method of accounting requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions regarding the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired entity on the acquisition date. The Company estimates the fair value using observable inputs classified as Level 2 and unobservable inputs classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Significant estimates and assumptions include subjective and/or complex judgments regarding items such as revenue growth rates, long-term growth rates, discount rates, customer retention rates, royalty rates, market rental rates and other factors, including estimating future cash flows that we expect to generate from the acquired assets.
The acquisition method of accounting also requires us to refine these estimates over a measurement period not to exceed one year to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. If we are required to adjust provisional amounts that we have recorded for the fair values of assets and liabilities in connection with acquisitions, these adjustments could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. If the subsequent actual results and updated projections of the underlying business activity change compared with the assumptions and projections used to develop these values, we could record future impairment charges.
Investment in Real Estate Properties
Cost Capitalization
The Company capitalizes costs associated with development and redevelopment activities, capital improvements, tenant improvements and leasing activity. Costs associated with development and redevelopment that are capitalized include interest, property taxes, insurance and other costs directly related and essential to the acquisition, development or construction of a real estate project. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits, office rent, and associated costs for those individuals directly responsible for and who spend their time on development activities are also capitalized and allocated to the projects to which they relate. Construction and development costs are capitalized while substantial activities are ongoing to prepare an asset for its intended use. The Company considers a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements but no later thanone year after cessation of major construction activity. Costs incurred after a project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, or after development activities have ceased, are expensed as they are incurred. Costs previously capitalized that related to abandoned acquisitions or developments are charged to earnings. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as they are incurred.
The Company recognized the following capitalized costs associated with development and redevelopment activities:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Capitalized personnel costs | $16,496 | $18,098 | $16,728 |
| Capitalized interest | $32,253 | $18,031 | $21,689 |
Operating Properties
The properties are generally carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company computes depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as represented in the table below:
| Asset Description | Estimated Useful Life (Years) |
|---|---|
| Building and improvements | Shorter of the ground lease term or 39 |
| Land improvements | 15 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 to 7 |
| Tenant and leasehold improvements | Shorter of the estimated useful life or the lease term |
The Company amortizes above- and below-market lease intangibles over the remaining non-cancellable lease terms and bargain renewal periods, if applicable. The in-place lease intangibles are amortized over the remaining non-cancellable lease term. When tenants vacate prior to the expiration of a lease, the amortization of intangible assets and liabilities is accelerated. The Company amortizes above- and below-market ground lease intangibles over the remaining non-cancellable lease terms.
Held for Sale
The Company classifies properties as held for sale when certain criteria set forth in ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, are met. These criteria include (i) whether the Company is committed to a plan to sell, (ii) whether the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale, (iii) whether an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell have been initiated, (iv) whether the sale of the asset or disposal group is probable (i.e., likely to occur) and the transfer is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, (v) whether the long-lived asset or disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, (vi) whether actions necessary to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. At the time a property is classified as held for sale, the Company reclassifies its assets and liabilities to held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented and ceases recognizing depreciation expense.
Properties held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell. The estimated fair value is generally based on a purchase and sale agreement, letter of intent, or a broker estimated value of the property. The Company will recognize an impairment loss on real estate assets held for sale when the carrying value is greater than the fair value, which is based on the estimated sales price of the property, which is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company assesses the carrying value of real estate assets and related intangibles whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable in accordance with GAAP. Impairment losses are recorded on real estate assets held for investment when indicators of impairment are present and the future undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. The Company recognizes impairment losses to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, based Level 2 inputs.
According to ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, the Company does not present the operating results in net loss from discontinued operations for disposals if they do not represent a strategic shift in the Company’s business. There were no discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
The Company assesses the carrying value of real estate assets and related intangibles for impairment on a quarterly basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable over the life of the asset or its intended holding period. We evaluate our real estate assets for impairment on a property-by-property basis. Indicators we consider to determine whether an impairment evaluation is necessary include, but are not limited to, deterioration in operating cash flows, low occupancy levels, significant near-term lease expirations, default or bankruptcy by a significant tenant and expectations that, more likely than not, a property will be sold or otherwise disposed of before the end of its previously estimated useful life or hold period.
If impairment indicators are present for a specific real estate asset, we perform a recoverability test by comparing the carrying value of the asset group to the asset group’s estimated undiscounted future cash flows over the anticipated hold period. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, we then compare the carrying value to the asset group’s estimated fair value and recognize an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The future cash flows utilized in the evaluation of recoverability and the measurement of fair value are highly subjective and are based on assumptions regarding anticipated hold periods, future occupancy, future rental rates, future capital requirements, discount rates and capitalization rates, which are considered Level 2 and Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. Given the level of sensitivity in the inputs, a change in the value of any one input, in isolation or in combination, could significantly affect the overall estimation of the undiscounted future cash flows and fair value of an asset group.
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
Goodwill is an unidentifiable intangible asset and is recognized as a residual, generally measured as the excess of consideration transferred in a business combination over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination.
The Company tests its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit to which it is assigned, which can be an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. The Company hasthree operating segments: the management entity, Office and Studio, each of which is a reporting unit. The Studio reporting unit consists of the Zio Entertainment Network, LLC (“Zio”) and Star Waggons, LLC (“Star Waggons”) businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Quixote Studios, LLC (“Quixote”) business acquired during the year ended December 31, 2022. The assessment of goodwill for impairment may initially be performed based on qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill. If so, a quantitative assessment is performed, and to the extent the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, impairment is recognized for the excess up to the amount of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit. Alternatively, the Company may bypass a qualitative assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative assessment.
A qualitative assessment considers various factors such as macroeconomic, industry and market conditions to the extent they affect the earnings performance of the reporting unit, changes in business strategy and/or management of the reporting unit, changes in composition or mix of revenues and/or cost structure of the reporting unit, financial performance and business prospects of the reporting unit, among other factors.
In a quantitative assessment, significant judgment, assumptions and estimates are applied in determining the fair value of reporting units. The Company generally uses the income approach to estimate fair value by discounting the projected net cash flows of the reporting unit, and may corroborate with market-based data where available and appropriate. Projection of future cash flows is based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, our strategic plans in regard to our business and operations, internal forecasts, terminal year residual revenue multiples, operating profit margins, pricing of similar businesses and comparable transactions where applicable, and risk-adjusted discount rates to present value future cash flows. Given the level of sensitivity in the inputs, a change in the value of any one input, in isolation or in combination, could significantly affect the overall estimation of fair value of the reporting unit.
As of December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the carrying value of goodwill was $264.1 million, $263.5 million and $109.4 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the carrying value of goodwill increased by $154.1 million primarily due to the acquisition of Quixote. No impairment resulted during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, which reflects the pattern in which the assets are consumed. The estimated useful lives for acquired intangible assets range from five toseven years. The Company assesses its intangible assets with finite lives for impairment when indicators of impairment are identified.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash on hand and in banks, plus all short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Restricted cash primarily consists of amounts held by lenders to fund reserves such as capital improvements, taxes, insurance, debt service and operating expenditures.
The Company maintains some of its cash in bank deposit accounts that, at times, may exceed the federally insured limit. No losses have been experienced related to such accounts.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning and end of the periods presented:
| December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $255,761 | $96,555 | $113,686 |
| Restricted cash | 29,970 | 100,321 | 35,854 |
| TOTAL | $285,731 | $196,876 | $149,540 |
| END OF THE PERIOD | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $100,391 | $255,761 | $96,555 |
| Restricted cash | 18,765 | 29,970 | 100,321 |
| TOTAL | $119,156 | $285,731 | $196,876 |
Receivables
The Company accounts for receivables related to rental revenues according to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). The guidance requires the Company to assess, at lease commencement and subsequently, collectability of future lease payments from its tenants. If the Company determines collectability is not probable, it recognizes an adjustment to lower income from rentals. For amounts deemed probable of collection, the Company may also record an allowance under other authoritative GAAP based on the evaluation of individual receivables, including specific credit enhancements and other relevant factors.
Accounts Receivable, net
As of December 31, 2023, accounts receivable was $25.0 million and there was a $0.4 million allowance for doubtful accounts. As of December 31, 2022, accounts receivable was $16.9 million and there was $0.1 million allowance for doubtful accounts.
Straight-line Rent Receivables, net
As of December 31, 2023, straight-line rent receivables was $220.8 million and there was ano allowance for doubtful accounts. As of December 31, 2022, straight-line rent receivables was $279.9 million and there wasno allowance for doubtful accounts.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, net
The following table represents the Company’s prepaid expenses and other assets, net as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-real estate investments | $48,581 | $47,329 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,412 | 5,317 |
| Interest rate derivative assets | 6,441 | 9,292 |
| Prepaid insurance | 10,611 | 6,530 |
| Deferred financing costs, net | 4,316 | 5,824 |
| Prepaid property tax | 2,075 | 2,041 |
| Stock purchase warrant | — | 95 |
| Other | 19,709 | 22,409 |
| PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, NET | $94,145 | $98,837 |
Non-Real Estate Investments
The Company measures its investments in common stock and convertible preferred stock at fair value based on Level 1 and Level 2 inputs, respectively. The Company measures its investments in funds that do not have a readily determinable fair value using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) practical expedient and uses NAV reported without adjustment unless it is aware of information indicating the NAV reported does not accurately reflect the fair value of the investment. Changes in the fair value of these non-real estate investments are included in unrealized (loss) gain on non-real estate investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognized a net unrealized loss of $3.0 million, a net unrealized gain of $0.2 million and a net unrealized gain of $14.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to the observable changes in fair value. Over the life of the investments, the Company has recognized a net unrealized gain of $10.8 million due to the observable changes in fair value.
Stock Purchase Warrants
The Company holds investments in stock purchase warrants that give the Company rights to purchase a fixed number of shares of common stock of a non-real estate investee. The warrants meet the definition of a derivative and are measured at fair value based on Level 2 inputs. Changes in the fair value of the derivative assets are included in unrealized (loss) gain on non-real estate investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognized an unrealized loss of $0.1 million, an unrealized loss of $1.6 million and an unrealized gain of $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to the observable changes in fair value.
Lease Accounting
The Company accounts for its leases under ASC 842, which requires companies to identify lease and non-lease components of a lease agreement. Lease components relate to the right to use the leased asset whereas non-lease components relate to payments for goods or services that are transferred separately from the right to use the underlying asset.
For lessors, the guidance provides for a practical expedient, by class of underlying asset, to elect a combined single lease component presentation if (i) the timing and pattern of the transfer of the combined single lease component is the same, and (ii) the related lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease. The practical expedient was elected only for the Company’s leases related to the office properties. For the Company’s studio properties, the timing and pattern of the transfer of the lease components and non-lease components for studio properties are not the same and therefore the Company did not elect this practical expedient for the Company’s studio properties. The standalone selling price related to the studio non-lease components is readily available and does not require estimates.
Lessee Accounting
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company’s operating lease agreements relate to ground leases, sound stage leases, office leases and other facility leases and are reflected in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, the Company makes an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset, not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities. The Company recognizes lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Many of the Company’s lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which the Company does not include in its minimum lease terms unless the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. Variable lease payments are excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company determines its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date, or the date of the ASC 842 adoption, in determining the present value of lease payments. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate used to calculate the ROU assets and lease liabilities was 5.6% as of December 31, 2023. ROU assets include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. Many of the Company’s lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which the Company does not include in its minimum lease terms unless the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. ROU assets acquired in connection with business combination transactions are also adjusted for “above- and below-” market lease terms. Rental expense for lease payments related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The weighted average remaining lease term was 22 years as of December 31, 2023.
Lessor Accounting
The presentation of revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects a single lease component that combines rental, tenant recoveries and other tenant-related revenues for the office portfolio, with the election of the lessor practical expedient. For the Company’s rentals at the studio properties, total lease consideration is allocated to lease and non-lease components on a relative standalone basis. The recognition of revenues related to lease components is governed by ASC 842, while revenue related to non-lease components is subject to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).
ASC 842 defines initial direct costs as only the incremental costs of signing a lease. Internal direct compensation costs and external legal fees related to the execution of successful lease agreements that do not meet the definition of initial direct costs under ASC 842 are accounted for as office operating expense or studio operating expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Revenue Recognition
The Company has compiled an inventory of its sources of revenues and has identified the following material revenue streams: (i) rental revenues (ii) tenant recoveries and other tenant-related revenues (iii) ancillary revenues (iv) other revenues (v) sale of real estate (vi) management fee income and (vii) management services reimbursement income.
| Revenue Stream | Components | Financial Statement Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rental revenues | Office, stage and storage rentals | Office and Studio segments: rental |
| Tenant recoveries and other tenant-related revenues | Reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance, other operating expenses and must-take parking revenues | Office segment: rental Studio segment: rental and service and other revenues |
| Ancillary revenues | Revenues derived from tenants’ use of power, HVAC and telecommunications (i.e., telephone and internet) and lighting, equipment and vehicle rentals | Studio segment: service and other revenues |
| Other revenues | Parking revenue that is not associated with lease agreements and other | Office and Studio segments: service and other revenues |
| Sale of real estate | Gains on sales derived from cash consideration less cost basis | Gain (loss) on sale of real estate |
| Management fee income | Income derived from management services provided to unconsolidated joint venture entities | Fee income |
| Management services reimbursement income | Reimbursement of costs incurred by the Company in the management of unconsolidated joint venture entities | Management services reimbursement income—unconsolidated real estate entities |
The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants on a straight-line basis over the lease term when collectability is probable and the tenant has taken possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. If the lease provides for tenant improvements, the Company determines whether the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, are owned by the tenant or the Company. When the Company is the owner of the tenant improvements, the tenant is not considered to have taken physical possession or have control of the physical use of the leased asset until the tenant improvements are substantially completed. When the tenant is the owner of the tenant improvements, any tenant improvement allowance that is funded is treated as a lease incentive and amortized as a reduction of revenue over the lease term. Tenant improvement ownership is determined based on various factors including, but not limited to:
whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent;
whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements at the end of the lease term;
whether the tenant improvements are unique to the tenant or general-purpose in nature; and
whether the tenant improvements are expected to have any residual value at the end of the lease.
The Company does not account for lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as lease modifications to the extent that the concessions are granted as payment deferrals and total payments remain substantially the same during the lease term.
The Company recognizes tenant recoveries related to reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance and other operating expenses as revenue in the period during which the applicable expenses are incurred. The reimbursements are recognized and presented gross, as the Company is generally the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, has discretion in selecting the supplier and bears the associated credit risk.
Other tenant-related revenues include parking stipulated in lease agreements as must-take parking rentals. These revenues are recognized over the term of the lease.
Ancillary revenues, other revenues, management fee income and management services reimbursement income are accounted for under ASC 606. These revenues have single performance obligations and are recognized at the point in time when services are rendered.
The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue streams that are accounted for under ASC 606:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Ancillary revenues | $76,099 | $107,075 | $46,984 |
| Other revenues | $17,650 | $23,118 | $15,168 |
| Studio-related tenant recoveries | $2,177 | $1,951 | $1,962 |
| Management fee income | $6,181 | $7,972 | $3,221 |
| Management services reimbursement income | $4,125 | $4,163 | $1,132 |
The following table summarizes the Company’s receivables that are accounted for under ASC 606:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ancillary revenues | $5,478 | $15,503 |
| Other revenues | $954 | $1,193 |
In regard to sales of real estate, the Company applies certain recognition and measurement principles in accordance with ASC 606. The Company is required to evaluate the sales of real estate based on transfer of control. If a real estate sale contract includes ongoing involvement with the sold property by the seller, the seller must evaluate each promised good or service under the contract to determine whether it represents a performance obligation, constitutes a guarantee or prevents the transfer of control. The timing and pattern of revenue recognition might change as it relates to gains on sale of real estate if the sale includes continued involvement that represents a separate performance obligation.
Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Discount/Premium
Deferred financing costs are amortized over the contractual loan term into interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Deferred financing costs, and related amortization, related to the unsecured revolving credit facility and undrawn term loans are presented within prepaid expenses and other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All other deferred financing costs and related amortization are included within the respective debt line items on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Debt discounts and premiums are amortized over the contractual loan term into interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amortization of discounts is recorded as additional interest expense and the accretion of premiums is recorded as a reduction to interest expense.
Derivative Instruments
The Company manages interest rate risk associated with borrowings by entering into derivative instruments. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis at fair value. Derivative instruments are adjusted to fair value at the balance sheet date. The change in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The change in the fair value derivatives not designated as hedges is recorded within earnings immediately.
Income Taxes
In general, the Company’s property-owning subsidiaries are limited liability companies and are treated as pass-through entities or disregarded entities (or, in the case of the entities that own the 1455 Market, Hill7, Ferry Building and 1918 Eighth properties, REITs) for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the activities of these entities. In the case of the Bentall Centre property and the Sunset Waltham Cross Studios development, the Company owns its interest in the properties through non-U.S. entities treated as TRSs for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, a provision for foreign income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements based on the local tax laws and regulations of the respective tax jurisdictions.
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2010. The Company believes that it has operated in a manner that has allowed the Company to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with such taxable year, and the Company intends to continue operating in such manner. To qualify as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to the Company’s stockholders and to meet the various other requirements imposed by the Code relating to such matters as operating results, asset holdings, distribution levels and diversity of stock ownership.
Provided that it continues to qualify for taxation as a REIT, the Company is generally not subject to corporate-level income tax on the earnings distributed currently to its stockholders. If the Company were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, and were unable to avail itself of certain savings provisions set forth in the Code, all of its taxable income would be subject to federal corporate income tax. Unless entitled to relief under specific statutory provisions, the Company would be ineligible to elect to be treated as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year for which the Company loses its qualification. It is not possible to state whether in all circumstances the Company would be entitled to this statutory relief.
The Company may acquire direct or indirect interests in one or more Subsidiary REITs. A Subsidiary REIT is subject to the various REIT qualification requirements and other limitations described herein that are applicable to the Company. If a Subsidiary REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) that Subsidiary REIT would become subject to federal income tax, (ii) shares in such REIT would cease to be qualifying assets for purposes of the asset tests applicable to REITs and (iii) it is possible that the Company would fail certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs, in which event the Company would fail to qualify as a REIT unless the Company could avail itself of certain relief provisions.
The Company believes that its operating partnership is properly treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, the Company’s operating partnership is not subject to federal income tax on its income. Instead, each of its partners, including the Company, is allocated, and may be required to pay tax with respect to, its share of the operating partnership’s income. As such, no provision for federal income taxes has been included for the operating partnership.
The Company has elected, together with certain of its subsidiaries, to treat each such subsidiary as a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) for federal income tax purposes. Certain activities that the Company may undertake, such as non-customary services for the Company’s tenants and holding assets that the Company cannot hold directly, will be conducted by a TRS. A TRS is subject to federal and, where applicable, state income taxes on its net income.
The Company is subject to the statutory requirements of the states in which it conducts business.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the net tax effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. A valuation allowance is recognized when it is determined that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company periodically evaluates its tax positions to determine whether it is more likely than not that such positions would be sustained upon examination by a tax authority for all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, based on their technical merits. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has not established a liability for uncertain tax positions.
The Company and certain of its TRSs file income tax returns with the U.S. federal government and various state and local jurisdictions. The Company and its TRSs are no longer subject to tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2019. The Company has assessed its tax positions for all open years, which as of December 31, 2023 included 2020 to 2022 for Federal purposes and 2019 to 2022 for state purposes, and concluded that there are no material uncertainties to be recognized.
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation cost of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance units under the Company’s equity incentive award plans are accounted for under ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company accounts for forfeitures of awards as they occur. Share-based payments granted to non-employees are accounted for in the same manner as share-based payments granted to employees.
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
The Company measures certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis while certain financial instruments and balances are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (e.g., carrying value of impaired real estate and long-lived assets). Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and
Level 3: prices or valuation techniques where little or no market data is available that requires inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
When available, the Company utilizes quoted market prices from an independent third party source to determine fair value and classifies such items in Level 1 or Level 2. When the Company determines the market for a financial instrument owned by the Company to be illiquid or when market transactions for similar instruments do not appear orderly, the Company uses several valuation sources (including internal valuations, discounted cash flow analysis and quoted market prices) and establishes a fair value by assigning weights to the various valuation sources.
Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies can have a material effect on these estimated fair values. In this regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The amendments will require public entities to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within segment profit and loss, as well as the title and position of the CODM. The amendments are effective for the Company's annual periods beginning June 1, 2024, and interim periods beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning June 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
- Business Combinations
Quixote Acquisition
On August 31, 2022 (“Quixote Acquisition Date”), the Company acquired 100% of the equity interests in Quixote, which rents sound stages, cast trailers and trucks and other equipment essential for media content production and will expand the Company’s service offerings for its studio platform.
The following table summarizes the Quixote Acquisition Date fair value of the consideration transferred in connection with the acquisition:
| Cash | $199,098 |
|---|---|
| Seller note | 160,000 |
| Total consideration | $359,098 |
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the Quixote Acquisition Date:
| Cash and cash equivalents | $5,780 |
|---|---|
| Accounts receivable | 7,238 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3,788 |
| Investment in real estate(1) | 47,741 |
| Non-real estate property, plant and equipment | 65,939 |
| Intangible assets | 76,900 |
| Right-of-use assets | 106,115 |
| Total assets acquired | 313,501 |
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other | $12,700 |
| Lease liabilities | 95,112 |
| Total liabilities assumed | 107,812 |
| Net identifiable assets acquired | $205,689 |
| Goodwill | 153,409 |
| NET ASSETS ACQUIRED | $359,098 |
- Represents leasehold improvements related to Quixote’s leasehold interests in studio properties.
Of the $76.9 million of intangible assets acquired as part of the Quixote acquisition, $28.6 million was assigned to the registered trade name, which is not subject to amortization. The remaining $48.3 million of acquired intangible assets includes customer relationships of $45.4 million (seven-year useful life) and non-compete agreements of $2.9 million (five-year weighted-average useful life). The finite-lived intangible assets are subject to a weighted-average useful life of approximately seven years.
Goodwill of $153.4 million for the Quixote acquisition was recognized in connection with the transaction. The goodwill recognized is attributable to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of Quixote. The goodwill has been allocated to the studio reporting unit. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes and, as a result, deferred taxes have been recorded.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized acquisition-related costs of $8.7 million for the Quixote acquisition. These costs are included in transaction-related expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The amounts of revenue and loss from operations of Quixote included in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations from the Quixote Acquisition Date to December 31, 2022 are as follows:
| Revenue | $33,200 |
|---|---|
| Loss from operations | $(5,290) |
The following represents the pro forma Consolidated Statements of Operations as if the results of operations of Quixote had been included in the consolidated results of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
| Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Year EndedDecember 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,090,857 | $982,985 |
| Net (loss) income | $(17,715) | $38,508 |
The amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of Quixote to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied on January 1, 2021.
- Investment in Real Estate
The following table summarizes the Company’s investment in real estate, at cost as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $1,220,339 | $1,397,714 |
| Building and improvements | 5,969,364 | 6,273,655 |
| Tenant and leasehold improvements | 818,653 | 868,193 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 8,609 | 9,639 |
| Property under development | 195,931 | 167,371 |
| INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE, AT COST | $8,212,896 | $8,716,572 |
Acquisitions of Real Estate
The Company had no acquisitions of real estate during the year ended December 31, 2023.
On April 27, 2022, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Washington 1000, a fully entitled office development site in Seattle, Washington for a total purchase price of $85.6 million, before certain credits, prorations and closing costs.
On May 19, 2022, the Company purchased a parcel of land at Sunset Gower Studios that was previously encumbered by a ground lease for a total purchase price of $22.0 million, before certain credits, prorations and closing costs.
On July 15, 2022, the Company purchased 5801 Bobby Foster Road, approximately 29 acres of land with an office/warehouse located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the storage of trailers and other rental assets used to serve the surrounding studio production industry. The property was acquired for a total purchase price of $8.0 million, before certain credits, prorations and closing costs.
The following table represents the Company’s final purchase price accounting for the asset acquisitions completed in 2022:
| Washington 1000 | Sunset Gower Studios Land | 5801 Bobby Foster Road | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ACQUISITION COST(1) | $86,313 | $22,156 | $8,457 |
| Relative fair value allocation | |||
| Land | $59,987 | $22,156 | $2,189 |
| Building and improvements | 11,053 | — | 6,268 |
| Parking easement(2) | 15,273 | — | — |
| TOTAL | $86,313 | $22,156 | $8,457 |
Includes capitalized transaction-related expenses.
Parking easement has an indefinite useful life and is recorded in deferred leasing costs and intangible assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $48.5 million related to the tangible assets of its Foothill Research Center property due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of the property. The estimated fair value of $32.7 million was based on a discounted cash flow analysis, which is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded impairment charges of $13.0 million, $1.5 million and $3.1 million related to the tangible assets of its Del Amo, Northview Center and 6922 Hollywood office properties, respectively, due to reductions in the estimated fair values of the properties. The properties were subsequently sold in 2022. The estimated fair values of $2.8 million, $46.0 million and $96.0 million for Del Amo, Northview Center and 6922 Hollywood, respectively, were based on the sales prices of the properties. These fair value measurements are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $2.8 million of impairment charges related to the
tangible assets of its Del Amo office property due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of the property. The estimated fair
value of $17.4 million as of December 31, 2021 was based on then-estimated sales price of the property. This fair value
measurement is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Dispositions of Real Estate
The following table summarizes information on dispositions completed during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| Property · Segment · Date of Disposition · Square Feet (unaudited) · Sales Price(1) (in millions) · Gain (Loss) on Sale(2) (in millions) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dispositions | |||||||
| Skyway Landing | Office | 2/6/2023 | 246,997 | $102.0 | $7.0 | ||
| 604 Arizona | Office | 8/24/2023 | 44,260 | 32.5 | 10.3 | ||
| 3401 Exposition | Office | 8/25/2023 | 63,376 | 40.0 | 5.8 | ||
| Cloud10 | Office | 11/21/2023 | 350,000 | 43.5 | 19.9 | ||
| One Westside & Westside Two | Office | 12/27/2023 | 686,725 | 700.0 | 60.2 | ||
| Total | $918.0 | $103.2 | |||||
| 2022 Dispositions | |||||||
| Del Amo | Office | 8/5/2022 | 113,000 | $2.8 | $— | ||
| Northview | Office | 8/30/2022 | 179,985 | 46.0 | (0.2) | ||
| 6922 Hollywood | Office | 10/20/2022 | 205,189 | 96.0 | (2.0) | ||
| Total | $144.8 | $(2.2) | |||||
Represents gross sales price before certain credits, prorations and closing costs.
Included within gain (loss) on sale of real estate on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Held for Sale
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had no properties that met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. The Company hadone property, Skyway Landing, classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2022. The property was identified as non-strategic to the Company’s portfolio and was subsequently sold on February 6, 2023.
The following table summarizes the components of assets and liabilities associated with real estate held for sale as of December 31, 2022:
| ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Investment in real estate, net | $92,148 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 112 |
| Straight-line rent receivables, net | 460 |
| Deferred leasing costs and intangible assets, net | 501 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets, net | 17 |
| ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE | $93,238 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other | $400 |
| Security deposits and prepaid rent | 265 |
| LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE | $665 |
- Non-Real Estate Property, Plant and Equipment, net
The following table summarizes the Company’s non-real estate property, plant and equipment, net as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trailers | $70,462 | $68,973 |
| Production equipment | 37,100 | 36,019 |
| Trucks and other vehicles | 20,044 | 20,306 |
| Leasehold improvements | 15,888 | 16,993 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 6,112 | 5,849 |
| Other equipment | 6,959 | 5,693 |
| Non-real estate property, plant and equipment, at cost | 156,565 | 153,833 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (37,782) | (23,544) |
| NON-REAL ESTATE PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | $118,783 | $130,289 |
Non-real estate property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company computes depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to 20 years. The Company evaluates its non-real estate property, plant and equipment, net for impairment using the same accounting model that it applies to its real estate assets and related intangibles. See Note 2 for details. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges for non-real estate property, plant and equipment during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
- Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities
The following table summarizes the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures:
| Property · Property Type · Submarket · Ownership Interest · Functional Currency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Waltham Cross Studios | Development | Broxbourne, United Kingdom | 35% | Pound sterling | (1) |
| Sunset Glenoaks Studios | Development | Sun Valley | 50% | U.S. dollar | (2)(3) |
| Bentall Centre | Operating Property | Downtown Vancouver | 20% | Canadian dollar | (2)(4) |
| Sunset Pier 94 Studios | Development | Manhattan | 51% | U.S dollar | (4)(5) |
The Company owns 35% of the ownership interests in each of the joint venture entities that own the Sunset Waltham Cross Studios and the joint venture entities formed to serve as the general partner and management services company for the property-owning joint venture entity.
The Company serves as the operating member of this joint venture.
The Company has provided various guarantees for this joint venture’s construction loan, including a completion guarantee, equity guarantee and recourse carve-out guarantee. The likelihood of loss relating to the completion guarantee is remote as of December 31, 2023.
The Company has guaranteed the joint venture’s outstanding indebtedness in the amount of $96.4 million at Bentall Centre and $26 thousand at Sunset Pier 94 Studios, respectively. The likelihood of loss relating to the guarantees is remote as of December 31, 2023.
As of August 28, 2023, the Company owns 51% of the ownership interests in an upper-tier joint venture entity that owns 50.1% of the ownership interests in the lower-tier joint venture entity that owns the Sunset Pier 94 Studios development. The Company’s resulting economic interest in the development is 25.6%. The Company has provided various guarantees for the lower-tier joint venture’s construction loan, including a completion guarantee, recourse guarantee and guaranty of interest and carry. The likelihood of loss relating to the completion guarantee is remote as of December 31, 2023.
The Company’s maximum exposure related to its unconsolidated joint ventures is limited to its investment and the guarantees provided in relation to the joint ventures’ indebtedness. The Company’s investments in foreign real estate entities are subject to foreign currency fluctuation risk. Such investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect as of the financial statement date. The Company’s share of the (loss) income from foreign unconsolidated real estate entities is translated using the monthly-average exchange rate for the periods presented. Gains or losses resulting from the translation are classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of total equity and are excluded from net (loss) income.
The Company held ownership interests in other immaterial unconsolidated joint ventures in the total of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The table below presents the combined and condensed balance sheets for the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Investment in real estate, net | $1,295,449 | $1,093,448 |
| Other assets | 40,790 | 62,870 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,336,239 | 1,156,318 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Secured debt, net | 564,949 | 527,985 |
| Other liabilities | 46,947 | 49,027 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 611,896 | 577,012 |
| Company’s capital(1) | 225,898 | 170,656 |
| Partner's capital | 498,445 | 408,650 |
| TOTAL CAPITAL | 724,343 | 579,306 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL | $1,336,239 | $1,156,318 |
- To the extent the Company’s cost basis is different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, the basis is amortized over the life of the related asset and is included in the income from unconsolidated real estate entities line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The table below presents the combined and condensed statements of operations for the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| TOTAL REVENUES | $70,200 | $83,441 | $80,901 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | (88,876) | (78,083) | (70,934) |
| NET (LOSS) INCOME | $(18,676) | $5,358 | $9,967 |
- Deferred Leasing Costs and Intangible Assets, net and Intangible Liabilities, net
The following summarizes the Company’s deferred leasing costs and intangibles as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred leasing costs and in-place lease intangibles | $290,969 | $328,617 |
| Accumulated amortization | (150,457) | (141,353) |
| Deferred leasing costs and in-place lease intangibles, net | 140,512 | 187,264 |
| Below-market ground leases | 77,943 | 79,562 |
| Accumulated amortization | (20,733) | (17,979) |
| Below-market ground leases, net | 57,210 | 61,583 |
| Above-market leases | 673 | 724 |
| Accumulated amortization | (376) | (324) |
| Above-market leases, net | 297 | 400 |
| Customer relationships | 97,900 | 97,900 |
| Accumulated amortization | (26,363) | (12,346) |
| Customer relationships, net | 71,537 | 85,554 |
| Non-competition agreements | 8,200 | 8,200 |
| Accumulated amortization | (3,279) | (1,632) |
| Non-competition agreements, net | 4,921 | 6,568 |
| Trade name | 37,200 | 37,200 |
| Parking easement | 15,273 | 15,273 |
| DEFERRED LEASING COSTS AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET | $326,950 | $393,842 |
| Below-market leases | $58,833 | $59,540 |
| Accumulated amortization | (31,785) | (26,195) |
| Below-market leases, net | 27,048 | 33,345 |
| Above-market ground leases | 1,095 | 1,095 |
| Accumulated amortization | (392) | (349) |
| Above-market ground leases, net | 703 | 746 |
| INTANGIBLE LIABILITIES, NET | $27,751 | $34,091 |
The Company recognized the following amortization related to deferred leasing costs and intangibles:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Deferred leasing costs and in-place lease intangibles(1) | $(36,791) | $(40,171) | $(45,128) |
| Below-market ground leases(2) | $(2,795) | $(2,775) | $(2,410) |
| Above-market leases(3) | $(62) | $(124) | $(167) |
| Customer relationships(1) | $(14,017) | $(9,662) | $(2,684) |
| Non-competition agreements(1) | $(1,647) | $(1,253) | $(379) |
| Below-market leases(3) | $6,297 | $8,156 | $12,032 |
| Above-market ground leases(2) | $43 | $43 | $43 |
Amortization is recorded in depreciation and amortization expenses and for lease incentive costs in office rental revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Amortization is recorded in office operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Amortization is recorded in office rental revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s estimated future amortization of deferred leasing costs and intangibles as of December 31, 2023:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | Deferred Leasing Costs and In-place Lease Intangibles | Below-market Ground Leases | Above-market Leases | Customer relationships | Non-competition agreements | Below-market Leases | Above-market Ground Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $(27,533) | $(2,754) | $(57) | $(13,986) | $(1,640) | $5,119 | $43 |
| 2025 | (21,242) | (2,754) | (49) | (13,986) | (1,640) | 4,157 | 43 |
| 2026 | (17,978) | (2,754) | (44) | (13,986) | (1,261) | 3,981 | 43 |
| 2027 | (15,184) | (2,754) | (43) | (13,986) | (380) | 3,913 | 43 |
| 2028 | (12,982) | (2,754) | (32) | (11,301) | — | 3,832 | 43 |
| Thereafter | (45,593) | (43,440) | (72) | (4,292) | — | 6,046 | 488 |
| TOTAL | $(140,512) | $(57,210) | $(297) | $(71,537) | $(4,921) | $27,048 | $703 |
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $2.7 million related to the deferred leasing costs and intangible assets of its Foothill Research Center property. See Note 4 for details. The loss is recorded within impairment loss on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized an $8.5 million impairment of the Zio trade name within impairment loss on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The impairment is related to the announced rebranding and integration of Zio into the Company’s existing Sunset Studios platform, after which the Company will no longer use the Zio trade name.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $2.4 million related to the below-market ground lease at its Del Amo office property. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $0.4 million related to the below-market ground lease at its Del Amo office property. See Note 4 for details. The losses are recorded within impairment loss on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
- Debt
The following table sets forth information with respect to our outstanding indebtedness:
| December 31, 2023 · December 31, 2022 · Interest Rate(1) · Contractual Maturity Date(2) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSECURED AND SECURED DEBT | |||||
| Unsecured debt | |||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facility(3)(4) | $192,000 | $385,000 | SOFR + 1.15% to 1.60% | 12/21/2026 | (5) |
| Series A notes | — | 110,000 | 4.34% | 1/2/2023 | |
| Series B notes | 259,000 | 259,000 | 4.69% | 12/16/2025 | |
| Series C notes | 56,000 | 56,000 | 4.79% | 12/16/2027 | |
| Series D notes | 150,000 | 150,000 | 3.98% | 7/6/2026 | |
| Series E notes | — | 50,000 | 3.66% | 9/15/2023 | |
| 3.95% Registered senior notes | 400,000 | 400,000 | 3.95% | 11/1/2027 | |
| 4.65% Registered senior notes | 500,000 | 500,000 | 4.65% | 4/1/2029 | |
| 3.25% Registered senior notes | 400,000 | 400,000 | 3.25% | 1/15/2030 | |
| 5.95% Registered senior notes(6) | 350,000 | 350,000 | 5.95% | 2/15/2028 | |
| Total unsecured debt | 2,307,000 | 2,660,000 | |||
| Secured debt | |||||
| Hollywood Media Portfolio | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 | SOFR + 1.10% | 8/9/2026 | (7) |
| Acquired Hollywood Media Portfolio debt | (30,233) | (209,814) | SOFR + 2.11% | 8/9/2026 | (7) |
| Hollywood Media Portfolio, net(8)(9) | 1,069,767 | 890,186 | |||
| One Westside and Westside Two(10) | — | 316,602 | SOFR + 1.60% | 12/18/2024 | |
| Element LA | 168,000 | 168,000 | 4.59% | 11/6/2025 | |
| 1918 Eighth(11) | 314,300 | 314,300 | SOFR + 1.40% | 12/18/2025 | |
| Hill7(12) | 101,000 | 101,000 | 3.38% | 11/6/2028 | |
| Quixote(13) | — | 160,000 | 5.00% | 12/31/2023 | |
| Total secured debt | 1,653,067 | 1,950,088 | |||
| Total unsecured and secured debt | 3,960,067 | 4,610,088 | |||
| Unamortized deferred financing costs/loan discounts(14) | (14,753) | (24,226) | |||
| TOTAL UNSECURED AND SECURED DEBT, NET | $3,945,314 | $4,585,862 | |||
| JOINT VENTURE PARTNER DEBT (15) | $66,136 | $66,136 | 4.50% | 10/9/2032 | (16) |
Interest rate with respect to indebtedness is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual days elapsed. Interest rates are as of December 31, 2023, which may be different than the interest rates as of December 31, 2022 for corresponding indebtedness.
Maturity dates include the effect of extension options.
The annual facility fee rate ranges from 0.15% or 0.30% based on the operating partnership’s leverage ratio. The Company has an option to make an irrevocable election to change the interest rate depending on the Company’s credit rating or a specified base rate plus an applicable margin. As of December 31, 2023, no such election had been made and the unsecured revolving credit facility bore interest at SOFR +1.35%.
The Company has a total capacity of $900.0 million available under its unsecured revolving credit facility, up to $225.0 million of which can be used for borrowings in pounds sterling or Canadian dollars. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and lender commitments, the operating partnership may increase the commitments held under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement up to a total of $2.0 billion either in the form of an increase to an existing unsecured revolving credit facility or a new loan, including a term loan.
Includes the option to extend the initial maturity date of December 21, 2025 twice for an additional six-month term each.
An amount equal to the net proceeds from the 5.95% registered senior notes has been allocated to new or existing eligible green projects.
Includes the option to extend the initial maturity date of August 9, 2023 three times for an additionalone-year term each. The first extension option was executed as of August 9, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company owned bonds comprising the loan in the amounts of $30.2 million and $209.8 million, respectively.
The floating interest rate on $539.0 million of principal has been capped at 5.70% through the use of an interest rate cap. The floating interest rate on $351.2 million of principal is effectively fixed at 3.31% through the use of an interest rate swap.
The construction loan was settled in full in December 2023 with the proceeds from sale of the One Westside and Westside Two properties.
This loan is interest-only through its term. The floating interest rate on $141.4 million of principal has been capped at 5.00% through the use of an interest rate cap. The floating interest rate on the remaining $172.9 million of principal has been effectively fixed at 3.75% through the use of an interest rate swap.
This loan bears interest only at 3.38% until November 6, 2026, at which time the interest rate will increase and monthly debt service will include principal payments with a balloon payment at maturity.
The note was settled in April 2023 for consideration of $150.0 million, a $10.0 million discount on the note’s principal balance.
Excludes deferred financing costs related to establishing the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility, which are reflected in prepaid expenses and other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 2 for details.
This amount relates to debt attributable to Allianz U.S. Private REIT LP (“Allianz”), the Company’s partner in the joint venture that owns the Ferry Building property.
Includes the option to extend the initial maturity date of October 9, 2028 twice for an additionaltwo-year term each.
Current Year Activity
During the year ended December 31, 2023, there were $193.0 million of repayments on the unsecured revolving credit facility, net of borrowings. The Company generally uses the unsecured revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of properties and businesses, to provide funds for tenant improvements and capital expenditures and to provide for working capital and other corporate purposes.
In January 2023, the Company repaid its $110.0 million Series A notes in full.
In April 2023, the Company settled the Quixote note for consideration of $150.0 million, a $10.0 million discount on the note’s principal balance, which resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $10.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company drew on its unsecured revolving credit facility to fund the settlement.
In July 2023, the Company modified the existing loan agreement secured by the Hollywood Media Portfolio, whereby the LIBOR-based floating interest rate was replaced with a term SOFR-based floating interest rate. The Company applied the relief provisions of ASC 848, Reference Rate Reform, and accounted for this modification as a continuation of the existing loan agreement.
In September 2023, the Company repaid its $50.0 million Series E notes in full.
In November 2023, the Company sold $179.6 million of the acquired Hollywood Media Portfolio debt and recorded a $34.0 million loss in connection with this sale on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In December 2023, the Company entered into the Second Modification to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement governing its unsecured revolving credit facility, whereby certain definitions and covenant calculations were amended and the borrowing capacity of the unsecured revolving credit facility was reduced to $900.0 million.
In December 2023, the Company repaid its $324.6 million One Westside and Westside Two construction loan in connection with the sale of these properties.
Indebtedness
The Company presents its financial statements on a consolidated basis. Notwithstanding such presentation, except to the extent expressly indicated, the Company’s separate property-owning subsidiaries are not obligors of or under the debt of their respective affiliates and each property-owning subsidiary’s separate liabilities do not constitute obligations of its respective affiliates.
Loan agreements include events of default that the Company believes are usual for loans and transactions of this type. As of the date of this filing, there have been no events of default associated with the Company’s loans.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s future minimum principal payments due on the Company’s debt (after the impact of extension options, if applicable) as of December 31, 2023:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | Unsecured and Secured Debt | Joint Venture Partner Debt |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $— | $— |
| 2025 | 741,300 | — |
| 2026 | 1,411,767 | — |
| 2027 | 456,000 | — |
| 2028 | 451,000 | — |
| Thereafter | 900,000 | 66,136 |
| TOTAL | $3,960,067 | $66,136 |
Unsecured Debt
Credit Facility
The operating partnership continues to be the borrower under its credit facility agreement, and the Company and all subsidiaries that own unencumbered properties will continue to provide guarantees unless the Company obtains and maintains a credit rating of at least BBB- from Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Baa3 from Moody’s, in which case such guarantees are not required except under limited circumstances. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s S&P and Moody’s ratings were BB+ and Ba1, respectively. On January 12, 2024, S&P downgraded our credit rating from “BB+” to “BB”.
Note Purchase Agreements
The operating partnership may prepay at any time all or, from time to time, any part of the note purchase agreements in an amount not less than 5% of the aggregate principal amount of any series of note purchase agreements then outstanding in the case of a partial prepayment, at 100% of the principal amount so prepaid plus a make-whole premium.
The operating partnership’s obligations under note purchase agreements are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. Subsidiaries of the Company will also issue unconditional guarantees upon the occurrence of certain conditions, including such subsidiaries providing guarantees under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, by and among the operating partnership, the financial institutions party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as administrative agent.
Debt Covenants
The operating partnership’s ability to borrow under its unsecured loan arrangements remains subject to ongoing compliance with financial and other covenants as defined in the respective agreements. Certain financial covenant ratios are subject to change in the occurrence of material acquisitions as defined in the respective agreements. Other covenants include certain limitations on dividend payouts and distributions, limits on certain types of investments outside of the operating partnership’s primary business and other customary affirmative and negative covenants.
The following table summarizes existing covenants and their covenant levels as of December 31, 2023 related to our unsecured revolving credit facility and term loans, when considering the most restrictive terms:
| Covenant Ratio | Covenant Level | Actual Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Total liabilities to total asset value | ≤ 65% | 45.1% |
| Unsecured indebtedness to unencumbered asset value | ≤ 65% | 41.8% |
| Adjusted EBITDA to fixed charges | ≥ 1.5x | 1.9x |
| Secured indebtedness to total asset value | ≤ 45% | 19.9% |
| Unencumbered NOI to unsecured interest expense | ≥ 2.0x | 2.4x |
The following table summarizes existing covenants and their covenant levels as of December 31, 2023 related to our private placement notes:
| Covenant Ratio(1) | Covenant Level | Actual Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Total liabilities to total asset value | ≤ 65% | 48.5% |
| Unsecured indebtedness to unencumbered asset value | ≤ 65% | 51.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA to fixed charges | ≥ 1.5x | 1.9x |
| Secured indebtedness to total asset value | ≤ 45% | 21.4% |
| Unencumbered NOI to unsecured interest expense | ≥ 2.0x | 2.4x |
- The covenant and actual performance metrics above represent terms and definitions reflected in the indentures governing the Series B, Series C and Series D notes.
The following table summarizes existing covenants and their covenant levels as of December 31, 2023 related to our registered senior notes:
| Covenant Ratio(1) | Covenant Level | Actual Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to total assets | ≤ 60% | 43.3% |
| Total unencumbered assets to unsecured debt | ≥ 150% | 250.5% |
| Consolidated income available for debt service to annual debt service charge | ≥ 1.5x | 1.9x |
| Secured debt to total assets | ≤ 45% | 18.9% |
- The covenant and actual performance metrics above represent terms and definitions reflected in the indentures governing the 3.25% Senior Notes,3.95% Senior Notes,4.65% Senior Notes and 5.95% Senior Notes.
The operating partnership was in compliance with its financial covenants as of December 31, 2023.
Repayment Guarantees
Although the rest of the operating partnership’s loans are secured and non-recourse, the operating partnership provides limited customary secured debt guarantees for items such as voluntary bankruptcy, fraud, misapplication of payments and environmental liabilities.
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries guarantee the operating partnership’s unsecured debt. The likelihood of loss relating to this guarantee is remote as of December 31, 2023.
Interest Expense
The following table represents a reconciliation from gross interest expense to interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Gross interest expense(1) | $224,801 | $162,778 | $133,165 |
| Capitalized interest | (32,253) | (18,031) | (21,689) |
| Non-cash interest expense(2) | 21,867 | 5,154 | 10,463 |
| INTEREST EXPENSE | $214,415 | $149,901 | $121,939 |
Includes interest on the Company’s debt and hedging activities.
Includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and fair market value adjustments for our mark-to-market interest rate derivatives.
Derivatives
The Company enters into derivatives in order to hedge interest rate risk. Derivative assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets and derivative liabilities are recorded in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to the Company’s default on the indebtedness.
The Company’s derivatives are classified as Level 2 and their fair values are derived from estimated values obtained from observable market data for similar instruments.
The fair market value of derivatives is presented on a gross basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative instruments as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying Debt Instrument · Type of Instrument · Accounting Policy · Notional Amount · Effective Date · Maturity Date · Interest Rate · December 31, 2023 · December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
| Hollywood Media Portfolio | Cap | Cash flow hedge | $1,100,000 | August 2021 | August 2023 | 3.50% | $— | $9,292 | ||
| 1918 Eighth | Swap | Cash flow hedge | $172,865 | February 2023 | October 2025 | 3.75% | 1,075 | — | ||
| 1918 Eighth | Cap | Partial cash flow hedge(1) | $314,300 | June 2023 | December 2025 | 5.00% | 952 | — | ||
| 1918 Eighth | Sold cap(2) | Mark-to-market | $172,865 | June 2023 | December 2025 | 5.00% | (520) | — | ||
| Hollywood Media Portfolio | Cap | Partial cash flow hedge(1) | $1,100,000 | August 2023 | August 2024 | 5.70% | 59 | — | ||
| Hollywood Media Portfolio | Sold cap(2) | Mark-to-market | $561,000 | August 2023 | August 2024 | 5.70% | (29) | — | ||
| Hollywood Media Portfolio | Swap | Cash flow hedge | $351,186 | August 2023 | June 2026 | 3.31% | 4,355 | — | ||
| TOTAL | $5,892 | $9,292 | ||||||||
1.$141,435 and $539,000 of the notional amounts of the 1918 Eighth and Hollywood Media Portfolio caps, respectively, have been designated as effective cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. The remainder of each is accounted for under mark-to-market accounting.
- The sold caps serve to offset the changes in fair value of the portions of the 1918 Eighth and Hollywood Media Portfolio caps that are not designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.
The Company reclassifies unrealized gains and losses related to cash flow hedges into earnings in the same period during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. As of December 31, 2023, the Company expects $5.1 million of unrealized gain included in accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified as a reduction to interest expense in the next 12 months.
- Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes comprises the following components:
| Year ended December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Current federal | $171 |
| Current state | 16 |
| Deferred federal | 4,776 |
| Deferred state | 1,833 |
| Income tax provision | $6,796 |
The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and an income tax provision of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 within other (expense) income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% with the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows:
| Year ended December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Income tax benefit computed at the federal statutory rate | $(34,420) |
| Income tax benefit attributable to non-taxable entities | 16,643 |
| State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | (4,810) |
| Valuation allowance | 29,681 |
| Other | (298) |
| Income tax provision | $6,796 |
Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets: | |
| Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards | $41,339 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,124 |
| Prepaid rent | 1,578 |
| Other | 122 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 54,163 |
| Valuation allowance | (29,477) |
| Net deferred tax assets | 24,686 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | |
| Depreciation and amortization | (21,170) |
| Unrealized gain on non-real estate investments | (4,640) |
| Other | (169) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (25,979) |
| Deferred tax asset, net | $(1,293) |
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had recorded a net deferred tax asset of $5.3 million, consisting of gross deferred tax assets of $16.9 million and gross deferred tax liabilities of $11.6 million, within prepaid expenses and other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to depreciation and amortization, unrealized gains and losses on non-real estate investments and net operating loss carryforwards. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
- Future Minimum Rents and Lease Payments
The Company’s properties are leased to tenants under operating leases with initial term expiration dates ranging from 2024 to 2034.
The following table summarizes the future minimum base rents (excluding tenant reimbursements for operating expenses and termination fees related to tenants exercising early termination options) for properties as of December 31, 2023:
| Year Ended | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $573,546 |
| 2025 | 479,086 |
| 2026 | 421,643 |
| 2027 | 366,198 |
| 2028 | 305,730 |
| Thereafter | 636,918 |
| TOTAL | $2,783,121 |
Operating Lease Agreements
The Company is party to long-term non-cancellable operating lease agreements in which it is a lessee, consisting of 12 ground leases,10 sound stage leases, seven office leases and 17 other leases as of December 31, 2023. The Company’s operating lease obligations have expiration dates ranging from 2024 through 2067, including extension options which the Company is reasonably certain to exercise. Certain leases provide for variable rental payments based on third-party appraisals of fair market land value, CPI adjustments or a percentage of annual gross income. There are no notable restrictions or covenants imposed by the leases, nor guarantees of residual value.
As of December 31, 2023, the present value of the remaining contractual payments of $715.3 million under the Company’s operating lease agreements was $389.2 million. The corresponding operating lease right-of-use assets amounted to $376.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $9.0 million related to the right-of-use asset for the ground lease at its Foothill Research Center property. See Note 4 for details. The loss is recorded within impairment loss on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s future minimum lease payments for its operating leases (including the impact of the extension options which the Company is reasonably certain to exercise) as of December 31, 2023:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | Lease Payments(1) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,311 |
| 2025 | 40,551 |
| 2026 | 38,976 |
| 2027 | 36,303 |
| 2028 | 34,399 |
| Thereafter | 523,804 |
| Total operating lease payments | 715,344 |
| Less: interest portion | (326,134) |
| PRESENT VALUE OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES | $389,210 |
- Future minimum lease payments for operating leases denominated in a foreign currency are translated to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect as of the financial statement date.
The following table summarizes rental expense for operating leases:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Variable rental expense | $11,005 | $9,854 | $10,405 |
| Minimum rental expense | $45,145 | $31,003 | $21,482 |
- Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis include the following as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Interest rate derivative assets(1) | $— | $6,441 | $— | $6,441 | $— | $9,292 | $— | $9,292 |
| Interest rate derivative liabilities(2) | $— | $(549) | $— | $(549) | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Non-real estate investments measured at fair value(1) | $1 | $— | $— | $1 | $544 | $— | $— | $544 |
| Stock purchase warrant(1) | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $95 | $— | $95 |
| Earnout liability(2) | $— | $— | $(5,000) | $(5,000) | $— | $— | $(9,300) | $(9,300) |
| Non-real estate investments measured at NAV(1)(3) | $— | $— | $— | $48,580 | $— | $— | $— | $46,785 |
Included in prepaid expenses and other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Included in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
According to the relevant accounting standards, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Level 1 items include an investment in the common stock of a publicly traded company, which is valued on a quarterly basis using the closing stock price. Level 2 items include interest rate caps and swaps, which are valued on a quarterly basis using a linear regression model, as well as investments in preferred stock and warrants of a publicly traded company, which are valued on a quarterly basis using the closing stock price and a Black-Scholes model, respectively. Level 3 items include the earnout liability, which is valued on a quarterly basis using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. Inputs to the model include the discount rate and probability-weighted earnout payments based on a Monte Carlo simulation with one million trials. Fair value measurement using unobservable inputs is inherently uncertain, and a change in significant inputs could result in different fair values.
The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of the earnout liability during the year ended December 31, 2023:
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $(9,300) |
|---|---|
| Remeasurement to fair value | 4,300 |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $(5,000) |
The remeasurement gain of $4.3 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 is recorded in transaction-related expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of fair value, using Level 1 inputs, because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair values of debt are estimates based on rates currently prevailing for similar instruments of similar maturities using Level 2 inputs.
The table below represents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s investment in securities and debt as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Unsecured debt(1) | $2,307,000 | $1,971,410 | $2,660,000 | $2,364,871 |
| Secured debt(1) | $1,653,067 | $1,634,668 | $1,950,088 | $1,927,297 |
| Consolidated joint venture partner debt | $66,136 | $59,966 | $66,136 | $60,327 |
Amounts represent debt excluding unamortized deferred financing costs and loan discounts/premiums.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company’s 2010 Incentive Plan permits the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to grant, among other things, restricted stock, restricted stock units, operating partnership performance units and performance-based awards. As of December 31, 2023,6.0 million common shares were available for grant under the 2010 Plan. The calculation of shares available for grant is determined after taking into account unvested restricted stock, unvested operating partnership performance units, and unvested RSUs, assuming the maximum bonus pool eligible ultimately is earned and based on a stock price of $9.31.
The Board awards restricted shares to non-employee Board members on an annual basis as part of such Board members’ annual compensation and to newly elected non-employee Board members in accordance with the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program. The time-based awards are generally issued in the second quarter, in conjunction with the director’s election to the Board and the individual share awards vest in equal annual installments over the applicable service vesting period, which isthree years. Additionally, certain non-employee Board members elect to receive operating partnership performance units in lieu of their annual cash retainer fees. These awards are generally issued in the first quarter of the year subsequent to the year in which they were earned and are fully-vested upon their issuance.
The Board awards time-based restricted shares or time-based operating partnership performance units to certain employees on an annual basis as part of the employees’ annual compensation. These time-based awards are generally issued in the first or fourth quarter and vest in equal annual installments over the applicable service vesting period, which is generally three years. Additionally, certain awards are subject to a mandatory holding period upon vesting if the grantee is an executive officer. Lastly, certain employees elect to receive operating partnership performance units in lieu of their annual cash bonus. These awards are generally issued in the first or fourth quarter and are fully-vested upon their issuance.
For the years 2020 through 2023, the compensation committee of the Board (“Compensation Committee”) adopted an annual Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. Performance Stock Unit Plan (“PSU Plan”). Under the PSU Plan, the Compensation Committee awards restricted stock units or performance units in the operating partnership to certain employees. Annual PSU Plan grants made prior to 2023 consist oftwo portions. A portion of each award, the Relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) Performance Unit, is eligible to vest based on the achievement of the Company’s TSR compared to the TSR of the FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs index over athree-year performance period, with the vesting percentage subject to certain percentage targets. The remaining portion of each award, the Operational Performance Unit, becomes eligible to vest based on the achievement of operational performance metrics over aone-year performance period and vests over three years. The number of Operational Performance Units that becomes eligible to vest based on the achievement of operational performance metrics may be adjusted based on the Company’s achievement of absolute TSR goals over athree-year performance period by applying the applicable vesting percentages. The 2023 PSU Plan grants contain only an Operational Performance Unit, which is eligible to vest based on the achievement of operational metrics over aone-year performance period and vests over three years. The number of Operational Performance Units that becomes eligible to vest based on the achievement of operational performance metrics may be adjusted based on the Company’s achievement of the Company’s TSR compared to the TSR of the FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs index over athree-year performance period. Certain of the awards granted under the PSU Plan are subject to atwo-year post-vesting restriction period, during which any awards earned may not be sold or transferred.
Time-Based Awards
The stock-based compensation is valued based on the quoted closing price of the Company’s common stock on the applicable grant date and discounted for any hold restrictions in accordance with ASC 718. The stock-based compensation is amortized through the final vesting period on a straight-line basis. Forfeitures of awards are recognized as they occur.
Performance-Based Awards
PSU Plan
The following table outlines key components of the 2023 PSU Plan:
| Operational Performance Unit | |
|---|---|
| Maximum bonus pool, in millions | $15.0 |
| Performance period | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2023 |
The following table outlines key components of the 2022 PSU Plan:
| Operational Performance Unit | Relative TSR Performance Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum bonus pool, in millions | $15.0 | $15.0 |
| Performance period | 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2022 | 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024 |
The following table outlines key components of the 2021 PSU Plan:
| Operational Performance Unit | Relative TSR Performance Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum bonus pool, in millions | $16.7 | $16.7 |
| Performance period | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2021 | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2023 |
The stock-based compensation cost of the 2023, 2022 and 2021 PSU Plans was valued in accordance with ASC 718 utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate the probability of the performance vesting conditions being satisfied. The stock-based compensation is amortized through the final vesting period under a graded vesting expense recognition schedule. Forfeitures of awards are recognized as they occur.
The per unit fair value of the 2023, 2022 and 2021 PSU awards granted was estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions in the Monte Carlo simulation:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected price volatility for the Company | 40.00% | 43.00% | 41.00% |
| Expected price volatility for the particular REIT index | 27.00% | 33.00% | 31.00% |
| Risk-free rate | 3.44% | 1.72% | 0.17% |
| Dividend yield | 5.40% | 3.60% | 3.50% |
Summary of Unvested Share Activity
The following table summarizes the activity and status of all unvested stock awards:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Shares | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Shares | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |
| Unvested at January 1 | 309,837 | $23.14 | 507,534 | $25.17 | 442,645 | $27.44 |
| Granted | 618,316 | 7.54 | 50,915 | 20.15 | 276,800 | 23.90 |
| Vested | (35,888) | 7.83 | (234,741) | 26.81 | (203,329) | 28.33 |
| Canceled | (198,430) | 23.61 | (13,871) | 24.42 | (8,582) | 26.21 |
| Unvested at December 31 | 693,835 | $9.89 | 309,837 | $23.14 | 507,534 | $25.17 |
The following table summarizes the activity and status of all unvested time-based restricted operating partnership performance units:
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |
| Unvested at January 1 | 357,656 | $22.53 | 681,394 | $24.91 | 771,432 | $27.08 |
| Granted | 1,422,893 | 8.16 | 25,206 | 11.98 | 355,551 | 24.68 |
| Vested | (508,650) | 14.11 | (348,944) | 26.42 | (349,804) | 29.85 |
| Canceled | — | — | — | — | (95,785) | 23.49 |
| Unvested at December 31 | 1,271,899 | $9.82 | 357,656 | $22.53 | 681,394 | $24.91 |
Share-based Compensation Recorded
The following table presents the classification and amount recognized for stock-based compensation related to the Company’s awards:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Expensed stock compensation(1) | $23,863 | $24,296 | $21,163 |
| Capitalized stock compensation(2) | 3,021 | 3,354 | 3,524 |
| Total stock compensation(3) | $26,884 | $27,650 | $24,687 |
Amounts are recorded in general and administrative expenses, office operating expenses and studio operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Amounts are recorded in investment in real estate, at cost on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Amounts are recorded in additional paid-in capital and non-controlling interest—units in the operating partnership on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of December 31, 2023, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based payments was $24.9 million. It is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period oftwo years.
- Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates basic earnings per share using the two-class method by dividing the net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Unvested time-based restricted stock awards, unvested time-based performance unit awards and unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and are included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company calculates diluted earnings per share using the two-class method or the treasury stock and if-converted method, whichever results in more dilution. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, both methods of calculation yielded the same diluted earnings per share amount. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower earnings per share amount.
The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator in computing the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share to net (loss) income available to common stockholders:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Numerator: | |||
| Basic and diluted net (loss) income available to common stockholders | $(192,181) | $(56,499) | $6,064 |
| Denominator: | |||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 140,953,088 | 143,732,433 | 151,618,282 |
| Effect of dilutive instruments(1) | — | — | 325,078 |
| DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | 140,953,088 | 143,732,433 | 151,943,360 |
| Basic earnings per common share | $(1.36) | $(0.39) | $0.04 |
| Diluted earnings per common share | $(1.36) | $(0.39) | $0.04 |
- The Company includes unvested awards and convertible common and participating units as contingently issuable shares in the computation of diluted earnings per share once the market or performance criteria are met, assuming that the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period. Any anti-dilutive securities are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation.
The operating partnership calculates basic earnings per unit using the two-class method by dividing the net income available to common unitholders for the period by the weighted average number of common units outstanding during the period. Unvested time-based restricted stock awards, unvested time-based performance unit awards and unvested RSUs that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and are included in the computation of earnings per unit pursuant to the two-class method. The operating partnership calculates diluted earnings per unit using the two-class method or the treasury stock and if-converted method, whichever results in more dilution. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, both methods of calculation yielded the same diluted earnings per unit amount. Diluted earnings per unit reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common units were exercised or converted into common units, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower earnings per unit amount.
The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator in computing the operating partnership’s basic and diluted earnings per unit to net (loss) income available to common unitholders:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Numerator: | |||
| Basic and diluted net (loss) income available to common unitholders | $(195,539) | $(57,208) | $6,125 |
| Denominator: | |||
| Basic weighted average common units outstanding | 143,421,154 | 145,580,928 | 153,007,287 |
| Effect of dilutive instruments(1) | — | — | 325,078 |
| DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON UNITS OUTSTANDING | 143,421,154 | 145,580,928 | 153,332,365 |
| Basic earnings per common unit | $(1.36) | $(0.39) | $0.04 |
| Diluted earnings per common unit | $(1.36) | $(0.39) | $0.04 |
The operating partnership includes unvested awards as contingently issuable units in the computation of diluted earnings per unit once the market or performance criteria are met, assuming that the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period. Any anti-dilutive securities are excluded from the diluted earnings per unit calculation.
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest
Redeemable Preferred Units of the Operating Partnership
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were 392,598 Series A preferred units of partnership interest in the operating partnership, or Series A preferred units, which are not owned by the Company.
These Series A preferred units are entitled to preferential distributions at a rate of 6.25% per annum on the liquidation preference of $25.00 per unit. The units are convertible at the option of the holder into common units or redeemable into cash or, at the Company’s election, exchangeable for registered shares of common stock.
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Real Estate Entities
On March 1, 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Macerich to form the HPP-MAC JV. On August 31, 2018, Macerich contributed Westside Pavilion to the HPP-MAC JV. The Company has a 75% interest in the joint venture that owns the One Westside and Westside Two properties. The Company has a put right, after a specified time, to sell its interest at fair market value. Macerich has a put right, after a specified time, to sell its interest at fair market value, which is a redemption right that is not solely within the control of the Company. Therefore, the non-controlling interest related to this joint venture is included as temporary equity. The put right is not probable of becoming redeemable. The One Westside and Westside Two properties were sold on December 27, 2023.
On October 9, 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture with Allianz to purchase the Ferry Building property. The Company has a 55% interest in the joint venture that owns the Ferry Building property. The Company has a put right, if certain events occur, to sell its interest at fair market value. Allianz has a put right, if certain events occur, to sell its interest at fair market value, which is a redemption right that is not solely within the control of the Company. Therefore, the non-controlling interest related to this joint venture is included as temporary equity. The put right is not currently redeemable.
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of redeemable non-controlling interests:
| Series A Redeemable Preferred Units | Consolidated Real Estate Entities | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $9,815 | $125,044 |
| Contributions | — | 2,025 |
| Distributions | — | (82,407) |
| Declared dividend | (153) | — |
| Net income | 153 | 12,520 |
| BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2023 | $9,815 | $57,182 |
- Equity
The table below presents the activity related to Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.’s accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”):
| Derivative Instruments | Currency Translation Adjustments | Total AOCI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $(11,378) | $3,245 | $(8,133) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 169 | (1,049) | (880) |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | 7,252 | — | 7,252 |
| Net change in AOCI | 7,421 | (1,049) | 6,372 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | (3,957) | 2,196 | (1,761) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 612 | (12,188) | (11,576) |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | 2,065 | — | 2,065 |
| Net change in AOCI | 2,677 | (12,188) | (9,511) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | (1,280) | (9,992) | (11,272) |
| Unrealized gain recognized in AOCI | 9,462 | 6,149 | 15,611 |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | (4,526) | — | (4,526) |
| Net change in AOCI | 4,936 | 6,149 | 11,085 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $3,656 | $(3,843) | $(187) |
- The gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments classified as hedges are reported in interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The table below presents the activity related to Hudson Pacific Properties, LP’s AOCI:
| Derivative Instruments | Currency Translation Adjustments | Total AOCI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $(11,485) | $3,239 | (8,246) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 171 | (1,064) | (893) |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | 7,360 | — | 7,360 |
| Net change in AOCI | 7,531 | (1,064) | 6,467 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | (3,954) | 2,175 | (1,779) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 597 | (12,375) | (11,778) |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | 2,097 | — | 2,097 |
| Net change in AOCI | 2,694 | (12,375) | (9,681) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | (1,260) | (10,200) | (11,460) |
| Unrealized gain recognized in AOCI | 9,729 | 6,325 | 16,054 |
| Reclassification from AOCI into income(1) | (4,656) | — | (4,656) |
| Net change in AOCI | 5,073 | 6,325 | 11,398 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 3,813 | (3,875) | $(62) |
- The gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments classified as hedges are reported in interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Non-controlling Interests
Common Units in the Operating Partnership
Common units of the operating partnership and shares of common stock of the Company have essentially the same economic characteristics, as they share equally in the total net income or loss distributions of the operating partnership. Investors who own common units have the right to cause the operating partnership to repurchase any or all of their common units for cash at a value equal to the then-current market value of one share of common stock. However, in lieu of such payment of cash, the Company may, at its election, issue shares of its common stock in exchange for such common units on aone-for-one basis.
Performance Units in the Operating Partnership
Performance units are partnership interests in the operating partnership. Each performance unit awarded will be deemed equivalent to an award of one share of common stock under the 2010 Plan, reducing the availability for other equity awards on aone-for-one basis. Under the terms of the performance units, the operating partnership will revalue its assets for tax purposes upon the occurrence of certain specified events and any increase in valuation from the time of grant until such event will be allocated first to the holders of performance units to equalize the capital accounts of such holders with the capital accounts of common unitholders. Subject to any agreed upon exceptions, once vested and having achieved parity with common unitholders, performance units are convertible into common units in the operating partnership on aone-for-one basis.
Ownership Interest in the Operating Partnership
The following table summarizes the ownership interest in the operating partnership, excluding unvested restricted units and unvested restricted performance units, as of:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company-owned common units in the operating partnership | 141,034,806 | 141,054,478 | 151,124,543 |
| Company’s ownership interest percentage | 98.0% | 98.5% | 98.8% |
| Non-controlling common units in the operating partnership(1) | 2,810,433 | 2,191,842 | 1,842,898 |
| Non-controlling ownership interest percentage | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
- Represents common units held by certain of the Company’s executive officers, directors and other outside investors. As of December 31, 2023, this amount represents both common units and performance units of 550,969 and 2,259,464, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, this amount represents both common units and performance units of 550,969 and 1,640,873, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, this amount represents both common units and performance units of 550,969 and 1,291,929, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021,618,591,348,944 and 521,815 performance units, respectively, vested related to various performance-based awards to our employees and directors.
Common Stock Activity
The Company has not completed any common stock offerings during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
The Company’s ATM program permits sales of up to $125.0 million of common stock. A cumulative total of $65.8 million has been sold as of December 31, 2023. The Company didnot utilize the ATM program during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company utilized the ATM program and sold 1,526,163 shares of common stock at sale prices ranging from $29.53 to $30.17 per share for total proceeds of $45.7 million, before transaction costs.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company is authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock up to a total of $250.0 million under the share repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 0.2 million shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $7.33 per share for $1.4 million, before transaction costs. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $17.65 per share for $37.2 million, before transaction costs. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $23.82 per share for $46.1 million, before transaction costs. Since the commencement of the program through December 31, 2023, a cumulative total of $214.7 million had been repurchased. Share repurchases are accounted for on the trade date. The Company may make repurchases under the program at any time in its discretion, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreements
On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into an uncollared accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement to purchase $100 million of its outstanding common stock. During the first quarter 2022, the Company made an initial payment of $100 million and received an initial delivery of approximately 3.3 million shares of common stock representing 85% of the total $100 million agreement based on the closing price of our common stock on the transaction date. Final settlement of the agreement occurred during the second quarter 2022 based on the daily volume-weighted average price during the measurement period, less a negotiated discount.
On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a collared ASR agreement to purchase $100 million of its outstanding common stock. During the first quarter 2022, the Company made an initial payment of $100 million and received an initial delivery of approximately 3.3 million shares of common stock based on an estimated cap price calculated using the daily volume-weighted average price during an initial hedge period. Final settlement of the agreement occurred during the third quarter 2022 based on the daily volume-weighted average price during the measurement period, subject to a floor and cap, less a negotiated discount.
At the conclusion of the ASR program in July 2022, a total of 8.1 million shares had been repurchased at an average price of $24.60.
Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Series C cumulative redeemable preferred stock relates to the 17,000,000 shares of our Series C preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. Holders of Series C preferred stock, when and as authorized by the board of directors of the Company, are entitled to cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 4.750% per annum of the $25.00 per share, equivalent to $1.1875 per annum per share. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the last day of December, March, June and September of each year. In addition to other preferential rights, the holders of Series C preferred stock are entitled to receive the liquidation preference, which is $25.00 per share, before the holders of common stock in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company’s affairs. Generally, shares of Series C preferred stock are not redeemable by the Company prior to November 16, 2026. However, upon the occurrence of a change of control, holders of the Series C preferred stock will have the right, (unless the Company has elected to redeem the Series C preferred stock) to convert into a specified number of shares of common stock. A complete description of the Series C preferred stock is contained in the Articles Supplementary which is included as Exhibit 3.7 to this Current Report on Form 10-K.
Dividends
The Board has historically declared dividends on a quarterly basis and the Company has paid the dividends during the quarters in which the dividends were declared. Declaration of any future dividends will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors after considering the Company’s obligations under its various financing agreements, projected taxable income, compliance with its debt covenants, long-term operating projections, expected capital requirements and the risks affecting the Company’s business. The following table summarizes dividends per share declared and paid for the periods presented:
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Common stock(1) | $0.375 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Common units(1) | $0.375 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Series A preferred units | $1.5625 | $1.5625 | $1.5625 |
| Series C preferred stock(2) | $1.1875 | $1.3359 | $— |
In September 2023, the Company temporarily suspended its quarterly common stock dividend. As a result, the common unit and performance unit dividends were also suspended.
Dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2022 include a $0.2968750 per share dividend declared and paid in each of the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2022 and a $0.1484375 per share dividend declared during the fourth quarter of 2021.
Taxability of Dividends
Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to stockholders, may differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes in the treatment of loss on extinguishment of debt, revenue recognition, compensation expense and the basis of depreciable assets and estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation.
The Company’s dividends related to its common stock will be classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes as follows (unaudited):
| Dividends · Capital Gains · Section 897 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Share | Total | Qualified | Total | Unrecaptured Section 1250 | Ordinary Dividends | Capital Gains | Return of Capital |
| 3/20/2023 | 3/30/2023 | $0.250000 | $0.000000 | $0.000000 | $0.250000 | $0.115922 | $0.000000 | $0.250000 | $0.000000 |
| 6/20/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 0.125000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.125000 | 0.057961 | 0.000000 | 0.125000 | 0.000000 |
| TOTALS | $0.375000 | $0.000000 | $0.000000 | $0.375000 | $0.173883 | $0.000000 | $0.375000 | $0.000000 | |
| 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 46.37% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% | ||
The Company’s dividends related to its 4.750% series C preferred stock will be classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes as follows (unaudited):
| Dividends · Capital Gains · Section 897 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Per Share | Total | Qualified | Total | Unrecaptured Section 1250 | Ordinary Dividends | Capital Gains | Return of Capital |
| 3/20/2023 | 3/30/2023 | $0.296875 | $0.000000 | $0.000000 | $0.296875 | $0.137658 | $0.000000 | $0.296875 | $0.000000 |
| 6/20/2023 | 6/30/2023 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.137658 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 |
| 9/19/2023 | 9/29/2023 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.137658 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 |
| 12/18/2023 | 12/28/2023 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.137658 | 0.000000 | 0.296875 | 0.000000 |
| TOTALS | $1.187500 | $0.000000 | $0.000000 | $1.187500 | $0.550632 | $0.000000 | $1.187500 | $0.000000 | |
| 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 46.37% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% | ||
- Segment Reporting
The Company’s reporting segments are based on the Company’s method of internal reporting, which classifies its operations intotwo reportable segments: (i) office properties and related operations and (ii) studio properties and related operations. The Company evaluates performance based upon net operating income of the segment operations. General and administrative expenses and interest expense are not included in segment profit as the Company’s internal reporting addresses these items on a corporate level. Asset information by segment is not reported because the Company does not use this measure to assess performance or make decisions to allocate resources; therefore, depreciation and amortization expense is not allocated among segments.
The table below presents the operating activity of the Company’s reportable segments:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Office segment | |||
| Office revenues | $812,375 | $852,700 | $795,370 |
| Office expenses | (312,018) | (308,668) | (280,334) |
| Office segment profit | 500,357 | 544,032 | 515,036 |
| Studio segment | |||
| Studio revenues | 139,922 | 173,524 | 101,465 |
| Studio expenses | (138,447) | (105,150) | (55,513) |
| Studio segment profit | 1,475 | 68,374 | 45,952 |
| TOTAL SEGMENT PROFIT | $501,832 | $612,406 | $560,988 |
| Segment revenues | $952,297 | $1,026,224 | $896,835 |
| Segment expenses | (450,465) | (413,818) | (335,847) |
| TOTAL SEGMENT PROFIT | $501,832 | $612,406 | $560,988 |
The table below is a reconciliation of net (loss) income to total profit from all segments:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| NET (LOSS) INCOME | $(170,700) | $(16,517) | $29,012 |
| General and administrative | 74,958 | 79,501 | 71,346 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 397,846 | 373,219 | 343,614 |
| Loss (income) from unconsolidated real estate entities | 3,902 | (943) | (1,822) |
| Fee income | (6,181) | (7,972) | (3,221) |
| Interest expense | 214,415 | 149,901 | 121,939 |
| Interest income | (2,182) | (2,340) | (3,794) |
| Management services reimbursement income—unconsolidated real estate entities | (4,125) | (4,163) | (1,132) |
| Management services expense—unconsolidated real estate entities | 4,125 | 4,163 | 1,132 |
| Transaction-related expenses | (1,150) | 14,356 | 8,911 |
| Unrealized loss (gain) on non-real estate investments | 3,120 | 1,440 | (16,571) |
| (Gain) loss on sale of real estate | (103,202) | 2,164 | — |
| Impairment loss | 60,158 | 28,548 | 2,762 |
| (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | (10,000) | — | 6,259 |
| Other expense (income) | 6 | (8,951) | 2,553 |
| Loss on sale of bonds | 34,046 | — | — |
| Income tax provision | $6,796 | $— | $— |
| TOTAL PROFIT FROM ALL SEGMENTS | $501,832 | $612,406 | $560,988 |
- Related Party Transactions
Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain of its executive officers, effective January 1, 2020, that provide for various severance and change in control benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
Cost Reimbursements from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities
The Company is reimbursed for certain costs incurred in managing certain of its unconsolidated real estate entities. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $4.1 million, $4.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of such reimbursement income in management services reimbursement income—unconsolidated real estate entities on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Related Party Leases
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is party to long-term operating lease agreements with an unconsolidated joint venture for office space and fitness and conference facilities. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to these lease obligations were $6.2 million and $6.4 million, respectively, as compared to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $6.1 million and $6.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2022. During each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $1.0 million of related rental expense in management services expense—unconsolidated real estate entities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations related to these leases.
- Commitments and Contingencies
Fund Investments
The Company invests in several non-real estate funds with an aggregate commitment to contribute up to $51.0 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has contributed $38.1 million to these funds, net of distributions, with $12.9 million remaining to be contributed.
Legal
From time to time, the Company is party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings arising out of, or incident to, the ordinary course of business. Management believes, based in part upon consultation with legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of all such claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. As of December 31, 2023, the risk of material loss from such legal actions impacting the Company’s financial condition or results from operations has been assessed as remote.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $3.1 million in outstanding letters of credit under the unsecured revolving credit facility. The letters of credit are primarily related to utility company security deposit requirements.
Contractual Obligations
The Company has entered into a number of construction agreements related to its development activities at various properties and its obligations under executed leases. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $108.3 million in related commitments.
- Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information for Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. and Hudson Pacific Properties, L.P. is included as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest | $197,599 | $133,869 | $112,043 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | |||
| Note payable issued as consideration in a business combination | $— | $160,000 | $— |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities for real estate investments | $87,779 | $150,408 | $193,521 |
| Lease liabilities recorded in connection with right-of-use assets | $2,117 | $100,805 | $26,824 |
| Ground lease remeasurement | $5,751 | $23,177 | $— |
| Earnout liability recognized as contingent consideration for business combination | $— | $— | $11,383 |
| Series C preferred stock dividend accrual | $— | $— | $2,281 |
- Subsequent Event
On February 8, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix SOFR at a rate of 4.125% effective as of February 9, 2024 through August 9, 2026 on $180.0 million of indebtedness, which amount corresponds to our unhedged portion of the loan secured by the Hollywood Media Portfolio.
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