UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ý☒ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the Fiscal Year Ended: | December 31, 20172021 |
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¨☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission File Number: | 001‑11954 (Vornado Realty Trust) |
Commission File Number: | 001‑34482 (Vornado Realty L.P.) |
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Commission File Number: | 001-11954 | (Vornado Realty Trust | Trust) |
Commission File Number: | 001-34482 | (Vornado Realty L.P.) |
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado Realty L.P.
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Vornado Realty Trust | Maryland | Maryland | | 22-1657560 |
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Vornado Realty L.P. | Delaware | Delaware | | 13-3925979 |
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888 Seventh Avenue, | New York, | New York | 10019 |
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(212) | 894-7000 |
(212) 894-7000 |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Registrant | | Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of Exchange on Which Registered |
Vornado Realty Trust | | Common Shares of beneficial interest, $.04 $.04 par value per share
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| | Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, no par value: liquidation preference $25.00 per share: | | | | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 6.625%5.40% Series GL | | VNO/PL | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 6.625%5.25% Series IM | | VNO/PM | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.70%5.25% Series KN | | VNO/PN | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.40%4.45% Series LO | | VNO/PO | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.25% Series M | | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Registrant | | Title of Each Class |
Vornado Realty Trust | | Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, liquidation preference $50.00 per share |
Vornado Realty L.P. | | Class A Units of Limited Partnership Interest |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: YES ý NO ¨Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: YES ¨ NO ýYes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: YES ¨ NO ýYes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: YES ¨ NO ýYes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Vornado Realty Trust: YES ý NO ¨Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: YES ý NO ¨Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Vornado Realty Trust: YES ý NO ¨Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: YES ý NO ¨Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S‑K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10‑K or any amendment to this Form 10‑K. ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated“accelerated filer,” “accelerated"non-accelerated filer,”" “smaller reporting company” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Vornado Realty Trust: YES ¨ NO ýYes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: YES ¨ NO ýYes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty Trust, i.e. by persons other than officers and trustees of Vornado Realty Trust, was $16,284,558,000$8,259,860,000 at June 30, 2017.2021.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, there were 189,983,858191,723,608 common shares of beneficial interest outstanding of Vornado Realty Trust.
There is no public market for the Class A units of limited partnership interest of Vornado Realty L.P. Based on the June 30, 20172021 closing share price of Vornado Realty Trust’s common shares, which are issuable upon redemption of the Class A units, the aggregate market value of the Class A units held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty L.P., i.e. by persons other than Vornado Realty Trust and its officers and trustees, was $897,361,000$515,447,000 at June 30, 2017.2021.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III: Portions of Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Vornado Realty Trust’s Shareholders to be held on May 17, 2018.19, 2022.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This report combines the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172021 of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Vornado” refer to Vornado Realty Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and references to the “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
The Operating Partnership is the entity through which we conduct substantially all of our business and own, either directly or through subsidiaries, substantially all of our assets. Vornado is the sole general partner and also a 93.5%92.6% limited partner of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Vornado has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management.
Under the limited partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, unitholders may present their Class A units for redemption at any time (subject to restrictions agreed upon at the time of issuance of the units that may restrict such right for a period of time). Class A units may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder. This one-for-one exchange ratio is subject to specified adjustments to prevent dilution. Vornado generally expects that it will elect to issue its common shares in connection with each such presentation for redemption rather than having the Operating Partnership pay cash. With each such exchange or redemption, Vornado’s percentage ownership in the Operating Partnership will increase. In addition, whenever Vornado issues common shares other than to acquire Class A units of the Operating Partnership, Vornado must contribute any net proceeds it receives to the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership must issue to Vornado an equivalent number of Class A units of the Operating Partnership. This structure is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT.
The Company believes that combining the Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Vornado and the Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:
•enhances investors’ understanding of Vornado and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
•eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation because a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both Vornado and the Operating Partnership; and
•creates time and cost efficiencies in the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.
The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Vornado and the Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. The financial results of the Operating Partnership are consolidated into the financial statements of Vornado. Vornado does not have any other significant assets, liabilities or operations, other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership, not Vornado, generally executes all significant business relationships other than transactions involving the securities of Vornado. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of Vornado. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for the net proceeds from equity offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the capital of the Operating Partnership in exchange for Class A units of partnership in the Operating Partnership, and the net proceeds of debt offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for debt securities of the Operating Partnership, as applicable, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company’s business. These capital sources may include working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the issuance of secured and unsecured debt and equity securities and proceeds received from the disposition of certain properties.
To help investors better understand the key differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership, certain information for Vornado and the Operating Partnership in this report has been separated, as set forth below:
•Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities;
Item 6. Selected Financial Data;
•Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes information specific to each entity, where applicable; and
•Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data which includes the following specific disclosures for Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.:
•Note 9.10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership Units
Interests•Note 10. Shareholders’11. Shareholders' Equity/Partners’Partners' Capital
•Note 13.14. Stock-based Compensation
•Note 17.18. Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit
Note 22. Summary of Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
This report also includes separate Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures sections separate Exhibit 12 computation of ratios, and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of Vornado and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that Vornado and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.
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(1)(1) These items are omitted in whole or in part because Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, will file a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after December 31, 2021, portions of which are incorporated by reference herein.
| These items are omitted in whole or in part because Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, will file a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after December 31, 2017, portions of which are incorporated by reference herein. |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward‑looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K. We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; and estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and operating partnership distributions. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it has had and may continue to have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economies and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time but the impact could be material. Moreover, you are cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Vornado is a fully‑integrated REIT and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, the Operating Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders isare dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 93.5%92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership atas of December 31, 2017.
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment comprised of (i) 37 office properties totaling over 11.1 million square feet, five multifamily properties with 3,133 units and five other assets totaling approximately 406,000 square feet and (ii) 18 future development assets totaling over 10.4 million square feet of estimated potential development density, and (iii) $412.5 million of cash ($275.0 million plus The Bartlett financing proceeds less transaction costs and other mortgage items) to JBG SMITH Properties ("JBGS"). On July 18, 2017, JBGS was combined with the management business and certain Washington, DC assets of The JBG Companies (“JBG”), a Washington, DC real estate company. Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. Mitchell Schear, former President of our Washington, DC business, is a member of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. We are providing transition services to JBGS initially including information technology, financial reporting and payroll services. The spin-off was effected through a tax-free distribution by Vornado to the holders of Vornado common shares of all of the common shares of JBGS at the rate of one JBGS common share for every two common shares of Vornado and the distribution by the Operating Partnership to the holders of its common units of all of the outstanding common units of JBG SMITH Properties LP (“JBGSLP”) at the rate of one JBGSLP common unit for every two common units of VRLP held of record. See JBGS’ Amendment No. 3 on Form 10 (File No. 1-37994) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2017 for additional information. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
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We currently own all or portions of:
New York:
•67 Manhattan operating properties consisting of:
20.3•20.6 million square feet of Manhattan office space in 3632 of the properties;
•2.7 million square feet of Manhattan street retail space in 7160 of the properties;
2,009•1,674 units in twelveeight residential properties;
The 1,700 room•Multiple development sites, including Hotel Pennsylvania located on Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street in the heart of the Penn Plaza district;Pennsylvania;
•A 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns sevensix properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.31.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building;building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens;
•Signage throughout the Penn District and Times Square; and
•Building Maintenance Services LLC ("BMS"), a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning and security services for our buildings and third parties.
Other Real Estate and Related Investments:
•The 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago;
•A 70% controlling interest in 555 California Street, a three-building office complex in San Francisco’s financial district aggregating 1.8 million square feet, known as the Bank of America Center;feet;
•A 25.0%25% interest in Vornado Capital Partners, our real estate fund (the "Fund"). We are the general partner and investment manager of the Fund;
A 32.5% interest in Toys “R” Us, Inc. (“Toys”), whichfund. The fund is in Chapter 11 bankruptcywind-down; and carried at zero in our consolidated balance sheets; and
•Other real estate and other investments.
OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value. We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area;
•developing and redeveloping our existing properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITION
We completed the following acquisition during 2017:2021:
•$230.0158 million upfront contribution forpurchase of our joint venture partner's 45% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (valuing the acquisitionproperty at $875 million, encumbered by $525 million of a 99-year leasehold of Farley Post Office (50.1% interest)
existing debt), increasing our ownership interest to 100%.
DISPOSITIONS
We completed the following sale transactions during 2017:2021:
•$137 million net proceeds from the sale of six condominium units at 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS");
•$6.0 billion spin-off100 million aggregate sale of our Washington, DC segment on July 17, 2017;three Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue;
•$155.075 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease;
•$28 million sale of property comprising501 Broadway by the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston, Massachusetts (21.2%Fund (25% interest); and
•$148.010 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of 800 Corporate Pointe in Culver City, CA (25% interest);
$23.9 million salea parcel of investments by India Property Fund (36.5% interest);
$18.7 million sale of our 25% interest in TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited, which substantially completes our sale of our investments in India; and
We received $50.0 million representing our interestland in the $150.0 million mezzanine loan owned by a joint venture in which we had a 33.3% ownership interest.Bronx, New York.
FINANCINGS
We completed the following financing transactions during 2017:2021:
•$1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility extended from January 2023 to January 2022 with two six-month extension options,April 2026, lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 0.89% from LIBOR plus 105 basis points to LIBOR plus 100 basis points.1.00%;
•$1.2 billion refinancing of 280 Park Avenue (50%555 California Street (70% interest);
•$500950 million refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the office portionAmericas (70% interest);
•$750 million green bond public offering of 731 Lexington (32.4% interest);senior unsecured notes;
•$500675 million repayment of theMART mortgage loan;
•$525 million refinancing of 330 Madison (25% interest);One Park Avenue;
•$450500 million public offeringmodification of 3.5% 7-year senior unsecured notes;the PENN 11 mortgage loan lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.95% from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement;
•$450350 million refinancing of 909 Third Avenue;
•$300 million issuance of 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares; and
•$300 million redemption of 2.5% senior unsecured notes;
$320 million issuance of 5.25%5.70% Series MK cumulative redeemable preferred shares and $470 million redemption of 6.625% Series G and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares in January 2018;
$271 million loan facility for the Moynihan Office Building (50.1% interest);
$220 million financing of The Bartlett (included in the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment);
$100 million loan facility for the refinancing of Lincoln Road (25% interest);
$44 million repayment of 1700 and 1730 M Street (included in the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment); and
$20 million refinancing of 50 West 57th Street (50% interest).
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DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
PENN District
We are constructing a residential condominium tower containing 397,000 salable square feet at 220 Central Park South. The development cost of this project (exclusive of land cost of $515 million) is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion, of which $890 million has been expended as of December 31, 2017.Farley
We are developing a 173,000 square foot Class A office building, located along the western edge of the High Line at 512 West 22nd Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (55.0% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $130,000,000, of which our share is $72,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $73,890,000 has been expended, of which our share is $40,640,000.
We are developing a 170,000 square foot office and retail building at 61 Ninth Avenue, located on the southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and 15th Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (45.1% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $152,000,000, of which our share is $69,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $105,281,000 has been expended, of which our share is $47,482,000.
We are developing a 34,000 square foot office and retail building at 606 Broadway, located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Houston Street in Manhattan (50.0% interest). The venture’s development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $60,000,000, of which our share is $30,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $34,189,000 has been expended, of which our share is $17,095,000.
AOur 95% joint venture in which we have a 50.1% ownership interest(5% is redevelopingowned by the historicRelated Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Post Office buildingand Retail, which will include a new Moynihan Train Hall and approximately 850,000845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 120,000115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $896,186,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,547,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"), within the footprint of PENN 1. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. will perform the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $380,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost for the PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $271,641,0002021, $309,437,000 of cash has been expended, of which our share is $136,092,000. The joint venture has also entered into a development agreement with Empire State Development (“ESD”) and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related Companies ("Related") each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB. expended.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 64,0001,795,000 square foot Class A(as expanded) office building, at 345 Montgomery Street, a partlocated on the west side of our 555 California Street complex in San Francisco (70.0% interest) located at the corner of CaliforniaSeventh Avenue between 31st and Pine33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $46,000,000,$750,000,000, of which our share is $32,000,000. As$161,066,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2017, $2,720,0002021.
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $31,481,000 of cash has been expended as of which our share is $1,904,000.December 31, 2021.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the Penn PlazaPENN District.
There can be no assurance that any of our development or redevelopmentthe above projects will commence, or if commenced, be completed, or completed on schedule or within budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
We have long believed a focus on environmental sustainability is responsible management of our business and important to our tenants. It has been central to Vornado's business strategy for over 10 years. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees is assigned with oversight of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) matters, which includes climate change risk. Environmental sustainability initiatives are carried out by a dedicated team of professionals that work directly with our business units.
Vornado is an industry leader in sustainability, owning and operating more than 27 million square feet of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings, representing 95% of our office portfolio, with over 23 million square feet at LEED Gold or Platinum. In 2021, we were selected as a global “Sector Leader” for all Office/Retail Diversified REITs in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ("GRESB"), ranked second among 94 responding listed companies in the United States and received the “Green Star” distinction for the ninth consecutive year. In 2020, we received the Leader in the Light Award by the National Association for Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) for the 11th consecutive year; were recognized as an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, with the Sustained Excellence distinction; and received the 2020 Leadership Award from the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC). We prioritize addressing climate change and in 2019 adopted a 10-year plan to make our buildings carbon neutral by 2030 (“Vision 2030”). Vision 2030 is a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable power. We rely on both existing and future technology, as well as meaningful stakeholder collaboration with our tenants, our employees, and our communities, to achieve this plan. Our commitment to carbon neutrality and associated emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative as consistent with a 1.5°C climate scenario, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.
We consider sustainability in all aspects of our business, including the design, construction, retrofit and ongoing maintenance and operations of our portfolio of buildings. We operate our buildings sustainably and efficiently by establishing best practices in energy and water consumption, carbon reduction, resource and waste management and ecologically sensitive procurement. Our policies, from 100% green cleaning to energy efficiency, are implemented across our entire portfolio. Mandatory sustainability training is required for all of our building operators and managers, and we undertake significant outreach with our tenants, employees and investors regarding Vornado’s sustainability programs and strategies.
In January 2022, the Compensation Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees approved the 2022 performance based long-term incentive plan which for the first time formally ties senior management compensation to achievement of certain ESG targets, including reductions in greenhouse emissions, achieving a specified GRESB score and targeting a higher percentage of LEED Gold or Platinum certified square footage.
We are committed to transparent reporting of sustainability performance indicators and publish an annual ESG Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative and aligned with the metrics codified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and recommendations set forth by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Further details on our environmental sustainability initiatives and strategy, including our Vision 2030 Roadmap, can be found in our 2020 ESG Report at (esg.vno.com). There can be no assurance that our Vision 2030 commitment will be achieved in the planned time frame. The ESG Report is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2021, we have approximately 3,224 employees, consisting of (i) 2,710 employees of Building Maintenance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning, security, and engineering services primarily to our New York properties, (ii) 235 employees in our corporate office, (iii) 161 employees in leasing and property management, and (iv) 118 employees of theMART. The foregoing does not include employees of partially owned entities.
Human capital management is critical to our success and our employees are the foundation of our human capital. To foster talent and growth, we provide training and continuing education, promote career and personal development, and encourage innovation and engagement.
Compensation, Benefits and Employees Wellbeing
To attract and retain the best-qualified talent and to help our employees stay healthy, balance their work and personal lives, and meet their financial and retirement goals, we offer competitive benefits including, but not limited to, market-competitive compensation, healthcare (medical, dental and vision coverage), a health savings account, 401(k) and employer match, dependent care flexible spending account, parental leave, adoption/surrogacy benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, subsidized gym memberships, employee wellness programs and incentives, in-workplace COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, onsite COVID-19 testing, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Talent Development
We promote career and personal development, provide training and continuing education, and encourage innovation and engagement. This includes tuition reimbursement for our employees’ continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of training and networking engagements.
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Culture and Engagement
Our employees are critical to our success, and we believe creating a positive and inclusive culture is essential to attracting and retaining engaged employees. We seek to retain our employees by actively engaging with our workforce and we solicit their feedback through our divisional leaders and employee surveys. We use their feedback to create and continually enhance programs that support their needs.
Through our volunteer program, Vornado Volunteers, employees are granted one day of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer for a cause of their choice.
Diversity and Inclusion
Vornado is a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers the individual and enriches the employment experience. We have published Equal Employment Opportunity “EEO” data since 2017 and have a broadly diverse workforce across both our corporate base as well as our BMS division. Our employee demographics data can be found on our ESG micro-site (esg.vno.com), which is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our diversity metrics set a baseline from where we constantly strive to improve.
Health and Wellness / COVID-19 Response
As a building owner and landlord to thousands of business tenants, we focus on maintaining and improving the health of our indoor environments, as well as communicating the value of our health and wellness programs with consistency and clarity to our stakeholders. We believe that consistent health programming and communications protocols not only mitigate health risks within our buildings, but they also create a responsible behavior framework for our employees, our tenants, and our visitors.
We responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with determination to ensure that our tenants, employees and visitors remain healthy and safe. We fortified many of our buildings with protections that include daily health screenings and questionnaires, social distancing and PPE requirements, enhanced HVAC and indoor air quality, and installed onsite COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations. This infrastructure is further reinforced with our green cleaning program and our on-site operations team.
Labor Relations
BMS employs and manages janitorial and security staff who are members of 32BJ SEIU and engineering staff who are members of Local 94 of the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO. Through our active participation in the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, we work collaboratively with both unions and consider our relations with our union employees to be very positive.
For additional information on human capital matters, please see our most recent ESG report, available for download on our website at www.vno.com and in digital format at esg.vno.com. This report and other information on our website are not incorporated by reference into and do not form any part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
COMPETITION
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See "Risk Factors" in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
SEGMENT DATA
We operate in the following reportable segments: New York and Other. Financial information related to these reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 20152019 is set forth in Note23 – Segment Information to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
SEASONALITY
Our revenues and expenses are subject to seasonality during the year which impacts quarterly net earnings, cash flows and funds from operations, and therefore impacts comparisons of the current quarter to the previous quarter. The New York segment has historically experienced higher utility costs in the first and third quarters of the year.
TENANTS ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 10% OF REVENUES
None of our tenants accounted for more than 10% of total revenues in any of the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 2015.
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CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
We do not base our acquisitions and investments on specific allocations by type of property. We have historically held our properties for long‑term investment; however, it is possible that properties in our portfolio may be sold or otherwise disposed of when circumstances warrant. Further, we have not adopted a policy that limits the amount or percentage of assets which could be invested in a specific property or property type. Generally our activities are reviewed and may be modified from time to time by Vornado’s Board of Trustees without the vote of our shareholders or Operating Partnership unitholders.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2017, we have approximately 3,989 employees, of which 290 are corporate staff. The New York segment has 3,551 employees, including2,788 employees of Building Maintenance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning, security and engineering services primarily to our New York properties and our former Washington, DC properties and 449 employees at the Hotel Pennsylvania. theMART has 148 employees. The foregoing does not include employees of partially owned entities.
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Our principal executive offices are located at 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019; telephone (212) 894‑7000.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q, Current Reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding officers, trustees or 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.vno.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on our website are copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Corporate Governance Guidelines. In the event of any changes to these charters or the code or guidelines, changed copies will also be made available on our website. Copies of these documents are also available directly from us free of charge. Our website also includes other financial and non-financial information, including certain non-GAAP financial measures, none of which is a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are also available free of charge from us, upon request.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS |
Material factors that may adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition are summarized below. We refer to the equity and debt securities of both Vornado and the Operating Partnership as our “securities” and the investors who own shares of Vornado or units of the Operating Partnership, or both, as our “equity holders.” The risks and uncertainties described herein may not be the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition. See “Forward-Looking Statements” contained herein on page 6.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRY
OUR INVESTMENTS ARE CONCENTRATED CURRENTLY IN THE NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA AND CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECTING THIS AREA GENERALLY COULD MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows have been and may continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact could be material to us.
Our business has been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The pandemic has resulted in governments and other authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and business closures. Existing and potential new variants make the on-going impact of the COVID-19 pandemic difficult to predict. If the virus continues to spread significantly in its current form or as a more contagious variant, governmental agencies and other authorities may order additional closures or impose further restrictions on businesses, which could negatively impact the financial condition of our tenants. The continuation of the pandemic could also have fundamental adverse effects on our business. Further delays in tenant return-to-work plans as a result of the continued risks of the pandemic and further dependence on work from home and flexible work arrangements may lead our office tenants to reassess their long-term physical space needs. Further, while many of the limitations and restrictions imposed on retailers during the onset of the pandemic have been lifted and/or eased, economic conditions, including a decline in Manhattan tourism since the onset of the virus, continue to adversely affect the financial health of our retail tenants. The impact of such conditions could cause retailers to reduce the number and size of their physical locations and further increase reliance on e-commerce. Over time, these factors could decrease the demand for office and retail space and ultimately decrease occupancy and/or rent levels across our portfolio, which may have a negative impact on our financial condition and/or access to capital. In addition, the value of our real estate assets may decline, which may result in non-cash impairment charges in future periods and the impact could be material. The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time. Given the dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows but the impact could be material.
A significant portion of our properties areis located currently in the New York City/New Jersey metropolitanCity Metropolitan area and areis affected by the economic cycles and risks inherent to this area.
In 2017,2021, approximately 89%88% of our net operating income ("NOI", a non-GAAP measure) came from properties located in the New York City metropolitan area. We may continue to concentrate a significant portion of our future acquisitions, development and developmentredevelopment in this area. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns and we cannot predict how economic conditions will impact this market in either the short or long term. Declines in the economy or declines in real estate markets in the New York City metropolitan area, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have hurt and could continue to hurt our financial performance and the value of our properties. In addition to the factors affecting the national economic condition generally, the factors affecting economic conditions in this region include:
•financial performance and productivity of the media, advertising, professional services, financial, technology, retail, insurance and real estate industries;
•business layoffs or downsizing;
•any oversupply of, or reduced demand for, real estate;
•industry slowdowns;
•relocations of businesses;
•changing demographics;
•increased telecommutingwork from home and use of alternative work places;
•changes in the number of domestic and international tourists to our markets (including as a result of changes in the relative strengths of world currencies)currencies and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic);
•the fiscal health of New York State and New York City governments and local transit authorities, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
•infrastructure quality; and
•changes in rates or the treatment of the deductibility of state and local taxes; andtaxes.
any oversupply of, or reduced demand for, real estate.
It is impossible for us to assessensure the accuracy of predictions of the future effectsor the effect of trends in the economic and investment climates of the geographic areas in which we concentrate, and more generally of the United States, or the real estate markets in these areas. Local, national or global economic downturns wouldcould negatively affect the value of our properties, our businesses and profitability.
We are subject to risks that affect the general and New York City retail environments.
Certain of our properties are Manhattan streetretail properties. In 2021, approximately 17%of our NOI is from Manhattan retail properties. As such, these properties are affected by the general and New York City retail environments, including office and residential occupancy rates, the level of consumer spending and consumer confidence, change in relative strengths of world currencies,Manhattan tourism, employer remote-working policies, the threat of terrorism, increasing competition from on-line retailers, other retailers, and outlet malls, retail websites and catalog companies and the impact of technological change upon the retail environment generally. Further, New York City tourism has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in international tourists, who comprise a major source of demand for our Manhattan retail tenants, has adversely affected such tenants. These factors could adversely affect the financial condition of our retail tenants, or result in the bankruptcy of such tenants, and the willingness of retailers to lease space in our retail locations.locations, which could have an adverse effect on the value of our properties, our business and profitability.
Our performance and the value of an investment in us are subject to risks associated with our real estate assets and with the real estate industry.
The value of our real estate and the value of an investment in us fluctuates depending on conditions in the general economy and the real estate business. These conditions may also adversely impact our revenues and cash flows.
The factors that affect the value of our real estate investments include, among other things:
•global, national, regional and local economic conditions;
•competition from other available space, including co-working space and sub-leases;
•local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;
•how well we manage our properties;
•the development and/or redevelopment of our properties;
•changes in market rental rates;
•the impact on our retail tenants and demand for retail space at our properties due to increased competition from online shopping;
•the timing and costs associated with property improvements and rentals;
•whether we are able to pass all or portions of any increases in operating costs through to tenants;
•changes in real estate taxes and other expenses;
•the ability of state and local governments to operate within their budgets;
•whether tenants and users such as customers and shoppers consider a property attractive;
•changes in consumer preferences adversely affecting retailers and retail store values;
•changes in space utilization by our tenants due to technology, economic conditions, and business environment;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attacks against, the United States or individual acts of violence in public spaces;
•trends in office real estate;
•availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all;
•inflation or deflation;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•our ability to obtain adequate insurance;
•changes in zoning laws and taxation;
•government regulation;
•potential liability under environmental or other laws or regulations;
•natural disasters;
•general competitive factors;
•climate change; and
•pandemics.
The rents or sales proceeds we receive and the occupancy levels at our properties may decline as a result of adverse changes in any of these factors. If rental revenues, sales proceeds and/or occupancy levels decline, we generally would expect to have less cash available for operating costs, to pay indebtedness and for distribution to equity holders. In addition, some of our major expenses, including mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs generally do not decline when the related rents decline and maintenance costs can increase substantially in an inflationary environment.
Real estate is a competitive business and that competition may adversely impact us.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Substantially all of our properties face competition from similar properties in the same market, which may adversely impact the rents we can charge at those properties and our results of operations.
Our commercial office properties are located primarily in highly developed areas of the New York metropolitan area. Manhattan is the largest office market in the United States. The number of competitive office properties in the New York metropolitan area, which may be newer or better located than our properties, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease office space at our properties and on the effective rents we are able to charge.
We depend on leasing space to tenants on economically favorable terms and collecting rent from tenants who may not be able to pay.
Our financial results depend significantly on leasing space in our properties to tenants on economically favorable terms. In addition, because a majority of our income comes from renting of real property, our income, funds available to pay indebtedness and funds available for distribution to equity holders will decrease if a significant number of our tenants cannot pay their rent or if we are not able to maintain occupancy levels on favorable terms. If a tenant does not pay its rent, we may not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal and other costs. Even if we are able to enforce our rights, a tenant may not have recoverable assets.
We may be adversely affected by trends in office real estate, including work from home trends.
In 2021, approximately 79% of our NOI is from our office properties. Work from home, flexible or hybrid work schedules, open workplaces, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing are becoming more common, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These practices may enable businesses to reduce their office space requirements. There is also an increasing trend among some businesses to utilize shared office spaces and co-working spaces. A continuation of the movement towards these practices could, over time, erode the overall demand for office space and, in turn, place downward pressure on occupancy, rental rates, cash flows and property valuations.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.
When our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, we may not be able to relet the space. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of renewal or reletting, considering among other things, rent and other concessions, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and distributions to equity holders could be adversely affected.
Bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants may decrease our revenue, net income and available cash.
From time to time, some of our tenants have declared bankruptcy, and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could cause us to suffer lower revenues and operational difficulties, including leasing the remainder of the property. As a result, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could result in decreased net income and funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to equity holders.
Terrorist attacks such as those of September 11, 2001 in New York City, may adversely affect the value of our properties and our ability to generate cash flow.
We have significant investments in large metropolitan areas, including the New York City, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. In response to a terrorist attack or the perceived threat of terrorism, tenants in these areas may choose to relocate their businesses to less populated, lower-profile areas of the United States that may be perceived to be less likely targets of future terrorist activity and fewer customers may choose to patronize businesses in these areas. This, in turn, would trigger a decrease in the demand for space in these areas, which could increase vacancies in our properties and force us to lease space on less favorable terms. Furthermore, we may experience increased costs in security, equipment and personnel. As a result, the value of our properties and the level of our revenues and cash flows could decline materially.
Natural disasters and the effects of climate change could have a concentrated impact on the areas where we operate and could adversely impact our results.
Our investments are concentrated in the New York, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Natural disasters, including earthquakes, storms, tornados, floods and hurricanes, could impactcause significant damage to our properties in these and otherthe surrounding environment or area. Potentially adverse consequences of “global warming,” including rising sea levels, could similarly have an impact on our properties and the economies of the metropolitan areas in which we operate. Potentially adverse consequencesGovernment efforts to combat climate change may impact the cost of “global warming” could similarly have an impact onoperating our properties. Over time, these conditions could result in declining demand for office space in our buildings or the inability of us to operate the buildings at all. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by
increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of energy at our properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our properties against such risks. The incurrence of these losses, costs or business interruptions may adversely affect our operating and financial results.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS’ VALUE AND INCOME FLUCTUATE DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS.
The value of real estate fluctuates depending on conditionsOur properties are located in urban areas, which means the general economy and the real estate business. These conditions may also adversely impact our revenues and cash flows.
The factors that affect the valuevitality of our real estate investments include, among other things:properties is reliant on sound transportation and utility infrastructure. If that infrastructure is compromised in any way by an extreme weather event, such a compromise could have an adverse impact on our local economies and populations, as well as on our tenants’ ability to do business in our buildings.
global, national, regionalOur properties are subject to transitional risks related to climate-related policy change.
De-carbonization of grid-supplied energy could lead to increased energy costs and local economic conditions;operating expenses for our buildings. Retrofitting our building systems to consume less energy could lead to increased capital costs. Buildings which consume fossil fuel onsite may be subject to penalties. In addition, the full transition of grid-supplied energy to renewable sources (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings.
competition from other available space;
local conditionsWe may become subject to costs, taxes or penalties, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage, such as an oversupply of spacea “carbon tax” and by local legislation such as New York City’s Local Law 97, which sets limits on carbon emissions in our buildings and imposes penalties if we exceed those limits, or a reductionlaws passed to impose limits or eliminate any onsite fossil fuel combustion in demand for real estate in the area;
how well we managenew construction and major renovations. These costs, taxes or penalties could increase our properties;
the development and/or redevelopment of our properties;
changes in market rental rates;
the timing and costs associated with property improvements and rentals;
whether we are able to pass all or portions of any increases in operating costs through to tenants;
changes in real estate taxes and other expenses;
whether tenants and users such as customers and shoppers consider a property attractive;
changes in consumer preferences adversely affecting retailers and retail store values;
changes in space utilization by our tenants due to technology, economic conditions and business environment;
decrease the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all;
inflation or deflation;
fluctuations in interest rates;
our ability to obtain adequate insurance;
changes in zoning laws and taxation;
government regulation;
consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attacks against, the United States or individual acts of violence in public spaces including retail centers;
potential liability under environmental or other laws or regulations;
natural disasters;
general competitive factors; and
climate changes.
The rents or sales proceeds we receive and the occupancy levels at our properties may decline as a result of adverse changes in any of these factors. If rental revenues, sales proceeds and/or occupancy levels decline, we generally would expect to have less cash available to pay indebtedness and for distributionour obligations or distribute to our equity holders. In addition, some of our major expenses, including mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs generally do not decline when the related rents decline.owners.
Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of an investment in our debt and equity securities.
There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space may decline nationwide, as it did in 2008 and 2009 dueChanges to the economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity and financial condition of our tenants.
Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities and access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of our securities.
U.S. federal tax reform legislation now and in the futurelaws could affect REITs generally, the geographic markets in which we operate, the trading of our shares and our results of operations, both positively and negatively, in ways that are difficult to anticipate.
The Tax Cutsrules dealing with U.S. federal, state and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Act”) represents sweeping tax reform legislation that makes significant changes to corporatelocal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and individual tax ratesby the IRS and the calculationTreasury Department. Changes to tax laws (which changes may have retroactive application) could adversely affect the taxation of taxes, as well as internationalREITs and their shareholders. We cannot predict whether, when, in what form, or with what effective dates, tax rules. As a REIT, we are generally not required to pay federal taxes otherwise applicable to regular corporations if we comply with the variouslaws, regulations and rulings may be enacted, promulgated or decided, or technical corrections made, which could result in an increase in our, or our shareholders’, tax regulations governing REITs. Shareholders, however, are generally required to pay taxes on REIT dividends. The 2017 Act and future tax reform legislation could impact our share priceliability or how shareholders and potential investors view an investment in REITs. For example, the decrease in corporate tax ratesrequire changes in the 2017 Act could decrease the attractiveness of the REIT structure relative to companies that are not organized as REITs. In addition, while certain elements of the 2017 Act do not impact us directly as a REIT, they could impact the geographic marketsmanner in which we operate as well as our tenants in ways, both positive and negative, that are difficultorder to anticipate. For example, the limitation in the 2017 Act on the deductibility of certain state and local taxes may make operating in jurisdictions that impose such taxes at higher rates less desirable than operating in jurisdictions imposing such taxes at lower rates. The overall impact of the 2017 Act also depends on the future interpretations and regulations that may be issued by U.S. tax authorities, and it is possible that future guidance could adversely impact us.
Real estate is a competitive business.
We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends.
Competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of acquisition opportunities available to us and increase the costs of those acquisitions.
We may acquire properties when we are presented with attractive opportunities. We may face competition for acquisition opportunities from other well-capitalized investors, including publicly traded and privately held REITs, private real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial institutions, life insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension trusts, partnerships and individual investors which may adversely affect us by causing us the inability to acquire a desired property or cause an increase in the purchase price for such acquisition property.
If we are unable to successfully acquire additional properties, our ability to grow our business could be adversely affected. In addition,minimize increases in the cost of acquisition opportunities could adversely affect our results of operations.
We depend on leasing space to tenants on economically favorable terms and collecting rent from tenants who may not be able to pay.
Our financial results depend significantly on leasing space in our properties to tenants on economically favorable terms. In addition, because a majority of our income comes from renting of real property, our income, funds available to pay indebtedness and funds available for distribution to equity holders will decrease if a significant number of our tenants cannot pay their rent or iftax liability. If such changes occur, we are not able to maintain occupancy levels on favorable terms. If a tenant does not pay its rent, we may not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal and other costs. During periods of economic adversity, there may be an increase in the number of tenants that cannot pay their rent and an increase in vacancy rates.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.
When our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, we may not be able to relet the space. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of renewal or reletting, taking into account among other things, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we
incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and distributions to equity holders could be adversely affected.
Bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants may decrease our revenue, net income and available cash.
From time to time, some of our tenants have declared bankruptcy, and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could cause us to suffer lower revenues and operational difficulties, including leasing the remainder of the property. As a result, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could result in decreased revenue, net income and funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to equity holders.
We may incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws and environmental contamination may impair our ability to lease and/or sell real estate.
Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment, including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. Under some environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardouspay additional taxes on our assets or toxic substances released at a property. The owner income and/or operator may also be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by those parties because of the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of the release of the substances or caused the release. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may also impair our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. Other laws and regulations govern indoor and outdoor air quality including those that can require the abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of damage, demolition, renovation or remodeling and also govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. The maintenance and removal of lead paint and certain electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are also regulated by federal and state laws. We are also subject to risks associated with human exposure to chemical or biological contaminants such as molds, pollens, viruses and bacteria which, above certain levels, can be alleged to be connected to allergic or other health effects and symptoms in susceptible individuals. Our predecessor companies may be subject to similar liabilitiesadditional restrictions. These increased tax costs could, among other things, adversely affect the trading price for activitiesour common shares, our financial condition, our results of those companies inoperations and the past. We could incur fines for environmental compliance and be held liableamount of cash available for the costspayment of remedial action with respect to the foregoing regulated substances or related claims arising out of environmental contamination or human exposure to contamination at or from our properties.dividends.
Each of our properties has been subject to varying degrees of environmental assessment. To date, these environmental assessments have not revealed any environmental condition material to our business. However, identification of new compliance concerns or undiscovered areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, human exposure to contamination or changes in clean-up or compliance requirements could result in significant costs to us.
In addition, we may become subject to costs or taxes, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage (such as a “carbon tax”). These costs or taxes could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations or distribute to equity holders.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIES
We face risks associated with our tenants being designated “Prohibited Persons” by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and similar requirements.property acquisitions.
Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 and other laws, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”) maintains a list of persons designated as terrorists or who are otherwise blocked or banned (“Prohibited Persons”) from conducting business or engaging in transactionsWe have acquired in the United Statespast and thereby restrictsintend to continue to pursue the acquisition of properties and portfolios of properties, including, but not limited to, large portfolios that could increase our doing business with such persons. In addition, our leases, loanssize and other agreements may require us to comply with OFAC and related requirements, and any failure to do so may result in a breach of such agreements. If a tenant or other party with whom we conduct business is placed on the OFAC list or is otherwise a party with whom we are prohibited from doing business, we may be required to terminate the lease or other agreement. Any such termination could result in a loss of revenue or otherwise negatively affect our financial results and cash flows.
Our business and operations would suffer in the event of system failures.
Despite system redundancy, the implementation of security measures and the existence of a disaster recovery plan for our internal information technology systems, our systems are vulnerable to damages from any number of sources, including computer viruses, unauthorized access, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication failures. Any system failure or accident that causes interruptions in our operations could result in a material disruptionalterations to our business. We may also incur additional costs to remedy damages caused by such disruptions.
The occurrence of cyber incidents, or a deficiency in our cyber security, could negatively impact our business by causing a disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information, and/or damage to our business relationships or reputation, all of which could negatively impact our financial results.
We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, persons who access our systems from inside or outside our organization,capital structure. Our acquisition activities and other significant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Our IT networks and related systemstheir success are essentialsubject to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations (including managing our building systems) and, in some cases, may be critical to the operations of certain of our tenants. Althoughfollowing risks:
•even if we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of IT networks and related systems, and we have implemented various measures to manage the risk ofenter into an acquisition agreement for a security breach or disruption, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed to not be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly,property, we may be unable to anticipate these techniquescomplete that acquisition after making a non-refundable deposit and incurring certain other acquisition-related costs;
•we may be unable to obtain or assume financing for acquisitions on favorable terms or at all;
•acquired properties may fail to implement adequate security barriersperform as expected;
•the actual costs of repositioning, redeveloping or maintaining acquired properties may be greater than our estimates and may require significantly greater time and attention of management than anticipated;
•the acquisition agreement will likely contain conditions to closing, including completion of due diligence investigations to our satisfaction or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.
A security breach or other significant disruption involvingconditions that are not within our IT networks and related systems could disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems and therefore our operations and/or those of certain of our tenants; result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of, proprietary, confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or others,control, which others could use to compete against us or which could expose us to damage claims by third-parties for disruptive, destructive or otherwise harmful purposes and outcomes; result in our inability to maintain the building systems relied upon by our tenants for the efficient use of their leased space; require significant management attention and resources to remedy any damages that result; subject us to claims for breach of contract, damages, credits, penalties or termination of leases or other agreements; or damage our reputation among our tenants and investors generally. Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.satisfied;
We maintain general liability insurance•acquired properties may be located in new markets where we may face risks associated with limitsa lack of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, and all risk property and rental value insurance with limitsmarket knowledge or understanding of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coveragethe local economy, lack of $180,000,000 per occurrence andbusiness relationships in the aggregate, subject toarea, costs associated with opening a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for terrorism actsnew regional office and unfamiliarity with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrencelocal governmental and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which expires in December 2020.permitting procedures;
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,976,000 ($1,601,000 for 2018) and 17% (18% for 2018) of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, •we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Compliance or failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act or other safety regulations and requirements could result in substantial costs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. From time to time persons have asserted claims against us with respect to some of our properties under the ADA, but to date such claims have not resulted in any material expense or liability. If, under the ADA, we are required to make substantial alterations and capital expenditures in one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to equity holders.
Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures that will affect our cash flow and results of operations.
Changes in the method pursuant to which the LIBOR rates are determined and potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 may affect our financial results.
The chief executive of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), which regulates LIBOR, has recently announced that the FCA intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. It is not possible to predict the effect of these changes, other reforms or the establishment of alternative reference rates in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Furthermore, in the United States, efforts to identify a set of alternative U.S. dollar reference interest rates include proposals by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. On August 24, 2017, the Federal Reserve Board requested public comment on a proposal by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in cooperation with the Office of Financial Research, to produce three new reference rates intended to serve as alternatives to LIBOR. These alternative rates are based on overnight repurchase agreement transactions secured by U.S. Treasury Securities. The Federal Reserve Bank said that the publication of these alternative rates is targeted to commence by mid-2018.
Any changes announced by the FCA, including the FCA Announcement, other regulators or any other successor governance or oversight body, or future changes adopted by such body, in the method pursuant to which the LIBOR rates are determined may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in the reported LIBOR rates. If that were to occur, the level of interest payments we incur may change. In addition, although certain of our LIBOR based obligations provide for alternative methods of calculating the interest rate payable on certain of our obligations if LIBOR is not reported, which include requesting certain rates from major reference banks in London or New York, or alternatively using LIBOR for the immediately preceding interest period or using the initial interest rate, as applicable, uncertainty as to the extent and manner of future changes may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher than, lower than or that do not otherwise correlate over time with the interest rates and/or payments that would have been made on our obligations if LIBOR rate was available in its current form.
WE MAY ACQUIRE OR SELL ASSETS OR ENTITIES OR DEVELOP PROPERTIES. OUR FAILURE OR INABILITY TO CONSUMMATE THESE TRANSACTIONS OR MANAGE THE RESULTS OF THESE TRANSACTIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS.
We may acquire, develop or redevelop real estate and acquire related companies and this may create risks.
We may acquire, develop or redevelop properties or acquire real estate related companies when we believe doing so is consistent with our business strategy. We may not succeed in (i) developing, redeveloping or acquiring real estatethrough the acquisition of the ownership entity subjecting us to the risks of that entity and real estate related companies; (ii) completing these activities on time or within budget; or (iii) leasing or selling developed, redeveloped or acquired properties at amounts sufficient to cover our costs. Competition in these activities could also significantly increase our costs. Difficulties in integrating acquisitions may prove costly or time-consuming and could divert management’s attention. Acquisitions or developments in new markets or industries where we do not have the same level of market knowledge may result in weaker than anticipated performance. We may also abandon acquisition or development opportunities that we have begun pursuing and consequently fail to recover expenses already incurred. Furthermore, we may be exposed to the liabilities of properties or companies acquired, some of which we may not be aware of at the time of acquisition. acquisition; and
•we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations, and this could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Any delay or failure on our part to identify, negotiate, finance and consummate such acquisitions in a timely manner and on favorable terms, or operate acquired properties to meet our financial expectations, could impede our growth and have an adverse effect on us, including our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the market value of our securities.
We are exposed to risks associated with property redevelopment and repositioning that could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations.
We continue to engage in redevelopment and repositioning activities with respect to our properties, and, accordingly, we are subject to certain risks, which could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations. These risks include, without limitation, (i) the availability and pricing of financing on favorable terms or at all; (ii) the availability and timely receipt of zoning and other regulatory approvals; (iii) the potential for the fluctuation of occupancy rates and rents at redeveloped properties, which may result in our investment not being profitable; (iv) start up, repositioning and redevelopment costs may be higher than anticipated; (v) cost overruns, especially in an inflationary environment, and untimely completion of construction (including risks beyond our control, such as weather or labor conditions, material shortages or supply chain delays); (vi) the potential that we may fail to recover expenses already incurred if we abandon development or redevelopment opportunities after we begin to explore them; (vii) the potential that we may expend funds on and devote management time to projects which we do not complete; (viii) the inability to complete leasing of a property on schedule or at all, resulting in an increase in carrying or redevelopment costs; (ix) the possibility that properties will be leased at below expected rental rates and (x) to the extent the redevelopment activities are conducted in partnership with third parties, the possibility of disputes with our joint venture development partners and the potential that we miss certain project milestone deadlines. These risks could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and could prevent the initiation or the completion of redevelopment activities or the ultimate rents achieved on new developments, any of which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the market value of our common shares and ability to satisfy our principal and interest obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions. The announcement of such a material acquisition may result in a rapid and significant decline in the price of our securities.
We are continuously looking atFrom time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material transactionsacquisitions that we believe will maximize shareholder value. However, an announcement by us of one or more significant acquisitions could result in a quick and significant decline in the price of our securities.
It may be difficult to buy and sell real estate quickly,timely, which may limit our flexibility.
Real estate investments are relatively difficult to buy and sell quickly.illiquid. Consequently, we may have limited ability to varydispose of assets in our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions.conditions which could have an adverse effect on our sources of working capital and our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.
We may not be able to effectively operate our business if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel due to a tight labor market and COVID-19 vaccine mandate in areas in which we operate.
Our success depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. Currently, the U.S. job market is experiencing labor shortages and employee resignations at record levels. Factors impacting the labor shortage include continued fears of COVID-19, enhanced unemployment insurance benefits, people leaving the workforce entirely, higher pay from competitors, demand for flexible working hours and remote work, and many other factors. The increased ability of employees in the workforce to work from home or in other remote work arrangements has made it and may continue to make it more difficult for us to compete in the job market. In addition, we may find it difficult to attract and retain employees in New York City, where our corporate office and a significant portion of our properties are located, due to the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate beginning in December 2021. Our inability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to operate our business.
Significant inflation could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Increased inflation could adversely affect us by increasing costs of land, construction and renovation. In a highly inflationary environment, we may be unable to raise rental rates at or above the rate of inflation, which could reduce our profit margins. In addition, our cost of labor and materials could increase, which could have an adverse impact on our business or financial results. While increases in most operating expenses at our properties can be passed on to our office and retail tenants, some tenants have fixed reimbursement charges and expenses at our residential properties may not be able to be passed on to residential tenants. Unreimbursed increased operating expenses may reduce cash flow available for payment of mortgage debt and interest and for distributions to shareholders.
We may not be permitted to dispose of certain properties or pay down the debt associated with those properties when we might otherwise desire to do so without incurring additional costs. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn similar returns.
As part of an acquisition of a property, or a portfolio of properties, we may agree, and in the past have agreed, not to dispose of the acquired properties or reduce the mortgage indebtedness for a long-term period, unless we pay certain of the resulting tax costs of the seller. These agreements could result in us holding on to properties that we would otherwise sell and not pay down or refinance. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn returns similar to those generated by the assets that were sold.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make investments in companies over which we do not have sole control. Some of these companies operate in industries with different risks than investing and operating real estate.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make, investments in companies that we may not control, including, but not limited to, Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”), Toys “R” Us, Inc. (“Toys”), Urban Edge Properties (“UE”), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (“PREIT”),our Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, and other equity and loan investments. Although these businesses generally have a significant real estate component, some of them operate in businesses that are different from investing and operating real estate, including operating or managing toy stores.estate. Consequently, we are subject to operating and financial risks of those industries and to the risks associated with lack of control, such as having differing objectives than our partners or the entities in which we invest, or becoming involved in disputes, or competing directly or indirectly with these partners or entities. In addition, we rely on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may adversely affect us.
We are subject to risks involved in real estate activity through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds.
Our investment in Toys has in the pastWe currently own properties through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds with other persons and entities and may in the future result in increased seasonalityacquire or own properties through joint ventures and volatility infunds when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. Joint venture and fund investments involve risk, including: the possibility that our reported earnings.
We carry our Toys investment at zero. As a result,partners might refuse to make capital contributions when due and therefore we no longer record our equity in Toys' income or loss. Because Toys is a retailer, its operations subject usmay be forced to the risks of a retail company that are different than those presented by our other lines of business. The business of Toys is highly seasonal and substantially all of Toys net income is generated in its fourth quarter. It is possible thatmake contributions to maintain the value of Toysthe property; that we may increase and we could again resume recordingbe responsible to our equity in Toys' incomepartners for indemnifiable losses; that our partners might at any time have business or loss, which would increaseeconomic goals that are inconsistent with ours; that third parties may be hesitant or refuse to transact with the seasonality and volatilityjoint venture or fund due to the identity of our reported earnings.
Our decisionpartners; and that our partners may be in a position to dispose of real estate assetstake action or withhold consent contrary to our recommendations, instructions or requests. We and our respective joint venture partners may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell, put right or forced sale arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partner’s interest, or to sell the underlying asset, at a time when we otherwise would change the holding period assumptionnot have initiated such a transaction, without our consent or on unfavorable terms. In some instances, joint venture and fund partners may have competing interests in our valuation analyses,markets that could create conflicts of interest. These conflicts may include compliance with the REIT requirements, and our REIT status could be jeopardized if any of our joint ventures or funds do not operate in compliance with REIT requirements. To the extent our partners do not meet their obligations to us or our joint ventures or funds, or they take action inconsistent with the interests of the joint venture or fund, we may be adversely affected.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDEBTEDNESS AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of an investment in our debt and equity securities.
There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space typically declines nationwide due to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which could result in material impairment losses andmay adversely affect our liquidity and financial results.
We evaluate real estate assets for impairment based on the projected cash flow of the asset over our anticipated holding period. If we change our intended holding period, due to our intention to sell or otherwise dispose of an asset, then under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, we must reevaluate whether that asset is impaired. Depending on the carrying value of the property at the time we change our intention and the amount that we estimate we would receive on disposal, we may record an impairment loss that would adversely affect our financial results. This loss could be material tocondition, including our results of operations, inand the period that it is recognized.
We invest in marketable equity securities. The valueliquidity and financial condition of these investmentsour tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities and access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs may decline as a resultmaterially affect our financial condition and results of operating performance or economic or market conditions.
We invest in marketable equity securities of publicly-traded companies, such as Lexington Realty Trust. As of December 31, 2017, our marketable securities have an aggregate carrying amount of $182,752,000, at market. Significant declines inoperations and the value of these
investments due to, among other reasons, operating performance or economic or market conditions, may result in the recognition of impairment losses which could be material.
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE GIVES RISE TO OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RISKS.
our securities.
We may not be able to obtain capital to make investments.
We depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business. This is because one of the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for a REIT is that it distributes 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders. This, in turn, requires the Operating Partnership to make distributions to its unitholders. There is a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on the willingness of third parties to lend or make equity investments and on conditions in the capital markets generally. Although we believe that we will be able to finance any investments we may wish to make in the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance that new financing will be available or available on acceptable terms. For information about our available sources of funds, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” and the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We depend on dividends and distributions from our direct and indirect subsidiaries. The creditors and preferred equity holders of these subsidiaries are entitled to amounts payable to them by the subsidiaries before the subsidiaries may pay any dividends or distributions to us.
Substantially all of Vornado’s assets are held through its Operating Partnership that holds substantially all of its properties and assets through subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by its subsidiaries, and in turn, substantially all of Vornado’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by the Operating Partnership. The creditors of each of Vornado’s direct and indirect subsidiaries are entitled to payment of that subsidiary’s obligations to them, when due and payable, before distributions may be made by that subsidiary to its equity holders. Thus, the Operating Partnership’s ability to make distributions to its equity holders depends on its subsidiaries’ ability first to satisfy their obligations to their creditors and then to make distributions to the Operating Partnership. Likewise, Vornado’s ability to pay dividends to its holders of common and preferred shares
depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to make distributions to Vornado.
Furthermore, the holders of preferred units of the Operating Partnership are entitled to receive preferred distributions before payment of distributions to the Operating Partnership’s equity holders, including Vornado. Thus, Vornado’s ability to pay cash dividends to its equity holders and satisfy its debt obligations depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to its equity holders, including Vornado. As of December 31, 2017,2021, there were fourthree series of preferred units of the Operating Partnership not held by Vornado with a total liquidation value of $56,010,000.
$53,223,000.
In addition, Vornado’s participation in any distribution of the assets of any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries upon the liquidation, reorganization or insolvency is only after the claims of the creditors, including trade creditors and preferred equity holders, are satisfied.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness that could affect our future operations.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, our consolidated mortgages and unsecured indebtedness, excluding related premium, discount and deferred financing costs, net, totaled $9.8$8.7 billion. We are subject to the risks normally associated with debt financing, including the risk that our cash flow from operations will be insufficient to meet our required debt service. Our debt service costs generally will not be reduced if developments in the market or at the property,our properties, such as the entry of new competitors or the loss of major tenants, cause a reduction in the income from the property.our properties. Should such events occur, our operations may be adversely affected. If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and income from such property is insufficient to pay that indebtedness, the property could be foreclosed upon by the mortgagee resulting in a loss of income and a decline in our total asset value.
We have outstanding debt, and the amount of debt and its cost may increase and refinancing may not be available on acceptable terms.
We rely on both secured and unsecured, variable rate and non-variable rate debt to finance acquisitions and development activities and for working capital. If we are unable to obtain debt financing or refinance existing indebtedness upon maturity, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. In addition, the cost of our existing debt may increase, especially in the case of a rising interest rate environment, and we may not be able to refinance our existing debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable
terms. If the cost or amount of our indebtedness increases or we cannot refinance our debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, we are at risk of credit ratingsrating downgrades and default on our obligations that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect results of operations.
The interest rate hedge instruments we use to manage some of our exposure to interest rate volatility involve risk and counterparties may fail to perform under these arrangements. In addition, these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes and when existing interest rate hedges terminate, we may incur increased costs in implementing further interest rate hedges. Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect our results of operations.
Covenants in our debt instruments could adversely affect our financial condition and our acquisitions and development activities.
The mortgages on our properties contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the applicable lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage. Our unsecured indebtedness and debt that we may obtain in the future may contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including covenants that limit our ability to incur debt based upon the level of our ratio of total debt to total assets, our ratio of secured debt to total assets, our ratio of EBITDA to interest expense, and fixed charges, and that require us to maintain a certain levelratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants. In addition, failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt instrument, and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from such other sources or give possession of a secured property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be available only on unattractive terms.
A downgrade in our credit ratings could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Our credit rating and the credit ratings assigned to our debt securities and our preferred shares could change based upon, among other things, our results of operations and financial condition. These ratings are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies, and any rating could be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant such action. Moreover, these credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our common shares or any other securities. If any of the credit rating agencies that have rated our securities downgrades or lowers its credit rating, or if any credit rating agency indicates that it has placed any such rating on a “watch list” for a possible downgrading or lowering, or otherwise indicates that its outlook for that rating is negative, such action could have a material adverse effect on our costs and availability of funding, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, the trading/redemption price of our securities, and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends and distributions to our equity holders.
RISK RELATED TO OUR ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE
Vornado’s Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “declaration of trust”) sets limits on the ownership of its shares.
Generally, for Vornado to maintain its qualification as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Vornado may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of Vornado’s taxable year. The Internal Revenue Code defines “individuals” for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Under Vornado’s declaration of trust, as amended, no person may own more than 6.7% of the outstanding common shares of any class, or 9.9% of the outstanding preferred shares of any class, with some exceptions for persons who held common shares in excess of the 6.7% limit before Vornado adopted the limit and other persons approved by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. In addition, our declaration of trust includes restrictions on ownership of our common shares and preferred shares to preserve our status as a "domestically controlled qualified investment entity" within the meaning of Section 897 (h)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. These restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of equity holders.
The Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) contains provisions that may reduce the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
The MGCL imposes conditions and restrictions on certain “business combinations” (including, among other transactions, a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance of equity securities) between a Maryland REIT and certain persons who beneficially own at least 10% of the corporation’s stock (an “interested shareholder”). Unless approved in advance by the board of trustees of the trust, or otherwise exempted by the statute, such a business combination is prohibited for a period of five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. After such five-year period, a business combination with an interested shareholder must be: (a) recommended by the board of trustees of the trust, and (b) approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote and (ii) two-thirds of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote which are not held by the interested shareholder with whom the business combination is to be effected, unless, among other things, the trust’s common shareholders receive a “fair price” (as defined by the statute) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for his or her shares.
In approving a transaction, Vornado’s Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board of Trustees. Vornado’s Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution exempting any business combination between Vornado and any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates. As a result, any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates may be able to enter into business combinations with Vornado that may not be in the best interest of our equity holders. With respect to business combinations with other persons, the business combination provisions of the MGCL may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders. The business combination statute may discourage others from trying to acquire control of Vornado and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our declaration of trust or bylaws, to implement certain takeover defenses, including adopting a classified board or increasing the vote required to remove a trustee. Such takeover defenses may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us under the circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then current market price.
Vornado may issue additional shares in a manner that could adversely affect the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
Vornado’s declaration of trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to:
•cause Vornado to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares;
•classify or reclassify, in one or more series, any unissued preferred shares;
•set the preferences, rights and other terms of any classified or reclassified shares that Vornado issues; and
•increase, without shareholder approval, the number of shares of beneficial interest that Vornado may issue.
Vornado’s Board of Trustees could establish a series of preferred shares whose terms could delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado, and therefore of the Operating Partnership, or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders, although Vornado’s Board of Trustees does not now intend to establish a series of preferred shares of this kind. Vornado’s declaration of trust and bylaws contain other provisions that may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders.
We may change our policies without obtaining the approval of our equity holders.
Our operating and financial policies, including our policies with respect to acquisitions of real estate or other companies, growth, operations, indebtedness, capitalization, dividends and distributions, are exclusively determined by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. Accordingly, our equity holders do not control these policies.
Steven Roth and Interstate Properties may exercise substantial influence over us. They and some of Vornado’s other trustees and officers have interests or positions in other entities that may compete with us.
As of December 31, 2021, Interstate Properties, a New Jersey general partnership, and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 6.9% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.1% of the common stock of Alexander’s, which is described below. Steven Roth, David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr. are the three partners of Interstate Properties. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
Because of these overlapping interests, Mr. Roth and Interstate Properties and its partners may have substantial influence over Vornado, and therefore over the Operating Partnership. In addition, certain decisions concerning our operations or financial structure may present conflicts of interest among Messrs. Roth, Mandelbaum and Wight and Interstate Properties and our other equity holders. In addition, Mr. Roth, Interstate Properties and its partners, and Alexander’s currently and may in the future engage in a wide variety of activities in the real estate business which may result in conflicts of interest with respect to matters affecting us, such as which of these entities or persons, if any, may take advantage of potential business opportunities, the business focus of these entities, the types of properties and geographic locations in which these entities make investments, potential competition between business activities conducted, or sought to be conducted, competition for properties and tenants, possible corporate transactions such as acquisitions and other strategic decisions affecting the future of these entities.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate Properties pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. See Note 22 – Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
There may be conflicts of interest between Alexander’s and us.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s. Alexander’s is a REIT that has six properties, which are located in the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition to the 2.2% that they indirectly own through Vornado, Interstate Properties, which is described above, and its partners owned 26.1% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s as of December 31, 2021. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s and general partners of Interstate Properties. Ms. Mandakini Puri and Dr. Richard West are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
We manage, develop and lease Alexander’s properties under management, development and leasing agreements under which we receive annual fees from Alexander’s. These agreements are described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON SHARES AND OPERATING PARTNERSHIP CLASS A UNITS
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate.
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate widely as a result of several factors, many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market is subject to fluctuations in the share prices and trading volumes that affect the market prices of the shares of many companies. These broad market fluctuations have in the past and may in the future adversely affect the market price of Vornado’s common shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s Class A units. In particular, the market price of our common shares has been further adversely impacted since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors include:
•our financial condition and performance;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
•our dividend policy;
•the reputation of REITs and real estate investments generally and the attractiveness of REIT equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, and fixed income securities;
•uncertainty and volatility in the equity and credit markets;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
•failure to meet analysts’ revenue or earnings estimates;
•speculation in the press or investment community;
•strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
•the extent of institutional investor interest in us;
•the extent of short-selling of Vornado common shares and the shares of our competitors;
•fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of our competitors;
•general financial and economic market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for office REITs and other real estate related companies and the New York City real estate market;
•domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance;
•changes in tax laws and rules; and
•all other risk factors addressed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A significant decline in Vornado’s stock price could result in substantial losses for our equity holders.
Vornado has many shares available for future sale, which could hurt the market price of its shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s units.
The interests of equity holders could be diluted if we issue additional equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, Vornado had authorized but unissued 58,276,392 common shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value, and 58,387,098 preferred shares of beneficial interest, no par value; of which 20,859,593common shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership units, convertible securities and employee stock options and 11,200,000 preferred shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of preferred Operating Partnership units. Any shares not reserved may be issued from time to time in public or private offerings or in connection with acquisitions. In addition, common and preferred shares reserved may be sold upon issuance in the public market after registration under the Securities Act or under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or other available exemptions from registration. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of Vornado’s common and preferred shares or Operating Partnership Class A and preferred units will have on the market prices of our securities.
In addition, under Maryland law, Vornado’s Board of Trustees has the authority to increase the number of authorized shares without shareholder approval.
Loss of our key personnel could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our common shares and Operating Partnership Class A units.
We are dependent on the efforts of Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado. While we believe that we could find a replacement for him and other key personnel, the loss of their services could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our securities.
RISKS RELATED TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Vornado may fail to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT and may be required to pay federal income taxes at corporate rates.
rates, which could adversely impact the value of our common shares.
Although we believe that Vornado will remain organized and will continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, Vornado may fail to remain so qualified. Qualifications are governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations and depend on various facts and circumstances that are not entirely within our control. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may significantly change the relevant tax laws and/or the federal income tax consequences of qualifying as a REIT. If, with respect to any taxable year, Vornado fails to maintain its qualification as a REIT and does not qualify under statutory relief provisions, Vornado could not deduct distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would have to pay federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates. The federal income tax payable would include any applicable alternative minimum tax. If Vornado had to pay federal income tax, the amount of money available to distribute to equity holders and pay its indebtedness would be reduced for the year or years involved, and Vornado would not be required to make distributions to shareholders in that taxable year and in future years until it was able to qualify as a REIT and did so. In addition, Vornado would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost, unless Vornado were entitled to relief under the relevant statutory provisions.
Our failure to qualify as a REIT could impact our ability to expand our business and raise capital and adversely affect the value of our common shares.
We may face possible adverse federal tax audits and changes in federal tax laws, which may result in an increase in our tax liability.
In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone or may undergo tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended. We cannot predict if or when any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation, or administrative interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective and any such law, regulation, or interpretation may take effect retroactively. Vornado, its taxable REIT subsidiaries, and our security holders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation.
We may face possible adverse state and local tax audits and changes in state and local tax law.
Because Vornado is organized and qualifies as a REIT, it is generally not subject to federal income taxes, but we are subject to certain state and local taxes. In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone, or are currently undergoing, tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions in the ongoing audits, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance on the specific point at issue. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
From time to time changes in state and local tax laws or regulations are enacted, which may result in an increase in our tax liability. TheA shortfall in tax revenues for states and municipalities in recent yearswhich we operate may lead to an increase in the frequency and size of such changes.changes including changes in laws, regulations and administration of property and transfer taxes. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income. These increased tax costs could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and the amount of cash available for the payment of dividends and distributions.distributions to our security holders.
Compliance or failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other safety regulations and requirements could result in substantial costs.
LossADA generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain Federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the Federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. From time to time persons have asserted claims against us with respect to some of our key personnel could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our common shares and Operating Partnership Class A units.
We are dependent on the efforts of Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado. While we believe that we could find a replacement for him and other key personnel, the loss of their services could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our securities.
VORNADO’S CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE LAW MAY HINDER ANY ATTEMPT TO ACQUIRE US.
Vornado’s Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “declaration of trust”) sets limits on the ownership of its shares.
Generally, for Vornado to maintain its qualification as a REITproperties under the Internal Revenue Code,ADA, but to date such claims have not more than 50%resulted in value ofany material expense or liability. If, under the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Vornado may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of Vornado’s taxable year. The Internal Revenue Code defines “individuals” for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentenceADA, we are required to include some types of entities. Under Vornado’s declaration of trust, as amended, no person may own more than 6.7% of the outstanding common shares of any class, or 9.9% of the outstanding preferred shares of any class, with some exceptions for persons who held common shares in excess of the 6.7% limit before Vornado adopted the limitmake substantial alterations and other persons approved by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. These restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of equity holders.
The Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) contains provisions that may reduce the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
The MGCL imposes conditions and restrictions on certain “business combinations” (including, among other transactions, a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance of equity securities) between a Maryland REIT and certain persons who beneficially own at least 10% of the corporation’s stock (an “interested shareholder”). Unless approved in advance by the board of trustees of the trust, or otherwise exempted by the statute, such a business combination is prohibited for a period of five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. After such five-year period, a business combination with an interested shareholder must be: (a) recommended by the board of trustees of the trust, and (b) approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote and (ii) two-thirds of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote which are not held by the interested shareholder with whom the business combination is to be effected, unless, among other things, the trust’s common shareholders receive a “fair price” (as defined by the statute) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for his or her shares.
In approving a transaction, Vornado’s Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board of Trustees. Vornado’s Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution exempting any business combination between Vornado and any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates. As a result, any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates may be able to enter into business combinations with Vornado that may not be in the best interest of our equity holders. With respect to business combinations with other persons, the business combination provisions of the MGCL may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders. The business combination statute may discourage others from trying to acquire control of Vornado and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
Vornado may issue additional shares in a manner that could adversely affect the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
Vornado’s declaration of trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to:
cause Vornado to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares;
classify or reclassify,capital expenditures in one or more series,of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to equity holders.
Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures that will affect our cash flow and results of operations.
We may incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws and environmental contamination may impair our ability to lease and/or sell real estate.
Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment, including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. Under some environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property. The owner or operator may also be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by those parties because of the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of the release of the substances or caused the release. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may also impair our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. Other laws and regulations govern indoor and outdoor air quality including those that can require the abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of damage, demolition, renovation or remodeling and govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. The maintenance and removal of lead paint and certain electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are also regulated by federal and state laws. We are also subject to risks associated with human exposure to chemical or biological contaminants such as molds, pollens, viruses and bacteria which, above certain levels, can be alleged to be connected to allergic or other health effects and symptoms in susceptible individuals. Our predecessor companies may be subject to similar liabilities for activities of those companies in the past. We could incur fines for environmental compliance and be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to the foregoing regulated substances or related claims arising out of environmental contamination or human exposure to contamination at or from our properties.
Each of our properties has been subject to varying degrees of environmental assessment. To date, these environmental assessments have not revealed any unissued preferred shares;environmental condition material to our business. However, identification of new compliance concerns or undiscovered areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, human exposure to contamination or changes in clean-up or compliance requirements could result in significant costs to us.
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GENERAL RISKS
The occurrence of cyber incidents, or a deficiency in our cyber security, as well as other disruptions of our IT networks and related systems, could negatively impact our business by causing a disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information, and/or damage to our business relationships or reputation, all of which could negatively impact our financial results.
We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the preferences, rightsInternet, malware, ransomware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, persons who access our systems from inside or outside our organization, and other termssignificant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Although we have not experienced cyber incidents that are individually, or in the aggregate, material, we have experienced cyber attacks in the past, which have thus far been mitigated by preventative, detective, and responsive measures that we have put in place. Our IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations (including managing our building systems) and, in some cases, may be critical to the operations of certain of our tenants. Although we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of IT networks and related systems, and we have implemented various measures to manage the risk of a security breach or disruption, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. Unauthorized parties, whether within or outside our company, may disrupt or gain access to our systems, or those of third parties with whom we do business, through human error, misfeasance, fraud, trickery, or other forms of deceit, including break-ins, use of stolen credentials, social engineering, phishing, computer viruses or other malicious codes, and similar means of unauthorized and destructive tampering. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed to not be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.
A security breach or other significant disruption involving our IT networks and related systems could disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems and therefore our operations and/or those of certain of our tenants; result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of, proprietary, confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or others, which others could use to compete against us or which could expose us to damage claims by third-parties for disruptive, destructive or otherwise harmful purposes and outcomes; result in our inability to maintain the building systems relied upon by our tenants for the efficient use of their leased space; require significant management attention and resources to remedy any classifieddamages that result; may require payments to the attackers; subject us to litigation claims for breach of contract, damages, credits, fines, penalties, governmental investigations and enforcement actions or reclassified shares that Vornado issues;termination of leases or other agreements; or damage our reputation among our tenants and investors generally. Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
increase, without shareholder approval,A cyber attack or systems failure could interfere with our ability to comply with financial reporting requirements, which could adversely affect us. A cyber attack could also compromise the confidential information of our employees, tenants, customers and vendors. A successful attack could disrupt and materially affect our business operations, including damaging relationships with tenants, customers and vendors. Any compromise of our information security systems could also result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, damage to our reputation, loss or misuse of the information (which may be confidential, proprietary and/or commercially sensitive in nature) and a loss of confidence in our security measures, which could harm our business.
Competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of sharesacquisition opportunities available to us and increase the costs of beneficial interest that Vornado may issue.
Vornado’s Board of Trustees could establish a series of preferred shares whose terms could delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado, and therefore of the Operating Partnership, or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders, although Vornado’s Board of Trustees does not now intend to establish a series of preferred shares of this kind. Vornado’s declaration of trust and bylaws contain other provisions that may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders.
those acquisitions.
We may change our policies without obtaining the approval of our equity holders.
Our operatingacquire properties when we are presented with attractive opportunities. We may face competition for acquisition opportunities from other well-capitalized investors, including publicly traded and financial policies, including our policies with respect to acquisitions ofprivately held REITs, private real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial institutions, life insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension trusts, partnerships and individual investors, which may adversely affect us because that competition may cause an increase in the purchase price for a desired acquisition property or other companies, growth, operations, indebtedness, capitalization, dividends and distributions, are exclusively determined by Vornado’s Boardresult in a competitor acquiring the desired property instead of Trustees. Accordingly, our equity holders do not control these policies.
OUR OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Steven Roth and Interstate Properties may exercise substantial influence over us. They and some of Vornado’s other trustees and officers have interests or positions in other entities that may compete with us.
If we are unable to successfully acquire additional properties, our ability to grow our business could be adversely affected. In addition, increases in the cost of acquisition opportunities could adversely affect our results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by the discontinuation of London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR").
On March 5, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced that USD LIBOR will no longer be published after June 30, 2023. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") has been identified by market participants as the preferred alternative to USD LIBOR in derivatives and other financial contracts. Our new floating rate loans entered into after December 31, 2021 no longer reference to LIBOR rates and instead reference to SOFR or another floating rate.
As of December 31, 2017, Interstate Properties,2021, we had approximately $6.7 billion of consolidated outstanding debt indexed to LIBOR. $2.2 billion of this debt is subject to interest rate swaps that convert the floating rates to a New Jersey general partnership, and its partners owned an aggregatefixed interest rate. In the transition from the use of approximately 7.2%LIBOR
to SOFR or other alternatives, the level of the common shares of Vornado and 26.2% of the common stock of Alexander’s, which is described below. Steven Roth, David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr. are the three partners of Interstate Properties. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Wight and Mandelbaum are Trustees of Vornado and also Directors of Alexander’s.
Because of these overlapping interests, Mr. Roth and Interstate Properties and its partnersinterest payments we incur may have substantial influence over Vornado, and therefore over the Operating Partnership.change. In addition, although certain decisions concerningof our operations or financial structure may present conflictsLIBOR based obligations provide for alternative methods of calculating the interest among Messrs. Roth, Mandelbaumrate payable (including transition to an alternative benchmark rate) if LIBOR is not reported and Wightwe have been entering into amendments to certain of our financing agreements to provide for alternative benchmark rates if LIBOR is discontinued, uncertainty as to the extent and Interstate Properties and our other equity holders. In addition, Mr. Roth, Interstate Properties and its partners, and Alexander’s currently and may in themanner of future engage in a wide variety of activities in the real estate business whichchanges may result in conflictsinterest rates and/or payments that are higher than or lower than or that do not otherwise correlate over time with the interest rates and/or payments that would have been made on our obligations if LIBOR was available in its current form. Use of alternative interest rates or other LIBOR reforms could result in increased volatility or a tightening of credit markets which could adversely affect our ability to obtain cost-effective financing. In addition, the transition of our existing LIBOR financing agreements to alternative benchmarks may result in unanticipated changes to the overall interest rate paid on our liabilities.
Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to matters affectinga portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,785,910 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us such as whichto maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these entitiesagreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or persons, if any, may take advantage of potential business opportunities, the business focus of these entities, the types ofrefinance our properties and geographic locations in which these entities make investments, potential competition between business activities conducted, or sought to be conducted, competition for properties and tenants, possible corporate transactions such as acquisitions and other strategic decisions affecting the future of these entities.expand our portfolio.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate Properties under a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. See Note 21 – Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There may be conflicts of interest between Alexander’s and us.
As of December 31, 2017, we owned 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s. Alexander’s is a REIT that has seven properties, which are located in the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition to the 2.3% that they indirectly own through Vornado, Interstate Properties, which is described above, and its partners owned 26.2% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s as of December 31, 2017. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Wight and Mandelbaum are Trustees of Vornado and also Directors of Alexander’s and general partners of Interstate Properties. Dr. Richard West is a Trustee of Vornado and a Director of Alexander’s. In addition, Joseph Macnow, our Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, is the Treasurer of Alexander’s and Matthew Iocco, our Executive Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer, is the Chief Financial Officer of Alexander’s.
We manage, develop and lease Alexander’s properties under management and development agreements and leasing agreements under which we receive annual fees from Alexander’s. See Note 21 – Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND THE MARKET FOR THOSE SHARES GIVE RISE TO VARIOUS RISKS.
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate.
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate widely as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market is subject to fluctuations in the share prices and trading volumes that affect the market prices of the shares of many companies. These broad market fluctuations have in the past and may in the future adversely affect the market price of Vornado’s common shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s Class A units. Among those factors are:
our financial condition and performance;
the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
our dividend policy;
the reputation of REITs and real estate investments generally and the attractiveness of REIT equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, and fixed income securities;
uncertainty and volatility in the equity and credit markets;
fluctuations in interest rates;
changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
failure to meet analysts’ revenue or earnings estimates;
speculation in the press or investment community;
strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
the extent of institutional investor interest in us;
the extent of short-selling of Vornado common shares and the shares of our competitors;
fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of our competitors;
general financial and economic market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for REITs and other real estate related companies;
domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance;
changes in tax laws and rules; and
all other risk factors addressed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A significant decline in Vornado’s stock price could result in substantial losses for our equity holders.
Vornado has many shares available for future sale, which could hurt the market price of its shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s units.
The interests of equity holders could be diluted if we issue additional equity securities. As of December 31, 2017, Vornado had authorized but unissued, 60,016,142 common shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value and 72,116,023 preferred shares of beneficial interest, no par value; of which 19,666,004 common shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership units, convertible securities and employee stock options and 11,200,000 preferred shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of preferred Operating Partnership units. Any shares not reserved may be issued from time to time in public or private offerings or in connection with acquisitions. In addition, common and preferred shares reserved may be sold upon issuance in the public market after registration under the Securities Act or under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or other available exemptions from registration. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of Vornado’s common and preferred shares or Operating Partnership Class A and preferred units will have on the market prices of our securities.
In addition, under Maryland law, Vornado’s Board of Trustees has the authority to increase the number of authorized shares without shareholder approval.
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ITEM 1B. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS |
There are no unresolved comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We operate in two reportable segments: New York and Other. The following pages provide details of our real estate properties as of December 31, 2017.2021.
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| | Square Feet |
NEW YORK SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
One Penn Plaza (ground leased through 2098) | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 92.5 | % | | 2,530,000 |
| | — |
| | 2,530,000 |
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1290 Avenue of the Americas | | 70.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 2,114,000 |
| | — |
| | 2,114,000 |
|
Two Penn Plaza | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 98.7 | % | | 1,634,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,634,000 |
|
909 Third Avenue (ground leased through 2063) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 97.6 | % | | 1,347,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,347,000 |
|
Independence Plaza, Tribeca (1,327 units)(1) | | 50.1 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 97.7 | % | (2) | 1,245,000 |
| | 12,000 |
| | 1,257,000 |
|
280 Park Avenue(1) | | 50.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 97.4 | % | | 1,254,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,254,000 |
|
770 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 1,160,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,160,000 |
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Eleven Penn Plaza | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 99.2 | % | | 1,152,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,152,000 |
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90 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 98.3 | % | | 961,000 |
| | — |
| | 961,000 |
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One Park Avenue(1) | | 55.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 99.1 | % | | 939,000 |
| | — |
| | 939,000 |
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888 Seventh Avenue (ground leased through 2067) | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 97.3 | % | | 889,000 |
| | — |
| | 889,000 |
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100 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 98.2 | % | | 855,000 |
| | — |
| | 855,000 |
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Moynihan Train Hall/Farley Building(1) | | 50.1 | % | | Office/Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 850,000 |
| | 850,000 |
|
330 Madison Avenue(1) | | 25.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 98.1 | % | | 846,000 |
| | — |
| | 846,000 |
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330 West 34th Street (ground leased through 2149) | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 92.6 | % | | 709,000 |
| | — |
| | 709,000 |
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85 Tenth Avenue(1) | | 49.9 | % | | Office/Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 627,000 |
| | — |
| | 627,000 |
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650 Madison Avenue(1) | | 20.1 | % | | Office/Retail | | 91.1 | % | | 593,000 |
| | — |
| | 593,000 |
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350 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 571,000 |
| | — |
| | 571,000 |
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150 East 58th Street (ground leased through 2098) | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 94.3 | % | | 542,000 |
| | — |
| | 542,000 |
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7 West 34th Street (1) | | 53.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 98.8 | % | | 479,000 |
| | — |
| | 479,000 |
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33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 99.6 | % | | 471,000 |
| | — |
| | 471,000 |
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595 Madison Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 91.5 | % | | 325,000 |
| | — |
| | 325,000 |
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640 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 91.8 | % | | 314,000 |
| | — |
| | 314,000 |
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50-70 W 93rd Street (326 units)(1) | | 49.9 | % | | Residential | | 95.1 | % | | 283,000 |
| | — |
| | 283,000 |
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Manhattan Mall | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 97.4 | % | | 256,000 |
| | — |
| | 256,000 |
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40 Fulton Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 88.1 | % | | 251,000 |
| | — |
| | 251,000 |
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4 Union Square South | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 206,000 |
| | — |
| | 206,000 |
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260 Eleventh Avenue (ground leased through 2114) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 100.0 | % | | 184,000 |
| | — |
| | 184,000 |
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512 W 22nd Street(1) | | 55.0 | % | | Office | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 173,000 |
| | 173,000 |
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61 Ninth Avenue (ground leased through 2115)(1) | | 45.1 | % | | Office/Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 |
| | 147,000 |
| | 170,000 |
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825 Seventh Avenue | | 51.2 | % | | Office (1) /Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 169,000 |
| | — |
| | 169,000 |
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1540 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 160,000 |
| | — |
| | 160,000 |
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608 Fifth Avenue (ground leased through 2033) | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 99.9 | % | | 137,000 |
| | — |
| | 137,000 |
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Paramus | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 94.7 | % | | 129,000 |
| | — |
| | 129,000 |
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666 Fifth Avenue Retail Condominium | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 114,000 |
| | — |
| | 114,000 |
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1535 Broadway (Marriott Marquis - retail and signage) (ground and building leased through 2032) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Theatre | | 98.1 | % | | 106,000 |
| | — |
| | 106,000 |
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57th Street (2 buildings)(1) | | 50.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 87.9 | % | | 103,000 |
| | — |
| | 103,000 |
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689 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 91.7 | % | | 98,000 |
| | — |
| | 98,000 |
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478-486 Broadway (2 buildings) (10 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 100.0 | % | (2) | 85,000 |
| | — |
| | 85,000 |
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150 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 78,000 |
| | — |
| | 78,000 |
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510 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 66,000 |
| | — |
| | 66,000 |
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655 Fifth Avenue | | 92.5 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 57,000 |
| | — |
| | 57,000 |
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155 Spring Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 93.6 | % | | 50,000 |
| | — |
| | 50,000 |
|
3040 M Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 44,000 |
| | — |
| | 44,000 |
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435 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 43,000 |
| | — |
| | 43,000 |
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692 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 36,000 |
| | — |
| | 36,000 |
|
606 Broadway | | 50.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 34,000 |
| | 34,000 |
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697-703 Fifth Avenue (St. Regis - retail) | | 74.3 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 26,000 |
| | — |
| | 26,000 |
|
715 Lexington Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 35.9 | % | | 23,000 |
| | — |
| | 23,000 |
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NEW YORK SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
PENN 1 (ground leased through 2098)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 82.4 | % | | 2,290,000 | | | 257,000 | | | 2,547,000 | |
1290 Avenue of the Americas | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.6 | % | | 2,120,000 | | | — | | | 2,120,000 | |
PENN 2 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 428,000 | | | 1,192,000 | | | 1,620,000 | |
909 Third Avenue (ground leased through 2063)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 96.7 | % | | 1,350,000 | | | — | | | 1,350,000 | |
280 Park Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.1 | % | | 1,264,000 | | | — | | | 1,264,000 | |
Independence Plaza, Tribeca (1,327 units)(2) | | 50.1 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 1,249,000 | | | 8,000 | | | 1,257,000 | |
770 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,182,000 | | | — | | | 1,182,000 | |
PENN 11 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,153,000 | | | — | | | 1,153,000 | |
90 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 956,000 | | | — | | | 956,000 | |
One Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 96.9 | % | | 944,000 | | | — | | | 944,000 | |
888 Seventh Avenue (ground leased through 2067)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.6 | % | | 887,000 | | | — | | | 887,000 | |
100 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.3 | % | | 859,000 | | | — | | | 859,000 | |
Farley Office and Retail (ground and building leased through 2116)(1) | | 95.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 756,000 | | | 89,000 | | | 845,000 | |
330 West 34th Street (65.2% ground leased through 2149)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 74.2 | % | | 725,000 | | | — | | | 725,000 | |
85 Tenth Avenue(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Office / Retail | | 89.6 | % | | 638,000 | | | — | | | 638,000 | |
650 Madison Avenue(2) | | 20.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.3 | % | | 601,000 | | | — | | | 601,000 | |
350 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.8 | % | | 581,000 | | | — | | | 581,000 | |
150 East 58th Street(4) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 88.3 | % | | 545,000 | | | — | | | 545,000 | |
33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 92.4 | % | | 498,000 | | | — | | | 498,000 | |
7 West 34th Street(2) | | 53.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 477,000 | | | — | | | 477,000 | |
595 Madison Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 81.4 | % | | 332,000 | | | — | | | 332,000 | |
640 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.9 | % | | 315,000 | | | — | | | 315,000 | |
50-70 West 93rd Street (324 units)(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Residential | | 96.3 | % | | 283,000 | | | — | | | 283,000 | |
Manhattan Mall | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 18.3 | % | | 257,000 | | | — | | | 257,000 | |
40 Fulton Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.7 | % | | 251,000 | | | — | | | 251,000 | |
260 Eleventh Avenue (ground leased through 2114)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.5 | % | | 209,000 | | | — | | | 209,000 | |
4 Union Square South | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 204,000 | | | — | | | 204,000 | |
61 Ninth Avenue (2 buildings) (ground leased through 2115)(1)(2) | | 45.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.5 | % | | 192,000 | | | — | | | 192,000 | |
512 West 22nd Street(2) | | 55.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.6 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
825 Seventh Avenue | | 51.2 | % | | Office(2) / Retail | | 44.7 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
1540 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 79.9 | % | | 161,000 | | | — | | | 161,000 | |
Paramus | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 85.2 | % | | 129,000 | | | — | | | 129,000 | |
666 Fifth Avenue (2)(5) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 114,000 | | | — | | | 114,000 | |
1535 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 98.2 | % | | 107,000 | | | — | | | 107,000 | |
57th Street (2 buildings)(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 83.9 | % | | 103,000 | | | — | | | 103,000 | |
689 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.9 | % | | 98,000 | | | — | | | 98,000 | |
478-486 Broadway (2 buildings) (10 units)(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 33,000 | | | 56,000 | | | 89,000 | |
150 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
510 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 51.5 | % | | 66,000 | | | — | | | 66,000 | |
655 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 57,000 | | | — | | | 57,000 | |
155 Spring Street(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 88.6 | % | | 50,000 | | | — | | | 50,000 | |
435 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 43,000 | | | — | | | 43,000 | |
See notes on page 25.
27.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES – CONTINUED
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NEW YORK SEGMENT – CONTINUED Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
1131 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 |
| | — |
| | 23,000 |
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40 East 66th Street (5 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 84.1 | % | (2) | 23,000 |
| | — |
| | 23,000 |
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131-135 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 |
| | — |
| | 23,000 |
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828-850 Madison Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 18,000 |
| | — |
| | 18,000 |
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443 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 |
| | — |
| | 16,000 |
|
484 Eighth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 16,000 |
| | 16,000 |
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334 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 73.3 | % | (2) | 15,000 |
| | — |
| | 15,000 |
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304 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | n/a |
| | 9,000 |
| | 4,000 |
| | 13,000 |
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677-679 Madison Avenue (8 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 90.4 | % | (2) | 13,000 |
| | — |
| | 13,000 |
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431 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 |
| | — |
| | 10,000 |
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138-142 West 32nd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 35.3 | % | | 8,000 |
| | — |
| | 8,000 |
|
148 Spring Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 |
| | — |
| | 8,000 |
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150 Spring Street (1 unit) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 100.0 | % | (2) | 7,000 |
| | — |
| | 7,000 |
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966 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 |
| | — |
| | 7,000 |
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488 Eighth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 6,000 |
| | — |
| | 6,000 |
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267 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 6,000 |
| | 6,000 |
|
968 Third Avenue (1) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | n/a |
| | 6,000 |
| | — |
| | 6,000 |
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265 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 3,000 |
| | 3,000 |
|
486 Eighth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 3,000 |
| | 3,000 |
|
137 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 3,000 |
| | — |
| | 3,000 |
|
339 Greenwich | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 |
| | — |
| | 8,000 |
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Other (34 units) | | 80.6 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 85.8 | % | (2) | 57,000 |
| | 36,000 |
| | 93,000 |
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Hotel Pennsylvania | | 100.0 | % | | Hotel | | n/a |
| | 1,400,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,400,000 |
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731 Lexington Avenue(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Office/Retail | | 99.9 | % | | 1,063,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,063,000 |
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Rego Park II, Queens(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 99.9 | % | | 609,000 |
| | — |
| | 609,000 |
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Rego Park I, Queens(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 343,000 |
| | — |
| | 343,000 |
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The Alexander Apartment Tower, Queens (312 units)(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Residential | | 94.6 | % | | 255,000 |
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| | 255,000 |
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Flushing, Queens(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 167,000 |
| | — |
| | 167,000 |
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Paramus, New Jersey (30.3 acres ground leased through 2041)(1) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Rego Park III, Queens (3.2 acres)(1) | | 32.4 | % | | n/a | | n/a |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Total New York Segment | | | | | | 97.4 | % | | 28,381,000 |
| | 1,284,000 |
| | 29,665,000 |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 97.2 | % | | 22,478,000 |
| | 661,000 |
| | 23,139,000 |
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NEW YORK SEGMENT – CONTINUED Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
692 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 64.4 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
606 Broadway | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
697-703 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 44.8 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 26,000 | | | — | | | 26,000 | |
1131 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
131-135 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
715 Lexington Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | 12,000 | | | 22,000 | |
537 West 26th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 17,000 | | | — | | | 17,000 | |
443 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
334 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 14,000 | | | — | | | 14,000 | |
304 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 13,000 | | | — | | | 13,000 | |
431 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | — | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
759-771 Madison Avenue (40 East 66th Street) (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Residential | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
138-142 West 32nd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
148 Spring Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 72.7 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
339 Greenwich Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
150 Spring Street (1 unit) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 74.2 | % | (3) | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
966 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
968 Third Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
137 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 3,000 | | | — | | | 3,000 | |
57th Street(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Eighth Avenue and 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)(8) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (3 buildings) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
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Alexander's, Inc.: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
731 Lexington Avenue(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 1,056,000 | | | 23,000 | | | 1,079,000 | |
Rego Park II, Queens (6.6 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 84.4 | % | | 480,000 | | | 135,000 | | | 615,000 | |
Rego Park I, Queens (4.8 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 260,000 | | | 78,000 | | | 338,000 | |
The Alexander Apartment Tower, Queens (312 units)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Residential | | 95.2 | % | | 255,000 | | | — | | | 255,000 | |
Flushing, Queens (1.0 acre ground leased through 2037)(1)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 167,000 | | | — | | | 167,000 | |
Rego Park III, Queens (3.2 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total New York Segment | | | | | | 91.8 | % | | 25,445,000 | | | 1,850,000 | | | 27,295,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 91.3 | % | | 20,086,000 | | | 1,683,000 | | | 21,769,000 | |
See notes on page 25.27.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES – CONTINUED
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OTHER SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
theMART: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail / Trade show / Showroom | | 88.8 | % | | 3,673,000 | | | — | | | 3,673,000 | |
Piers 92 and 94 (New York) (ground and building leased through 2110)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Trade show / Other | | — | % | | — | | | 208,000 | | | 208,000 | |
527 West Kinzie, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (2 properties)(2), Chicago | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 19,000 | | | — | | | 19,000 | |
Total theMART | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,692,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,900,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,683,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,891,000 | |
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555 California Street: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
555 California Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 97.8 | % | | 1,505,000 | | | — | | | 1,505,000 | |
315 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 235,000 | | | — | | | 235,000 | |
345 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | — | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
Total 555 California Street | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,818,000 | | | — | | | 1,818,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,273,000 | | | — | | | 1,273,000 | |
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Rosslyn Plaza, VA (197 units)(2) | | 46.2 | % | | Office / Residential | | 65.1 | % | (3) | 685,000 | | | 304,000 | | | 989,000 | |
Fashion Centre Mall, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Retail | | 95.7 | % | | 868,000 | | | — | | | 868,000 | |
Washington Tower, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Office | | 75.0 | % | | 170,000 | | | — | | | 170,000 | |
Wayne Towne Center, Wayne, NJ (ground leased through 2064)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 638,000 | | | 52,000 | | | 690,000 | |
Annapolis, MD (ground leased through 2042)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 128,000 | | | — | | | 128,000 | |
Atlantic City, NJ (11.3 acres ground leased through 2070 to MGM Growth Properties for a portion of the Borgata Hotel and Casino complex) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | 100.0 | % | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total Other | | | | | | 89.7 | % | | 2,489,000 | | | 356,000 | | | 2,845,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 92.8 | % | | 1,154,000 | | | 192,000 | | | 1,346,000 | |
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Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund ("Fund")(9) : | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crowne Plaza Times Square, NY (0.64 acres owned in fee; 0.18 acres ground leased through 2187 and 0.05 acres ground leased through 2035) (1)(10) | | 75.7 | % | | Office / Retail / Hotel | | 86.7 | % | | 246,000 | | | — | | | 246,000 | |
Lucida, 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, NY (ground leased through 2082)(1) (39 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 157,000 | | | — | | | 157,000 | |
1100 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 78.0 | % | | 130,000 | | | — | | | 130,000 | |
Total Real Estate Fund | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 533,000 | | | — | | | 533,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 152,000 | | | — | | | 152,000 | |
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(1)Term assumes all renewal options exercised, if applicable.
(2)Denotes property not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial data included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(3)Excludes residential occupancy statistics.
(4)Includes 962 Third Avenue (the Annex building to 150 East 58th Street) 50.0% ground leased through 2118(1).
(5)75,000 square feet is leased from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium.
(6)478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street sold on January 13, 2022.
(7)Properties under development or to be developed.
(8)We permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
(9)We own a 25% interest in the Fund. The ownership percentage in this section represents the Fund's ownership in the underlying assets.
(10)We own a 32.8% economic interest through the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture.
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OTHER SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
theMART: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Office/Retail/Showroom | | 98.6 | % | | 3,670,000 |
| | — |
| | 3,670,000 |
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Other (2 properties)(1) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 19,000 |
| | — |
| | 19,000 |
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Total theMART | | |
| | | | 98.6 | % | | 3,689,000 |
| | — |
| | 3,689,000 |
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Our Ownership Interest | | |
| | | | 98.6 | % | | 3,680,000 |
| | — |
| | 3,680,000 |
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555 California Street: | | |
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555 California Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office | | 96.2 | % | | 1,506,000 |
| | — |
| | 1,506,000 |
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315 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | 81.7 | % | | 235,000 |
| | — |
| | 235,000 |
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345 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office/Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 64,000 |
| | 64,000 |
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Total 555 California Street | | | | | | 94.2 | % | | 1,741,000 |
| | 64,000 |
| | 1,805,000 |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 94.2 | % | | 1,219,000 |
| | 45,000 |
| | 1,264,000 |
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Crowne Plaza Times Square, NY | | 75.3 | % | | Office/Retail/Hotel | | 68.9 | % | | 241,000 |
| | — |
| | 241,000 |
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Lucida, 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, NY (ground leased through 2082) | | 100 | % | | Retail/Residential | | 100.0 | % | (2) | 155,000 |
| | — |
| | 155,000 |
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11 East 68th Street Retail, NY | | 100 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 11,000 |
| | — |
| | 11,000 |
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501 Broadway, NY | | 100 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 9,000 |
| | — |
| | 9,000 |
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1100 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL | | 100 | % | | Retail/Theatre | | 90.2 | % | | 128,000 |
| | 2,000 |
| | 130,000 |
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Total Real Estate Fund | | | | | | 83.8 | % | | 544,000 |
| | 2,000 |
| | 546,000 |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 80.2 | % | | 155,000 |
| | 1,000 |
| | 156,000 |
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Other: | | | | | | |
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666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium(1) | | 49.5 | % | | Office/Retail | | n/a |
| | — |
| | 1,448,000 |
| | 1,448,000 |
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Rosslyn Plaza(1) | | 46.2 | % | | Office/Residential | | 65.9 | % | (2) | 688,000 |
| | 301,000 |
| | 989,000 |
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Wayne Towne Center, Wayne (ground leased through 2064) | | 100 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 671,000 |
| | 6,000 |
| | 677,000 |
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Annapolis (ground leased through 2042) | | 100 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 128,000 |
| | — |
| | 128,000 |
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Fashion Centre Mall(1) | | 7.5 | % | | Retail | | 99.4 | % | | 868,000 |
| | — |
| | 868,000 |
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Washington Tower(1) | | 7.5 | % | | Office | | 100.0 | % | | 170,000 |
| | — |
| | 170,000 |
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Total Other | | | | | | 93.2 | % | | 2,525,000 |
| | 1,755,000 |
| — |
| 4,280,000 |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 93.6 | % | | 1,188,000 |
| | 862,000 |
| | 2,050,000 |
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES – CONTINUEDTop 10 Tenants Based on Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share):
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Tenant | | Square Footage At Share | | Annualized Escalated Rents At Share | | % of Total Annualized Escalated Rents At Share |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.) | | 1,451,153 | | | $ | 156,036 | | | 8.6 | % |
IPG and affiliates | | 967,552 | | | 66,748 | | | 3.7 | % |
Google/Motorola Mobility (guaranteed by Google) | | 759,446 | | | 42,785 | | | 2.4 | % |
New York University | | 632,628 | | | 40,948 | | | 2.3 | % |
Bloomberg L.P. | | 304,385 | | | 38,237 | | | 2.1 | % |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company | | 336,644 | | | 35,196 | | | 1.9 | % |
Swatch Group USA | | 14,949 | | | 32,349 | | | 1.8 | % |
Verizon Media Group | | 313,726 | | | 31,475 | | | 1.7 | % |
Amazon (including its Whole Foods subsidiary) | | 312,694 | | | 29,353 | | | 1.6 | % |
The City of New York | | 636,573 | | | 25,887 | | | 1.4 | % |
See note below.
Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share) by Tenants’ Industry:
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(1)Industry | Denotes property not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial data included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. | Percentage |
Office: | | |
(2)Technology | Excludes residential occupancy statistics. | 17 | % |
Financial Services | | 16 | % |
Professional Services | | 8 | % |
Advertising/Marketing | | 5 | % |
Real Estate | | 4 | % |
Insurance | | 3 | % |
Entertainment and Electronics | | 3 | % |
Education | | 3 | % |
Banking | | 3 | % |
Communications | | 3 | % |
Apparel | | 2 | % |
Engineering, Architect & Surveying | | 2 | % |
Government | | 2 | % |
Health Services | | 2 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
| | 77 | % |
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(3)Retail: | We own a 25% interest in the Fund. The ownership percentage in this section represents the Fund's ownership in the underlying assets. | |
Apparel | | 6 | % |
Luxury Retail | | 4 | % |
Banking | | 2 | % |
Restaurants | | 1 | % |
Grocery | | 1 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
| | 18 | % |
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Showroom | | 5 | % |
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Total | | 100 | % |
(1)Represents monthly contractual base rent before free rent plus tenant reimbursements multiplied by 12. Annualized escalated rents at share include leases signed but not yet commenced in place of current tenants or vacancy in the same space.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, our New York segment consisted of 28.427.3 million square feet in 8873 properties. The 28.427.3 million square feet is comprised of 20.320.6 million square feet of Manhattan office in 3632 of the properties, 2.7 million square feet of Manhattan street retail in 7160 of the properties, 2,0181,674 units in twelveeight residential properties, the 1.4 million square foot Hotel Pennsylvania, and our 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, which owns sevensix properties in the greater New York metropolitan area.area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens. The New York segment also includes 1110 garages totaling 1.7 million square feet (4,970(4,875 spaces) which are managed by, or leased to, third parties..
New York lease terms generally range from five to seven years for smaller tenants to as long as 20 years for major tenants, and may provide for extension options at market rates. Leases typically provide for periodic step‑ups in rent over the term of the lease and pass through to tenants their share of increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses over a base year. Electricity is provided to tenants on a sub-metered basis or included in rent based on surveys and adjusted for subsequent utility rate increases. Leases also typically provide for free rent and tenant improvement allowances for all or a portion of the tenant’s initial construction costs of its premises.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, the occupancy rate for our New York segment was 97.2%91.3%.
Occupancy and weighted average annual rent per square foot (in service):foot:
| | Office: | | | | | | | | | | Office: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest | | | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest |
| As of December 31, | | Total Property Square Feet | | Square Feet | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Rent Per Square Foot | | As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2017 | | 20,256,000 |
| | 16,982,000 |
| | 97.1 | % | | $ | 71.09 |
| | 2021 | | | 20,630,000 | | | 19,442,000 | | | 16,757,000 | | | 92.2 | % | | $ | 80.01 | |
| 2016 | | 20,227,000 |
| | 16,962,000 |
| | 96.3 | % | | 68.90 |
| | 2020 | | 20,586,000 | | | 18,361,000 | | | 15,413,000 | | | 93.4 | % | | 79.05 | |
| 2015 | | 19,918,000 |
| | 16,734,000 |
| | 97.1 | % | | 66.42 |
| | 2019 | (1) | | 20,666,000 | | | 19,070,000 | | | 16,195,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 76.26 | |
| 2014 | | 18,785,000 |
| | 15,730,925 |
| | 97.7 | % | | 65.31 |
| | 2018 | | 21,495,000 | | | 19,858,000 | | | 16,632,000 | | | 97.2 | % | | 74.04 | |
| 2013 | | 17,373,000 |
| | 14,625,000 |
| | 96.9 | % | | 61.71 |
| | 2017 | | 21,329,000 | | | 20,256,000 | | | 16,982,000 | | | 97.1 | % | | 71.09 | |
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Retail: | | | | | | | | | | Retail: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest | | | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest |
| As of December 31, | | Total Property Square Feet | | Square Feet | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Rent Per Square Foot | | As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2017 | | 2,720,000 |
| | 2,471,000 |
| | 96.9 | % | | $ | 217.17 |
| | 2021 | | | 2,693,000 | | | 2,267,000 | | | 1,825,000 | | | 80.7 | % | | $ | 214.22 | |
| 2016 | | 2,672,000 |
| | 2,464,000 |
| | 97.1 | % | | 213.85 |
| | 2020 | | 2,690,000 | | | 2,275,000 | | | 1,805,000 | | | 78.8 | % | | 226.38 | |
| 2015 | | 2,596,000 |
| | 2,396,000 |
| | 96.1 | % | | 202.72 |
| | 2019 | (1) | | 2,712,000 | | | 2,300,000 | | | 1,842,000 | | | 94.5 | % | | 209.86 | |
| 2014 | | 2,436,000 |
| | 2,176,000 |
| | 96.4 | % | | 173.55 |
| | 2018 | | 2,802,000 | | | 2,648,000 | | | 2,419,000 | | | 97.3 | % | | 228.43 | |
| 2013 | | 2,303,000 |
| | 2,103,225 |
| | 97.5 | % | | 162.27 |
| | 2017 | | 2,931,000 | | | 2,720,000 | | | 2,471,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 217.17 | |
Occupancy and average monthly rent per unit (in service):unit:
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Residential: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest |
| As of December 31, | | Number of Units | | Number of Units | | Occupancy Rate | | Average Monthly Rent Per Unit |
| 2017 | | | 2,009 |
| | 981 |
| | 96.7 | % | | $ | 3,722 |
|
| 2016 | (1) | | 2,004 |
| | 977 |
| | 95.7 | % | | 3,576 |
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| 2015 | | | 1,711 |
| | 886 |
| | 95.0 | % | | 3,495 |
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| 2014 | | | 1,678 |
| | 855 |
| | 95.2 | % | | 3,146 |
|
| 2013 | | | 1,672 |
| | 847 |
| | 94.8 | % | | 2,920 |
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Residential: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Vornado's Ownership Interest |
| As of December 31, | | Total Number of Units | | Total Number of Units | | Occupancy Rate | | Average Monthly Rent Per Unit |
| 2021 | | | 1,986 | | | 951 | | | 96.4 | % | | $ | 3,776 | |
| 2020 | | | 1,995 | | | 960 | | | 84.9 | % | | 3,714 | |
| 2019 | | | 1,996 | | | 960 | | | 97.5 | % | | 3,902 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,004 | | | 968 | | | 96.6 | % | | 3,788 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,031 | | | 995 | | | 96.7 | % | | 3,757 | |
(1) Includes The Alexander Apartment Tower (32.4% ownership) fromReflects the datetransfer of stabilization45.4% of common equity in the third quarter of 2016.properties contributed to the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV on April 18, 2019.
Tenants accounting for 2% or more of revenues:
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Tenant | | Square Feet Leased | | 2017 Revenues | | Percentage of New York Total Revenues | | Percentage of Total Revenues |
IPG and affiliates | | 924,000 |
| | $ | 58,826,000 |
| | 3.3 | % | | 2.8 | % |
Swatch Group USA | | 32,000 |
| | 56,140,000 |
| | 3.2 | % | | 2.7 | % |
AXA Equitable Life Insurance | | 481,000 |
| | 41,180,000 |
| | 2.3 | % | | 2.0 | % |
Macy's | | 646,000 |
| | 41,142,000 |
| | 2.3 | % | | 2.0 | % |
Victoria's Secret | | 64,000 |
| | 34,734,000 |
| | 2.0 | % | | 1.7 | % |
2017 rental revenue by tenants’ industry:
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Industry | | Percentage |
Office: | | |
Financial Services | | 13 | % |
Real Estate | | 7 | % |
Family Apparel | | 6 | % |
Communications | | 5 | % |
Advertising/Marketing | | 5 | % |
Legal Services | | 5 | % |
Technology | | 5 | % |
Insurance | | 4 | % |
Publishing | | 3 | % |
Government | | 2 | % |
Engineering, Architect & Surveying | | 2 | % |
Banking | | 2 | % |
Home Entertainment & Electronics | | 2 | % |
Health Services | | 1 | % |
Pharmaceutical | | 1 | % |
Other | | 8 | % |
| | 71 | % |
Retail: | | |
Women's Apparel | | 8 | % |
Family Apparel | | 7 | % |
Luxury Retail | | 5 | % |
Restaurants | | 2 | % |
Banking | | 1 | % |
Department Stores | | 1 | % |
Discount Stores | | 1 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
| | 29 | % |
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Total | | 100 | % |
Lease expirations as of December 31, 2017, assuming none of the2021 (at share)(1):
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| | Number of Expiring Leases | | Square Feet of Expiring Leases(2) | | Percentage of New York Square Feet | | Annualized Escalated Rents of Expiring Leases | |
Year | | | | | Total | | Per Square Foot | |
Office: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Month to month | | 7 | | 25,000 | | | 0.2% | | $ | 1,419,000 | | | $ | 56.76 | | |
2022 | | 80 | | 671,000 | | | 4.4% | | 48,405,000 | | | 72.14 | | (3) |
2023(4) | | 64 | | 1,357,000 | | | 8.9% | | 125,367,000 | | | 92.39 | | |
2024 | | 81 | | 1,039,000 | | | 6.8% | | 93,258,000 | | | 89.76 | | |
2025 | | 51 | | 719,000 | | | 4.7% | | 57,919,000 | | | 80.55 | | |
2026 | | 68 | | 1,451,000 | | | 9.7% | | 107,605,000 | | | 74.16 | | |
2027 | | 61 | | 1,318,000 | | | 8.7% | | 90,028,000 | | | 68.31 | | |
2028 | | 38 | | 989,000 | | | 6.5% | | 70,334,000 | | | 71.12 | | |
2029 | | 32 | | 1,170,000 | | | 7.7% | | 94,220,000 | | | 80.53 | | |
2030 | | 31 | | 621,000 | | | 4.1% | | 48,939,000 | | | 78.81 | | |
2031 | | 25 | | 817,000 | | | 5.4% | | 72,149,000 | | | 88.31 | | |
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Retail: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Month to month | | 8 | | 20,000 | | | 1.6% | | $ | 1,548,000 | | | $ | 77.40 | | |
2022 | | 8 | | 115,000 | | | 9.3% | | 6,630,000 | | | 57.65 | | (5) |
2023 | | 12 | | 58,000 | | | 4.7% | | 26,356,000 | | | 454.41 | | |
2024 | | 12 | | 173,000 | | | 14.0% | | 37,780,000 | | | 218.38 | | |
2025 | | 11 | | 40,000 | | | 3.2% | | 11,074,000 | | | 276.85 | | |
2026 | | 8 | | 82,000 | | | 6.6% | | 25,544,000 | | | 311.51 | | |
2027 | | 13 | | 32,000 | | | 2.6% | | 18,241,000 | | | 570.03 | | |
2028 | | 9 | | 29,000 | | | 2.3% | | 13,539,000 | | | 466.86 | | |
2029 | | 12 | | 46,000 | | | 3.7% | | 20,046,000 | | | 435.78 | | |
2030 | | 19 | | 155,000 | | | 12.5% | | 21,686,000 | | | 139.91 | | |
2031 | | 34 | | 96,000 | | | 7.8% | | 30,658,000 | | | 319.35 | | |
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(1)Assumes tenants do not exercise renewal options:or cancellation options.
(2)Excludes storage, vacancy and other. |
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| | Number of Expiring Leases | | Square Feet of Expiring Leases | | Percentage of New York Square Feet | | Weighted Average Annual Rent of Expiring Leases | |
Year | | | | | Total | | Per Square Foot | |
Office: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Month to month | | 13 | | 73,000 |
| | 0.4% | | $ | 3,086,000 |
| | $ | 42.27 |
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2018 | | 89 | | 896,000 |
| | 5.5% | | 66,949,000 |
| | 74.72 |
| (1) |
2019 | | 89 | | 750,000 |
| | 4.6% | | 51,029,000 |
| | 68.04 |
| |
2020 | | 117 | | 1,394,000 |
| | 8.6% | | 96,261,000 |
| | 69.05 |
| |
2021 | | 122 | | 1,160,000 |
| | 7.1% | | 85,881,000 |
| | 74.04 |
| |
2022 | | 86 | | 792,000 |
| | 4.9% | | 48,215,000 |
| | 60.88 |
| |
2023 | | 81 | | 2,001,000 |
| (2) | 12.3% | | 152,874,000 |
| | 76.40 |
| |
2024 | | 82 | | 1,292,000 |
| | 7.9% | | 101,263,000 |
| | 78.38 |
| |
2025 | | 51 | | 800,000 |
| | 4.9% | | 58,916,000 |
| | 73.65 |
| |
2026 | | 72 | | 1,376,000 |
| | 8.4% | | 101,555,000 |
| | 73.80 |
| |
2027 | | 57 | | 996,000 |
| | 6.1% | | 68,674,000 |
| | 68.95 |
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Retail: | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Month to month | | 19 | | 97,000 |
| | 5.1% | | $ | 3,461,000 |
| | $ | 35.68 |
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2018 | | 25 | | 96,000 |
| | 5.0% | | 28,157,000 |
| | 293.30 |
| (3) |
2019 | | 27 | | 204,000 |
| | 10.6% | | 35,085,000 |
| | 171.99 |
| |
2020 | | 19 | | 69,000 |
| | 3.6% | | 10,388,000 |
| | 150.55 |
| |
2021 | | 18 | | 67,000 |
| | 3.5% | | 11,613,000 |
| | 173.33 |
| |
2022 | | 9 | | 19,000 |
| | 1.0% | | 4,913,000 |
| | 258.58 |
| |
2023 | | 16 | | 90,000 |
| | 4.7% | | 38,199,000 |
| | 424.43 |
| |
2024 | | 20 | | 155,000 |
| | 8.1% | | 63,852,000 |
| | 411.95 |
| |
2025 | | 11 | | 41,000 |
| | 2.1% | | 17,777,000 |
| | 433.59 |
| |
2026 | | 18 | | 135,000 |
| | 7.0% | | 42,626,000 |
| | 315.75 |
| |
2027 | | 10 | | 31,000 |
| | 1.6% | | 21,204,000 |
| | 684.00 |
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(3)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $70 to $80 per square foot. | |
(1) | Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at weighted average rents between $75 to $80 per square foot. |
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(2) | Excludes 492,000 square feet leased at 909 Third Avenue to the U.S. Post Office through 2038 (including three 5-year renewal options) for which the annual escalated rent is $12.31 per square foot. |
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(3) | Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at weighted average rents between $270 to $290 per square foot. |
(4)Excludes the expiration of 492,000 square feet at 909 Third Avenue for U.S. Post Office as we assume the exercise of all renewal options through 2038 given the below-market rent on their options.
(5)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $50 to $75 per square foot.
Alexander’s
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we own 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s, which owns sevensix properties in the greater New York metropolitan area aggregating 2.42.5 million square feet, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.31.1 million square foot Bloomberg L.P. headquarters building. Alexander’s had $1.24 billion$1,096,544,000 of outstanding debt net, atas of December 31, 2017,2021, of which our pro rata share was $401.8 million,$355,280,000, none of which is recourse to us.
Hotel Pennsylvania
We own the Hotel Pennsylvania which is located in New York City on Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street in the heart of the Penn Plaza district and consists of a hotel portion containing 1,000,000 square feet of hotel space with 1,700 rooms and a commercial portion containing 400,000 square feet of retail and office space.
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
Hotel Pennsylvania: | | | | | | | | | |
Average occupancy rate | 87.3 | % | | 84.7 | % | | 90.7 | % | | 92.0 | % | | 93.4 | % |
Average daily rate | $ | 139.09 |
| | $ | 134.38 |
| | $ | 147.46 |
| | $ | 162.01 |
| | $ | 158.01 |
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Revenue per available room | $ | 121.46 |
| | $ | 113.84 |
| | $ | 133.69 |
| | $ | 149.04 |
| | $ | 147.63 |
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OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS
theMART
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we own the 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago, whose largest tenant is Motorola Mobility at 609,000 square feet, the lease of which is guaranteed by Google. theMART is encumbered by a $675,000,000 mortgage loan that bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.70% and matures in September 2021. As of December 31, 2017,2021, theMART had an occupancy rate of 98.6%88.9% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $42.15.$54.40.
OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS - CONTINUED
555 California Street
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we own a 70% controlling interest in a three-building office complex containingaggregating 1.8 million square feet, known as the Bank of America Center, located at California and Montgomery Streets in San Francisco’s financial district (“555 California Street”). 555 California Street is encumbered by a $569,215,000$1.2 billion mortgage loan that bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with five one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest atrate on our $840,000,000 share of the loan to a fixed rate of 5.10% and matures in September 2021.2.26% through May 2024. As of December 31, 2017,2021, 555 California Street had an occupancy rate of 94.2%93.8% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $73.40.
$89.53.
Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) and Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture (the “Crowne Plaza Joint Venture”)
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we own a 25.0%25% interest in the Fund, which is in wind-down, and currently has fivethree investments, one of which is the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in which we also own an additional interest through a joint venture.the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture. We are the general partner and investment manager of the Fund. As of December 31, 2017,2021, these fivethree investments including the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture's share of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel are carried on our consolidated balance sheet at an aggregate fair value of $354,804,000, including the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture. As of December 31, 2017, our share of unfunded commitments was $34,502,000.$7,730,000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | |
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VNO.”
Quarterly high and low sales prices of Vornado’s common shares and dividends paid per common share for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
Quarter | | High | | Low | | Dividends | | High | | Low | | Dividends |
1st | | $ | 111.72 |
| | $ | 98.51 |
| | $ | 0.71 |
| | $ | 99.97 |
| | $ | 78.91 |
| | $ | 0.63 |
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2nd | | 103.35 |
| | 91.18 |
| | 0.71 |
| | 100.13 |
| | 90.13 |
| | 0.63 |
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3rd | | 97.25 |
| | 72.77 |
| (1) | 0.60 |
| (1) | 108.69 |
| | 97.18 |
| | 0.63 |
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4th | | 80.30 |
| (1) | 71.90 |
| (1) | 0.60 |
| (1) | 105.91 |
| | 86.35 |
| | 0.63 |
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(1) Reflects the July 17, 2017 spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties ("JBGS") (NYSE: JBGS).
As of February 1, 2018,2022, there were 993830 holders of record of Vornado common shares.
Vornado Realty L.P.
There is no established trading market for the Operating Partnership's Class A units. Class A units or preferred units. The following table sets forth,that are not held by Vornado may be tendered for the periods indicated, the distributions declared onredemption to the Operating Partnership'sPartnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units:
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| | Declared Distributions |
| | Year ended December 31, |
Quarter | | 2017 | | 2016 |
1st | | $ | 0.71 |
| | $ | 0.63 |
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2nd | | 0.71 |
| | 0.63 |
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3rd | | 0.60 |
| (1) | 0.63 |
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4th | | 0.60 |
| (1) | 0.63 |
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(1) Reflectsunits owned by Vornado, the July 17, 2017 spin-offredemption value of JBG SMITH Properties ("JBGS") (NYSE: JBGS).
each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unit holder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder.
As of February 1, 2018,2022, there were 984882 Class A unitholders of record.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During 2017, the Operating Partnership2021, we issued 1,213,237 838,982Class A units in connection with equity(i) the issuance of Vornado common shares and (ii) the exercise of awards issued pursuant to Vornado’sVornado's omnibus share plan, including with respect to grants of restricted Vornado common shares and restricted units of the Operating Partnership and upon conversion, surrender or exchange of the Operating Partnership’s units or Vornado stock options, andoptions. The consideration received included $29,720,215$898,703 in cash proceeds. Such units were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(2)4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
From time to time, in connection with equity awards granted under our Omnibus Share Plan, we may withhold common shares for tax purposes or acquire common shares as part of the payment of the exercise price. Although we treat these as repurchases for certain financial statement purposes, these withheld or acquired shares are not considered by us as repurchases for this purpose.
Information relating to compensation plans under which Vornado’s equity securities are authorized for issuance is set forth under Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
Recent Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Performance Graph
The following graph is a comparison of the five-year cumulative return of Vornado’s common shares, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the “S&P 500 Index”) and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) All Equity Index, a peer group index. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2012 in our common shares, the S&P 500 Index and the NAREIT All Equity Index and that all dividends were reinvested without the payment of any commissions. There can be no assurance that the performance of our shares will continue in line with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph below.
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| 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 |
Vornado Realty Trust | $ | 100 |
| | $ | 115 |
| | $ | 156 |
| | $ | 150 |
| | $ | 161 |
| | $ | 154 |
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S&P 500 Index | 100 |
| | 132 |
| | 151 |
| | 153 |
| | 171 |
| | 208 |
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The NAREIT All Equity Index | 100 |
| | 103 |
| | 132 |
| | 135 |
| | 147 |
| | 160 |
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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Vornado Realty Trust
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
Operating Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Property rentals | $ | 1,714,952 |
| | $ | 1,662,093 |
| | $ | 1,626,866 |
| | $ | 1,460,391 |
| | $ | 1,422,828 |
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Tenant expense reimbursements | 233,424 |
| | 221,563 |
| | 218,739 |
| | 203,120 |
| | 184,161 |
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Cleveland Medical Mart development project | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 36,369 |
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Fee and other income | 135,750 |
| | 120,086 |
| | 139,890 |
| | 128,657 |
| | 132,340 |
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Total revenues | 2,084,126 |
| | 2,003,742 |
| | 1,985,495 |
| | 1,792,168 |
| | 1,775,698 |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Operating | 886,596 |
| | 844,566 |
| | 824,511 |
| | 768,341 |
| | 748,010 |
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Depreciation and amortization | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
| | 351,583 |
| | 337,139 |
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General and administrative | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
| | 141,931 |
| | 150,306 |
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Cleveland Medical Mart development project | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 32,210 |
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Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
| | 18,435 |
| | 24,857 |
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Total expenses | 1,476,760 |
| | 1,424,590 |
| | 1,366,081 |
| | 1,280,290 |
| | 1,292,522 |
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Operating income | 607,366 |
| | 579,152 |
| | 619,414 |
| | 511,878 |
| | 483,176 |
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Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 15,200 |
| | 168,948 |
| | (9,947 | ) | | (58,484 | ) | | (336,292 | ) |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
| | (23,602 | ) | | 74,081 |
| | 163,034 |
| | 102,898 |
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Interest and other investment income (loss), net | 37,793 |
| | 29,548 |
| | 27,240 |
| | 38,569 |
| | (25,016 | ) |
Interest and debt expense | (345,654 | ) | | (330,240 | ) | | (309,298 | ) | | (337,360 | ) | | (323,505 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 501 |
| | 160,433 |
| | 149,417 |
| | 13,568 |
| | 2,030 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes | 318,446 |
| | 584,239 |
| | 550,907 |
| | 331,205 |
| | (96,709 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (41,090 | ) | | (7,229 | ) | | 85,012 |
| | (9,039 | ) | | (5,314 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 277,356 |
| | 577,010 |
| | 635,919 |
| | 322,166 |
| | (102,023 | ) |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | (13,228 | ) | | 404,912 |
| | 223,511 |
| | 686,860 |
| | 666,763 |
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Net income | 264,128 |
| | 981,922 |
| | 859,430 |
| | 1,009,026 |
| | 564,740 |
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Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in: | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated subsidiaries | (25,802 | ) | | (21,351 | ) | | (55,765 | ) | | (96,561 | ) | | (63,952 | ) |
Operating Partnership | (10,910 | ) | | (53,654 | ) | | (43,231 | ) | | (47,613 | ) | | (24,817 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado | 227,416 |
| | 906,917 |
| | 760,434 |
| | 864,852 |
| | 475,971 |
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Preferred share dividends | (65,399 | ) | | (75,903 | ) | | (80,578 | ) | | (81,464 | ) | | (82,807 | ) |
Preferred unit and share redemptions | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,130 | ) |
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 162,017 |
| | $ | 823,606 |
| | $ | 679,856 |
| | $ | 783,388 |
| | $ | 392,034 |
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Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net - basic | $ | 0.92 |
| | $ | 2.35 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
| | $ | 0.73 |
| | $ | (1.25 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net - diluted | 0.91 |
| | 2.34 |
| | 2.48 |
| | 0.72 |
| | (1.25 | ) |
Net income per common share - basic | 0.85 |
| | 4.36 |
| | 3.61 |
| | 4.18 |
| | 2.10 |
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Net income per common share - diluted | 0.85 |
| | 4.34 |
| | 3.59 |
| | 4.15 |
| | 2.09 |
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Dividends per common share | 2.62 |
| (1) | 2.52 |
| | 2.52 |
| (2) | 2.92 |
| | 2.92 |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 21,143,293 |
| | $ | 21,157,980 |
| | $ | 20,018,210 |
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Real estate, at cost | 14,756,295 |
| | 14,187,820 |
| | 13,545,295 |
| | 12,438,940 |
| | 11,149,920 |
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Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,885,283 | ) | | (2,581,514 | ) | | (2,356,728 | ) | | (2,209,778 | ) | | (1,958,132 | ) |
Debt, net | 9,729,487 |
| | 9,446,670 |
| | 9,095,670 |
| | 7,557,877 |
| | 6,830,994 |
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Total equity | 5,007,701 |
| | 7,618,496 |
| | 7,476,078 |
| | 7,489,382 |
| | 7,594,744 |
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(1) | Post spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS) on July 17, 2017. |
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(2) | Post spin-off of Urban Edge Properties (NYSE: UE) on January 15, 2015. |
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Item 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA – CONTINUED |
Vornado Realty Trust
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(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
Other Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Funds From Operations ("FFO")(1): | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 162,017 |
| | $ | 823,606 |
| | $ | 679,856 |
| | $ | 783,388 |
| | $ | 392,034 |
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FFO adjustments: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization of real property | 467,966 |
| | 531,620 |
| | 514,085 |
| | 517,493 |
| | 501,753 |
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Net gains on sale of real estate | (3,489 | ) | | (177,023 | ) | | (289,117 | ) | | (507,192 | ) | | (411,593 | ) |
Real estate impairment losses | — |
| | 160,700 |
| | 256 |
| | 26,518 |
| | 37,170 |
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Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income (loss) of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization of real property | 137,000 |
| | 154,795 |
| | 143,960 |
| | 117,766 |
| | 157,270 |
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Net gains on sale of real estate | (17,777 | ) | | (2,853 | ) | | (4,513 | ) | | (11,580 | ) | | (465 | ) |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,692 |
| | 6,328 |
| | 16,758 |
| | — |
| | 6,552 |
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Income tax effect of above adjustments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (7,287 | ) | | (26,703 | ) |
| 591,392 |
| | 673,567 |
| | 381,429 |
| | 135,718 |
| | 263,984 |
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Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (36,728 | ) | | (41,267 | ) | | (22,342 | ) | | (8,073 | ) | | (15,089 | ) |
FFO adjustments, net | 554,664 |
| | 632,300 |
| | 359,087 |
| | 127,645 |
| | 248,895 |
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| | | | | | | | | |
FFO attributable to common shareholders | 716,681 |
| | 1,455,906 |
| | 1,038,943 |
| | 911,033 |
| �� | 640,929 |
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Convertible preferred share dividends | 77 |
| | 86 |
| | 92 |
| | 97 |
| | 108 |
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Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units | 1,047 |
| | 1,591 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions(1) | $ | 717,805 |
| | $ | 1,457,583 |
| | $ | 1,039,035 |
| | $ | 911,130 |
| | $ | 641,037 |
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(1) | FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciated real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified non-cash items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. |
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Item 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA – CONTINUED |
Vornado Realty L.P.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
Operating Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Property rentals | $ | 1,714,952 |
| | $ | 1,662,093 |
| | $ | 1,626,866 |
| | $ | 1,460,391 |
| | $ | 1,422,828 |
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Tenant expense reimbursements | 233,424 |
| | 221,563 |
| | 218,739 |
| | 203,120 |
| | 184,161 |
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Cleveland Medical Mart development project | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 36,369 |
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Fee and other income | 135,750 |
| | 120,086 |
| | 139,890 |
| | 128,657 |
| | 132,340 |
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Total revenues | 2,084,126 |
| | 2,003,742 |
| | 1,985,495 |
| | 1,792,168 |
| | 1,775,698 |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Operating | 886,596 |
| | 844,566 |
| | 824,511 |
| | 768,341 |
| | 748,010 |
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Depreciation and amortization | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
| | 351,583 |
| | 337,139 |
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General and administrative | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
| | 141,931 |
| | 150,306 |
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Cleveland Medical Mart development project | — |
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| | — |
| | — |
| | 32,210 |
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Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
| | 18,435 |
| | 24,857 |
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Total expenses | 1,476,760 |
| | 1,424,590 |
| | 1,366,081 |
| | 1,280,290 |
| | 1,292,522 |
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Operating income | 607,366 |
| | 579,152 |
| | 619,414 |
| | 511,878 |
| | 483,176 |
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Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 15,200 |
| | 168,948 |
| | (9,947 | ) | | (58,484 | ) | | (336,292 | ) |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
| | (23,602 | ) | | 74,081 |
| | 163,034 |
| | 102,898 |
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Interest and other investment income (loss), net | 37,793 |
| | 29,548 |
| | 27,240 |
| | 38,569 |
| | (25,016 | ) |
Interest and debt expense | (345,654 | ) | | (330,240 | ) | | (309,298 | ) | | (337,360 | ) | | (323,505 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 501 |
| | 160,433 |
| | 149,417 |
| | 13,568 |
| | 2,030 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes | 318,446 |
| | 584,239 |
| | 550,907 |
| | 331,205 |
| | (96,709 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (41,090 | ) | | (7,229 | ) | | 85,012 |
| | (9,039 | ) | | (5,314 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 277,356 |
| | 577,010 |
| | 635,919 |
| | 322,166 |
| | (102,023 | ) |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | (13,228 | ) | | 404,912 |
| | 223,511 |
| | 686,860 |
| | 666,763 |
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Net income | 264,128 |
| | 981,922 |
| | 859,430 |
| | 1,009,026 |
| | 564,740 |
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Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (25,802 | ) | | (21,351 | ) | | (55,765 | ) | | (96,561 | ) | | (63,952 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | 238,326 |
| | 960,571 |
| | 803,665 |
| | 912,465 |
| | 500,788 |
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Preferred unit distributions | (65,593 | ) | | (76,097 | ) | | (80,736 | ) | | (81,514 | ) | | (83,965 | ) |
Preferred unit redemptions | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,130 | ) |
Net income attributable to Class A unitholders | $ | 172,733 |
| | $ | 877,066 |
| | $ | 722,929 |
| | $ | 830,951 |
| | $ | 415,693 |
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Per Unit Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net - basic | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 2.34 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
| | $ | 0.71 |
| | $ | (1.27 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net - diluted | 0.90 |
| | 2.32 |
| | 2.46 |
| | 0.70 |
| | (1.26 | ) |
Net income per Class A unit - basic | 0.84 |
| | 4.36 |
| | 3.61 |
| | 4.17 |
| | 2.09 |
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Net income per Class A unit - diluted | 0.83 |
| | 4.32 |
| | 3.57 |
| | 4.14 |
| | 2.08 |
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Distributions per Class A unit | 2.62 |
| (1) | 2.52 |
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| 2.52 |
| (2) | 2.92 |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 21,143,293 |
| | $ | 21,157,980 |
| | $ | 20,018,210 |
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Real estate, at cost | 14,756,295 |
| | 14,187,820 |
| | 13,545,295 |
| | 12,438,940 |
| | 11,149,920 |
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Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,885,283 | ) | | (2,581,514 | ) | | (2,356,728 | ) | | (2,209,778 | ) | | (1,958,132 | ) |
Debt, net | 9,729,487 |
| | 9,446,670 |
| | 9,095,670 |
| | 7,557,877 |
| | 6,830,994 |
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Total equity | 5,007,701 |
| | 7,618,496 |
| | 7,476,078 |
| | 7,489,382 |
| | 7,594,744 |
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(1) | Post spin-off(Exact name of JBG SMITH (NYSE: JBGS) on July 17, 2017.registrants as specified in its charter) |
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(2)Vornado Realty Trust | Post spin-off | Maryland | | 22-1657560 |
| | (State or other jurisdiction of Urban Edge Properties (NYSE: UE) on January 15, 2015.incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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ITEM 7.Vornado Realty L.P. | MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | Delaware | | 13-3925979 |
| | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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888 Seventh Avenue, | New York, | New York | 10019 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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(212) | 894-7000 |
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Registrant | | Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of Exchange on Which Registered |
Vornado Realty Trust | | Common Shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value per share | | VNO | | New York Stock Exchange |
| | Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share: | | | | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.40% Series L | | VNO/PL | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.25% Series M | | VNO/PM | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.25% Series N | | VNO/PN | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 4.45% Series O | | VNO/PO | | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Vornado Realty Trust | | Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, liquidation preference $50.00 per share |
Vornado Realty L.P. | | Class A Units of Limited Partnership Interest |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” "non-accelerated filer," “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Vornado Realty Trust:
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| ☑ | Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer |
| Page Number☐ | Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company |
Overview | 36 |
Overview - Leasing activity | 44 |
Critical Accounting Policies | 47 |
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015☐ | 50 |
Results of Operations: | |
Year Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to December 31, 2016 | 53 |
Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 | 60 |
Supplemental Information: | |
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 | 67 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to December 31, 2016 | 70 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to September 30, 2017 | 75 |
Related Party Transactions | 77 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources | 78 |
Financing Activities and Contractual Obligations | 79 |
Certain Future Cash Requirements | 81 |
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | 85 |
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | 87 |
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2015 | 89 |
Funds From Operations for the Three Months and Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 | 91Emerging Growth Company |
Vornado Realty L.P.:
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| ☐ | Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer |
| ☑ | Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company |
| | | ☐ | Emerging Growth Company |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty Trust, (“Vornado”)i.e. by persons other than officers and trustees of Vornado Realty Trust, was $8,259,860,000 at June 30, 2021.
As of December 31, 2021, there were 191,723,608 common shares of beneficial interest outstanding of Vornado Realty Trust.
There is no public market for the Class A units of limited partnership interest of Vornado Realty L.P. Based on the June 30, 2021 closing share price of Vornado Realty Trust’s common shares, which are issuable upon redemption of the Class A units, the aggregate market value of the Class A units held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty L.P., i.e. by persons other than Vornado Realty Trust and its officers and trustees, was $515,447,000 at June 30, 2021.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III: Portions of Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Vornado Realty Trust’s Shareholders to be held on May 19, 2022.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This report combines the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Vornado” refer to Vornado Realty Trust, a fully‑integratedMaryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and references to the “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
The Operating Partnership is the entity through which we conduct substantially all of our business and own, either directly or through subsidiaries, substantially all of our assets. Vornado is the sole general partner and also a 92.6% limited partner of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Vornado has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management.
Under the limited partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, unitholders may present their Class A units for redemption at any time (subject to restrictions agreed upon at the time of issuance of the units that may restrict such right for a period of time). Class A units may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder. This one-for-one exchange ratio is subject to specified adjustments to prevent dilution. Vornado generally expects that it will elect to issue its common shares in connection with each such presentation for redemption rather than having the Operating Partnership pay cash. With each such exchange or redemption, Vornado’s percentage ownership in the Operating Partnership will increase. In addition, whenever Vornado issues common shares other than to acquire Class A units of the Operating Partnership, Vornado must contribute any net proceeds it receives to the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership must issue to Vornado an equivalent number of Class A units of the Operating Partnership. This structure is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT.
The Company believes that combining the Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Vornado and the Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:
•enhances investors’ understanding of Vornado and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
•eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation because a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both Vornado and the Operating Partnership; and
•creates time and cost efficiencies in the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.
The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Vornado and the Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. The financial results of the Operating Partnership are consolidated into the financial statements of Vornado. Vornado does not have any significant assets, liabilities or operations, other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership, not Vornado, generally executes all significant business relationships other than transactions involving the securities of Vornado. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of Vornado. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for the net proceeds from equity offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the capital of the Operating Partnership in exchange for Class A units of partnership in the Operating Partnership, and the net proceeds of debt offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for debt securities of the Operating Partnership, as applicable, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company’s business. These sources may include working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the issuance of secured and unsecured debt and equity securities and proceeds received from the disposition of certain properties.
To help investors better understand the key differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership, certain information for Vornado and the Operating Partnership in this report has been separated, as set forth below:
•Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities;
•Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes information specific to each entity, where applicable; and
•Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data which includes the following specific disclosures for Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.:
•Note 10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
•Note 11. Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital
•Note 14. Stock-based Compensation
•Note 18. Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit
This report also includes separate Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures sections and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of Vornado and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that Vornado and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.
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(1) These items are omitted in whole or in part because Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, will file a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after December 31, 2021, portions of which are incorporated by reference herein.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward‑looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K. We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; and estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and operating partnership distributions. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it has had and may continue to have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economies and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time but the impact could be material. Moreover, you are cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Vornado is a fully‑integrated REIT and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P.,the Operating Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”).partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders isare dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 93.5%92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2017. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.2021.
We currently own all or portions of:
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment comprised of (i) 37 officeNew York:
•67 Manhattan operating properties totaling over 11.1 million square feet, five multifamily properties with 3,133 units and five other assets totaling approximately 406,000 square feet and (ii) 18 future development assets totaling over 10.4consisting of:
•20.6 million square feet of estimated potential development density, and (iii) $412.5 million of cash ($275.0 million plus The Bartlett financing proceeds less transaction costs and other mortgage items) to JBG SMITH Properties (“JBGS”). On July 18, 2017, JBGS was combined with the management business and certain Washington, DC assets of The JBG Companies (“JBG”), a Washington, DC real estate company. Steven Roth, the Chairmanoffice space in 32 of the Boardproperties;
•2.7 million square feet of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, is the Chairmanstreet retail space in 60 of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. Mitchell Schear, former President of our Washington, DC business, is a member of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. We are providing transition services to JBGS initiallyproperties;
•1,674 units in eight residential properties;
•Multiple development sites, including information technology, financial reporting and payroll services. The spin-off was effected through a tax-free distribution by Vornado to the holders of Vornado common shares of all of the common shares of JBGS at the rate of one JBGS common share for every two common shares of Vornado and the distribution by the Operating Partnership to the holders of its common units of all of the outstanding common units of JBG SMITH Properties LP (“JBGSLP”) at the rate of one JBGSLP common unit for every two common units of VRLP held of record. See JBGS’ Amendment No. 3 on Form 10 (File No. 1-37994) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2017 for additional information. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.Hotel Pennsylvania;
We own and operate office and retail properties with a large concentration in the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, we have a•A 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns sevensix properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building, and The Alexander, a 32.5%312-unit apartment tower in Queens;
•Signage throughout the Penn District and Times Square; and
•Building Maintenance Services LLC ("BMS"), a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning and security services for our buildings and third parties.
Other Real Estate and Investments:
•The 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago;
•A 70% controlling interest in Toys “R” Us, Inc. (“Toys”) as well as interests555 California Street, a three-building office complex in otherSan Francisco’s financial district aggregating 1.8 million square feet;
•A 25% interest in Vornado Capital Partners, our real estate fund (the "Fund"). We are the general partner and investment manager of the fund. The fund is in wind-down; and
•Other real estate and related investments.
OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2017:
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| | Vornado | | Office REIT | | MSCI | |
| Three-month | 2.5 | % | | 4.3 | % | | 1.4 | % | |
| One-year | (4.3 | )% | | 5.3 | % | | 5.1 | % | |
| Three-year | (1.4 | )% | | 19.5 | % | | 17.0 | % | |
| Five-year | 54.3 | % | | 58.7 | % | | 56.3 | % | |
| Ten-year | 75.7 | % | | 70.1 | % | | 105.1 | % | |
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(1) | Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. |
value. We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area;
•developing and redeveloping our existing properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
ACQUISITION
We completed the following acquisition during 2021:
•$158 million purchase of our joint venture partner's 45% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (valuing the property at $875 million, encumbered by $525 million of existing debt), increasing our ownership interest to 100%.
DISPOSITIONS
We completed the following sale transactions during 2021:
•$137 million net proceeds from the sale of six condominium units at 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS");
•$100 million aggregate sale of three Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue;
•$75 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease;
•$28 million sale of 501 Broadway by the Fund (25% interest); and
•$10 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York.
FINANCINGS
We completed the following financing transactions during 2021:
•$1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility extended from January 2023 to April 2026, lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 0.89% from LIBOR plus 1.00%;
•$1.2 billion refinancing of 555 California Street (70% interest);
•$950 million refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas (70% interest);
•$750 million green bond public offering of senior unsecured notes;
•$675 million repayment of theMART mortgage loan;
•$525 million refinancing of One Park Avenue;
•$500 million modification of the PENN 11 mortgage loan lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.95% from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement;
•$350 million refinancing of 909 Third Avenue;
•$300 million issuance of 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares; and
•$300 million redemption of 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares.
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
PENN District
Farley
Our 95% joint venture (5% is owned by the Related Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Office and Retail, which will include approximately 845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $896,186,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,547,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"), within the footprint of PENN 1. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. will perform the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $380,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost for the PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000. As of December 31, 2021, $309,437,000 of cash has been expended.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $161,066,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $31,481,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
We have long believed a focus on environmental sustainability is responsible management of our business and important to our tenants. It has been central to Vornado's business strategy for over 10 years. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees is assigned with oversight of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) matters, which includes climate change risk. Environmental sustainability initiatives are carried out by a dedicated team of professionals that work directly with our business units.
Vornado is an industry leader in sustainability, owning and operating more than 27 million square feet of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings, representing 95% of our office portfolio, with over 23 million square feet at LEED Gold or Platinum. In 2021, we were selected as a global “Sector Leader” for all Office/Retail Diversified REITs in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ("GRESB"), ranked second among 94 responding listed companies in the United States and received the “Green Star” distinction for the ninth consecutive year. In 2020, we received the Leader in the Light Award by the National Association for Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) for the 11th consecutive year; were recognized as an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, with the Sustained Excellence distinction; and received the 2020 Leadership Award from the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC). We prioritize addressing climate change and in 2019 adopted a 10-year plan to make our buildings carbon neutral by 2030 (“Vision 2030”). Vision 2030 is a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable power. We rely on both existing and future technology, as well as meaningful stakeholder collaboration with our tenants, our employees, and our communities, to achieve this plan. Our commitment to carbon neutrality and associated emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative as consistent with a 1.5°C climate scenario, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.
We consider sustainability in all aspects of our business, including the design, construction, retrofit and ongoing maintenance and operations of our portfolio of buildings. We operate our buildings sustainably and efficiently by establishing best practices in energy and water consumption, carbon reduction, resource and waste management and ecologically sensitive procurement. Our policies, from 100% green cleaning to energy efficiency, are implemented across our entire portfolio. Mandatory sustainability training is required for all of our building operators and managers, and we undertake significant outreach with our tenants, employees and investors regarding Vornado’s sustainability programs and strategies.
In January 2022, the Compensation Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees approved the 2022 performance based long-term incentive plan which for the first time formally ties senior management compensation to achievement of certain ESG targets, including reductions in greenhouse emissions, achieving a specified GRESB score and targeting a higher percentage of LEED Gold or Platinum certified square footage.
We are committed to transparent reporting of sustainability performance indicators and publish an annual ESG Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative and aligned with the metrics codified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and recommendations set forth by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Further details on our environmental sustainability initiatives and strategy, including our Vision 2030 Roadmap, can be found in our 2020 ESG Report at (esg.vno.com). There can be no assurance that our Vision 2030 commitment will be achieved in the planned time frame. The ESG Report is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2021, we have approximately 3,224 employees, consisting of (i) 2,710 employees of Building Maintenance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning, security, and engineering services primarily to our New York properties, (ii) 235 employees in our corporate office, (iii) 161 employees in leasing and property management, and (iv) 118 employees of theMART. The foregoing does not include employees of partially owned entities.
Human capital management is critical to our success and our employees are the foundation of our human capital. To foster talent and growth, we provide training and continuing education, promote career and personal development, and encourage innovation and engagement.
Compensation, Benefits and Employees Wellbeing
To attract and retain the best-qualified talent and to help our employees stay healthy, balance their work and personal lives, and meet their financial and retirement goals, we offer competitive benefits including, but not limited to, market-competitive compensation, healthcare (medical, dental and vision coverage), a health savings account, 401(k) and employer match, dependent care flexible spending account, parental leave, adoption/surrogacy benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, subsidized gym memberships, employee wellness programs and incentives, in-workplace COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, onsite COVID-19 testing, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Talent Development
We promote career and personal development, provide training and continuing education, and encourage innovation and engagement. This includes tuition reimbursement for our employees’ continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of training and networking engagements.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - CONTINUED
Culture and Engagement
Our employees are critical to our success, and we believe creating a positive and inclusive culture is essential to attracting and retaining engaged employees. We seek to retain our employees by actively engaging with our workforce and we solicit their feedback through our divisional leaders and employee surveys. We use their feedback to create and continually enhance programs that support their needs.
Through our volunteer program, Vornado Volunteers, employees are granted one day of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer for a cause of their choice.
Diversity and Inclusion
Vornado is a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers the individual and enriches the employment experience. We have published Equal Employment Opportunity “EEO” data since 2017 and have a broadly diverse workforce across both our corporate base as well as our BMS division. Our employee demographics data can be found on our ESG micro-site (esg.vno.com), which is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our diversity metrics set a baseline from where we constantly strive to improve.
Health and Wellness / COVID-19 Response
As a building owner and landlord to thousands of business tenants, we focus on maintaining and improving the health of our indoor environments, as well as communicating the value of our health and wellness programs with consistency and clarity to our stakeholders. We believe that consistent health programming and communications protocols not only mitigate health risks within our buildings, but they also create a responsible behavior framework for our employees, our tenants, and our visitors.
We responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with determination to ensure that our tenants, employees and visitors remain healthy and safe. We fortified many of our buildings with protections that include daily health screenings and questionnaires, social distancing and PPE requirements, enhanced HVAC and indoor air quality, and installed onsite COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations. This infrastructure is further reinforced with our green cleaning program and our on-site operations team.
Labor Relations
BMS employs and manages janitorial and security staff who are members of 32BJ SEIU and engineering staff who are members of Local 94 of the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO. Through our active participation in the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, we work collaboratively with both unions and consider our relations with our union employees to be very positive.
For additional information on human capital matters, please see our most recent ESG report, available for download on our website at www.vno.com and in digital format at esg.vno.com. This report and other information on our website are not incorporated by reference into and do not form any part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
COMPETITION
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors”"Risk Factors" in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
SEGMENT DATA
We operate in the following reportable segments: New York and Other. Financial information related to these reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is set forth in Note23 – Segment Information to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
TENANTS ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 10% OF REVENUES
None of our tenants accounted for more than 10% of total revenues in any of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
We do not base our acquisitions and investments on specific allocations by type of property. We have historically held our properties for long‑term investment; however, it is possible that properties in our portfolio may be sold or otherwise disposed of when circumstances warrant. Further, we have not adopted a policy that limits the amount or percentage of assets which could be invested in a specific property or property type. Generally our activities are reviewed and may be modified from time to time by Vornado’s Board of Trustees without the vote of our shareholders or Operating Partnership unitholders.
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Our principal executive offices are located at 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019; telephone (212) 894‑7000.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q, Current Reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding officers, trustees or 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.vno.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on our website are copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Corporate Governance Guidelines. In the event of any changes to these charters or the code or guidelines, changed copies will also be made available on our website. Copies of these documents are also available directly from us free of charge. Our website also includes other financial and non-financial information, including certain non-GAAP financial measures, none of which is a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are also available free of charge from us, upon request.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Material factors that may adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition are summarized below. We refer to the equity and debt securities of both Vornado and the Operating Partnership as our “securities” and the investors who own shares of Vornado or units of the Operating Partnership, or both, as our “equity holders.” The risks and uncertainties described herein may not be the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition. See “Forward-Looking Statements” contained herein on page 6.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRY
Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows have been and may continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact could be material to us.
Our business has been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The pandemic has resulted in governments and other authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and business closures. Existing and potential new variants make the on-going impact of the COVID-19 pandemic difficult to predict. If the virus continues to spread significantly in its current form or as a more contagious variant, governmental agencies and other authorities may order additional closures or impose further restrictions on businesses, which could negatively impact the financial condition of our tenants. The continuation of the pandemic could also have fundamental adverse effects on our business. Further delays in tenant return-to-work plans as a result of the continued risks of the pandemic and further dependence on work from home and flexible work arrangements may lead our office tenants to reassess their long-term physical space needs. Further, while many of the limitations and restrictions imposed on retailers during the onset of the pandemic have been lifted and/or eased, economic conditions, including a decline in Manhattan tourism since the onset of the virus, continue to adversely affect the financial health of our retail tenants. The impact of such conditions could cause retailers to reduce the number and size of their physical locations and further increase reliance on e-commerce. Over time, these factors could decrease the demand for office and retail space and ultimately decrease occupancy and/or rent levels across our portfolio, which may have a negative impact on our financial condition and/or access to capital. In addition, the value of our real estate assets may decline, which may result in non-cash impairment charges in future periods and the impact could be material. The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time. Given the dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows but the impact could be material.
A significant portion of our properties is located in the New York City Metropolitan area and is affected by the economic cycles and risks inherent to this area.
In 2021, approximately 88% of our net operating income ("NOI", a non-GAAP measure) came from properties located in the New York City metropolitan area. We may continue to concentrate a significant portion of our future acquisitions, development and redevelopment in this area. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns and we cannot predict how economic conditions will impact this market in either the short or long term. Declines in the economy or declines in real estate markets in the New York City metropolitan area, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have hurt and could continue to hurt our financial performance and the value of our properties. In addition to the factors affecting the national economic condition generally, the factors affecting economic conditions in this region include:
•financial performance and productivity of the media, advertising, professional services, financial, technology, retail, insurance and real estate industries;
•business layoffs or downsizing;
•any oversupply of, or reduced demand for, real estate;
•industry slowdowns;
•relocations of businesses;
•changing demographics;
•increased work from home and use of alternative work places;
•changes in the number of domestic and international tourists to our markets (including as a result of changes in the relative strengths of world currencies and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic);
•the fiscal health of New York State and New York City governments and local transit authorities, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
•infrastructure quality; and
•changes in rates or the treatment of the deductibility of state and local taxes.
It is impossible for us to ensure the accuracy of predictions of the future or the effect of trends in the economic and investment climates of the geographic areas in which we concentrate, and more generally of the United States, or the real estate markets in these areas. Local, national or global economic downturns could negatively affect the value of our properties, our businesses and profitability.
We are subject to risks that affect the general and New York City retail environments.
Certain of our properties are Manhattan retail properties. In 2021, approximately 17%of our NOI is from Manhattan retail properties. As such, these properties are affected by the general and New York City retail environments, including office and residential occupancy rates, the level of consumer spending and consumer confidence, Manhattan tourism, employer remote-working policies, the threat of terrorism, increasing competition from on-line retailers, other retailers, and outlet malls, and the impact of technological change upon the retail environment generally. Further, New York City tourism has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in international tourists, who comprise a major source of demand for our Manhattan retail tenants, has adversely affected such tenants. These factors could adversely affect the financial condition of our retail tenants, or result in the bankruptcy of such tenants, and the willingness of retailers to lease space in our retail locations, which could have an adverse effect on the value of our properties, our business and profitability.
Our performance and the value of an investment in us are subject to risks associated with our real estate assets and with the real estate industry.
The value of our real estate and the value of an investment in us fluctuates depending on conditions in the general economy and the real estate business. These conditions may also adversely impact our revenues and cash flows.
The factors that affect the value of our real estate investments include, among other things:
•global, national, regional and local economic conditions;
•competition from other available space, including co-working space and sub-leases;
•local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;
•how well we manage our properties;
•the development and/or redevelopment of our properties;
•changes in market rental rates;
•the impact on our retail tenants and demand for retail space at our properties due to increased competition from online shopping;
•the timing and costs associated with property improvements and rentals;
•whether we are able to pass all or portions of any increases in operating costs through to tenants;
•changes in real estate taxes and other expenses;
•the ability of state and local governments to operate within their budgets;
•whether tenants and users such as customers and shoppers consider a property attractive;
•changes in consumer preferences adversely affecting retailers and retail store values;
•changes in space utilization by our tenants due to technology, economic conditions, and business environment;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attacks against, the United States or individual acts of violence in public spaces;
•trends in office real estate;
•availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all;
•inflation or deflation;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•our ability to obtain adequate insurance;
•changes in zoning laws and taxation;
•government regulation;
•potential liability under environmental or other laws or regulations;
•natural disasters;
•general competitive factors;
•climate change; and
•pandemics.
The rents or sales proceeds we receive and the occupancy levels at our properties may decline as a result of adverse changes in any of these factors. If rental revenues, sales proceeds and/or occupancy levels decline, we generally would expect to have less cash available for operating costs, to pay indebtedness and for distribution to equity holders. In addition, some of our major expenses, including mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs generally do not decline when the related rents decline and maintenance costs can increase substantially in an inflationary environment.
Real estate is a competitive business and that competition may adversely impact us.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Substantially all of our properties face competition from similar properties in the same market, which may adversely impact the rents we can charge at those properties and our results of operations.
Our commercial office properties are located primarily in highly developed areas of the New York metropolitan area. Manhattan is the largest office market in the United States. The number of competitive office properties in the New York metropolitan area, which may be newer or better located than our properties, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease office space at our properties and on the effective rents we are able to charge.
We depend on leasing space to tenants on economically favorable terms and collecting rent from tenants who may not be able to pay.
Our financial results depend significantly on leasing space in our properties to tenants on economically favorable terms. In addition, because a majority of our income comes from renting of real property, our income, funds available to pay indebtedness and funds available for distribution to equity holders will decrease if a significant number of our tenants cannot pay their rent or if we are not able to maintain occupancy levels on favorable terms. If a tenant does not pay its rent, we may not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal and other costs. Even if we are able to enforce our rights, a tenant may not have recoverable assets.
We may be adversely affected by trends in office real estate, including work from home trends.
In 2021, approximately 79% of our NOI is from our office properties. Work from home, flexible or hybrid work schedules, open workplaces, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing are becoming more common, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These practices may enable businesses to reduce their office space requirements. There is also an increasing trend among some businesses to utilize shared office spaces and co-working spaces. A continuation of the movement towards these practices could, over time, erode the overall demand for office space and, in turn, place downward pressure on occupancy, rental rates, cash flows and property valuations.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.
When our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, we may not be able to relet the space. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of renewal or reletting, considering among other things, rent and other concessions, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and distributions to equity holders could be adversely affected.
Bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants may decrease our revenue, net income and available cash.
From time to time, some of our tenants have declared bankruptcy, and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could cause us to suffer lower revenues and operational difficulties, including leasing the remainder of the property. As a result, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could result in decreased net income and funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to equity holders.
Terrorist attacks may adversely affect the value of our properties and our ability to generate cash flow.
We have significant investments in the New York City, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. In response to a terrorist attack or the perceived threat of terrorism, tenants in these areas may choose to relocate their businesses to less populated, lower-profile areas of the United States that may be perceived to be less likely targets of future terrorist activity and fewer customers may choose to patronize businesses in these areas. This, in turn, would trigger a decrease in the demand for space in these areas, which could increase vacancies in our properties and force us to lease space on less favorable terms. Furthermore, we may experience increased costs in security, equipment and personnel. As a result, the value of our properties and the level of our revenues and cash flows could decline materially.
Natural disasters and the effects of climate change could have a concentrated impact on the areas where we operate and could adversely impact our results.
Our investments are concentrated in the New York, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Natural disasters, including earthquakes, storms, tornados, floods and hurricanes, could cause significant damage to our properties and the surrounding environment or area. Potentially adverse consequences of “global warming,” including rising sea levels, could similarly have an impact on our properties and the economies of the metropolitan areas in which we operate. Government efforts to combat climate change may impact the cost of operating our properties. Over time, these conditions could result in declining demand for office space in our buildings or the inability of us to operate the buildings at all. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by
increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of energy at our properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our properties against such risks. The incurrence of these losses, costs or business interruptions may adversely affect our operating and financial results.
Our properties are located in urban areas, which means the vitality of our properties is reliant on sound transportation and utility infrastructure. If that infrastructure is compromised in any way by an extreme weather event, such a compromise could have an adverse impact on our local economies and populations, as well as on our tenants’ ability to do business in our buildings.
Our properties are subject to transitional risks related to climate-related policy change.
De-carbonization of grid-supplied energy could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings. Retrofitting our building systems to consume less energy could lead to increased capital costs. Buildings which consume fossil fuel onsite may be subject to penalties. In addition, the full transition of grid-supplied energy to renewable sources (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings.
We may become subject to costs, taxes or penalties, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage, such as a “carbon tax” and by local legislation such as New York City’s Local Law 97, which sets limits on carbon emissions in our buildings and imposes penalties if we exceed those limits, or laws passed to impose limits or eliminate any onsite fossil fuel combustion in new construction and major renovations. These costs, taxes or penalties could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations or distribute to our equity owners.
Changes to tax laws could affect REITs generally, the trading of our shares and our results of operations, both positively and negatively, in ways that are difficult to anticipate.
The rules dealing with U.S. federal, state and local income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the Treasury Department. Changes to tax laws (which changes may have retroactive application) could adversely affect the taxation of REITs and their shareholders. We cannot predict whether, when, in what form, or with what effective dates, tax laws, regulations and rulings may be enacted, promulgated or decided, or technical corrections made, which could result in an increase in our, or our shareholders’, tax liability or require changes in the manner in which we operate in order to minimize increases in our tax liability. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income and/or be subject to additional restrictions. These increased tax costs could, among other things, adversely affect the trading price for our common shares, our financial condition, our results of operations and the amount of cash available for the payment of dividends.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIES
We face risks associated with property acquisitions.
We have acquired in the past and intend to continue to pursue the acquisition of properties and portfolios of properties, including, but not limited to, large portfolios that could increase our size and result in alterations to our capital structure. Our acquisition activities and their success are subject to the following risks:
•even if we enter into an acquisition agreement for a property, we may be unable to complete that acquisition after making a non-refundable deposit and incurring certain other acquisition-related costs;
•we may be unable to obtain or assume financing for acquisitions on favorable terms or at all;
•acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;
•the actual costs of repositioning, redeveloping or maintaining acquired properties may be greater than our estimates and may require significantly greater time and attention of management than anticipated;
•the acquisition agreement will likely contain conditions to closing, including completion of due diligence investigations to our satisfaction or other conditions that are not within our control, which may not be satisfied;
•acquired properties may be located in new markets where we may face risks associated with a lack of market knowledge or understanding of the local economy, lack of business relationships in the area, costs associated with opening a new regional office and unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures;
•we may acquire real estate through the acquisition of the ownership entity subjecting us to the risks of that entity and we may be exposed to the liabilities of properties or companies acquired, some of which we may not be aware of at the time of acquisition; and
•we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations, and this could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Any delay or failure on our part to identify, negotiate, finance and consummate such acquisitions in a timely manner and on favorable terms, or operate acquired properties to meet our financial expectations, could impede our growth and have an adverse effect on us, including our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the market value of our securities.
We are exposed to risks associated with property redevelopment and repositioning that could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations.
We continue to engage in redevelopment and repositioning activities with respect to our properties, and, accordingly, we are subject to certain risks, which could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations. These risks include, without limitation, (i) the availability and pricing of financing on favorable terms or at all; (ii) the availability and timely receipt of zoning and other regulatory approvals; (iii) the potential for the fluctuation of occupancy rates and rents at redeveloped properties, which may result in our investment not being profitable; (iv) start up, repositioning and redevelopment costs may be higher than anticipated; (v) cost overruns, especially in an inflationary environment, and untimely completion of construction (including risks beyond our control, such as weather or labor conditions, material shortages or supply chain delays); (vi) the potential that we may fail to recover expenses already incurred if we abandon development or redevelopment opportunities after we begin to explore them; (vii) the potential that we may expend funds on and devote management time to projects which we do not complete; (viii) the inability to complete leasing of a property on schedule or at all, resulting in an increase in carrying or redevelopment costs; (ix) the possibility that properties will be leased at below expected rental rates and (x) to the extent the redevelopment activities are conducted in partnership with third parties, the possibility of disputes with our joint venture development partners and the potential that we miss certain project milestone deadlines. These risks could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and could prevent the initiation or the completion of redevelopment activities or the ultimate rents achieved on new developments, any of which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the market value of our common shares and ability to satisfy our principal and interest obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions. The announcement of such a material acquisition may result in a rapid and significant decline in the price of our securities.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions that we believe will maximize shareholder value. However, an announcement by us of one or more significant acquisitions could result in a quick and significant decline in the price of our securities.
It may be difficult to sell real estate timely, which may limit our flexibility.
Real estate investments are relatively illiquid. Consequently, we may have limited ability to dispose of assets in our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions which could have an adverse effect on our sources of working capital and our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.
We may not be able to effectively operate our business if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel due to a tight labor market and COVID-19 vaccine mandate in areas in which we operate.
Our success depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. Currently, the U.S. job market is experiencing labor shortages and employee resignations at record levels. Factors impacting the labor shortage include continued fears of COVID-19, enhanced unemployment insurance benefits, people leaving the workforce entirely, higher pay from competitors, demand for flexible working hours and remote work, and many other factors. The increased ability of employees in the workforce to work from home or in other remote work arrangements has made it and may continue to make it more difficult for us to compete in the job market. In addition, we may find it difficult to attract and retain employees in New York City, where our corporate office and a significant portion of our properties are located, due to the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate beginning in December 2021. Our inability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to operate our business.
Significant inflation could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Increased inflation could adversely affect us by increasing costs of land, construction and renovation. In a highly inflationary environment, we may be unable to raise rental rates at or above the rate of inflation, which could reduce our profit margins. In addition, our cost of labor and materials could increase, which could have an adverse impact on our business or financial results. While increases in most operating expenses at our properties can be passed on to our office and retail tenants, some tenants have fixed reimbursement charges and expenses at our residential properties may not be able to be passed on to residential tenants. Unreimbursed increased operating expenses may reduce cash flow available for payment of mortgage debt and interest and for distributions to shareholders.
We may not be permitted to dispose of certain properties or pay down the debt associated with those properties when we might otherwise desire to do so without incurring additional costs. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn similar returns.
As part of an acquisition of a property, or a portfolio of properties, we may agree, and in the past have agreed, not to dispose of the acquired properties or reduce the mortgage indebtedness for a long-term period, unless we pay certain of the resulting tax costs of the seller. These agreements could result in us holding on to properties that we would otherwise sell and not pay down or refinance. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn returns similar to those generated by the assets that were sold.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make investments in companies over which we do not have sole control. Some of these companies operate in industries with different risks than investing and operating real estate.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make, investments in companies that we may not control, including, but not limited to, Alexander’s, our Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, and other equity and loan investments. Although these businesses generally have a significant real estate component, some of them operate in businesses that are different from investing and operating real estate. Consequently, we are subject to operating and financial risks of those industries and to the risks associated with lack of control, such as having differing objectives than our partners or the entities in which we invest, or becoming involved in disputes, or competing directly or indirectly with these partners or entities. In addition, we rely on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may adversely affect us.
We are subject to risks involved in real estate activity through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds.
We currently own properties through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds with other persons and entities and may in the future acquire or own properties through joint ventures and funds when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. Joint venture and fund investments involve risk, including: the possibility that our partners might refuse to make capital contributions when due and therefore we may be forced to make contributions to maintain the value of the property; that we may be responsible to our partners for indemnifiable losses; that our partners might at any time have business or economic goals that are inconsistent with ours; that third parties may be hesitant or refuse to transact with the joint venture or fund due to the identity of our partners; and that our partners may be in a position to take action or withhold consent contrary to our recommendations, instructions or requests. We and our respective joint venture partners may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell, put right or forced sale arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partner’s interest, or to sell the underlying asset, at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction, without our consent or on unfavorable terms. In some instances, joint venture and fund partners may have competing interests in our markets that could create conflicts of interest. These conflicts may include compliance with the REIT requirements, and our REIT status could be jeopardized if any of our joint ventures or funds do not operate in compliance with REIT requirements. To the extent our partners do not meet their obligations to us or our joint ventures or funds, or they take action inconsistent with the interests of the joint venture or fund, we may be adversely affected.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDEBTEDNESS AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of an investment in our debt and equity securities.
There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space typically declines nationwide due to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity and financial condition of our tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities and access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of our securities.
We may not be able to obtain capital to make investments.
We depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business. This is because one of the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for a REIT is that it distributes 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders. This, in turn, requires the Operating Partnership to make distributions to its unitholders. There is a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on the willingness of third parties to lend or make equity investments and on conditions in the capital markets generally. Although we believe that we will be able to finance any investments we may wish to make in the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance that new financing will be available or available on acceptable terms. For information about our available sources of funds, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” and the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We depend on dividends and distributions from our direct and indirect subsidiaries. The creditors and preferred equity holders of these subsidiaries are entitled to amounts payable to them by the subsidiaries before the subsidiaries may pay any dividends or distributions to us.
Substantially all of Vornado’s assets are held through its Operating Partnership that holds substantially all of its properties and assets through subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by its subsidiaries, and in turn, substantially all of Vornado’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by the Operating Partnership. The creditors of each of Vornado’s direct and indirect subsidiaries are entitled to payment of that subsidiary’s obligations to them, when due and payable, before distributions may be made by that subsidiary to its equity holders. Thus, the Operating Partnership’s ability to make distributions to its equity holders depends on its subsidiaries’ ability first to satisfy their obligations to their creditors and then to make distributions to the Operating Partnership. Likewise, Vornado’s ability to pay dividends to its holders of common and preferred shares
depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to make distributions to Vornado.
Furthermore, the holders of preferred units of the Operating Partnership are entitled to receive preferred distributions before payment of distributions to the Operating Partnership’s equity holders, including Vornado. Thus, Vornado’s ability to pay cash dividends to its equity holders and satisfy its debt obligations depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to its equity holders, including Vornado. As of December 31, 2021, there were three series of preferred units of the Operating Partnership not held by Vornado with a total liquidation value of $53,223,000.
In addition, Vornado’s participation in any distribution of the assets of any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries upon the liquidation, reorganization or insolvency is only after the claims of the creditors, including trade creditors and preferred equity holders, are satisfied.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness that could affect our future operations.
As of December 31, 2021, our consolidated mortgages and unsecured indebtedness, excluding related premium, discount and deferred financing costs, totaled $8.7 billion. We are subject to the risks normally associated with debt financing, including the risk that our cash flow from operations will be insufficient to meet our required debt service. Our debt service costs generally will not be reduced if developments in the market or at our properties, such as the entry of new competitors or the loss of major tenants, cause a reduction in the income from our properties. Should such events occur, our operations may be adversely affected. If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and income from such property is insufficient to pay that indebtedness, the property could be foreclosed upon by the mortgagee resulting in a loss of income and a decline in our total asset value.
We have outstanding debt, and the amount of debt and its cost may increase and refinancing may not be available on acceptable terms.
We rely on both secured and unsecured, variable rate and non-variable rate debt to finance acquisitions and development activities and for working capital. If we are unable to obtain debt financing or refinance existing indebtedness upon maturity, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. In addition, the cost of our existing debt may increase, especially in the case of a rising interest rate environment, and we may not be able to refinance our existing debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms. If the cost or amount of our indebtedness increases or we cannot refinance our debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, we are at risk of credit rating downgrades and default on our obligations that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect results of operations.
The interest rate hedge instruments we use to manage some of our exposure to interest rate volatility involve risk and counterparties may fail to perform under these arrangements. In addition, these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes and when existing interest rate hedges terminate, we may incur increased costs in implementing further interest rate hedges. Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect our results of operations.
Covenants in our debt instruments could adversely affect our financial condition and our acquisitions and development activities.
The mortgages on our properties contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the applicable lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage. Our unsecured indebtedness and debt that we may obtain in the future may contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including covenants that limit our ability to incur debt based upon the level of our ratio of total debt to total assets, our ratio of secured debt to total assets, our ratio of EBITDA to interest expense, and fixed charges, and that require us to maintain a certain ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants. In addition, failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt instrument, and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from such other sources or give possession of a secured property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be available only on unattractive terms.
A downgrade in our credit ratings could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Our credit rating and the credit ratings assigned to our debt securities and our preferred shares could change based upon, among other things, our results of operations and financial condition. These ratings are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies, and any rating could be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant such action. Moreover, these credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our common shares or any other securities. If any of the credit rating agencies that have rated our securities downgrades or lowers its credit rating, or if any credit rating agency indicates that it has placed any such rating on a “watch list” for a possible downgrading or lowering, or otherwise indicates that its outlook for that rating is negative, such action could have a material adverse effect on our costs and availability of funding, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, the trading/redemption price of our securities, and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends and distributions to our equity holders.
RISK RELATED TO OUR ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE
Vornado’s Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “declaration of trust”) sets limits on the ownership of its shares.
Generally, for Vornado to maintain its qualification as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Vornado may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of Vornado’s taxable year. The Internal Revenue Code defines “individuals” for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Under Vornado’s declaration of trust, as amended, no person may own more than 6.7% of the outstanding common shares of any class, or 9.9% of the outstanding preferred shares of any class, with some exceptions for persons who held common shares in excess of the 6.7% limit before Vornado adopted the limit and other persons approved by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. In addition, our declaration of trust includes restrictions on ownership of our common shares and preferred shares to preserve our status as a "domestically controlled qualified investment entity" within the meaning of Section 897 (h)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. These restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of equity holders.
The Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) contains provisions that may reduce the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
The MGCL imposes conditions and restrictions on certain “business combinations” (including, among other transactions, a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance of equity securities) between a Maryland REIT and certain persons who beneficially own at least 10% of the corporation’s stock (an “interested shareholder”). Unless approved in advance by the board of trustees of the trust, or otherwise exempted by the statute, such a business combination is prohibited for a period of five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. After such five-year period, a business combination with an interested shareholder must be: (a) recommended by the board of trustees of the trust, and (b) approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote and (ii) two-thirds of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote which are not held by the interested shareholder with whom the business combination is to be effected, unless, among other things, the trust’s common shareholders receive a “fair price” (as defined by the statute) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for his or her shares.
In approving a transaction, Vornado’s Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board of Trustees. Vornado’s Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution exempting any business combination between Vornado and any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates. As a result, any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates may be able to enter into business combinations with Vornado that may not be in the best interest of our equity holders. With respect to business combinations with other persons, the business combination provisions of the MGCL may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders. The business combination statute may discourage others from trying to acquire control of Vornado and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our declaration of trust or bylaws, to implement certain takeover defenses, including adopting a classified board or increasing the vote required to remove a trustee. Such takeover defenses may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us under the circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then current market price.
Vornado may issue additional shares in a manner that could adversely affect the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
Vornado’s declaration of trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to:
•cause Vornado to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares;
•classify or reclassify, in one or more series, any unissued preferred shares;
•set the preferences, rights and other terms of any classified or reclassified shares that Vornado issues; and
•increase, without shareholder approval, the number of shares of beneficial interest that Vornado may issue.
Vornado’s Board of Trustees could establish a series of preferred shares whose terms could delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado, and therefore of the Operating Partnership, or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders, although Vornado’s Board of Trustees does not now intend to establish a series of preferred shares of this kind. Vornado’s declaration of trust and bylaws contain other provisions that may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders.
We may change our policies without obtaining the approval of our equity holders.
Our operating and financial policies, including our policies with respect to acquisitions of real estate or other companies, growth, operations, indebtedness, capitalization, dividends and distributions, are exclusively determined by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. Accordingly, our equity holders do not control these policies.
Steven Roth and Interstate Properties may exercise substantial influence over us. They and some of Vornado’s other trustees and officers have interests or positions in other entities that may compete with us.
As of December 31, 2021, Interstate Properties, a New Jersey general partnership, and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 6.9% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.1% of the common stock of Alexander’s, which is described below. Steven Roth, David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr. are the three partners of Interstate Properties. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
Because of these overlapping interests, Mr. Roth and Interstate Properties and its partners may have substantial influence over Vornado, and therefore over the Operating Partnership. In addition, certain decisions concerning our operations or financial structure may present conflicts of interest among Messrs. Roth, Mandelbaum and Wight and Interstate Properties and our other equity holders. In addition, Mr. Roth, Interstate Properties and its partners, and Alexander’s currently and may in the future engage in a wide variety of activities in the real estate business which may result in conflicts of interest with respect to matters affecting us, such as which of these entities or persons, if any, may take advantage of potential business opportunities, the business focus of these entities, the types of properties and geographic locations in which these entities make investments, potential competition between business activities conducted, or sought to be conducted, competition for properties and tenants, possible corporate transactions such as acquisitions and other strategic decisions affecting the future of these entities.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate Properties pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. See Note 22 – Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
There may be conflicts of interest between Alexander’s and us.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s. Alexander’s is a REIT that has six properties, which are located in the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition to the 2.2% that they indirectly own through Vornado, Interstate Properties, which is described above, and its partners owned 26.1% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s as of December 31, 2021. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s and general partners of Interstate Properties. Ms. Mandakini Puri and Dr. Richard West are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
We manage, develop and lease Alexander’s properties under management, development and leasing agreements under which we receive annual fees from Alexander’s. These agreements are described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON SHARES AND OPERATING PARTNERSHIP CLASS A UNITS
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate.
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate widely as a result of several factors, many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market is subject to fluctuations in the share prices and trading volumes that affect the market prices of the shares of many companies. These broad market fluctuations have in the past and may in the future adversely affect the market price of Vornado’s common shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s Class A units. In particular, the market price of our common shares has been further adversely impacted since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors include:
•our financial condition and performance;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
•our dividend policy;
•the reputation of REITs and real estate investments generally and the attractiveness of REIT equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, and fixed income securities;
•uncertainty and volatility in the equity and credit markets;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
•failure to meet analysts’ revenue or earnings estimates;
•speculation in the press or investment community;
•strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
•the extent of institutional investor interest in us;
•the extent of short-selling of Vornado common shares and the shares of our competitors;
•fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of our competitors;
•general financial and economic market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for office REITs and other real estate related companies and the New York City real estate market;
•domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance;
•changes in tax laws and rules; and
•all other risk factors addressed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A significant decline in Vornado’s stock price could result in substantial losses for our equity holders.
Vornado has many shares available for future sale, which could hurt the market price of its shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s units.
The interests of equity holders could be diluted if we issue additional equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, Vornado had authorized but unissued 58,276,392 common shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value, and 58,387,098 preferred shares of beneficial interest, no par value; of which 20,859,593common shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership units, convertible securities and employee stock options and 11,200,000 preferred shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of preferred Operating Partnership units. Any shares not reserved may be issued from time to time in public or private offerings or in connection with acquisitions. In addition, common and preferred shares reserved may be sold upon issuance in the public market after registration under the Securities Act or under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or other available exemptions from registration. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of Vornado’s common and preferred shares or Operating Partnership Class A and preferred units will have on the market prices of our securities.
In addition, under Maryland law, Vornado’s Board of Trustees has the authority to increase the number of authorized shares without shareholder approval.
Loss of our key personnel could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our common shares and Operating Partnership Class A units.
We are dependent on the efforts of Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado. While we believe that we could find a replacement for him and other key personnel, the loss of their services could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our securities.
RISKS RELATED TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Vornado may fail to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT and may be required to pay federal income taxes at corporate rates, which could adversely impact the value of our common shares.
Although we believe that Vornado will remain organized and will continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, Vornado may fail to remain so qualified. Qualifications are governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations and depend on various facts and circumstances that are not entirely within our control. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may significantly change the relevant tax laws and/or the federal income tax consequences of qualifying as a REIT. If, with respect to any taxable year, Vornado fails to maintain its qualification as a REIT and does not qualify under statutory relief provisions, Vornado could not deduct distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would have to pay federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates. The federal income tax payable would include any applicable alternative minimum tax. If Vornado had to pay federal income tax, the amount of money available to distribute to equity holders and pay its indebtedness would be reduced for the year or years involved, and Vornado would not be required to make distributions to shareholders in that taxable year and in future years until it was able to qualify as a REIT and did so. In addition, Vornado would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost, unless Vornado were entitled to relief under the relevant statutory provisions. Our failure to qualify as a REIT could impact our ability to expand our business and raise capital and adversely affect the value of our common shares.
We may face possible adverse federal tax audits and changes in federal tax laws, which may result in an increase in our tax liability.
In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone or may undergo tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended. We cannot predict if or when any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation, or administrative interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective and any such law, regulation, or interpretation may take effect retroactively. Vornado, its taxable REIT subsidiaries, and our security holders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation.
We may face possible adverse state and local tax audits and changes in state and local tax law.
Because Vornado is organized and qualifies as a REIT, it is generally not subject to federal income taxes, but we are subject to certain state and local taxes. In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone, or are currently undergoing, tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions in the ongoing audits, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance on the specific point at issue. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
From time to time changes in state and local tax laws or regulations are enacted, which may result in an increase in our tax liability. A shortfall in tax revenues for states and municipalities in which we operate may lead to an increase in the frequency and size of such changes including changes in laws, regulations and administration of property and transfer taxes. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income. These increased tax costs could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and the amount of cash available for the payment of dividends and distributions to our security holders.
Compliance or failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other safety regulations and requirements could result in substantial costs.
ADA generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain Federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the Federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. From time to time persons have asserted claims against us with respect to some of our properties under the ADA, but to date such claims have not resulted in any material expense or liability. If, under the ADA, we are required to make substantial alterations and capital expenditures in one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to equity holders.
Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures that will affect our cash flow and results of operations.
We may incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws and environmental contamination may impair our ability to lease and/or sell real estate.
Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment, including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. Under some environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property. The owner or operator may also be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by those parties because of the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of the release of the substances or caused the release. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may also impair our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. Other laws and regulations govern indoor and outdoor air quality including those that can require the abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of damage, demolition, renovation or remodeling and govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. The maintenance and removal of lead paint and certain electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are also regulated by federal and state laws. We are also subject to risks associated with human exposure to chemical or biological contaminants such as molds, pollens, viruses and bacteria which, above certain levels, can be alleged to be connected to allergic or other health effects and symptoms in susceptible individuals. Our predecessor companies may be subject to similar liabilities for activities of those companies in the past. We could incur fines for environmental compliance and be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to the foregoing regulated substances or related claims arising out of environmental contamination or human exposure to contamination at or from our properties.
Each of our properties has been subject to varying degrees of environmental assessment. To date, these environmental assessments have not revealed any environmental condition material to our business. However, identification of new compliance concerns or undiscovered areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, human exposure to contamination or changes in clean-up or compliance requirements could result in significant costs to us.
GENERAL RISKS
The occurrence of cyber incidents, or a deficiency in our cyber security, as well as other disruptions of our IT networks and related systems, could negatively impact our business by causing a disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information, and/or damage to our business relationships or reputation, all of which could negatively impact our financial results.
We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware, ransomware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, persons who access our systems from inside or outside our organization, and other significant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Although we have not experienced cyber incidents that are individually, or in the aggregate, material, we have experienced cyber attacks in the past, which have thus far been mitigated by preventative, detective, and responsive measures that we have put in place. Our IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations (including managing our building systems) and, in some cases, may be critical to the operations of certain of our tenants. Although we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of IT networks and related systems, and we have implemented various measures to manage the risk of a security breach or disruption, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. Unauthorized parties, whether within or outside our company, may disrupt or gain access to our systems, or those of third parties with whom we do business, through human error, misfeasance, fraud, trickery, or other forms of deceit, including break-ins, use of stolen credentials, social engineering, phishing, computer viruses or other malicious codes, and similar means of unauthorized and destructive tampering. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed to not be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.
A security breach or other significant disruption involving our IT networks and related systems could disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems and therefore our operations and/or those of certain of our tenants; result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of, proprietary, confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or others, which others could use to compete against us or which could expose us to damage claims by third-parties for disruptive, destructive or otherwise harmful purposes and outcomes; result in our inability to maintain the building systems relied upon by our tenants for the efficient use of their leased space; require significant management attention and resources to remedy any damages that result; may require payments to the attackers; subject us to litigation claims for breach of contract, damages, credits, fines, penalties, governmental investigations and enforcement actions or termination of leases or other agreements; or damage our reputation among our tenants and investors generally. Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A cyber attack or systems failure could interfere with our ability to comply with financial reporting requirements, which could adversely affect us. A cyber attack could also compromise the confidential information of our employees, tenants, customers and vendors. A successful attack could disrupt and materially affect our business operations, including damaging relationships with tenants, customers and vendors. Any compromise of our information security systems could also result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, damage to our reputation, loss or misuse of the information (which may be confidential, proprietary and/or commercially sensitive in nature) and a loss of confidence in our security measures, which could harm our business.
Competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of acquisition opportunities available to us and increase the costs of those acquisitions.
We may acquire properties when we are presented with attractive opportunities. We may face competition for acquisition opportunities from other well-capitalized investors, including publicly traded and privately held REITs, private real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial institutions, life insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension trusts, partnerships and individual investors, which may adversely affect us because that competition may cause an increase in the purchase price for a desired acquisition property or result in a competitor acquiring the desired property instead of us.
If we are unable to successfully acquire additional properties, our ability to grow our business could be adversely affected. In addition, increases in the cost of acquisition opportunities could adversely affect our results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by the discontinuation of London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR").
On March 5, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced that USD LIBOR will no longer be published after June 30, 2023. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") has been identified by market participants as the preferred alternative to USD LIBOR in derivatives and other financial contracts. Our new floating rate loans entered into after December 31, 2021 no longer reference to LIBOR rates and instead reference to SOFR or another floating rate.
As of December 31, 2021, we had approximately $6.7 billion of consolidated outstanding debt indexed to LIBOR. $2.2 billion of this debt is subject to interest rate swaps that convert the floating rates to a fixed interest rate. In the transition from the use of LIBOR
to SOFR or other alternatives, the level of interest payments we incur may change. In addition, although certain of our LIBOR based obligations provide for alternative methods of calculating the interest rate payable (including transition to an alternative benchmark rate) if LIBOR is not reported and we have been entering into amendments to certain of our financing agreements to provide for alternative benchmark rates if LIBOR is discontinued, uncertainty as to the extent and manner of future changes may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher than or lower than or that do not otherwise correlate over time with the interest rates and/or payments that would have been made on our obligations if LIBOR was available in its current form. Use of alternative interest rates or other LIBOR reforms could result in increased volatility or a tightening of credit markets which could adversely affect our ability to obtain cost-effective financing. In addition, the transition of our existing LIBOR financing agreements to alternative benchmarks may result in unanticipated changes to the overall interest rate paid on our liabilities.
Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,785,910 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There are no unresolved comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We operate in two reportable segments: New York and Other. The following pages provide details of our real estate properties as of December 31, 2021.
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NEW YORK SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
PENN 1 (ground leased through 2098)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 82.4 | % | | 2,290,000 | | | 257,000 | | | 2,547,000 | |
1290 Avenue of the Americas | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.6 | % | | 2,120,000 | | | — | | | 2,120,000 | |
PENN 2 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 428,000 | | | 1,192,000 | | | 1,620,000 | |
909 Third Avenue (ground leased through 2063)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 96.7 | % | | 1,350,000 | | | — | | | 1,350,000 | |
280 Park Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.1 | % | | 1,264,000 | | | — | | | 1,264,000 | |
Independence Plaza, Tribeca (1,327 units)(2) | | 50.1 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 1,249,000 | | | 8,000 | | | 1,257,000 | |
770 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,182,000 | | | — | | | 1,182,000 | |
PENN 11 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,153,000 | | | — | | | 1,153,000 | |
90 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 956,000 | | | — | | | 956,000 | |
One Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 96.9 | % | | 944,000 | | | — | | | 944,000 | |
888 Seventh Avenue (ground leased through 2067)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.6 | % | | 887,000 | | | — | | | 887,000 | |
100 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.3 | % | | 859,000 | | | — | | | 859,000 | |
Farley Office and Retail (ground and building leased through 2116)(1) | | 95.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 756,000 | | | 89,000 | | | 845,000 | |
330 West 34th Street (65.2% ground leased through 2149)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 74.2 | % | | 725,000 | | | — | | | 725,000 | |
85 Tenth Avenue(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Office / Retail | | 89.6 | % | | 638,000 | | | — | | | 638,000 | |
650 Madison Avenue(2) | | 20.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.3 | % | | 601,000 | | | — | | | 601,000 | |
350 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.8 | % | | 581,000 | | | — | | | 581,000 | |
150 East 58th Street(4) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 88.3 | % | | 545,000 | | | — | | | 545,000 | |
33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 92.4 | % | | 498,000 | | | — | | | 498,000 | |
7 West 34th Street(2) | | 53.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 477,000 | | | — | | | 477,000 | |
595 Madison Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 81.4 | % | | 332,000 | | | — | | | 332,000 | |
640 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.9 | % | | 315,000 | | | — | | | 315,000 | |
50-70 West 93rd Street (324 units)(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Residential | | 96.3 | % | | 283,000 | | | — | | | 283,000 | |
Manhattan Mall | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 18.3 | % | | 257,000 | | | — | | | 257,000 | |
40 Fulton Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.7 | % | | 251,000 | | | — | | | 251,000 | |
260 Eleventh Avenue (ground leased through 2114)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.5 | % | | 209,000 | | | — | | | 209,000 | |
4 Union Square South | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 204,000 | | | — | | | 204,000 | |
61 Ninth Avenue (2 buildings) (ground leased through 2115)(1)(2) | | 45.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.5 | % | | 192,000 | | | — | | | 192,000 | |
512 West 22nd Street(2) | | 55.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.6 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
825 Seventh Avenue | | 51.2 | % | | Office(2) / Retail | | 44.7 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
1540 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 79.9 | % | | 161,000 | | | — | | | 161,000 | |
Paramus | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 85.2 | % | | 129,000 | | | — | | | 129,000 | |
666 Fifth Avenue (2)(5) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 114,000 | | | — | | | 114,000 | |
1535 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 98.2 | % | | 107,000 | | | — | | | 107,000 | |
57th Street (2 buildings)(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 83.9 | % | | 103,000 | | | — | | | 103,000 | |
689 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.9 | % | | 98,000 | | | — | | | 98,000 | |
478-486 Broadway (2 buildings) (10 units)(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 33,000 | | | 56,000 | | | 89,000 | |
150 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
510 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 51.5 | % | | 66,000 | | | — | | | 66,000 | |
655 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 57,000 | | | — | | | 57,000 | |
155 Spring Street(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 88.6 | % | | 50,000 | | | — | | | 50,000 | |
435 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 43,000 | | | — | | | 43,000 | |
See notes on page 27.
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NEW YORK SEGMENT – CONTINUED Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
692 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 64.4 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
606 Broadway | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
697-703 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 44.8 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 26,000 | | | — | | | 26,000 | |
1131 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
131-135 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
715 Lexington Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | 12,000 | | | 22,000 | |
537 West 26th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 17,000 | | | — | | | 17,000 | |
443 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
334 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 14,000 | | | — | | | 14,000 | |
304 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 13,000 | | | — | | | 13,000 | |
431 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | — | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
759-771 Madison Avenue (40 East 66th Street) (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Residential | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
138-142 West 32nd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
148 Spring Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 72.7 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
339 Greenwich Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
150 Spring Street (1 unit) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 74.2 | % | (3) | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
966 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
968 Third Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
137 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 3,000 | | | — | | | 3,000 | |
57th Street(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Eighth Avenue and 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)(8) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (3 buildings) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
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731 Lexington Avenue(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 1,056,000 | | | 23,000 | | | 1,079,000 | |
Rego Park II, Queens (6.6 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 84.4 | % | | 480,000 | | | 135,000 | | | 615,000 | |
Rego Park I, Queens (4.8 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 260,000 | | | 78,000 | | | 338,000 | |
The Alexander Apartment Tower, Queens (312 units)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Residential | | 95.2 | % | | 255,000 | | | — | | | 255,000 | |
Flushing, Queens (1.0 acre ground leased through 2037)(1)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 167,000 | | | — | | | 167,000 | |
Rego Park III, Queens (3.2 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total New York Segment | | | | | | 91.8 | % | | 25,445,000 | | | 1,850,000 | | | 27,295,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 91.3 | % | | 20,086,000 | | | 1,683,000 | | | 21,769,000 | |
See notes on page 27.
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OTHER SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
theMART: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail / Trade show / Showroom | | 88.8 | % | | 3,673,000 | | | — | | | 3,673,000 | |
Piers 92 and 94 (New York) (ground and building leased through 2110)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Trade show / Other | | — | % | | — | | | 208,000 | | | 208,000 | |
527 West Kinzie, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (2 properties)(2), Chicago | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 19,000 | | | — | | | 19,000 | |
Total theMART | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,692,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,900,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,683,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,891,000 | |
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555 California Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 97.8 | % | | 1,505,000 | | | — | | | 1,505,000 | |
315 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 235,000 | | | — | | | 235,000 | |
345 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | — | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
Total 555 California Street | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,818,000 | | | — | | | 1,818,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,273,000 | | | — | | | 1,273,000 | |
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Rosslyn Plaza, VA (197 units)(2) | | 46.2 | % | | Office / Residential | | 65.1 | % | (3) | 685,000 | | | 304,000 | | | 989,000 | |
Fashion Centre Mall, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Retail | | 95.7 | % | | 868,000 | | | — | | | 868,000 | |
Washington Tower, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Office | | 75.0 | % | | 170,000 | | | — | | | 170,000 | |
Wayne Towne Center, Wayne, NJ (ground leased through 2064)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 638,000 | | | 52,000 | | | 690,000 | |
Annapolis, MD (ground leased through 2042)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 128,000 | | | — | | | 128,000 | |
Atlantic City, NJ (11.3 acres ground leased through 2070 to MGM Growth Properties for a portion of the Borgata Hotel and Casino complex) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | 100.0 | % | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total Other | | | | | | 89.7 | % | | 2,489,000 | | | 356,000 | | | 2,845,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 92.8 | % | | 1,154,000 | | | 192,000 | | | 1,346,000 | |
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Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund ("Fund")(9) : | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crowne Plaza Times Square, NY (0.64 acres owned in fee; 0.18 acres ground leased through 2187 and 0.05 acres ground leased through 2035) (1)(10) | | 75.7 | % | | Office / Retail / Hotel | | 86.7 | % | | 246,000 | | | — | | | 246,000 | |
Lucida, 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, NY (ground leased through 2082)(1) (39 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 157,000 | | | — | | | 157,000 | |
1100 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 78.0 | % | | 130,000 | | | — | | | 130,000 | |
Total Real Estate Fund | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 533,000 | | | — | | | 533,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 152,000 | | | — | | | 152,000 | |
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(1)Term assumes all renewal options exercised, if applicable.
(2)Denotes property not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial data included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(3)Excludes residential occupancy statistics.
(4)Includes 962 Third Avenue (the Annex building to 150 East 58th Street) 50.0% ground leased through 2118(1).
(5)75,000 square feet is leased from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium.
(6)478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street sold on January 13, 2022.
(7)Properties under development or to be developed.
(8)We permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
(9)We own a 25% interest in the Fund. The ownership percentage in this section represents the Fund's ownership in the underlying assets.
(10)We own a 32.8% economic interest through the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES – CONTINUED
Top 10 Tenants Based on Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share):
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Tenant | | Square Footage At Share | | Annualized Escalated Rents At Share | | % of Total Annualized Escalated Rents At Share |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.) | | 1,451,153 | | | $ | 156,036 | | | 8.6 | % |
IPG and affiliates | | 967,552 | | | 66,748 | | | 3.7 | % |
Google/Motorola Mobility (guaranteed by Google) | | 759,446 | | | 42,785 | | | 2.4 | % |
New York University | | 632,628 | | | 40,948 | | | 2.3 | % |
Bloomberg L.P. | | 304,385 | | | 38,237 | | | 2.1 | % |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company | | 336,644 | | | 35,196 | | | 1.9 | % |
Swatch Group USA | | 14,949 | | | 32,349 | | | 1.8 | % |
Verizon Media Group | | 313,726 | | | 31,475 | | | 1.7 | % |
Amazon (including its Whole Foods subsidiary) | | 312,694 | | | 29,353 | | | 1.6 | % |
The City of New York | | 636,573 | | | 25,887 | | | 1.4 | % |
See note below.
Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share) by Tenants’ Industry:
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Industry | | Percentage |
Office: | | |
Technology | | 17 | % |
Financial Services | | 16 | % |
Professional Services | | 8 | % |
Advertising/Marketing | | 5 | % |
Real Estate | | 4 | % |
Insurance | | 3 | % |
Entertainment and Electronics | | 3 | % |
Education | | 3 | % |
Banking | | 3 | % |
Communications | | 3 | % |
Apparel | | 2 | % |
Engineering, Architect & Surveying | | 2 | % |
Government | | 2 | % |
Health Services | | 2 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
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Retail: | | |
Apparel | | 6 | % |
Luxury Retail | | 4 | % |
Banking | | 2 | % |
Restaurants | | 1 | % |
Grocery | | 1 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
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Showroom | | 5 | % |
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Total | | 100 | % |
(1)Represents monthly contractual base rent before free rent plus tenant reimbursements multiplied by 12. Annualized escalated rents at share include leases signed but not yet commenced in place of current tenants or vacancy in the same space.
As of December 31, 2021, our New York segment consisted of 27.3 million square feet in 73 properties. The 27.3 million square feet is comprised of 20.6 million square feet of Manhattan office in 32 of the properties, 2.7 million square feet of Manhattan street retail in 60 of the properties, 1,674 units in eight residential properties, and our 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens. The New York segment also includes 10 garages totaling 1.7 million square feet (4,875 spaces).
As of December 31, 2021, the occupancy rate for our New York segment was 91.3%.
Occupancy and weighted average annual rent per square foot:
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Office: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2021 | | | 20,630,000 | | | 19,442,000 | | | 16,757,000 | | | 92.2 | % | | $ | 80.01 | |
| 2020 | | | 20,586,000 | | | 18,361,000 | | | 15,413,000 | | | 93.4 | % | | 79.05 | |
| 2019 | (1) | | 20,666,000 | | | 19,070,000 | | | 16,195,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 76.26 | |
| 2018 | | | 21,495,000 | | | 19,858,000 | | | 16,632,000 | | | 97.2 | % | | 74.04 | |
| 2017 | | | 21,329,000 | | | 20,256,000 | | | 16,982,000 | | | 97.1 | % | | 71.09 | |
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| As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2021 | | | 2,693,000 | | | 2,267,000 | | | 1,825,000 | | | 80.7 | % | | $ | 214.22 | |
| 2020 | | | 2,690,000 | | | 2,275,000 | | | 1,805,000 | | | 78.8 | % | | 226.38 | |
| 2019 | (1) | | 2,712,000 | | | 2,300,000 | | | 1,842,000 | | | 94.5 | % | | 209.86 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,802,000 | | | 2,648,000 | | | 2,419,000 | | | 97.3 | % | | 228.43 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,931,000 | | | 2,720,000 | | | 2,471,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 217.17 | |
Occupancy and average monthly rent per unit:
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| As of December 31, | | Total Number of Units | | Total Number of Units | | Occupancy Rate | | Average Monthly Rent Per Unit |
| 2021 | | | 1,986 | | | 951 | | | 96.4 | % | | $ | 3,776 | |
| 2020 | | | 1,995 | | | 960 | | | 84.9 | % | | 3,714 | |
| 2019 | | | 1,996 | | | 960 | | | 97.5 | % | | 3,902 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,004 | | | 968 | | | 96.6 | % | | 3,788 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,031 | | | 995 | | | 96.7 | % | | 3,757 | |
(1)Reflects the transfer of 45.4% of common equity in the properties contributed to the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV on April 18, 2019.
Lease expirations as of December 31, 2021 (at share)(1):
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| | Number of Expiring Leases | | Square Feet of Expiring Leases(2) | | Percentage of New York Square Feet | | Annualized Escalated Rents of Expiring Leases | |
Year | | | | | Total | | Per Square Foot | |
Office: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Month to month | | 7 | | 25,000 | | | 0.2% | | $ | 1,419,000 | | | $ | 56.76 | | |
2022 | | 80 | | 671,000 | | | 4.4% | | 48,405,000 | | | 72.14 | | (3) |
2023(4) | | 64 | | 1,357,000 | | | 8.9% | | 125,367,000 | | | 92.39 | | |
2024 | | 81 | | 1,039,000 | | | 6.8% | | 93,258,000 | | | 89.76 | | |
2025 | | 51 | | 719,000 | | | 4.7% | | 57,919,000 | | | 80.55 | | |
2026 | | 68 | | 1,451,000 | | | 9.7% | | 107,605,000 | | | 74.16 | | |
2027 | | 61 | | 1,318,000 | | | 8.7% | | 90,028,000 | | | 68.31 | | |
2028 | | 38 | | 989,000 | | | 6.5% | | 70,334,000 | | | 71.12 | | |
2029 | | 32 | | 1,170,000 | | | 7.7% | | 94,220,000 | | | 80.53 | | |
2030 | | 31 | | 621,000 | | | 4.1% | | 48,939,000 | | | 78.81 | | |
2031 | | 25 | | 817,000 | | | 5.4% | | 72,149,000 | | | 88.31 | | |
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Month to month | | 8 | | 20,000 | | | 1.6% | | $ | 1,548,000 | | | $ | 77.40 | | |
2022 | | 8 | | 115,000 | | | 9.3% | | 6,630,000 | | | 57.65 | | (5) |
2023 | | 12 | | 58,000 | | | 4.7% | | 26,356,000 | | | 454.41 | | |
2024 | | 12 | | 173,000 | | | 14.0% | | 37,780,000 | | | 218.38 | | |
2025 | | 11 | | 40,000 | | | 3.2% | | 11,074,000 | | | 276.85 | | |
2026 | | 8 | | 82,000 | | | 6.6% | | 25,544,000 | | | 311.51 | | |
2027 | | 13 | | 32,000 | | | 2.6% | | 18,241,000 | | | 570.03 | | |
2028 | | 9 | | 29,000 | | | 2.3% | | 13,539,000 | | | 466.86 | | |
2029 | | 12 | | 46,000 | | | 3.7% | | 20,046,000 | | | 435.78 | | |
2030 | | 19 | | 155,000 | | | 12.5% | | 21,686,000 | | | 139.91 | | |
2031 | | 34 | | 96,000 | | | 7.8% | | 30,658,000 | | | 319.35 | | |
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(1)Assumes tenants do not exercise renewal or cancellation options.
(2)Excludes storage, vacancy and other.
(3)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $70 to $80 per square foot.
(4)Excludes the expiration of 492,000 square feet at 909 Third Avenue for U.S. Post Office as we assume the exercise of all renewal options through 2038 given the below-market rent on their options.
(5)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $50 to $75 per square foot.
Alexander’s
As of December 31, 2021, we own 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s, which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area aggregating 2.5 million square feet, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg L.P. headquarters building. Alexander’s had $1,096,544,000 of outstanding debt as of December 31, 2021, of which our pro rata share was$355,280,000, none of which is recourse to us.
OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS
theMART
As of December 31, 2021, we own the 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago, whose largest tenant is Motorola Mobility at 609,000 square feet, the lease of which is guaranteed by Google. As of December 31, 2021, theMART had an occupancy rate of 88.9% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $54.40.
OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS - CONTINUED
555 California Street
As of December 31, 2021, we own a 70% controlling interest in a three-building office complex aggregating 1.8 million square feet, located at California and Montgomery Streets in San Francisco’s financial district (“555 California Street”). 555 California Street is encumbered by a $1.2 billion mortgage loan that bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with five one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest rate on our $840,000,000 share of the loan to a fixed rate of 2.26% through May 2024. As of December 31, 2021, 555 California Street had an occupancy rate of 93.8% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $89.53.
Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) and Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture (the “Crowne Plaza Joint Venture”)
As of December 31, 2021, we own a 25% interest in the Fund, which is in wind-down, and currently has three investments, one of which is the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in which we also own an additional interest through the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture. We are the general partner and investment manager of the Fund. As of December 31, 2021, these three investments including the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture's share of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel are carried on our consolidated balance sheet at an aggregate fair value of $7,730,000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VNO.”
As of February 1, 2022, there were830 holders of record of Vornado common shares.
Vornado Realty L.P.
There is no established trading market for the Operating Partnership's Class A units. Class A units that are not held by Vornado may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unit holder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder.
As of February 1, 2022, there were 882 Class A unitholders of record.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During 2021, we issued 838,982Class A units in connection with (i) the issuance of Vornado common shares and (ii) the exercise of awards pursuant to Vornado's omnibus share plan, including grants of restricted Vornado common shares and restricted units of the Operating Partnership and upon conversion, surrender or exchange of the Operating Partnership’s units or Vornado stock options. The consideration received included $898,703 in cash proceeds. Such units were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
From time to time, in connection with equity awards granted under our Omnibus Share Plan, we may withhold common shares for tax purposes or acquire common shares as part of the payment of the exercise price. Although we treat these as repurchases for certain financial statement purposes, these withheld or acquired shares are not considered by us as repurchases for this purpose.
Information relating to compensation plans under which Vornado’s equity securities are authorized for issuance is set forth under Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado Realty L.P.
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(Exact name of registrants as specified in its charter) |
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Vornado Realty Trust | | Maryland | | 22-1657560 |
| | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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Vornado Realty L.P. | | Delaware | | 13-3925979 |
| | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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888 Seventh Avenue, | New York, | New York | 10019 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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(212) | 894-7000 |
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Registrant | | Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of Exchange on Which Registered |
Vornado Realty Trust | | Common Shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value per share | | VNO | | New York Stock Exchange |
| | Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share: | | | | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.40% Series L | | VNO/PL | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.25% Series M | | VNO/PM | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 5.25% Series N | | VNO/PN | | New York Stock Exchange |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 4.45% Series O | | VNO/PO | | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Registrant | | Title of Each Class |
Vornado Realty Trust | | Series A Convertible Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, liquidation preference $50.00 per share |
Vornado Realty L.P. | | Class A Units of Limited Partnership Interest |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” "non-accelerated filer," “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Vornado Realty Trust:
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| ☑ | Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer |
| ☐ | Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company |
| | | ☐ | Emerging Growth Company |
Vornado Realty L.P.:
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| ☐ | Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer |
| ☑ | Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company |
| | | ☐ | Emerging Growth Company |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☑ No ☐ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Vornado Realty Trust: Yes ☐ No ☑ Vornado Realty L.P.: Yes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common shares held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty Trust, i.e. by persons other than officers and trustees of Vornado Realty Trust, was $8,259,860,000 at June 30, 2021.
As of December 31, 2021, there were 191,723,608 common shares of beneficial interest outstanding of Vornado Realty Trust.
There is no public market for the Class A units of limited partnership interest of Vornado Realty L.P. Based on the June 30, 2021 closing share price of Vornado Realty Trust’s common shares, which are issuable upon redemption of the Class A units, the aggregate market value of the Class A units held by non-affiliates of Vornado Realty L.P., i.e. by persons other than Vornado Realty Trust and its officers and trustees, was $515,447,000 at June 30, 2021.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III: Portions of Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Vornado Realty Trust’s Shareholders to be held on May 19, 2022.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This report combines the Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Vornado” refer to Vornado Realty Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and references to the “Operating Partnership” refer to Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
The Operating Partnership is the entity through which we conduct substantially all of our business and own, either directly or through subsidiaries, substantially all of our assets. Vornado is the sole general partner and also a 92.6% limited partner of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Vornado has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management.
Under the limited partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, unitholders may present their Class A units for redemption at any time (subject to restrictions agreed upon at the time of issuance of the units that may restrict such right for a period of time). Class A units may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder. This one-for-one exchange ratio is subject to specified adjustments to prevent dilution. Vornado generally expects that it will elect to issue its common shares in connection with each such presentation for redemption rather than having the Operating Partnership pay cash. With each such exchange or redemption, Vornado’s percentage ownership in the Operating Partnership will increase. In addition, whenever Vornado issues common shares other than to acquire Class A units of the Operating Partnership, Vornado must contribute any net proceeds it receives to the Operating Partnership and the Operating Partnership must issue to Vornado an equivalent number of Class A units of the Operating Partnership. This structure is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT.
The Company believes that combining the Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Vornado and the Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:
•enhances investors’ understanding of Vornado and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
•eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation because a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both Vornado and the Operating Partnership; and
•creates time and cost efficiencies in the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.
The Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership in the context of how Vornado and the Operating Partnership operate as a consolidated company. The financial results of the Operating Partnership are consolidated into the financial statements of Vornado. Vornado does not have any significant assets, liabilities or operations, other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership, not Vornado, generally executes all significant business relationships other than transactions involving the securities of Vornado. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of Vornado. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity. Except for the net proceeds from equity offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the capital of the Operating Partnership in exchange for Class A units of partnership in the Operating Partnership, and the net proceeds of debt offerings by Vornado, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for debt securities of the Operating Partnership, as applicable, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company’s business. These sources may include working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the issuance of secured and unsecured debt and equity securities and proceeds received from the disposition of certain properties.
To help investors better understand the key differences between Vornado and the Operating Partnership, certain information for Vornado and the Operating Partnership in this report has been separated, as set forth below:
•Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities;
•Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes information specific to each entity, where applicable; and
•Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data which includes the following specific disclosures for Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.:
•Note 10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
•Note 11. Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital
•Note 14. Stock-based Compensation
•Note 18. Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit
This report also includes separate Part II, Item 9A. Controls and Procedures sections and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of Vornado and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that Vornado and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.
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(1) These items are omitted in whole or in part because Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, will file a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after December 31, 2021, portions of which are incorporated by reference herein.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward‑looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Annual Report on Form 10‑K. We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; and estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and operating partnership distributions. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it has had and may continue to have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economies and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time but the impact could be material. Moreover, you are cautioned that the COVID-19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Vornado is a fully‑integrated REIT and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, the Operating Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2021.
We currently own all or portions of:
New York:
•67 Manhattan operating properties consisting of:
•20.6 million square feet of office space in 32 of the properties;
•2.7 million square feet of street retail space in 60 of the properties;
•1,674 units in eight residential properties;
•Multiple development sites, including Hotel Pennsylvania;
•A 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens;
•Signage throughout the Penn District and Times Square; and
•Building Maintenance Services LLC ("BMS"), a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning and security services for our buildings and third parties.
Other Real Estate and Investments:
•The 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago;
•A 70% controlling interest in 555 California Street, a three-building office complex in San Francisco’s financial district aggregating 1.8 million square feet;
•A 25% interest in Vornado Capital Partners, our real estate fund (the "Fund"). We are the general partner and investment manager of the fund. The fund is in wind-down; and
•Other real estate and investments.
OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value. We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
ACQUISITION
We completed the following acquisition during 2021:
•$158 million purchase of our joint venture partner's 45% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (valuing the property at $875 million, encumbered by $525 million of existing debt), increasing our ownership interest to 100%.
DISPOSITIONS
We completed the following sale transactions during 2021:
•$137 million net proceeds from the sale of six condominium units at 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS");
•$100 million aggregate sale of three Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue;
•$75 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease;
•$28 million sale of 501 Broadway by the Fund (25% interest); and
•$10 million sale by Alexander's (32.4% interest) of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York.
FINANCINGS
We completed the following financing transactions during 2021:
•$1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility extended from January 2023 to April 2026, lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 0.89% from LIBOR plus 1.00%;
•$1.2 billion refinancing of 555 California Street (70% interest);
•$950 million refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas (70% interest);
•$750 million green bond public offering of senior unsecured notes;
•$675 million repayment of theMART mortgage loan;
•$525 million refinancing of One Park Avenue;
•$500 million modification of the PENN 11 mortgage loan lowering the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.95% from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement;
•$350 million refinancing of 909 Third Avenue;
•$300 million issuance of 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares; and
•$300 million redemption of 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares.
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
PENN District
Farley
Our 95% joint venture (5% is owned by the Related Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Office and Retail, which will include approximately 845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $896,186,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,547,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"), within the footprint of PENN 1. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. will perform the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $380,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost for the PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000. As of December 31, 2021, $309,437,000 of cash has been expended.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $161,066,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $31,481,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
We have long believed a focus on environmental sustainability is responsible management of our business and important to our tenants. It has been central to Vornado's business strategy for over 10 years. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees is assigned with oversight of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) matters, which includes climate change risk. Environmental sustainability initiatives are carried out by a dedicated team of professionals that work directly with our business units.
Vornado is an industry leader in sustainability, owning and operating more than 27 million square feet of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings, representing 95% of our office portfolio, with over 23 million square feet at LEED Gold or Platinum. In 2021, we were selected as a global “Sector Leader” for all Office/Retail Diversified REITs in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ("GRESB"), ranked second among 94 responding listed companies in the United States and received the “Green Star” distinction for the ninth consecutive year. In 2020, we received the Leader in the Light Award by the National Association for Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) for the 11th consecutive year; were recognized as an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, with the Sustained Excellence distinction; and received the 2020 Leadership Award from the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC). We prioritize addressing climate change and in 2019 adopted a 10-year plan to make our buildings carbon neutral by 2030 (“Vision 2030”). Vision 2030 is a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable power. We rely on both existing and future technology, as well as meaningful stakeholder collaboration with our tenants, our employees, and our communities, to achieve this plan. Our commitment to carbon neutrality and associated emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative as consistent with a 1.5°C climate scenario, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.
We consider sustainability in all aspects of our business, including the design, construction, retrofit and ongoing maintenance and operations of our portfolio of buildings. We operate our buildings sustainably and efficiently by establishing best practices in energy and water consumption, carbon reduction, resource and waste management and ecologically sensitive procurement. Our policies, from 100% green cleaning to energy efficiency, are implemented across our entire portfolio. Mandatory sustainability training is required for all of our building operators and managers, and we undertake significant outreach with our tenants, employees and investors regarding Vornado’s sustainability programs and strategies.
In January 2022, the Compensation Committee of Vornado's Board of Trustees approved the 2022 performance based long-term incentive plan which for the first time formally ties senior management compensation to achievement of certain ESG targets, including reductions in greenhouse emissions, achieving a specified GRESB score and targeting a higher percentage of LEED Gold or Platinum certified square footage.
We are committed to transparent reporting of sustainability performance indicators and publish an annual ESG Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative and aligned with the metrics codified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and recommendations set forth by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Further details on our environmental sustainability initiatives and strategy, including our Vision 2030 Roadmap, can be found in our 2020 ESG Report at (esg.vno.com). There can be no assurance that our Vision 2030 commitment will be achieved in the planned time frame. The ESG Report is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2021, we have approximately 3,224 employees, consisting of (i) 2,710 employees of Building Maintenance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning, security, and engineering services primarily to our New York properties, (ii) 235 employees in our corporate office, (iii) 161 employees in leasing and property management, and (iv) 118 employees of theMART. The foregoing does not include employees of partially owned entities.
Human capital management is critical to our success and our employees are the foundation of our human capital. To foster talent and growth, we provide training and continuing education, promote career and personal development, and encourage innovation and engagement.
Compensation, Benefits and Employees Wellbeing
To attract and retain the best-qualified talent and to help our employees stay healthy, balance their work and personal lives, and meet their financial and retirement goals, we offer competitive benefits including, but not limited to, market-competitive compensation, healthcare (medical, dental and vision coverage), a health savings account, 401(k) and employer match, dependent care flexible spending account, parental leave, adoption/surrogacy benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, subsidized gym memberships, employee wellness programs and incentives, in-workplace COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, onsite COVID-19 testing, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Talent Development
We promote career and personal development, provide training and continuing education, and encourage innovation and engagement. This includes tuition reimbursement for our employees’ continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of training and networking engagements.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - CONTINUED
Culture and Engagement
Our employees are critical to our success, and we believe creating a positive and inclusive culture is essential to attracting and retaining engaged employees. We seek to retain our employees by actively engaging with our workforce and we solicit their feedback through our divisional leaders and employee surveys. We use their feedback to create and continually enhance programs that support their needs.
Through our volunteer program, Vornado Volunteers, employees are granted one day of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer for a cause of their choice.
Diversity and Inclusion
Vornado is a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers the individual and enriches the employment experience. We have published Equal Employment Opportunity “EEO” data since 2017 and have a broadly diverse workforce across both our corporate base as well as our BMS division. Our employee demographics data can be found on our ESG micro-site (esg.vno.com), which is not incorporated by reference and should not be considered part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our diversity metrics set a baseline from where we constantly strive to improve.
Health and Wellness / COVID-19 Response
As a building owner and landlord to thousands of business tenants, we focus on maintaining and improving the health of our indoor environments, as well as communicating the value of our health and wellness programs with consistency and clarity to our stakeholders. We believe that consistent health programming and communications protocols not only mitigate health risks within our buildings, but they also create a responsible behavior framework for our employees, our tenants, and our visitors.
We responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with determination to ensure that our tenants, employees and visitors remain healthy and safe. We fortified many of our buildings with protections that include daily health screenings and questionnaires, social distancing and PPE requirements, enhanced HVAC and indoor air quality, and installed onsite COVID-19 testing and vaccination locations. This infrastructure is further reinforced with our green cleaning program and our on-site operations team.
Labor Relations
BMS employs and manages janitorial and security staff who are members of 32BJ SEIU and engineering staff who are members of Local 94 of the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO. Through our active participation in the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, we work collaboratively with both unions and consider our relations with our union employees to be very positive.
For additional information on human capital matters, please see our most recent ESG report, available for download on our website at www.vno.com and in digital format at esg.vno.com. This report and other information on our website are not incorporated by reference into and do not form any part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
COMPETITION
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See "Risk Factors" in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
SEGMENT DATA
We operate in the following reportable segments: New York and Other. Financial information related to these reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is set forth in Note23 – Segment Information to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
TENANTS ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 10% OF REVENUES
None of our tenants accounted for more than 10% of total revenues in any of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
We do not base our acquisitions and investments on specific allocations by type of property. We have historically held our properties for long‑term investment; however, it is possible that properties in our portfolio may be sold or otherwise disposed of when circumstances warrant. Further, we have not adopted a policy that limits the amount or percentage of assets which could be invested in a specific property or property type. Generally our activities are reviewed and may be modified from time to time by Vornado’s Board of Trustees without the vote of our shareholders or Operating Partnership unitholders.
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Our principal executive offices are located at 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019; telephone (212) 894‑7000.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q, Current Reports on Form 8‑K and amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding officers, trustees or 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.vno.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on our website are copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Corporate Governance Guidelines. In the event of any changes to these charters or the code or guidelines, changed copies will also be made available on our website. Copies of these documents are also available directly from us free of charge. Our website also includes other financial and non-financial information, including certain non-GAAP financial measures, none of which is a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are also available free of charge from us, upon request.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Material factors that may adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition are summarized below. We refer to the equity and debt securities of both Vornado and the Operating Partnership as our “securities” and the investors who own shares of Vornado or units of the Operating Partnership, or both, as our “equity holders.” The risks and uncertainties described herein may not be the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition. See “Forward-Looking Statements” contained herein on page 6.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRY
Our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows have been and may continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact could be material to us.
Our business has been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The pandemic has resulted in governments and other authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and business closures. Existing and potential new variants make the on-going impact of the COVID-19 pandemic difficult to predict. If the virus continues to spread significantly in its current form or as a more contagious variant, governmental agencies and other authorities may order additional closures or impose further restrictions on businesses, which could negatively impact the financial condition of our tenants. The continuation of the pandemic could also have fundamental adverse effects on our business. Further delays in tenant return-to-work plans as a result of the continued risks of the pandemic and further dependence on work from home and flexible work arrangements may lead our office tenants to reassess their long-term physical space needs. Further, while many of the limitations and restrictions imposed on retailers during the onset of the pandemic have been lifted and/or eased, economic conditions, including a decline in Manhattan tourism since the onset of the virus, continue to adversely affect the financial health of our retail tenants. The impact of such conditions could cause retailers to reduce the number and size of their physical locations and further increase reliance on e-commerce. Over time, these factors could decrease the demand for office and retail space and ultimately decrease occupancy and/or rent levels across our portfolio, which may have a negative impact on our financial condition and/or access to capital. In addition, the value of our real estate assets may decline, which may result in non-cash impairment charges in future periods and the impact could be material. The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants, and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time. Given the dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows but the impact could be material.
A significant portion of our properties is located in the New York City Metropolitan area and is affected by the economic cycles and risks inherent to this area.
In 2021, approximately 88% of our net operating income ("NOI", a non-GAAP measure) came from properties located in the New York City metropolitan area. We may continue to concentrate a significant portion of our future acquisitions, development and redevelopment in this area. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns and we cannot predict how economic conditions will impact this market in either the short or long term. Declines in the economy or declines in real estate markets in the New York City metropolitan area, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have hurt and could continue to hurt our financial performance and the value of our properties. In addition to the factors affecting the national economic condition generally, the factors affecting economic conditions in this region include:
•financial performance and productivity of the media, advertising, professional services, financial, technology, retail, insurance and real estate industries;
•business layoffs or downsizing;
•any oversupply of, or reduced demand for, real estate;
•industry slowdowns;
•relocations of businesses;
•changing demographics;
•increased work from home and use of alternative work places;
•changes in the number of domestic and international tourists to our markets (including as a result of changes in the relative strengths of world currencies and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic);
•the fiscal health of New York State and New York City governments and local transit authorities, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
•infrastructure quality; and
•changes in rates or the treatment of the deductibility of state and local taxes.
It is impossible for us to ensure the accuracy of predictions of the future or the effect of trends in the economic and investment climates of the geographic areas in which we concentrate, and more generally of the United States, or the real estate markets in these areas. Local, national or global economic downturns could negatively affect the value of our properties, our businesses and profitability.
We are subject to risks that affect the general and New York City retail environments.
Certain of our properties are Manhattan retail properties. In 2021, approximately 17%of our NOI is from Manhattan retail properties. As such, these properties are affected by the general and New York City retail environments, including office and residential occupancy rates, the level of consumer spending and consumer confidence, Manhattan tourism, employer remote-working policies, the threat of terrorism, increasing competition from on-line retailers, other retailers, and outlet malls, and the impact of technological change upon the retail environment generally. Further, New York City tourism has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in international tourists, who comprise a major source of demand for our Manhattan retail tenants, has adversely affected such tenants. These factors could adversely affect the financial condition of our retail tenants, or result in the bankruptcy of such tenants, and the willingness of retailers to lease space in our retail locations, which could have an adverse effect on the value of our properties, our business and profitability.
Our performance and the value of an investment in us are subject to risks associated with our real estate assets and with the real estate industry.
The value of our real estate and the value of an investment in us fluctuates depending on conditions in the general economy and the real estate business. These conditions may also adversely impact our revenues and cash flows.
The factors that affect the value of our real estate investments include, among other things:
•global, national, regional and local economic conditions;
•competition from other available space, including co-working space and sub-leases;
•local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;
•how well we manage our properties;
•the development and/or redevelopment of our properties;
•changes in market rental rates;
•the impact on our retail tenants and demand for retail space at our properties due to increased competition from online shopping;
•the timing and costs associated with property improvements and rentals;
•whether we are able to pass all or portions of any increases in operating costs through to tenants;
•changes in real estate taxes and other expenses;
•the ability of state and local governments to operate within their budgets;
•whether tenants and users such as customers and shoppers consider a property attractive;
•changes in consumer preferences adversely affecting retailers and retail store values;
•changes in space utilization by our tenants due to technology, economic conditions, and business environment;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attacks against, the United States or individual acts of violence in public spaces;
•trends in office real estate;
•availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all;
•inflation or deflation;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•our ability to obtain adequate insurance;
•changes in zoning laws and taxation;
•government regulation;
•potential liability under environmental or other laws or regulations;
•natural disasters;
•general competitive factors;
•climate change; and
•pandemics.
The rents or sales proceeds we receive and the occupancy levels at our properties may decline as a result of adverse changes in any of these factors. If rental revenues, sales proceeds and/or occupancy levels decline, we generally would expect to have less cash available for operating costs, to pay indebtedness and for distribution to equity holders. In addition, some of our major expenses, including mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs generally do not decline when the related rents decline and maintenance costs can increase substantially in an inflationary environment.
Real estate is a competitive business and that competition may adversely impact us.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Substantially all of our properties face competition from similar properties in the same market, which may adversely impact the rents we can charge at those properties and our results of operations.
Our commercial office properties are located primarily in highly developed areas of the New York metropolitan area. Manhattan is the largest office market in the United States. The number of competitive office properties in the New York metropolitan area, which may be newer or better located than our properties, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease office space at our properties and on the effective rents we are able to charge.
We depend on leasing space to tenants on economically favorable terms and collecting rent from tenants who may not be able to pay.
Our financial results depend significantly on leasing space in our properties to tenants on economically favorable terms. In addition, because a majority of our income comes from renting of real property, our income, funds available to pay indebtedness and funds available for distribution to equity holders will decrease if a significant number of our tenants cannot pay their rent or if we are not able to maintain occupancy levels on favorable terms. If a tenant does not pay its rent, we may not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal and other costs. Even if we are able to enforce our rights, a tenant may not have recoverable assets.
We may be adversely affected by trends in office real estate, including work from home trends.
In 2021, approximately 79% of our NOI is from our office properties. Work from home, flexible or hybrid work schedules, open workplaces, videoconferencing, and teleconferencing are becoming more common, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These practices may enable businesses to reduce their office space requirements. There is also an increasing trend among some businesses to utilize shared office spaces and co-working spaces. A continuation of the movement towards these practices could, over time, erode the overall demand for office space and, in turn, place downward pressure on occupancy, rental rates, cash flows and property valuations.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space as leases expire.
When our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, we may not be able to relet the space. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of renewal or reletting, considering among other things, rent and other concessions, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and distributions to equity holders could be adversely affected.
Bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants may decrease our revenue, net income and available cash.
From time to time, some of our tenants have declared bankruptcy, and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could cause us to suffer lower revenues and operational difficulties, including leasing the remainder of the property. As a result, the bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could result in decreased net income and funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to equity holders.
Terrorist attacks may adversely affect the value of our properties and our ability to generate cash flow.
We have significant investments in the New York City, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. In response to a terrorist attack or the perceived threat of terrorism, tenants in these areas may choose to relocate their businesses to less populated, lower-profile areas of the United States that may be perceived to be less likely targets of future terrorist activity and fewer customers may choose to patronize businesses in these areas. This, in turn, would trigger a decrease in the demand for space in these areas, which could increase vacancies in our properties and force us to lease space on less favorable terms. Furthermore, we may experience increased costs in security, equipment and personnel. As a result, the value of our properties and the level of our revenues and cash flows could decline materially.
Natural disasters and the effects of climate change could have a concentrated impact on the areas where we operate and could adversely impact our results.
Our investments are concentrated in the New York, Chicago and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Natural disasters, including earthquakes, storms, tornados, floods and hurricanes, could cause significant damage to our properties and the surrounding environment or area. Potentially adverse consequences of “global warming,” including rising sea levels, could similarly have an impact on our properties and the economies of the metropolitan areas in which we operate. Government efforts to combat climate change may impact the cost of operating our properties. Over time, these conditions could result in declining demand for office space in our buildings or the inability of us to operate the buildings at all. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by
increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of energy at our properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our properties against such risks. The incurrence of these losses, costs or business interruptions may adversely affect our operating and financial results.
Our properties are located in urban areas, which means the vitality of our properties is reliant on sound transportation and utility infrastructure. If that infrastructure is compromised in any way by an extreme weather event, such a compromise could have an adverse impact on our local economies and populations, as well as on our tenants’ ability to do business in our buildings.
Our properties are subject to transitional risks related to climate-related policy change.
De-carbonization of grid-supplied energy could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings. Retrofitting our building systems to consume less energy could lead to increased capital costs. Buildings which consume fossil fuel onsite may be subject to penalties. In addition, the full transition of grid-supplied energy to renewable sources (as has been mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in New York State) could lead to increased energy costs and operating expenses for our buildings.
We may become subject to costs, taxes or penalties, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage, such as a “carbon tax” and by local legislation such as New York City’s Local Law 97, which sets limits on carbon emissions in our buildings and imposes penalties if we exceed those limits, or laws passed to impose limits or eliminate any onsite fossil fuel combustion in new construction and major renovations. These costs, taxes or penalties could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations or distribute to our equity owners.
Changes to tax laws could affect REITs generally, the trading of our shares and our results of operations, both positively and negatively, in ways that are difficult to anticipate.
The rules dealing with U.S. federal, state and local income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the Treasury Department. Changes to tax laws (which changes may have retroactive application) could adversely affect the taxation of REITs and their shareholders. We cannot predict whether, when, in what form, or with what effective dates, tax laws, regulations and rulings may be enacted, promulgated or decided, or technical corrections made, which could result in an increase in our, or our shareholders’, tax liability or require changes in the manner in which we operate in order to minimize increases in our tax liability. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income and/or be subject to additional restrictions. These increased tax costs could, among other things, adversely affect the trading price for our common shares, our financial condition, our results of operations and the amount of cash available for the payment of dividends.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIES
We face risks associated with property acquisitions.
We have acquired in the past and intend to continue to pursue the acquisition of properties and portfolios of properties, including, but not limited to, large portfolios that could increase our size and result in alterations to our capital structure. Our acquisition activities and their success are subject to the following risks:
•even if we enter into an acquisition agreement for a property, we may be unable to complete that acquisition after making a non-refundable deposit and incurring certain other acquisition-related costs;
•we may be unable to obtain or assume financing for acquisitions on favorable terms or at all;
•acquired properties may fail to perform as expected;
•the actual costs of repositioning, redeveloping or maintaining acquired properties may be greater than our estimates and may require significantly greater time and attention of management than anticipated;
•the acquisition agreement will likely contain conditions to closing, including completion of due diligence investigations to our satisfaction or other conditions that are not within our control, which may not be satisfied;
•acquired properties may be located in new markets where we may face risks associated with a lack of market knowledge or understanding of the local economy, lack of business relationships in the area, costs associated with opening a new regional office and unfamiliarity with local governmental and permitting procedures;
•we may acquire real estate through the acquisition of the ownership entity subjecting us to the risks of that entity and we may be exposed to the liabilities of properties or companies acquired, some of which we may not be aware of at the time of acquisition; and
•we may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties, into our existing operations, and this could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Any delay or failure on our part to identify, negotiate, finance and consummate such acquisitions in a timely manner and on favorable terms, or operate acquired properties to meet our financial expectations, could impede our growth and have an adverse effect on us, including our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the market value of our securities.
We are exposed to risks associated with property redevelopment and repositioning that could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations.
We continue to engage in redevelopment and repositioning activities with respect to our properties, and, accordingly, we are subject to certain risks, which could adversely affect us, including our financial condition and results of operations. These risks include, without limitation, (i) the availability and pricing of financing on favorable terms or at all; (ii) the availability and timely receipt of zoning and other regulatory approvals; (iii) the potential for the fluctuation of occupancy rates and rents at redeveloped properties, which may result in our investment not being profitable; (iv) start up, repositioning and redevelopment costs may be higher than anticipated; (v) cost overruns, especially in an inflationary environment, and untimely completion of construction (including risks beyond our control, such as weather or labor conditions, material shortages or supply chain delays); (vi) the potential that we may fail to recover expenses already incurred if we abandon development or redevelopment opportunities after we begin to explore them; (vii) the potential that we may expend funds on and devote management time to projects which we do not complete; (viii) the inability to complete leasing of a property on schedule or at all, resulting in an increase in carrying or redevelopment costs; (ix) the possibility that properties will be leased at below expected rental rates and (x) to the extent the redevelopment activities are conducted in partnership with third parties, the possibility of disputes with our joint venture development partners and the potential that we miss certain project milestone deadlines. These risks could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and could prevent the initiation or the completion of redevelopment activities or the ultimate rents achieved on new developments, any of which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the market value of our common shares and ability to satisfy our principal and interest obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions. The announcement of such a material acquisition may result in a rapid and significant decline in the price of our securities.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions that we believe will maximize shareholder value. However, an announcement by us of one or more significant acquisitions could result in a quick and significant decline in the price of our securities.
It may be difficult to sell real estate timely, which may limit our flexibility.
Real estate investments are relatively illiquid. Consequently, we may have limited ability to dispose of assets in our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions which could have an adverse effect on our sources of working capital and our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.
We may not be able to effectively operate our business if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel due to a tight labor market and COVID-19 vaccine mandate in areas in which we operate.
Our success depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel. Currently, the U.S. job market is experiencing labor shortages and employee resignations at record levels. Factors impacting the labor shortage include continued fears of COVID-19, enhanced unemployment insurance benefits, people leaving the workforce entirely, higher pay from competitors, demand for flexible working hours and remote work, and many other factors. The increased ability of employees in the workforce to work from home or in other remote work arrangements has made it and may continue to make it more difficult for us to compete in the job market. In addition, we may find it difficult to attract and retain employees in New York City, where our corporate office and a significant portion of our properties are located, due to the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate beginning in December 2021. Our inability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to operate our business.
Significant inflation could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Increased inflation could adversely affect us by increasing costs of land, construction and renovation. In a highly inflationary environment, we may be unable to raise rental rates at or above the rate of inflation, which could reduce our profit margins. In addition, our cost of labor and materials could increase, which could have an adverse impact on our business or financial results. While increases in most operating expenses at our properties can be passed on to our office and retail tenants, some tenants have fixed reimbursement charges and expenses at our residential properties may not be able to be passed on to residential tenants. Unreimbursed increased operating expenses may reduce cash flow available for payment of mortgage debt and interest and for distributions to shareholders.
We may not be permitted to dispose of certain properties or pay down the debt associated with those properties when we might otherwise desire to do so without incurring additional costs. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn similar returns.
As part of an acquisition of a property, or a portfolio of properties, we may agree, and in the past have agreed, not to dispose of the acquired properties or reduce the mortgage indebtedness for a long-term period, unless we pay certain of the resulting tax costs of the seller. These agreements could result in us holding on to properties that we would otherwise sell and not pay down or refinance. In addition, when we dispose of or sell assets, we may not be able to reinvest the sales proceeds and earn returns similar to those generated by the assets that were sold.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make investments in companies over which we do not have sole control. Some of these companies operate in industries with different risks than investing and operating real estate.
From time to time we have made, and in the future we may seek to make, investments in companies that we may not control, including, but not limited to, Alexander’s, our Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, and other equity and loan investments. Although these businesses generally have a significant real estate component, some of them operate in businesses that are different from investing and operating real estate. Consequently, we are subject to operating and financial risks of those industries and to the risks associated with lack of control, such as having differing objectives than our partners or the entities in which we invest, or becoming involved in disputes, or competing directly or indirectly with these partners or entities. In addition, we rely on the internal controls and financial reporting controls of these entities and their failure to maintain effectiveness or comply with applicable standards may adversely affect us.
We are subject to risks involved in real estate activity through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds.
We currently own properties through joint ventures and private equity real estate funds with other persons and entities and may in the future acquire or own properties through joint ventures and funds when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. Joint venture and fund investments involve risk, including: the possibility that our partners might refuse to make capital contributions when due and therefore we may be forced to make contributions to maintain the value of the property; that we may be responsible to our partners for indemnifiable losses; that our partners might at any time have business or economic goals that are inconsistent with ours; that third parties may be hesitant or refuse to transact with the joint venture or fund due to the identity of our partners; and that our partners may be in a position to take action or withhold consent contrary to our recommendations, instructions or requests. We and our respective joint venture partners may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell, put right or forced sale arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partner’s interest, or to sell the underlying asset, at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction, without our consent or on unfavorable terms. In some instances, joint venture and fund partners may have competing interests in our markets that could create conflicts of interest. These conflicts may include compliance with the REIT requirements, and our REIT status could be jeopardized if any of our joint ventures or funds do not operate in compliance with REIT requirements. To the extent our partners do not meet their obligations to us or our joint ventures or funds, or they take action inconsistent with the interests of the joint venture or fund, we may be adversely affected.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDEBTEDNESS AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations as well as the value of an investment in our debt and equity securities.
There are many factors that can affect the value of our debt and equity securities, including the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office and retail space typically declines nationwide due to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity and financial condition of our tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities and access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of our securities.
We may not be able to obtain capital to make investments.
We depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business. This is because one of the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for a REIT is that it distributes 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders. This, in turn, requires the Operating Partnership to make distributions to its unitholders. There is a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on the willingness of third parties to lend or make equity investments and on conditions in the capital markets generally. Although we believe that we will be able to finance any investments we may wish to make in the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance that new financing will be available or available on acceptable terms. For information about our available sources of funds, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” and the notes to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We depend on dividends and distributions from our direct and indirect subsidiaries. The creditors and preferred equity holders of these subsidiaries are entitled to amounts payable to them by the subsidiaries before the subsidiaries may pay any dividends or distributions to us.
Substantially all of Vornado’s assets are held through its Operating Partnership that holds substantially all of its properties and assets through subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by its subsidiaries, and in turn, substantially all of Vornado’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by the Operating Partnership. The creditors of each of Vornado’s direct and indirect subsidiaries are entitled to payment of that subsidiary’s obligations to them, when due and payable, before distributions may be made by that subsidiary to its equity holders. Thus, the Operating Partnership’s ability to make distributions to its equity holders depends on its subsidiaries’ ability first to satisfy their obligations to their creditors and then to make distributions to the Operating Partnership. Likewise, Vornado’s ability to pay dividends to its holders of common and preferred shares
depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to make distributions to Vornado.
Furthermore, the holders of preferred units of the Operating Partnership are entitled to receive preferred distributions before payment of distributions to the Operating Partnership’s equity holders, including Vornado. Thus, Vornado’s ability to pay cash dividends to its equity holders and satisfy its debt obligations depends on the Operating Partnership’s ability first to satisfy its obligations to its creditors and make distributions to holders of its preferred units and then to its equity holders, including Vornado. As of December 31, 2021, there were three series of preferred units of the Operating Partnership not held by Vornado with a total liquidation value of $53,223,000.
In addition, Vornado’s participation in any distribution of the assets of any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries upon the liquidation, reorganization or insolvency is only after the claims of the creditors, including trade creditors and preferred equity holders, are satisfied.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness that could affect our future operations.
As of December 31, 2021, our consolidated mortgages and unsecured indebtedness, excluding related premium, discount and deferred financing costs, totaled $8.7 billion. We are subject to the risks normally associated with debt financing, including the risk that our cash flow from operations will be insufficient to meet our required debt service. Our debt service costs generally will not be reduced if developments in the market or at our properties, such as the entry of new competitors or the loss of major tenants, cause a reduction in the income from our properties. Should such events occur, our operations may be adversely affected. If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and income from such property is insufficient to pay that indebtedness, the property could be foreclosed upon by the mortgagee resulting in a loss of income and a decline in our total asset value.
We have outstanding debt, and the amount of debt and its cost may increase and refinancing may not be available on acceptable terms.
We rely on both secured and unsecured, variable rate and non-variable rate debt to finance acquisitions and development activities and for working capital. If we are unable to obtain debt financing or refinance existing indebtedness upon maturity, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. In addition, the cost of our existing debt may increase, especially in the case of a rising interest rate environment, and we may not be able to refinance our existing debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms. If the cost or amount of our indebtedness increases or we cannot refinance our debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, we are at risk of credit rating downgrades and default on our obligations that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect results of operations.
The interest rate hedge instruments we use to manage some of our exposure to interest rate volatility involve risk and counterparties may fail to perform under these arrangements. In addition, these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes and when existing interest rate hedges terminate, we may incur increased costs in implementing further interest rate hedges. Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes may adversely affect our results of operations.
Covenants in our debt instruments could adversely affect our financial condition and our acquisitions and development activities.
The mortgages on our properties contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the applicable lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage. Our unsecured indebtedness and debt that we may obtain in the future may contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including covenants that limit our ability to incur debt based upon the level of our ratio of total debt to total assets, our ratio of secured debt to total assets, our ratio of EBITDA to interest expense, and fixed charges, and that require us to maintain a certain ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants. In addition, failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt instrument, and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from such other sources or give possession of a secured property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be available only on unattractive terms.
A downgrade in our credit ratings could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Our credit rating and the credit ratings assigned to our debt securities and our preferred shares could change based upon, among other things, our results of operations and financial condition. These ratings are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies, and any rating could be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant such action. Moreover, these credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our common shares or any other securities. If any of the credit rating agencies that have rated our securities downgrades or lowers its credit rating, or if any credit rating agency indicates that it has placed any such rating on a “watch list” for a possible downgrading or lowering, or otherwise indicates that its outlook for that rating is negative, such action could have a material adverse effect on our costs and availability of funding, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, the trading/redemption price of our securities, and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends and distributions to our equity holders.
RISK RELATED TO OUR ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE
Vornado’s Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the “declaration of trust”) sets limits on the ownership of its shares.
Generally, for Vornado to maintain its qualification as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Vornado may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of Vornado’s taxable year. The Internal Revenue Code defines “individuals” for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Under Vornado’s declaration of trust, as amended, no person may own more than 6.7% of the outstanding common shares of any class, or 9.9% of the outstanding preferred shares of any class, with some exceptions for persons who held common shares in excess of the 6.7% limit before Vornado adopted the limit and other persons approved by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. In addition, our declaration of trust includes restrictions on ownership of our common shares and preferred shares to preserve our status as a "domestically controlled qualified investment entity" within the meaning of Section 897 (h)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. These restrictions on transferability and ownership may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of equity holders.
The Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) contains provisions that may reduce the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
The MGCL imposes conditions and restrictions on certain “business combinations” (including, among other transactions, a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance of equity securities) between a Maryland REIT and certain persons who beneficially own at least 10% of the corporation’s stock (an “interested shareholder”). Unless approved in advance by the board of trustees of the trust, or otherwise exempted by the statute, such a business combination is prohibited for a period of five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. After such five-year period, a business combination with an interested shareholder must be: (a) recommended by the board of trustees of the trust, and (b) approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote and (ii) two-thirds of the trust’s outstanding shares entitled to vote which are not held by the interested shareholder with whom the business combination is to be effected, unless, among other things, the trust’s common shareholders receive a “fair price” (as defined by the statute) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for his or her shares.
In approving a transaction, Vornado’s Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board of Trustees. Vornado’s Board of Trustees has adopted a resolution exempting any business combination between Vornado and any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates. As a result, any trustee or officer of Vornado or its affiliates may be able to enter into business combinations with Vornado that may not be in the best interest of our equity holders. With respect to business combinations with other persons, the business combination provisions of the MGCL may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders. The business combination statute may discourage others from trying to acquire control of Vornado and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our declaration of trust or bylaws, to implement certain takeover defenses, including adopting a classified board or increasing the vote required to remove a trustee. Such takeover defenses may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us under the circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then current market price.
Vornado may issue additional shares in a manner that could adversely affect the likelihood of certain takeover transactions.
Vornado’s declaration of trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to:
•cause Vornado to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares;
•classify or reclassify, in one or more series, any unissued preferred shares;
•set the preferences, rights and other terms of any classified or reclassified shares that Vornado issues; and
•increase, without shareholder approval, the number of shares of beneficial interest that Vornado may issue.
Vornado’s Board of Trustees could establish a series of preferred shares whose terms could delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado, and therefore of the Operating Partnership, or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders, although Vornado’s Board of Trustees does not now intend to establish a series of preferred shares of this kind. Vornado’s declaration of trust and bylaws contain other provisions that may delay, deter or prevent a change in control of Vornado or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our equity holders.
We may change our policies without obtaining the approval of our equity holders.
Our operating and financial policies, including our policies with respect to acquisitions of real estate or other companies, growth, operations, indebtedness, capitalization, dividends and distributions, are exclusively determined by Vornado’s Board of Trustees. Accordingly, our equity holders do not control these policies.
Steven Roth and Interstate Properties may exercise substantial influence over us. They and some of Vornado’s other trustees and officers have interests or positions in other entities that may compete with us.
As of December 31, 2021, Interstate Properties, a New Jersey general partnership, and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 6.9% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.1% of the common stock of Alexander’s, which is described below. Steven Roth, David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr. are the three partners of Interstate Properties. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
Because of these overlapping interests, Mr. Roth and Interstate Properties and its partners may have substantial influence over Vornado, and therefore over the Operating Partnership. In addition, certain decisions concerning our operations or financial structure may present conflicts of interest among Messrs. Roth, Mandelbaum and Wight and Interstate Properties and our other equity holders. In addition, Mr. Roth, Interstate Properties and its partners, and Alexander’s currently and may in the future engage in a wide variety of activities in the real estate business which may result in conflicts of interest with respect to matters affecting us, such as which of these entities or persons, if any, may take advantage of potential business opportunities, the business focus of these entities, the types of properties and geographic locations in which these entities make investments, potential competition between business activities conducted, or sought to be conducted, competition for properties and tenants, possible corporate transactions such as acquisitions and other strategic decisions affecting the future of these entities.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate Properties pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. See Note 22 – Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
There may be conflicts of interest between Alexander’s and us.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s. Alexander’s is a REIT that has six properties, which are located in the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition to the 2.2% that they indirectly own through Vornado, Interstate Properties, which is described above, and its partners owned 26.1% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s as of December 31, 2021. Mr. Roth is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, the managing general partner of Interstate Properties, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. Messrs. Mandelbaum and Wight are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s and general partners of Interstate Properties. Ms. Mandakini Puri and Dr. Richard West are Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s.
We manage, develop and lease Alexander’s properties under management, development and leasing agreements under which we receive annual fees from Alexander’s. These agreements are described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON SHARES AND OPERATING PARTNERSHIP CLASS A UNITS
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate.
The trading price of Vornado’s common shares has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate widely as a result of several factors, many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock market is subject to fluctuations in the share prices and trading volumes that affect the market prices of the shares of many companies. These broad market fluctuations have in the past and may in the future adversely affect the market price of Vornado’s common shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s Class A units. In particular, the market price of our common shares has been further adversely impacted since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors include:
•our financial condition and performance;
•the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
•actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
•our dividend policy;
•the reputation of REITs and real estate investments generally and the attractiveness of REIT equity securities in comparison to other equity securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, and fixed income securities;
•uncertainty and volatility in the equity and credit markets;
•fluctuations in interest rates;
•changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
•failure to meet analysts’ revenue or earnings estimates;
•speculation in the press or investment community;
•strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
•the extent of institutional investor interest in us;
•the extent of short-selling of Vornado common shares and the shares of our competitors;
•fluctuations in the stock price and operating results of our competitors;
•general financial and economic market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for office REITs and other real estate related companies and the New York City real estate market;
•domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance;
•changes in tax laws and rules; and
•all other risk factors addressed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A significant decline in Vornado’s stock price could result in substantial losses for our equity holders.
Vornado has many shares available for future sale, which could hurt the market price of its shares and the redemption price of the Operating Partnership’s units.
The interests of equity holders could be diluted if we issue additional equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, Vornado had authorized but unissued 58,276,392 common shares of beneficial interest, $.04 par value, and 58,387,098 preferred shares of beneficial interest, no par value; of which 20,859,593common shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership units, convertible securities and employee stock options and 11,200,000 preferred shares are reserved for issuance upon redemption of preferred Operating Partnership units. Any shares not reserved may be issued from time to time in public or private offerings or in connection with acquisitions. In addition, common and preferred shares reserved may be sold upon issuance in the public market after registration under the Securities Act or under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or other available exemptions from registration. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of Vornado’s common and preferred shares or Operating Partnership Class A and preferred units will have on the market prices of our securities.
In addition, under Maryland law, Vornado’s Board of Trustees has the authority to increase the number of authorized shares without shareholder approval.
Loss of our key personnel could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our common shares and Operating Partnership Class A units.
We are dependent on the efforts of Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado. While we believe that we could find a replacement for him and other key personnel, the loss of their services could harm our operations and adversely affect the value of our securities.
RISKS RELATED TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Vornado may fail to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT and may be required to pay federal income taxes at corporate rates, which could adversely impact the value of our common shares.
Although we believe that Vornado will remain organized and will continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, Vornado may fail to remain so qualified. Qualifications are governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations and depend on various facts and circumstances that are not entirely within our control. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may significantly change the relevant tax laws and/or the federal income tax consequences of qualifying as a REIT. If, with respect to any taxable year, Vornado fails to maintain its qualification as a REIT and does not qualify under statutory relief provisions, Vornado could not deduct distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would have to pay federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates. The federal income tax payable would include any applicable alternative minimum tax. If Vornado had to pay federal income tax, the amount of money available to distribute to equity holders and pay its indebtedness would be reduced for the year or years involved, and Vornado would not be required to make distributions to shareholders in that taxable year and in future years until it was able to qualify as a REIT and did so. In addition, Vornado would also be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost, unless Vornado were entitled to relief under the relevant statutory provisions. Our failure to qualify as a REIT could impact our ability to expand our business and raise capital and adversely affect the value of our common shares.
We may face possible adverse federal tax audits and changes in federal tax laws, which may result in an increase in our tax liability.
In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone or may undergo tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended. We cannot predict if or when any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation, or administrative interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective and any such law, regulation, or interpretation may take effect retroactively. Vornado, its taxable REIT subsidiaries, and our security holders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax law, Treasury regulation or administrative interpretation.
We may face possible adverse state and local tax audits and changes in state and local tax law.
Because Vornado is organized and qualifies as a REIT, it is generally not subject to federal income taxes, but we are subject to certain state and local taxes. In the normal course of business, certain entities through which we own real estate either have undergone, or are currently undergoing, tax audits. Although we believe that we have substantial arguments in favor of our positions in the ongoing audits, in some instances there is no controlling precedent or interpretive guidance on the specific point at issue. There can be no assurance that audits will not occur with increased frequency or that the ultimate result of such audits will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
From time to time changes in state and local tax laws or regulations are enacted, which may result in an increase in our tax liability. A shortfall in tax revenues for states and municipalities in which we operate may lead to an increase in the frequency and size of such changes including changes in laws, regulations and administration of property and transfer taxes. If such changes occur, we may be required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income. These increased tax costs could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and the amount of cash available for the payment of dividends and distributions to our security holders.
Compliance or failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other safety regulations and requirements could result in substantial costs.
ADA generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain Federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the Federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. From time to time persons have asserted claims against us with respect to some of our properties under the ADA, but to date such claims have not resulted in any material expense or liability. If, under the ADA, we are required to make substantial alterations and capital expenditures in one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to equity holders.
Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures that will affect our cash flow and results of operations.
We may incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws and environmental contamination may impair our ability to lease and/or sell real estate.
Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment, including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. Under some environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property. The owner or operator may also be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by those parties because of the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of the release of the substances or caused the release. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may also impair our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. Other laws and regulations govern indoor and outdoor air quality including those that can require the abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of damage, demolition, renovation or remodeling and govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. The maintenance and removal of lead paint and certain electrical equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are also regulated by federal and state laws. We are also subject to risks associated with human exposure to chemical or biological contaminants such as molds, pollens, viruses and bacteria which, above certain levels, can be alleged to be connected to allergic or other health effects and symptoms in susceptible individuals. Our predecessor companies may be subject to similar liabilities for activities of those companies in the past. We could incur fines for environmental compliance and be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to the foregoing regulated substances or related claims arising out of environmental contamination or human exposure to contamination at or from our properties.
Each of our properties has been subject to varying degrees of environmental assessment. To date, these environmental assessments have not revealed any environmental condition material to our business. However, identification of new compliance concerns or undiscovered areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, human exposure to contamination or changes in clean-up or compliance requirements could result in significant costs to us.
GENERAL RISKS
The occurrence of cyber incidents, or a deficiency in our cyber security, as well as other disruptions of our IT networks and related systems, could negatively impact our business by causing a disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information, and/or damage to our business relationships or reputation, all of which could negatively impact our financial results.
We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware, ransomware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, persons who access our systems from inside or outside our organization, and other significant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Although we have not experienced cyber incidents that are individually, or in the aggregate, material, we have experienced cyber attacks in the past, which have thus far been mitigated by preventative, detective, and responsive measures that we have put in place. Our IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations (including managing our building systems) and, in some cases, may be critical to the operations of certain of our tenants. Although we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of IT networks and related systems, and we have implemented various measures to manage the risk of a security breach or disruption, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. Unauthorized parties, whether within or outside our company, may disrupt or gain access to our systems, or those of third parties with whom we do business, through human error, misfeasance, fraud, trickery, or other forms of deceit, including break-ins, use of stolen credentials, social engineering, phishing, computer viruses or other malicious codes, and similar means of unauthorized and destructive tampering. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed to not be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security barriers or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.
A security breach or other significant disruption involving our IT networks and related systems could disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems and therefore our operations and/or those of certain of our tenants; result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of, proprietary, confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or others, which others could use to compete against us or which could expose us to damage claims by third-parties for disruptive, destructive or otherwise harmful purposes and outcomes; result in our inability to maintain the building systems relied upon by our tenants for the efficient use of their leased space; require significant management attention and resources to remedy any damages that result; may require payments to the attackers; subject us to litigation claims for breach of contract, damages, credits, fines, penalties, governmental investigations and enforcement actions or termination of leases or other agreements; or damage our reputation among our tenants and investors generally. Any or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A cyber attack or systems failure could interfere with our ability to comply with financial reporting requirements, which could adversely affect us. A cyber attack could also compromise the confidential information of our employees, tenants, customers and vendors. A successful attack could disrupt and materially affect our business operations, including damaging relationships with tenants, customers and vendors. Any compromise of our information security systems could also result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, damage to our reputation, loss or misuse of the information (which may be confidential, proprietary and/or commercially sensitive in nature) and a loss of confidence in our security measures, which could harm our business.
Competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of acquisition opportunities available to us and increase the costs of those acquisitions.
We may acquire properties when we are presented with attractive opportunities. We may face competition for acquisition opportunities from other well-capitalized investors, including publicly traded and privately held REITs, private real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial institutions, life insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension trusts, partnerships and individual investors, which may adversely affect us because that competition may cause an increase in the purchase price for a desired acquisition property or result in a competitor acquiring the desired property instead of us.
If we are unable to successfully acquire additional properties, our ability to grow our business could be adversely affected. In addition, increases in the cost of acquisition opportunities could adversely affect our results of operations.
We may be adversely affected by the discontinuation of London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR").
On March 5, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") announced that USD LIBOR will no longer be published after June 30, 2023. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") has been identified by market participants as the preferred alternative to USD LIBOR in derivatives and other financial contracts. Our new floating rate loans entered into after December 31, 2021 no longer reference to LIBOR rates and instead reference to SOFR or another floating rate.
As of December 31, 2021, we had approximately $6.7 billion of consolidated outstanding debt indexed to LIBOR. $2.2 billion of this debt is subject to interest rate swaps that convert the floating rates to a fixed interest rate. In the transition from the use of LIBOR
to SOFR or other alternatives, the level of interest payments we incur may change. In addition, although certain of our LIBOR based obligations provide for alternative methods of calculating the interest rate payable (including transition to an alternative benchmark rate) if LIBOR is not reported and we have been entering into amendments to certain of our financing agreements to provide for alternative benchmark rates if LIBOR is discontinued, uncertainty as to the extent and manner of future changes may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher than or lower than or that do not otherwise correlate over time with the interest rates and/or payments that would have been made on our obligations if LIBOR was available in its current form. Use of alternative interest rates or other LIBOR reforms could result in increased volatility or a tightening of credit markets which could adversely affect our ability to obtain cost-effective financing. In addition, the transition of our existing LIBOR financing agreements to alternative benchmarks may result in unanticipated changes to the overall interest rate paid on our liabilities.
Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,785,910 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There are no unresolved comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We operate in two reportable segments: New York and Other. The following pages provide details of our real estate properties as of December 31, 2021.
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NEW YORK SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
PENN 1 (ground leased through 2098)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 82.4 | % | | 2,290,000 | | | 257,000 | | | 2,547,000 | |
1290 Avenue of the Americas | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.6 | % | | 2,120,000 | | | — | | | 2,120,000 | |
PENN 2 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 428,000 | | | 1,192,000 | | | 1,620,000 | |
909 Third Avenue (ground leased through 2063)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 96.7 | % | | 1,350,000 | | | — | | | 1,350,000 | |
280 Park Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.1 | % | | 1,264,000 | | | — | | | 1,264,000 | |
Independence Plaza, Tribeca (1,327 units)(2) | | 50.1 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 1,249,000 | | | 8,000 | | | 1,257,000 | |
770 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,182,000 | | | — | | | 1,182,000 | |
PENN 11 | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 1,153,000 | | | — | | | 1,153,000 | |
90 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 956,000 | | | — | | | 956,000 | |
One Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 96.9 | % | | 944,000 | | | — | | | 944,000 | |
888 Seventh Avenue (ground leased through 2067)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.6 | % | | 887,000 | | | — | | | 887,000 | |
100 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.3 | % | | 859,000 | | | — | | | 859,000 | |
Farley Office and Retail (ground and building leased through 2116)(1) | | 95.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 756,000 | | | 89,000 | | | 845,000 | |
330 West 34th Street (65.2% ground leased through 2149)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 74.2 | % | | 725,000 | | | — | | | 725,000 | |
85 Tenth Avenue(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Office / Retail | | 89.6 | % | | 638,000 | | | — | | | 638,000 | |
650 Madison Avenue(2) | | 20.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.3 | % | | 601,000 | | | — | | | 601,000 | |
350 Park Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.8 | % | | 581,000 | | | — | | | 581,000 | |
150 East 58th Street(4) | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 88.3 | % | | 545,000 | | | — | | | 545,000 | |
33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 92.4 | % | | 498,000 | | | — | | | 498,000 | |
7 West 34th Street(2) | | 53.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 477,000 | | | — | | | 477,000 | |
595 Madison Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 81.4 | % | | 332,000 | | | — | | | 332,000 | |
640 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.9 | % | | 315,000 | | | — | | | 315,000 | |
50-70 West 93rd Street (324 units)(2) | | 49.9 | % | | Residential | | 96.3 | % | | 283,000 | | | — | | | 283,000 | |
Manhattan Mall | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 18.3 | % | | 257,000 | | | — | | | 257,000 | |
40 Fulton Street | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 84.7 | % | | 251,000 | | | — | | | 251,000 | |
260 Eleventh Avenue (ground leased through 2114)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 95.5 | % | | 209,000 | | | — | | | 209,000 | |
4 Union Square South | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 99.3 | % | | 204,000 | | | — | | | 204,000 | |
61 Ninth Avenue (2 buildings) (ground leased through 2115)(1)(2) | | 45.1 | % | | Office / Retail | | 94.5 | % | | 192,000 | | | — | | | 192,000 | |
512 West 22nd Street(2) | | 55.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 72.6 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
825 Seventh Avenue | | 51.2 | % | | Office(2) / Retail | | 44.7 | % | | 172,000 | | | — | | | 172,000 | |
1540 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 79.9 | % | | 161,000 | | | — | | | 161,000 | |
Paramus | | 100.0 | % | | Office | | 85.2 | % | | 129,000 | | | — | | | 129,000 | |
666 Fifth Avenue (2)(5) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 114,000 | | | — | | | 114,000 | |
1535 Broadway(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 98.2 | % | | 107,000 | | | — | | | 107,000 | |
57th Street (2 buildings)(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 83.9 | % | | 103,000 | | | — | | | 103,000 | |
689 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 52.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 93.9 | % | | 98,000 | | | — | | | 98,000 | |
478-486 Broadway (2 buildings) (10 units)(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 33,000 | | | 56,000 | | | 89,000 | |
150 West 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
510 Fifth Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 51.5 | % | | 66,000 | | | — | | | 66,000 | |
655 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 57,000 | | | — | | | 57,000 | |
155 Spring Street(6) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 88.6 | % | | 50,000 | | | — | | | 50,000 | |
435 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 43,000 | | | — | | | 43,000 | |
See notes on page 27.
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NEW YORK SEGMENT – CONTINUED Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
692 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 64.4 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
606 Broadway | | 50.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 36,000 | | | — | | | 36,000 | |
697-703 Fifth Avenue(2) | | 44.8 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 26,000 | | | — | | | 26,000 | |
1131 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
131-135 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 23,000 | | | — | | | 23,000 | |
715 Lexington Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | 12,000 | | | 22,000 | |
537 West 26th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 17,000 | | | — | | | 17,000 | |
443 Broadway | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
334 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 14,000 | | | — | | | 14,000 | |
304 Canal Street (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 13,000 | | | — | | | 13,000 | |
431 Seventh Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | — | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
759-771 Madison Avenue (40 East 66th Street) (4 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Residential | | 100.0 | % | | 10,000 | | | — | | | 10,000 | |
138-142 West 32nd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
148 Spring Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 72.7 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
339 Greenwich Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 8,000 | | | — | | | 8,000 | |
150 Spring Street (1 unit) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 74.2 | % | (3) | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
966 Third Avenue | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
968 Third Avenue(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 7,000 | | | — | | | 7,000 | |
137 West 33rd Street | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 3,000 | | | — | | | 3,000 | |
57th Street(2) | | 50.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Eighth Avenue and 34th Street | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)(8) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (3 buildings) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 16,000 | | | — | | | 16,000 | |
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731 Lexington Avenue(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Office / Retail | | 98.9 | % | | 1,056,000 | | | 23,000 | | | 1,079,000 | |
Rego Park II, Queens (6.6 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 84.4 | % | | 480,000 | | | 135,000 | | | 615,000 | |
Rego Park I, Queens (4.8 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 260,000 | | | 78,000 | | | 338,000 | |
The Alexander Apartment Tower, Queens (312 units)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Residential | | 95.2 | % | | 255,000 | | | — | | | 255,000 | |
Flushing, Queens (1.0 acre ground leased through 2037)(1)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 167,000 | | | — | | | 167,000 | |
Rego Park III, Queens (3.2 acres)(2) | | 32.4 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total New York Segment | | | | | | 91.8 | % | | 25,445,000 | | | 1,850,000 | | | 27,295,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 91.3 | % | | 20,086,000 | | | 1,683,000 | | | 21,769,000 | |
See notes on page 27.
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OTHER SEGMENT Property | | % Ownership | | Type | | % Occupancy | | In Service | | Under Development or Not Available for Lease | | Total Property |
theMART: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Office / Retail / Trade show / Showroom | | 88.8 | % | | 3,673,000 | | | — | | | 3,673,000 | |
Piers 92 and 94 (New York) (ground and building leased through 2110)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Trade show / Other | | — | % | | — | | | 208,000 | | | 208,000 | |
527 West Kinzie, Chicago | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | (7) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other (2 properties)(2), Chicago | | 50.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 19,000 | | | — | | | 19,000 | |
Total theMART | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,692,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,900,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 88.9 | % | | 3,683,000 | | | 208,000 | | | 3,891,000 | |
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555 California Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 97.8 | % | | 1,505,000 | | | — | | | 1,505,000 | |
315 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 235,000 | | | — | | | 235,000 | |
345 Montgomery Street | | 70.0 | % | | Office / Retail | | — | % | | 78,000 | | | — | | | 78,000 | |
Total 555 California Street | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,818,000 | | | — | | | 1,818,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 93.8 | % | | 1,273,000 | | | — | | | 1,273,000 | |
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Rosslyn Plaza, VA (197 units)(2) | | 46.2 | % | | Office / Residential | | 65.1 | % | (3) | 685,000 | | | 304,000 | | | 989,000 | |
Fashion Centre Mall, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Retail | | 95.7 | % | | 868,000 | | | — | | | 868,000 | |
Washington Tower, VA(2) | | 7.5 | % | | Office | | 75.0 | % | | 170,000 | | | — | | | 170,000 | |
Wayne Towne Center, Wayne, NJ (ground leased through 2064)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 638,000 | | | 52,000 | | | 690,000 | |
Annapolis, MD (ground leased through 2042)(1) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail | | 100.0 | % | | 128,000 | | | — | | | 128,000 | |
Atlantic City, NJ (11.3 acres ground leased through 2070 to MGM Growth Properties for a portion of the Borgata Hotel and Casino complex) | | 100.0 | % | | Land | | 100.0 | % | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Total Other | | | | | | 89.7 | % | | 2,489,000 | | | 356,000 | | | 2,845,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 92.8 | % | | 1,154,000 | | | 192,000 | | | 1,346,000 | |
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Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund ("Fund")(9) : | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crowne Plaza Times Square, NY (0.64 acres owned in fee; 0.18 acres ground leased through 2187 and 0.05 acres ground leased through 2035) (1)(10) | | 75.7 | % | | Office / Retail / Hotel | | 86.7 | % | | 246,000 | | | — | | | 246,000 | |
Lucida, 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, NY (ground leased through 2082)(1) (39 units) | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Residential | | 100.0 | % | (3) | 157,000 | | | — | | | 157,000 | |
1100 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL | | 100.0 | % | | Retail / Theatre | | 78.0 | % | | 130,000 | | | — | | | 130,000 | |
Total Real Estate Fund | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 533,000 | | | — | | | 533,000 | |
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Our Ownership Interest | | | | | | 87.0 | % | | 152,000 | | | — | | | 152,000 | |
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(1)Term assumes all renewal options exercised, if applicable.
(2)Denotes property not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial data included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(3)Excludes residential occupancy statistics.
(4)Includes 962 Third Avenue (the Annex building to 150 East 58th Street) 50.0% ground leased through 2118(1).
(5)75,000 square feet is leased from 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium.
(6)478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street sold on January 13, 2022.
(7)Properties under development or to be developed.
(8)We permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
(9)We own a 25% interest in the Fund. The ownership percentage in this section represents the Fund's ownership in the underlying assets.
(10)We own a 32.8% economic interest through the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES – CONTINUED
Top 10 Tenants Based on Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share):
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Tenant | | Square Footage At Share | | Annualized Escalated Rents At Share | | % of Total Annualized Escalated Rents At Share |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.) | | 1,451,153 | | | $ | 156,036 | | | 8.6 | % |
IPG and affiliates | | 967,552 | | | 66,748 | | | 3.7 | % |
Google/Motorola Mobility (guaranteed by Google) | | 759,446 | | | 42,785 | | | 2.4 | % |
New York University | | 632,628 | | | 40,948 | | | 2.3 | % |
Bloomberg L.P. | | 304,385 | | | 38,237 | | | 2.1 | % |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company | | 336,644 | | | 35,196 | | | 1.9 | % |
Swatch Group USA | | 14,949 | | | 32,349 | | | 1.8 | % |
Verizon Media Group | | 313,726 | | | 31,475 | | | 1.7 | % |
Amazon (including its Whole Foods subsidiary) | | 312,694 | | | 29,353 | | | 1.6 | % |
The City of New York | | 636,573 | | | 25,887 | | | 1.4 | % |
See note below.
Annualized Escalated Rents(1) (at share) by Tenants’ Industry:
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Office: | | |
Technology | | 17 | % |
Financial Services | | 16 | % |
Professional Services | | 8 | % |
Advertising/Marketing | | 5 | % |
Real Estate | | 4 | % |
Insurance | | 3 | % |
Entertainment and Electronics | | 3 | % |
Education | | 3 | % |
Banking | | 3 | % |
Communications | | 3 | % |
Apparel | | 2 | % |
Engineering, Architect & Surveying | | 2 | % |
Government | | 2 | % |
Health Services | | 2 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
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Retail: | | |
Apparel | | 6 | % |
Luxury Retail | | 4 | % |
Banking | | 2 | % |
Restaurants | | 1 | % |
Grocery | | 1 | % |
Other | | 4 | % |
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Showroom | | 5 | % |
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Total | | 100 | % |
(1)Represents monthly contractual base rent before free rent plus tenant reimbursements multiplied by 12. Annualized escalated rents at share include leases signed but not yet commenced in place of current tenants or vacancy in the same space.
As of December 31, 2021, our New York segment consisted of 27.3 million square feet in 73 properties. The 27.3 million square feet is comprised of 20.6 million square feet of Manhattan office in 32 of the properties, 2.7 million square feet of Manhattan street retail in 60 of the properties, 1,674 units in eight residential properties, and our 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens. The New York segment also includes 10 garages totaling 1.7 million square feet (4,875 spaces).
As of December 31, 2021, the occupancy rate for our New York segment was 91.3%.
Occupancy and weighted average annual rent per square foot:
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| As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2021 | | | 20,630,000 | | | 19,442,000 | | | 16,757,000 | | | 92.2 | % | | $ | 80.01 | |
| 2020 | | | 20,586,000 | | | 18,361,000 | | | 15,413,000 | | | 93.4 | % | | 79.05 | |
| 2019 | (1) | | 20,666,000 | | | 19,070,000 | | | 16,195,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 76.26 | |
| 2018 | | | 21,495,000 | | | 19,858,000 | | | 16,632,000 | | | 97.2 | % | | 74.04 | |
| 2017 | | | 21,329,000 | | | 20,256,000 | | | 16,982,000 | | | 97.1 | % | | 71.09 | |
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| As of December 31, | | Total Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet | | In Service Square Feet At Share | | Occupancy Rate | | Weighted Average Annual Escalated Rent Per Square Foot |
| 2021 | | | 2,693,000 | | | 2,267,000 | | | 1,825,000 | | | 80.7 | % | | $ | 214.22 | |
| 2020 | | | 2,690,000 | | | 2,275,000 | | | 1,805,000 | | | 78.8 | % | | 226.38 | |
| 2019 | (1) | | 2,712,000 | | | 2,300,000 | | | 1,842,000 | | | 94.5 | % | | 209.86 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,802,000 | | | 2,648,000 | | | 2,419,000 | | | 97.3 | % | | 228.43 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,931,000 | | | 2,720,000 | | | 2,471,000 | | | 96.9 | % | | 217.17 | |
Occupancy and average monthly rent per unit:
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| As of December 31, | | Total Number of Units | | Total Number of Units | | Occupancy Rate | | Average Monthly Rent Per Unit |
| 2021 | | | 1,986 | | | 951 | | | 96.4 | % | | $ | 3,776 | |
| 2020 | | | 1,995 | | | 960 | | | 84.9 | % | | 3,714 | |
| 2019 | | | 1,996 | | | 960 | | | 97.5 | % | | 3,902 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,004 | | | 968 | | | 96.6 | % | | 3,788 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,031 | | | 995 | | | 96.7 | % | | 3,757 | |
(1)Reflects the transfer of 45.4% of common equity in the properties contributed to the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV on April 18, 2019.
Lease expirations as of December 31, 2021 (at share)(1):
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Month to month | | 7 | | 25,000 | | | 0.2% | | $ | 1,419,000 | | | $ | 56.76 | | |
2022 | | 80 | | 671,000 | | | 4.4% | | 48,405,000 | | | 72.14 | | (3) |
2023(4) | | 64 | | 1,357,000 | | | 8.9% | | 125,367,000 | | | 92.39 | | |
2024 | | 81 | | 1,039,000 | | | 6.8% | | 93,258,000 | | | 89.76 | | |
2025 | | 51 | | 719,000 | | | 4.7% | | 57,919,000 | | | 80.55 | | |
2026 | | 68 | | 1,451,000 | | | 9.7% | | 107,605,000 | | | 74.16 | | |
2027 | | 61 | | 1,318,000 | | | 8.7% | | 90,028,000 | | | 68.31 | | |
2028 | | 38 | | 989,000 | | | 6.5% | | 70,334,000 | | | 71.12 | | |
2029 | | 32 | | 1,170,000 | | | 7.7% | | 94,220,000 | | | 80.53 | | |
2030 | | 31 | | 621,000 | | | 4.1% | | 48,939,000 | | | 78.81 | | |
2031 | | 25 | | 817,000 | | | 5.4% | | 72,149,000 | | | 88.31 | | |
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Month to month | | 8 | | 20,000 | | | 1.6% | | $ | 1,548,000 | | | $ | 77.40 | | |
2022 | | 8 | | 115,000 | | | 9.3% | | 6,630,000 | | | 57.65 | | (5) |
2023 | | 12 | | 58,000 | | | 4.7% | | 26,356,000 | | | 454.41 | | |
2024 | | 12 | | 173,000 | | | 14.0% | | 37,780,000 | | | 218.38 | | |
2025 | | 11 | | 40,000 | | | 3.2% | | 11,074,000 | | | 276.85 | | |
2026 | | 8 | | 82,000 | | | 6.6% | | 25,544,000 | | | 311.51 | | |
2027 | | 13 | | 32,000 | | | 2.6% | | 18,241,000 | | | 570.03 | | |
2028 | | 9 | | 29,000 | | | 2.3% | | 13,539,000 | | | 466.86 | | |
2029 | | 12 | | 46,000 | | | 3.7% | | 20,046,000 | | | 435.78 | | |
2030 | | 19 | | 155,000 | | | 12.5% | | 21,686,000 | | | 139.91 | | |
2031 | | 34 | | 96,000 | | | 7.8% | | 30,658,000 | | | 319.35 | | |
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(1)Assumes tenants do not exercise renewal or cancellation options.
(2)Excludes storage, vacancy and other.
(3)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $70 to $80 per square foot.
(4)Excludes the expiration of 492,000 square feet at 909 Third Avenue for U.S. Post Office as we assume the exercise of all renewal options through 2038 given the below-market rent on their options.
(5)Based on current market conditions, we expect to re-lease this space at rents between $50 to $75 per square foot.
Alexander’s
As of December 31, 2021, we own 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s, which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area aggregating 2.5 million square feet, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.1 million square foot Bloomberg L.P. headquarters building. Alexander’s had $1,096,544,000 of outstanding debt as of December 31, 2021, of which our pro rata share was$355,280,000, none of which is recourse to us.
OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS
theMART
As of December 31, 2021, we own the 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago, whose largest tenant is Motorola Mobility at 609,000 square feet, the lease of which is guaranteed by Google. As of December 31, 2021, theMART had an occupancy rate of 88.9% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $54.40.
OTHER REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS - CONTINUED
555 California Street
As of December 31, 2021, we own a 70% controlling interest in a three-building office complex aggregating 1.8 million square feet, located at California and Montgomery Streets in San Francisco’s financial district (“555 California Street”). 555 California Street is encumbered by a $1.2 billion mortgage loan that bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with five one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest rate on our $840,000,000 share of the loan to a fixed rate of 2.26% through May 2024. As of December 31, 2021, 555 California Street had an occupancy rate of 93.8% and a weighted average annual rent per square foot of $89.53.
Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) and Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture (the “Crowne Plaza Joint Venture”)
As of December 31, 2021, we own a 25% interest in the Fund, which is in wind-down, and currently has three investments, one of which is the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in which we also own an additional interest through the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture. We are the general partner and investment manager of the Fund. As of December 31, 2021, these three investments including the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture's share of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel are carried on our consolidated balance sheet at an aggregate fair value of $7,730,000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Vornado Realty Trust
Vornado’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VNO.”
As of February 1, 2022, there were830 holders of record of Vornado common shares.
Vornado Realty L.P.
There is no established trading market for the Operating Partnership's Class A units. Class A units that are not held by Vornado may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unit holder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder.
As of February 1, 2022, there were 882 Class A unitholders of record.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During 2021, we issued 838,982Class A units in connection with (i) the issuance of Vornado common shares and (ii) the exercise of awards pursuant to Vornado's omnibus share plan, including grants of restricted Vornado common shares and restricted units of the Operating Partnership and upon conversion, surrender or exchange of the Operating Partnership’s units or Vornado stock options. The consideration received included $898,703 in cash proceeds. Such units were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
From time to time, in connection with equity awards granted under our Omnibus Share Plan, we may withhold common shares for tax purposes or acquire common shares as part of the payment of the exercise price. Although we treat these as repurchases for certain financial statement purposes, these withheld or acquired shares are not considered by us as repurchases for this purpose.
Information relating to compensation plans under which Vornado’s equity securities are authorized for issuance is set forth under Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and such information is incorporated by reference herein.
Recent Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Performance Graph
The following graph is a comparison of the five-year cumulative return of Vornado’s common shares, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the “S&P 500 Index”) and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) All Equity Index, a peer group index. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2016 in our common shares, the S&P 500 Index and the NAREIT All Equity Index and that all dividends were reinvested without the payment of any commissions. There can be no assurance that the performance of our shares will continue in line with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph below.
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Vornado Realty Trust | $ | 100 | | | $ | 96 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 54 | | | $ | 63 | |
S&P 500 Index | 100 | | | 122 | | | 116 | | | 153 | | | 181 | | | 233 | |
The NAREIT All Equity Index | 100 | | | 109 | | | 104 | | | 134 | | | 127 | | | 180 | |
ITEM 6. RESERVED
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2019, including year-to-year comparisons between 2020 and 2019, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2021. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2021:
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| Three-month | 0.8 | % | | 7.9 | % | | 16.3 | % | |
| One-year | 17.7 | % | | 22.0 | % | | 43.1 | % | |
| Three-year | (19.4 | %) | | 30.8 | % | | 66.4 | % | |
| Five-year | (36.6 | %) | | 17.7 | % | | 66.8 | % | |
| Ten-year | 11.6 | % | | 102.6 | % | | 192.3 | % | |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The pandemic has resulted in governments and other authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and business closures. Some of the effects on us include the following:
•While many of the limitations and restrictions imposed on our retail tenants during the onset of the pandemic have been lifted and/or eased, economic conditions and other factors, including a decline in Manhattan tourism since the onset of the virus, continue to adversely affect the financial health of our retail tenants.
•While our buildings are open, many of our office tenants are working remotely.
•We temporarily closed the Hotel Pennsylvania on April 1, 2020 and on April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the hotel and plan to develop an office tower on the site.
•Trade shows at theMART were cancelled beginning March of 2020 and resumed in the third quarter of 2021 with generally lower attendance than pre-pandemic levels.
The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time. Given the dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows but the impact could be material.
Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 20172021 was $162,017,000,$101,086,000, or $0.85$0.53 per diluted share, compared to $823,606,000,net loss attributable to common shareholders of $348,744,000, or $4.34$1.83 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020. The years ended December 31, 20172021 and 20162020 include certain items that impact net income attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2017 by $88,934,000, or $0.46 per diluted share, and increased net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2016 by $594,447,000, or $3.13 per diluted share.
Funds From Operations attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (“FFO”) for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $717,805,000, or $3.75 per diluted share, compared to $1,457,583,000, or $7.66per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2016. The years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table on page 39. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO by $3,989,000 and $774,188,000, or $0.02 and $4.07per diluted share, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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Quarter Ended December 31, 2017 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was $27,319,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $651,181,000, or $3.43per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter. The quarters ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 include certain items that impact net income(loss) attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 by $38,160,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, and increased net income attributable to common shareholders by $12,933,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the quarteryear ended December 31, 20162021 and increased net loss attributable to common shareholders by $573,414,000,$372,637,000, or $3.02$1.95 per diluted share.
FFOshare, for the quarteryear ended December 31, 20172020.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $153,151,000,$571,074,000, or $0.80$2.97 per diluted share, compared to $797,734,000,$750,522,000, or $4.20$3.93 per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter. The quartersyear ended December 31, 20172020. The years ended December 31, 2021 and 20162020 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreasedincreased FFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 by $34,402,000,$21,211,000, or $0.18$0.11 per diluted share, and increased FFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 by $604,495,000, or $3.18 per diluted share.
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JBG SMITH Properties which is treated as a discontinued operation: | | | | | | | |
Transaction costs | $ | (68,662 | ) | | $ | (16,586 | ) | | $ | (1,617 | ) | | $ | (11,989 | ) |
Operating results through July 17, 2017 spin-off | 47,752 |
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Impairment loss on our investment in Pennsylvania REIT | (44,465 | ) | | — |
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Tax expense related to the reduction of our taxable REIT subsidiaries deferred tax assets | (34,800 | ) | | — |
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666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)(1) | (25,414 | ) | | (41,532 | ) | | (3,042 | ) | | (7,869 | ) |
Net gain resulting from Urban Edge Properties operating partnership unit issuances | 21,100 |
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(Loss) income from real estate fund investments, net | (10,804 | ) | | (21,042 | ) | | 529 |
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Expense related to the prepayment of our 2.50% senior unsecured notes due 2019 | (4,836 | ) | | — |
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Default interest on Skyline properties mortgage loan | — |
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Preferred share issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
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Total of certain items that impact net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders, net | $ | (88,934 | ) | | $ | 594,447 |
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JBG SMITH Properties which is treated as a discontinued operation: | | | | | | | |
Transaction costs | $ | (68,662 | ) | | $ | (16,586 | ) | | $ | (1,617 | ) | | $ | (11,989 | ) |
Operating results through July 17, 2017 spin-off | 122,201 |
| | 226,288 |
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| | 57,147 |
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| 53,539 |
| | 209,702 |
| | (1,617 | ) | | 45,158 |
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Impairment loss on our investment in Pennsylvania REIT | (44,465 | ) | | — |
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Tax expense related to the reduction of our taxable REIT subsidiaries deferred tax assets | (34,800 | ) | | — |
| | (34,800 | ) | | — |
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Net gain resulting from Urban Edge Properties operating partnership unit issuances | 21,100 |
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| | — |
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666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)(1) | 13,164 |
| | 10,925 |
| | 1,103 |
| | 808 |
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Net gain on repayment of our Suffolk Downs JV debt investments | 11,373 |
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| | — |
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(Loss) income from real estate fund investments, net | (10,804 | ) | | (21,042 | ) | | 529 |
| | (34,704 | ) |
Expense related to the prepayment of our 2.50% senior unsecured notes due 2019 | (4,836 | ) | | — |
| | (4,836 | ) | | — |
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Our share of write-off of deferred financing costs | (3,819 | ) | | — |
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| | — |
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Net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt | — |
| | 487,877 |
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| | 487,877 |
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Income from the repayment of our investments in 85 Tenth Avenue loans and preferred equity | — |
| | 160,843 |
| | — |
| | 160,843 |
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Our share of impairment on India non-depreciable real estate | — |
| | (13,962 | ) | | — |
| | (13,962 | ) |
Preferred share issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
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Other | 3,801 |
| | (2,454 | ) | | 2,945 |
| | (2,324 | ) |
| 4,253 |
| | 824,481 |
| | (36,676 | ) | | 643,696 |
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Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (264 | ) | | (50,293 | ) | | 2,274 |
| | (39,201 | ) |
Total certain items that impact FFO, net | $ | 3,989 |
| | $ | 774,188 |
| | $ | (34,402 | ) | | $ | 604,495 |
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(1) | Included in "certain items that impact FFO" because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis. |
Vornado Realty L.P.
Year Ended December 31, 2017 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $172,733,000,2021 and by $249,507,000, or $0.83$1.31 per diluted Class A unit, compared to $877,066,000, or $4.32 per diluted Class A unit,share, for the year ended December 31, 2016. 2020.
The year ended December 31, 2017following table reconciles the difference between our net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders and 2016 include certain items that impactour net income attributable to Class A unitholders which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items decreased net income attributable to Class A unitholders by $95,201,000, or $0.47 per diluted Class A unit, for the year ended December 31, 2017 and increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders by $633,419,000, or $3.14 per diluted Class A unit, for the year ended December 31, 2016.common shareholders, as adjusted:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Certain (income) expense items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders: | | | |
After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units | $ | (44,607) | | | $ | (332,099) | |
Hotel Pennsylvania loss (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 29,472 | | | 31,280 | |
Tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries | (27,910) | | | — | |
Defeasance costs and write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs related to 1290 Avenue of the Americas refinancing, net of $7,664 attributable to noncontrolling interests | 17,882 | | | — | |
Our share of Alexander's gain on sale of Paramus, New Jersey property pursuant to IKEA Property, Inc.'s purchase option | (11,620) | | | — | |
Deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 10,868 | | | — | |
Previously capitalized Series K preferred share issuance costs | 9,033 | | | — | |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | | | 236,286 | |
Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,757) | | | 63,114 | |
Non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, net of $4,289 attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | | | 409,060 | |
608 Fifth Avenue non-cash lease liability extinguishment gain | — | | | (70,260) | |
Severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses | — | | | 23,368 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable resulting from a new GAAP accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 | — | | | 13,369 | |
Severance accrual related to Hotel Pennsylvania closure, net of $3,145 of income tax benefit | — | | | 6,101 | |
Mark-to-market decrease in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT") common shares (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | | | 4,938 | |
Other | (1,379) | | | 12,586 | |
| (14,138) | | | 397,743 | |
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | 1,205 | | | (25,106) | |
Total of certain (income) expense items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | (12,933) | | | $ | 372,637 | |
Quarter Ended December 31, 2017 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was $29,123,000, or $0.14 per diluted Class A unit, compared to $693,377,000, or $3.43 per diluted Class A unit, for the prior year’s quarter. The quarters ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 include certain items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders, which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items decreased net income attributable to Class A unitholders by $40,682,000, or $0.20 per diluted Class A unit, for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 and increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders by $610,599,000, or $3.02 per diluted Class A unit, for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
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The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted: |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | For the Three Months Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Certain items that impact net income attributable to Class A unitholders: | | | | | | | |
JBG SMITH Properties which is treated as a discontinued operation: | | | | | | | |
Transaction costs | $ | (68,662 | ) | | $ | (16,586 | ) | | $ | (1,617 | ) | | $ | (11,989 | ) |
Operating results through July 17, 2017 spin-off | 47,752 |
| | 87,237 |
| | — |
| | 20,523 |
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| (20,910 | ) | | 70,651 |
| | (1,617 | ) | | 8,534 |
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Impairment loss on our investment in Pennsylvania REIT | (44,465 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Tax expense related to the reduction of our taxable REIT subsidiaries deferred tax assets | (34,800 | ) | | — |
| | (34,800 | ) | | — |
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666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium (49.5% interest)(1) | (25,414 | ) | | (41,532 | ) | | (3,042 | ) | | (7,869 | ) |
Net gain resulting from Urban Edge Properties operating partnership unit issuances | 21,100 |
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Our share of net gain on sale of property of Suffolk Downs JV | 15,314 |
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Net gain on repayment of Suffolk Downs JV debt investments | 11,373 |
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| | — |
| | — |
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(Loss) income from real estate fund investments, net | (10,804 | ) | | (21,042 | ) | | 529 |
| | (34,704 | ) |
Expense related to the prepayment of our 2.50% senior unsecured notes due 2019 | (4,836 | ) | | — |
| | (4,836 | ) | | — |
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Our share of write-off of deferred financing costs | (3,819 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt | — |
| | 487,877 |
| | — |
| | 487,877 |
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Income from the repayment of our investments in 85 Tenth Avenue loans and preferred equity | — |
| | 160,843 |
| | — |
| | 160,843 |
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Skyline properties impairment loss | — |
| | (160,700 | ) | | — |
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Net gain on sale of 47% ownership interest in 7 West 34th Street | — |
| | 159,511 |
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Gain on sale of our 20% interest in Fairfax Square | — |
| | 15,302 |
| | — |
| | 15,302 |
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Our share of impairment on India non-depreciable real estate | — |
| | (13,962 | ) | | — |
| | (13,962 | ) |
Default interest on Skyline properties mortgage loan | — |
| | (7,823 | ) | | — |
| | (2,480 | ) |
Preferred unit issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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Other | 2,060 |
| | (8,298 | ) | | 3,084 |
| | (2,942 | ) |
| $ | (95,201 | ) | | $ | 633,419 |
| | $ | (40,682 | ) | | $ | 610,599 |
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(1) | Included in "certain items that impact net income" because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis. |
Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | | | |
After-tax net gain on sale of 220 CPS condominium units | $ | (44,607) | | | $ | (332,099) | |
Tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries | (27,910) | | | — | |
Defeasance costs and write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs related to 1290 Avenue of the Americas refinancing, net of $7,664 attributable to noncontrolling interests | 17,882 | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania loss (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,331 | | | 20,843 | |
Deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 10,868 | | | — | |
Previously capitalized Series K preferred share issuance costs | 9,033 | | | — | |
Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,757) | | | 63,114 | |
608 Fifth Avenue non-cash lease liability extinguishment gain | — | | | (70,260) | |
Severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses | — | | | 23,368 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable resulting from a new GAAP accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 | — | | | 13,369 | |
Severance accrual related to Hotel Pennsylvania closure, net of $3,145 of income tax benefit | — | | | 6,101 | |
Other | 3,804 | | | 9,660 | |
| (22,356) | | | (265,904) | |
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | 1,145 | | | 16,397 | |
Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | (21,211) | | | $ | (249,507) | |
Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI")
At Share
The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street are summarized below.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020: | | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street |
Same store NOI at share % increase (decrease) | | 2.9 | % | | 4.0 | % | | (14.2) | % | | 7.9 | % |
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Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase (decrease) | | 1.6 | % | | 3.2 | % | | (14.9) | % | | 0.2 | % |
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Same store NOI at share % increase (decrease): | | | | | |
Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | 2.7 | % | | 4.2 | % | (1) | 1.9 | % |
Year ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015 | 6.4 | % | | 14.0 | % | (2) | (9.3 | )% |
Three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | 2.8 | % | | 7.1 | % | | 10.4 | % |
Three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017 | 1.8 | % | | (7.1 | )% | (3) | 4.2 | % |
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Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase (decrease): | |
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Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | 11.3 | % | | 7.6 | % | (1) | 36.0 | % |
Year ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015 | 8.5 | % | | 12.4 | % | (2) | (12.2 | )% |
Three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | 7.0 | % | | 13.7 | % |
| 32.4 | % |
Three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017 | 1.7 | % | | (4.4 | )% | (3) | 9.4 | % |
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(1) | The year ended December 31, 2016 includes a $2,000,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI increased by 6.4% and same store NOI - cash basis increased by 10.0%. |
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(2) | The year ended December 31, 2016 includes a $2,000,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI increased by 11.7% and same store NOI - cash basis increased by 9.9%. |
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(3) | Excluding tradeshows seasonality, same store NOI increased by 0.3% and same store NOI - cash basis increased by 3.9%. |
(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Acquisition
One Park Avenue
On August 5, 2021, pursuant to a right of first offer, we increased our ownership interest in One Park Avenue, a 944,000 square foot Manhattan office building, to 100.0% by acquiring our joint venture partner's 45.0% ownership interest in the property. The purchase price values the property at $875,000,000. We paid approximately $158,000,000 in cash and assumed our joint venture partner's share of the $525,000,000 mortgage loan. We previously accounted for our investment under the equity method and have consolidated the accounts of the property from the date of acquisition of the additional 45.0% ownership interest.
Dispositions
220 CPS
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we closed on the sale of six condominium units at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $137,404,000 resulting in a financial statement net gain of $50,318,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $5,711,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income. From inception to December 31, 2021, we have closed on the sale of 106 units for net proceeds of $3,006,896,000 resulting in financial statement net gains of $1,117,255,000.
Dispositions - continued
AcquisitionsAlexander's, Inc. ("Alexander's")
On June 4, 2021, Alexander's completed the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York for $10,000,000. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $2,956,000 share of the net gain and also received a $300,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
On October 4, 2021, Alexander's sold its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, for $75,000,000 pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease. The property was encumbered by a $68,000,000 mortgage loan which was repaid at closing of the sale. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $11,620,000 share of the net gain and also received a $750,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
Madison Avenue
On September 24, 2021, we sold three Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue in two separate sale transactions for an aggregate sales price of $100,000,000. Net proceeds from the sales were $96,503,000. In September 2016, our 50.1% joint ventureconnection with the Related Companies (“Related”) was designated by Empire State Development (“ESD”), an entitysales, we recorded $7,880,000 of New York State, to redevelop the historic Farley Post Office building. The building will include a new Moynihan Train Hallnon-cash impairment losses which are included in "impairment losses, transaction related costs and approximately 850,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 120,000 square feet of retail space. On June 15, 2017, the joint venture closed a 99-year, triple-net lease with ESD for the commercial space at the Moynihan Office Building and made a $230,000,000 upfront contribution, of which our share is $115,230,000, towards the construction of the train hall. The lease calls for annual rent payments of $5,000,000 plus payments in lieu of real estate taxes. Simultaneously, the joint venture completed a $271,000,000 loan facility, of which $210,269,000 is outstanding at December 31, 2017. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 3.25% (4.64% at December 31, 2017) and matures in June 2019 with two one-year extension options.
The joint venture has also entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bears a full guaranty from Skanska AB.
Dispositions
On May 26, 2017, Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC ("Suffolk Downs JV"), a joint venture in which we have a 21.2% equity interest, sold the property comprising the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston, Massachusetts (“Suffolk Downs”) for $155,000,000, which resulted in net proceeds and a net gain to us of $15,314,000. In addition, we were repaid $29,318,000 of principal and $6,129,000 of accrued interestother" on our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV, resulting in a net gainconsolidated statements of $11,373,000. income.
On September 29, 2017, Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the "Fund"), in which we have a 25.0% ownership interest,
On December 7, 2021, the Fund completed the sale of 800 Corporate Pointe in Culver City, CAthe retail condominium located at 501 Broadway for $148,000,000.$27,500,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $35,620,000$6,346,000 net gain. loss.
SoHo Properties
During 2017, India Property Fund,On May 10, 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell two Manhattan retail properties located at 478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street for a sales price of $84,500,000. On January 13, 2022, we completed the sale transaction and realized net proceeds of $81,399,000. In connection with the sale, we will recognize a net gain of approximately $850,000 in the first quarter of 2022.
Financings
Secured Debt
On February 26, 2021, the joint venture completed a $525,000,000 refinancing of One Park Avenue. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.11% (1.22% as of December 31, 2021) and matures in March 2023, with three one-year extension options (March 2026, as fully extended). We realized our $105,000,000 share of net proceeds. The loan replaced the previous $300,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% and was scheduled to mature in March 2021.
On March 7, 2021, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for our $500,000,000 PENN 11 mortgage loan to swap the interest rate on the mortgage loan from LIBOR plus 2.75% to a fixed rate of 3.03% through March 2024. On December 1, 2021, we completed a loan modification which reduced the interest rate on the mortgage loan to LIBOR plus 1.95% (2.05% as of December 31, 2021) from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement.
On March 26, 2021, we completed a $350,000,000 refinancing of 909 Third Avenue, a 1.4 million square foot Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a fixed rate of 3.23% and matures in April 2031. The loan replaced the previous $350,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.91% and was scheduled to mature in May 2021.
On May 10, 2021, we completed a $1.2 billion refinancing of 555 California Street, a three-building 1.8 million square foot office campus in San Francisco, in which we hadown a 36.5%70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with five one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest sold its investments. Ourrate on our $840,000,000 share of the aggregate sales priceloan to a fixed rate of 2.26% through May 2024. The loan replaced the previous $533,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.10% and was approximately $23,895,000scheduled to mature in September 2021.
On May 28, 2021, we repaid the $675,000,000 mortgage loan on theMART, a 3.7 million square foot commercial building in Chicago, with proceeds from our senior unsecured notes offering. The loan bore interest at 2.70% and was scheduled to mature in September 2021.
On November 16, 2021, we completed a $950,000,000 refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a 2.1 million square foot Class A Manhattan office building, in which resultedwe own a 70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.51% (1.62% as of December 31, 2021) in years one to five, increasing 0.25% in both years six and seven. The loan matures in November 2023 with five one-year extension options (November 2028 as fully extended). We defeased the existing $950,000,000 loan that bore interest at a financial statement lossfixed rate of $533,000. In addition,3.34% and was scheduled to mature in November 2022. As a result, we incurred $23,729,000 of defeasance costs, which are included in "interest and debt expense" on December 28, 2017, we sold our 25% interest in TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited for $18,742,000consolidated statements of income, of which resulted in a financial statement gain of $1,885,000, which substantially completes the disposition of our investments in India.$7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Financings - continued
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On October 17, 2017,April 15, 2021, we extended one of our two $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilities facilityfrom November 2018January 2023 (as fully extended) to January 2022 with two six-month extension options.April 2026 (as fully extended). The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered fromto LIBOR plus 1.05% to0.90% from LIBOR plus 1.00%. TheWe subsequently qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment by achieving certain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, which reduced our interest rate andby 0.01% to LIBOR plus 0.89%. The facility fees are the same as our other $1.25fee remains at 20 basis points. Our separate $1.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility which matures in February 2021 with two six-month extension options.
March 2024 (as fully extended) and has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90% and a facility fee of 20 basis points.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On December 27, 2017,May 24, 2021, we completed a green bond public offering of $450,000,000 3.50%$400,000,000 2.15% senior unsecured notes due January 15, 2025. The interest rateJune 1, 2026 ("2026 Notes") and $350,000,000 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2031 ("2031 Notes"). Interest on the senior unsecured notes will beis payable semi-annually on January 15June 1 and July 15,December 1, commencing July 15, 2018.December 1, 2021. The notes2026 Notes were sold at 99.596%99.86% of their face amount to yield 3.565%.
On December 27, 2017, we redeemed all2.18% and the 2031 Notes were sold at 99.59% of the $450,000,000 principaltheir face amount of our outstanding 2.50% senior unsecured notes which were scheduled to mature on June 30, 2019, at a redemption price of approximately 100.71% of the principal amount plus accrued interest through the date of redemption. In connection therewith, we expensed $4,836,000 of debt prepayment costs and wrote-off unamortized deferred financing costs which are included in "interest and debt expense" on our consolidated statements of income.
Financings - continued
yield 3.45%.
Preferred SecuritiesShares/Units
In December 2017, weOn September 22, 2021, Vornado sold 12,780,000 5.25%12,000,000 4.45% Series MO cumulative redeemable preferred shares at a price of $25.00 per share, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement. WeVornado received aggregate net proceeds of $309,609,000,$291,153,000, after underwriters’ discountsunderwriters' discount and issuance costs, and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 12,780,000 5.25%12,000,000 4.45% Series MO preferred units (with economic terms that mirror those of the Series MO preferred shares). Dividends on the Series MO preferred shares/units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The Series MO preferred shares/units are not convertible into, or exchangeable for, any of our properties or securities. On or after five years from the date of issuance (or sooner under limited circumstances), weVornado may redeem the Series MO preferred shares/units at a redemption price of $25.00 per share,share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividendsdividends/distributions through the date of redemption. The Series MO preferred shares/units have no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by us.
In December 2017, we calledVornado. Vornado used the net proceeds for the redemption of all of the outstanding 6.625%its 5.70% Series G and 6.625% Series IK cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units. As a result, as of December 31, 2017, we reclassed the 6.625% Series G and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units from shareholder's equity/partner's capital to liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
On January 4, 2018,October 13, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.625%5.70% Series G cumulative redeemableK preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $200,000,000$300,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. On January 4 and 11, 2018, we redeemed 6,000,000 shares/units and 4,800,000 shares/units, respectively, representing allWe recognized $9,033,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs in "Series K preferred share/unit issuance costs" on our consolidated statements of income during the outstanding 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemablethird quarter of 2021, when the preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $270,000,000 inwere called for redemption.
Leasing Activity for the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. Upon redemption of both series, we expensed $14,486,000 of issuance costs, which will be included in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 consolidated statements of income.
Other Activities
On May 9, 2017, a $150,000,000 mezzanine loan owned by a joint venture in which we had a 33.3% ownership interest was repaid at its maturity and we received our $50,000,000 share. The mezzanine loan earned interest at LIBOR plus 9.42%.
On June 1, 2017, Alexander’s, Inc. (NYSE: ALX), in which we have a 32.4% ownership interest, completed a $500,000,000 refinancing of the office portion of 731 Lexington Avenue. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 0.90% (2.38% atYear Ended December 31, 2017) and matures in June 2020 with four one-year extension options. In connection therewith, Alexander’s purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $500,000,000 that caps LIBOR at a rate of 6.00%. The property was previously encumbered by a $300,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 0.95% which was scheduled to mature in March 2021.
On June 15, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 50.1% interest, completed a $271,000,000 loan facility for the Moynihan Office Building, of which $210,269,000 is outstanding at December 31, 2017. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 3.25% (4.64% at December 31, 2017) and matures in June 2019 with two one-year extension options.
On June 20, 2017, we completed a $220,000,000 financing of The Bartlett residential building. The five-year interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 1.70%, and matures in June 2022. On July 17, 2017, the property, the loan and the $217,000,000 of net proceeds were transferred to JBGS in connection with the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment.
On July 17, 2017, prior to completion of the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, we repaid the $43,581,000 LIBOR plus 1.25% mortgage encumbering 1700 and 1730 M Street which was scheduled to mature in August 2017. The unencumbered property was then transferred to JBGS in connection with the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment.
On July 19, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 25.0% interest, completed a $500,000,000 refinancing of 330 Madison Avenue, an 845,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The seven-year interest-only loan matures in August 2024 and has a fixed rate of 3.43%. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing $150,000,000 LIBOR plus 1.30% mortgage and closing costs, was approximately $85,000,000.
On July 27, 2017, the Fund completed a $100,000,000 loan facility for the refinancing of 1100 Lincoln Road, a 130,000 square foot retail and theater property in Miami, Florida. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 2.40% (3.76% at December 31, 2017), matures in July 2020 with two one-year extension options. At closing, the fund drew $82,750,000, and subject to property performance, may borrow up to $17,250,000 of additional proceeds within the first 18 months of the loan term. The property was previously encumbered by a $66,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 2.25% which was scheduled to mature in August 2017.
Other Activities - continued
On August 23, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 50.0% interest, completed a $1.2 billion refinancing of 280 Park Avenue, a 1,250,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 1.73% (3.16% at December 31, 2017) and matures in September 2019 with five one-year extension options. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing $900,000,000 LIBOR plus 2.00% mortgage and closing costs, was approximately $140,000,000.
On December 13, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 50.0% interest, completed a $20,000,000 refinancing of 50 West 57th Street, an 81,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 1.60% (3.06% at December 31, 2017) and matures in December 2022. The new loan replaced the existing $20,000,000 mortgage which had a fixed rate of 3.50%.
Leasing Activity
2021
The leasing activity and related statistics in the tables below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
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(Square feet in thousands) | New York | | | | |
| Office | | Retail | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
Quarter Ended December 31, 2017: | | | | | | | |
Total square feet leased | 319 |
| | 39 |
| | 118 |
| | 153 |
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Our share of square feet leased | 281 |
| | 29 |
| | 118 |
| | 107 |
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Initial rent(1) | $ | 76.07 |
| | $ | 412.74 |
| | $ | 46.13 |
| | $ | 95.73 |
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Weighted average lease term (years) | 7.0 |
| | 11.4 |
| | 6.1 |
| | 5.3 |
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Second generation relet space: | | | | | | | |
Square feet | 205 |
| | 17 |
| | 112 |
| | 106 |
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GAAP basis: | | | | | | | |
Straight-line rent(2) | $ | 75.85 |
| | $ | 205.33 |
| | $ | 46.83 |
| | $ | 101.46 |
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Prior straight-line rent | $ | 70.69 |
| | $ | 123.24 |
| | $ | 39.12 |
| | $ | 80.09 |
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Percentage increase | 7.3 | % | | 66.6 | % | | 19.7 | % | | 26.7 | % |
Cash basis: | | | | | | | |
Initial rent(1) | $ | 78.02 |
| | $ | 181.52 |
| | $ | 46.23 |
| | $ | 97.45 |
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Prior escalated rent | $ | 72.98 |
| | $ | 117.40 |
| | $ | 42.50 |
| | $ | 87.40 |
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Percentage increase | 6.9 | % | | 54.6 | % | | 8.8 | % | | 11.5 | % |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | $ | 71.35 |
| | $ | 332.74 |
| | $ | 17.79 |
| | $ | 41.94 |
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Per square foot per annum: | $ | 10.19 |
| | $ | 29.19 |
| | $ | 2.92 |
| | $ | 7.91 |
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Percentage of initial rent | 13.4 | % | | 7.1 | % | | 6.3 | % | | 8.3 | % |
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Year Ended December 31, 2017: | | | | | | | |
Total square feet leased | 1,867 |
| | 126 |
| | 345 |
| | 285 |
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Our share of square feet leased | 1,469 |
| | 97 |
| | 345 |
| | 200 |
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Initial rent(1) | $ | 78.72 |
| | $ | 318.67 |
| | $ | 47.60 |
| | $ | 88.42 |
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Weighted average lease term (years) | 8.1 |
| | 7.6 |
| | 6.6 |
| | 7.2 |
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Second generation relet space: | | | | | | | |
Square feet | 1,018 |
| | 61 |
| | 319 |
| | 152 |
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GAAP basis: | | | | | | | |
Straight-line rent(2) | $ | 74.28 |
| | $ | 171.74 |
| | $ | 47.93 |
| | $ | 99.53 |
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Prior straight-line rent | $ | 65.85 |
| | $ | 135.81 |
| | $ | 38.04 |
| | $ | 80.15 |
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Percentage increase | 12.8 | % | | 26.5 | % | | 26.0 | % | | 24.2 | % |
Cash basis: | | | | | | | |
Initial rent(1) | $ | 76.03 |
| | $ | 159.53 |
| | $ | 47.55 |
| | $ | 94.14 |
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Prior escalated rent | $ | 69.19 |
| | $ | 127.18 |
| | $ | 40.77 |
| | $ | 84.76 |
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Percentage increase | 9.9 | % | | 25.4 | % | | 16.6 | % | | 11.1 | % |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | $ | 73.97 |
| | $ | 209.76 |
| | $ | 33.86 |
| | $ | 74.38 |
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Per square foot per annum: | $ | 9.13 |
| | $ | 27.60 |
| | $ | 5.13 |
| | $ | 10.33 |
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Percentage of initial rent | 11.6 | % | | 8.7 | % | | 10.8 | % | | 11.7 | % |
____________________See notes•2,252,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,973,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $83.26 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 11.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the following page.1,591,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 15.9% and positive 10.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.31 per square foot per annum, or 12.4% of initial rent.
•229,000 square feet of New York Retail space (208,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $145.44 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 17.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 109,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 37.1% and positive 13.2%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $4.26 per square foot per annum, or 2.9% of initial rent.
•330,000 square feet at theMART (all at share) at an initial rent of $51.18 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.8 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 273,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 0.5% and 0.0%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.63 per square foot per annum, or 14.9% of initial rent.
•74,000 square feet at 555 California Street (52,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $114.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 4.0 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 48,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 29.5% and positive 25.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $3.94 per square foot per annum, or 3.4% of initial rent.
Leasing Activity – continued
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(Square feet in thousands) | New York | | | | |
| Office | | Retail | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
Year Ended December 31, 2016: | | | | | | | |
Total square feet leased | 2,241 |
| | 111 |
| | 270 |
| | 151 |
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Our share of square feet leased: | 1,842 |
| | 90 |
| | 269 |
| | 106 |
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Initial rent(1) | $ | 72.56 |
| | $ | 285.17 |
| | $ | 48.16 |
| | $ | 77.25 |
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Weighted average lease term (years) | 8.8 |
| | 9.1 |
| | 6.4 |
| | 8.4 |
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Second generation relet space: | | | | | | | |
Square feet | 1,667 |
| | 69 |
| | 221 |
| | 69 |
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GAAP basis: | | | | | | | |
Straight-line rent(2) | $ | 71.52 |
| | $ | 204.95 |
| | $ | 50.74 |
| | $ | 82.69 |
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Prior straight-line rent | $ | 59.75 |
| | $ | 166.14 |
| | $ | 40.43 |
| | $ | 66.92 |
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Percentage increase | 19.7 | % | | 23.4 | % | | 25.5 | % | | 23.6 | % |
Percentage increase inclusive of 3 square foot Dyson lease at 640 Fifth Avenue | | | 94.9 | % | | | | |
Cash basis: | | | | | | | |
Initial rent(1) | $ | 71.82 |
| | $ | 194.35 |
| | $ | 49.65 |
| | $ | 79.69 |
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Prior escalated rent | $ | 61.62 |
| | $ | 173.70 |
| | $ | 43.43 |
| | $ | 66.51 |
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Percentage increase | 16.6 | % | | 11.9 | % | | 14.3 | % | | 19.8 | % |
Percentage increase inclusive of 3 square foot Dyson lease at 640 Fifth Avenue | | | 70.1 | % | | | | |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | $ | 64.44 |
| | $ | 184.74 |
| | $ | 35.62 |
| | $ | 76.29 |
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Per square foot per annum: | $ | 7.32 |
| | $ | 20.30 |
| | $ | 5.57 |
| | $ | 9.08 |
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Percentage of initial rent | 10.1 | % | | 7.1 | % | | 11.6 | % | | 11.8 | % |
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(1) | Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which is generally indicative of market rents. Most leases include free rent and periodic step-ups in rent which are not included in the initial cash basis rent per square foot but are included in the GAAP basis straight-line rent per square foot. |
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(2) | Represents the GAAP basis weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases, and includes the effect of free rent and periodic step-ups in rent. |
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2017:2021:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 19,442 | | | 16,757 | | | 92.2 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 60 | (1) | | 2,267 | | | 1,825 | | | 80.7 | % | |
Residential - 1,986 units(2) | 8 | (1) | | 1,518 | | | 785 | | | 96.4 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 6 | | | 2,218 | | | 719 | | | 95.6 | % | (2) |
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| | | | 25,445 | | | 20,086 | | | 91.3 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 88.9 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,818 | | | 1,273 | | | 93.8 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,999 | | | 6,110 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2021 | | | | 33,444 | | | 26,196 | | | | |
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | Square Feet (in service) | | |
| Number of properties | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % |
New York: | | | | | | | |
Office | 36 |
| | 20,256 |
| | 16,982 |
| | 97.1 | % |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 71 |
| | 2,720 |
| | 2,471 |
| | 96.9 | % |
Residential - 1,697 units | 11 |
| | 1,568 |
| | 835 |
| | 96.7 | % |
Alexander's, including 312 residential units | 7 |
| | 2,437 |
| | 790 |
| | 99.3 | % |
Hotel Pennsylvania | 1 |
| | 1,400 |
| | 1,400 |
| | |
| | | 28,381 |
| | 22,478 |
| | 97.2 | % |
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Other: | |
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theMART | 3 |
| | 3,689 |
| | 3,680 |
| | 98.6 | % |
555 California Street | 3 |
| | 1,741 |
| | 1,219 |
| | 94.2 | % |
Other | 11 |
| | 2,525 |
| | 1,188 |
| | 93.6 | % |
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| | 7,955 |
| | 6,087 |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2017 | |
| | 36,336 |
| | 28,565 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2016:2020:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 18,361 | | | 15,413 | | | 93.4 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 63 | (1) | | 2,275 | | | 1,805 | | | 78.8 | % | |
Residential - 1,995 units(2) | 9 | (1) | | 1,526 | | | 793 | | | 84.9 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 7 | | | 2,366 | | | 766 | | | 98.5 | % | (2) |
Hotel Pennsylvania (temporarily closed on April 1, 2020 and permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | | |
| | | | 24,528 | | | 18,777 | | | 92.2 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 89.5 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,741 | | | 1,218 | | | 98.4 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,922 | | | 6,055 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2020 | | | | 32,450 | | | 24,832 | | | | |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 77 and 79 total New York properties as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | Square Feet (in service) | | |
| Number of properties | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % |
New York: | | | | | | | |
Office | 35 |
| | 20,227 |
| | 16,962 |
| | 96.3 | % |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 69 |
| | 2,672 |
| | 2,464 |
| | 97.1 | % |
Residential - 1,692 units | 11 |
| | 1,559 |
| | 826 |
| | 95.7 | % |
Alexander's, including 312 residential units | 7 |
| | 2,437 |
| | 790 |
| | 99.8 | % |
Hotel Pennsylvania | 1 |
| | 1,400 |
| | 1,400 |
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| | | 28,295 |
| | 22,442 |
| | 96.5 | % |
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Other: | |
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theMART | 3 |
| | 3,671 |
| | 3,662 |
| | 98.9 | % |
555 California Street | 3 |
| | 1,738 |
| | 1,217 |
| | 92.4 | % |
Other | 11 |
| | 2,557 |
| | 1,188 |
| | 92.2 | % |
| | | 7,966 |
| | 6,067 |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2016 | |
| | 36,261 |
| | 28,509 |
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Critical Accounting PoliciesEstimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. ActualAccounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results could differ from those estimates. Set forth belowof operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting policies that we believe are critical toestimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The summary should be read in conjunction with the more completeA discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 – - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Betterments, major renewals and certain costs directly related to the improvement and leasing of real estate are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. For redevelopment of existing operating properties, the net book value of the existing property under redevelopment plus the cost for the construction and improvements incurred in connection with the redevelopment are capitalized to the extent the capitalized costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property when complete. If the cost of the redeveloped property, including the net book value of the existing property, exceeds the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property, the excess is charged to expense. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives which range from 7 to 40 years. Tenant allowances are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful lives of the assets.
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that meetsdo not meet the criteriadefinition of a business under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), weare accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will 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 related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price based on these assessments which are on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors includingsuch as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions. We recordconditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired intangible assets (including acquired above-market leases, acquired in-place leasesproperties and tenant relationships)allocate value between land and acquired intangible liabilities (including below–market leases) at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. We amortize identified intangibles that have finite livesbuilding could affect the revenues recognized over the period they are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flowsterms of the property or business acquired.
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amounts of real estate, net of accumulated depreciation, were $11.9 billion and $11.6 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amounts of identified intangible assets (including acquired above-market leases tenant relationships and acquired in-place leases) were $159,260,000 and $189,668,000, respectively,at our properties and the carrying amounts of identified intangible liabilities, a component of “deferred revenue”expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated balance sheets, were $205,600,000statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and $252,216,000, respectively.
Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows, anticipated holding periods, or market conditions change, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
Critical Accounting Policies - continued
Partially Owned Entities
We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. In determining whether we have a controlling financial interest in a partially owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, we consider whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whether we are the primary beneficiary. We are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We generally do not control a partially owned entity if the entity is not considered a VIE and the approval of all of the partners/members is contractually required with respect to decisions that most significantly impact the performance of the partially owned entity. This includes decisions regarding operating/capital budgets, and the placement of new or additional financing secured by the assets of the venture, among others. We account for investments under the equity method when the requirements for consolidation are not met, and we have significant influence over the operations of the investee. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions each period. Investments that do not qualify for consolidation or equity method accounting are accounted for under the cost method.
Investments in partially owned entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods, ability to hold, and available information at the time the analyses are prepared. The ultimate realizationAssessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of our investmentssubjectivity in partially owned entities is dependent on a numberdetermining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of factors,an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the performanceestimation of each investmentfuture rental revenues, operating expenses, discount and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. If ourThese estimates ofcan have a significant impact on the projected futureundiscounted cash flows the nature of development activities for properties for which such activities are planned and theor estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the investment change basedvalue of our real estate investments on market conditions or otherwise, our evaluation ofconsolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material torecognized on our consolidated financial statements. The evaluationstatements of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. income.
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the carrying amounts of investments in partially owned entities were $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively.
AllowanceCollectability Assessments for Doubtful Accounts
Revenue Recognition
We periodically evaluate the collectability ofon an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts ($5,526,000 and $6,708,000recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively) for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenantsadjustments to make required payments under the lease agreements. We also maintain an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents ($954,000 and $1,913,000 as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively). These receivables arise from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements.rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowancesassessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, and current credit status, in developing these estimates. These estimates may differ from actual results, which could be material to our consolidatedpublicly available information about the financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies - continued
Revenue Recognition
We have the following revenue sources and revenue recognition policies:
Base Rent — income arising from tenant leases. These rents are recognized over the non-cancelable termcondition of the related leasestenant, the impact of COVID-19 on a straight-line basis which includes the effects of rent stepstenants' businesses, and rent abatements under the leases. We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space and the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In addition, in circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Percentage Rent — income arising from retail tenant leases that is contingent upon tenant sales exceeding defined thresholds. These rents are recognized only after the contingency has been removed (i.e., when tenant sales thresholds have been achieved).
Hotel Revenue — income arising from the operation of the Hotel Pennsylvania which consists of rooms revenue, food and beverage revenue, and banquet revenue. Income is recognized when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage and banquet revenue are recognized when the services have been rendered.
Trade Shows Revenue — income arising from the operation of trade shows, including rentals of booths. This revenue is recognized when the trade shows have occurred.
Expense Reimbursements — revenue arising from tenant leases which provide for the recovery of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the respective property. This revenue is recognized in the same periods as the expenses are incurred.
Management, Leasing and Other Fees — income arising from contractual agreements with third parties or with partially owned entities. This revenue is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.
Before we recognize revenue, we assess, among other things, its collectability. If ourfactors. Our assessment of the collectability of revenue changes, thetenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated financial statements could be material.of income.
Income Taxes
Vornado operates in a manner intended to enable it to continue to qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Under those sections, a REIT which distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income as a dividend to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. Vornado distributes to its shareholders 100% of its taxable income and therefore, no provision for Federal income taxes is required. If Vornado fails to distribute the required amount of income to its shareholders, or fails to meet other REIT requirements, it may fail to qualify as a REIT which may result in substantial adverse tax consequences.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020
On December 1, 2016 we were repaid the 85 Tenth Avenue mezzanine loans and we received a 49.9% equity interest in the property. In 2017, our 49.9% equity interest in the property is included in the "New York" segment. In 2016, our investment in 85 Tenth Avenue mezzanine loans was included in the "Other" segment.
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our former Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented and are included in the Other segment. Subsequent to the Washington, DC spin-off, we operate in two segments, New York and Other, which is based on how we manage our business.
We have reclassified our 49.5% interest in 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium from "New York" to "Other" in all periods presented because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis.
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses.expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered a substitute foralternatives to net income. NOIincome or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
NOI at share - cash basis includes rent that has been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 2015.2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | | | $ | 1,257,599 | | | $ | 331,611 | |
Operating expenses | (797,315) | | | (626,386) | | | (170,929) | |
NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | | | 631,213 | | | 160,682 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (38,980) | | | (30,405) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 300,721 | | | 10,137 | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 892,954 | | | 140,414 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | (1,188) | | | 2,506 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 142,920 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | | | $ | 1,221,748 | | | $ | 306,203 | |
Operating expenses | (789,066) | | | (640,531) | | | (148,535) | |
NOI - consolidated | 738,885 | | | 581,217 | | | 157,668 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (72,801) | | | (43,773) | | | (29,028) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 306,495 | | | 296,447 | | | 10,048 | |
NOI at share | 972,579 | | | 833,891 | | | 138,688 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 46,246 | | | 36,715 | | | 9,531 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 148,219 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 2,084,126 |
| | $ | 1,779,307 |
| | $ | 304,819 |
|
Operating expenses | 886,596 |
| | 756,670 |
| | 129,926 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 1,197,530 |
| | 1,022,637 |
| | 174,893 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (65,311 | ) | | (45,899 | ) | | (19,412 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 269,164 |
| | 189,327 |
| | 79,837 |
|
NOI at share | 1,401,383 |
| | 1,166,065 |
| | 235,318 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (86,842 | ) | | (79,202 | ) | | (7,640 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,314,541 |
| | $ | 1,086,863 |
| | $ | 227,678 |
|
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 2,003,742 |
| | $ | 1,713,374 |
| | $ | 290,368 |
|
Operating expenses | 844,566 |
| | 716,754 |
| | 127,812 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 1,159,176 |
| | 996,620 |
| | 162,556 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (66,182 | ) | | (47,480 | ) | | (18,702 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 271,114 |
| | 159,386 |
| | 111,728 |
|
NOI at share | 1,364,108 |
| | 1,108,526 |
| | 255,582 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (170,477 | ) | | (143,239 | ) | | (27,238 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,193,631 |
| | $ | 965,287 |
| | $ | 228,344 |
|
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,985,495 |
| | $ | 1,695,925 |
| | $ | 289,570 |
|
Operating expenses | 824,511 |
| | 694,228 |
| | 130,283 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 1,160,984 |
| | 1,001,697 |
| | 159,287 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (64,859 | ) | | (42,905 | ) | | (21,954 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 245,750 |
| | 156,177 |
| | 89,573 |
|
NOI at share | 1,341,875 |
| | 1,114,969 |
| | 226,906 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (214,322 | ) | | (186,781 | ) | | (27,541 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,127,553 |
| | $ | 928,188 |
| | $ | 199,365 |
|
Net Operating IncomeNOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 2021and 20152020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020 are summarized below.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 677,167 | | | $ | 672,495 | | | |
Retail(2) | 173,363 | | | 147,299 | | | |
Residential | 17,783 | | | 20,687 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 37,318 | | | 35,912 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,677) | | | (42,502) | | | |
Total New York | 892,954 | | | 833,891 | | | |
| | | | | |
Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 58,909 | | | 69,178 | | | |
555 California Street | 64,826 | | | 60,324 | | | |
Other investments | 16,679 | | | 9,186 | | | |
Total Other | 140,414 | | | 138,688 | | | |
| | | | | |
NOI at share | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 972,579 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $18,173 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $25,876 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $3,511 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $2,722 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
New York: | | | | | |
Office | $ | 721,183 |
| | $ | 662,221 |
| | $ | 684,110 |
|
Retail | 359,944 |
| | 364,953 |
| | 342,999 |
|
Residential | 24,370 |
| | 25,060 |
| | 22,266 |
|
Alexander's | 47,302 |
| | 47,295 |
| | 43,409 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 13,266 |
| | 8,997 |
| | 22,185 |
|
Total New York | 1,166,065 |
| | 1,108,526 |
| | 1,114,969 |
|
| | | | | |
Other: | | | | | |
theMART | 102,339 |
| | 98,498 |
| | 85,963 |
|
555 California Street | 47,588 |
| | 45,848 |
| | 50,268 |
|
Other investments | 85,391 |
| | 111,236 |
| | 90,675 |
|
Total Other | 235,318 |
| | 255,582 |
| | 226,906 |
|
| | | | | |
NOI at share | $ | 1,401,383 |
| | $ | 1,364,108 |
| | $ | 1,341,875 |
|
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020 are summarized below.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 686,507 | | | $ | 691,755 | | | |
Retail(2) | 160,801 | | | 158,686 | | | |
Residential | 16,656 | | | 19,369 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 40,525 | | | 42,737 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,723) | | | (41,941) | | | |
Total New York | 891,766 | | | 870,606 | | | |
| | | | | |
Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 64,389 | | | 76,251 | | | |
555 California Street | 60,680 | | | 60,917 | | | |
Other investments | 17,851 | | | 11,051 | | | |
Total Other | 142,920 | | | 148,219 | | | |
| | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 1,018,825 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
New York: | | | | | |
Office | $ | 678,839 |
| | $ | 593,785 |
| | $ | 580,252 |
|
Retail | 324,318 |
| | 292,019 |
| | 262,698 |
|
Residential | 21,626 |
| | 22,285 |
| | 20,254 |
|
Alexander's | 48,683 |
| | 48,070 |
| | 42,965 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 13,397 |
| | 9,128 |
| | 22,019 |
|
Total New York | 1,086,863 |
| | 965,287 |
| | 928,188 |
|
| | | | | |
Other: | | | | | |
theMART | 99,242 |
| | 92,571 |
| | 81,867 |
|
555 California Street | 45,281 |
| | 32,601 |
| | 36,686 |
|
Other investments | 83,155 |
| | 103,172 |
| | 80,812 |
|
Total Other | 227,678 |
| | 228,344 |
| | 199,365 |
|
| | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,314,541 |
| | $ | 1,193,631 |
| | $ | 1,127,553 |
|
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Net Operating IncomeNOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 2021and 2015
2020
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 2015.2020.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 412,347 | | | 399,695 | | | |
General and administrative expense | 134,545 | | | 181,509 | | | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 13,815 | | | 174,027 | | | |
(Income) loss from partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | |
(Income) loss from real estate fund investments | (11,066) | | | 226,327 | | | |
Interest and other investment (income) loss, net | (4,612) | | | 5,499 | | | |
Interest and debt expense | 231,096 | | | 229,251 | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | (10,496) | | | 36,630 | | | |
| | | | | |
NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 306,495 | | | |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (72,801) | | | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 972,579 | | | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | 46,246 | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | 1,034,686 | | | 1,018,825 | | | |
NOI At Share by Region
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Region: | | | | | |
New York City metropolitan area | 88 | % | | 87 | % | | |
Chicago, IL | 6 | % | | 7 | % | | |
San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | | 6 | % | | |
| 100 | % | | 100 | % | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
| | | | | |
Deduct: | | | | | |
Our share of (income) loss from partially owned entities | (15,200 | ) | | (168,948 | ) | | 9,947 |
|
Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,240 | ) | | 23,602 |
| | (74,081 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | (37,793 | ) | | (29,548 | ) | | (27,240 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (501 | ) | | (160,433 | ) | | (149,417 | ) |
Loss (income) from discontinued operations | 13,228 |
| | (404,912 | ) | | (223,511 | ) |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (65,311 | ) | | (66,182 | ) | | (64,859 | ) |
| | | | | |
Add: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
|
General and administrative expense | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
|
Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
|
NOI from partially owned entities | 269,164 |
| | 271,114 |
| | 245,750 |
|
Interest and debt expense | 345,654 |
| | 330,240 |
| | 309,298 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) | 41,090 |
| | 7,229 |
| | (85,012 | ) |
NOI at share | 1,401,383 |
| | 1,364,108 |
| | 1,341,875 |
|
Non cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (86,842 | ) | | (170,477 | ) | | (214,322 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,314,541 |
| | $ | 1,193,631 |
| | $ | 1,127,553 |
|
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020
Revenues
Our revenues which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income, were $2,084,126,000 in$1,589,210,000 for the year ended December 31, 20172021 compared to $2,003,742,000 for$1,527,951,000 in the prior year, an increase of $80,384,000.$61,259,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other |
Rental revenues: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,815 | | | $ | 9,696 | | | $ | 2,119 | |
Development and redevelopment | (8,163) | | | (8,163) | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (8,493) | | | (8,493) | | | — | |
Trade shows(2) | 8,179 | | | — | | | 8,179 | |
| | | | | |
Same store operations | 43,558 | | (3) | 32,694 | | | 10,864 | |
| 46,896 | | | 25,734 | | | 21,162 | |
| | | | | |
Fee and other income: | | | | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 14,244 | | | 14,779 | | | (535) | |
Management and leasing fees | (7,691) | | | (7,331) | | | (360) | |
| | | | | |
Other income | 7,810 | | | 2,669 | | | 5,141 | |
| 14,363 | | | 10,117 | | | 4,246 | |
| | | | | |
Total increase in revenues | $ | 61,259 | | | $ | 35,851 | | | $ | 25,408 | |
See notes on the following page.
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other |
Property rentals: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 9,455 |
| | $ | 9,229 |
| (1) | $ | 226 |
|
Development and redevelopment | 824 |
| | (93 | ) | | 917 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 7,974 |
| | 7,974 |
| (2) | — |
|
Trade shows | (634 | ) | | — |
| | (634 | ) |
Same store operations | 35,240 |
| | 25,066 |
| | 10,174 |
|
| 52,859 |
| | 42,176 |
| | 10,683 |
|
Tenant expense reimbursements: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | (2,663 | ) | | (2,663 | ) | | — |
|
Development and redevelopment | 705 |
| | (75 | ) | | 780 |
|
Same store operations | 13,819 |
| | 11,320 |
| | 2,499 |
|
| 11,861 |
| | 8,582 |
| | 3,279 |
|
Fee and other income: | | | | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 10,718 |
| | 13,374 |
| (3) | (2,656 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | 1,843 |
| | 1,068 |
| | 775 |
|
Lease termination fees | (599 | ) | | 250 |
| | (849 | ) |
Other income | 3,702 |
| | 483 |
| | 3,219 |
|
| 15,664 |
| | 15,175 |
| | 489 |
|
| | | | | |
Total increase in revenues | $ | 80,384 |
| | $ | 65,933 |
| | $ | 14,451 |
|
| |
(1) | Primarily due to (i) $20,515 from the write-off of straight-line rents recorded in 2016, partially offset by (ii) $5,050 from the partial sale of 7 West 34th Street in May 2016 and (iii) $7,834 from the write-off of straight-line rents and FAS 141 recorded in 2017. |
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(2) | Average occupancy and revenue per available room were 87.3% and $121.46 respectively, for 2017 as compared to 84.7% and $113.84, respectively, for 2016. |
| |
(3) | Primarily due to an increase in third party cleaning agreements from JBGS, Skyline Properties and from tenants at theMART. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020 - continued
Expenses
Our expenses which consist primarily of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative expenses and acquisition and transaction related costs, were $1,476,760,000 in$1,367,869,000 for the year ended December 31, 20172021 compared to $1,424,590,000 for$1,550,740,000 in the prior year, an increasea decrease of $52,170,000.$182,871,000. Below are the details of the increasedecrease by segment:
| | (Amounts in thousands) | |
| | |
| | |
| | (Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | |
(Decrease) increase due to: | Total | | New York | | Other | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other | |
Operating: | |
| | |
| | |
| | Operating: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (2,978 | ) | | $ | (2,978 | ) | | $ | — |
| | Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | 69 |
| | 119 |
| | (50 | ) | | Development and redevelopment | (10,249) | | | (10,249) | | | — | | |
Non-reimbursable expenses, including bad-debt reserves | (3,940 | ) | | (4,109 | ) | | 169 |
| | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | 3,721 |
| | 3,721 |
| | — |
| | |
Trade shows | (1,222 | ) | | — |
| | (1,222 | ) | | |
Non-reimbursable expenses | | Non-reimbursable expenses | 11,125 | | | 11,349 | | | (224) | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | | Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (37,763) | | | (37,763) | | | — | | |
Trade shows(2) | | Trade shows(2) | 3,293 | | | — | | | 3,293 | | |
BMS expenses | 15,368 |
| | 12,835 |
| (1) | 2,533 |
| | BMS expenses | 7,670 | | | 8,205 | | | (535) | | |
| Same store operations | 31,012 |
| | 30,328 |
| | 684 |
| | Same store operations | 22,975 | | | 3,115 | | | 19,860 | | (4) |
| 42,030 |
| | 39,916 |
| | 2,114 |
| | | 8,249 | | | (14,145) | | | 22,394 | | |
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Depreciation and amortization: | |
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| | Depreciation and amortization: | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 2,227 |
| | 2,227 |
| | — |
| | Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 15,080 | | | 15,080 | | | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | 2,752 |
| | 3,182 |
| | (430 | ) | | Development and redevelopment | 11,351 | | | 11,351 | | | — | | |
| Same store operations | 3,387 |
| | (1,503 | ) | | 4,890 |
| | Same store operations | (13,779) | | | (12,032) | | | (1,747) | | |
| 8,366 |
| | 3,906 |
| | 4,460 |
| | | 12,652 | | | 14,399 | | | (1,747) | | |
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General and administrative: | |
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Mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan liability | 1,719 |
| | — |
| | 1,719 |
| (2) | |
Same store operations | 7,730 |
| (3) | 4,333 |
| | 3,397 |
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General and administrative | | General and administrative | (46,964) | | (5) | (15,430) | | | (31,534) | | |
| 9,449 |
| | 4,333 |
| | 5,116 |
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Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | | Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 3,404 | | | — | | | 3,404 | | |
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Acquisition and transaction related costs | (7,675 | ) | | — |
| | (7,675 | ) | | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | | Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (160,212) | | | (158,527) | | (6) | (1,685) | | |
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Total increase in expenses | $ | 52,170 |
| | $ | 48,155 |
| | $ | 4,015 |
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Total decrease in expenses | | Total decrease in expenses | $ | (182,871) | | | $ | (173,703) | | | $ | (9,168) | | |
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(1) | Primarily due to an increase in third party cleaning agreements from JBGS, Skyline Properties and from tenants at theMART. |
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(2) | This increase in expense is entirely offset by a corresponding decrease in income from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets, a component of “interest and other investment income, net” on our consolidated statements of income. |
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(3) | Primarily due to lower capitalized leasing and development payroll for consolidated projects in 2017 and higher franchise tax in 2017. |
(1)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site. Operating expense for 2020 includes a $9,246 severance accrual for furloughed union employees.
(2)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(3)2020 includes $63,204 for the write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible (primarily write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents).
(4)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
(5)Primarily due to the overhead reduction program, including $22,132 of severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses in 2020.
(6)Primarily due to $236,286 of non-cash impairment losses related to wholly owned street retail assets in 2020, partially offset by $70,260 of lease liability extinguishment gain related to 608 Fifth Avenue recognized in 2020 and $7,880 of non-cash impairment losses for the three Manhattan retail properties sold in 2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Summarized below are the components of income from partially owned entities for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2017 | | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Equity in Net (Loss) Income: | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT")(1) | 8.0% | | $ | (53,325 | ) | | $ | (5,213 | ) |
Alexander's | 32.4% | | 31,853 |
| | 34,240 |
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Urban Edge Properties ("UE")(2) | 4.5% | | 27,328 |
| | 5,839 |
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Partially owned office buildings (3) | Various | | 2,020 |
| | 5,773 |
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Other investments (4) | Various | | 7,324 |
| | 128,309 |
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| | | $ | 15,200 |
| | $ | 168,948 |
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(1) | In 2017, we recognized a $44,465 "other-than-temporary" impairment loss on our investment in PREIT. |
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(2) | 2017 includes $21,100 of net gains resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances. |
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(3) | Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue (in 2017 only) and others. |
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(4) | Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue (in 2016 only), 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium, India real estate ventures and others. In 2017, we recognized $26,687 of net gains, comprised of $15,314 representing our share of a net gain on the sale of Suffolk Downs and $11,373 representing the net gain on repayment of our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV. In 2017 and 2016, we recognized net losses of $25,414 and $41,532, respectively, from our 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium joint venture as a result of our share of depreciation expense. In 2016, the owner of 85 Tenth Avenue completed a 10-year, 4.55% $625,000 refinancing of the property and we received net proceeds of $191,779 in repayment of our existing loans and preferred equity investments. We recognized $160,843 of income and no tax gain as a result of this transaction. In addition, we recognized $13,962 of non-cash impairment losses related to India real estate ventures in 2016. |
Loss from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below are the components of the lossincome (loss) from our real estate fund investments for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Net investment income | $ | 18,507 |
| | $ | 17,053 |
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Net realized gains on exited investments | 36,078 |
| | 14,761 |
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Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investments | (25,538 | ) | | (14,254 | ) |
Net unrealized loss on held investments | (25,807 | ) | | (41,162 | ) |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
| | (23,602 | ) |
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (14,044 | ) | | 2,560 |
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Loss from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership(1) | (10,804 | ) | | (21,042 | ) |
Less loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership | 673 |
| | 1,270 |
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Loss from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado | $ | (10,131 | ) | | $ | (19,772 | ) |
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Our share of net income (loss): | | | | | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | | | | | |
Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | | $ | 47,144 | | | $ | 21,063 | |
Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | | | 37,416 | | | 37,357 | |
Non-cash impairment loss | | | — | | | (413,349) | |
| | | 84,560 | | | (354,929) | |
Alexander's(2) | 32.4% | | 40,121 | | | 18,635 | |
Partially owned office buildings(3) | Various | | 12,057 | | | 12,742 | |
Other investments(4) | Various | | (6,221) | | | (5,560) | |
| | | $ | 130,517 | | | $ | (329,112) | |
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(1) | Excludes $4,091 and $3,831 of management and leasing fees in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income. |
(1)2021 includes decreases in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year of $17,448, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020. 2020 includes $3,125 of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2021 includes our $11,620 share of net gain on the sale of the Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc., and our $2,956 share of net gain on the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York. We also recognized $750 and $300, respectively, of sales commissions paid by Alexander's in connection with these sales. 2020 includes our $4,846 share of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Income (Loss) from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income (loss) from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza joint venture.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,445 | | | $ | (220) | | |
Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | | | (226,107) | | |
Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | | | — | | |
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Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | |
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (7,309) | | | 163,213 | | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | (63,114) | | |
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Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income (loss), net.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Interest on loans receivable | $ | 2,517 | | | $ | 3,384 | |
Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 284 | | | 5,793 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | (13,369) | |
Market-to-market decrease in the fair value of marketable security (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | | | (4,938) | |
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Other, net | 1,811 | | | 3,631 | |
| $ | 4,612 | | | $ | (5,499) | |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020 - continued
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
Debt Expense
Interest and other investment income, netdebt expense was $37,793,000 in$231,096,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $29,548,000$229,251,000 in the prior year, an increase of $8,245,000. This increase resulted primarily from increased interest rates and an increase in the value of investments in our deferred compensation plan (offset by a corresponding decrease in the liability for plan assets in general and administrative expenses).
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $345,654,000 in the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $330,240,000 in the prior year, an increase of $15,414,000.$1,845,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $19,887,000$23,729,000 of higherdefeasance costs, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas partially offset by, (ii) $10,941,000 of lower interest expense relatingdue to variable rates on certain mortgage loans that were previously swapped to higher fixed rates under interest rate swap arrangements that expired in 2020, and (iii) $9,387,000 of lower interest expense resulting from lower average interest rates on our variable rate loans, (ii) $9,409,000 of higher interest expense from the refinancing of 350 Park Avenue and the $750,000,000 drawn on our $750,000,000 delayed draw term loan, (iii) $7,052,000 of higher interest expense from the 1535 Broadway capital lease obligation, (iv) $4,836,000 of interest expense relating to the December 27, 2017 prepayment of our $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.50% senior unsecured notes due 2019, partially offset by (v) $17,888,000 of higher capitalized interest and debt expense and (vi) $8,626,000 of interest savings from the refinancing of theMART.
loans.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
The net gainNet gains on disposition of $501,000 inwholly owned and partially owned assets for the year ended December 31, 2017, resulted from the sale of residential condominiums. The net gain of $160,433,0002021 was $50,770,000 compared to $381,320,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $330,550,000. This resulted primarily consists of a $159,511,000from lower net gaingains on sale of our 47% ownership interest in 7 West 34th Street and $714,000 from the sale of residential condominiums.
220 CPS condominium units.
Income Tax ExpenseBenefit (Expense)
InIncome tax benefit was $10,496,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, we had2021, compared to an income tax expense of $41,090,000, compared to $7,229,000$36,630,000 in the prior year, an increasea decrease in expense of $33,861,000.$47,126,000. This increase resultedwas primarily from $34,800,000 of expense due to the reduction ofa higher tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries'subsidiaries in 2021 and lower income tax expense from the sale of 220 CPS condominium units partially offset by an increase in the deferred tax assets basedliability on the decreaseour investment in corporate tax rates under the December 22, 2017 Tax CutsFarley Office and Jobs Act.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to December 31, 2016 - continued
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations
We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to “(loss) income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The table below sets forth the combined results of assets related to discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Total revenues | $ | 261,290 |
| | $ | 521,084 |
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Total expenses | 212,169 |
| | 442,032 |
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| 49,121 |
| | 79,052 |
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JBGS spin-off transaction costs | (68,662 | ) | | (16,586 | ) |
Net gains on sale of real estate, a lease position and other | 6,605 |
| | 5,074 |
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Income (loss) from partially owned assets | 435 |
| | (3,559 | ) |
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt | — |
| | 487,877 |
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Impairment losses | — |
| | (161,165 | ) |
Net gain on sale of our 20% interest in Fairfax Square | — |
| | 15,302 |
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Pretax (loss) income from discontinued operations | (12,501 | ) | | 405,995 |
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Income tax expense | (727 | ) | | (1,083 | ) |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | $ | (13,228 | ) | | $ | 404,912 |
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Retail.
Net Income(Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $25,802,000 in$24,014,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $21,351,000net loss of $139,894,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $4,451,000.$163,908,000. This increase resulted primarily from highera decrease in net incomeloss allocated to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.
Net Income(Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $10,910,000 in$7,540,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $53,654,000net loss of $24,946,000 in the prior year, a decreasean increase in income of $42,744,000.$32,486,000. This decrease resulted primarily from lowerhigher net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $65,399,000 in$65,880,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $75,903,000$51,739,000 in the prior year, a decreasean increase of $10,504,000.$14,141,000. This decrease resultedwas primarily fromdue to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred shares in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 6.875%5.70% Series JK cumulative redeemable preferred shares on September 1, 2016.
in October 2021.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $65,593,000 in$66,035,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $76,097,000$51,904,000 in the prior year, a decreasean increase of $10,504,000.$14,131,000. This decrease resultedwas primarily fromdue to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred units in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred units in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 6.875%5.70% Series JK cumulative redeemable preferred units on September 1, 2016.
in October 2021.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
InPreferred share/unit issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2016, we recognized a $7,408,000 expense in connection with2021 were $9,033,000 representing the write-off ofpreviously capitalized issuance costs which were expensed upon redeemingcalling for redemption of all of the outstanding 6.875% Series JK cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units onin September 1, 2016.2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI from operations beforeat share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods.adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered as an alternativealternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, and 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 20172021 compared to December 31, 2016.2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 892,954 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | 16,679 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (9,651) | | | (9,651) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 312 | | | 312 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (28,793) | | | (28,793) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,677 | | | 12,677 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (23,464) | | | (6,785) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,679) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 984,449 | | | $ | 860,714 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 972,579 | | | $ | 833,891 | | | $ | 69,178 | | | $ | 60,324 | | | $ | 9,186 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | 3,488 | | | 3,488 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (31,707) | | | (31,707) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 42,502 | | | 42,502 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (30,321) | | | (20,382) | | | (524) | | | (229) | | | (9,186) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 956,541 | | | $ | 827,792 | | | $ | 68,654 | | | $ | 60,095 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | $ | 27,908 | | | $ | 32,922 | | | $ | (9,745) | | | $ | 4,731 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 2.9 | % | | 4.0 | % | | (14.2) | % | | 7.9 | % | | — | % |
___________________(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
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(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 1,166,065 |
| | $ | 102,339 |
| | $ | 47,588 |
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| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (20,027 | ) | | 164 |
| | — |
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| Dispositions | (698 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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| Development properties placed into and out of service | 816 |
| | — |
| | — |
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| Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | (1,973 | ) | | (20 | ) | | — |
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| Other non-operating income, net | (2,303 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 1,141,880 |
| | $ | 102,483 |
| | $ | 47,588 |
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NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 1,108,526 |
| | $ | 98,498 |
| | $ | 45,848 |
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| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (60 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (3,107 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 82 |
| | — |
| | 1,079 |
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| Lease termination income (expense), net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | 10,559 |
| | (157 | ) | | (238 | ) |
| Other non-operating income, net | (3,610 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 1,112,390 |
| | $ | 98,341 |
| | $ | 46,689 |
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Increase in same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | $ | 29,490 |
| | $ | 4,142 |
| | $ | 899 |
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% increase in same store NOI at share | 2.7 | % | | 4.2 | % | (1) | 1.9 | % |
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(1) | The year ended December 31, 2016 includes a $2,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI increased by 6.4%. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 20172021 Compared to December 31, 20162020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, and 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 20172021 compared to December 31, 2016.2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | 17,851 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (7,023) | | | (7,023) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 611 | | | 611 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (25,710) | | | (25,710) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,723 | | | 12,723 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (25,297) | | | (7,446) | | | — | | | — | | | (17,851) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 989,990 | | | $ | 864,921 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 76,251 | | | $ | 60,917 | | | $ | 11,051 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | (1,835) | | | (1,835) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (42,998) | | | (42,998) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 41,941 | | | 41,941 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (41,652) | | | (29,663) | | | (553) | | | (385) | | | (11,051) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 974,281 | | | $ | 838,051 | | | $ | 75,698 | | | $ | 60,532 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 15,709 | | | $ | 26,870 | | | $ | (11,309) | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 1.6 | % | | 3.2 | % | | (14.9) | % | | 0.2 | % | | — | % |
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(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 1,086,863 |
| | $ | 99,242 |
| | $ | 45,281 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (17,217 | ) | | 164 |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (698 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 814 |
| | — |
| | — |
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| Lease termination income | (4,927 | ) | | (31 | ) | | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (3,021 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 1,061,814 |
| | $ | 99,375 |
| | $ | 45,281 |
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| | | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 965,287 |
| | $ | 92,571 |
| | $ | 32,601 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (13 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (2,219 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 289 |
| | — |
| | 1,079 |
|
| Lease termination income | (7,272 | ) | | (248 | ) | | (397 | ) |
| Other non-operating income, net | (2,362 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 953,710 |
| | $ | 92,323 |
| | $ | 33,283 |
|
| | | | | |
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | $ | 108,104 |
| | $ | 7,052 |
| | $ | 11,998 |
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| | | | | |
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 11.3 | % | | 7.6 | % | (1) | 36.0 | % |
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(1) | The year ended December 31, 2016(1)2021 includes a $2,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI - cash basis increased by 10.0%. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015
Revenues
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, and fee and other income, were $2,003,742,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $1,985,495,000 for the prior year, an increase of $18,247,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
(Decrease) increase due to: | Total | | New York | | Other |
Property rentals: | |
| | |
| | |
|
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (33,841 | ) | | $ | (33,841 | ) | (1) | $ | — |
|
Development and redevelopment | 2,346 |
| | (150 | ) | | 2,496 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | (12,837 | ) | | (12,837 | ) | (2) | — |
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Trade shows | (852 | ) | | — |
| | (852 | ) |
Same store operations | 80,411 |
| | 77,676 |
| | 2,735 |
|
| 35,227 |
| | 30,848 |
| | 4,379 |
|
| | | | | |
Tenant expense reimbursements: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | (4,697 | ) | | (4,698 | ) | | 1 |
|
Development and redevelopment | 1,040 |
| | (3 | ) | | 1,043 |
|
Same store operations | 6,481 |
| | 10,170 |
| | (3,689 | ) |
| 2,824 |
| | 5,469 |
| | (2,645 | ) |
| | | | | |
Fee and other income: | |
| | |
| | |
|
BMS cleaning fees | (3,455 | ) | | (3,233 | ) | | (222 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | 2,009 |
| | 1,105 |
| | 904 |
|
Lease termination fees | (13,599 | ) | | (13,878 | ) | (3) | 279 |
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Other income | (4,759 | ) | | (2,862 | ) | | (1,897 | ) |
| (19,804 | ) | | (18,868 | ) | | (936 | ) |
| | | | | |
Total increase in revenues | $ | 18,247 |
| | $ | 17,449 |
| | $ | 798 |
|
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(1) | Primarily due to (i) $20,515 from the write-off of New York office straight-line rents recorded in 2016, (ii) $18,014 from the disposition of 20 Broad Street in 2015 and (iii) $14,238 of income in 2015 from the acceleration of amortization of acquired below-market lease liabilities at 697-703 Fifth Avenue (St. Regis - retail), partially offset by asset acquisitions. |
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(2) | Average occupancy and revenue per available room were 84.7% and $113.84, respectively, for 2016 as compared to 90.7% and $133.69, respectively, for 2015. |
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(3) | Primarily from a lease termination fee received from a tenant at 20 Broad Street in the fourth quarter of 2015. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Expenses
Our expenses, which consist primarily of operating, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative expenses and acquisition and transaction related costs, were $1,424,590,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $1,366,081,000 for the prior year, an increase of $58,509,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other | |
Operating: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 2,527 |
| | $ | 2,527 |
| | $ | — |
| |
Development and redevelopment | 1,389 |
| | (99 | ) | | 1,488 |
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Non-reimbursable expenses, including bad-debt reserves | (2,526 | ) | | (2,296 | ) | | (230 | ) | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | 322 |
| | 322 |
| | — |
| |
Trade shows | 456 |
| | — |
| | 456 |
| |
BMS expenses | (3,374 | ) | | (3,152 | ) | | (222 | ) | |
Same store operations | 21,261 |
| | 25,224 |
| | (3,963 | ) | |
| 20,055 |
| | 22,526 |
| | (2,471 | ) | |
Depreciation and amortization: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 3,229 |
| | 3,229 |
| | — |
| |
Development and redevelopment | 1,025 |
| | (296 | ) | | 1,321 |
| |
Same store operations | 36,966 |
| | 35,275 |
| | 1,691 |
| |
| 41,220 |
| | 38,208 |
| | 3,012 |
| |
General and administrative: | | | | | | |
Mark-to-market of deferred compensation plan liability | 5,102 |
| | — |
| | 5,102 |
| (1) |
Same store operations | (4,808 | ) | | 838 |
| | (5,646 | ) | (2) |
| 294 |
| | 838 |
| | (544 | ) | |
| | | | | | |
Acquisition and transaction related costs | (3,060 | ) | | — |
| | (3,060 | ) | |
| | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in expenses | $ | 58,509 |
| | $ | 61,572 |
| | $ | (3,063 | ) | |
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(1) | This increase in expense is entirely offset by a corresponding decrease in income from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan assets, a component of “interest and other investment income, net” on our consolidated statements of income. |
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(2) | Results primarily from the acceleration of the recognition of compensation expense in 2015 of $4,542 related to 2012-2014 Out-Performance Plans due to the modification of the vesting criteria of awards such that they fully vest at age 65. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Summarized below are the components of income (loss) from partially owned entities for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2016 | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2016 | | 2015 |
Equity in Net Income (Loss): | | | | | |
Partially owned office buildings(1) | Various | | $ | 5,773 |
| | $ | 19,808 |
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Alexander's | 32.4% | | 34,240 |
| | 31,078 |
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UE | 5.4% | | 5,839 |
| | 4,394 |
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PREIT | 8.0% | | (5,213 | ) | | (7,450 | ) |
Other investments(2) | Various | | 128,309 |
| | (57,777 | ) |
| | | $ | 168,948 |
| | $ | (9,947 | ) |
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(1) | Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street (in 2016 only), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street and others. In 2015, we recognized our $12,800 share of a write-off of a below-market lease liability related to a tenant vacating at 650 Madison Avenue. |
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(2) | Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium, India real estate ventures and others. In 2016, the owner of 85 Tenth Avenue completed a 10-year, 4.55% $625,000 refinancing of the property and we received net proceeds of $191,779 in repayment of our existing loans and preferred equity investments. We recognized $160,843 of income and no tax gain as a result of this transaction. In 2016 and 2015, we recognized net losses of $41,532 and $37,495, respectively, from our 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium joint venture as a result of our share of depreciation expense and $13,962 and $14,806, respectively, of non-cash impairment losses related to India real estate ventures. |
(Loss) Income from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below are the components of the (loss) income from our real estate fund investments for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
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| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Net investment income | $ | 17,053 |
| | $ | 16,329 |
|
Net realized gains on exited investments | 14,761 |
| | 26,036 |
|
Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investments | (14,254 | ) | | (23,279 | ) |
Net unrealized (loss) gains on held investments | (41,162 | ) | | 54,995 |
|
(Loss) income from real estate fund investments | (23,602 | ) | | 74,081 |
|
Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 2,560 |
| | (40,117 | ) |
(Loss) income from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership(1) | (21,042 | ) | | 33,964 |
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Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership | 1,270 |
| | (2,011 | ) |
(Loss) income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado | $ | (19,772 | ) | | $ | 31,953 |
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(1) | Excludes $3,831 and $2,939 of management and leasing fees in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included as a component of "fee and other income" on our consolidated statements of income. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
Interest and other investment income, net, was $29,548,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $27,240,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $2,308,000. This increase resulted primarily from an increase in the valuereal estate tax expense of investments in our deferred compensation plan (offset by a corresponding decrease in the liability for plan assets in general and administrative expenses).
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $330,240,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $309,298,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $20,942,000. This increase was$18,285 primarily due to (i) $23,205,000 of higher interest expense from the full year effect of 2015 financings of the St. Regis - retail, 150 West 34th Street, 100 West 33rd Street, and from the $375,000,000 drawn on our $750,000,000 delayed draw term loan, (ii) $8,082,000 of lower capitalized interest, partially offset by (iii) $13,127,000 of interest savings from the re-financings of 888 7th Avenue and 770 Broadway.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
The net gain of $160,433,000 in year ended December 31, 2016, primarily consists of a $159,511,000 net gain on sale of our 47% ownership interest in 7 West 34th Street and $714,000 from the sale of residential condominiums. The net gain of $149,417,000recent increase in the year ended December 31, 2015 consiststriennial tax-assessed value of $142,693,000 net gain on sale of 20 Broad Street and $6,724,000 from the sale of residential condominiums.theMART.
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
In the year ended December 31, 2016, we had an income tax expense of $7,229,000, compared to a benefit of $85,012,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase in expense of $92,241,000. This increase in expense resulted primarily from the prior year reversal of $90,030,000 of valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, as we concluded that it was more-likely-than- not that we will generate sufficient taxable income from the sale of 220 Central Park South residential condominium units to realize the deferred tax assets.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Income from Discontinued Operations
We have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017, our strip shopping center and mall business which was spun off to UE on January 15, 2015 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to “ (loss) income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The table below sets forth the combined results of assets related to discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2016 | | 2015 |
Total revenues | $ | 521,084 |
| | $ | 558,663 |
|
Total expenses | 442,032 |
| | 477,299 |
|
| 79,052 |
| | 81,364 |
|
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt | 487,877 |
| | — |
|
Impairment losses | (161,165 | ) | | (256 | ) |
JBGS spin-off transaction costs | (16,586 | ) | | — |
|
Net gain on sale of our 20% interest in Fairfax Square | 15,302 |
| | — |
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Net gains on sale of real estate, a lease position and other | 5,074 |
| | 167,801 |
|
Loss from partially owned assets | (3,559 | ) | | (2,022 | ) |
UE spin-off transaction related costs | — |
| | (22,972 | ) |
Pretax income from discontinued operations | 405,995 |
| | 223,915 |
|
Income tax expense | (1,083 | ) | | (404 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations | $ | 404,912 |
| | $ | 223,511 |
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Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $21,351,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $55,765,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $34,414,000. This decrease resulted primarily from lower net income allocated to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $53,654,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $43,231,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $10,423,000. This increase resulted primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $75,903,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $80,578,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $4,675,000. This decrease resulted primarily from the redemption of the 6.875% Series J cumulative redeemable preferred shares on September 1, 2016.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $76,097,000 in the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $80,736,000 in the year ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $4,639,000. This decrease resulted primarily from the redemption of the 6.875% Series J cumulative redeemable preferred units on September 1, 2016.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
In the year ended December 31, 2016, we recognized a $7,408,000 expense in connection with the write-off of issuance costs upon redeeming all of the outstanding 6.875% Series J cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units on September 1, 2016.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income
Same store NOI represents NOI from operations which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI - cash basis is NOI from operations before straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI and same store NOI - cash basis should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI to same store NOI for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the years ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 1,108,526 |
| | $ | 98,498 |
| | $ | 45,848 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (19,644 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | 13 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 66 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination expense (income), net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | 10,801 |
| | (157 | ) | | (238 | ) |
| Other non-operating income, net | (3,438 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 1,096,324 |
| | $ | 98,341 |
| | $ | 45,610 |
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| | | | | |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2015 | $ | 1,114,969 |
| | $ | 85,963 |
| | $ | 50,268 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (2,827 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (31,648 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 1,607 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination (income) expense, net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | (30,493 | ) | | 274 |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (21,281 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2015 | $ | 1,030,327 |
| | $ | 86,237 |
| | $ | 50,268 |
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| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015 | $ | 65,997 |
| | $ | 12,104 |
| | $ | (4,658 | ) |
| | | | | | |
% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 6.4 | % | | 14.0 | % | (1) | (9.3 | )% |
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(1) | The year ended December 31, 2016 includes a $2,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI increased by 11.7%. |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to December 31, 2015 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI - cash basis to same store NOI - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 965,287 |
| | $ | 92,571 |
| | $ | 32,601 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (8,683 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | 13 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 66 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income | (7,272 | ) | | (248 | ) | | (397 | ) |
| Other non-operating income, net | (2,180 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 947,231 |
| | $ | 92,323 |
| | $ | 32,204 |
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| | | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2015 | $ | 928,188 |
| | $ | 81,867 |
| | $ | 36,686 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (1,185 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (30,992 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 1,559 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination (income) expense | (5,800 | ) | | 274 |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (18,425 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2015 | $ | 873,345 |
| | $ | 82,141 |
| | $ | 36,686 |
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| | | | | |
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015 | $ | 73,886 |
| | $ | 10,182 |
| | $ | (4,482 | ) |
| | | | | |
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 8.5 | % | | 12.4 | % | (1) | (12.2 | )% |
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(1) | The year ended December 31, 2016 includes a $2,000 reversal of an expense accrued in 2015. Excluding this amount, same store NOI - cash basis increased by 9.9%. |
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
On December 1, 2016 we were repaid the 85 Tenth Avenue mezzanine loans and we received a 49.9% equity interest in the property. In 2017, our 49.9% equity interest in the property is included in the "New York" segment. In 2016, our investment in 85 Tenth Avenue mezzanine loans was included in the "Other" segment.
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our former Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented and are included in the Other segment. Subsequent to the Washington, DC spin-off, we operate in two segments, New York and Other, which is based on how we manage our business.
We have reclassified our 49.5% interest in 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium from "New York" to "Other" in all periods presented because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis.
NOI represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI by segment for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 536,226 |
| | $ | 462,597 |
| | $ | 73,629 |
|
Operating expenses | 225,011 |
| | 195,421 |
| | 29,590 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 311,215 |
| | 267,176 |
| | 44,039 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,533 | ) | | (11,648 | ) | | (4,885 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 69,175 |
| | 48,700 |
| | 20,475 |
|
NOI at share | 363,857 |
| | 304,228 |
| | 59,629 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (21,579 | ) | | (21,441 | ) | | (138 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 282,787 |
| | $ | 59,491 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 513,974 |
| | $ | 443,910 |
| | $ | 70,064 |
|
Operating expenses | 218,020 |
| | 182,762 |
| | 35,258 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 295,954 |
| | 261,148 |
| | 34,806 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,083 | ) | | (11,829 | ) | | (4,254 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 75,142 |
| | 41,465 |
| | 33,677 |
|
NOI at share | 355,013 |
| | 290,784 |
| | 64,229 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (36,370 | ) | | (29,547 | ) | | (6,823 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 318,643 |
| | $ | 261,237 |
| | $ | 57,406 |
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Supplemental Information - continued
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
New York: | | | |
Office | $ | 189,481 |
| | $ | 174,609 |
|
Retail | 90,853 |
| | 93,117 |
|
Residential | 5,920 |
| | 6,158 |
|
Alexander's | 11,656 |
| | 11,495 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 6,318 |
| | 5,405 |
|
Total New York | 304,228 |
| | 290,784 |
|
| | | |
Other: | | | |
theMART | 24,249 |
| | 22,749 |
|
555 California Street | 12,003 |
| | 10,578 |
|
Other investments | 23,377 |
| | 30,902 |
|
Total Other | 59,629 |
| | 64,229 |
|
| | | |
NOI at share | $ | 363,857 |
| | $ | 355,013 |
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The elements of our New York and Other NOI - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below.
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| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
New York: | | | |
Office | $ | 175,787 |
| | $ | 157,679 |
|
Retail | 83,320 |
| | 80,817 |
|
Residential | 5,325 |
| | 5,560 |
|
Alexander's | 12,004 |
| | 11,743 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 6,351 |
| | 5,438 |
|
Total New York | 282,787 |
| | 261,237 |
|
| | | |
Other: | | | |
theMART | 24,396 |
| | 21,660 |
|
555 California Street | 11,916 |
| | 8,702 |
|
Other investments | 23,179 |
| | 27,044 |
|
Total Other | 59,491 |
| | 57,406 |
|
| | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 318,643 |
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Operating Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOIfor the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Net income | $ | 53,551 |
| | $ | 704,544 |
|
| | | |
Deduct: | | | |
Our share of income from partially owned entities | (9,622 | ) | | (165,056 | ) |
Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (4,889 | ) | | 52,352 |
|
Interest and other investment income, net | (9,993 | ) | | (9,427 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | — |
| | (208 | ) |
Income from discontinued operations | (1,273 | ) | | (509,116 | ) |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,533 | ) | | (16,083 | ) |
| | | |
Add: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 114,166 |
| | 104,640 |
|
General and administrative expense | 36,838 |
| | 36,957 |
|
Acquisition and transaction related costs | 703 |
| | 2,754 |
|
NOI from partially owned entities | 69,175 |
| | 75,142 |
|
Interest and debt expense | 93,073 |
| | 80,206 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) | 38,661 |
| | (1,692 | ) |
NOI at share | 363,857 |
| | 355,013 |
|
Non cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (21,579 | ) | | (36,370 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 318,643 |
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to December 31, 2016
Same Store Net Operating Income
Same store NOI represents NOI from operations which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI - cash basis is NOI from operations before straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI and same store NOI - cash basis should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI to same store NOI for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 304,228 |
| | $ | 24,249 |
| | $ | 12,003 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (4,817 | ) | | (46 | ) | | — |
|
| Dispositions | (79 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 161 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | (984 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (12 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 298,497 |
| | $ | 24,203 |
| | $ | 12,003 |
|
| | | | | |
NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 290,784 |
| | $ | 22,749 |
| | $ | 10,578 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | 36 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (106 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | (280 | ) | | — |
| | 296 |
|
| Lease termination expense (income), net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | 586 |
| | (157 | ) | | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (679 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 290,341 |
| | $ | 22,592 |
| | $ | 10,874 |
|
| | | | | |
Increase in same store NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | $ | 8,156 |
| | $ | 1,611 |
| | $ | 1,129 |
|
| | | | | | |
% increase in same store NOI at share | 2.8 | % | | 7.1 | % | | 10.4 | % |
Supplemental Information - continued
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to December 31, 2016 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI - cash basis to same store NOI - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 282,787 |
| | $ | 24,396 |
| | $ | 11,916 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | (3,987 | ) | | (46 | ) | | — |
|
| Dispositions | (79 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 160 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income | (1,393 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (12 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 277,476 |
| | $ | 24,350 |
| | $ | 11,916 |
|
| | | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 261,237 |
| | $ | 21,660 |
| | $ | 8,702 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (106 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | (141 | ) | | — |
| | 296 |
|
| Lease termination income | (602 | ) | | (248 | ) | | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (1,082 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 259,306 |
| | $ | 21,412 |
| | $ | 8,998 |
|
| | | | | |
Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 | $ | 18,170 |
| | $ | 2,938 |
| | $ | 2,918 |
|
| | | | | |
% increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 7.0 | % | | 13.7 | % | | 32.4 | % |
Supplemental Information - continued
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our former Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented and are included in the Other segment. Subsequent to the Washington, DC spin-off, we operate in two segments, New York and Other, which is based on how we manage our business.
We have reclassified our 49.5% interest in 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium from "New York" to "Other" in all periods presented because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis.
NOI represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI by segment for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 536,226 |
| | $ | 462,597 |
| | $ | 73,629 |
|
Operating expenses | 225,011 |
| | 195,421 |
| | 29,590 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 311,215 |
| | 267,176 |
| | 44,039 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,533 | ) | | (11,648 | ) | | (4,885 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 69,175 |
| | 48,700 |
| | 20,475 |
|
NOI at share | 363,857 |
| | 304,228 |
| | 59,629 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (21,579 | ) | | (21,441 | ) | | (138 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 282,787 |
| | $ | 59,491 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 528,755 |
| | $ | 453,609 |
| | $ | 75,146 |
|
Operating expenses | 225,226 |
| | 192,430 |
| | 32,796 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 303,529 |
| | 261,179 |
| | 42,350 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,171 | ) | | (11,464 | ) | | (4,707 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 66,876 |
| | 48,779 |
| | 18,097 |
|
NOI at share | 354,234 |
| | 298,494 |
| | 55,740 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (22,307 | ) | | (21,092 | ) | | (1,215 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 331,927 |
| | $ | 277,402 |
| | $ | 54,525 |
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Net Operating Income by Segment for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 are summarized below.
|
| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended |
| December 31, 2017 | | September 30, 2017 |
New York: | | | |
Office | $ | 189,481 |
| | $ | 185,169 |
|
Retail | 90,853 |
| | 90,088 |
|
Residential | 5,920 |
| | 5,981 |
|
Alexander's | 11,656 |
| | 11,937 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 6,318 |
| | 5,319 |
|
Total New York | 304,228 |
| | 298,494 |
|
| | | |
Other: | | | |
theMART | 24,249 |
| | 26,019 |
|
555 California Street | 12,003 |
| | 11,519 |
|
Other investments | 23,377 |
| | 18,202 |
|
Total Other | 59,629 |
| | 55,740 |
|
| | | |
NOI at share | $ | 363,857 |
| | $ | 354,234 |
|
The elements of our New York and Other NOI - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 are summarized below.
|
| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended |
| December 31, 2017 | | September 30, 2017 |
New York: | | | |
Office | $ | 175,787 |
| | $ | 172,741 |
|
Retail | 83,320 |
| | 81,612 |
|
Residential | 5,325 |
| | 5,417 |
|
Alexander's | 12,004 |
| | 12,280 |
|
Hotel Pennsylvania | 6,351 |
| | 5,352 |
|
Total New York | 282,787 |
| | 277,402 |
|
| | | |
Other: | | | |
theMART | 24,396 |
| | 25,417 |
|
555 California Street | 11,916 |
| | 10,889 |
|
Other investments | 23,179 |
| | 18,219 |
|
Total Other | 59,491 |
| | 54,525 |
|
| | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 331,927 |
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Operating Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017
Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.
|
| | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended |
| December 31, 2017 | | September 30, 2017 |
Net income (loss) | $ | 53,551 |
| | $ | (10,754 | ) |
| | | |
Deduct: | | | |
Our share of (income) loss from partially owned entities | (9,622 | ) | | 41,801 |
|
Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (4,889 | ) | | 6,308 |
|
Interest and other investment income, net | (9,993 | ) | | (9,306 | ) |
(Income) loss from discontinued operations | (1,273 | ) | | 47,930 |
|
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (16,533 | ) | | (16,171 | ) |
| | | |
Add: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 114,166 |
| | 104,972 |
|
General and administrative expense | 36,838 |
| | 36,261 |
|
Acquisition and transaction related costs | 703 |
| | 61 |
|
NOI from partially owned entities | 69,175 |
| | 66,876 |
|
Interest and debt expense | 93,073 |
| | 85,068 |
|
Income tax expense | 38,661 |
| | 1,188 |
|
NOI at share | 363,857 |
| | 354,234 |
|
Non cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (21,579 | ) | | (22,307 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 342,278 |
| | $ | 331,927 |
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to September 30, 2017
Same Store Net Operating Income
Same store NOI represents NOI from operations which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI - cash basis is NOI from operations before straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments which are owned by us and in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI and same store NOI - cash basis should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI to same store NOI for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 304,228 |
| | $ | 24,249 |
| | $ | 12,003 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | 2 |
| | (46 | ) | | — |
|
| Dispositions | (8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 161 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | (984 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (13 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 303,386 |
| | $ | 24,203 |
| | $ | 12,003 |
|
| | | | | |
NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2017 | $ | 298,494 |
| | $ | 26,019 |
| | $ | 11,519 |
|
| Less NOI at share from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | — |
| | 41 |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (15 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 192 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income, net of straight-line and FAS 141 adjustments | (185 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (584 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2017 | $ | 297,902 |
| | $ | 26,060 |
| | $ | 11,519 |
|
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017 | $ | 5,484 |
| | $ | (1,857 | ) | | $ | 484 |
|
| | | | | | |
% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 1.8 | % | | (7.1 | )% | (1) | 4.2 | % |
| |
(1) | Excluding tradeshows seasonality, same store NOI increased by 0.3%.
|
Supplemental Information - continued
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 Compared to September 30, 2017 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI - cash basis to same store NOI - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 282,787 |
| | $ | 24,396 |
| | $ | 11,916 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | 2 |
| | (46 | ) | | — |
|
| Dispositions | (8 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 160 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income | (1,393 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (13 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 | $ | 281,535 |
| | $ | 24,350 |
| | $ | 11,916 |
|
| | | | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2017 | $ | 277,402 |
| | $ | 25,417 |
| | $ | 10,889 |
|
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | |
| Acquisitions | — |
| | 41 |
| | — |
|
| Dispositions | (15 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Development properties placed into and out of service | 194 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Lease termination income | (285 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other non-operating income, net | (584 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2017 | $ | 276,712 |
| | $ | 25,458 |
| | $ | 10,889 |
|
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to September 30, 2017 | $ | 4,823 |
| | $ | (1,108 | ) | | $ | 1,027 |
|
| | | | | |
% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 1.7 | % | | (4.4 | )% | (1) | 9.4 | % |
| |
(1) | Excluding tradeshows seasonality, same store NOI increased by 3.9%.
|
Related Party Transactions
Alexander’s, Inc.
We own 32.4% of Alexander’s. Steven Roth, the Chairman of Vornado’s Board of Trustee’s and its Chief Executive Officer is also the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. We provide various services to Alexander’s in accordance with management, development and leasing agreements. These agreements are described inSee Note 522 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
Urban Edge Properties
We own 4.5% of UE. In 2017 and 2016, we provided UE with information technology support. UE is providing us with leasing, development and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander's, Rego retail assets. Fees to UE for servicing the retail assets of Alexander’s are similar to the fees that we are receiving from Alexander’s as described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Interstate Properties (“Interstate”)
Interstate is a general partnership in which Mr. Roth is the managing general partner. David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr., Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s, are Interstate’s two other general partners. As of December 31, 2017, Interstate and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 7.2% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.2% of Alexander’s common stock.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. The management agreement has a term of 1 year and is automatically renewable unless terminated by either of the parties on 60 days’ notice at the end of the term. We believe, based upon comparable fees charged by other real estate companies, that the management agreement terms are fair to us. We earned $501,000, $521,000, and $541,000 of management fees under the agreement for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
LiquidityUnsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On April 15, 2021, we extended our $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilityfrom January 2023 (as fully extended) to April 2026 (as fully extended). The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered to LIBOR plus 0.90% from LIBOR plus 1.00%. We subsequently qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment by achieving certain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, which reduced our interest rate by 0.01% to LIBOR plus 0.89%. The facility fee remains at 20 basis points. Our separate $1.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility matures in March 2024 (as fully extended) and Capital Resourceshas an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90% and a facility fee of 20 basis points.
Senior Unsecured Notes
Property rental incomeOn May 24, 2021, we completed a green bond public offering of $400,000,000 2.15% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2026 ("2026 Notes") and $350,000,000 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2031 ("2031 Notes"). Interest on the senior unsecured notes is our primary sourcepayable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing December 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes were sold at 99.86% of cash flowtheir face amount to yield 2.18% and is dependent upon the occupancy2031 Notes were sold at 99.59% of their face amount to yield 3.45%.
Preferred Shares/Units
On September 22, 2021, Vornado sold 12,000,000 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares at a price of $25.00 per share, pursuant to an effective registration statement. Vornado received aggregate net proceeds of $291,153,000, after underwriters' discount and rental rates of our properties. Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividendsissuance costs, and contributed the net proceeds to shareholders and distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership in exchange for 12,000,000 4.45% Series O preferred units (with economic terms that mirror those of the Series O preferred shares). Dividends on the Series O preferred shares/units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The Series O preferred shares/units are not convertible into, or exchangeable for, any of our properties or securities. On or after five years from the date of issuance (or sooner under limited circumstances), Vornado may redeem the Series O preferred shares/units at a redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. The Series O preferred shares/units have no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by Vornado. Vornado used the net proceeds for the redemption of its 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units.
On October 13, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 5.70% Series K preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $300,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. We recognized $9,033,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs in "Series K preferred share/unit issuance costs" on our consolidated statements of income during the third quarter of 2021, when the preferred shares/units were called for redemption.
Leasing Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
•2,252,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,973,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $83.26 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 11.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 1,591,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 15.9% and positive 10.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.31 per square foot per annum, or 12.4% of initial rent.
•229,000 square feet of New York Retail space (208,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $145.44 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 17.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 109,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 37.1% and positive 13.2%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $4.26 per square foot per annum, or 2.9% of initial rent.
•330,000 square feet at theMART (all at share) at an initial rent of $51.18 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.8 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 273,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 0.5% and 0.0%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.63 per square foot per annum, or 14.9% of initial rent.
•74,000 square feet at 555 California Street (52,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $114.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 4.0 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 48,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 29.5% and positive 25.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $3.94 per square foot per annum, or 3.4% of initial rent.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2021:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 19,442 | | | 16,757 | | | 92.2 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 60 | (1) | | 2,267 | | | 1,825 | | | 80.7 | % | |
Residential - 1,986 units(2) | 8 | (1) | | 1,518 | | | 785 | | | 96.4 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 6 | | | 2,218 | | | 719 | | | 95.6 | % | (2) |
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| | | | 25,445 | | | 20,086 | | | 91.3 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 88.9 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,818 | | | 1,273 | | | 93.8 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,999 | | | 6,110 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2021 | | | | 33,444 | | | 26,196 | | | | |
____________________See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2020:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 18,361 | | | 15,413 | | | 93.4 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 63 | (1) | | 2,275 | | | 1,805 | | | 78.8 | % | |
Residential - 1,995 units(2) | 9 | (1) | | 1,526 | | | 793 | | | 84.9 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 7 | | | 2,366 | | | 766 | | | 98.5 | % | (2) |
Hotel Pennsylvania (temporarily closed on April 1, 2020 and permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | | |
| | | | 24,528 | | | 18,777 | | | 92.2 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 89.5 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,741 | | | 1,218 | | | 98.4 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,922 | | | 6,055 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2020 | | | | 32,450 | | | 24,832 | | | | |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 77 and 79 total New York properties as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will 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 related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods, ability to hold, and available information at the time the analyses are prepared. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, discount and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as acquisition and development costs. Other sourcesany potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loan and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity securities; and asset sales. income.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We anticipateevaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, the impact of COVID-19 on tenants' businesses, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months willand may not be adequatecomparable to fund our business operations,similarly titled measures employed by other companies. NOI at share - cash distributions to unitholdersbasis includes rent that has been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | | | $ | 1,257,599 | | | $ | 331,611 | |
Operating expenses | (797,315) | | | (626,386) | | | (170,929) | |
NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | | | 631,213 | | | 160,682 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (38,980) | | | (30,405) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 300,721 | | | 10,137 | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 892,954 | | | 140,414 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | (1,188) | | | 2,506 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 142,920 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | | | $ | 1,221,748 | | | $ | 306,203 | |
Operating expenses | (789,066) | | | (640,531) | | | (148,535) | |
NOI - consolidated | 738,885 | | | 581,217 | | | 157,668 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (72,801) | | | (43,773) | | | (29,028) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 306,495 | | | 296,447 | | | 10,048 | |
NOI at share | 972,579 | | | 833,891 | | | 138,688 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 46,246 | | | 36,715 | | | 9,531 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 148,219 | |
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 677,167 | | | $ | 672,495 | | | |
Retail(2) | 173,363 | | | 147,299 | | | |
Residential | 17,783 | | | 20,687 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 37,318 | | | 35,912 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,677) | | | (42,502) | | | |
Total New York | 892,954 | | | 833,891 | | | |
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Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 58,909 | | | 69,178 | | | |
555 California Street | 64,826 | | | 60,324 | | | |
Other investments | 16,679 | | | 9,186 | | | |
Total Other | 140,414 | | | 138,688 | | | |
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NOI at share | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 972,579 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $18,173 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $25,876 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $3,511 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $2,722 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 686,507 | | | $ | 691,755 | | | |
Retail(2) | 160,801 | | | 158,686 | | | |
Residential | 16,656 | | | 19,369 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 40,525 | | | 42,737 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,723) | | | (41,941) | | | |
Total New York | 891,766 | | | 870,606 | | | |
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Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 64,389 | | | 76,251 | | | |
555 California Street | 60,680 | | | 60,917 | | | |
Other investments | 17,851 | | | 11,051 | | | |
Total Other | 142,920 | | | 148,219 | | | |
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NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 1,018,825 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 412,347 | | | 399,695 | | | |
General and administrative expense | 134,545 | | | 181,509 | | | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 13,815 | | | 174,027 | | | |
(Income) loss from partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | |
(Income) loss from real estate fund investments | (11,066) | | | 226,327 | | | |
Interest and other investment (income) loss, net | (4,612) | | | 5,499 | | | |
Interest and debt expense | 231,096 | | | 229,251 | | | |
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Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | (10,496) | | | 36,630 | | | |
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NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 306,495 | | | |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (72,801) | | | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 972,579 | | | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | 46,246 | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | 1,034,686 | | | 1,018,825 | | | |
NOI At Share by Region
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| For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Region: | | | | | |
New York City metropolitan area | 88 | % | | 87 | % | | |
Chicago, IL | 6 | % | | 7 | % | | |
San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | | 6 | % | | |
| 100 | % | | 100 | % | | |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,589,210,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,527,951,000 in the prior year, an increase of $61,259,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other |
Rental revenues: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,815 | | | $ | 9,696 | | | $ | 2,119 | |
Development and redevelopment | (8,163) | | | (8,163) | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (8,493) | | | (8,493) | | | — | |
Trade shows(2) | 8,179 | | | — | | | 8,179 | |
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Same store operations | 43,558 | | (3) | 32,694 | | | 10,864 | |
| 46,896 | | | 25,734 | | | 21,162 | |
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Fee and other income: | | | | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 14,244 | | | 14,779 | | | (535) | |
Management and leasing fees | (7,691) | | | (7,331) | | | (360) | |
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Other income | 7,810 | | | 2,669 | | | 5,141 | |
| 14,363 | | | 10,117 | | | 4,246 | |
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Total increase in revenues | $ | 61,259 | | | $ | 35,851 | | | $ | 25,408 | |
See notes on the following page.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,367,869,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,550,740,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $182,871,000. Below are the details of the decrease by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other | |
Operating: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | (10,249) | | | (10,249) | | | — | | |
Non-reimbursable expenses | 11,125 | | | 11,349 | | | (224) | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (37,763) | | | (37,763) | | | — | | |
Trade shows(2) | 3,293 | | | — | | | 3,293 | | |
BMS expenses | 7,670 | | | 8,205 | | | (535) | | |
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Same store operations | 22,975 | | | 3,115 | | | 19,860 | | (4) |
| 8,249 | | | (14,145) | | | 22,394 | | |
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Depreciation and amortization: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 15,080 | | | 15,080 | | | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | 11,351 | | | 11,351 | | | — | | |
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Same store operations | (13,779) | | | (12,032) | | | (1,747) | | |
| 12,652 | | | 14,399 | | | (1,747) | | |
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General and administrative | (46,964) | | (5) | (15,430) | | | (31,534) | | |
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Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 3,404 | | | — | | | 3,404 | | |
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Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (160,212) | | | (158,527) | | (6) | (1,685) | | |
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Total decrease in expenses | $ | (182,871) | | | $ | (173,703) | | | $ | (9,168) | | |
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(1)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site. Operating Partnership, cash dividendsexpense for 2020 includes a $9,246 severance accrual for furloughed union employees.
(2)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to shareholders, debt amortizationthe COVID-19 pandemic and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirementsresumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(3)2020 includes $63,204 for development expenditures and acquisitions may require fundingthe write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible (primarily write-offs of receivables arising from borrowings and/or equity offerings.the straight-lining of rents).
(4)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
We may from time(5)Primarily due to time purchase or retire outstanding preferred shares/units and debt securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirementsthe overhead reduction program, including $22,132 of severance and other factors. The amounts involvedreduction-in-force related expenses in 2020.
(6)Primarily due to $236,286 of non-cash impairment losses related to wholly owned street retail assets in 2020, partially offset by $70,260 of lease liability extinguishment gain related to 608 Fifth Avenue recognized in 2020 and $7,880 of non-cash impairment losses for the three Manhattan retail properties sold in 2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income (loss) from partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Our share of net income (loss): | | | | | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | | | | | |
Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | | $ | 47,144 | | | $ | 21,063 | |
Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | | | 37,416 | | | 37,357 | |
Non-cash impairment loss | | | — | | | (413,349) | |
| | | 84,560 | | | (354,929) | |
Alexander's(2) | 32.4% | | 40,121 | | | 18,635 | |
Partially owned office buildings(3) | Various | | 12,057 | | | 12,742 | |
Other investments(4) | Various | | (6,221) | | | (5,560) | |
| | | $ | 130,517 | | | $ | (329,112) | |
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(1)2021 includes decreases in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year of $17,448, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020. 2020 includes $3,125 of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2021 includes our $11,620 share of net gain on the sale of the Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc., and our $2,956 share of net gain on the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York. We also recognized $750 and $300, respectively, of sales commissions paid by Alexander's in connection with these transactions couldsales. 2020 includes our $4,846 share of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Income (Loss) from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income (loss) from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza joint venture.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,445 | | | $ | (220) | | |
Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | | | (226,107) | | |
Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | | | — | | |
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Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | |
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (7,309) | | | 163,213 | | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | (63,114) | | |
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Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income (loss), net.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Interest on loans receivable | $ | 2,517 | | | $ | 3,384 | |
Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 284 | | | 5,793 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | (13,369) | |
Market-to-market decrease in the fair value of marketable security (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | | | (4,938) | |
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Other, net | 1,811 | | | 3,631 | |
| $ | 4,612 | | | $ | (5,499) | |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $231,096,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $229,251,000 in the prior year, an increase of $1,845,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $23,729,000 of defeasance costs, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas partially offset by, (ii) $10,941,000 of lower interest expense due to variable rates on certain mortgage loans that were previously swapped to higher fixed rates under interest rate swap arrangements that expired in 2020, and (iii) $9,387,000 of lower interest expense resulting from lower average interest rates on our variable rate loans.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $50,770,000 compared to $381,320,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $330,550,000. This resulted primarily from lower net gains on sale of 220 CPS condominium units.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
Income tax benefit was $10,496,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to an expense of $36,630,000 in the prior year, a decrease in expense of $47,126,000. This was primarily due to a higher tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries in 2021 and lower income tax expense from the sale of 220 CPS condominium units partially offset by an increase in the deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $24,014,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $139,894,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $163,908,000. This resulted primarily from a decrease in net loss allocated to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $7,540,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $24,946,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $32,486,000. This resulted primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $65,880,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,739,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,141,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred shares in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares in October 2021.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $66,035,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,904,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,131,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred units in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred units in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred units in October 2021.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
Preferred share/unit issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $9,033,000 representing the previously capitalized issuance costs which were expensed upon calling for redemption of all the outstanding Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units in September 2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be material considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 892,954 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | 16,679 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (9,651) | | | (9,651) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 312 | | | 312 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (28,793) | | | (28,793) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,677 | | | 12,677 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (23,464) | | | (6,785) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,679) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 984,449 | | | $ | 860,714 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 972,579 | | | $ | 833,891 | | | $ | 69,178 | | | $ | 60,324 | | | $ | 9,186 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | 3,488 | | | 3,488 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (31,707) | | | (31,707) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 42,502 | | | 42,502 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (30,321) | | | (20,382) | | | (524) | | | (229) | | | (9,186) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 956,541 | | | $ | 827,792 | | | $ | 68,654 | | | $ | 60,095 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | $ | 27,908 | | | $ | 32,922 | | | $ | (9,745) | | | $ | 4,731 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 2.9 | % | | 4.0 | % | | (14.2) | % | | 7.9 | % | | — | % |
___________________(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | 17,851 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (7,023) | | | (7,023) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 611 | | | 611 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (25,710) | | | (25,710) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,723 | | | 12,723 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (25,297) | | | (7,446) | | | — | | | — | | | (17,851) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 989,990 | | | $ | 864,921 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 76,251 | | | $ | 60,917 | | | $ | 11,051 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | (1,835) | | | (1,835) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (42,998) | | | (42,998) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 41,941 | | | 41,941 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (41,652) | | | (29,663) | | | (553) | | | (385) | | | (11,051) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 974,281 | | | $ | 838,051 | | | $ | 75,698 | | | $ | 60,532 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 15,709 | | | $ | 26,870 | | | $ | (11,309) | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 1.6 | % | | 3.2 | % | | (14.9) | % | | 0.2 | % | | — | % |
___________________(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements.
Dividends
On January 17, 2018, Vornado declaredstatements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a quarterly common dividend of $0.63 per share (an indicated annual rate of $2.52 per common share). This dividend, when declared by the Board of Trustees for all of 2018, will require Vornado to pay out approximately $479,000,000 of cash for common share dividends. In addition, during 2018, Vornado expects to pay approximately $68,000,000 of cash dividends on outstanding preferred shares and approximately $32,000,000 of cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Financing Activities and Contractual Obligations
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2017, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes and our unsecured revolving credit facilities.
As of December 31, 2017, we had $1,817,655,000of cash and cash equivalents and $2,491,062,000 of borrowing capacity under our unsecured revolving credit facilities, net of letters of credit of $8,938,000. A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented below.discussion concerning related party transactions.
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(Amounts in thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 |
Consolidated debt: | December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Variable rate | $ | 3,492,133 |
| | 3.19% | | $ | 3,217,763 |
| | 2.45% |
Fixed rate | 6,311,706 |
| | 3.72% | | 6,329,547 |
| | 3.65% |
Total | 9,803,839 |
| | 3.53% | | 9,547,310 |
| | 3.25% |
Deferred financing costs, net and other | (74,352 | ) | | | | (100,640 | ) | | |
Total, net | $ | 9,729,487 |
| | | | $ | 9,446,670 |
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During 2018 and 2019, $139,752,000 and $210,808,000, respectively, of our outstanding debt matures; we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Below is a schedule of our contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2017.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | Less than 1 Year | | | | | | |
Contractual cash obligations (principal and interest(1)): | Total | | | 1 – 3 Years | | 3 – 5 Years | | Thereafter |
Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 9,121,794 |
| | $ | 2,281,579 |
| | $ | 3,263,813 |
| | $ | 2,720,087 |
| | $ | 856,315 |
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Operating leases | 1,287,568 |
| | 33,703 |
| | 69,080 |
| | 71,614 |
| | 1,113,171 |
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Purchase obligations, primarily construction commitments | 564,573 |
| | 564,573 |
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| | — |
| | — |
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Senior unsecured notes due 2025 | 561,388 |
| | 15,750 |
| | 31,500 |
| | 31,500 |
| | 482,638 |
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Senior unsecured notes due 2022 | 480,833 |
| | 20,000 |
| | 40,000 |
| | 420,833 |
| | — |
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Capital lease obligations | 360,870 |
| | 13,508 |
| | 25,016 |
| | 25,016 |
| | 297,330 |
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Unsecured term loan | 761,475 |
| | 761,475 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Total contractual cash obligations | $ | 13,138,501 |
| | $ | 3,690,588 |
| | $ | 3,429,409 |
| | $ | 3,269,050 |
| | $ | 2,749,454 |
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Commitments: | | | | | | | | | |
Capital commitments to partially owned entities | $ | 41,709 |
| | $ | 41,709 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Standby letters of credit | 8,938 |
| | 8,938 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Total commitments | $ | 50,647 |
| | $ | 50,647 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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(1) | Interest on variable rate debt is computed using rates in effect at December 31, 2017. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Financing Activities and Contractual Obligations – continued
Details of 2017 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations. Details of 2016 financing activities are discussed below.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On November 7, 2016,April 15, 2021, we extended one of our two $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilities facilityfrom June 2017January 2023 (as fully extended) to February 2021 with two six-month extension options.April 2026 (as fully extended). The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered to LIBOR plus 0.90% from LIBOR plus 115 basis points1.00%. We subsequently qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment by achieving certain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, which reduced our interest rate by 0.01% to LIBOR plus 100 basis points.0.89%. The facility fee remains unchanged at 20 basis points. Our separate $1.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility matures in March 2024 (as fully extended) and has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90% and a facility fee of 20 basis points.
Secured Debt
Senior Unsecured Notes
On February 8, 2016,May 24, 2021, we completed a $700,000,000 refinancinggreen bond public offering of 770 Broadway,$400,000,000 2.15% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2026 ("2026 Notes") and $350,000,000 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2031 ("2031 Notes"). Interest on the senior unsecured notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing December 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes were sold at 99.86% of their face amount to yield 2.18% and the 2031 Notes were sold at 99.59% of their face amount to yield 3.45%.
Preferred Shares/Units
On September 22, 2021, Vornado sold 12,000,000 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares at a 1,158,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The five-year loan is interest only at LIBOR plus 1.75%, which was swapped for four and a half yearsprice of $25.00 per share, pursuant to a fixed rate of 2.56%. The Company realizedan effective registration statement. Vornado received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $330,000,000.$291,153,000, after underwriters' discount and issuance costs, and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 12,000,000 4.45% Series O preferred units (with economic terms that mirror those of the Series O preferred shares). Dividends on the Series O preferred shares/units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The property was previously encumberedSeries O preferred shares/units are not convertible into, or exchangeable for, any of our properties or securities. On or after five years from the date of issuance (or sooner under limited circumstances), Vornado may redeem the Series O preferred shares/units at a redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. The Series O preferred shares/units have no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by a 5.65%, $353,000,000 mortgage which was scheduled to mature in March 2016.
Vornado. Vornado used the net proceeds for the redemption of its 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units.
On May 16, 2016, we completed a $300,000,000 recourse financing of 7 West 34th Street. The ten-year loan is interest only at a fixed rate of 3.65% and matures in June 2026.
On September 6, 2016, we completed a $675,000,000 refinancing of theMART, a 3,652,000 square foot commercial building in Chicago. The five-year loan is interest only and has a fixed rate of 2.70%. The Company realized net proceeds of approximately $124,000,000. The property was previously encumbered by a 5.57%, $550,000,000 mortgage which was scheduled to mature in December 2016.
On December 2, 2016, we completed a $400,000,000 refinancing of 350 Park Avenue, a 571,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The ten-year loan is interest only and has a fixed rate of 3.92%. The Company realized net proceeds of approximately $111,000,000. The property was previously encumbered by a 3.75%, $284,000,000 mortgage which was scheduled to mature in January 2017.
Preferred Securities
On September 1, 2016,October 13, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.875%5.70% Series J cumulative redeemableK preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $246,250,000$300,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. We recognized $9,033,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs in "Series K preferred share/unit issuance costs" on our consolidated statements of income during the third quarter of 2021, when the preferred shares/units were called for redemption.
Leasing Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
•2,252,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,973,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $83.26 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 11.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 1,591,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 15.9% and positive 10.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.31 per square foot per annum, or 12.4% of initial rent.
•229,000 square feet of New York Retail space (208,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $145.44 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 17.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 109,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 37.1% and positive 13.2%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $4.26 per square foot per annum, or 2.9% of initial rent.
•330,000 square feet at theMART (all at share) at an initial rent of $51.18 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.8 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 273,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 0.5% and 0.0%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.63 per square foot per annum, or 14.9% of initial rent.
•74,000 square feet at 555 California Street (52,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $114.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 4.0 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 48,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 29.5% and positive 25.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $3.94 per square foot per annum, or 3.4% of initial rent.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2021:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 19,442 | | | 16,757 | | | 92.2 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 60 | (1) | | 2,267 | | | 1,825 | | | 80.7 | % | |
Residential - 1,986 units(2) | 8 | (1) | | 1,518 | | | 785 | | | 96.4 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 6 | | | 2,218 | | | 719 | | | 95.6 | % | (2) |
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| | | | 25,445 | | | 20,086 | | | 91.3 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 88.9 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,818 | | | 1,273 | | | 93.8 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,999 | | | 6,110 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2021 | | | | 33,444 | | | 26,196 | | | | |
____________________See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2020:
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(Square feet in thousands) | | | | Square Feet (in service) | | | |
| Number of properties | | | Total Portfolio | | Our Share | | Occupancy % | |
New York: | | | | | | | | | |
Office | 32 | (1) | | 18,361 | | | 15,413 | | | 93.4 | % | |
Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 63 | (1) | | 2,275 | | | 1,805 | | | 78.8 | % | |
Residential - 1,995 units(2) | 9 | (1) | | 1,526 | | | 793 | | | 84.9 | % | (2) |
Alexander's | 7 | | | 2,366 | | | 766 | | | 98.5 | % | (2) |
Hotel Pennsylvania (temporarily closed on April 1, 2020 and permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | | |
| | | | 24,528 | | | 18,777 | | | 92.2 | % | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | 4 | | | 3,692 | | | 3,683 | | | 89.5 | % | |
555 California Street | 3 | | | 1,741 | | | 1,218 | | | 98.4 | % | |
Other | 11 | | | 2,489 | | | 1,154 | | | 92.8 | % | |
| | | | 7,922 | | | 6,055 | | | | |
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Total square feet at December 31, 2020 | | | | 32,450 | | | 24,832 | | | | |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 77 and 79 total New York properties as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will 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 related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods, ability to hold, and available information at the time the analyses are prepared. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, discount and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, the impact of COVID-19 on tenants' businesses, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. NOI at share - cash basis includes rent that has been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | | | $ | 1,257,599 | | | $ | 331,611 | |
Operating expenses | (797,315) | | | (626,386) | | | (170,929) | |
NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | | | 631,213 | | | 160,682 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (38,980) | | | (30,405) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 300,721 | | | 10,137 | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 892,954 | | | 140,414 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | (1,188) | | | 2,506 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 142,920 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | | | $ | 1,221,748 | | | $ | 306,203 | |
Operating expenses | (789,066) | | | (640,531) | | | (148,535) | |
NOI - consolidated | 738,885 | | | 581,217 | | | 157,668 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (72,801) | | | (43,773) | | | (29,028) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 306,495 | | | 296,447 | | | 10,048 | |
NOI at share | 972,579 | | | 833,891 | | | 138,688 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 46,246 | | | 36,715 | | | 9,531 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 148,219 | |
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 677,167 | | | $ | 672,495 | | | |
Retail(2) | 173,363 | | | 147,299 | | | |
Residential | 17,783 | | | 20,687 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 37,318 | | | 35,912 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,677) | | | (42,502) | | | |
Total New York | 892,954 | | | 833,891 | | | |
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Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 58,909 | | | 69,178 | | | |
555 California Street | 64,826 | | | 60,324 | | | |
Other investments | 16,679 | | | 9,186 | | | |
Total Other | 140,414 | | | 138,688 | | | |
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NOI at share | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 972,579 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $18,173 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $25,876 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $3,511 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection therewith,with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $2,722 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
New York: | | | | | |
Office(1) | $ | 686,507 | | | $ | 691,755 | | | |
Retail(2) | 160,801 | | | 158,686 | | | |
Residential | 16,656 | | | 19,369 | | | |
Alexander's(3) | 40,525 | | | 42,737 | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,723) | | | (41,941) | | | |
Total New York | 891,766 | | | 870,606 | | | |
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Other: | | | | | |
theMART(5) | 64,389 | | | 76,251 | | | |
555 California Street | 60,680 | | | 60,917 | | | |
Other investments | 17,851 | | | 11,051 | | | |
Total Other | 142,920 | | | 148,219 | | | |
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NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 1,018,825 | | | |
(1)2020 includes $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we expensed $7,408,000permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2021and2020
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 412,347 | | | 399,695 | | | |
General and administrative expense | 134,545 | | | 181,509 | | | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 13,815 | | | 174,027 | | | |
(Income) loss from partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | |
(Income) loss from real estate fund investments | (11,066) | | | 226,327 | | | |
Interest and other investment (income) loss, net | (4,612) | | | 5,499 | | | |
Interest and debt expense | 231,096 | | | 229,251 | | | |
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Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | (10,496) | | | 36,630 | | | |
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NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 306,495 | | | |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (72,801) | | | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 972,579 | | | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | 46,246 | | | |
NOI at share - cash basis | 1,034,686 | | | 1,018,825 | | | |
NOI At Share by Region
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| For the Year Ended December 31, | | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Region: | | | | | |
New York City metropolitan area | 88 | % | | 87 | % | | |
Chicago, IL | 6 | % | | 7 | % | | |
San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | | 6 | % | | |
| 100 | % | | 100 | % | | |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,589,210,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,527,951,000 in the prior year, an increase of $61,259,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other |
Rental revenues: | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,815 | | | $ | 9,696 | | | $ | 2,119 | |
Development and redevelopment | (8,163) | | | (8,163) | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (8,493) | | | (8,493) | | | — | |
Trade shows(2) | 8,179 | | | — | | | 8,179 | |
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Same store operations | 43,558 | | (3) | 32,694 | | | 10,864 | |
| 46,896 | | | 25,734 | | | 21,162 | |
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Fee and other income: | | | | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 14,244 | | | 14,779 | | | (535) | |
Management and leasing fees | (7,691) | | | (7,331) | | | (360) | |
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Other income | 7,810 | | | 2,669 | | | 5,141 | |
| 14,363 | | | 10,117 | | | 4,246 | |
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Total increase in revenues | $ | 61,259 | | | $ | 35,851 | | | $ | 25,408 | |
See notes on the following page.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,367,869,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,550,740,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $182,871,000. Below are the details of the decrease by segment:
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | | New York | | Other | |
Operating: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | (10,249) | | | (10,249) | | | — | | |
Non-reimbursable expenses | 11,125 | | | 11,349 | | | (224) | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (37,763) | | | (37,763) | | | — | | |
Trade shows(2) | 3,293 | | | — | | | 3,293 | | |
BMS expenses | 7,670 | | | 8,205 | | | (535) | | |
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Same store operations | 22,975 | | | 3,115 | | | 19,860 | | (4) |
| 8,249 | | | (14,145) | | | 22,394 | | |
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Depreciation and amortization: | | | | | | |
Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 15,080 | | | 15,080 | | | — | | |
Development and redevelopment | 11,351 | | | 11,351 | | | — | | |
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Same store operations | (13,779) | | | (12,032) | | | (1,747) | | |
| 12,652 | | | 14,399 | | | (1,747) | | |
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General and administrative | (46,964) | | (5) | (15,430) | | | (31,534) | | |
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Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 3,404 | | | — | | | 3,404 | | |
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Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (160,212) | | | (158,527) | | (6) | (1,685) | | |
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Total decrease in expenses | $ | (182,871) | | | $ | (173,703) | | | $ | (9,168) | | |
____________________
(1)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site. Operating expense for 2020 includes a $9,246 severance accrual for furloughed union employees.
(2)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(3)2020 includes $63,204 for the write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible (primarily write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents).
(4)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
(5)Primarily due to the overhead reduction program, including $22,132 of severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses in 2020.
(6)Primarily due to $236,286 of non-cash impairment losses related to wholly owned street retail assets in 2020, partially offset by $70,260 of lease liability extinguishment gain related to 608 Fifth Avenue recognized in 2020 and $7,880 of non-cash impairment losses for the three Manhattan retail properties sold in 2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income (loss) from partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Our share of net income (loss): | | | | | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | | | | | |
Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | | $ | 47,144 | | | $ | 21,063 | |
Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | | | 37,416 | | | 37,357 | |
Non-cash impairment loss | | | — | | | (413,349) | |
| | | 84,560 | | | (354,929) | |
Alexander's(2) | 32.4% | | 40,121 | | | 18,635 | |
Partially owned office buildings(3) | Various | | 12,057 | | | 12,742 | |
Other investments(4) | Various | | (6,221) | | | (5,560) | |
| | | $ | 130,517 | | | $ | (329,112) | |
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(1)2021 includes decreases in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year of $17,448, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020. 2020 includes $3,125 of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2021 includes our $11,620 share of net gain on the sale of the Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc., and our $2,956 share of net gain on the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York. We also recognized $750 and $300, respectively, of sales commissions paid by Alexander's in connection with these sales. 2020 includes our $4,846 share of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Income (Loss) from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income (loss) from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza joint venture.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,445 | | | $ | (220) | | |
Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | | | (226,107) | | |
Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | | | — | | |
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Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | |
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (7,309) | | | 163,213 | | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | (63,114) | | |
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Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income (loss), net.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Interest on loans receivable | $ | 2,517 | | | $ | 3,384 | |
Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 284 | | | 5,793 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | (13,369) | |
Market-to-market decrease in the fair value of marketable security (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | | | (4,938) | |
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Other, net | 1,811 | | | 3,631 | |
| $ | 4,612 | | | $ | (5,499) | |
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $231,096,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $229,251,000 in the prior year, an increase of $1,845,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $23,729,000 of defeasance costs, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas partially offset by, (ii) $10,941,000 of lower interest expense due to variable rates on certain mortgage loans that were previously swapped to higher fixed rates under interest rate swap arrangements that expired in 2020, and (iii) $9,387,000 of lower interest expense resulting from lower average interest rates on our variable rate loans.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $50,770,000 compared to $381,320,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $330,550,000. This resulted primarily from lower net gains on sale of 220 CPS condominium units.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
Income tax benefit was $10,496,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to an expense of $36,630,000 in the prior year, a decrease in expense of $47,126,000. This was primarily due to a higher tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries in 2021 and lower income tax expense from the sale of 220 CPS condominium units partially offset by an increase in the deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $24,014,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $139,894,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $163,908,000. This resulted primarily from a decrease in net loss allocated to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $7,540,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $24,946,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $32,486,000. This resulted primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $65,880,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,739,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,141,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred shares in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares in October 2021.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $66,035,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,904,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,131,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred units in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred units in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred units in October 2021.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
Preferred share/unit issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $9,033,000 representing the previously capitalized issuance costs which reducedwere expensed upon calling for redemption of all the outstanding Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units in September 2021.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income attributableor cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to common shareholderssimilarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and net income attributable to Class A unitholders inother investments for the twelve monthsyear ended December 31, 2016. These costs had been initially recorded2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,033,368 | | | $ | 892,954 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | 16,679 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (9,651) | | | (9,651) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 312 | | | 312 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (28,793) | | | (28,793) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,677 | | | 12,677 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (23,464) | | | (6,785) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,679) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 984,449 | | | $ | 860,714 | | | $ | 58,909 | | | $ | 64,826 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 972,579 | | | $ | 833,891 | | | $ | 69,178 | | | $ | 60,324 | | | $ | 9,186 | |
Less NOI at share from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | 3,488 | | | 3,488 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (31,707) | | | (31,707) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 42,502 | | | 42,502 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (30,321) | | | (20,382) | | | (524) | | | (229) | | | (9,186) | |
Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 956,541 | | | $ | 827,792 | | | $ | 68,654 | | | $ | 60,095 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | $ | 27,908 | | | $ | 32,922 | | | $ | (9,745) | | | $ | 4,731 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 2.9 | % | | 4.0 | % | | (14.2) | % | | 7.9 | % | | — | % |
___________________(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART(1) | | 555 California Street | | Other |
NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | 17,851 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (7,023) | | | (7,023) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Dispositions | 611 | | | 611 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (25,710) | | | (25,710) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,723 | | | 12,723 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (25,297) | | | (7,446) | | | — | | | — | | | (17,851) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 989,990 | | | $ | 864,921 | | | $ | 64,389 | | | $ | 60,680 | | | $ | — | |
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NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 76,251 | | | $ | 60,917 | | | $ | 11,051 | |
Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | | | | | | | | | |
Dispositions | (1,835) | | | (1,835) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Development properties | (42,998) | | | (42,998) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 41,941 | | | 41,941 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other non-same store income, net | (41,652) | | | (29,663) | | | (553) | | | (385) | | | (11,051) | |
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 974,281 | | | $ | 838,051 | | | $ | 75,698 | | | $ | 60,532 | | | $ | — | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 15,709 | | | $ | 26,870 | | | $ | (11,309) | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | — | |
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% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 1.6 | % | | 3.2 | % | | (14.9) | % | | 0.2 | % | | — | % |
___________________(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders and distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2021, we have $4.1 billion of liquidity comprised of $1.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and $2.2 billion available on our $2.75 billion revolving credit facilities. The on-going challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,930,351,000 at December 31, 2021, a reduction$199,982,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2020.
Our cash flow activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized as follows:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 761,806 | | | $ | 424,240 | | | $ | 337,566 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (532,347) | | | (87,800) | | | (444,547) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (29,477) | | | (213,202) | | | 183,725 | |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of shareholders’ equitycash inflows from rental revenues and partners’ capital.operating distributions from our non-consolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2021, net cash provided by operating activities of $761,806,000 was comprised of $758,260,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $214,521,000 and return of capital from real estate fund investments of $5,104,000, and a net increase of $3,546,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Investing Activities
Net cash flow used in investing activities is impacted by the timing and Investmentsextent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash used in investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Development costs and construction in progress | $ | (585,940) | | | $ | (601,920) | | | $ | 15,980 | |
Additions to real estate | (149,461) | | | (155,738) | | | 6,277 | |
Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 137,404 | | | 1,044,260 | | | (906,856) | |
Acquisition of additional 45.0% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (inclusive of $5,806 of prorations and net working capital and net of $39,370 of cash and restricted cash balances consolidated upon acquisition) | (123,936) | | | — | | | (123,936) | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 106,005 | | | 2,389 | | | 103,616 | |
Proceeds from sales of real estate | 100,024 | | | — | | | 100,024 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | (14,997) | | | (8,959) | | | (6,038) | |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | (3,000) | | | (1,156) | | | (1,844) | |
Proceeds from repayments of loans receivable | 1,554 | | | — | | | 1,554 | |
Moynihan Train Hall expenditures | — | | | (395,051) | | | 395,051 | |
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | — | | | 28,375 | | | (28,375) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (532,347) | | | $ | (87,800) | | | $ | (444,547) | |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow |
| 2021 | | 2020 | |
Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 3,248,007 | | | $ | 1,056,315 | | | $ | 2,191,692 | |
Repayments of borrowings | (1,584,243) | | | (1,067,564) | | | (516,679) | |
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with defeasance of mortgage payable | (973,729) | | | — | | | (973,729) | |
Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | (406,109) | | | (827,319) | | | 421,210 | |
Redemption of preferred shares/units | (300,000) | | | — | | | (300,000) | |
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares/units | 291,153 | | | 291,182 | | | (29) | |
Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (190,876) | | | (91,514) | | | (99,362) | |
Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (65,880) | | | (64,271) | | | (1,609) | |
Debt issuance costs | (51,184) | | | (10,901) | | | (40,283) | |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 4,052 | | | 100,094 | | | (96,042) | |
Repurchase of shares/Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (1,567) | | | (137) | | | (1,430) | |
Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 899 | | | 5,862 | | | (4,963) | |
Moynihan Train Hall reimbursement from Empire State Development | — | | | 395,051 | | | (395,051) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (29,477) | | | $ | (213,202) | | | $ | 183,725 | |
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Dividends
On January 19, 2022, Vornado declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.53 per share (an indicated annual rate of $2.12per common share). This dividend, if declared by the Board of Trustees for all of 2022, would require Vornado to pay out approximately $406,000,000 of cash for common share dividends. In addition, during 2022, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on outstanding preferred shares and approximately $30,000,000 of cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership.
Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2021, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes and our unsecured revolving credit facilities.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below.
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 | | As of December 31, 2020 |
Consolidated debt: | Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Variable rate | $ | 4,534,215 | | | 1.59% | | $ | 3,220,815 | | | 1.83% |
Fixed rate | 4,140,000 | | | 3.06% | | 4,212,643 | | | 3.70% |
Total | 8,674,215 | | | 2.29% | | 7,433,458 | | | 2.89% |
Deferred financing costs, net and other | (58,268) | | | | | (34,462) | | | |
Total, net | $ | 8,615,947 | | | | | $ | 7,398,996 | | | |
During 2022 and 2023, $700,000,000 and $0, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures (based on the extended maturity for certain loans in which we have the unilateral right to extend); we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2017 acquisition activity is2021 financing activities are provided in the "Overview"“Overview” of Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial ConditionsCondition and Results of Operations. Details
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of 2016 acquisitions and investments are discussed below.
On March 17, 2016, we entered into a joint venture, in which we own a 33.3% interest, which owns a $150,000,000 mezzanine loan with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 8.88% and an initial maturity date in November 2016, with two three-month extension options. On November 9, 2016, the mezzanine loan was extended to May 2017 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.42% during the extension period. Asour consolidated debt as of December 31, 2016,2021 is as follows:
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | Less than 1 Year | | 1 – 3 Years | | 3 – 5 Years | | Thereafter |
Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 6,484,855 | | | $ | 1,178,788 | | | $ | 4,112,696 | | | $ | 394,291 | | | $ | 799,080 | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2025 | 497,906 | | | 15,750 | | | 31,500 | | | 450,656 | | | — | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 438,031 | | | 8,600 | | | 17,200 | | | 412,231 | | | — | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 462,124 | | | 11,900 | | | 23,800 | | | 23,800 | | | 402,624 | |
Unsecured term loan | 859,732 | | | 29,799 | | | 829,933 | | | — | | | — | |
Revolving credit facilities | 585,328 | | | 8,181 | | | 577,147 | | | — | | | — | |
Total contractual principal(1) and interest(2) repayments | $ | 9,327,976 | | | $ | 1,253,018 | | | $ | 5,592,276 | | | $ | 1,280,978 | | | $ | 1,201,704 | |
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(1)Based on the joint venturecontractual maturity of our loans, including the extended maturity date of certain loans for which the unilateral right to extend has fully funded its commitments. The joint venture’s investment is subordinate to $350,000,000been exercised as of third party debt. We account for our investment in the joint venture under the equity method.
On May 20, 2016, we contributed $19,650,000 for a 50.0% equity interest in a joint venture that will develop 606 Broadway, a 34,000 square foot office and retail building, located on Houston Street in Manhattan. The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $104,000,000. At closing, the joint venture obtained a $65,000,000 construction loan, of which approximately $25,800,000was outstanding at December 31, 2016. The loan, which bears2021.
(2)Estimated interest atfor variable-rate debt based on the 1-month LIBOR plus 3.00%, matures in May 2019 with two one-year extension options. Because this joint venture is a VIEcurve available as of December 31, 2021.
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Certain Future Cash Requirements
Capital Expenditures
The following table summarizes anticipated 2018 capital expenditures.
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(Amounts in millions, except square foot data) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street |
Expenditures to maintain assets | $ | 109.0 |
| | $ | 90.0 |
| | $ | 15.0 |
| | $ | 4.0 |
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Tenant improvements | 75.0 |
| | 58.0 |
| | 9.0 |
| | 8.0 |
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Leasing commissions | 25.0 |
| | 22.0 |
| | 1.0 |
| | 2.0 |
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Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions | $ | 209.0 |
| | $ | 170.0 |
| | $ | 25.0 |
| | $ | 14.0 |
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Square feet budgeted to be leased (in thousands) | | | 1,000 |
| | 200 |
| | 100 |
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Weighted average lease term (years) | | | 10 |
| | 8 |
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Per square foot | | | $ | 80.00 |
| | $ | 50.00 |
| | $ | 100.00 |
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Per square foot per annum | | | $ | 8.00 |
| | $ | 6.25 |
| | $ | 10.00 |
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The table above excludes anticipatedCapital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2022, we expect to incur $275,000,000 of capital expenditures of each offor our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries as these entitiestypically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contributionscontribution from us.
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Development and Redevelopment Expenditures
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
We are constructing a residential condominium tower containing 397,000 salable square feet at 220 Central Park South. The development cost of this project (exclusive of land cost of $515 million) is estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion, of which $890 million has been expended as of December 31, 2017.PENN District
Farley
We are developing a 173,000 square foot Class A office building, located along the western edge of the High Line at 512 West 22nd Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (55.0% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $130,000,000, of which our share is $72,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $73,890,000 has been expended, of which our share is $40,640,000.
We are developing a 170,000 square foot office and retail building at 61 Ninth Avenue, located on the southwest corner of Ninth Avenue and 15th Street in the West Chelsea submarket of Manhattan (45.1% interest). The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $152,000,000, of which our share is $69,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $105,281,000 has been expended, of which our share is $47,482,000.
We are developing a 34,000 square foot office and retail building at 606 Broadway, located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Houston Street in Manhattan (50.0% interest). The venture’s development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $60,000,000, of which our share is $30,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $34,189,000 has been expended, of which our share is $17,095,000.
AOur 95% joint venture in which we have a 50.1% ownership interest(5% is redevelopingowned by the historicRelated Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Post Office buildingand Retail, which will include a new Moynihan Train Hall and approximately 850,000845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 120,000115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $896,186,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,547,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"), within the footprint of PENN 1. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. will perform the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $380,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost for the PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000. As of December 31, 2017, $271,641,0002021, $309,437,000 of cash has been expended, of which our share is $136,092,000. The joint venture has also entered into a development agreement with Empire State Development (“ESD”) and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related Companies ("Related") each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB. expended.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 64,0001,795,000 square foot Class A(as expanded) office building, at 345 Montgomery Street, a partlocated on the west side of our 555 California Street complex in San Francisco (70.0% interest) located at the corner of CaliforniaSeventh Avenue between 31st and Pine33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $46,000,000,$750,000,000, of which our share is $32,000,000. As$161,066,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2017, $2,720,0002021.
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $31,481,000 of cash has been expended as of which our share is $1,904,000.December 31, 2021.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the Penn PlazaPENN District.
There can be no assurance that any of our development or redevelopmentthe above projects will commence, or if commenced, be completed, or completed on schedule or within budget.
Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2022, $36,044,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent, under our operating leases. For 2023 and thereafter, we have $1,303,520,000 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
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Insurance
WeFor our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake.earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $180,000,000$350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $4.0$6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $2.0$5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015,2002, as amended to date and which expires in has been extended through December 2020.
2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,976,000 ($1,601,000 for 2018)$1,785,910 and 17% (18% for 2018)20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including our leasehold interest in the Farley Condominiums) own insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism.terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
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Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
In July 2018, we leased 78,000 square feet at 345 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, to a subsidiary of Regus PLC, for an initial term of 15 years. The obligations under the lease were guaranteed by Regus PLC in an amount of up to $90,000,000. The tenant purported to terminate the lease prior to space delivery. We commenced a suit on October 23, 2019 seeking to enforce the lease and the guaranty. On May 11, 2021, the court issued a final statement of decision in our favor and on July 7, 2021, the Regus subsidiary appealed the decision. On October 9, 2020, the successor to Regus PLC filed for bankruptcy in Luxembourg. We are actively pursuing claims relating to the guaranty against the successor to Regus PLC and its parent in Luxembourg and other jurisdictions.
Generally,In November 2011, we entered into an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") to lease Piers 92 and 94 (the "Piers"). In February 2019, EDC issued an order for us to vacate Pier 92 due to structural problems. Beginning March 2020 through August 2021, we did not pay EDC the monthly rent due under the non-recourse lease due to the loss of our right to use or occupy Pier 92. On August 31, 2021, both parties entered into a mutual release with respect to claims by EDC for unpaid rent owed and claims by the Company for costs and damages as a result of our inability to use or occupy Pier 92.
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Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us. However, inus, except for the mortgage loans secured by 640 Fifth Avenue, 7 West 34th Street and 435 Seventh Avenue, which we guaranteed and therefore are part of our tax basis. In certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. In addition, we have guaranteed the rent and payments in lieu of real estate taxes due to ESD, an entity of New York State, for Farley Office and Retail. As of December 31, 2017,2021, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $668,000,000.$1,648,000,000.
As of December 31, 2017, $8,938,0002021, $15,273,000 of letters of credit waswere outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
In September 2016, our 50.1%Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related) is developing Farley Office and Retail. In connection with Related was designated by ESD, an entitythe development of New York State, to redevelopthe property, the joint venture admitted a historic tax credit investor partner (the "Tax Credit Investor"). Under the terms of the historic Farley Post Office Building. The joint venture entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD,tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is obligatedrequired to buildcomply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Moynihan Train Hall, withTax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2021, the Tax Credit Investor has made $92,400,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill allhave guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations.obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As investment manager of the Fund we are entitled to an incentive allocation after the limited partners have received a preferred return on their invested capital. The obligationsincentive allocation is subject to catch-up and clawback provisions. Accordingly, based on the December 31, 2021 fair value of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Buildersthe Fund assets, at liquidation we would be required to make a $27,100,000payment to the limited partners, net of amounts owed to us, representing a clawback of previously paid incentive allocations, which would have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.no income statement impact as it was previously accrued.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $42,000,000.
$10,300,000.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $422,000,000.$494,000,000.
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Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $1,914,812,000 at December 31, 2017, a $315,481,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2016. Our consolidated outstanding debt, net, was $9,729,487,000 at December 31, 2017, a $282,817,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $0 and $115,630,000, respectively, was outstanding under our revolving credit facilities. During 2018 and 2019, $139,752,000 and $210,808,000, respectively, of our outstanding debt matures; we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities of $860,142,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $264,128,000, (ii) $524,166,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, amortization of below-market leases, net, the effect of straight-lining of rents, change in allowance for deferred tax assets, equity in net income from partially owned entities, net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments, net gains on sale of real estate and other and net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets, (iii) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $91,606,000 and (iv) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $82,095,000, partially offset by (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $101,853,000.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of $206,317,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $355,852,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (ii) $271,308,000 of additions to real estate, (iii) $40,537,000 of investments in partially owned entities and (iv) $30,607,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, partially offset by (v) $366,155,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities, (vi) $115,630,000 of proceeds from the repayment of a loan receivable from JBGS and (vii) $9,543,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities of Vornado Realty Trust of $338,344,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $631,681,000 of repayments of borrowings, (ii) $496,490,000 of dividends paid on common shares, (iii) $416,237,000 of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of JBGS, (iv) $109,697,000 of distributions to noncontrolling interests, (v) $64,516,000 of dividends paid on preferred shares, (vi) $12,325,000 of debt issuance costs and (vii) $3,217,000 of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, partially offset by (viii) $1,055,872,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $309,609,000 of proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares and (x) $29,712,000 of proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other.
Net cash used in financing activities of the Operating Partnership of $338,344,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $631,681,000 of repayments of borrowings, (ii) $496,490,000 of distributions to Vornado, (iii) $416,237,000 of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of JBGS, (iv) $109,697,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, (v) $64,516,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (vi) $12,325,000 of debt issuance costs and (vii) $3,217,000 of debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, partially offset by (viii) $1,055,872,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $309,609,000 of proceeds from the issuance of preferred units and (x) $29,712,000 of proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Capital Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. Recurring capital expenditures include expenditures to maintain a property’s competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases. Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures to lease space that has been vacant for more than nine months and expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition, as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property.
Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the year ended December 31, 2017.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other | |
Expenditures to maintain assets | $ | 100,556 |
| | $ | 73,745 |
| | $ | 11,725 |
| | $ | 7,893 |
| | $ | 7,193 |
| |
Tenant improvements | 89,696 |
| | 42,475 |
| | 9,423 |
| | 6,652 |
| | 31,146 |
| |
Leasing commissions | 30,165 |
| | 21,183 |
| | 1,190 |
| | 2,147 |
| | 5,645 |
| |
Non-recurring capital expenditures | 80,461 |
| | 68,977 |
| | 1,092 |
| | 6,208 |
| | 4,184 |
| |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis) | 300,878 |
| | 206,380 |
| | 23,430 |
| | 22,900 |
| | 48,168 |
| |
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis: | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures in the current period applicable to prior periods | 153,511 |
| | 101,500 |
| | 8,784 |
| | 17,906 |
| | 25,321 |
| |
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period | (142,877 | ) | | (90,798 | ) | | (9,011 | ) | | (3,301 | ) | | (39,767 | ) | |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis) | $ | 311,512 |
| | $ | 217,082 |
| | $ | 23,203 |
| | $ | 37,505 |
| | $ | 33,722 |
| (1) |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot per annum | $ | 9.51 |
| | $ | 10.21 |
| | $ | 5.13 |
| | $ | 10.33 |
| | n/a |
| |
Percentage of initial rent | 11.1 | % | | 10.9 | % | | 10.8 | % | | 11.7 | % | | n/a |
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(1) Effective July 17, 2017, the date of the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, capital expenditures and leasing commissions by our former Washington, DC segment have been reclassified to the Other segment. We have reclassified the prior period capital expenditures and leasing commissions to conform to the current period presentation.
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including capitalized interest, debt and operating costs until the property is substantially completed and ready for its intended use. Our development project budgets below include initial leasing costs, which are reflected as non-recurring capital expenditures in the table above.
Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred in the year ended December 31, 2017. These expenditures include interest of $48,230,000, payroll of $6,044,000, and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $28,197,000, which were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other |
220 Central Park South | $ | 265,791 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 265,791 |
|
606 Broadway | 15,997 |
| | 15,997 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
90 Park Avenue | 7,523 |
| | 7,523 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Penn Plaza | 7,107 |
| | 7,107 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
345 Montgomery Street | 5,950 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5,950 |
| | — |
|
theMART | 5,682 |
| | — |
| | 5,682 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
304 Canal Street | 3,973 |
| | 3,973 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Other | 43,829 |
| | 8,774 |
| | 459 |
| | 6,465 |
| | 28,131 |
|
| $ | 355,852 |
| | $ | 43,374 |
| | $ | 6,141 |
| | $ | 12,415 |
| | $ | 293,922 |
|
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $1,599,331,000 at December 31, 2016, a $344,184,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2015. Our consolidated outstanding debt, net, was $9,446,670,000 at December 31, 2016, a $351,000,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2015.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $995,080,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $981,922,000, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $214,800,000, (iii) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $71,888,000, partially offset by (iv) $197,568,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt, net gains on the disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets, equity in net income from partially owned entities, real estate impairment losses, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, amortization of below-market leases, net, net realized and unrealized losses on real estate fund investments and net gains on sale of real estate and other, and (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $75,962,000.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of $893,110,000 was primarily comprised of (i) $606,565,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (ii) $387,545,000 of additions to real estate, (iii) $127,608,000 of investments in partially owned entities, (iv) $91,103,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, (v) $48,000,000 due to the net deconsolidation of 7 West 34th Street, (vi) $11,700,000 of investments in loans receivable, and (vii) $4,379,000 in purchases of marketable securities, partially offset by (viii) $196,635,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities, (ix) $183,173,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments, and (x) $3,937,000 of proceeds from the sale of marketable securities.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities of Vornado Realty Trust of $446,154,000 was comprised of (i) $1,894,990,000 for the repayments of borrowings, (ii) $475,961,000 of dividends paid on common shares, (iii) $246,250,000 for the redemption of preferred shares, (iv) $130,590,000 of distributions to noncontrolling interests, (v) $80,137,000 of dividends paid on preferred shares, (vi) $42,157,000 of debt issuance costs, and (vii) $186,000 for the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other, partially offset by (viii) $2,403,898,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $11,950,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests and (x) $8,269,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of employee share options and other.
Net cash used in financing activities of the Operating Partnership of $446,154,000 was comprised of (i) $1,894,990,000 for the repayments of borrowings, (ii) $475,961,000 of distributions to Vornado, (iii) $246,250,000 for the redemption of preferred units, (iv) $130,590,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, (v) $80,137,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (vi) $42,157,000 of debt issuance costs, and (vii) $186,000 for the repurchase of Class A units related to equity compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other, partially offset by (viii) $2,403,898,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ix) $11,950,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and (x) $8,269,000 of proceeds received from the exercise of Vornado stock options and other.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Capital Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the year ended December 31, 2016.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other | |
Expenditures to maintain assets | $ | 114,031 |
| | $ | 67,239 |
| | $ | 16,343 |
| | $ | 5,704 |
| | $ | 24,745 |
| |
Tenant improvements | 86,630 |
| | 63,995 |
| | 6,722 |
| | 3,201 |
| | 12,712 |
| |
Leasing commissions | 38,938 |
| | 32,475 |
| | 1,355 |
| | 1,041 |
| | 4,067 |
| |
Non-recurring capital expenditures | 55,636 |
| | 41,322 |
| | 1,518 |
| | 3,900 |
| | 8,896 |
| |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis) | 295,235 |
| | 205,031 |
| | 25,938 |
| | 13,846 |
| | 50,420 |
| |
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis: | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures in the current period applicable to prior periods | 268,101 |
| | 159,144 |
| | 24,314 |
| | 12,708 |
| | 71,935 |
| |
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period | (117,910 | ) | | (100,151 | ) | | 1,654 |
| | (3,056 | ) | | (16,357 | ) | |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis) | $ | 445,426 |
| | $ | 264,024 |
| | $ | 51,906 |
| | $ | 23,498 |
| | $ | 105,998 |
| (1) |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot per annum | $ | 7.79 |
| | $ | 7.98 |
| | $ | 5.57 |
| | $ | 9.08 |
| | n/a |
| |
Percentage of initial rent | 10.0 | % | | 9.7 | % | | 11.6 | % | | 11.8 | % | | n/a |
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(1) Effective July 17, 2017, the date of the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, capital expenditures and leasing commissions by our former Washington, DC segment have been reclassified to the Other segment. We have reclassified the prior period capital expenditures and leasing commissions to conform to the current period presentation.
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for theYear Ended December 31, 2016
Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred in the year ended December 31, 2016. These expenditures include interest of $34,097,000, payroll of $12,516,000, and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $46,995,000, which were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other | |
220 Central Park South | $ | 303,974 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 303,974 |
| |
640 Fifth Avenue | 46,282 |
| | 46,282 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
90 Park Avenue | 33,308 |
| | 33,308 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
theMART | 24,788 |
| | — |
| | 24,788 |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Penn Plaza | 11,904 |
| | 11,904 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Wayne Towne Center | 8,461 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8,461 |
| |
330 West 34th Street | 5,492 |
| | 5,492 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Other | 172,356 |
| | 21,217 |
| | 1,384 |
| | 9,150 |
| | 140,605 |
| (1) |
| $ | 606,565 |
| | $ | 118,203 |
| | $ | 26,172 |
| | $ | 9,150 |
| | $ | 453,040 |
| |
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(1) Primarily relates to our former Washington, DC segment which was spun-off on July 17, 2017.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $1,943,515,000 at December 31, 2015, a $558,526,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2014. Our consolidated outstanding debt, net, was $9,095,670,000 at December 31, 2015, a $1,537,793,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2014.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $672,091,000 was comprised of (i) net income of $859,430,000, (ii) return of capital from real estate fund investments of $91,458,000, and (iii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $66,819,000, partially offset by (iv) $81,654,000 of non-cash adjustments, which include depreciation and amortization expense, net gains on the disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, change in allowance for deferred tax assets, amortization of below-market leases, net, net gains on sale of real estate and other, net realized and unrealized gains on real estate fund investments, equity in net loss from partially owned entities and real estate impairment losses, and (v) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $263,962,000 (including $95,010,000 related to real estate fund investments).
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of $732,424,000 was comprised of (i) $558,484,000 of acquisitions of real estate and other, (ii) $475,819,000 of development costs and construction in progress, (iii) $301,413,000 of additions to real estate, (iv) $235,439,000 of investments in partially owned entities, and (v) $1,000,000 of investment in loans receivable, partially offset by (vi) $786,924,000 of proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments, (vii) $36,017,000 of capital distributions from partially owned entities, and (viii) $16,790,000 of proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans receivable.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities of Vornado Realty Trust of $618,859,000 was comprised of (i) $4,468,872,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ii) $51,975,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests, and (iii) $16,779,000 of proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other, partially offset by (iv) $2,936,578,000 for the repayments of borrowings, (v) $474,751,000 of dividends paid on common shares, (vi) $234,967,000 of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of UE, (vii) $102,866,000 of distributions to noncontrolling interests, (viii) $80,578,000 of dividends paid on preferred shares, (ix) $66,554,000 of debt issuance costs, (x) $15,000,000 of debt extinguishment costs and (xi) $7,473,000 for the repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other.
Net cash provided by financing activities of the Operating Partnership of $618,859,000 was comprised of (i) $4,468,872,000 of proceeds from borrowings, (ii) $51,975,000 of contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, and (iii) $16,779,000 of proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other, partially offset by (iv) $2,936,578,000 for the repayments of borrowings, (v) $474,751,000 of distributions to Vornado, (vi) $234,967,000 of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of UE, (vii) $102,866,000 of distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, (viii) $80,578,000 of distributions to preferred unitholders, (ix) $66,554,000 of debt issuance costs, (x) $15,000,000 of debt extinguishment costs and (xi) $7,473,000 for the repurchase of Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – continued
Capital Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Below is a summary of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the year ended December 31, 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other | |
Expenditures to maintain assets | $ | 125,215 |
| | $ | 57,752 |
| | $ | 33,958 |
| | $ | 7,916 |
| | $ | 25,589 |
| |
Tenant improvements | 153,696 |
| | 68,869 |
| | 30,246 |
| | 3,084 |
| | 51,497 |
| |
Leasing commissions | 50,081 |
| | 35,099 |
| | 7,175 |
| | 1,046 |
| | 6,761 |
| |
Non-recurring capital expenditures | 116,875 |
| | 81,240 |
| | 411 |
| | 796 |
| | 34,428 |
| |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (accrual basis) | 445,867 |
| | 242,960 |
| | 71,790 |
| | 12,842 |
| | 118,275 |
| |
Adjustments to reconcile to cash basis: | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods | 156,753 |
| | 93,105 |
| | 16,849 |
| | 10,994 |
| | 35,805 |
| |
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period | (222,469 | ) | | (118,911 | ) | | (37,949 | ) | | 7,618 |
| | (73,227 | ) | |
Total capital expenditures and leasing commissions (cash basis) | $ | 380,151 |
| | $ | 217,154 |
| | $ | 50,690 |
| | $ | 31,454 |
| | $ | 80,853 |
| (1) |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot per annum | $ | 9.10 |
| | $ | 10.20 |
| | $ | 6.02 |
| | $ | 8.13 |
| | n/a |
| |
Percentage of initial rent | 9.8 | % | | 8.9 | % | | 15.6 | % | | 9.7 | % | | n/a |
| |
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| |
(1) | Effective July 17, 2017, the date of the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, capital expenditures and leasing commissions by our former Washington, DC segment have been reclassified to the Other segment. We have reclassified the prior period capital expenditures and leasing commissions to conform to the current period presentation. |
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Below is a summary of development and redevelopment expenditures incurred in the year ended December 31, 2015. These expenditures include interest of $59,305,000, payroll of $6,077,000, and other soft costs (primarily architectural and engineering fees, permits, real estate taxes and professional fees) aggregating $90,922,000, which were capitalized in connection with the development and redevelopment of these projects.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | New York | | theMART | | 555 California Street | | Other | |
220 Central Park South | $ | 158,014 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 158,014 |
| |
330 West 34th Street | 32,613 |
| | 32,613 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
90 Park Avenue | 29,937 |
| | 29,937 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Marriott Marquis Times Square - retail and signage | 21,929 |
| | 21,929 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Wayne Towne Center | 20,633 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 20,633 |
| |
640 Fifth Avenue | 17,899 |
| | 17,899 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Penn Plaza | 17,701 |
| | 17,701 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Other | 192,093 |
| | 8,100 |
| | 588 |
| | 260 |
| | 183,145 |
| (1) |
| $ | 490,819 |
| | $ | 128,179 |
| | $ | 588 |
| | $ | 260 |
| | $ | 361,792 |
| |
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(1) Primarily relates to our former Washington, DC segment which was spun-off on July 17, 2017.
Funds From Operations (“FFO”)
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of depreciatedcertain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified non-cash items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 18 – Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $717,805,000,$571,074,000, or $3.75$2.97 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, compared to $1,457,583,000,$750,522,000, or $7.66$3.93 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2016. FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $153,151,000, or $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2017, compared to $797,734,000, or $4.20 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2016.prior year. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 101,086 | | | $ | (348,744) | |
Per diluted share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (1.83) | |
| | | |
FFO adjustments: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 373,792 | | | $ | 368,556 | |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | | | 236,286 | |
Decrease in fair value of marketable securities | — | | | 4,938 | |
| | | |
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income (loss) of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization of real property | 139,247 | | | 156,646 | |
Net gains on sale of real estate | (15,675) | | | — | |
(Increase) decrease in fair value of marketable securities | (1,155) | | | 2,801 | |
Non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, net of $4,289 of noncontrolling interests | — | | | 409,060 | |
| 504,089 | | | 1,178,287 | |
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (34,144) | | | (79,068) | |
FFO adjustments, net | $ | 469,945 | | | $ | 1,099,219 | |
| | | |
FFO attributable to common shareholders | $ | 571,031 | | | $ | 750,475 | |
Convertible preferred share dividends | 43 | | | 47 | |
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 571,074 | | | $ | 750,522 | |
Per diluted share | $ | 2.97 | | | $ | 3.93 | |
| | | |
Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 191,551 | | | 191,146 | |
Effect of dilutive securities: | | | |
Out-Performance Plan units | 557 | | | — | |
Convertible preferred shares | 26 | | | 28 | |
AO LTIP units | 10 | | | — | |
Employee stock options and restricted stock awards | 4 | | | 19 | |
Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 192,148 | | | 191,193 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | | For the Three Months Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Reconciliation of our net income to FFO: | | | | | |
| | |
Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 162,017 |
| | $ | 823,606 |
| | $ | 27,319 |
| | $ | 651,181 |
|
Per diluted share | $ | 0.85 |
| | $ | 4.34 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 3.43 |
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FFO adjustments: | | | | | |
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Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 467,966 |
| | $ | 531,620 |
| | $ | 106,017 |
| | $ | 133,389 |
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Net gains on sale of real estate | (3,489 | ) | | (177,023 | ) | | 308 |
| | (15,302 | ) |
Real estate impairment losses | — |
| | 160,700 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization of real property | 137,000 |
| | 154,795 |
| | 28,247 |
| | 37,160 |
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Net gains on sale of real estate | (17,777 | ) | | (2,853 | ) | | (593 | ) | | (12 | ) |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,692 |
| | 6,328 |
| | 145 |
| | 792 |
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| 591,392 |
| | 673,567 |
| | 134,124 |
| | 156,027 |
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Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (36,728 | ) | | (41,267 | ) | | (8,310 | ) | | (9,495 | ) |
FFO adjustments, net | $ | 554,664 |
| | $ | 632,300 |
| | $ | 125,814 |
| | $ | 146,532 |
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FFO attributable to common shareholders | $ | 716,681 |
| | $ | 1,455,906 |
| | $ | 153,133 |
| | $ | 797,713 |
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Convertible preferred share dividends | 77 |
| | 86 |
| | 18 |
| | 21 |
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Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units | 1,047 |
| | 1,591 |
| | — |
| | — |
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FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 717,805 |
| | $ | 1,457,583 |
| | $ | 153,151 |
| | $ | 797,734 |
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Per diluted share | $ | 3.75 |
| | $ | 7.66 |
| | $ | 0.80 |
| | $ | 4.20 |
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Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 189,526 |
| | 188,837 |
| | 189,898 |
| | 189,013 |
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Effect of dilutive securities: | | | | | | | |
Employee stock options and restricted share awards | 1,448 |
| | 1,064 |
| | 1,122 |
| | 1,055 |
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Convertible preferred shares | 46 |
| | 42 |
| | 43 |
| | 40 |
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Out-Performance Plan units | 284 |
| | 230 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 191,304 |
| | 190,173 |
| | 191,063 |
| | 190,108 |
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share and unit amounts) | 2021 | | 2020 |
December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates | | December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Consolidated debt: | | | | | | | | | |
Variable rate | $ | 4,534,215 | | | 1.59% | | $ | 45,342 | | | $ | 3,220,815 | | | 1.83% |
Fixed rate | 4,140,000 | | | 3.06% | | — | | | 4,212,643 | | | 3.70% |
| $ | 8,674,215 | | | 2.29% | | 45,342 | | | $ | 7,433,458 | | | 2.89% |
Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated entities(1): | | | | | | | | | |
Variable rate | $ | 1,267,224 | | | 1.78% | | 12,672 | | | $ | 1,384,710 | | (1) | 1.80% |
Fixed rate | 1,432,181 | | | 3.72% | | — | | | 1,488,464 | | | 3.76% |
| $ | 2,699,405 | | | 2.81% | | 12,672 | | | $ | 2,873,174 | | | 2.81% |
Noncontrolling interests’ share of consolidated subsidiaries | | | | | (6,821) | | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership | | | | | 51,193 | | | | | |
Noncontrolling interests’ share of the Operating Partnership | | | | | (3,496) | | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado | | | | | $ | 47,697 | | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership per diluted Class A unit | | | | | $ | 0.25 | | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado per diluted share | | | | | $ | 0.25 | | | | | |
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2017 | | 2016 |
December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates | | December 31, Balance | | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Consolidated debt: | | | | | | | | | |
Variable rate | $ | 3,492,133 |
| | 3.19% | | $ | 34,921 |
| | $ | 3,217,763 |
| | 2.45% |
Fixed rate | 6,311,706 |
| | 3.72% | | — |
| | 6,329,547 |
| | 3.65% |
| $ | 9,803,839 |
| | 3.53% | | 34,921 |
| | $ | 9,547,310 |
| | 3.25% |
Pro rata share of debt of non-consolidated entities (non-recourse): | | | | | |
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Variable rate – excluding Toys "R" Us, Inc. | $ | 1,395,001 |
| | 3.24% | | 13,950 |
| | $ | 1,092,326 |
| | 2.50% |
Variable rate – Toys "R" Us, Inc. | 1,269,522 |
| | 8.20% | | 12,695 |
| | 1,162,072 |
| | 6.05% |
Fixed rate - excluding Toys "R" Us, Inc. | 2,035,888 |
| | 4.89% | | — |
| | 1,969,918 |
| | 5.15% |
Fixed rate - Toys "R" Us, Inc. | 587,865 |
| | 10.31% | | — |
| | 671,181 |
| | 9.42% |
| $ | 5,288,276 |
| | 5.85% | | 26,645 |
| | $ | 4,895,497 |
| | 5.36% |
Noncontrolling interests’ share of consolidated subsidiaries | | | | | (1,456 | ) | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership | | | | | 60,110 |
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Noncontrolling interests’ share of the Operating Partnership | | | | | (3,727 | ) | | | | |
Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado | | | | | $ | 56,383 |
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Total change in annual net income attributable to the Operating Partnership per diluted Class A unit | | | | | $ | 0.30 |
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Total change in annual net income attributable to Vornado per diluted share | | | | | $ | 0.29 |
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_______________________We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact(1) Net of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis$16,200 share of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. As of December 31, 2017, we have an interest rate swap on a $407,000,000Alexander's participation in its Rego Park II shopping center mortgage loan on Two Penn Plaza that swappedwhich is considered partially extinguished as the rate from LIBOR plus 1.65% (3.01% asparticipation interest is a reacquisition of December 31, 2017)debt. On April 7, 2021, Alexander's used its participation in the loan to a fixed rate of 4.78% through March 2018, an interest rate swap on a $375,000,000 mortgagereduce the loan on 888 Seventh Avenue that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.60% (2.96% as of December 31, 2017) to a fixed rate of 3.15% through December 2020 and an interest rate swap on a $700,000,000 mortgage loan on 770 Broadway that swapped the rate from LIBOR plus 1.75% (3.15% as of December 31, 2017) to a fixed rate of 2.56% through September 2020.balance.
Fair Value of Debt
The estimated fair value of our consolidated debt is calculated based on current market prices and discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt. As of December 31, 2017,2021, the estimated fair value of our consolidated debt was $9,822,000,000.$8,657,000,000.
Derivatives and Hedging
We utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. The following table summarizes our consolidated derivative instruments, all of which hedge variable rate debt, as of December 31, 2021.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | As of December 31, 2021 |
| | | | | | Variable Rate | | | | |
Hedged Item | | Fair Value | | Notional Amount | | Spread over LIBOR | | Interest Rate | | Swapped Rate | | Expiration Date |
Included in other assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
555 California Street mortgage loan interest rate swap | | $ | 11,814 | | | $ | 840,000 | | (1) | L+193 | | 2.04% | | 2.26% | | 5/24 |
PENN 11 mortgage loan interest rate swap | | 6,565 | | | 500,000 | | | L+195 | | 2.05% | | 2.23% | | 3/24 |
Various interest rate caps | | 550 | | | 1,650,000 | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 18,929 | | | $ | 2,990,000 | | | | | | | | | |
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Included in other liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsecured term loan interest rate swap | | $ | 28,976 | | | $ | 750,000 | | (2) | L+100 | | 1.10% | | 3.87% | | 10/23 |
33-00 Northern Boulevard mortgage loan interest rate swap | | 3,861 | | | 100,000 | | | L+180 | | 1.91% | | 4.14% | | 1/25 |
| | $ | 32,837 | | | $ | 850,000 | | | | | | | | | |
________________________(1) Represents our 70.0% share of the $1.2 billion mortgage loan.
(2) Remaining $50,000 balance of our unsecured term loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.00%.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Vornado Realty Trust
New York, New York
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vornado Realty Trust and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2021, and the related notes and the schedulesschedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2021, in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control -— Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 12, 2018,14, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Real Estate Recoverability Assessment — Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company’s wholly owned properties are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis. The recoverability assessment is determined based on projected future cash flows that utilize capitalization rates and available market information. The Company’s undiscounted cash flows requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to future market rental rates and capitalization rates.
We identified the recoverability assessment of wholly owned properties as a critical audit matter because of the significant estimates and assumptions related to future market rental rates and capitalization rates. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of these estimates and assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, where applicable.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the recoverability assessment of wholly owned properties included the following, among other things:
•We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s evaluation of recoverability of its wholly owned properties, including those over future market rental rates and capitalization rates used in the assessment.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of future market rental rates and capitalization rates used by management with independent market data, focusing on geographical location and property. In addition, we developed ranges of independent estimates of future market rental rates and capitalization rates and compared those to the amounts used by management.
•We involved our fair value specialists in providing comparable market transaction details to further support the future market rental rate and capitalization rate assumptions, as applicable.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s projected future cash flows by comparing management’s projections to the Company’s historical results.
•We evaluated whether the assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New JerseyYork, New York
February 12, 201814, 2022
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1976.1976.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | (Amounts in thousands, except unit, share and per share amounts) | December 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | (Amounts in thousands, except unit, share and per share amounts) | As of December 31, |
| | | 2021 | | 2020 |
ASSETS | | | | ASSETS | | | |
Real estate, at cost: | | | | Real estate, at cost: | |
Land | $ | 3,143,648 |
| | $ | 3,130,825 |
| Land | $ | 2,540,193 | | | $ | 2,420,054 | |
Buildings and improvements | 9,898,605 |
| | 9,684,144 |
| Buildings and improvements | 9,839,166 | | | 7,933,030 | |
Development costs and construction in progress | 1,615,101 |
| | 1,278,941 |
| Development costs and construction in progress | 718,694 | | | 1,604,637 | |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 98,941 |
| | 93,910 |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 119,792 | | | 130,222 | |
Total | 14,756,295 |
| | 14,187,820 |
| Total | 13,217,845 | | | 12,087,943 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,885,283 | ) | | (2,581,514 | ) | Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (3,376,347) | | | (3,169,446) | |
Real estate, net | 11,871,012 |
| | 11,606,306 |
| Real estate, net | 9,841,498 | | | 8,918,497 | |
Right-of-use assets | | Right-of-use assets | 337,197 | | | 367,365 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,817,655 |
| | 1,501,027 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,760,225 | | | 1,624,482 | |
Restricted cash | 97,157 |
| | 95,032 |
| Restricted cash | 170,126 | | | 105,887 | |
Marketable securities | 182,752 |
| | 203,704 |
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Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,526 and $6,708 | 58,700 |
| | 61,069 |
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| Tenant and other receivables | | Tenant and other receivables | 79,661 | | | 77,658 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | 1,056,829 |
| | 1,378,254 |
| Investments in partially owned entities | 3,297,389 | | | 3,491,107 | |
Real estate fund investments | 354,804 |
| | 462,132 |
| Real estate fund investments | 7,730 | | | 3,739 | |
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $954 and $1,913 | 926,711 |
| | 885,167 |
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Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $191,827 and $170,952 | 403,492 |
| | 354,997 |
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Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $150,837 and $194,422 | 159,260 |
| | 189,668 |
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Assets related to discontinued operations | 1,357 |
| | 3,568,613 |
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220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale | | 220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale | 57,142 | | | 128,215 | |
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents | | Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents | 656,318 | | | 674,075 | |
Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $211,775 and $196,972 | | Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $211,775 and $196,972 | 391,693 | | | 372,919 | |
Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $97,186 and $93,113 | | Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $97,186 and $93,113 | 154,895 | | | 23,856 | |
Other assets | 468,205 |
| | 508,878 |
| Other assets | 512,714 | | | 434,022 | |
| $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 17,266,588 | | | $ | 16,221,822 | |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY | | | | LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY | | | |
Mortgages payable, net | $ | 8,137,139 |
| | $ | 8,113,248 |
| Mortgages payable, net | $ | 6,053,343 | | | $ | 5,580,549 | |
Senior unsecured notes, net | 843,614 |
| | 845,577 |
| Senior unsecured notes, net | 1,189,792 | | | 446,685 | |
Unsecured term loan, net | 748,734 |
| | 372,215 |
| Unsecured term loan, net | 797,812 | | | 796,762 | |
Unsecured revolving credit facilities | — |
| | 115,630 |
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | |
Lease liabilities | | Lease liabilities | 370,206 | | | 401,008 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 415,794 |
| | 397,134 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 613,497 | | | 427,202 | |
Deferred revenue | 227,069 |
| | 276,276 |
| Deferred revenue | 48,118 | | | 40,110 | |
Deferred compensation plan | 109,177 |
| | 121,183 |
| Deferred compensation plan | 110,174 | | | 105,564 | |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | 3,620 |
| | 1,259,443 |
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Preferred shares to be redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018 | 455,514 |
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Other liabilities | 464,635 |
| | 417,199 |
| Other liabilities | 304,725 | | | 294,520 | |
Total liabilities | 11,405,296 |
| | 11,917,905 |
| Total liabilities | 10,062,667 | | | 8,667,400 | |
Commitments and contingencies |
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| Commitments and contingencies | 0 | | 0 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests: | | | | Redeemable noncontrolling interests: | |
Class A units - 12,528,899 and 12,197,162 units outstanding | 979,509 |
| | 1,273,018 |
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Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding | 5,428 |
| | 5,428 |
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Class A units - 14,033,438 and 13,583,607 units outstanding | | Class A units - 14,033,438 and 13,583,607 units outstanding | 587,440 | | | 507,212 | |
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 141,400 and 141,401 units outstanding | | Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 141,400 and 141,401 units outstanding | 3,535 | | | 4,535 | |
Total redeemable noncontrolling partnership units | | Total redeemable noncontrolling partnership units | 590,975 | | | 511,747 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary | | Redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary | 97,708 | | | 94,520 | |
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests | 984,937 |
| | 1,278,446 |
| Total redeemable noncontrolling interests | 688,683 | | | 606,267 | |
Vornado's shareholders' equity: | | | | |
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 36,799,573 and 42,824,829 shares | 891,988 |
| | 1,038,055 |
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Common shares of beneficial interest: $0.04 par value per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 189,983,858 and 189,100,876 shares | 7,577 |
| | 7,542 |
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Shareholders' equity: | | Shareholders' equity: | | | |
Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 48,792,902 and 48,793,402 shares | | Preferred shares of beneficial interest: no par value per share; authorized 110,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 48,792,902 and 48,793,402 shares | 1,182,459 | | | 1,182,339 | |
Common shares of beneficial interest: $0.04 par value per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 191,723,608 and 191,354,679 shares | | Common shares of beneficial interest: $0.04 par value per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 191,723,608 and 191,354,679 shares | 7,648 | | | 7,633 | |
Additional capital | 7,492,658 |
| | 7,153,332 |
| Additional capital | 8,143,093 | | | 8,192,507 | |
Earnings less than distributions | (4,183,253 | ) | | (1,419,382 | ) | Earnings less than distributions | (3,079,320) | | | (2,774,182) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 128,682 |
| | 118,972 |
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Total Vornado shareholders' equity | 4,337,652 |
| | 6,898,519 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (17,534) | | | (75,099) | |
Total shareholders' equity | | Total shareholders' equity | 6,236,346 | | | 6,533,198 | |
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 670,049 |
| | 719,977 |
| Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 278,892 | | | 414,957 | |
Total equity | 5,007,701 |
| | 7,618,496 |
| Total equity | 6,515,238 | | | 6,948,155 | |
| $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 17,266,588 | | | $ | 16,221,822 | |
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
REVENUES: | | | | | |
Rental revenues | $ | 1,424,531 | | | $ | 1,377,635 | | | $ | 1,767,222 | |
Fee and other income | 164,679 | | | 150,316 | | | 157,478 | |
Total revenues | 1,589,210 | | | 1,527,951 | | | 1,924,700 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Operating | (797,315) | | | (789,066) | | | (917,981) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (412,347) | | | (399,695) | | | (419,107) | |
General and administrative | (134,545) | | | (181,509) | | | (169,920) | |
Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | (9,847) | | | (6,443) | | | (11,609) | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (13,815) | | | (174,027) | | | (106,538) | |
Total expenses | (1,367,869) | | | (1,550,740) | | | (1,625,155) | |
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Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 130,517 | | | (329,112) | | | 78,865 | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | | (104,082) | |
Interest and other investment income (loss), net | 4,612 | | | (5,499) | | | 21,819 | |
Income from deferred compensation plan assets | 9,847 | | | 6,443 | | | 11,609 | |
Interest and debt expense | (231,096) | | | (229,251) | | | (286,623) | |
Net gain on transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | — | | | — | | | 2,571,099 | |
| | | | | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 50,770 | | | 381,320 | | | 845,499 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 197,057 | | | (425,215) | | | 3,437,731 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | 10,496 | | | (36,630) | | | (103,439) | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 207,553 | | | (461,845) | | | 3,334,292 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | — | | | — | | | (30) | |
Net income (loss) | 207,553 | | | (461,845) | | | 3,334,262 | |
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in: | | | | | |
Consolidated subsidiaries | (24,014) | | | 139,894 | | | 24,547 | |
Operating Partnership | (7,540) | | | 24,946 | | | (210,872) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado | 175,999 | | | (297,005) | | | 3,147,937 | |
Preferred share dividends | (65,880) | | | (51,739) | | | (50,131) | |
Series K preferred share issuance costs | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 101,086 | | | $ | (348,744) | | | $ | 3,097,806 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (1.83) | | | $ | 16.23 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | 191,551 | | | 191,146 | | | 190,801 | |
| | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (1.83) | | | $ | 16.21 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | 192,122 | | | 191,146 | | | 191,053 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
REVENUES: | | | | | |
Property rentals | $ | 1,714,952 |
| | $ | 1,662,093 |
| | $ | 1,626,866 |
|
Tenant expense reimbursements | 233,424 |
| | 221,563 |
| | 218,739 |
|
Fee and other income | 135,750 |
| | 120,086 |
| | 139,890 |
|
Total revenues | 2,084,126 |
| | 2,003,742 |
| | 1,985,495 |
|
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Operating | 886,596 |
| | 844,566 |
| | 824,511 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
|
General and administrative | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
|
Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
|
Total expenses | 1,476,760 |
| | 1,424,590 |
| | 1,366,081 |
|
Operating income | 607,366 |
| | 579,152 |
| | 619,414 |
|
Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 15,200 |
| | 168,948 |
| | (9,947 | ) |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
| | (23,602 | ) | | 74,081 |
|
Interest and other investment income, net | 37,793 |
| | 29,548 |
| | 27,240 |
|
Interest and debt expense | (345,654 | ) | | (330,240 | ) | | (309,298 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 501 |
| | 160,433 |
| | 149,417 |
|
Income before income taxes | 318,446 |
| | 584,239 |
| | 550,907 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit | (41,090 | ) | | (7,229 | ) | | 85,012 |
|
Income from continuing operations | 277,356 |
| | 577,010 |
| | 635,919 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | (13,228 | ) | | 404,912 |
| | 223,511 |
|
Net income | 264,128 |
| | 981,922 |
| | 859,430 |
|
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in: | | | | | |
Consolidated subsidiaries | (25,802 | ) | | (21,351 | ) | | (55,765 | ) |
Operating Partnership | (10,910 | ) | | (53,654 | ) | | (43,231 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado | 227,416 |
| | 906,917 |
| | 760,434 |
|
Preferred share dividends | (65,399 | ) | | (75,903 | ) | | (80,578 | ) |
Preferred share issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
|
NET INCOME attributable to common shareholders | $ | 162,017 |
| | $ | 823,606 |
| | $ | 679,856 |
|
| | | | | |
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.92 |
| | $ | 2.35 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.01 |
| | 1.12 |
|
Net income per common share | $ | 0.85 |
| | $ | 4.36 |
| | $ | 3.61 |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding | 189,526 |
| | 188,837 |
| | 188,353 |
|
| | | | | |
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 2.34 |
| | $ | 2.48 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.06 | ) | | 2.00 |
| | 1.11 |
|
Net income per common share | $ | 0.85 |
| | $ | 4.34 |
| | $ | 3.59 |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding | 191,258 |
| | 190,173 |
| | 189,564 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | $ | 3,334,262 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | |
Increase (reduction) in value of interest rate swaps and other | 51,338 | | | (29,971) | | | (47,883) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | 10,275 | | | (14,342) | | | (938) | |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to nonconsolidated subsidiary | — | | | — | | | (2,311) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 269,166 | | | (506,158) | | | 3,283,130 | |
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (35,602) | | | 174,287 | | | (183,090) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vornado | $ | 233,564 | | | $ | (331,871) | | | $ | 3,100,040 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | | | | | |
(Reduction) increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | (20,951 | ) | | 52,057 |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of a nonconsolidated subsidiary | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | 1,425 |
| | (2,739 | ) | | (327 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swaps and other | 15,477 |
| | 27,432 |
| | 6,441 |
|
Comprehensive income | 274,481 |
| | 1,058,672 |
| | 810,218 |
|
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (37,356 | ) | | (79,704 | ) | | (96,130 | ) |
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado | $ | 237,125 |
| | $ | 978,968 |
| | $ | 714,088 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount) | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Preferred Shares | | | | | | |
| Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,339 | | | 191,355 | | | $ | 7,633 | | | $ | 8,192,507 | | | $ | (2,774,182) | | | $ | (75,099) | | | $ | 414,957 | | | $ | 6,948,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Vornado | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 175,999 | | | — | | | — | | | 175,999 | |
Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 20,826 | | | 20,826 | |
Dividends on common shares ($2.12 per share) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (406,109) | | | — | | | — | | | (406,109) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends on preferred shares (see Note 11 for dividends per share amounts) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (65,880) | | | — | | | — | | | (65,880) | |
Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares issuance | | 12,000 | | | 291,153 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 291,153 | |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 350 | | | 14 | | | 14,562 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,576 | |
Under employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 22 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 22 | |
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 21 | | | 1 | | | 876 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 877 | |
Contributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,052 | | | 4,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (160,975) | | | (160,975) | |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | — | | | (13) | | | 1 | | | — | | | 13 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — | | | — | | | (4) | | | — | | | 906 | | | (114) | | | — | | | — | | | 792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,275 | | | — | | | 10,275 | |
Increase in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 51,337 | | | — | | | 51,337 | |
Unearned 2018 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,283 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,283 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (76,073) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (76,073) | |
Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares called for redemption | | (12,000) | | | (290,967) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | | | (300,000) | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,048) | | | — | | | (4,048) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | — | | | (53) | | | — | | | — | | | (3) | | | (1) | | | 1 | | | 32 | | | (24) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,459 | | | 191,724 | | | $ | 7,648 | | | $ | 8,143,093 | | | $ | (3,079,320) | | | $ | (17,534) | | | $ | 278,892 | | | $ | 6,515,238 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Shares | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | 42,825 |
| | $ | 1,038,055 |
| | 189,101 |
| | $ | 7,542 |
| | $ | 7,153,332 |
| | $ | (1,419,382 | ) | | $ | 118,972 |
| | $ | 719,977 |
| | $ | 7,618,496 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 227,416 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 227,416 |
|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 25,802 |
| | 25,802 |
|
Dividends on common shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (496,490 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (496,490 | ) |
Dividends on preferred shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (65,399 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (65,399 | ) |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 403 |
| | 16 |
| | 38,731 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 38,747 |
|
Under employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 449 |
| | 18 |
| | 28,235 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 28,253 |
|
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 17 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,458 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,459 |
|
Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,044 |
| | 1,044 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,428,345 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (2,428,345 | ) |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (73,850 | ) | | (73,850 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,618 | ) | | (2,618 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | (5 | ) | | (162 | ) | | 10 |
| | — |
| | 162 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,246 |
| | (418 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,828 |
|
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (20,951 | ) | | — |
| | (20,951 | ) |
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | 14,402 |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,425 |
| | — |
| | 1,425 |
|
Increase in value of interest rate swaps | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15,476 |
| | — |
| | 15,476 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 268,494 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 268,494 |
|
Preferred shares issuance | | 12,780 |
| | 309,609 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 309,609 |
|
Cumulative redeemable preferred shares called for redemption | | (18,800 | ) | | (455,514 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (455,514 | ) |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (642 | ) | | — |
| | (642 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | 4 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (635 | ) | | — |
| | (306 | ) | | (941 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2017 | | 36,800 |
| | $ | 891,988 |
| | 189,984 |
| | $ | 7,577 |
| | $ | 7,492,658 |
| | $ | (4,183,253 | ) | | $ | 128,682 |
| | $ | 670,049 |
| | $ | 5,007,701 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY –- CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Preferred Shares | | | | | | |
| Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | | 36,796 | | | $ | 891,214 | | | 190,986 | | | $ | 7,618 | | | $ | 7,827,697 | | | $ | (1,954,266) | | | $ | (40,233) | | | $ | 578,948 | | | $ | 7,310,978 | |
Cumulative effect of accounting change | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (16,064) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,064) | |
Net loss attributable to Vornado | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (297,005) | | | — | | | — | | | (297,005) | |
Net loss attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (140,438) | | | (140,438) | |
Dividends on common shares ($2.38 per share) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (454,939) | | | — | | | — | | | (454,939) | |
Dividends on preferred shares (see Note 11 for dividends per share amounts) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (51,739) | | | — | | | — | | | (51,739) | |
Series N cumulative redeemable preferred shares issuance | | 12,000 | | | 291,182 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 291,182 | |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 236 | | | 9 | | | 9,257 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,266 | |
Under employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 69 | | | 3 | | | 3,514 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,517 | |
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 47 | | | 2 | | | 2,343 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,345 | |
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,389 | | | 3,389 | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,305 | | | 4,305 | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (33,007) | | | (33,007) | |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | (3) | | | (57) | | | 4 | | | — | | | 57 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | 1 | | | 1,305 | | | (137) | | | — | | | — | | | 1,169 | |
Other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14,342) | | | — | | | (14,342) | |
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (29,972) | | | — | | | (29,972) | |
Unearned 2017 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,824 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,824 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 344,043 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 344,043 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,914 | | | — | | | 2,914 | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,533) | | | (32) | | | 6,534 | | | 1,760 | | | 1,729 | |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,339 | | | 191,355 | | | $ | 7,633 | | | $ | 8,192,507 | | | $ | (2,774,182) | | | $ | (75,099) | | | $ | 414,957 | | | $ | 6,948,155 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Shares | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2015 | | 52,677 |
| | $ | 1,276,954 |
| | 188,577 |
| | $ | 7,521 |
| | $ | 7,132,979 |
| | $ | (1,766,780 | ) | | $ | 46,921 |
| | $ | 778,483 |
| | $ | 7,476,078 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 906,917 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 906,917 |
|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 21,351 |
| | 21,351 |
|
Dividends on common shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (475,961 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (475,961 | ) |
Dividends on preferred shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (75,903 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (75,903 | ) |
Redemption of Series J preferred shares | | (9,850 | ) | | (238,842 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (246,250 | ) |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 376 |
| | 15 |
| | 36,495 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 36,510 |
|
Under employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 123 |
| | 5 |
| | 6,820 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,825 |
|
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 16 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,443 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,444 |
|
Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 19,749 |
| | 19,749 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (62,444 | ) | | (62,444 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (36,804 | ) | | (36,804 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | (2 | ) | | (56 | ) | | 3 |
| | — |
| | 56 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — |
| | — |
| | 7 |
| | — |
| | 1,788 |
| | (186 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,602 |
|
Increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 52,057 |
| | — |
| | 52,057 |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,739 | ) | | — |
| | (2,739 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swap | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 27,434 |
| | — |
| | 27,434 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (26,251 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (26,251 | ) |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (4,699 | ) | | — |
| | (4,699 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) | | — |
| | 2 |
| | (61 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (358 | ) | | (420 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | 42,825 |
| | $ | 1,038,055 |
| | 189,101 |
| | $ | 7,542 |
| | $ | 7,153,332 |
| | $ | (1,419,382 | ) | | $ | 118,972 |
| | $ | 719,977 |
| | $ | 7,618,496 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY –- CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount) | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Preferred Shares | | | | | | |
| Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | | 36,800 | | | $ | 891,294 | | | 190,535 | | | $ | 7,600 | | | $ | 7,725,857 | | | $ | (4,167,184) | | | $ | 7,664 | | | $ | 642,652 | | | $ | 5,107,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Vornado | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,147,937 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,147,937 | |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (24,547) | | | (24,547) | |
Dividends on common shares : | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Special dividend ($1.95 per share) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (372,380) | | | — | | | — | | | (372,380) | |
Aggregate quarterly dividends ($2.64 per common share) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (503,785) | | | — | | | — | | | (503,785) | |
Dividends on preferred shares | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (50,131) | | | — | | | — | | | (50,131) | |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 171 | | | 7 | | | 11,243 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,250 | |
Under employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 245 | | | 10 | | | 5,479 | | | (8,587) | | | — | | | — | | | (3,098) | |
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 22 | | | 1 | | | 1,413 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,414 | |
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,023 | | | 9,023 | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,848 | | | 8,848 | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (45,587) | | | (45,587) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | (2) | | | (80) | | | 6 | | | — | | | 80 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — | | | — | | | 7 | | | — | | | 1,095 | | | (105) | | | — | | | — | | | 990 | |
Other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (938) | | | — | | | (938) | |
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (47,885) | | | — | | | (47,885) | |
Amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,311) | | | — | | | (2,311) | |
Unearned 2016 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,720 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,720 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70,810 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70,810 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,235 | | | — | | | 3,235 | |
Deconsolidation of partially owned entity | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11,441) | | | (11,441) | |
Other | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (31) | | | 2 | | | — | | | (29) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | | 36,796 | | | $ | 891,214 | | | 190,986 | | | $ | 7,618 | | | $ | 7,827,697 | | | $ | (1,954,266) | | | $ | (40,233) | | | $ | 578,948 | | | $ | 7,310,978 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Shares | | Common Shares | | Additional Capital | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | 52,679 |
| | $ | 1,277,026 |
| | 187,887 |
| | $ | 7,493 |
| | $ | 6,873,025 |
| | $ | (1,505,385 | ) | | $ | 93,267 |
| | $ | 743,956 |
| | $ | 7,489,382 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 760,434 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 760,434 |
|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 55,765 |
| | 55,765 |
|
Distribution of Urban Edge Properties | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (464,262 | ) | | — |
| | (341 | ) | | (464,603 | ) |
Dividends on common shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (474,751 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (474,751 | ) |
Dividends on preferred shares | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (80,578 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (80,578 | ) |
Common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 452 |
| | 18 |
| | 48,212 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 48,230 |
|
Under employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 214 |
| | 9 |
| | 15,332 |
| | (2,579 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 12,762 |
|
Under dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 14 |
| | 1 |
| | 1,437 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,438 |
|
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 51,725 |
| | 51,725 |
|
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 250 |
| | 250 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (72,114 | ) | | (72,114 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (525 | ) | | (525 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred shares to common shares | | (2 | ) | | (72 | ) | | 4 |
| | 1 |
| | 71 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation shares and options | | — |
| | — |
| | 6 |
| | 1 |
| | 2,438 |
| | (359 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 2,080 |
|
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (55,326 | ) | | — |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (327 | ) | | — |
| | (327 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swap | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,435 |
| | — |
| | 6,435 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 192,464 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 192,464 |
|
Redeemable noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,866 |
| | — |
| | 2,866 |
|
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2 | ) | | — |
| | 700 |
| | 6 |
| | (233 | ) | | 471 |
|
Balance, December 31, 2015 | | 52,677 |
| | $ | 1,276,954 |
| | 188,577 |
| | $ | 7,521 |
| | $ | 7,132,979 |
| | $ | (1,766,780 | ) | | $ | 46,921 |
| | $ | 778,483 |
| | $ | 7,476,078 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | $ | 3,334,262 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs) | 432,594 | | | 417,942 | | | 438,933 | |
Distributions of income from partially owned entities | 214,521 | | | 175,246 | | | 116,826 | |
Equity in net (income) loss of partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | (78,865) | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | (845,499) | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 38,329 | | | 48,677 | | | 53,908 | |
Defeasance cost in connection with refinancing of mortgage payable | 23,729 | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of below-market leases, net | (9,249) | | | (16,878) | | | (19,830) | |
Straight-lining of rents | 8,644 | | | 24,404 | | | 9,679 | |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | | | 236,286 | | | 26,705 | |
Write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible | 7,695 | | | 63,204 | | | 17,237 | |
Return of capital from real estate fund investments | 5,104 | | | — | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized (income) loss on real estate fund investments | (4,621) | | | 226,107 | | | 106,109 | |
Non-cash (gain on extinguishment of 608 Fifth Avenue lease liability) impairment loss on 608 Fifth Avenue right-of-use asset | — | | | (70,260) | | | 75,220 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | 13,369 | | | — | |
Decrease in fair value of marketable securities | — | | | 4,938 | | | 5,533 | |
Net gain on transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | — | | | — | | | (2,571,099) | |
Prepayment penalty on redemption of senior unsecured notes due 2022 | — | | | — | | | 22,058 | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 7,368 | | | 6,739 | | | (3,472) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | (4,474) | | | (7,197) | | | (10,000) | |
Tenant and other receivables | (187) | | | (5,330) | | | (25,988) | |
Prepaid assets | 30,466 | | | (137,452) | | | 7,558 | |
Other assets | (54,716) | | | (52,832) | | | (4,302) | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 35,856 | | | 14,868 | | | 5,940 | |
Other liabilities | (3,399) | | | (3,538) | | | 1,626 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 761,806 | | | 424,240 | | | 662,539 | |
| | | | | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Development costs and construction in progress | (585,940) | | | (601,920) | | | (649,056) | |
Additions to real estate | (149,461) | | | (155,738) | | | (233,666) | |
Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 137,404 | | | 1,044,260 | | | 1,605,356 | |
Acquisition of additional 45.0% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (inclusive of $5,806 of prorations and net working capital and net of $39,370 of cash and restricted cash balances consolidated upon acquisition) | (123,936) | | | — | | | — | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 106,005 | | | 2,389 | | | 24,880 | |
Proceeds from sales of real estate | 100,024 | | | — | | | 324,201 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | (14,997) | | | (8,959) | | | (18,257) | |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | (3,000) | | | (1,156) | | | (69,699) | |
Proceeds from repayments of loans receivable | 1,554 | | | — | | | 1,395 | |
Moynihan Train Hall expenditures | — | | | (395,051) | | | (438,935) | |
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | — | | | 28,375 | | | 168,314 | |
Proceeds from transfer of interest in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV (net of $35,562 of transaction costs and $10,899 of deconsolidated cash and restricted cash) | — | | | — | | | 1,248,743 | |
Proceeds from redemption of 640 Fifth Avenue preferred equity | — | | | — | | | 500,000 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (532,347) | | | (87,800) | | | 2,463,276 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs) | 529,826 |
| | 595,270 |
| | 566,207 |
|
Return of capital from real estate fund investments | 91,606 |
| | 71,888 |
| | 91,458 |
|
Distributions of income from partially owned entities | 82,095 |
| | 214,800 |
| | 66,819 |
|
Amortization of below-market leases, net | (46,790 | ) | | (53,202 | ) | | (79,053 | ) |
Straight-lining of rents | (45,792 | ) | | (146,787 | ) | | (153,668 | ) |
Change in allowance for deferred tax assets | 34,800 |
| | — |
| | (90,030 | ) |
Equity in net (income) loss of partially owned entities | (15,635 | ) | | (165,389 | ) | | 11,882 |
|
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on real estate fund investments | 15,267 |
| | 40,655 |
| | (57,752 | ) |
Net gains on sale of real estate and other | (3,489 | ) | | (5,074 | ) | | (65,396 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (501 | ) | | (175,735 | ) | | (251,821 | ) |
Net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt | — |
| | (487,877 | ) | | — |
|
Real estate impairment losses | — |
| | 161,165 |
| | 256 |
|
Other non-cash adjustments | 56,480 |
| | 39,406 |
| | 37,721 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | — |
| | — |
| | (95,010 | ) |
Tenant and other receivables, net | 1,183 |
| | (4,271 | ) | | 8,366 |
|
Prepaid assets | (12,292 | ) | | (7,893 | ) | | (16,836 | ) |
Other assets | (79,199 | ) | | (76,357 | ) | | (112,415 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,760 |
| | 13,278 |
| | (25,231 | ) |
Other liabilities | (15,305 | ) | | (719 | ) | | (22,836 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 860,142 |
| | 995,080 |
| | 672,091 |
|
| | | | | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 366,155 |
| | 196,635 |
| | 36,017 |
|
Development costs and construction in progress | (355,852 | ) | | (606,565 | ) | | (475,819 | ) |
Additions to real estate | (271,308 | ) | | (387,545 | ) | | (301,413 | ) |
Proceeds from the repayment of JBG SMITH Properties loan receivable | 115,630 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Investments in partially owned entities | (40,537 | ) | | (127,608 | ) | | (235,439 | ) |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | (30,607 | ) | | (91,103 | ) | | (558,484 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments | 9,543 |
| | 183,173 |
| | 786,924 |
|
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans receivable | 659 |
| | 45 |
| | 16,790 |
|
Net deconsolidation of 7 West 34th Street | — |
| | (48,000 | ) | | — |
|
Investments in loans receivable | — |
| | (11,700 | ) | | (1,000 | ) |
Purchases of marketable securities | — |
| | (4,379 | ) | | — |
|
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities | — |
| | 3,937 |
| | — |
|
Net cash used in investing activities | (206,317 | ) | | (893,110 | ) | | (732,424 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 3,248,007 | | | $ | 1,056,315 | | | $ | 1,108,156 | |
Repayments of borrowings | (1,584,243) | | | (1,067,564) | | | (2,718,987) | |
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with defeasance of mortgage payable | (973,729) | | | — | | | (407,126) | |
Dividends paid on common shares | (406,109) | | | (827,319) | | | (503,785) | |
Redemption of preferred shares | (300,000) | | | — | | | (893) | |
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares | 291,153 | | | 291,182 | | | — | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (190,876) | | | (91,514) | | | (80,194) | |
Dividends paid on preferred shares | (65,880) | | | (64,271) | | | (50,131) | |
Debt issuance costs | (51,184) | | | (10,901) | | | (15,588) | |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 4,052 | | | 100,094 | | | 17,871 | |
Repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (1,567) | | | (137) | | | (8,692) | |
Proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other | 899 | | | 5,862 | | | 6,903 | |
Moynihan Train Hall reimbursement from Empire State Development | — | | | 395,051 | | | 438,935 | |
Prepayment penalty on redemption of senior unsecured notes due 2022 | — | | | — | | | (22,058) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (29,477) | | | (213,202) | | | (2,235,589) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 199,982 | | | 123,238 | | | 890,226 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,730,369 | | | 1,607,131 | | | 716,905 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,930,351 | | | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 1,624,482 | | | $ | 1,515,012 | | | $ | 570,916 | |
Restricted cash at beginning of period | 105,887 | | | 92,119 | | | 145,989 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | | | $ | 716,905 | |
| | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,760,225 | | | $ | 1,624,482 | | | $ | 1,515,012 | |
Restricted cash at end of period | 170,126 | | | 105,887 | | | 92,119 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,930,351 | | | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 1,055,872 |
| | $ | 2,403,898 |
| | $ | 4,468,872 |
|
Repayments of borrowings | (631,681 | ) | | (1,894,990 | ) | | (2,936,578 | ) |
Dividends paid on common shares | (496,490 | ) | | (475,961 | ) | | (474,751 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties ($275,000 plus The Bartlett financing proceeds less transaction costs and other mortgage items) | (416,237 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares | 309,609 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (109,697 | ) | | (130,590 | ) | | (102,866 | ) |
Dividends paid on preferred shares | (64,516 | ) | | (80,137 | ) | | (80,578 | ) |
Proceeds received from exercise of employee share options and other | 29,712 |
| | 8,269 |
| | 16,779 |
|
Debt issuance costs | (12,325 | ) | | (42,157 | ) | | (66,554 | ) |
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs | (3,217 | ) | | — |
| | (15,000 | ) |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 1,044 |
| | 11,950 |
| | 51,975 |
|
Repurchase of shares related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (418 | ) | | (186 | ) | | (7,473 | ) |
Redemption of preferred shares | — |
| | (246,250 | ) | | — |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of Urban Edge Properties | — |
| | — |
| | (234,967 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (338,344 | ) | | (446,154 | ) | | 618,859 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 315,481 |
| | (344,184 | ) | | 558,526 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,599,331 |
| | 1,943,515 |
| | 1,384,989 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,914,812 |
| | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 1,501,027 |
| | $ | 1,835,707 |
| | $ | 1,198,477 |
|
Restricted cash at beginning of period | 95,032 |
| | 99,943 |
| | 168,447 |
|
Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at beginning of period | 3,272 |
| | 7,865 |
| | 18,065 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
| | $ | 1,384,989 |
|
| | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,817,655 |
| | 1,501,027 |
| | 1,835,707 |
|
Restricted cash at end of period | 97,157 |
| | 95,032 |
| | 99,943 |
|
Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at end of period | — |
| | 3,272 |
| | 7,865 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,914,812 |
| | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | |
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $38,320, $40,855 and $67,980 | $ | 188,587 | | | $ | 210,052 | | | $ | 283,613 | |
Cash payments for income taxes | $ | 9,155 | | | $ | 15,105 | | | $ | 59,834 | |
| | | | | |
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Marketable securities transferred in connection with the defeasance of mortgage payable | $ | (973,729) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (407,126) | |
Defeasance of mortgage payable | 950,000 | | | — | | | 390,000 | |
Increase in assets and liabilities resulting from the consolidation of One Park Avenue: | | | | | |
Real estate | 566,013 | | | — | | | — | |
Identified intangible assets | 139,545 | | | — | | | — | |
Mortgages payable | 525,000 | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred revenue | 18,884 | | | — | | | — | |
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 291,690 | | | 117,641 | | | 109,975 | |
Write-off of fully depreciated assets | (123,537) | | | (189,250) | | | (122,813) | |
Reclassification of assets held for sale (included in "other assets") | 80,005 | | | — | | | — | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | (76,073) | | | 344,043 | | | 70,810 | |
Decrease (increase) in accumulated other comprehensive loss due to change in fair value of consolidated interest rate swaps | 51,337 | | | (29,972) | | | (47,885) | |
Reclassification of condominium units from "development costs and construction in progress" to "220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale" | 16,014 | | | 388,280 | | | 1,311,468 | |
Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the deconsolidation of Moynihan Train Hall: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — | | | (1,291,804) | | | — | |
Moynihan Train Hall Obligation | — | | | (1,291,804) | | | — | |
Investments received in exchange for transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | | | | | |
Preferred equity | — | | | — | | | 2,327,750 | |
Common equity | — | | | — | | | 1,449,495 | |
Lease liabilities arising from the recognition of right-of-use assets | — | | | — | | | 526,866 | |
Special dividend/distribution declared and payable on January 15, 2020 | — | | | — | | | 398,292 | |
Recognition of negative basis related to the sale of our investment in 330 Madison Avenue | — | | | — | | | 60,052 | |
Amounts related to our investment in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust reclassified from "investments in partially owned entities" and "accumulated other comprehensive loss" to "marketable securities" upon conversion of operating partnership units to common shares | — | | | — | | | 54,962 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | |
| | |
| | |
|
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $43,071, $29,584 and $48,539 | $ | 338,983 |
| | $ | 368,762 |
| | $ | 376,620 |
|
Cash payments for income taxes | $ | 6,727 |
| | $ | 9,716 |
| | $ | 8,287 |
|
| | | | | |
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | |
| | |
| | |
|
Non-cash distribution to JBG SMITH Properties: | | | | | |
Assets | $ | 3,432,738 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
Liabilities | (1,414,186 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Equity | (2,018,552 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Reclassification of Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares to liabilities upon call for redemption | 455,514 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | 268,494 |
| | (26,251 | ) | | 192,464 |
|
Loan receivable established upon the spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties | 115,630 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 102,976 |
| | 120,564 |
| | 122,711 |
|
Write-off of fully depreciated assets | (58,810 | ) | | (305,679 | ) | | (167,250 | ) |
(Reduction) increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | (20,951 | ) | | 52,057 |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the disposition of Skyline properties: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — |
| | (189,284 | ) | | — |
|
Mortgage payable, net | — |
| | (690,263 | ) | | — |
|
Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the deconsolidation of investments that were previously consolidated: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — |
| | (122,047 | ) | | — |
|
Mortgage payable, net | — |
| | (290,418 | ) | | — |
|
Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties: | | | | | |
Assets | — |
| | — |
| | 1,699,289 |
|
Liabilities | — |
| | — |
| | (1,469,659 | ) |
Equity | — |
| | — |
| | (229,630 | ) |
Transfer of interest in real estate to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust | — |
| | — |
| | (145,313 | ) |
Class A units issued in connection with acquisition | — |
| | — |
| | 80,000 |
|
Financing assumed in acquisition | — |
| | — |
| | 62,000 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Partners
Vornado Realty L.P.
New York, New York
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vornado Realty L.P. and subsidiaries (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2021, and the related notes and the schedulesschedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2021, in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control -— Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 12, 2018,14, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S.US federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Real Estate Recoverability Assessment — Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Partnership’s wholly owned properties are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis. The recoverability assessment is determined based on projected future cash flows that utilize capitalization rates and available market information. The Partnership’s undiscounted cash flows requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to future market rental rates and capitalization rates.
We identified the recoverability assessment of wholly owned properties as a critical audit matter because of the significant estimates and assumptions related to future market rental rates and capitalization rates. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of these estimates and assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, where applicable.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the recoverability assessment of wholly owned properties included the following, among other things:
•We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s evaluation of recoverability of its wholly owned properties, including those over future market rental rates and capitalization rates used in the assessment.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of future market rental rates and capitalization rates used by management with independent market data, focusing on geographical location and property. In addition, we developed ranges of independent estimates of future market rental rates and capitalization rates and compared those to the amounts used by management.
•We involved our fair value specialists in providing comparable market transaction details to further support the future market rental rate and capitalization rate assumptions, as applicable.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s projected future cash flows by comparing management’s projections to the Partnership’s historical results.
•We evaluated whether the assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New JerseyYork, New York
February 12, 201814, 2022
We have served as the Partnership’s auditor since 1997.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | (Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts) | December 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | (Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts) | As of December 31, |
| | | 2021 | | 2020 |
ASSETS | | | | ASSETS | | | |
Real estate, at cost: | | | | Real estate, at cost: | |
Land | $ | 3,143,648 |
| | $ | 3,130,825 |
| Land | $ | 2,540,193 | | | $ | 2,420,054 | |
Buildings and improvements | 9,898,605 |
| | 9,684,144 |
| Buildings and improvements | 9,839,166 | | | 7,933,030 | |
Development costs and construction in progress | 1,615,101 |
| | 1,278,941 |
| Development costs and construction in progress | 718,694 | | | 1,604,637 | |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 98,941 |
| | 93,910 |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 119,792 | | | 130,222 | |
Total | 14,756,295 |
| | 14,187,820 |
| Total | 13,217,845 | | | 12,087,943 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,885,283 | ) | | (2,581,514 | ) | Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (3,376,347) | | | (3,169,446) | |
Real estate, net | 11,871,012 |
| | 11,606,306 |
| Real estate, net | 9,841,498 | | | 8,918,497 | |
Right-of-use assets | | Right-of-use assets | 337,197 | | | 367,365 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,817,655 |
| | 1,501,027 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,760,225 | | | 1,624,482 | |
Restricted cash | 97,157 |
| | 95,032 |
| Restricted cash | 170,126 | | | 105,887 | |
Marketable securities | 182,752 |
| | 203,704 |
| |
Tenant and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,526 and $6,708 | 58,700 |
| | 61,069 |
| |
| Tenant and other receivables | | Tenant and other receivables | 79,661 | | | 77,658 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | 1,056,829 |
| | 1,378,254 |
| Investments in partially owned entities | 3,297,389 | | | 3,491,107 | |
Real estate fund investments | 354,804 |
| | 462,132 |
| Real estate fund investments | 7,730 | | | 3,739 | |
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $954 and $1,913 | 926,711 |
| | 885,167 |
| |
Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $191,827 and $170,952 | 403,492 |
| | 354,997 |
| |
Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $150,837 and $194,422 | 159,260 |
| | 189,668 |
| |
Assets related to discontinued operations | 1,357 |
| | 3,568,613 |
| |
220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale | | 220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale | 57,142 | | | 128,215 | |
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents | | Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents | 656,318 | | | 674,075 | |
Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $211,775 and $196,972 | | Deferred leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $211,775 and $196,972 | 391,693 | | | 372,919 | |
Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $97,186 and $93,113 | | Identified intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $97,186 and $93,113 | 154,895 | | | 23,856 | |
Other assets | 468,205 |
| | 508,878 |
| Other assets | 512,714 | | | 434,022 | |
| $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 17,266,588 | | | $ | 16,221,822 | |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND EQUITY | | | | |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY | | LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY | | | |
Mortgages payable, net | $ | 8,137,139 |
| | $ | 8,113,248 |
| Mortgages payable, net | $ | 6,053,343 | | | $ | 5,580,549 | |
Senior unsecured notes, net | 843,614 |
| | 845,577 |
| Senior unsecured notes, net | 1,189,792 | | | 446,685 | |
Unsecured term loan, net | 748,734 |
| | 372,215 |
| Unsecured term loan, net | 797,812 | | | 796,762 | |
Unsecured revolving credit facilities | — |
| | 115,630 |
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | |
Lease liabilities | | Lease liabilities | 370,206 | | | 401,008 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 415,794 |
| | 397,134 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 613,497 | | | 427,202 | |
Deferred revenue | 227,069 |
| | 276,276 |
| Deferred revenue | 48,118 | | | 40,110 | |
Deferred compensation plan | 109,177 |
| | 121,183 |
| Deferred compensation plan | 110,174 | | | 105,564 | |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations | 3,620 |
| | 1,259,443 |
| |
Preferred units to be redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018 | 455,514 |
| | — |
| |
Other liabilities | 464,635 |
| | 417,199 |
| Other liabilities | 304,725 | | | 294,520 | |
Total liabilities | 11,405,296 |
| | 11,917,905 |
| Total liabilities | 10,062,667 | | | 8,667,400 | |
Commitments and contingencies |
| |
| Commitments and contingencies | 0 | | 0 |
Redeemable partnership units: | | | | |
Class A units - 12,528,899 and 12,197,162 units outstanding | 979,509 |
| | 1,273,018 |
| |
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 177,101 units outstanding | 5,428 |
| | 5,428 |
| |
Total redeemable partnership units | 984,937 |
| | 1,278,446 |
| |
Equity: | | | | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests: | | Redeemable noncontrolling interests: | |
Class A units - 14,033,438 and 13,583,607 units outstanding | | Class A units - 14,033,438 and 13,583,607 units outstanding | 587,440 | | | 507,212 | |
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 141,400 and 141,401 units outstanding | | Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units - 141,400 and 141,401 units outstanding | 3,535 | | | 4,535 | |
Total redeemable noncontrolling partnership units | | Total redeemable noncontrolling partnership units | 590,975 | | | 511,747 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary | | Redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary | 97,708 | | | 94,520 | |
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests | | Total redeemable noncontrolling interests | 688,683 | | | 606,267 | |
Partners' equity: | | Partners' equity: | | | |
Partners' capital | 8,392,223 |
| | 8,198,929 |
| Partners' capital | 9,333,200 | | | 9,382,479 | |
Earnings less than distributions | (4,183,253 | ) | | (1,419,382 | ) | Earnings less than distributions | (3,079,320) | | | (2,774,182) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 128,682 |
| | 118,972 |
| |
Total Vornado Realty L.P. equity | 4,337,652 |
| | 6,898,519 |
| |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (17,534) | | | (75,099) | |
Total partners' equity | | Total partners' equity | 6,236,346 | | | 6,533,198 | |
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 670,049 |
| | 719,977 |
| Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 278,892 | | | 414,957 | |
Total equity | 5,007,701 |
| | 7,618,496 |
| Total equity | 6,515,238 | | | 6,948,155 | |
| $ | 17,397,934 |
| | $ | 20,814,847 |
| | $ | 17,266,588 | | | $ | 16,221,822 | |
|
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
REVENUES: | | | | | |
Rental revenues | $ | 1,424,531 | | | $ | 1,377,635 | | | $ | 1,767,222 | |
Fee and other income | 164,679 | | | 150,316 | | | 157,478 | |
Total revenues | 1,589,210 | | | 1,527,951 | | | 1,924,700 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Operating | (797,315) | | | (789,066) | | | (917,981) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (412,347) | | | (399,695) | | | (419,107) | |
General and administrative | (134,545) | | | (181,509) | | | (169,920) | |
Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | (9,847) | | | (6,443) | | | (11,609) | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (13,815) | | | (174,027) | | | (106,538) | |
Total expenses | (1,367,869) | | | (1,550,740) | | | (1,625,155) | |
| | | | | |
Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 130,517 | | | (329,112) | | | 78,865 | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | | (104,082) | |
Interest and other investment income (loss), net | 4,612 | | | (5,499) | | | 21,819 | |
Income from deferred compensation plan assets | 9,847 | | | 6,443 | | | 11,609 | |
Interest and debt expense | (231,096) | | | (229,251) | | | (286,623) | |
Net gain on transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | — | | | — | | | 2,571,099 | |
| | | | | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 50,770 | | | 381,320 | | | 845,499 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 197,057 | | | (425,215) | | | 3,437,731 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | 10,496 | | | (36,630) | | | (103,439) | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 207,553 | | | (461,845) | | | 3,334,292 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | — | | | — | | | (30) | |
Net income (loss) | 207,553 | | | (461,845) | | | 3,334,262 | |
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (24,014) | | | 139,894 | | | 24,547 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | 183,539 | | | (321,951) | | | 3,358,809 | |
Preferred unit distributions | (66,035) | | | (51,904) | | | (50,296) | |
Series K preferred unit issuance costs | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) attributable to Class A unitholders | $ | 108,471 | | | $ | (373,855) | | | $ | 3,308,513 | |
| | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per Class A unit | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (1.86) | | | $ | 16.22 | |
Weighted average units outstanding | 204,728 | | | 203,503 | | | 202,947 | |
| | | | | |
INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net income (loss) per Class A unit | $ | 0.51 | | | $ | (1.86) | | | $ | 16.19 | |
Weighted average units outstanding | 205,644 | | | 203,503 | | | 203,248 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
REVENUES: | | | | | |
Property rentals | $ | 1,714,952 |
| | $ | 1,662,093 |
| | $ | 1,626,866 |
|
Tenant expense reimbursements | 233,424 |
| | 221,563 |
| | 218,739 |
|
Fee and other income | 135,750 |
| | 120,086 |
| | 139,890 |
|
Total revenues | 2,084,126 |
| | 2,003,742 |
| | 1,985,495 |
|
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Operating | 886,596 |
| | 844,566 |
| | 824,511 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
|
General and administrative | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
|
Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
|
Total expenses | 1,476,760 |
| | 1,424,590 |
| | 1,366,081 |
|
Operating income | 607,366 |
| | 579,152 |
| | 619,414 |
|
Income (loss) from partially owned entities | 15,200 |
| | 168,948 |
| | (9,947 | ) |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
| | (23,602 | ) | | 74,081 |
|
Interest and other investment income, net | 37,793 |
| | 29,548 |
| | 27,240 |
|
Interest and debt expense | (345,654 | ) | | (330,240 | ) | | (309,298 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | 501 |
| | 160,433 |
| | 149,417 |
|
Income before income taxes | 318,446 |
| | 584,239 |
| | 550,907 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit | (41,090 | ) | | (7,229 | ) | | 85,012 |
|
Income from continuing operations | 277,356 |
| | 577,010 |
| | 635,919 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | (13,228 | ) | | 404,912 |
| | 223,511 |
|
Net income | 264,128 |
| | 981,922 |
| | 859,430 |
|
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (25,802 | ) | | (21,351 | ) | | (55,765 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | 238,326 |
| | 960,571 |
| | 803,665 |
|
Preferred unit distributions | (65,593 | ) | | (76,097 | ) | | (80,736 | ) |
Preferred unit issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
|
NET INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders | $ | 172,733 |
| | $ | 877,066 |
| | $ | 722,929 |
|
| | | | | |
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 2.34 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.02 |
| | 1.12 |
|
Net income per Class A unit | $ | 0.84 |
| | $ | 4.36 |
| | $ | 3.61 |
|
Weighted average units outstanding | 201,214 |
| | 200,350 |
| | 199,309 |
|
| | | | | |
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.90 |
| | $ | 2.32 |
| | $ | 2.46 |
|
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.00 |
| | 1.11 |
|
Net income per Class A unit | $ | 0.83 |
| | $ | 4.32 |
| | $ | 3.57 |
|
Weighted average units outstanding | 203,300 |
| | 202,017 |
| | 201,158 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | $ | 3,334,262 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | |
Increase (reduction) in value of interest rate swaps and other | 51,338 | | | (29,971) | | | (47,883) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | 10,275 | | | (14,342) | | | (938) | |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to nonconsolidated subsidiary | — | | | — | | | (2,311) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 269,166 | | | (506,158) | | | 3,283,130 | |
Less comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (24,014) | | | 139,894 | | | 24,547 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | $ | 245,152 | | | $ | (366,264) | | | $ | 3,307,677 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | | | | | |
(Reduction) increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | (20,951 | ) | | 52,057 |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of a nonconsolidated subsidiary | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | 1,425 |
| | (2,739 | ) | | (327 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swaps and other | 15,477 |
| | 27,432 |
| | 6,441 |
|
Comprehensive income | 274,481 |
| | 1,058,672 |
| | 810,218 |
|
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (25,802 | ) | | (21,351 | ) | | (55,765 | ) |
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado | $ | 248,679 |
| | $ | 1,037,321 |
| | $ | 754,453 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amount) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | |
| | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | | Total Equity |
| Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,339 | | | 191,355 | | | $ | 8,200,140 | | | $ | (2,774,182) | | | $ | (75,099) | | | $ | 414,957 | | | $ | 6,948,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 183,539 | | | — | | | — | | | 183,539 | |
Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (7,540) | | | — | | | — | | | (7,540) | |
Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 20,826 | | | 20,826 | |
Distributions to Vornado ($2.12 per unit) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (406,109) | | | — | | | — | | | (406,109) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to preferred unitholders (see Note 11 for distributions per unit amounts) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (65,880) | | | — | | | — | | | (65,880) | |
Series O cumulative redeemable preferred units issuance | | 12,000 | | | 291,153 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 291,153 | |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 350 | | | 14,576 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14,576 | |
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | 22 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 22 | |
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 21 | | | 877 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 877 | |
Contributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,052 | | | 4,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (160,975) | | | (160,975) | |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | — | | | (13) | | | 1 | | | 13 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation units and options | | — | | | — | | | (4) | | | 906 | | | (114) | | | — | | | — | | | 792 | |
Other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,275 | | | — | | | 10,275 | |
Increase in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 51,337 | | | — | | | 51,337 | |
Unearned 2018 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,283 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,283 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (76,073) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (76,073) | |
Series K cumulative redeemable preferred units called for redemption | | (12,000) | | | (290,967) | | | — | | | — | | | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | | | (300,000) | |
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,048) | | | — | | | (4,048) | |
Other | | — | | | (53) | | | — | | | (3) | | | (1) | | | 1 | | | 32 | | | (24) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,459 | | | 191,724 | | | $ | 8,150,741 | | | $ | (3,079,320) | | | $ | (17,534) | | | $ | 278,892 | | | $ | 6,515,238 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | 42,825 |
| | $ | 1,038,055 |
| | 189,101 |
| | $ | 7,160,874 |
| | $ | (1,419,382 | ) | | $ | 118,972 |
| | $ | 719,977 |
| | $ | 7,618,496 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 238,326 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 238,326 |
|
Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (10,910 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (10,910 | ) |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 25,802 |
| | 25,802 |
|
Distributions to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (496,490 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (496,490 | ) |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (65,399 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (65,399 | ) |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 403 |
| | 38,747 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 38,747 |
|
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 449 |
| | 28,253 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 28,253 |
|
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 17 |
| | 1,459 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,459 |
|
Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,044 |
| | 1,044 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,428,345 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (2,428,345 | ) |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (73,850 | ) | | (73,850 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,618 | ) | | (2,618 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | (5 | ) | | (162 | ) | | 10 |
| | 162 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation units and options | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,246 |
| | (418 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,828 |
|
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (20,951 | ) | | — |
| | (20,951 | ) |
Pro rata share of amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | 14,402 |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,425 |
| | — |
| | 1,425 |
|
Increase in value of interest rate swaps | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15,476 |
| | — |
| | 15,476 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 268,494 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 268,494 |
|
Preferred units issuance | | 12,780 |
| | 309,609 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 309,609 |
|
Cumulative redeemable preferred units called for redemption | | (18,800 | ) | | (455,514 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | | (455,514 | ) |
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (642 | ) | | — |
| | (642 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | 4 |
| | — |
| | (635 | ) | | — |
| | (306 | ) | | (941 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2017 | | 36,800 |
| | $ | 891,988 |
| | 189,984 |
| | $ | 7,500,235 |
| | $ | (4,183,253 | ) | | $ | 128,682 |
| | $ | 670,049 |
| | $ | 5,007,701 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY – CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | |
| | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | | Total Equity |
| Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | | 36,796 | | | $ | 891,214 | | | 190,986 | | | $ | 7,835,315 | | | $ | (1,954,266) | | | $ | (40,233) | | | $ | 578,948 | | | $ | 7,310,978 | |
Cumulative effect of accounting change | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (16,064) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,064) | |
Net loss attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (321,951) | | | — | | | — | | | (321,951) | |
Net loss attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 24,946 | | | — | | | — | | | 24,946 | |
Net loss attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (140,438) | | | (140,438) | |
Distributions to Vornado ($2.38 per unit) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (454,939) | | | — | | | — | | | (454,939) | |
Distributions to preferred unitholders (see Note 11 for distributions per unit amounts) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (51,739) | | | — | | | — | | | (51,739) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series N cumulative redeemable preferred units issuance | | 12,000 | | | 291,182 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 291,182 | |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 236 | | | 9,266 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,266 | |
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 69 | | | 3,517 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,517 | |
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 47 | | | 2,345 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,345 | |
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,389 | | | 3,389 | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,305 | | | 4,305 | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (33,007) | | | (33,007) | |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | (3) | | | (57) | | | 4 | | | 57 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation units and options | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | 1,306 | | | (137) | | | — | | | — | | | 1,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14,342) | | | — | | | (14,342) | |
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (29,972) | | | — | | | (29,972) | |
Unearned 2017 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,824 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,824 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 344,043 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 344,043 | |
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,914 | | | — | | | 2,914 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6,533) | | | (32) | | | 6,534 | | | 1,760 | | | 1,729 | |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | | 48,793 | | | $ | 1,182,339 | | | 191,355 | | | $ | 8,200,140 | | | $ | (2,774,182) | | | $ | (75,099) | | | $ | 414,957 | | | $ | 6,948,155 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2015 | | 52,677 |
| | $ | 1,276,954 |
| | 188,577 |
| | $ | 7,140,500 |
| | $ | (1,766,780 | ) | | $ | 46,921 |
| | $ | 778,483 |
| | $ | 7,476,078 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 960,571 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 960,571 |
|
Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (53,654 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (53,654 | ) |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 21,351 |
| | 21,351 |
|
Distributions to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (475,961 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (475,961 | ) |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (75,903 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (75,903 | ) |
Redemption of Series J preferred units | | (9,850 | ) | | (238,842 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (246,250 | ) |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 376 |
| | 36,510 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 36,510 |
|
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 123 |
| | 6,825 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,825 |
|
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 16 |
| | 1,444 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,444 |
|
Contributions | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 19,749 |
| | 19,749 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (62,444 | ) | | (62,444 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (36,804 | ) | | (36,804 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | (2 | ) | | (56 | ) | | 3 |
| | 56 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation units and options | | — |
| | — |
| | 7 |
| | 1,788 |
| | (186 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,602 |
|
Increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 52,057 |
| | — |
| | 52,057 |
|
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of unconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,739 | ) | | — |
| | (2,739 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swap | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 27,434 |
| | — |
| | 27,434 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (26,251 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (26,251 | ) |
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (4,699 | ) | | — |
| | (4,699 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | (1 | ) | | (1 | ) | | 2 |
| | (61 | ) | | (2 | ) | | (358 | ) | | (420 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2016 | | 42,825 |
| | $ | 1,038,055 |
| | 189,101 |
| | $ | 7,160,874 |
| | $ | (1,419,382 | ) | | $ | 118,972 |
| | $ | 719,977 |
| | $ | 7,618,496 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY – CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amount) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | |
| | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | Total Equity |
| Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | | 36,800 | | | $ | 891,294 | | | 190,535 | | | $ | 7,733,457 | | | $ | (4,167,184) | | | $ | 7,664 | | | $ | 642,652 | | | $ | 5,107,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,358,809 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,358,809 | |
Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (210,872) | | | — | | | — | | | (210,872) | |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (24,547) | | | (24,547) | |
Distributions to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Special distribution ($1.95 per Class A unit) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (372,380) | | | — | | | — | | | (372,380) | |
Aggregate quarterly distributions to Vornado ($2.64 per Class A unit) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (503,785) | | | — | | | — | | | (503,785) | |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (50,131) | | | — | | | — | | | (50,131) | |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — | | | — | | | 171 | | | 11,250 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,250 | |
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — | | | — | | | 245 | | | 5,489 | | | (8,587) | | | — | | | — | | | (3,098) | |
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — | | | — | | | 22 | | | 1,414 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,414 | |
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,023 | | | 9,023 | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,848 | | | 8,848 | |
Distributions | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (45,587) | | | (45,587) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | (2) | | | (80) | | | 6 | | | 80 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation units and options | | — | | | — | | | 7 | | | 1,095 | | | (105) | | | — | | | — | | | 990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (938) | | | — | | | (938) | |
Reduction in value of interest rate swaps | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (47,885) | | | — | | | (47,885) | |
Amounts reclassified related to a nonconsolidated subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,311) | | | — | | | (2,311) | |
Unearned 2016 Out-Performance Plan awards acceleration | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,720 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,720 | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70,810 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 70,810 | |
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,235 | | | — | | | 3,235 | |
Deconsolidation of partially owned entity | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11,441) | | | (11,441) | |
Other | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (31) | | | 2 | | | — | | | (29) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | | 36,796 | | | $ | 891,214 | | | 190,986 | | | $ | 7,835,315 | | | $ | (1,954,266) | | | $ | (40,233) | | | $ | 578,948 | | | $ | 7,310,978 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | Preferred Units | | Class A Units Owned by Vornado | | Earnings Less Than Distributions | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries | | Total Equity |
| | Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | 52,679 |
| | $ | 1,277,026 |
| | 187,887 |
| | $ | 6,880,518 |
| | $ | (1,505,385 | ) | | $ | 93,267 |
| | $ | 743,956 |
| | $ | 7,489,382 |
|
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 803,665 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 803,665 |
|
Net income attributable to redeemable partnership units | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (43,231 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (43,231 | ) |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 55,765 |
| | 55,765 |
|
Distribution of Urban Edge Properties | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (464,262 | ) | | — |
| | (341 | ) | | (464,603 | ) |
Distributions to Vornado | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (474,751 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (474,751 | ) |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (80,578 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (80,578 | ) |
Class A Units issued to Vornado: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Upon redemption of redeemable Class A units, at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | 452 |
| | 48,230 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 48,230 |
|
Under Vornado's employees' share option plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 214 |
| | 15,341 |
| | (2,579 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 12,762 |
|
Under Vornado's dividend reinvestment plan | | — |
| | — |
| | 14 |
| | 1,438 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,438 |
|
Contributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 51,725 |
| | 51,725 |
|
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 250 |
| | 250 |
|
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (72,114 | ) | | (72,114 | ) |
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (525 | ) | | (525 | ) |
Conversion of Series A preferred units to Class A units | | (2 | ) | | (72 | ) | | 4 |
| | 72 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Deferred compensation units and options | | — |
| | — |
| | 6 |
| | 2,439 |
| | (359 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 2,080 |
|
Reduction in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (55,326 | ) | | — |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Pro rata share of other comprehensive loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (327 | ) | | — |
| | (327 | ) |
Increase in value of interest rate swap | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,435 |
| | — |
| | 6,435 |
|
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 192,464 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 192,464 |
|
Redeemable partnership units' share of above adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,866 |
| | — |
| | 2,866 |
|
Other | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2 | ) | | 700 |
| | 6 |
| | (233 | ) | | 471 |
|
Balance, December 31, 2015 | | 52,677 |
| | $ | 1,276,954 |
| | 188,577 |
| | $ | 7,140,500 |
| | $ | (1,766,780 | ) | | $ | 46,921 |
| | $ | 778,483 |
| | $ | 7,476,078 |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | $ | 3,334,262 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs) | 432,594 | | | 417,942 | | | 438,933 | |
Distributions of income from partially owned entities | 214,521 | | | 175,246 | | | 116,826 | |
Equity in net (income) loss of partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | (78,865) | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | (845,499) | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 38,329 | | | 48,677 | | | 53,908 | |
Defeasance cost in connection with refinancing of mortgage payable | 23,729 | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of below-market leases, net | (9,249) | | | (16,878) | | | (19,830) | |
Straight-lining of rents | 8,644 | | | 24,404 | | | 9,679 | |
Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | | | 236,286 | | | 26,705 | |
Write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible | 7,695 | | | 63,204 | | | 17,237 | |
Return of capital from real estate fund investments | 5,104 | | | — | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized (income) loss on real estate fund investments | (4,621) | | | 226,107 | | | 106,109 | |
Non-cash (gain on extinguishment of 608 Fifth Avenue lease liability) impairment loss on 608 Fifth Avenue right-of-use asset | — | | | (70,260) | | | 75,220 | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | 13,369 | | | — | |
Decrease in fair value of marketable securities | — | | | 4,938 | | | 5,533 | |
Net gain on transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | — | | | — | | | (2,571,099) | |
Prepayment penalty on redemption of senior unsecured notes due 2022 | — | | | — | | | 22,058 | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 7,368 | | | 6,739 | | | (3,472) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | (4,474) | | | (7,197) | | | (10,000) | |
Tenant and other receivables | (187) | | | (5,330) | | | (25,988) | |
Prepaid assets | 30,466 | | | (137,452) | | | 7,558 | |
Other assets | (54,716) | | | (52,832) | | | (4,302) | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 35,856 | | | 14,868 | | | 5,940 | |
Other liabilities | (3,399) | | | (3,538) | | | 1,626 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 761,806 | | | 424,240 | | | 662,539 | |
| | | | | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Development costs and construction in progress | (585,940) | | | (601,920) | | | (649,056) | |
Additions to real estate | (149,461) | | | (155,738) | | | (233,666) | |
Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 137,404 | | | 1,044,260 | | | 1,605,356 | |
Acquisition of additional 45.0% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (inclusive of $5,806 of prorations and net working capital and net of $39,370 of cash and restricted cash balances consolidated upon acquisition) | (123,936) | | | — | | | — | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 106,005 | | | 2,389 | | | 24,880 | |
Proceeds from sales of real estate | 100,024 | | | — | | | 324,201 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | (14,997) | | | (8,959) | | | (18,257) | |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | (3,000) | | | (1,156) | | | (69,699) | |
Proceeds from repayments of loans receivable | 1,554 | | | — | | | 1,395 | |
Moynihan Train Hall expenditures | — | | | (395,051) | | | (438,935) | |
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | — | | | 28,375 | | | 168,314 | |
Proceeds from transfer of interest in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV (net of $35,562 of transaction costs and $10,899 of deconsolidated cash and restricted cash) | — | | | — | | | 1,248,743 | |
Proceeds from redemption of 640 Fifth Avenue preferred equity | — | | | — | | | 500,000 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (532,347) | | | (87,800) | | | 2,463,276 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs) | 529,826 |
| | 595,270 |
| | 566,207 |
|
Return of capital from real estate fund investments | 91,606 |
| | 71,888 |
| | 91,458 |
|
Distributions of income from partially owned entities | 82,095 |
| | 214,800 |
| | 66,819 |
|
Amortization of below-market leases, net | (46,790 | ) | | (53,202 | ) | | (79,053 | ) |
Straight-lining of rents | (45,792 | ) | | (146,787 | ) | | (153,668 | ) |
Change in allowance for deferred tax assets | 34,800 |
| | — |
| | (90,030 | ) |
Equity in net (income) loss of partially owned entities | (15,635 | ) | | (165,389 | ) | | 11,882 |
|
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on real estate fund investments | 15,267 |
| | 40,655 |
| | (57,752 | ) |
Net gains on sale of real estate and other | (3,489 | ) | | (5,074 | ) | | (65,396 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (501 | ) | | (175,735 | ) | | (251,821 | ) |
Net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt | — |
| | (487,877 | ) | | — |
|
Real estate impairment losses | — |
| | 161,165 |
| | 256 |
|
Other non-cash adjustments | 56,480 |
| | 39,406 |
| | 37,721 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Real estate fund investments | — |
| | — |
| | (95,010 | ) |
Tenant and other receivables, net | 1,183 |
| | (4,271 | ) | | 8,366 |
|
Prepaid assets | (12,292 | ) | | (7,893 | ) | | (16,836 | ) |
Other assets | (79,199 | ) | | (76,357 | ) | | (112,415 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,760 |
| | 13,278 |
| | (25,231 | ) |
Other liabilities | (15,305 | ) | | (719 | ) | | (22,836 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 860,142 |
| | 995,080 |
| | 672,091 |
|
| | | | | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 366,155 |
| | 196,635 |
| | 36,017 |
|
Development costs and construction in progress | (355,852 | ) | | (606,565 | ) | | (475,819 | ) |
Additions to real estate | (271,308 | ) | | (387,545 | ) | | (301,413 | ) |
Proceeds from the repayment of JBG SMITH Properties loan receivable | 115,630 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Investments in partially owned entities | (40,537 | ) | | (127,608 | ) | | (235,439 | ) |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | (30,607 | ) | | (91,103 | ) | | (558,484 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of real estate and related investments | 9,543 |
| | 183,173 |
| | 786,924 |
|
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans receivable | 659 |
| | 45 |
| | 16,790 |
|
Net deconsolidation of 7 West 34th Street | — |
| | (48,000 | ) | | — |
|
Investments in loans receivable | — |
| | (11,700 | ) | | (1,000 | ) |
Purchases of marketable securities | — |
| | (4,379 | ) | | — |
|
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities | — |
| | 3,937 |
| | — |
|
Net cash used in investing activities | (206,317 | ) | | (893,110 | ) | | (732,424 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – CONTINUED
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 3,248,007 | | | $ | 1,056,315 | | | $ | 1,108,156 | |
Repayments of borrowings | (1,584,243) | | | (1,067,564) | | | (2,718,987) | |
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with defeasance of mortgage payable | (973,729) | | | — | | | (407,126) | |
Distributions to Vornado | (406,109) | | | (827,319) | | | (503,785) | |
Redemption of preferred units | (300,000) | | | — | | | (893) | |
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred units | 291,153 | | | 291,182 | | | — | |
Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (190,876) | | | (91,514) | | | (80,194) | |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | (65,880) | | | (64,271) | | | (50,131) | |
Debt issuance costs | (51,184) | | | (10,901) | | | (15,588) | |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 4,052 | | | 100,094 | | | 17,871 | |
Repurchase of Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (1,567) | | | (137) | | | (8,692) | |
Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 899 | | | 5,862 | | | 6,903 | |
Moynihan Train Hall reimbursement from Empire State Development | — | | | 395,051 | | | 438,935 | |
Prepayment penalty on redemption of senior unsecured notes due 2022 | — | | | — | | | (22,058) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (29,477) | | | (213,202) | | | (2,235,589) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 199,982 | | | 123,238 | | | 890,226 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,730,369 | | | 1,607,131 | | | 716,905 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,930,351 | | | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 1,624,482 | | | $ | 1,515,012 | | | $ | 570,916 | |
Restricted cash at beginning of period | 105,887 | | | 92,119 | | | 145,989 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | | | $ | 716,905 | |
| | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,760,225 | | | $ | 1,624,482 | | | $ | 1,515,012 | |
Restricted cash at end of period | 170,126 | | | 105,887 | | | 92,119 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,930,351 | | | $ | 1,730,369 | | | $ | 1,607,131 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 1,055,872 |
| | $ | 2,403,898 |
| | $ | 4,468,872 |
|
Repayments of borrowings | (631,681 | ) | | (1,894,990 | ) | | (2,936,578 | ) |
Distributions to Vornado | (496,490 | ) | | (475,961 | ) | | (474,751 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties ($275,000 plus The Bartlett financing proceeds less transaction costs and other mortgage items) | (416,237 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Proceeds from issuance of preferred units | 309,609 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (109,697 | ) | | (130,590 | ) | | (102,866 | ) |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | (64,516 | ) | | (80,137 | ) | | (80,578 | ) |
Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 29,712 |
| | 8,269 |
| | 16,779 |
|
Debt issuance costs | (12,325 | ) | | (42,157 | ) | | (66,554 | ) |
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs | (3,217 | ) | | — |
| | (15,000 | ) |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 1,044 |
| | 11,950 |
| | 51,975 |
|
Repurchase of Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (418 | ) | | (186 | ) | | (7,473 | ) |
Redemption of preferred units | — |
| | (246,250 | ) | | — |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the spin-off of Urban Edge Properties | — |
| | — |
| | (234,967 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (338,344 | ) | | (446,154 | ) | | 618,859 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 315,481 |
| | (344,184 | ) | | 558,526 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,599,331 |
| | 1,943,515 |
| | 1,384,989 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,914,812 |
| | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 1,501,027 |
| | $ | 1,835,707 |
| | $ | 1,198,477 |
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Restricted cash at beginning of period | 95,032 |
| | 99,943 |
| | 168,447 |
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Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at beginning of period | 3,272 |
| | 7,865 |
| | 18,065 |
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Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
| | $ | 1,384,989 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,817,655 |
| | 1,501,027 |
| | 1,835,707 |
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Restricted cash at end of period | 97,157 |
| | 95,032 |
| | 99,943 |
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Restricted cash included in discontinued operations at end of period | — |
| | 3,272 |
| | 7,865 |
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Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,914,812 |
| | $ | 1,599,331 |
| | $ | 1,943,515 |
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Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $43,071, $29,584 and $48,539 | $ | 338,983 |
| | $ | 368,762 |
| | $ | 376,620 |
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Cash payments for income taxes | $ | 6,727 |
| | $ | 9,716 |
| | $ | 8,287 |
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Non-cash distribution to JBG SMITH Properties: | | | | | |
Assets | $ | 3,432,738 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Liabilities | (1,414,186 | ) | | — |
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Equity | (2,018,552 | ) | | — |
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Reclassification of Series G and Series I cumulative redeemable preferred units to liabilities upon call for redemption | 455,514 |
| | — |
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Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | 268,494 |
| | (26,251 | ) | | 192,464 |
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Loan receivable established upon the spin-off of JBG SMITH Properties | 115,630 |
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Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 102,976 |
| | 120,564 |
| | 122,711 |
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Write-off of fully depreciated assets | (58,810 | ) | | (305,679 | ) | | (167,250 | ) |
(Reduction) increase in unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities | (20,951 | ) | | 52,057 |
| | (55,326 | ) |
Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the disposition of Skyline properties: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — |
| | (189,284 | ) | | — |
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Mortgage payable, net | — |
| | (690,263 | ) | | — |
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Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the deconsolidation of investments that were previously consolidated: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — |
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Mortgage payable, net | — |
| | (290,418 | ) | | — |
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Non-cash distribution of Urban Edge Properties: | | | | | |
Assets | — |
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| | 1,699,289 |
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Liabilities | — |
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| | (1,469,659 | ) |
Equity | — |
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| | (229,630 | ) |
Transfer of interest in real estate to Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust | — |
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| | (145,313 | ) |
Class A units issued in connection with acquisition | — |
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| | 80,000 |
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Financing assumed in acquisition | — |
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| | 62,000 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | |
Cash payments for interest, excluding capitalized interest of $38,320, $40,855 and $67,980 | $ | 188,587 | | | $ | 210,052 | | | $ | 283,613 | |
Cash payments for income taxes | $ | 9,155 | | | $ | 15,105 | | | $ | 59,834 | |
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Marketable securities transferred in connection with the defeasance of mortgage payable | $ | (973,729) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (407,126) | |
Defeasance of mortgage payable | 950,000 | | | — | | | 390,000 | |
Increase in assets and liabilities resulting from the consolidation of One Park Avenue: | | | | | |
Real estate | 566,013 | | | — | | | — | |
Identified intangible assets | 139,545 | | | — | | | — | |
Mortgages payable | 525,000 | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred revenue | 18,884 | | | — | | | — | |
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 291,690 | | | 117,641 | | | 109,975 | |
Write-off of fully depreciated assets | (123,537) | | | (189,250) | | | (122,813) | |
Reclassification of assets held for sale (included in "other assets") | 80,005 | | | — | | | — | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | (76,073) | | | 344,043 | | | 70,810 | |
Decrease (increase) in accumulated other comprehensive loss due to change in fair value of consolidated interest rate swaps | 51,337 | | | (29,972) | | | (47,885) | |
Reclassification of condominium units from "development costs and construction in progress" to "220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale" | 16,014 | | | 388,280 | | | 1,311,468 | |
Decrease in assets and liabilities resulting from the deconsolidation of Moynihan Train Hall: | | | | | |
Real estate, net | — | | | (1,291,804) | | | — | |
Moynihan Train Hall Obligation | — | | | (1,291,804) | | | — | |
Investments received in exchange for transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | | | | | |
Preferred equity | — | | | — | | | 2,327,750 | |
Common equity | — | | | — | | | 1,449,495 | |
Lease liabilities arising from the recognition of right-of-use assets | — | | | — | | | 526,866 | |
Special dividend/distribution declared and payable on January 15, 2020 | — | | | — | | | 398,292 | |
Recognition of negative basis related to the sale of our investment in 330 Madison Avenue | — | | | — | | | 60,052 | |
Amounts related to our investment in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust reclassified from "investments in partially owned entities" and "accumulated other comprehensive loss" to "marketable securities" upon conversion of operating partnership units to common shares | — | | | — | | | 54,962 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
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1. | 1. Organization and Business |
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders isare dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 93.5%92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2017.2021. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean, collectively, Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We currently own all or portions of:
New York:
•67 Manhattan operating properties consisting of:
20.3•20.6 million square feet of Manhattan office space in 3632 of the properties;
•2.7 million square feet of Manhattan street retail space in 7160 of the properties;
2,009•1,674 units in twelve8 Manhattan residential properties;
The 1,700 room•Multiple development sites, including Hotel Pennsylvania located on Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street in the heart of the Penn Plaza district; andPennsylvania;
•A 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns seven6 properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, including 731 Lexington Avenue, the 1.31.1 million square foot Bloomberg, L.P. headquarters building.building, and The Alexander, a 312-unit apartment tower in Queens;
•Signage throughout the Penn District and Times Square; and
•Building Maintenance Services LLC ("BMS"), a wholly owned subsidiary, which provides cleaning and security services for our buildings and third parties.
Other Real Estate and Related Investments:
•The 3.7 million square foot theMART in Chicago;
•A 70% controlling interest in 555 California Street, a three-building3-building office complex in San Francisco’s financial district aggregating 1.8 million square feet, known as the Bank of America Center;feet;
•A 25.0%25% interest in Vornado Capital Partners, our real estate fund.fund (the "Fund"). We are the general partner and investment manager of the fund;
A 32.5% interest in Toys “R” Us, Inc. (“Toys”), whichfund. The fund is in Chapter 11 bankruptcywind-down; and carried at zero in our consolidated balance sheets; and
•Other real estate and other investments.
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2. | 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vornado and the Operating Partnership and their consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company amounts have been eliminated. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
In May 2014,March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”("FASB") issued an update (“("ASU 2014-09”2020-04") establishing Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”)848, Reference Rate Reform. ASU 2014-09,2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and may be elected over time as amended by subsequent ASUsreference rate reform activities occur. We have elected to apply the hedge accounting expedients related to probability and the assessments of effectiveness for future LIBOR-indexed cash flows to assume that the index upon which future hedged transactions will be based matches the index on the topic, establishes a single comprehensive model for entitiescorresponding derivatives. Application of these expedients preserves the presentation of derivatives consistent with past presentation. We continue to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes mostevaluate the impact of the existing revenue recognition guidance. This standard, which is effective for interimguidance and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2017, requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and also requires certainmay apply other elections as applicable as additional disclosures. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach, which requires applying the new standard to all existing contracts not yet completed as of the effective date and recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We have completed our evaluation of the standard’s impact on our revenue streams. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-01”) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities to ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. While the adoption of this standard requires us to continue to measure “marketable securities” at fair value at each reporting date, the changes in fair value will be recognized in current period earnings as opposed to “other comprehensive income (loss).” As a result, on January 1, 2018 we will record an increase to retained earnings of $109,553,000 to recognize the unrealized gains previously recorded within “accumulated other comprehensive income”. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our marketable securities will be recorded to “interest and other investment income, net”.market occur.
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In February 2016,August 2020, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2016-02"2020-06") to ASC Topic 842, Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation Debt - Debt with Conversion and disclosure of leases for both lesseesOther Options (Subtopic 470-20) and lessors.Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase. Lessees are required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. Lessees will recognize expense based on the effective interest method for finance leases or on a straight-line basis for operating leases. The accounting applied by the lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under the existing lease standard. We are currently evaluating the overall impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements and believe that the standard will more significantly impact2020-06 simplifies the accounting for leases in which we are a lessee. We have aconvertible instruments by reducing the number of ground leasesaccounting models for which we will be required to record a right-of-use assetconvertible debt instruments and lease liability equal to the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments, and will continue to recognize expense on a straight-line basis upon adoption of this standard. Under ASU 2016-02, initial direct costs for both lessees and lessors would include only those costsconvertible preferred stock, removes certain settlement conditions that are incrementalrequired for equity contracts to qualify for the arrangementderivative scope exception and would not have been incurred ifalso simplifies the lease had not been obtained. As a result, we may no longer be able to capitalize internal leasing costs and instead may be required to expense these costs as incurred. diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas.ASU 2016-022020-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and will elect to use the practical expedients provided by this standard.
In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-09”) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting to ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. ASU 2016-09 amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 was effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this update as of January 1, 2017 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-15”) Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments to ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-15 clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows to reduce diversity in practice with respect to (i) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (ii) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, (iii) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (iv) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, (v) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, (vi) distributions received from equity method investees, (vii) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (viii) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2016-15 effective January 1, 2017, with retrospective application to our consolidated statements of cash flows. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 impacted our classification of distributions received from equity method investees and debt extinguishment costs. We selected the nature of earnings approach for classifying distributions. Under this approach, the distributions from equity method investees are classified on the basis of the nature of the activity of the investee that generated the distribution. The retrospective application of ASU 2016-15 resulted in (i) the reclassification of certain distributions between distributions of income from partially owned entities and distributions of capital from partially owned entities, and (ii) the reclassification of debt extinguishment costs as a financing cash outflow, which reduced net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in investing activities by $2,668,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and increased net cash provided by operating activities by $1,801,000, reduced net cash used in investing activities by $13,199,000 and reduced net cash provided by financing activities by $15,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015.
In November 2016, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2016-18”) Restricted Cash to ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents will be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning of period and end of period balances on the statement of cash flows upon adoption of this standard. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2016-18 effective January 1, 2017, with retrospective application to our consolidated statements of cash flows. Accordingly, the consolidated statements of cash flows present a reconciliation of the changes in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Restricted cash primarily consists of security deposits, cash restricted for the purposes of facilitating a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange, cash restricted in connection with our deferred compensation plan and cash escrowed under loan agreements for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance and capital improvements.
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In February 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-05”) Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets to ASC Subtopic 610-20, Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. ASU 2017-05 clarifies the scope of recently established guidance on nonfinancial asset derecognition, as well as the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. This update conforms the derecognition guidance on nonfinancial assets with the model for transactions in ASC 606. ASU 2017-05 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2018 is not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-09”) Scope of Modification Accounting to ASC 718. ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in ASC 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2018 is not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2017-12”) Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). ASU 2017-12 amends the hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements in ASC 815. The update is intended to more closely align hedge accounting with companies’ risk management strategies, simplify the application of hedge accounting and increase transparency as to the scope and results of hedge programs. ASU 2017-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018,2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-122020-06 on our consolidated financial statements, but do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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In July 2021, the FASB issued an update ("ASU 2021-05") Lessors - Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments to ASC Topic 842, Leases ("ASC 842").ASU 2021-05 provides additional ASC 842 classification guidance as it relates to a lessor's accounting for certain leases with variable lease payments. ASU 2021-05 requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable payments that do not depend on an index or rate as an operating lease if either a sales-type lease or direct financing lease classification would trigger a day-one loss. ASU 2021-05 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2021-05 on our consolidated financial statements, but do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Significant Accounting Policies
Real Estate: Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Betterments, major renewals and certain costs directly related to the improvement and leasing of real estate are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. For redevelopment of existing operating properties, the net book value of the existing property under redevelopment plus the cost for the construction and improvements incurred in connection with the redevelopment, including interest and debt expense, are capitalized to the extent the capitalized costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property when complete. If the cost of the redeveloped property, including the net book value of the existing property, exceeds the estimated fair value of the redeveloped property, the excess is charged to expense. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of these assets which range from 7 to 40 years. Tenant allowances are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful lives of the assets. Additions to real estate include interest and debt expense capitalized during construction of $48,231,000 and $30,343,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that meetsdo not meet the criteriadefinition of a business under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), weare accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will 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 related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price based on these assessments which are on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions. We record acquired intangible assets (including acquired above-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired intangible liabilities (including below–market leases) at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. We amortize identified intangibles that have finite lives over the period they are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the property or business acquired.
Our properties, including any related right-of-use ("ROU") assets and intangible assets, are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows, anticipated holding periods, or market conditions change, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. The evaluationEstimates of anticipatedfuture cash flows isare subjective and isare based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, and capital requirements, capitalization rates and discount rates that could differ materially from actual results. Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
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Partially Owned Entities:We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. In determining whether we have a controlling financial interest in a partially owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, we consider (i) whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whetherin which we are the primary beneficiary.beneficiary or (ii) whether the entity is a voting interest entity in which we have a majority of the voting interests of the entity. We are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We generally do not control a partially owned entity if the entity is not considered a VIE and the approval of all of the partners/members is contractually required with respect to decisions that most significantly impact the performance of the partially owned entity. This includes decisions regarding operating/capital budgets, and the placement of new or additional financing secured by the assets of the venture, among others. We account for investments under the equity method when the requirements for consolidation are not met, and we have significant influence over the operations of the investee. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions each period. Investments that do not qualify for consolidation or equity method accounting are accounted for under the cost method.
Investments in unconsolidated partially owned entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded when there is a decline in the fair value below the carrying value and we conclude such decline is other-than-temporary. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods, ability to hold, and available information at the time the analyses are prepared. In
220 Central Park South Condominium Units Ready For Sale: Our 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") residential condominium units are reclassified from "development costs and construction in progress" to "220 Central Park South condominium units ready for sale" upon receipt of the years endedunit's temporary certificate of occupancy. These units are substantially complete and ready for sale. Each unit is carried at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. We have used the relative sales value method to allocate costs to individual condominium units. GAAP income is recognized when legal title transfers upon closing of the condominium unit sales and is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 2015, we recognized non-cash impairment losses on investments in partially owned entities aggregating $44,465,000, $20,290,000 and $21,260,000, respectively.2020, none of the 220 CPS condominium units ready for sale had a carrying value that exceeded fair value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities. The majority of our cash and cash equivalents consists of (i) deposits at major commercial banks, which may at times exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limit, (ii) United States Treasury Bills, and (iii) Certificate of Deposits placed through an Account Registry Service (“CDARS”). Service.
Restricted Cash: Restricted cash consists of security deposits, cash restricted for the purposes of facilitating a Section 1031 Like-Kind exchange, cash restricted in connection with our deferred compensation plan and cash escrowed under loan agreements, including for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance and capital improvements.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: We periodically evaluate the collectability of amounts due from tenants and maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required payments under the lease agreements. We also maintain an allowance for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents. These receivables arise from earnings recognized in excess of amounts currently due under the lease agreements. Management exercises judgment in establishing these allowances and considers payment history and current credit status in developing these estimates. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had $5,526,000 and $6,708,000, respectively, in allowances for doubtful accounts. In addition, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had $954,000 and $1,913,000, respectively, in allowances for receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents.
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Deferred Charges: Direct financing costs are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related agreements as a component of interest expense. Direct and incremental costs related to successful leasing activities are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the related leases. All other deferred charges are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, in accordance with the terms of the agreements to which they relate.
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Revenue Recognition: We
•Rental revenues include revenues from the leasing of space at our properties to tenants, revenues from the Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021), trade shows, tenant services and parking garage revenues.
•Revenues from the leasing of space at our properties to tenants includes (i) lease components, including fixed and variable lease payments, and nonlease components which include reimbursement of common area maintenance expenses, and (ii) reimbursement of real estate taxes and insurance expenses. As lessor, we have elected to combine the following revenue sourceslease and revenue recognition policies:nonlease components of our operating lease agreements and account for the components as a single lease component in accordance with ASC 842.
Base Rent — income arising•Revenues from tenant leases. These rentsfixed lease payments for operating leases in our portfolio are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related leases on a straight-line basis which includes the effectslease, together with renewal options that are reasonably certain of rent steps and rent abatements under the leases.being exercised. We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space and the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In addition,
•Revenue derived from the reimbursement of real estate taxes, insurance expenses and common area maintenance expenses are generally recognized in circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements thatthe same period as the related expenses are owned by the tenant, weincurred.
•We recognize the allowanceamortization of acquired below-market leases as an increase to rental revenues and amortization of acquired above-market leases as a reduction ofdecrease to rental revenue on a straight-line basisrevenues over the term of the lease.lease (see Note 8 - Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities).
Percentage Rent — income arising from retail tenant leases that is contingent upon tenant sales exceeding defined thresholds. These rents are recognized only after the contingency has been removed (i.e., when tenant sales thresholds have been achieved).
•Hotel Revenue — incomerevenues arising from the operation of the Hotel Pennsylvania, which we permanently closed on April 5, 2021, consists of roomsroom revenue, food and beverage revenue, and banquet revenue. Income is recognized when rooms are occupied. Food and beverage and banquet revenueRoom revenues are recognized when the services have been rendered.rooms are made available for the guest, in accordance with ASC 842.
•Trade Shows Revenue — incomeshows revenues arising from the operation of trade shows including rentalsis primarily booth rentals. These revenues are recognized upon the occurrence of booths. This revenue is recognizedthe trade shows when the trade shows have occurred.show booths are made available for use by the exhibitors, in accordance with ASC 842.
Expense Reimbursements — revenue arising•Tenant services revenues arises from tenant leases which provide for the recovery of all or a portion of the operating expensessub-metered electric, elevator, trash removal and real estate taxes of the respective property. This revenue isother services provided to tenants at their request. These revenues are recognized in the same periods as the expensesservices are incurred.transferred in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606").
•Parking garage revenues arise from the operations of our parking facilities which charge a hourly or monthly fee to provide parking services. These revenues are recognized as the services are transferred in accordance with ASC 606.
Management, Leasing•Fee and Other Fees —other income includes management, leasing and other revenue arising from contractual agreements with third parties or with partially owned entities.entities and includes BMS cleaning, engineering and security services. This revenue is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.transferred in accordance with ASC 606.
Derivative InstrumentsWe evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and Hedging Activities: ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, as amended, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, our derivative instruments consisted of three interest rate swaps. We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting forrecognize changes in the fair valuecollectability assessment of derivatives depends onour operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status and publicly available information about the intended usefinancial condition of the derivativetenant, the impact of COVID-19 on tenants' businesses, and other factors. Tenant receivables, including receivables arising from the resulting designation. Derivatives usedstraight-lining of rents, are written off when management deems that the collectability of substantially all future lease payments from a specific lease is not probable of collection, at which point, the Company will limit future rental revenues to hedgecash received.
We have made a policy election in accordance with the exposureFASB Staff Q&A which provides relief in accounting for leases during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing us to changescontinue recognizing rental revenue on a straight-line basis for rent deferrals, with no impact to revenue recognition, and to recognize rent abatements as a reduction to rental revenue in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.
For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (loss) (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.
period granted.
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Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Taxes:Vornado operates in a manner intended to enable it to continue to qualify as a REIT under Sections 856‑860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Under those sections, a REIT which distributes at least 90%of its REIT taxable income as a dividend to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. Vornado distributes to its shareholders 100%of its REIT taxable income and therefore, no provision for Federal income taxes is required. Dividends distributed for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, were characterized, for federal income tax purposes, as 84.2% ordinary income under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code and 15.8% qualified dividend income (taxed as long-term capital gain). Dividends distributed for the year ended December 31, 2020, were characterized, for federal income tax purposes, as ordinary income. Dividends distributed for the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, were characterized, for federal income tax purposes, as 83.5%62.1% ordinary income and 16.5%37.9% long-term capital gain. Dividends distributed for the year ended December 31, 2015, were characterized, for federal income tax purposes, as long-term capital gain income.
The Operating Partnership’s partners are required to report their respective share of taxable income on their individual tax returns. We have elected to treat certain consolidated subsidiaries, and may in the future elect to treat newly formed subsidiaries, as taxable REIT subsidiaries pursuant to an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that became effective January 1, 2001. Taxable REIT subsidiaries may participate in non-real estate related activities and/or perform non-customary services for tenants and are subject to Federal and State income tax at regular corporate tax rates. OurFarley Office and Retail, our 220 CPS condominium project and the operations of Hotel Pennsylvania, prior to its closure, are held through taxable REIT subsidiaries had a combined current income tax expensesubsidiaries.
As of approximately $7,202,000, $7,946,000 and $8,322,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021 and 2015, respectively, and have immaterial differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
At December 31, 2017 and 2016,2020, our taxable REIT subsidiaries had deferred tax assets, related to net operating loss carryforwards of $66,535,000valuation allowances, of $8,582,000 and $98,013,000,$15,017,000, respectively, whichand are included in “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2015, there was a full valuation allowance against theseAs of December 31, 2021 and 2020, our taxable REIT subsidiaries had deferred tax liabilities of $40,591,000 and $29,348,000, respectively, which are included in "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets. The deferred tax assets because we had not determined that it is more-likely-than-not that we would use theand liabilities relate to net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income. In our quarter ended June 30, 2015, based upon residential condominium unit sales, among other factors, we concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that we will generate sufficient taxable income to realize these deferredcarry forwards and temporary differences between the book and tax assets. Accordingly, inbasis of assets and liabilities.
For the year ended December 31, 2015,2021, we reversed $90,030,000recognized $10,496,000 of the allowance for deferred tax assets and recognized an income tax benefit in our consolidated statements of income. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act includes numerous changes in existing tax law, including a permanent reduction in the federal corporate incomebased on an effective tax rate from 35% to 21%of approximately (5.3)%. The rate reduction takes effect on January 1, 2018. As a resultFor the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $36,630,000 and $103,439,000 of the reduction of federal corporate income tax rates, we decreased the value of our taxable REIT subsidiaries' deferred tax assets which resulted in additional income tax expense, respectively, based on effective tax rates of $34,800,000approximately (8.6)% and 3.0%, respectively. Income tax benefit (expense) recorded in each of the years primarily relates to our consolidated taxable REIT subsidiaries, and certain state, local, and franchise taxes. The year ended December 31, 2017.
2021 included $27,910,000 of income tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries, $10,868,000 of income tax expense resulting from book to tax differences (primarily straight-line rent adjustments and depreciation) on our investment in Farley Office and Retail and $5,711,000 of income tax expense recognized on the sale of 220 CPS condominium units. The years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, included$49,221,000 and $101,828,000, respectively, of income tax expense recognized on the sale of 220 CPS condominium units. The Company has no uncertain tax positions recognized as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The following table reconciles netOperating Partnership’s partners are required to report their respective share of taxable income on their individual tax returns.
The estimated taxable income attributable to Vornado common shareholders to estimated taxable income(unaudited) for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 2015.2019 was approximately $413,026,000, $419,812,000, and $917,162,000, respectively. The book to tax differences between net income (loss) and estimated taxable income primarily result from differences in the income recognition or deductibility of depreciation and amortization, gain or loss from the sale of real estate and other capital transactions, impairment losses, straight-line rent adjustments, stock option expense and repairs expense related to the tangible property regulations.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net income attributable to Vornado common shareholders | $ | 162,017 |
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Book to tax differences (unaudited): | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 213,083 |
| | 302,092 |
| | 227,297 |
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Impairment losses | 49,062 |
| | 170,332 |
| | 20,281 |
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Straight-line rent adjustments | (36,696 | ) | | (137,941 | ) | | (144,727 | ) | |
Tax expense related to the reduction of the value of our taxable REIT subsidiaries' deferred tax assets | 32,663 |
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Sale of real estate and other capital transactions | 11,991 |
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Vornado stock options | (6,383 | ) | | (3,593 | ) | | (8,278 | ) | |
Earnings of partially owned entities | (3,054 | ) | | (149,094 | ) | | (5,299 | ) | |
Net gain on extinguishment of Skyline properties debt | — |
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Tangible property regulations | — |
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Other, net | 25,057 |
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Estimated taxable income (unaudited) | $ | 447,740 |
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The net basis of Vornado’s assets and liabilities for tax reporting purposes is approximately $2.0$2.6 billion lower than the amounts reported in Vornado’s consolidated balance sheet atas of December 31, 2017.
2021.
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3. Revenue Recognition
Below is a summary of our revenues by segment. Additional financial information related to these reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is set forth in Note 23 - Segment Information.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | New York | | Other | |
Property rentals | $ | 1,354,209 | | | $ | 1,071,816 | | | $ | 282,393 | | |
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Trade shows(1) | 19,482 | | | — | | | 19,482 | | |
Lease revenues(2) | 1,373,691 | | | 1,071,816 | | | 301,875 | | |
Tenant services | 37,449 | | | 26,048 | | | 11,401 | | |
Parking revenues | 13,391 | | | 11,370 | | | 2,021 | | |
Rental revenues | 1,424,531 | | | 1,109,234 | | | 315,297 | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 119,780 | | | 126,891 | | | (7,111) | | (3) |
Management and leasing fees | 11,725 | | | 12,177 | | | (452) | | |
Other income | 33,174 | | | 9,297 | | | 23,877 | | |
Fee and other income | 164,679 | | | 148,365 | | | 16,314 | | |
Total revenues | 1,589,210 | | | 1,257,599 | | | 331,611 | | |
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See notes on following page.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | New York | | Other | |
Property rentals(4) | $ | 1,323,347 | | | $ | 1,051,009 | | | $ | 272,338 | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania(5) | 8,741 | | | 8,741 | | | — | | |
Trade shows(1) | 11,303 | | | — | | | 11,303 | | |
Lease revenues(2) | 1,343,391 | | | 1,059,750 | | | 283,641 | | |
Tenant services | 34,244 | | | 23,750 | | | 10,494 | | |
Rental revenues | 1,377,635 | | | 1,083,500 | | | 294,135 | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 105,536 | | | 112,112 | | | (6,576) | | (3) |
Management and leasing fees | 19,416 | | | 19,508 | | | (92) | | |
Other income | 25,364 | | | 6,628 | | | 18,736 | | |
Fee and other income | 150,316 | | | 138,248 | | | 12,068 | | |
Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | | | $ | 1,221,748 | | | $ | 306,203 | | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 | |
| Total | | New York | | Other | |
Property rentals(4) | $ | 1,589,539 | | | $ | 1,300,385 | | | $ | 289,154 | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | 89,594 | | | 89,594 | | | — | | |
Trade shows | 40,577 | | | — | | | 40,577 | | |
Lease revenues(2) | 1,719,710 | | | 1,389,979 | | | 329,731 | | |
Tenant services | 47,512 | | | 35,011 | | | 12,501 | | |
Rental revenues | 1,767,222 | | | 1,424,990 | | | 342,232 | | |
BMS cleaning fees | 124,674 | | | 133,358 | | | (8,684) | | (3) |
Management and leasing fees | 13,542 | | | 13,694 | | | (152) | | |
Other income | 19,262 | | | 5,818 | | | 13,444 | | |
Fee and other income | 157,478 | | | 152,870 | | | 4,608 | | |
Total revenues | $ | 1,924,700 | | | $ | 1,577,860 | | | $ | 346,840 | | |
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(1)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(2)The components of lease revenues were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Fixed billings | $ | 1,277,645 | | | $ | 1,292,174 | | | $ | 1,531,917 | |
Variable billings | 108,850 | | | 126,907 | | | 199,291 | |
Total contractual operating lease billings | 1,386,495 | | | 1,419,081 | | | 1,731,208 | |
Adjustment for straight-line rents and amortization of acquired below-market leases and other, net | (5,109) | | | (12,486) | | | 5,739 | |
Less: write-off of straight-line rent and tenant receivables deemed uncollectible | (7,695) | | | (63,204) | | | (17,237) | |
Lease revenues | $ | 1,373,691 | | | $ | 1,343,391 | | | $ | 1,719,710 | |
(3)Represents the elimination of theMART and 555 California Street BMS cleaning fees which are included as income in the New York segment.
(4)Reduced by $63,204 and $17,237 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for the write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible (primarily write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents).
(5)We temporarily closed the Hotel Pennsylvania on April 1, 2020 and on April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the hotel and plan to develop an office tower on the site.
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4. Real Estate Fund Investments
We are the general partner and investment manager of Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) and own a 25.0% interest in the Fund.Fund, which had an initial eight-year term ending February 2019. On January 29, 2018, by unanimous consent of the Fund's limited partners, the Fund's term was extended to February 2023. The Fund had aFund's three-year investment period that ended in July 2013. During the investment period, the Fund was our exclusive investment vehicle for all investments that fit within its investment parameters, as defined. The Fund is accounted for under ASC Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC 946”) and its investments are reported on its balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized in earnings. We consolidate the accounts of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.
We are also the general partner and investment manager of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture (the “Crowne Plaza Joint Venture”) and own a 57.1% interest in the joint venture which owns the 24.7%24.3% interest in the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel not owned by the Fund. The Crowne Plaza Joint Venture is also accounted for under ASC 946 and we consolidate the accounts of the joint venture into our consolidated financial statements, retaining the fair value basis of accounting.
At On June 9, 2020, the joint venture between the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture defaulted on the $274,355,000 non-recourse loan on the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel. The interest-only loan, which bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 3.69% (3.79% as of December 31, 2017,2021) and provides for additional default interest of 3.00%, was scheduled to mature on July 9, 2020.
On April 12, 2021, the Fund defaulted on the $82,750,000 non-recourse loan on 1100 Lincoln Road. The interest-only loan currently bears interest at a floating rate of prime plus 1.40% (4.65% as of December 31, 2021) and provides for additional default interest of 3.00%. The loan was scheduled to mature on July 27, 2021.
On December 7, 2021, the Fund completed the sale of the retail condominium located at 501 Broadway for $27,500,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $6,346,000 net loss.
As of December 31, 2021, we had five3 real estate fund investments through the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint Venture with an aggregate fair value of $354,804,000, or $98,189,000 in excess of$7,730,000, $328,055,000 below cost, and had remaining unfunded commitments of $117,872,000,$28,465,000, of which our share was $34,502,000. At$8,849,000. As of December 31, 2016,2020, we had six4 real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $462,132,000.$3,739,000.
Below is a summary of income (loss) income from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza Joint VentureVenture.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,445 | | | $ | (220) | | | $ | 2,027 | | |
Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | | | (226,107) | | | (106,109) | | |
Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | | | — | | | — | | |
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Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | | | (226,327) | | | (104,082) | | |
Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (7,309) | | | 163,213 | | | 55,274 | | |
Income (loss) from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | (63,114) | | | $ | (48,808) | | |
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5. Investments in Partially Owned Entities
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV
As of December 31, 2021, we own a 51.5% common interest in a joint venture ("Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV") which owns interests in properties located at 640 Fifth Avenue, 655 Fifth Avenue, 666 Fifth Avenue, 689 Fifth Avenue, 697-703 Fifth Avenue, 1535 Broadway and 1540 Broadway (collectively, the "Properties"). The remaining 48.5% common interest in the joint venture is owned by a group of institutional investors (the "Investors"). Our 51.5% common interest in the joint venture represents an effective 51.0% interest in the Properties. The 48.5% common interest in the joint venture owned by the Investors represents an effective 47.2% interest in the Properties.
We also own $1.828 billion of preferred equity security interests in certain of the properties. The preferred equity has an annual coupon of 4.25% through April 2024, increasing to 4.75% for the subsequent five years endedand thereafter at a formulaic rate. It can be redeemed under certain conditions on a tax deferred basis.
As of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net investment income | $ | 18,507 |
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Net realized gains on exited investments | 36,078 |
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Previously recorded unrealized gain on exited investments | (25,538 | ) | | (14,254 | ) | | (23,279 | ) |
Net unrealized (loss) gain on held investments | (25,807 | ) | | (41,162 | ) | | 54,995 |
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Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 3,240 |
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Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (14,044 | ) | | 2,560 |
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(Loss) income from real estate fund investments attributable to the Operating Partnership(1) | (10,804 | ) | | (21,042 | ) | | 33,964 |
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(Loss) income from real estate fund investments attributable to Vornado | $ | (10,131 | ) | | $ | (19,772 | ) | | $ | 31,953 |
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On September 29, 2017,2021, the Fund completedcarrying amount of our investment in the salejoint venture was less than our share of 800 Corporate Pointethe equity in Culver City, CA for $148,000,000. From the inceptionnet assets of the joint venture by approximately $387,402,000, the basis difference primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020. Substantially all of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $35,620,000 net gain.
On July 27, 2017, the Fund completed a $100,000,000 loan facility for the refinancing of 1100 Lincoln Road, a 130,000 square foot retail and theater property in Miami, Florida. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 2.40% (3.76% at December 31, 2017), matures in July 2020 with two one-year extension options. At closing, the fund drew $82,750,000, and subject to property performance, may borrow up to $17,250,000 of additional proceeds within the first 18 monthsbasis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the loan term. The property was previously encumbered byfair values of Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as a $66,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 2.25% which was scheduledreduction to maturedepreciation expense over their estimated useful lives.
Management, Development, Leasing and Other Agreements
We provide various services to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV in August 2017.accordance with management, development, leasing and other agreements, as described on the following page.
On March 25, 2015, the Fund completed the sale of 520 Broadway in Santa Monica, CA for $91,650,000. The Fund realized a $23,768,000 net gain over the holding period.
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Our portfolioFifth Avenue and Times Square JV - continued
We receive an annual fee for managing the Properties equal to 2% of marketable securities is comprisedthe gross revenues from the Properties. In addition, we are entitled to a development fee of equity securities that5% of development costs, plus reimbursement of certain costs, for development projects performed by us. We are classifiedentitled to 1.5% of development costs, plus reimbursement of certain costs, as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are presenteda supervisory fee for development projects not performed by us. We provide leasing services for fees calculated based on a percentage of rents, less any commissions paid to third-party real estate brokers, if applicable. We jointly provide leasing services for the retail space with Crown Retail Services LLC, and exclusively provide leasing services for the office space. We recognized property management fee income, included in "fee and other income" on our consolidated balance sheetsstatements of income, of $4,297,000, $3,982,000 and $3,085,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
BMS, our wholly-owned subsidiary, supervises cleaning, security and engineering services at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses resulting fromcertain of the mark-to-market ofProperties. We recognized income for these securities areservices, included in “other comprehensive income (loss).” We adopted ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018. While the adoption of ASU 2016-01 requires us to continue to measure "marketable securities" at fair value at each reporting date, the changes in fair value will be recognized in current period earnings as opposed to "other comprehensive income (loss)." As a result, on January 1, 2018 we will record an increase to retained earnings of $109,553,000 to recognize the unrealized gains previously recorded within “accumulated other comprehensive income”. Subsequent changes in the fair value of our marketable securities will be recorded to “interest"fee and other investmentincome" on our consolidated statements of income, net”.
of $3,993,000, $3,595,000 and $3,087,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
We evaluate our portfolio of marketable securities for impairment each reporting period. For each ofbelieve, based on comparable fees charged by other real estate companies, that the securities in our portfoliofees described above are consistent with unrealized losses, we review the underlying cause of the decline in value and the estimated recovery period, as well as the severity and duration of the decline. In our evaluation, we consider our ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for us to recover our cost basis. We also evaluate the near-term prospects for each of these investments in relation to the severity and duration of the decline.
Below is a summary of our marketable securities portfolio as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lexington Realty Trust | $ | 178,226 |
| | $ | 72,549 |
| | $ | 105,677 |
| | $ | 199,465 |
| | $ | 72,549 |
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Other | 4,526 |
| | 650 |
| | 3,876 |
| | 4,239 |
| | 650 |
| | 3,589 |
|
| $ | 182,752 |
| | $ | 73,199 |
| | $ | 109,553 |
| | $ | 203,704 |
| | $ | 73,199 |
| | $ | 130,505 |
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market.
Alexander’s,
Inc
As of December 31, 2017,2021, we own 1,654,068 Alexander’s common shares, or approximately 32.4% of Alexander’s common equity. We manage, develop and lease Alexander’s properties pursuant to agreements which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable. As of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, Alexander’s owed us an aggregate of $2,490,000$879,000 and $1,070,000,$1,516,000, respectively, pursuant to such agreements.
On June 4, 2021, Alexander's completed the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York for $10,000,000. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $2,956,000 share of the net gain and also received a $300,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
On October 4, 2021, Alexander's sold its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, for $75,000,000 pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease. The property was encumbered by a $68,000,000 mortgage loan which was repaid at closing of the sale. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $11,620,000 share of the net gain and also received a $750,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
As of December 31, 20172021, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820")) of our investment in Alexander’s, based on Alexander’s December 31, 20172021 closing share price of $395.85,$260.30, was $654,763,000,$430,554,000, or $528,363,000$339,149,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2017,2021, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander’s, excluding amounts owed to us, exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander’s by approximately $39,367,000.$30,081,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander’s common stock acquired over the book value of Alexander’s net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexander’s net income. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
On June 1, 2017, Alexander’s completed a $500,000,000 refinancing of the office portion of 731 Lexington Avenue. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 0.90% (2.38% at December 31, 2017) and matures in June 2020 with four one-year extension options. In connection therewith, Alexander’s purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $500,000,000 that caps LIBOR at a rate of 6.00%. The property was previously encumbered by a $300,000,000 interest-only mortgage at LIBOR plus 0.95% which was scheduled to mature in March 2021.
Management, Development, Leasing and Other Agreements
We receive an annual fee for managing Alexander’s and all of its properties equal to the sum of (i) $2,800,000, (ii) 2% of the gross revenue from the Rego Park II Shopping Center, (iii) $0.50 per square foot of the tenant-occupied office and retail space at 731 Lexington Avenue, and (iv) $306,000,$344,000, escalating at 3% per annum, for managing the common area of 731 Lexington Avenue. In addition, we are entitled to a development fee of 6% of development costs, as defined.
We provide Alexander’s with leasing services for a fee of 3% of rent for the first ten years of a lease term, 2% of rent for the eleventh through twentieth year of a lease term and 1% of rent for the twenty-first through thirtieth year of a lease term, subject to the payment of rents by Alexander’s tenants. In the event third-party real estate brokers are used, our fee increases by 1% and we are responsible for the fees to the third-parties. We are also entitled to a commission upon the sale of any of Alexander’s assets equal to 3% of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales less than $50,000,000, and 1% of gross proceeds, as defined, for asset sales of $50,000,000 or more.
Building Maintenance Services (“BMS”),BMS, our wholly-owned subsidiary, supervises (i) cleaning, engineering and security services at Alexander’s 731 Lexington Avenue property and (ii) security services at Alexander’s Rego Park I, Rego Park II properties and The Alexander apartment tower. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 2015,2019, we recognized $2,678,000, $2,583,000$4,234,000, $3,613,000 and $2,221,000$3,613,000 of income, respectively, for these services.
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Urban Edge Properties (“UE”) (NYSE: UE)
As of December 31, 2017, we own 5,717,184 UE operating partnership units, representingBelow is a 4.5% ownership interest in UE. We account for our investment in UE under the equity method and record our share of UE’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis. In 2017 and 2016, we provided UE with information technology support. UE is providing us with leasing and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell, and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander’s, Rego Park retail assets. As of December 31, 2017, the fair valueschedule of our investmentinvestments in UE, based on UE’s December 31, 2017 closing share price of $25.49, was $145,731,000, or $99,579,000partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | Balance as of December 31, |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Investments: | | | | | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV (see page 90 for details) | 51.5% | | $ | 2,770,633 | | | $ | 2,798,413 | |
Partially owned office buildings/land(1) | Various | | 306,989 | | | 473,285 | |
Alexander’s (see page 91 for details) | 32.4% | | 91,405 | | | 82,902 | |
Other investments(2) | Various | | 128,362 | | | 136,507 | |
| | | $ | 3,297,389 | | | $ | 3,491,107 | |
Investments in partially owned entities included in other liabilities(3): | | | | | |
7 West 34th Street | 53.0% | | $ | (60,918) | | | $ | (55,340) | |
85 Tenth Avenue | 49.9% | | (18,067) | | | (13,080) | |
| | | $ | (78,985) | | | $ | (68,420) | |
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(1)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021, see Note 7 - Acquisitions and Dispositions for details), 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue and others.
(2)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
(3)Our negative basis results from distributions in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.
In 2017, UE issued approximately 20,250,000 operating partnership units related to property acquisitions and public offerings of its common stock. As a result, our ownership interest in UE decreased to 4.5% from 5.4%. In accordance with ASC 323-10-40-1, we account for a unit issuance by an equity method investee as if we had sold a proportionate share of our investment. Accordingly, in 2017, we recorded $21,100,000
Below is a schedule of net gains in connection with these issuances which are included in “incomeincome (loss) from partially owned entities”entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
Our share of net income (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV (see page 90 for details): | | | | | | | | |
Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | | $ | 47,144 | | | $ | 21,063 | | | $ | 31,130 | | |
Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | | | 37,416 | | | 37,357 | | | 27,586 | | |
Non-cash impairment loss | | | — | | | (413,349) | | | — | | |
| | | 84,560 | | | (354,929) | | | 58,716 | | |
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Alexander's (see page 91 for details): | | | | | | | | |
Equity in net income | 32.4% | | 20,116 | | | 13,326 | | (2) | 19,204 | | |
Net gain on sale of land | | | 14,576 | | | — | | | — | | |
Management, leasing and development fees | | | 5,429 | | | 5,309 | | | 4,575 | | |
| | | 40,121 | | | 18,635 | | | 23,779 | | |
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Partially owned office buildings(3) | Various | | 12,057 | | | 12,742 | | | (3,443) | | |
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Other investments(4) | Various | | (6,221) | | | (5,560) | | | (187) | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | $ | 130,517 | | | $ | (329,112) | | | $ | 78,865 | | |
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(1)2021 includes decreases in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year of $17,448, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020(see page 90 for details). 2021 and 2020 include a $13,971 reduction in income related to a Forever 21 lease modification at 1540 Broadway. 2020 also includes $3,125 of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)Includes our $4,846 share of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021, see Note 7 - Acquisitions and Dispositions for details), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza, Urban Edge Properties (sold on our consolidated statements of income.
March 4, 2019), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (“PREIT”) (NYSE: PEI)
As of December 31, 2017, we own 6,250,000 PREIT operating partnership units, representing an 8.0% interest in PREIT. We account(accounted for our investment in PREIT under the equity methodas a marketable security from March 12, 2019 and record our share of PREIT’s net income or losssold on a one-quarter lag basis.
Based on PREIT's September 29, 2017 quarter ended closing share price of $10.49, the market value ("fair value" pursuant to ASC 820) of our investment in PREIT was $65,563,000 or $44,465,000 below our carrying amount as of September 30, 2017. We concluded that our investment in PREIT was "other-than-temporarily" impairedJanuary 23, 2020) and recorded a $44,465,000 non-cash impairment loss on our consolidated statements of income. Our conclusion was based on a sustained trading value of PREIT stock below our carrying amount and our inability to forecast a recovery in the near-term.
As of December 31, 2017, the fair value of our investment in PREIT, based on PREIT’s December 31, 2017 closing share price of $11.89, was $74,313,000, or $7,741,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2017, the carrying amount of our investment in PREIT exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of PREIT by approximately $34,205,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of the fair value of the PREIT operating units received over our share of the book value of PREIT’s net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of PREIT’s assets and liabilities, to real estate (land and buildings). We are amortizing the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in PREIT’s net loss. The basis difference related to the land will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
Moynihan Office Building
In September 2016, our 50.1% joint venture with the Related Companies (“Related”) was designated by Empire State Development (“ESD”), an entity of New York State, to redevelop the historic Farley Post Office building. The building will include a new Moynihan Train Hall and approximately 850,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 120,000 square feet of retail space. On June 15, 2017, the joint venture closed a 99-year, triple-net lease with ESD for the commercial space at the Moynihan Office Building and made a $230,000,000 upfront contribution, of which our share is $115,230,000, towards the construction of the train hall. The lease calls for annual rent payments of $5,000,000 plus payments in lieu of real estate taxes. Simultaneously, the joint venture completed a $271,000,000 loan facility, of which $210,269,000 is outstanding at December 31, 2017. The interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 3.25% (4.64% at December 31, 2017) and matures in June 2019 with two one-year extension options.
The joint venture has also entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.
others.
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Mezzanine Loan – New York
On May 9, 2017, a $150,000,000 mezzanine loan owned by a joint venture in which we had a 33.3% ownership interest was repaid at its maturity and we received our $50,000,000 share. The mezzanine loan earned interest at LIBOR plus 9.42%.
Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC (“Suffolk Downs JV”)
On May 26, 2017, Suffolk Downs JV, a joint venture in which we have a 21.2% equity interest, sold the property comprising the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston, Massachusetts (“Suffolk Downs”) for $155,000,000, which resulted in net proceeds and a net gain to us of $15,314,000. In addition, we were repaid $29,318,000 of principal and $6,129,000 of accrued interest on our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV, resulting in a net gain of $11,373,000.
330 Madison Avenue
On July 19, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 25.0% interest, completed a $500,000,000 refinancing of 330 Madison Avenue, an 845,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The seven-year interest-only loan matures in August 2024 and has a fixed rate of 3.43%. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing $150,000,000 LIBOR plus 1.30% mortgage and closing costs, was approximately $85,000,000.
280 Park Avenue
On August 23, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 50.0% interest, completed a $1.2 billion refinancing of 280 Park Avenue, a 1,250,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 1.73% (3.16% at December 31, 2017) and matures in September 2019 with five one-year extension options. Our share of net proceeds, after repayment of the existing $900,000,000 LIBOR plus 2.00% mortgage and closing costs, was approximately $140,000,000.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. ("Toys")
We own 32.5% of Toys. On September 18, 2017, Toys filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. We carry our Toys investment at zero. Further, we do not hold any debt of Toys and do not guarantee any of Toys’ obligations. For income tax purposes, we carry our investment in Toys at approximately $420,000,000 which could result in a tax deduction in future periods.
50 West 57th Street
On December 13, 2017, the joint venture, in which we have a 50.0% interest, completed a $20,000,000 refinancing of 50 West 57th Street, an 81,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The loan is interest-only at LIBOR plus 1.60% (3.06% at December 31, 2017) and matures in December 2022. The new loan replaced the existing $20,000,000 mortgage which had a fixed rate of 3.50%.
India Real Estate Ventures
During 2017, India Property Fund, in which we had a 36.5% interest, sold its investments. Our share of the aggregate sales price was approximately $23,895,000 which resulted in a financial statement loss of $533,000. In addition, on December 28, 2017, we sold our 25% interest in TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Private Limited for $18,742,000 which resulted in a financial statement gain of $1,885,000, which substantially completes the disposition of our investments in India.
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Below is a schedule summarizing our investments in partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2017 | | As of December 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Investments: | | | | | |
Partially owned office buildings/land(1) | Various | | $ | 504,393 |
| | $ | 681,265 |
|
Alexander’s | 32.4% | | 126,400 |
| | 129,324 |
|
PREIT | 8.0% | | 66,572 |
| | 122,883 |
|
UE | 4.5% | | 46,152 |
| | 24,523 |
|
Other investments(2) | Various | | 313,312 |
| | 420,259 |
|
| | | $ | 1,056,829 |
| | $ | 1,378,254 |
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330 Madison Avenue(3) | 25.0% | | $ | (53,999 | ) | | $ | — |
|
7 West 34th Street(4) | 53.0% | | (47,369 | ) | | (43,022 | ) |
| | | $ | (101,368 | ) | | $ | (43,022 | ) |
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(1) | Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 330 Madison Avenue (in 2016 only - see (3) below), 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue, 61 Ninth Avenue and others. |
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(2) | Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Moynihan Office Building, Toys (which has a carrying amount of zero), 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium and others. |
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(3) | Our negative basis resulted from a refinancing distribution and is included in "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets (in 2017 only). |
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(4) | Our negative basis results from a deferred gain from the sale of a 47.0% ownership interest in the property on May 27, 2016 and is included in "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets. |
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Below is a schedule of net income (loss) from partially owned entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2017 | | As of December 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Our Share of Net Income (Loss): | | | | | | | |
PREIT (see page 126 for details): | | | | | | | |
Non-cash impairment loss | 8.0% | | $ | (44,465 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
Equity in net loss | | | (8,860 | ) | | (5,213 | ) | | (7,450 | ) |
| | | (53,325 | ) | | (5,213 | ) | | (7,450 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
Alexander's (see page 125 for details): | | | | | | | |
Equity in net income | 32.4% | | 25,820 |
| | 27,470 |
| | 24,209 |
|
Management, leasing and development fees | | | 6,033 |
| | 6,770 |
| | 6,869 |
|
| | | 31,853 |
| | 34,240 |
| | 31,078 |
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UE (see page 126 for details): | | | | | | | |
Net gain resulting from UE operating partnership unit issuances | 4.5% | | 21,100 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Equity in net income | | | 5,558 |
| | 5,003 |
| | 2,430 |
|
Management fees | | | 670 |
| | 836 |
| | 1,964 |
|
| | | 27,328 |
| | 5,839 |
| | 4,394 |
|
| | | | | | | |
Partially owned office buildings(1) | Various | | 2,020 |
| | 5,773 |
| | 19,808 |
|
| | | | | | | |
Other investments(2) | Various | | 7,324 |
| | 128,309 |
| | (57,777 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
| | | $ | 15,200 |
| | $ | 168,948 |
| | $ | (9,947 | ) |
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(1) | Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street (in 2017 and 2016 only), 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue (in 2017 only) and others. In 2015, we recognized our $12,800 share of a write-off of a below-market lease liability related to a tenant vacating at 650 Madison Avenue. |
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(2) | Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, Rosslyn Plaza, 50-70 West 93rd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue (in 2016 and 2015 only), 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium, India real estate ventures and others. In 2017, we recognized $26,687 of net gains, comprised of $15,314 representing our share of a net gain on the sale of Suffolk Downs and $11,373 representing the net gain on repayment of our debt investments in Suffolk Downs JV (see page 127 for details). In 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized net losses of $25,414, $41,532 and $37,495, respectively, from our 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium joint venture as a result of our share of depreciation expense. In 2016, the owner of 85 Tenth Avenue completed a 10-year, 4.55% $625,000 refinancing of the property and we received net proceeds of $191,779 in repayment of our existing loans and preferred equity investments. We recognized $160,843 of income and no tax gain as a result of this transaction. In 2016 and 2015, we recognized $13,962 and $14,806, respectively, of non-cash impairment losses related to India real estate ventures. |
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Below is a summary of the debt of our partially owned entities as of December 31, 2017entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | | Maturity | | Weighted Average Interest Rate at December 31, 2021 | | 100% Partially Owned Entities’ Debt at December 31,(1) |
| | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Mortgages Payable: | | | | | | | | | |
Partially owned office buildings(2) | Various | | 2022-2029 | | 2.95% | | $ | 3,348,149 | | | $ | 3,622,572 | |
Alexander's | 32.4% | | 2024-2027 | | 1.43% | | 1,096,544 | | | 1,164,544 | |
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | 51.5% | | 2022-2024 | | 2.61% | | 950,000 | | | 950,000 | |
Other(3) | Various | | 2022-2026 | | 3.67% | | 1,292,012 | | | 1,288,265 | |
(1)All amounts are non-recourse to us except (i) the $500,000 mortgage loan on 640 Fifth Avenue, included in the Fifth Avenue and 2016. Times Square JV, and (ii) the $300,000 mortgage loan on 7 West 34th Street.
(2)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others. |
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(Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2017 | | Maturity | | Interest Rate at December 31, 2017 | | 100% Partially Owned Entities’ Debt at December 31, (1) |
| | | | 2017 | | 2016 |
Partially owned office buildings(2): | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable | Various | | 2019-2026 | | 3.76% | | 3,934,894 |
| | 3,227,053 |
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PREIT: | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable | 8.0% | | 2018-2025 | | 3.61% | | 1,586,045 |
| | 1,747,543 |
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UE: | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable | 4.5% | | 2018-2034 | | 4.11% | | 1,415,806 |
| | 1,209,994 |
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Alexander's: | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable | 32.4% | | 2018-2024 | | 2.61% | | 1,252,440 |
| | 1,056,147 |
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Other(3): | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable and other | Various | | 2018-2023 | | 7.73% | | 8,601,383 |
| | 8,540,710 |
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(1) | All amounts are non-recourse to us except the $300,000 mortgage loan on 7 West 34th Street which we guaranteed in connection with the sale of a 47.0% equity interest in May 2016. |
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(2) | Includes 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 330 Madison Avenue, 512 West 22nd Street, 85 Tenth Avenue and others. |
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(3) | Includes Independence Plaza, Fashion Centre Mall/Washington Tower, 50-70 West 93rd Street, Toys, 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium, Moynihan Office Building and others. |
(3)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Based on our ownership interest in the partially owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially owned entities was $5,288,276,000$2,699,405,000 and $4,895,497,000$2,873,174,000 as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016, respectively.
2020, respectively
Summary of Condensed Combined Financial Information
The following is a summary of condensed combined financial information for all of our partially owned entities, including Toys and Alexander’s, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.entities.
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Balance Sheet: | | | |
Assets | $ | 12,689,000 | | | $ | 13,344,000 | |
Liabilities | 7,553,000 | | | 7,747,000 | |
Noncontrolling interests | 2,069,000 | | | 2,075,000 | |
Equity | 3,067,000 | | | 3,522,000 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Income Statement: | | | | | |
Total revenue | $ | 1,184,000 | | | $ | 1,163,000 | | | $ | 1,504,000 | |
Net income | 190,000 | | | 45,000 | | | 39,000 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to the entities | 114,000 | | | (33,000) | | | (32,000) | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | Balance as of December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Balance Sheet: | | | |
Assets | $ | 24,812,000 |
| | $ | 24,926,000 |
|
Liabilities | 22,739,000 |
| | 21,357,000 |
|
Noncontrolling interests | 140,000 |
| | 265,000 |
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Equity | 1,933,000 |
| | 3,304,000 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Income Statement: | | | | | |
Total revenue | $ | 12,991,000 |
| | $ | 13,600,000 |
| | $ | 13,423,000 |
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Net loss | (542,000 | ) | | (65,000 | ) | | (224,000 | ) |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
New York
On December 22, 2015, we completed the sale of 20 Broad Street, a 473,000 square foot office building in Manhattan for an aggregate consideration of $200,000,000. The total income from this transaction was approximately $157,000,000 comprised of approximately $142,000,000 from the gain on sale and $15,000,000 of lease termination income set forth in Note 14 – Fee and Other Income.
Discontinued Operations
Washington, DC
On June 20, 2017, we completed a $220,000,000 financing of The Bartlett residential building. The five-year interest-only loan is at LIBOR plus 1.70% and matures in June 2022. On July 17, 2017, the property, the loan and the $217,000,000 of net proceeds were transferred to JBG SMITH Properties ("JBGS") in connection with the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment.
On July 17, 2017, prior to completion of the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment, we repaid the $43,581,000 LIBOR plus 1.25% mortgage encumbering 1700 and 1730 M Street which was scheduled to mature in August 2017. The unencumbered property was then transferred to JBGS in connection with the tax-free spin-off of our Washington, DC segment.
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment comprised of (i) 37 office properties totaling over 11.1 million square feet, five multifamily properties with 3,133 units and five other assets totaling approximately 406,000 square feet and (ii) 18 future development assets totaling over 10.4 million square feet of estimated potential development density, and (iii) $412.5 million of cash ($275.0 million plus The Bartlett financing proceeds less transaction costs and other mortgage items) to JBGS. On July 18, 2017, JBGS was combined with the management business and certain Washington, DC assets of The JBG Companies (“JBG”), a Washington, DC real estate company. Steven Roth, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Vornado, is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. Mitchell Schear, former President of our Washington, DC business, is a member of the Board of Trustees of JBGS. We are providing transition services to JBGS initially including information technology, financial reporting and payroll services. The spin-off was effected through a tax-free distribution by Vornado to the holders of Vornado common shares of all of the common shares of JBGS at the rate of one JBGS common share for every two common shares of Vornado and the distribution by the Operating Partnership to the holders of its common units of all of the outstanding common units of JBG SMITH Properties LP (“JBGSLP”) at the rate of one JBGSLP common unit for every two common units of VRLP held of record. See JBGS’ Amendment No. 3 on Form 10 (File No. 1-37994) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2017 for additional information. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
On March 15, 2016, we notified the servicer of the $678,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan on the Skyline properties located in Fairfax, Virginia, that cash flow would be insufficient to service the debt and pay other property related costs and expenses and that we were not willing to fund additional cash shortfalls. Accordingly, at our request, the loan was transferred to the special servicer. Consequently, based on the shortened holding period for the underlying assets, we concluded that the excess of carrying amount over our estimate of fair value was not recoverable and recognized a $160,700,000 non-cash impairment loss in the first quarter of 2016. The Company’s estimate of fair value was derived from a discounted cash flow model based upon market conditions and expectations of growth and utilized unobservable quantitative inputs including a capitalization rate of 8.0% and a discount rate of 8.2%. In the second quarter of 2016, cash flow became insufficient to service the debt and we ceased making debt service payments. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the loan was in default, and was subject to incremental default interest which increased the weighted average interest rate from 2.97% to 4.51% while the outstanding balance remains unpaid. ForDuring the year ended December 31, 2016,2021, we recognized $7,823,000closed on the sale of default interest expense. On August 24, 2016, the Skyline properties were placed6 condominium units at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $137,404,000 resulting in receivership. On December 21, 2016, the disposition of the Skyline properties was completed by the receiver. In connection therewith, the Skyline properties’ assets (approximately $236,535,000) and liabilities (approximately aggregating $724,412,000), were removed from our consolidated balance sheet which resulted in a financial statement net gain of $487,877,000. There was no taxable income related to this transaction.
On September 9, 2015, we completed the sale of 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, a 278,000 square foot office building in Washington, DC for $182,000,000, resulting in a net gain of approximately $102,000,000$50,318,000 which is included in “(loss) income from discontinued operations”"net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. TheIn connection with these sales, $5,711,000 of income tax gainexpense was recognized on our consolidated statements of approximately $137,000,000 was deferred as partincome. In addition, during 2021 our taxable REIT subsidiaries recognized a $27,910,000 income tax benefit on our consolidated statements of a like-kind exchange. income. From inception to December 31, 2021, we have closed on the sale of 106 units for net proceeds of $3,006,896,000 resulting in financial statement net gains of $1,117,255,000.
As of December 31, 2021, 95% of the condominium units have been sold.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
7. Acquisitions and Dispositions
One Park Avenue
On August 5, 2021, pursuant to a right of first offer, we increased our ownership interest in One Park Avenue, a 944,000 square foot Manhattan office building, to 100.0% by acquiring our joint venture partner's 45.0% ownership interest in the property. The purchase price values the property at $875,000,000. We paid approximately $158,000,000 in cash and assumed our joint venture partner's share of the $525,000,000 mortgage loan (discussed below). We previously accounted for our investment under the equity method and have consolidated the accounts of the property from the date of acquisition of the additional 45.0% ownership interest. The aggregate purchase price and our existing basis in the property have been allocated between the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed (excluding working capital accounts) as follows:
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6.(Amounts in thousands) | Dispositions – continued | |
Assets: | | |
Land | | $ | 197,057 | |
Building and improvements | | 368,956 | |
Identified intangible assets | | 139,545 | |
Assets consolidated | | 705,558 | |
Liabilities: | | |
Mortgages payable | | 525,000 | |
Deferred revenue | | 18,884 | |
Liabilities consolidated | | 543,884 | |
Net assets consolidated (excluding working capital) | | $ | 161,674 | |
Discontinued Operations - continuedOn February 26, 2021, the joint venture completed a $525,000,000 refinancing of One Park Avenue. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.11% (1.22% as of December 31, 2021) and matures in March 2023, with 3 one-year extension options (March 2026, as fully extended). We realized our $105,000,000 share of net proceeds. The loan replaced the previous $300,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% and was scheduled to mature in March 2021.
Retail
Madison Avenue
On September 24, 2021, we sold 3 Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue in two separate sale transactions for an aggregate sales price of $100,000,000. Net proceeds from the sales were $96,503,000. In connection with the sales, we recorded $7,880,000 of non-cash impairment losses which are included in "impairment losses, transaction related costs and other" on our consolidated statements of income.
SoHo Properties
On May 10, 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell 2 Manhattan retail properties located at 478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street for a sales price of $84,500,000. On January 15, 2015,13, 2022, we completed the spin-offsale transaction and realized net proceeds of substantially all of our retail segment comprised of 79 strip shopping centers, three malls, a warehouse park and $225,000,000 of cash to UE.$81,399,000. In addition,connection with the sale, we completed the following retail property sales, substantially completing the exit of the retail strips and malls business.
On March 13, 2015, we sold our Geary Street, CA lease for $34,189,000, which resulted inwill recognize a net gain of $21,376,000.
On March 31, 2015, we transferred the redeveloped Springfield Town Center, a 1,350,000 square foot mall located in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, to PREIT in exchange for $485,313,000, comprised of $340,000,000 of cash and 6,250,000 of PREIT operating partnership units (valued at $145,313,000 or $23.25 per PREIT unit). The financial statement gain was $7,823,000, of which $7,192,000 was recognizedapproximately $850,000 in the first quarter of 20152022. As of December 31, 2021, $80,005,000 of assets associated with these properties were classified as held-for-sale and the remaining $631,000 was deferred basedare included in "other assets" on our ownership interest in PREIT. On March 31, 2018, we will be entitled to additional consideration of 50% of the increase in the value of Springfield Town Center, if any, over $465,000,000, calculated utilizing a 5.5% capitalization rate.consolidated balance sheets.
On August 6, 2015, we sold our 50% interest in the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, NJ to our joint venture partner for $38,000,000, valuing the property at approximately $229,000,000, which resulted in a net gain of $33,153,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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6. | Dispositions – continued |
Discontinued Operations - continued
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we have reclassified the revenues and expenses of our former Washington, DC segment which was spun off on July 17, 2017, our strip shopping center and mall business which was spun off to UE on January 15, 2015 and other related retail assets that were sold or are currently held for sale to “(loss) income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all of the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements. The net gains resulting from the sale of certain of these properties are included in “(loss) income from discontinued operations” on our consolidated statements of income. The tables below set forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and their combined results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Balance as of December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Assets related to discontinued operations: | | | |
Real estate, net | $ | — |
| | $ | 3,222,720 |
|
Investments in partially owned entities | — |
| | 49,765 |
|
Other assets | 1,357 |
| | 296,128 |
|
| $ | 1,357 |
| | $ | 3,568,613 |
|
| | | |
Liabilities related to discontinued operations: | | | |
Mortgages payable, net | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,165,015 |
|
Other liabilities | 3,620 |
| | 94,428 |
|
| $ | 3,620 |
| | $ | 1,259,443 |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Income from discontinued operations: | | | | | |
Total revenues | $ | 261,290 |
| | $ | 521,084 |
| | $ | 558,663 |
|
Total expenses | 212,169 |
| | 442,032 |
| | 477,299 |
|
| 49,121 |
| | 79,052 |
| | 81,364 |
|
JBGS spin-off transaction costs | (68,662 | ) | | (16,586 | ) | | — |
|
Net gains on sale of real estate, a lease position and other | 6,605 |
| | 5,074 |
| | 167,801 |
|
Income (loss) from partially owned assets | 435 |
| | (3,559 | ) | | (2,022 | ) |
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt | — |
| | 487,877 |
| | — |
|
Impairment losses | — |
| | (161,165 | ) | | (256 | ) |
Net gain on sale of our 20% interest in Fairfax Square | — |
| | 15,302 |
| | — |
|
UE spin-off transaction related costs | — |
| | — |
| | (22,972 | ) |
Pretax (loss) income from discontinued operations | (12,501 | ) | | 405,995 |
| | 223,915 |
|
Income tax expense | (727 | ) | | (1,083 | ) | | (404 | ) |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations | $ | (13,228 | ) | | $ | 404,912 |
| | $ | 223,511 |
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| | | | | |
Cash flows related to discontinued operations: | | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities | $ | 42,578 |
| | $ | 157,484 |
| | $ | 155,686 |
|
Cash flows from investing activities | (48,377 | ) | | (216,125 | ) | | 315,432 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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7. | 8. Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities |
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily above-market leases) and liabilities (primarily below-market leases) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016..
| | (Amounts in thousands) | Balance as of December 31, | (Amounts in thousands) | Balance as of December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Identified intangible assets: | | | | Identified intangible assets: | | | |
Gross amount | $ | 310,097 |
| | $ | 384,090 |
| Gross amount | $ | 252,081 | | | $ | 116,969 | |
Accumulated amortization | (150,837 | ) | | (194,422 | ) | Accumulated amortization | (97,186) | | | (93,113) | |
Total, net | $ | 159,260 |
| | $ | 189,668 |
| Total, net | $ | 154,895 | | | $ | 23,856 | |
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue): | | | | Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue): | | | |
Gross amount | $ | 530,497 |
| | $ | 550,454 |
| Gross amount | $ | 256,065 | | | $ | 273,902 | |
Accumulated amortization | (324,897 | ) | | (298,238 | ) | Accumulated amortization | (212,245) | | | (238,541) | |
Total, net | $ | 205,600 |
| | $ | 252,216 |
| Total, net | $ | 43,820 | | | $ | 35,361 | |
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rental incomerevenues of $46,103,000, $51,849,000$9,249,000, $16,878,000 and $75,952,000$19,830,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 2015,2019, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 20182022 is as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | |
| |
| 2018 | $ | 41,969 |
| |
| 2019 | 30,543 |
| |
| 2020 | 22,260 |
| |
| 2021 | 17,489 |
| |
| 2022 | 14,306 |
| |
| | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | |
2022 | $ | 5,531 | |
2023 | 5,151 | |
2024 | 2,056 | |
2025 | 843 | |
2026 | 201 | |
Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $25,057,000, $28,897,000$7,330,000, $6,507,000 and $34,995,000$8,666,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 2015,2019, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 20182022 is as follows:
| | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | |
2022 | $ | 9,805 | |
2023 | 8,743 | |
2024 | 7,906 | |
2025 | 6,330 | |
2026 | 6,136 | |
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| | | | | |
| (Amounts in thousands) | |
| |
| 2018 | $ | 19,449 |
| |
| 2019 | 15,169 |
| |
| 2020 | 11,960 |
| |
| 2021 | 10,981 |
| |
| 2022 | 9,425 |
| |
We are a tenant under ground leases at certain properties. Amortization of these acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases, resulted in an increase to rent expense (a component of operating expense) of $1,747,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases, net of above-market leases, for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2018 is as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | |
| |
| 2018 | $ | 1,747 |
| |
| 2019 | 1,747 |
| |
| 2020 | 1,747 |
| |
| 2021 | 1,747 |
| |
| 2022 | 1,747 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Unsecured Revolving Credit FacilitySecured Debt
On October 17, 2017,March 7, 2021, we extended one ofentered into an interest rate swap agreement for our two $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilities from November 2018$500,000,000 PENN 11 mortgage loan to January 2022 with two six-month extension options. Theswap the interest rate on the extended facility was loweredmortgage loan from LIBOR plus 1.05%2.75% to LIBOR plus 1.00%. The interesta fixed rate and facility fees are the same as our other $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which matures in February 2021 with two six-month extension options.
Senior Unsecured Notes
of 3.03% through March 2024. On December 27, 2017,1, 2021, we completed a public offering of $450,000,000 3.50% senior unsecured notes due January 15, 2025. Theloan modification which reduced the interest rate on the mortgage loan to LIBOR plus 1.95% (2.05% as of December 31, 2021) from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement.
On March 26, 2021, we completed a $350,000,000 refinancing of 909 Third Avenue, a 1.4 million square foot Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a fixed rate of 3.23% and matures in April 2031. The loan replaced the previous $350,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.91% and was scheduled to mature in May 2021.
On May 10, 2021, we completed a $1.2 billion refinancing of 555 California Street, a 3-building 1.8 million square foot office campus in San Francisco, in which we own a 70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with 5 one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest rate on our $840,000,000 share of the loan to a fixed rate of 2.26% through May 2024. The loan replaced the previous $533,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.10% and was scheduled to mature in September 2021.
On May 28, 2021, we repaid the $675,000,000 mortgage loan on theMART, a 3.7 million square foot commercial building in Chicago, with proceeds from our senior unsecured notes will be payable semi-annually on January 15offering discussed below. The loan bore interest at 2.70% and July 15, commencing July 15, 2018. The notes were sold at 99.596% of their face amount to yield 3.565%.
On December 27, 2017, we redeemed all of the $450,000,000 principal amount of our outstanding 2.50% senior unsecured notes which werewas scheduled to mature on June 30, 2019,in September 2021.
On November 16, 2021, we completed a $950,000,000 refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a 2.1 million square foot Class A Manhattan office building, in which we own a 70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.51% (1.62% as of December 31, 2021) in years one to five, increasing 0.25% in both years six and seven. The loan matures in November 2023 with 5 one-year extension options (November 2028 as fully extended).We defeased the existing $950,000,000 loan that bore interest at a redemption pricefixed rate of approximately 100.71%3.34% and was scheduled to mature in November 2022. As a result, we incurred $23,729,000 of the principal amount plus accrued interest through the date of redemption. In connection therewith, we expensed $4,836,000 of debt prepayment costs and wrote-off unamortized deferred financingdefeasance costs, which are included in "interest and debt expense" on our consolidated statements of income.income, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On April 15, 2021, we extended our $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facilityfrom January 2023 (as fully extended) to April 2026 (as fully extended). The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered to LIBOR plus 0.90% from LIBOR plus 1.00%. We subsequently qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment by achieving certain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, which reduced our interest rate by 0.01% to LIBOR plus 0.89%. The facility fee remains at 20 basis points. Our separate $1.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility matures in March 2024 (as fully extended) and has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90% and a facility fee of 20 basis points.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On May 24, 2021, we completed a green bond public offering of $400,000,000 2.15% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2026 ("2026 Notes") and $350,000,000 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2031 ("2031 Notes"). Interest on the senior unsecured notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing December 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes were sold at 99.86% of their face amount to yield 2.18% and the 2031 Notes were sold at 99.59% of their face amount to yield 3.45%.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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8. | Debt –9. Debt - continued |
The following is a summary of our debt:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | Weighted Average Interest Rate at December 31, 2021 | | Balance as of December 31, |
| | 2021 | | 2020 |
Mortgages Payable: | | | | | |
Fixed rate | 2.80% | | $ | 2,190,000 | | | $ | 3,012,643 | |
Variable rate | 1.68% | | 3,909,215 | | | 2,595,815 | |
Total | 2.08% | | 6,099,215 | | | 5,608,458 | |
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (45,872) | | | (27,909) | |
Total, net | | | $ | 6,053,343 | | | $ | 5,580,549 | |
Unsecured Debt: | | | | | |
Senior unsecured notes | 3.02% | | $ | 1,200,000 | | | $ | 450,000 | |
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (10,208) | | | (3,315) | |
Senior unsecured notes, net | | | 1,189,792 | | | 446,685 | |
| | | | | |
Unsecured term loan | 3.70% | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | |
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (2,188) | | | (3,238) | |
Unsecured term loan, net | | | 797,812 | | | 796,762 | |
| | | | | |
Unsecured revolving credit facilities | 1.00% | | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | |
| | | | | |
Total, net | | | $ | 2,562,604 | | | $ | 1,818,447 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | Weighted Average Interest Rate at December 31, 2017 | | Balance at December 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
Mortgages Payable: | | | | | |
Fixed rate | 3.65% | | $ | 5,461,706 |
| | $ | 5,479,547 |
|
Variable rate | 3.33% | | 2,742,133 |
| | 2,727,133 |
|
Total | 3.54% | | 8,203,839 |
| | 8,206,680 |
|
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (66,700 | ) | | (93,432 | ) |
Total, net | | | $ | 8,137,139 |
| | $ | 8,113,248 |
|
Unsecured Debt: | | | | | |
Senior unsecured notes | 4.21% | | $ | 850,000 |
| | $ | 850,000 |
|
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (6,386 | ) | | (4,423 | ) |
Senior unsecured notes, net | | | 843,614 |
| | 845,577 |
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| | | | | |
Unsecured term loan | 2.68% | | 750,000 |
| | 375,000 |
|
Deferred financing costs, net and other | | | (1,266 | ) | | (2,785 | ) |
Unsecured term loan, net | | | 748,734 |
| | 372,215 |
|
| | | | | |
Unsecured revolving credit facilities | —% | | — |
| | 115,630 |
|
| | | | | |
Total, net | | | $ | 1,592,348 |
| | $ | 1,333,422 |
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The net carrying amount of properties collateralizing the mortgages payableabove indebtedness amounted to $9.8$5.6 billion atas of December 31, 2017. 2021.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, the principal repayments required for the next five yearsand thereafter are as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | Mortgages Payable | | Unsecured Debt | |
| Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
| 2022 | $ | 1,046,600 | | | $ | — | | |
| 2023 | 3,198,400 | | | 575,000 | | |
| 2024 | 773,215 | | | 800,000 | | |
| 2025 | 331,000 | | | 450,000 | | |
| 2026 | — | | | 400,000 | | |
| Thereafter | 750,000 | | | 350,000 | | |
10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
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| (Amounts in thousands) | Mortgages Payable | | Senior Unsecured Debt and Unsecured Resolving Credit Unsecured Facilities | |
| Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
| 2018 | $ | 2,009,030 |
| | $ | 750,000 |
| |
| 2019 | 973,294 |
| | — |
| |
| 2020 | 1,867,567 |
| | — |
| |
| 2021 | 1,613,948 |
| | — |
| |
| 2022 | 950,000 |
| | 400,000 |
| |
| Thereafter | 790,000 |
| | 450,000 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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9. | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership Units |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests on Vornado’s consolidated balance sheets and redeemable partnership units on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership are primarily comprised of Class A Operating Partnership units held by third parties and are recorded at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “additional capital” in Vornado’s consolidated statements of changes in equity and to “partners’ capital” on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership. Class A units may be tendered for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holder either cash or Vornado common shares on a one-for-one basis. Because the number of Vornado common shares outstanding at all times equals the number of Class A units owned by Vornado, the redemption value of each Class A unit is equivalent to the market value of one Vornado common share, and the quarterly distribution to a Class A unitholder is equal to the quarterly dividend paid to a Vornado common shareholder.
Below are the details of redeemable noncontrolling interests/redeemable partnership units as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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(Amounts in thousands, except units and per unit amounts) | | Balance as of December 31, | | Units Outstanding at December 31, | | Per Unit Liquidation Preference | | Preferred or Annual Distribution Rate |
Unit Series | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | |
Common: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A units held by third parties | | $ | 979,509 |
| | $ | 1,273,018 |
| | 12,528,899 |
| | 12,197,162 |
| | n/a |
| | $ | 2.62 |
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Perpetual Preferred/Redeemable Preferred(1): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5.00% D-16 Cumulative Redeemable | | $ | 1,000 |
| | $ | 1,000 |
| | 1 |
| | 1 |
| | $ | 1,000,000.00 |
| | $ | 50,000.00 |
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3.25% D-17 Cumulative Redeemable | | $ | 4,428 |
| | $ | 4,428 |
| | 177,100 |
| | 177,100 |
| | $ | 25.00 |
| | $ | 0.8125 |
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(1) | Holders may tender units for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash at their stated redemption amount; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holders either cash or Vornado preferred shares on a one-for-one basis. These units are redeemable at Vornado's option at any time. |
Below is a table summarizing the activity of redeemable noncontrolling interests/redeemable partnership units.
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(Amounts in thousands) | |
Balance, December 31, 2015 | $ | 1,229,221 |
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Net income | 53,654 |
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Other comprehensive income | 4,699 |
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Distributions | (31,342 | ) |
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value | (36,510 | ) |
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value | 26,251 |
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Other, net | 32,473 |
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Balance, December 31, 2016 | 1,278,446 |
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Net income | 10,910 |
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Other comprehensive income | 643 |
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Distributions | (33,229 | ) |
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value | (38,747 | ) |
Adjustments to carry redeemable Class A units at redemption value (including $224,069 attributable to the spin-off of JBGS)
| (268,494 | ) |
Other, net | 35,408 |
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Balance, December 31, 2017 | $ | 984,937 |
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9. | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership Units –10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - continued |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Partnership Units - continued
Below are the details of redeemable noncontrolling partnership units.
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(Amounts in thousands, except units and per unit amounts) | | Balance as of December 31, | | Units Outstanding as of December 31, | | Per Unit Liquidation Preference | | Preferred or Annual Distribution Rate |
Unit Series | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | |
Common: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A units held by third parties | | $ | 587,440 | | (1) | $ | 507,212 | | (1) | 14,033,438 | | | 13,583,607 | | | n/a | | $ | 2.12 | |
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Perpetual Preferred/Redeemable Preferred: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5.00% D-16 Cumulative Redeemable(2) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000 | | | — | | | 1 | | | n/a | | n/a |
3.25% D-17 Cumulative Redeemable(3) | | $ | 3,535 | | | $ | 3,535 | | | 141,400 | | | 141,400 | | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 0.8125 | |
(1)Aggregate redemption value was based on Vornado's year-end closing common share price.
(2)Redeemed on October 18, 2021.
(3)Holders may tender units for redemption to the Operating Partnership for cash at their stated redemption amount; Vornado, at its option, may assume that obligation and pay the holders either cash or Vornado preferred shares on a one-for-one basis. These units are redeemable at Vornado's option at any time.
Below is a table summarizing the activity of redeemable noncontrolling partnership units.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Beginning balance | $ | 511,747 | | | $ | 888,915 | |
Net income (loss) | 7,540 | | | (24,946) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 4,048 | | | (2,914) | |
Distributions | (29,901) | | | (32,595) | |
Redemption of Class A units for Vornado common shares, at redemption value | (14,576) | | | (9,266) | |
Redeemable Class A unit measurement adjustment | 76,073 | | | (344,043) | |
Other, net | 36,044 | | | 36,596 | |
Ending balance | $ | 590,975 | | | $ | 511,747 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests/redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares. Accordingly, the fair value of these units is included as a component of “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated $50,561,000$49,659,000 and $50,002,000 as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016.2020, respectively. Changes in the value from period to period, if any, are charged to “interest and debt expense” on our consolidated statements of income.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in a Consolidated Subsidiary
A consolidated joint venture in which we own a 95% interest is developing Farley Office and Retail (the "Project"). During 2020, a historic tax credit investor (the "Tax Credit Investor") funded $92,400,000 of capital contributions and is expected to make additional capital contributions in future periods. | |
10. | Shareholders’ Equity/Partners’The arrangement includes a put option whereby the joint venture may be obligated to purchase the Tax Credit Investor’s ownership interest in the Project at a future date. The put price is calculated based on a pre-determined formula. As exercise of the put option is outside of the joint venture’s control, the Tax Credit Investor’s interest, together with the put option, have been recorded to “redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary” on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is recorded at the greater of the carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “additional capital” in Vornado’s consolidated statements of changes in equity and to “partners’ capital” on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership. There was no adjustment required for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 10. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - continued Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in a Consolidated Subsidiary - continued Below is a table summarizing the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | (Amounts in thousands) | | 2021 | | 2020 | Beginning balance | | $ | 94,520 | | | $ | — | | Net income | | 3,188 | | | 544 | | Contributions | | — | | | 92,400 | | Other, net | | — | | | 1,576 | | Ending balance | | $ | 97,708 | | | $ | 94,520 | |
11. Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital |
Common Shares (Vornado Realty Trust)
As of December 31, 2017,2021, there were 189,983,858191,723,608 common shares outstanding. During 2017,2021, we paid an aggregate of $496,490,000$406,109,000of common dividends comprised of quarterly common dividends of $0.71$0.53 per share in the first and second quarter and $0.60 per share in the third and fourth quarter. The third and fourth quarter dividends were after the July 17, 2017 spin-off of JBGS. JBGS' third and fourth quarter dividend amounts to $0.1125 per common share, adjusted for the 1:2 distribution to Vornado shareholders.
share.
Class A Units (Vornado Realty L.P.)
As of December 31, 2017,2021, there were 189,983,858191,723,608 Class A units outstanding that were held by Vornado. These units are classified as “partners’ capital” on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2017,2021, there were 12,528,89914,033,438 Class A units outstanding, that were held by third parties. These units are classified outside of “partners’ capital” as “redeemable partnership units” on the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership (See Note 910 – Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests/Redeemable Partnership UnitsInterests). During 2017,2021, the Operating Partnership paid an aggregate of $496,490,000 $406,109,000of distributions to Vornado comprised of quarterly common distributions of $0.71$0.53 per unit in the first and second quarter and $0.60 per unit in the third and fourth quarter. The third and fourth quarter distributions were after the July 17, 2017 spin-off of JBGS. JBGS' third and fourth quarter distribution amounts to $0.1125 per unit, adjusted for the 1:2 distribution to Vornado shareholders.
unit.
Preferred Share/Preferred Shares/Units
On September 1, 2016, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.875%22, 2021, Vornado sold 12,000,000 4.45% Series J cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $246,250,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. In connection therewith, we expensed $7,408,000 of issuance costs, which reduced net income attributable to common shareholders and net income attributable to Class A unitholders in the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. These costs had been initially recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity and partners’ capital.
In December 2017, we sold 12,780,000 5.25% Series MO cumulative redeemable preferred shares at a price of $25.00 per share, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement. WeVornado received aggregate net proceeds of $309,609,000,$291,153,000, after underwriters’ discountsunderwriters' discount and issuance costs, and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 12,780,000 5.25%12,000,000 4.45% Series MO preferred units (with economic terms that mirror those of the Series MO preferred shares). Dividends on the Series MO preferred shares/units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The Series MO preferred shares/units are not convertible into, or exchangeable for, any of our properties or securities. On or after five years from the date of issuance (or sooner under limited circumstances), weVornado may redeem the Series MO preferred shares/units at a redemption price of $25.00 per share,share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividendsdividends/distributions through the date of redemption. The Series MO preferred shares/units have no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by us.
In December 2017, we calledVornado. Vornado used the net proceeds for the redemption of all of the outstanding 6.625%its 5.70% Series G and 6.625% Series IK cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units. As a result, as of December 31, 2017, we reclassed the 6.625% Series G and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units from shareholder's equity/partner's capital to liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
On January 4, 2018,October 13, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 6.625%5.70% Series G cumulative redeemableK preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $200,000,000$300,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. On January 4 and 11, 2018, we redeemed 6,000,000 shares/units and 4,800,000 shares/units, respectively, representing allWe recognized $9,033,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs in "Series K preferred share/unit issuance costs" on our consolidated statements of income during the outstanding 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemablethird quarter of 2021, when the preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $270,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date ofwere called for redemption. Upon redemption of both series, we expensed $14,486,000 of issuance costs, which will be included in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 consolidated statements of income.
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10. | Shareholders’ Equity/Partners’ Capital –11. Shareholders' Equity/Partners' Capital - continued |
Preferred Shares/Units - continued
The following table sets forth the details of our preferred shares of beneficial interest and the preferred units of the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016.2020. During 2021, preferred dividends were $65,880,000.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share/unit and per share/per unit amounts) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Per Share/Unit | |
| | Balance as of December 31, | | Shares/Units Outstanding at December 31, | | Liquidation Preference | | Annual Dividend/ Distribution(1) | |
Preferred Shares/Units | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | | |
Convertible Preferred: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6.5% Series A: authorized 83,977 shares/units(2) | | $ | 1,102 |
| | $ | 1,264 |
| | 19,573 |
| | 24,829 |
| | $ | 50.00 |
| | $ | 3.25 |
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Cumulative Redeemable Preferred: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6.625% Series G: authorized 8,000,000 shares/units(3)(4) | | — |
| | 193,135 |
| | — |
| | 8,000,000 |
| | 25.00 |
| | 1.65625 |
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6.625% Series I: authorized 10,800,000 shares/units(3)(4) | | — |
| | 262,379 |
| | — |
| | 10,800,000 |
| | 25.00 |
| | 1.65625 |
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5.70% Series K: authorized 12,000,000 shares/units(3) | | 290,971 |
| | 290,971 |
| | 12,000,000 |
| | 12,000,000 |
| | 25.00 |
| | 1.425 |
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5.40% Series L: authorized 12,000,000 shares/units(3) | | 290,306 |
| | 290,306 |
| | 12,000,000 |
| | 12,000,000 |
| | 25.00 |
| | 1.35 |
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5.25% Series M: authorized 12,780,000 shares/units(3) | | 309,609 |
| | — |
| | 12,780,000 |
| | — |
| | 25.00 |
| | 1.3125 |
| (5) |
| | $ | 891,988 |
| | $ | 1,038,055 |
| | 36,799,573 |
| | 42,824,829 |
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(Amounts in thousands, except share/unit and per share/per unit amounts) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Per Share/Unit | |
| | Balance as of December 31, | | Shares/Units Outstanding as of December 31, | | Liquidation Preference | | Annual Dividend/ Distribution(1) | |
Preferred Shares/Units | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | | |
Convertible Preferred: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6.5% Series A: authorized 12,902 and 13,402 shares/units(2) | | $ | 920 | | | $ | 934 | | | 12,902 | | | 13,402 | | | $ | 50.00 | | | $ | 3.25 | | |
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred(3): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5.70% Series K: authorized 12,000,000 shares/units(4) | | — | | | 290,971 | | | — | | | 12,000,000 | | | n/a | | n/a | |
5.40% Series L: authorized 13,800,000 shares/units | | 290,306 | | | 290,306 | | | 12,000,000 | | | 12,000,000 | | | 25.00 | | | 1.35 | | |
5.25% Series M: authorized 13,800,000 shares/units | | 308,946 | | | 308,946 | | | 12,780,000 | | | 12,780,000 | | | 25.00 | | | 1.3125 | | |
5.25% Series N: authorized 12,000,000 shares/units | | 291,134 | | | 291,182 | | | 12,000,000 | | | 12,000,000 | | | 25.00 | | | 1.3125 | | |
4.45% Series O: authorized 12,000,000 shares/units(5) | | 291,153 | | | — | | 12,000,000 | | | — | | 25.00 | | | 1.1125 | | |
| | $ | 1,182,459 | | | $ | 1,182,339 | | | 48,792,902 | | | 48,793,402 | | | | | | |
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(1) | Dividends on preferred shares and distributions on preferred units are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears. |
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(2) | Redeemable at the option of Vornado under certain circumstances, at a redemption price of 1.9531 common shares/Class A units per Series A Preferred Share/Unit plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption, or convertible at any time at the option of the holder for 1.9531 common shares/Class A units per Series A Preferred Share/Unit. |
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(3) | Redeemable at Vornado's option at a redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. |
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(4) | In December 2017, we called for redemption all of the outstanding 6.625% Series G and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units. These shares were redeemed on January 4 and 11, 2018. As a result, we reclassed to liabilities all of the outstanding shares/units with the aggregate amount of $455,514 on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017. |
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(5) | Annual dividend/distribution rate commencing in December 2017. |
(1)Dividends on preferred shares and distributions on preferred units are cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears.
(2)Redeemable at the option of Vornado under certain circumstances, at a redemption price of 1.9531 common shares/Class A units per Series A Preferred Share/Unit plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption, or convertible at any time at the option of the holder for 1.9531 common shares/Class A units per Series A Preferred Share/Unit.
(3)Series L preferred shares/units are redeemable at Vornado's option at a redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. Series M preferred shares/units are redeemable commencing December 2022, Series N preferred shares/units are redeemable commencing November 2025 and Series O preferred shares/units are redeemable commencing September 2026. Series K preferred shares/units were redeemed on October 13, 2021.
(4)Redeemed on October 13, 2021.
(5)Issued in September 2021.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Loss
The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)loss by component.component for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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(Amounts in thousands) | Total | | Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income of nonconsolidated subsidiaries | | Interest rate swaps | | Other |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | $ | (75,099) | | | $ | (14,338) | | | $ | (66,098) | | | $ | 5,337 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 57,565 | | | 10,275 | | | 51,337 | | | (4,047) | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2021 | $ | (17,534) | | | $ | (4,063) | | | $ | (14,761) | | | $ | 1,290 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | Securities available- for-sale | | Pro rata share of nonconsolidated subsidiaries' OCI | | Interest rate swap | | Other |
Balance as of December 31, 2016 | $ | 118,972 |
| | $ | 130,505 |
| | $ | (12,058 | ) | | $ | 8,066 |
| | $ | (7,541 | ) |
OCI before classifications | (4,692 | ) | | (20,951 | ) | | 1,425 |
| | 15,476 |
| | (642 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | 14,402 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Balance as of December 31, 2017 | $ | 128,682 |
| | $ | 109,554 |
| | $ | 3,769 |
| | $ | 23,542 |
| | $ | (8,183 | ) |
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11. | 12. Variable Interest Entities |
Unconsolidated VIEs
As of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we have several unconsolidated VIEs. We do not consolidate these entities because we are not the primary beneficiary and the nature of our involvement in the activities of these entities does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect these entities’ economic performance. We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method (see Note 5 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities). As of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, the net carrying amount of our investments in these entities was $352,925,000$69,435,000 and $392,150,000,$224,754,000, respectively, and our maximum exposure to loss in these entities is limited to the carrying amount of our investments.
Consolidated VIEs
Our most significant consolidated VIEs are the Operating Partnership (for Vornado), real estate fund investments,the Farley joint venture and certain properties that have non-controlling interests. These entities are VIEs because the non-controlling interests do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. We consolidate these entities because we control all significant business activities.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, the total assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, excluding the Operating Partnership, were $3,561,062,000$4,564,621,000 and $1,753,798,000$2,517,652,000 respectively. As of December 31, 2016,2020, the total assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, excluding the Operating Partnership, were $3,638,483,000$4,053,841,000 and $1,762,322,000,$1,722,719,000, respectively.
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12. | 13. Fair Value Measurements |
ASC 820 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine 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 at the measurement date (the exit price).ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret Level 2 and 3 inputs in determining the fair value of our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Accordingly, our fair value estimates, which are made at the end of each reporting period, may be different than the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon sale or disposition of these assets.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets consist of (i) marketable securities, (ii) real estate fund investments, (iii)(ii) the assets in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets), (iii) loans receivable for which we have elected the fair value option under ASC Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments ("ASC 825-10"), (iv) interest rate swaps and (v) mandatorily redeemable instruments (Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, and 6.625% Series G and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares)units). The tables below aggregate the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities by their levels in the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. hierarchy.
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Real estate fund investments | $ | 7,730 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,730 | |
Deferred compensation plan assets ($9,104 included in restricted cash and $101,070 in other assets) | 110,174 | | | 65,158 | | | — | | | 45,016 | |
Loans receivable ($46,444 included in investments in partially owned entities and $3,738 in other assets) | 50,182 | | | — | | | — | | | 50,182 | |
Interest rate swaps and caps (included in other assets) | 18,929 | | | — | | | 18,929 | | | — | |
Total assets | $ | 187,015 | | | $ | 65,158 | | | $ | 18,929 | | | $ | 102,928 | |
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Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities) | $ | 49,659 | | | $ | 49,659 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities) | 32,837 | | | — | | | 32,837 | | | — | |
Total liabilities | $ | 82,496 | | | $ | 49,659 | | | $ | 32,837 | | | $ | — | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Real estate fund investments | $ | 3,739 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,739 | |
Deferred compensation plan assets ($10,813 included in restricted cash and $94,751 in other assets) | 105,564 | | | 65,636 | | | — | | | 39,928 | |
Loans receivable ($43,008 included in investments in partially owned entities and $4,735 in other assets) | 47,743 | | | — | | | — | | | 47,743 | |
Interest rate swaps (included in other assets) | 17 | | | — | | | 17 | | | — | |
Total assets | $ | 157,063 | | | $ | 65,636 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 91,410 | |
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Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities) | $ | 50,002 | | | $ | 50,002 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities) | 66,033 | | | — | | | 66,033 | | | — | |
Total liabilities | $ | 116,035 | | | $ | 50,002 | | | $ | 66,033 | | | $ | — | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Marketable securities | $ | 182,752 |
| | $ | 182,752 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Real estate fund investments | 354,804 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 354,804 |
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Deferred compensation plan assets ($11,545 included in restricted cash and $97,633 in other assets) | 109,178 |
| | 69,050 |
| | — |
| | 40,128 |
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Interest rate swaps (included in other assets) | 27,472 |
| | — |
| | 27,472 |
| | — |
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Total assets | $ | 674,206 |
| | $ | 251,802 |
| | $ | 27,472 |
| | $ | 394,932 |
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Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities) | $ | 520,561 |
| | $ | 520,561 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities) | 1,052 |
| | — |
| | 1,052 |
| | — |
|
Total liabilities | $ | 521,613 |
| | $ | 520,561 |
| | $ | 1,052 |
| | $ | — |
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2016 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Marketable securities | $ | 203,704 |
| | $ | 203,704 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Real estate fund investments | 462,132 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 462,132 |
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Deferred compensation plan assets ($4,187 included in restricted cash and $117,187 in other assets) | 121,374 |
| | 63,930 |
| | — |
| | 57,444 |
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Interest rate swaps (included in other assets) | 21,816 |
| | — |
| | 21,816 |
| | — |
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Total assets | $ | 809,026 |
| | $ | 267,634 |
| | $ | 21,816 |
| | $ | 519,576 |
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Mandatorily redeemable instruments (included in other liabilities) | $ | 50,561 |
| | $ | 50,561 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Interest rate swaps (included in other liabilities) | 10,122 |
| | — |
| | 10,122 |
| | — |
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Total liabilities | $ | 60,683 |
| | $ | 50,561 |
| | $ | 10,122 |
| | $ | — |
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Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - continued
Real Estate Fund Investments
AtAs of December 31, 2017,2021, we hadfive 3 real estate fund investments with an aggregate fair value of $354,804,000,$7,730,000, or $98,189,000 in excess of$328,055,000 below cost. These investments are classified as Level 3. We use a discounted cash flow valuation technique to estimate the fair value of each of these investments, which is updated quarterly by personnel responsible for the management of each investment and reviewed by senior management at each reporting period. The discounted cash flow valuation technique requires us to estimate cash flows for each investment over the anticipated holding period, which currently ranges from 0.3 years to 5.0 years. Cash flows are derived from property rental revenue (base rents plus reimbursements) less operating expenses, real estate taxes and capital and other costs, plus projected sales proceeds in the year of exit. Property rental revenue is based on leases currently in place and our estimates for future leasing activity, which are based on current market rents for similar space plus a projected growth factor. Similarly, estimated operating expenses and real estate taxes are based on amounts incurred in the current period plus a projected growth factor for future periods. Anticipated sales proceeds at the end of an investment’s expected holding period are determined based on the net cash flow of the investment in the year of exit, divided by a terminal capitalization rate, less estimated selling costs.
The fair value of each property is calculated by discounting the future cash flows (including the projected sales proceeds), using an appropriate discount rate and then reduced by the property’s outstanding debt, if any, to determine the fair value of the equity in each investment. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, and current and anticipated market conditions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table below were utilized in determining the fair value of these real estate fund investments at December 31, 2017 and 2016. investments.
| | | Range | | Weighted Average (based on fair value of investments) | | Range | | Weighted Average (based on fair value of assets) |
Unobservable Quantitative Input | December 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | | December 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | Unobservable Quantitative Input | December 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | December 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
Discount rates | 2.0% to 14.9% | | 10.0% to 14.9% | | 11.9% | | 12.6% | Discount rates | 12.0% to 15.0% | | 7.6% to 15.0% | | 13.2% | | 12.7% |
Terminal capitalization rates | 4.7% to 6.7% | | 4.3% to 5.8% | | 5.5% | | 5.3% | Terminal capitalization rates | 5.5% to 8.8% | | 5.5% to 10.3% | | 7.4% | | 7.9% |
The inputs above inputs are subject to change based on changes in economic and market conditions and/or changes in use or timing of exit. Changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates result in increases or decreases in the fair values of these investments. The discount rates encompass, among other things, uncertainties in the valuation models with respect to terminal capitalization rates and the amount and timing of cash flows. Therefore, a change in the fair value of these investments resulting from a change in the terminal capitalization rate may be partially offset by a change in the discount rate. It is not possible for us to predict the effect of future economic or market conditions on our estimated fair values.
The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of real estate fund investments that are classified as Level 3, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.3.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Beginning balance | $ | 462,132 |
| | $ | 574,761 |
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Dispositions/distributions | (91,606 | ) | | (71,888 | ) |
Net unrealized loss on held investments | (25,807 | ) | | (41,162 | ) |
Net realized gains on exited investments | 36,078 |
| | 14,761 |
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Previously recorded unrealized gains on exited investments | (25,538 | ) | | (14,254 | ) |
Other, net | (455 | ) | | (86 | ) |
Ending balance | $ | 354,804 |
| | $ | 462,132 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Beginning balance | $ | 3,739 | | | $ | 222,649 | |
Dispositions | (5,104) | | | — | |
Purchases/additional fundings | 4,474 | | | 7,197 | |
Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | | | (226,107) | |
Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | | | — | |
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Ending balance | $ | 7,730 | | | $ | 3,739 | |
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3 consist of investments in limited partnerships and investment funds, which are managed by third parties. We receive quarterly financial reports that provide net asset values on a fair value basis from a third-party administrator, which are compiled from the quarterly reports provided to them from each limited partnership and investment fund. The quarterly reports provide net asset values on a fair value basisperiod of time over which these underlying assets are audited by independent public accounting firms on an annual basis.expected to be liquidated is unknown. The third-party administrator does not adjust these values in determining our share of the net assets and we do not adjust these values when reported in our consolidated financial statements.
The table below summarizes the changes in the fair value of deferred compensation plan assets that are classified as Level 3,3.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Beginning balance | $ | 39,928 | | | $ | 32,435 | |
Purchases | 5,705 | | | 8,766 | |
Sales | (4,766) | | | (5,467) | |
Realized and unrealized gains | 2,250 | | | 808 | |
Other, net | 1,899 | | | 3,386 | |
Ending balance | $ | 45,016 | | | $ | 39,928 | |
Loans Receivable
Loans receivable consist of loan investments in real estate related assets for which we have elected the years endedfair value option under ASC 825-10. These investments are classified as Level 3.
Significant unobservable quantitative inputs used in determining the fair value of each investment include capitalization rates and discount rates. These rates are based on the location, type and nature of each property, current and anticipated market conditions, industry publications and from the experience of our Acquisitions and Capital Markets departments. Significant unobservable quantitative inputs in the table on the following page were utilized in determining the fair value of these loans receivable.
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| Range | | Weighted Average (based on fair value of investments) |
Unobservable Quantitative Input | December 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | December 31, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 |
Discount rates | 6.5% | | 6.5% | | 6.5 | % | | 6.5 | % |
Terminal capitalization rates | 5.0% | | 5.0% | | 5.0 | % | | 5.0 | % |
The table below summarizes the changes in fair value of loans receivable that are classified as Level 3.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Beginning balance | | | $ | 47,743 | | | $ | 59,251 | |
Credit losses | | | — | | | (13,369) | |
Interest accrual | | | 3,714 | | | 2,461 | |
Paydowns | | | (1,275) | | | (600) | |
Ending balance | | | $ | 50,182 | | | $ | 47,743 | |
Derivatives and HedgingWe utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. We recognize the fair values of all derivatives in "other assets" or "other liabilities" on our consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives that are not hedges are adjusted to fair value through earnings. If a derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative will either be offset against the change in fair value of the hedge asset, liability, or firm commitment through earnings, or recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Reported net income and equity may increase or decrease prospectively, depending on future levels of interest rates and other variables affecting the fair values of derivative instruments and hedged items, but will have no effect on cash flows.
The following tables summarize our consolidated derivative instruments, all of which hedge variable rate debt, as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016.2020, respectively.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | As of December 31, 2021 |
| | | | | | Variable Rate | | | | |
Hedged Item | | Fair Value | | Notional Amount | | Spread over LIBOR | | Interest Rate | | Swapped Rate | | Expiration Date |
Included in other assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
555 California Street mortgage loan interest rate swap(1) | | $ | 11,814 | | | $ | 840,000 | | (2) | L+193 | | 2.04% | | 2.26% | | 5/24 |
PENN 11 mortgage loan interest rate swap(3) | | 6,565 | | | 500,000 | | | L+195 | | 2.05% | | 2.23% | | 3/24 |
Various interest rate caps | | 550 | | | 1,650,000 | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 18,929 | | | $ | 2,990,000 | | | | | | | | | |
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Included in other liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsecured term loan interest rate swap | | $ | 28,976 | | | $ | 750,000 | | (4) | L+100 | | 1.10% | | 3.87% | | 10/23 |
33-00 Northern Boulevard mortgage loan interest rate swap | | 3,861 | | | 100,000 | | | L+180 | | 1.91% | | 4.14% | | 1/25 |
| | $ | 32,837 | | | $ | 850,000 | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Entered into on May 15, 2021.
(2) Represents our 70.0% share of the $1.2 billion mortgage loan.
(3) Entered into on March 7, 2021.
(4) Remaining $50,000 balance of our unsecured term loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.00%.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | As of December 31, 2020 |
| | | | | | Variable Rate | | | | |
Hedged Item | | Fair Value | | Notional Amount | | Spread over LIBOR | | Interest Rate | | Swapped Rate | | Expiration Date |
Included in other assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Various interest rate caps | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 175,000 | | | | | | | | | |
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Included in other liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsecured term loan interest rate swap | | $ | 57,723 | | | $ | 750,000 | | (1) | L+100 | | 1.15% | | 3.87% | | 10/23 |
33-00 Northern Boulevard mortgage loan interest rate swap | | 8,310 | | | 100,000 | | | L+180 | | 1.95% | | 4.14% | | 1/25 |
| | $ | 66,033 | | | $ | 850,000 | | | | | | | | | |
______________________________________(1) Remaining $50,000 balance of our unsecured term loan bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.00%.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Beginning balance | $ | 57,444 |
| | $ | 59,186 |
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Purchases | 5,786 |
| | 5,355 |
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Sales | (27,715 | ) | | (9,354 | ) |
Realized and unrealized gains | 2,519 |
| | 344 |
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Other, net | 2,094 |
| | 1,913 |
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Ending balance | $ | 40,128 |
| | $ | 57,444 |
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Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
There were no assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets atsheet as of December 31, 20172021. As of December 31, 2020, assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis on our consolidated balance sheet consisted of real estate assets that have been written down to estimated fair value for impairment purposes. The impairment losses primarily relate to wholly owned street retail assets.
Our estimate of the fair value of these assets was measured using widely accepted valuation techniques including (i) discounted cash flow analyses based upon market conditions and 2016.expectations of growth and utilized unobservable quantitative inputs, including a capitalization rate of 5.0% and discount rate of 7.0%, and (ii) comparable sales activity.
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Real estate assets | $ | 191,116 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 191,116 | |
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets include cash equivalents (primarily money market funds, which invest in obligations of the United States government), and our secured and unsecured debt. Estimates of the fair value of these instruments are determined by the standard practice of modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting them back to their present value at the appropriate current risk adjusted interest rate, which is provided by a third-party specialist. For floating rate debt, we use forward rates derived from observable market yield curves to project the expected cash flows we would be required to make under the instrument. The fair value of cash equivalents and borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan are classified as Level 1. The fair value of our secured debt and unsecured debt are classified as Level 2. The table below summarizes the carrying amounts and fair value of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.instruments.
| | (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2017 | | As of December 31, 2016 | (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 | | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
Cash equivalents | $ | 1,500,227 |
| | $ | 1,500,000 |
| | $ | 1,307,105 |
| | $ | 1,307,000 |
| Cash equivalents | $ | 1,346,684 | | | $ | 1,347,000 | | | $ | 1,476,427 | | | $ | 1,476,000 | |
Debt: | | | | | | | | Debt: | | | | | | | |
Mortgages payable | $ | 8,203,839 |
| | $ | 8,194,000 |
| | $ | 8,206,680 |
| | $ | 8,163,000 |
| Mortgages payable | $ | 6,099,215 | | | $ | 6,052,000 | | | $ | 5,608,458 | | | $ | 5,612,000 | |
Senior unsecured notes | 850,000 |
| | 878,000 |
| | 850,000 |
| | 899,000 |
| Senior unsecured notes | 1,200,000 | | | 1,230,000 | | | 450,000 | | | 476,000 | |
Unsecured term loan | 750,000 |
| | 750,000 |
| | 375,000 |
| | 375,000 |
| Unsecured term loan | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | |
Unsecured revolving credit facilities | — |
| | — |
| | 115,630 |
| | 116,000 |
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | | | 575,000 | |
Total | $ | 9,803,839 |
| (1) | $ | 9,822,000 |
| | $ | 9,547,310 |
| (1) | $ | 9,553,000 |
| Total | $ | 8,674,215 | | (1) | $ | 8,657,000 | | | $ | 7,433,458 | | (1) | $ | 7,463,000 | |
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(1)Excludes $74,352$58,268 and $100,640$34,462 of deferred financing costs, net and other as of December 31, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively.
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Vornado’s 2010Vornado's 2019 Omnibus Share Plan (the “Plan”“Plan") provides the Compensation Committee of Vornado’sVornado's Board of Trustees (the “Committee”"Committee") the ability to grant incentive and non-qualifiednonqualified Vornado stock options, restricted stock, restricted Operating Partnership units and("OP units"), out-performance plan awards ("OPPs"), appreciation-only long-term incentive plan units (“AO LTIP Units”) and performance conditioned appreciation-only long-term incentive plan units ("Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units") to certain of our employees and officers. Under the Plan, awardsAwards may be granted up to a maximum of 6,000,000 Vornado5,500,000 shares, if all awards granted are Full Value Awards,awards, as defined in the Plan, and up to 12,000,000 Vornado11,000,000 shares, if all of the awards granted are Not Full Value Awards, as defined plus shares in respect of awards forfeited after May 2010 that were issued pursuant to Vornado’s 2002 Omnibus Sharethe Plan. Full Value Awards are awards of securities, such as Vornado restricted shares, that, if all vesting requirements are met, do not require the payment of an exercise price or strike price to acquire the securities. Not Full Value Awards are awards of securities, such as Vornado stock options, that do require the payment of an exercise price or strike price. This means, for example, if the Committee were to award only Vornado restricted shares, it could award up to 6,000,000 Vornado restricted shares. On the other hand, if the Committee were to award only Vornado stock options, it could award options to purchase up to 12,000,000 Vornado common shares (at the applicable exercise price). The Committee may also issue any combination of awards under the Plan, with reductions in availability of future awards made in accordance with the above limitations. As of December 31, 2017,2021, Vornado has approximately 2,353,0003,490,000 shares available for future grants under the Plan, if all awards granted are Full Value Awards, as defined.
In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized an aggregateWe account for all equity-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. Below is a summary of $32,829,000, $33,980,000 and $39,846,000, respectively, ofour stock-based compensation expense, which is included as a component of “general"general and administrative” expensesadministrative" expense on our consolidated statements of income. The
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
OP Units | $ | 27,698 | | | $ | 33,431 | | | $ | 39,969 | |
OPPs | 8,629 | | | 9,579 | | | 1,944 | |
AO LTIP Units | 877 | | | 3,955 | | | 2,636 | |
Vornado stock options | 456 | | | 656 | | | 547 | |
Vornado restricted stock | 450 | | | 649 | | | 549 | |
Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units | 219 | | | 407 | | | 8,263 | |
| $ | 38,329 | | | $ | 48,677 | | | $ | 53,908 | |
Below is a summary of unrecognized compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes $7,834,000 from the acceleration of the recognition of compensation expense related to 2013-2015 Out-Performance Plans due to the modification of the vesting criteria of awards such that they will fully vest at age 65. The details of the various components of our stock-based compensation are discussed on the following pages.2021.
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term |
OP Units | $ | 13,460 | | | 1.3 |
OPPs | 5,104 | | | 2.0 |
AO LTIP Units | 565 | | | 1.2 |
Vornado stock options | 489 | | | 1.4 |
Vornado restricted stock | 483 | | | 1.4 |
Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units | 94 | | | 1.0 |
| $ | 20,195 | | | 1.5 |
OPPs
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Out-Performance Plans (the "OPPs”)
OPPs are multi-year, performance-based equity compensation plans under which participants have the opportunity to earn a class of units (“OPP units”) of the Operating Partnership if, and only if, Vornado outperforms a predetermined total shareholder return (“TSR”) and/or outperformoutperforms the market with respect to a relative TSR in any year during the requisitethree-year or four-year performance periodsperiod (the “Performance Period”) as described below.on the following page. OPP units, if earned, become convertible into Class A units of the Operating Partnership (and ultimately into Vornado common shares) following vesting.
2021 OPP
On January 12, 2021, the Committee approved the 2021 OPP, a multi-year, $30,000,000 performance-based equity compensation plan. Awards under the 20142021 OPP have been 99.5% earned. Awards under the 2016 OPP may potentially be earned if Vornado (i) achieves a TSR level greater than 7%per annum, or 21%28% over the 3-yeara four-year performance measurement periodsperiod (the “Absolute“2021 OPP Absolute Component”), and/orand /or (ii) achieves a TSR above thata benchmark weighted index (the "Index"), comprised of 80% of the constituents of the SNL US Office REIT Index (“Index”)at the time awards were granted, and 20% of the constituents of the SNL US Retail Index at the time awards were granted, over the 3-year performance measurement periodsPerformance Period (the “Relative“2021 OPP Relative Component”). To the extent awards would be earned under the Absolute Component of each of the OPPs, but Vornado underperforms the Index, such awards would be reduced (and potentially fully negated) based on the degree to which Vornado underperforms the Index. In certain circumstances, in the event Vornado outperforms the Index but awards would not otherwise be fully earned under the Absolute Component, awards may still be earned or increased under the Relative Component. To the extent awards would otherwise be earned under the Relative Component but Vornado fails to achieve at least a 6%per annum absolute TSR, such awards earned under the Relative Component would be reduced based on Vornado’s absolute TSR, with no awards being earned in the event Vornado’s TSR during the applicable measurement period is 0% or negative, irrespective of the degree to which Vornado may outperform the Index. Dividends on awards issued and distributions on awards earned accrue during the performance period.
If the designated performance objectives are achieved, OPP units are also subject to time-based vesting requirements. Awards earned under the OPPs vest 33.33% in each of years three, four and five. Vornado’s senior executive officers are required to hold earned 2017, 2016 and 2015 OPP awards (or related equity) for at least one year following vesting.
Below is the summary of the OPP units granted during the years December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
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Plan Year | | Total Plan Notional Amount | | Percentage of Notional Amount Granted | | Grant Date Fair Value(1) | | OPP Units Earned |
2017 | | $ | 35,000,000 |
| | 86.6 | % | | $ | 10,800,000 |
| | To be determined in 2020 |
2016 | | 40,000,000 |
| | 86.7 | % | | 11,800,000 |
| | To be determined in 2019 |
2015 | | 40,000,000 |
| | 84.5 | % | | 9,120,000 |
| | Not earned |
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(1) | Such amounts are being amortized into expense over a 5-year period from the date of grant, using a graded vesting attribution model. In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized $10,723,000, $11,055,000 and $15,531,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to OPPs. As of December 31, 2017, there was $4,159,000of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the OPPs, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
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The value of awards under the 2021 OPP Absolute Component and 2021 OPP Relative Component will be calculated separately and will each be subject to an aggregate $30,000,000 maximum award cap for all participants. The 2 components will be added together to determine the aggregate award size, which shall also be subject to the aggregate $30,000,000 maximum award cap for all participants. In the event awards are earned under the 2021 OPP Absolute Component, but Vornado underperforms the Index by more than 200 basis points per annum over the Performance Period (800 basis points over the four years), the amount earned under the 2021 OPP Absolute Component will be reduced based on the degree by which the Index exceeds Vornado’s TSR with the maximum payout being 50% under the 2021 OPP Absolute Component. In the event awards are earned under the 2021 OPP Relative Component, but Vornado fails to achieve a TSR of at least 2% per annum, awards earned under the 2021 OPP Relative Component will be reduced on a ratable sliding scale based on Vornado’s absolute TSR performance, with the maximum payout being 50% under the 2021 OPP Relative Component in the event Vornado’s TSR during the four-year measurement period is 0% or negative. If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards earned under 2021 OPP will vest 50% in year four and 50% in year five. In addition, all of Vornado’s senior executives are required to hold any earned and vested awards for one year following each such vesting date. Dividends on awards granted under the 2021 OPP accrue during the four-year performance period and are paid to participants if awards are ultimately earned based on the achievement of the designated performance objectives.
Below is the summary of the OPP units granted during the years December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2018. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Plan Year | | Total Plan Notional Amount | | Percentage of Notional Amount Granted | | Grant Date Fair Value(1) | | OPP Units Earned |
2021 | | $ | 30,000,000 | | | 99.1 | % | | $ | 9,950,000 | | | To be determined in 2025 |
2020 | | 35,000,000 | | | 94.0 | % | | 11,700,000 | | | To be determined in 2023 |
2018 | | 35,000,000 | | | 78.2 | % | | 10,300,000 | | | Not earned |
________________________________________ (1) During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2018, $6,140,000, $7,583,000 and $8,040,000, respectively, was immediately expensed on the respective grant date due to acceleration of vesting for employees who are retirement eligible (have reached age 65 or age 60 with at least 20 years of service).
Vornado Stock Options
Vornado stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant, generally vest over 4four years and expire 10ten years from the date of grant. Compensation expense related to Vornado stock option awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized $747,000, $937,000 and $1,298,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to Vornado stock options that vested during each year. As of December 31, 2017, there was $865,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7years.
Below is a summary of Vornado’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2017.2021.
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| Shares | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 | 765,637 | | | $ | 64.79 | | | | | |
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Exercised | (598) | | | 36.72 | | | | | |
Forfeited | (3,008) | | | 56.92 | | | | | |
Expired | (570,098) | | | 64.70 | | | | | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | 191,933 | | | $ | 65.27 | | | 5.75 | | $ | 152,920 | |
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 | 124,805 | | | $ | 70.13 | | | 4.71 | | $ | 37,820 | |
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| Shares | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at January 1, 2017 | 3,322,069 |
| | $ | 49.81 |
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Granted | 29,867 |
| | 85.78 |
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Exercised | (449,386 | ) | | 62.89 |
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Cancelled or expired | (78,650 | ) | | 102.96 |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2017 | 2,823,900 |
| | $ | 46.62 |
| | 2.2 | | $ | 89,382,838 |
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Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2017 | 2,881,202 |
| | $ | 46.98 |
| | 2.2 | | $ | 90,218,230 |
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Options exercisable at December 31, 2017 | 2,762,728 |
| | $ | 45.86 |
| | 2.1 | | $ | 89,274,127 |
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There were no Vornado stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2021. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using an option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162020 and 2015.2019.
| | | December 31, | | | As of December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Expected volatility | 35% | | 35% | | 35% | Expected volatility | | 35% - 36% | | 35% |
Expected life | 5.0 years | | 5.0 years | | 5.0 years | Expected life | | 5.0 years | | 5.0 years |
Risk free interest rate | 1.95% | | 1.76% | | 1.56% | Risk free interest rate | | 0.57% - 1.76% | | 2.50% |
Expected dividend yield | 3.0% | | 3.2% | | 3.3% | Expected dividend yield | | 3.2% - 3.4% | | 2.9% |
The weighted average grant date fair value ofper share for options granted during the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162020 and 20152019 was $25.84, $22.14$12.28 and $28.85,$16.64, respectively. Cash received from option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 20152019 was $28,253,000, $6,825,000$22,000, $3,516,000 and $15,343,000,$5,495,000, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 20152019 was $9,178,000, $5,519,000$5,500, $859,000 and $3,873,000,$18,954,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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13. | 14. Stock-based Compensation – continued |
Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units
Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units are AO LTIP Units that require the achievement of certain performance conditions by a specified date or they are forfeited. The performance-based condition is met if Vornado Restricted Stock
Vornado restricted stock awards are grantedcommon shares trade at the averageor above 110% of the high and low marketgrant price of Vornado’s common sharesper share for any 20 consecutive days on or before the NYSE onfourth anniversary following the date of grant and generally vest over four years. Compensation expense related to Vornado’s restricted stockgrant. If the performance conditions are not met, the awards is recognized on a straight-line basis overare forfeited. If the vesting period. Inperformance conditions are met, once vested, the awards may be converted into Class A Operating Partnership units in the same manner as AO LTIP Units until ten years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized $729,000, $851,000 and $837,000, respectively,from the date of compensation expense related to Vornado restricted stock awards that vested during each year. As of December 31, 2017, there was $860,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Vornado restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. Dividends paid on unvested Vornado restricted stock are charged directly to retained earnings and amounted to $46,000, $56,000 and $58,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
grant.
Below is a summary of Vornado’s restricted stockPerformance Conditioned AO LTIP Units activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2017.2021.
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| Units | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 | 496,792 | | (1) | $ | 62.62 | | | | | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | 496,792 | | (1) | $ | 62.62 | | | 7.04 | | $ | — | |
Options exercisable at December 31, 2021 | 322,313 | | | $ | 62.62 | | | 7.04 | | $ | — | |
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Unvested Shares | | Shares | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Unvested at January 1, 2017 | | 23,597 |
| | $ | 55.03 |
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Granted | | 7,419 |
| | 81.06 |
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Vested | | (14,662 | ) | | 43.97 |
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Cancelled or expired | | (1,509 | ) | | 34.42 |
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Unvested at December 31, 2017 | | 14,845 |
| | 81.05 |
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Vornado restricted stock awards granted(1) Granted in 2017, 20162019 at a grant price of $64.48 and 2015 had a fair value of $601,000, $927,000 and $906,000, respectively. $8,983,000 at the date of grant.
The fair value of restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $645,000, $641,000 and $882,000, respectively.
Restricted Operating Partnershipeach Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units (“OP Units”)
OP Units are granted at the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSEis estimated on the date of grant vest ratably overfour years and are subject to a taxable book-up event, as defined. Compensation expense related to OP Units is recognized ratably overusing an option-pricing model with the vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model. In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized $20,630,000, $21,136,000and $22,180,000, respectively, of compensation expense related to OP Units that vested during each year. As of December 31, 2017, there was $18,229,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested OP Units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. Distributions paid on unvested OP Units are charged to “net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsfollowing weighted average assumptions for grants in the Operating Partnership” on Vornado’s consolidated statements of income and to “preferred unit distributions” on the Operating Partnership’s consolidated statements of income and amounted to $2,310,000, $1,968,000 and $2,414,000 in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Below is a summary of restricted OP unit activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2017.2019.
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Unvested Units | | Units | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Unvested at January 1, 2017 | | 627,709 |
| | $ | 70.11 |
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Granted | | 312,554 |
| | 79.75 |
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Vested | | (309,030 | ) | | 67.64 |
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Cancelled or expired | | (2,271 | ) | | 68.16 |
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Unvested at December 31, 2017 | | 628,962 |
| | 76.13 |
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OP Units granted in 2017, 2016 and 2015 had a fair value of $24,927,000, $18,492,000 and $20,293,000, respectively. The fair value of OP Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $20,903,000, $22,701,000 and $20,072,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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14.Expected volatility | Fee and Other Income
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The following table sets forth the details of fee and other income:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
BMS cleaning fees | $ | 104,143 |
| | $ | 93,425 |
| | $ | 96,880 |
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Management and leasing fees | 10,087 |
| | 8,243 |
| | 6,288 |
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Lease termination fees(1) | 8,171 |
| | 8,770 |
| | 23,369 |
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Other income | 13,349 |
| | 9,648 |
| | 13,353 |
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| $ | 135,750 |
| | $ | 120,086 |
| | $ | 139,890 |
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| 35% |
(1)Expected life | 2015 includes $15,000 related to the New York Stock Exchange lease termination at 20 Broad Street. |
The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in “income (loss) from partially owned entities” (see Note 5 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).
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15.Risk free interest rate | Interest and Other Investment Income, Net
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The following table sets forth the details of our interest and other investment income, net:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Dividends on marketable securities | $ | 13,276 |
| | $ | 13,135 |
| | $ | 12,836 |
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Mark-to-market income of investments in our deferred compensation plan(1) | 6,932 |
| | 5,213 |
| | 111 |
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Interest on loans receivable | 4,352 |
| | 3,890 |
| | 6,371 |
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Other, net | 13,233 |
| | 7,310 |
| | 7,922 |
|
| $ | 37,793 |
| | $ | 29,548 |
| | $ | 27,240 |
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| 2.76% |
(1)Expected dividend yield | This income is entirely offset by the expense resulting from the mark-to-market of the deferred compensation plan liability, which is included in "general and administrative" expense.3.1% |
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16. | Interest and Debt Expense
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The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Interest expense | $ | 359,819 |
| | $ | 328,398 |
| | $ | 333,388 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs | 34,066 |
| | 32,185 |
| | 29,335 |
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Capitalized interest and debt expense | (48,231 | ) | | (30,343 | ) | | (53,425 | ) |
| $ | 345,654 |
| | $ | 330,240 |
| | $ | 309,298 |
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17. | Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit
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Vornado Realty Trust
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of (i) basic income per common share - which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and (ii) diluted income per common share - which includes the weighted average common shares and dilutive share equivalents. Dilutive share equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred shares, employee stock options, restricted stock awards and Out-Performance Plan awards.
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 239,824 |
| | $ | 526,686 |
| | $ | 550,240 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (12,408 | ) | | 380,231 |
| | 210,194 |
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Net income attributable to Vornado | 227,416 |
| | 906,917 |
| | 760,434 |
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Preferred share dividends | (65,399 | ) | | (75,903 | ) | | (80,578 | ) |
Preferred share issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
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Net income attributable to common shareholders | 162,017 |
| | 823,606 |
| | 679,856 |
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Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities | (46 | ) | | (96 | ) | | (81 | ) |
Numerator for basic income per share | 161,971 |
| | 823,510 |
| | 679,775 |
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Impact of assumed conversions: | | | | | |
Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units | 230 |
| | 806 |
| | — |
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Convertible preferred share dividends | — |
| | 86 |
| | 91 |
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Numerator for diluted income per share | $ | 162,201 |
| | $ | 824,402 |
| | $ | 679,866 |
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Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income per share – weighted average shares | 189,526 |
| | 188,837 |
| | 188,353 |
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Effect of dilutive securities (1): | | | | | |
Employee stock options and restricted share awards | 1,448 |
| | 1,064 |
| | 1,166 |
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Out-Performance Plan units | 284 |
| | 230 |
| | — |
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Convertible preferred shares | — |
| | 42 |
| | 45 |
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Denominator for diluted income per share – weighted average shares and assumed conversations | 191,258 |
| | 190,173 |
| | 189,564 |
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.92 |
| | $ | 2.35 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.01 |
| | 1.12 |
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Net income per common share | $ | 0.85 |
| | $ | 4.36 |
| | $ | 3.61 |
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 2.34 |
| | $ | 2.48 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.06 | ) | | 2.00 |
| | 1.11 |
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Net income per common share | $ | 0.85 |
| | $ | 4.34 |
| | $ | 3.59 |
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(1) | The effect of dilutive securities in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 excludes an aggregate of 12,165, 12,022 and 11,744weighted average common share equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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17. | Income Per Share/Income Per Class A Unit – continued |
Vornado Realty L.P.
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units, and (ii) diluted income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive unit equivalents. Dilutive unit equivalents may include our Series A convertible preferred units, Vornado stock options, restricted unit awards and Out-Performance Plan awards.
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(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 251,554 |
| | $ | 555,659 |
| | $ | 580,154 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations | (13,228 | ) | | 404,912 |
| | 223,511 |
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Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | 238,326 |
| | 960,571 |
| | 803,665 |
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Preferred unit distributions | (65,593 | ) | | (76,097 | ) | | (80,736 | ) |
Preferred unit issuance costs (Series J redemption) | — |
| | (7,408 | ) | | — |
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Net income attributable to Class A unitholders | 172,733 |
| | 877,066 |
| | 722,929 |
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Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities | (3,232 | ) | | (4,177 | ) | | (4,092 | ) |
Numerator for basic income per Class A unit | 169,501 |
| | 872,889 |
| | 718,837 |
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Impact of assumed conversions: | | | | | |
Convertible preferred unit distributions | — |
| | 86 |
| | 92 |
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Numerator for diluted income per Class A unit | $ | 169,501 |
| | $ | 872,975 |
| | $ | 718,929 |
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Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income per Class A unit – weighted average units | 201,214 |
| | 200,350 |
| | 199,309 |
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Effect of dilutive securities (1): | | | | | |
Vornado stock options and restricted unit awards | 2,086 |
| | 1,625 |
| | 1,804 |
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Convertible preferred units | — |
| | 42 |
| | 45 |
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Denominator for diluted income per Class A unit – weighted average units and assumed conversations | 203,300 |
| | 202,017 |
| | 201,158 |
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INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 2.34 |
| | $ | 2.49 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.02 |
| | 1.12 |
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Net income per Class A unit | 0.84 |
| | 4.36 |
| | 3.61 |
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INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations, net | $ | 0.90 |
| | $ | 2.32 |
| | $ | 2.46 |
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(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net | (0.07 | ) | | 2.00 |
| | 1.11 |
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Net income per Class A unit | $ | 0.83 |
| | $ | 4.32 |
| | $ | 3.57 |
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(1) | The effect of dilutive securities in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 excludes an aggregate of 124, 178 and 150 weighted average Class A unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive. |
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
As lessor:
We lease space to tenants under operating leases. Most of the leases provide for the payment of fixed base rentals payable monthly in advance. Office building leases generally require the tenants to reimburse us for operating costs and real estate taxes above their base year costs. Certain leases provide for pass-through to tenants for the tenant’s share of real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance. Certain leases also provide for the payment by the lessee of additional rent based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. As of December 31, 2017, future base rental revenue under non-cancelable operating leases, excluding rents for leases with an original term of less than one year and rents resulting from the exercise of renewal options, are as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | | |
| Year Ending December 31: | | |
| 2018 | $ | 1,469,201 |
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| 2019 | 1,441,139 |
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| 2020 | 1,369,636 |
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| 2021 | 1,298,798 |
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| 2022 | 1,230,172 |
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| Thereafter | 5,841,213 |
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These amounts do not include percentage rentals based on tenants’ sales. These percentage rents approximated $4,062,000, $3,590,000 and $1,575,000, for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
None of our tenants accounted for more than 10%of total revenues in any of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
As lessee:
We are a tenant under operating leases for certain properties. These leases have terms that expire during the next thirty years. Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at December 31, 2017 are as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | | |
| Year Ending December 31: | | |
| 2018 | $ | 33,703 |
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| 2019 | 34,301 |
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| 2020 | 34,779 |
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| 2021 | 35,295 |
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| 2022 | 36,319 |
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| Thereafter | 1,113,171 |
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Rent expense, a component of “operating" expenses on our consolidated statements of income, was $40,219,000, $40,170,000 and $37,575,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
1535 Broadway
We are a lessee under a long-term capital lease for the retail and signage components of the Marriott Marquis Times Square Hotel at 1535 Broadway. At inception of the lease in 2012, we recorded a $240,000,000 capital lease asset and liability on our consolidated balance sheet based on the present value of future minimum lease payments. The capital lease asset is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the asset and the related expense is included in “depreciation and amortization” on our consolidated statements of income. During 2017, we substantially completed the redevelopment of the leased space, as required under the lease, at a total redevelopment cost of approximately $197,209,000. The lease contains a put/call purchase option under which the lessor may exercise its “put” on predetermined dates after March 31, 2018 and we may exercise our “call” at any time after July 30, 2027 and before January 3, 2032.
As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payments under this capital lease are as follows:
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| (Amounts in thousands) | | |
| Year Ending December 31: | | |
| 2018 | $ | 13,508 |
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| 2019 | 12,508 |
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| 2020 | 12,508 |
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| 2021 | 12,508 |
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| 2022 | 12,508 |
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| Thereafter | 297,330 |
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| Total minimum obligations | 360,870 |
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| Interest portion | (120,870 | ) | |
| Present value of net minimum payments | $ | 240,000 |
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As of December 31, 2017, the gross carrying amount of the property leased under the capital lease was $436,984,000, which is a component of “buildings and improvements” on our consolidated balance sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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19. | Multiemployer Benefit Plans
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Our subsidiaries make contributions to certain multiemployer defined benefit plans (“Multiemployer Pension Plans”) and health plans (“Multiemployer Health Plans”) for our union represented employees, pursuant to the respective collective bargaining agreements.
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Multiemployer Pension Plans differ from single-employer pension plans in that (i) contributions to multiemployer plans may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers and (ii) if other participating employers fail to make their contributions, each of our participating subsidiaries may be required to bear its then pro rata share of unfunded obligations. If a participating subsidiary withdraws from a plan in which it participates, it may be subject to a withdrawal liability. As of December 31, 2017, our subsidiaries’ participation in these plans was not significant to our consolidated financial statements.
In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, our subsidiaries contributed $10,113,000, $9,479,000 and $10,878,000, respectively, towards Multiemployer Pension Plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income. Our subsidiaries’ contributions did not represent more than 5% of total employer contributions in any of these plans for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Multiemployer Health Plans
Multiemployer Health Plans in which our subsidiaries participate provide health benefits to eligible active and retired employees. In the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, our subsidiaries contributed $29,549,000, $32,998,000 and $29,269,000, respectively, towards these plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
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20. | Commitments and Contingencies
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Insurance
We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, and all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $180,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts with limits of $4.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate, and $2.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015, which expires in December 2020.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,976,000 ($1,601,000 for 2018) and 17% (18% for 2018) of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties which are non-recourse to us, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance our properties and expand our portfolio.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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20. | Commitments and Contingencies – continued |
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
Generally, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us. However, in certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. As of December 31, 2017, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $668,000,000.
As of December 31, 2017, $8,938,000 of letters of credit was outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
In September 2016, our 50.1% joint venture with Related was designated by ESD, an entity of New York State, to redevelop the historic Farley Post Office Building (see page 126). The joint venture entered into a development agreement with ESD and a design-build contract with Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders. Under the development agreement with ESD, the joint venture is obligated to build the Moynihan Train Hall, with Vornado and Related each guaranteeing the joint venture’s obligations. Under the design-build agreement, Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders is obligated to fulfill all of the joint venture’s obligations. The obligations of Skanska Moynihan Train Hall Builders have been bonded by Skanska USA and bear a full guaranty from Skanska AB.
As of December 31, 2017, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $42,000,000.
As of December 31, 2017, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $422,000,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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21. | Related Party Transactions
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Alexander’s, Inc.
We own 32.4% of Alexander’s. Steven Roth, the Chairman of Vornado’s Board of Trustee’s and its Chief Executive Officer is also the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. We provide various services to Alexander’s in accordance with management, development and leasing agreements. These agreements are described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities.
Urban Edge Properties
We own 4.5% of UE. In 2017 and 2016, we provided UE with information technology support. UE is providing us with leasing, development and property management services for (i) certain small retail properties that we plan to sell and (ii) our affiliate, Alexander's, Rego retail assets. Fees to UE for servicing the retail assets of Alexander’s are similar to the fees that we are receiving from Alexander’s as described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities.
Interstate Properties (“Interstate”)
Interstate is a general partnership in which Mr. Roth is the managing general partner. David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr., Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s, are Interstate’s two other general partners. As of December 31, 2017, Interstate and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 7.2% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.2% of Alexander’s common stock.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. The management agreement has a term of 1 year and is automatically renewable unless terminated by either of the parties on 60 days’ notice at the end of the term. We believe, based upon comparable fees charged by other real estate companies, that the management agreement terms are fair to us. We earned $501,000, $521,000, and $541,000 of management fees under the agreement for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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22. | Summary of Quarterly Results (Unaudited) |
Vornado Realty Trust
The following summary represents the results of operations for each quarter in 2017 and 2016:
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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | | | Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders (1) | | Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (2) |
| Revenues | | | Basic | | Diluted |
2017 | | | | | | | |
December 31 | $ | 536,226 |
| | $ | 27,319 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
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September 30 | 528,755 |
| | (29,026 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
June 30 | 511,087 |
| | 115,972 |
| | 0.61 |
| | 0.61 |
|
March 31 | 508,058 |
| | 47,752 |
| | 0.25 |
| | 0.25 |
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| | | | | | | |
2016 | | | | | | | |
December 31 | $ | 513,974 |
| | $ | 651,181 |
| | $ | 3.44 |
| | $ | 3.43 |
|
September 30 | 502,753 |
| | 66,125 |
| | 0.35 |
| | 0.35 |
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June 30 | 498,098 |
| | 220,463 |
| | 1.17 |
| | 1.16 |
|
March 31 | 488,917 |
| | (114,163 | ) | | (0.61 | ) | | (0.61 | ) |
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(1) | Fluctuations among quarters resulted primarily from non-cash impairment losses, net gains on extinguishment of debt, net gains on sale of real estate and other items and from seasonality of business operations.
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(2) | The total for the year may differ from the sum of the quarters as a result of weighting. |
Vornado Realty L.P.
The following summary represents the results of operations for each quarter in 2017 and 2016:
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(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | | | Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Class A Unitholders (1) | | Net Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit (2) |
| Revenues | | | Basic | | Diluted |
2017 | | | | | | | |
December 31 | $ | 536,226 |
| | $ | 29,123 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
| | $ | 0.14 |
|
September 30 | 528,755 |
| | (30,952 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
June 30 | 511,087 |
| | 123,630 |
| | 0.61 |
| | 0.61 |
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March 31 | 508,058 |
| | 50,932 |
| | 0.25 |
| | 0.25 |
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2016 | | | | | | | |
December 31 | $ | 513,974 |
| | $ | 693,377 |
| | $ | 3.44 |
| | $ | 3.43 |
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September 30 | 502,753 |
| | 70,442 |
| | 0.35 |
| | 0.35 |
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June 30 | 498,098 |
| | 234,945 |
| | 1.17 |
| | 1.16 |
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March 31 | 488,917 |
| | (121,698 | ) | | (0.61 | ) | | (0.61 | ) |
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(1) | Fluctuations among quarters resulted primarily from non-cash impairment losses, net gains on extinguishment of debt, net gains on sale of real estate and other items and from seasonality of business operations.
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(2) | The total for the year may differ from the sum of the quarters as a result of weighting. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
23. Segment Information
On January 1, 2017, we classified our investment in 85 Tenth Avenue in the "New York" segment as a result of the December 1, 2016 receipt of a 49.9% ownership interest in the property and prior repayment of our mezzanine loans receivable. Previously our investment in the mezzanine loans was classified in the "Other" segment.
On July 17, 2017, we completed the spin-off of our Washington, DC segment. Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, the historical financial results of our former Washington, DC segment are reflected in our consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations for all periods presented and are included in the Other segment. Subsequent to the Washington, DC spin-off, we operate in two segments, New York and Other, which is based on how we manage our business.
We have reclassified our 49.5% interest in 666 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium from "New York" to "Other" in all periods presented because we do not intend to hold this asset on a long-term basis.
Net Operating Income ("NOI") represents total revenues less operating expenses. We consider NOI to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI should not be considered a substitute for net income. NOI may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income | $ | 264,128 |
| | $ | 981,922 |
| | $ | 859,430 |
|
| | | | | |
Deduct: | | | | | |
Our share of (income) loss from partially owned entities | (15,200 | ) | | (168,948 | ) | | 9,947 |
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Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,240 | ) | | 23,602 |
| | (74,081 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | (37,793 | ) | | (29,548 | ) | | (27,240 | ) |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (501 | ) | | (160,433 | ) | | (149,417 | ) |
Loss (income) from discontinued operations | 13,228 |
| | (404,912 | ) | | (223,511 | ) |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (65,311 | ) | | (66,182 | ) | | (64,859 | ) |
| | | | | |
Add: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 429,389 |
| | 421,023 |
| | 379,803 |
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General and administrative expense | 158,999 |
| | 149,550 |
| | 149,256 |
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Acquisition and transaction related costs | 1,776 |
| | 9,451 |
| | 12,511 |
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NOI from partially owned entities | 269,164 |
| | 271,114 |
| | 245,750 |
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Interest and debt expense | 345,654 |
| | 330,240 |
| | 309,298 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) | 41,090 |
| | 7,229 |
| | (85,012 | ) |
NOI at share | 1,401,383 |
| | 1,364,108 |
| | 1,341,875 |
|
Non cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (86,842 | ) | | (170,477 | ) | | (214,322 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,314,541 |
| | $ | 1,193,631 |
| | $ | 1,127,553 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
23. Segment Information - continued
Below is a summary of NOI and selected balance sheet data by segment for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 2,084,126 |
| | $ | 1,779,307 |
| | $ | 304,819 |
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Operating expenses | 886,596 |
| | 756,670 |
| | 129,926 |
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NOI - consolidated | 1,197,530 |
| | 1,022,637 |
| | 174,893 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (65,311 | ) | | (45,899 | ) | | (19,412 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 269,164 |
| | 189,327 |
| | 79,837 |
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NOI at share | 1,401,383 |
| | 1,166,065 |
| | 235,318 |
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Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (86,842 | ) | | (79,202 | ) | | (7,640 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,314,541 |
| | $ | 1,086,863 |
| | $ | 227,678 |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | |
Real estate, at cost | $ | 14,756,295 |
| | $ | 11,025,092 |
| | $ | 3,731,203 |
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Investments in partially owned entities | 1,056,829 |
| | 861,430 |
| | 195,399 |
|
Total assets | 17,397,934 |
| | 13,780,817 |
| | 3,617,117 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 2,003,742 |
| | $ | 1,713,374 |
| | $ | 290,368 |
|
Operating expenses | 844,566 |
| | 716,754 |
| | 127,812 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 1,159,176 |
| | 996,620 |
| | 162,556 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (66,182 | ) | | (47,480 | ) | | (18,702 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 271,114 |
| | 159,386 |
| | 111,728 |
|
NOI at share | 1,364,108 |
| | 1,108,526 |
| | 255,582 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (170,477 | ) | | (143,239 | ) | | (27,238 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,193,631 |
| | $ | 965,287 |
| | $ | 228,344 |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | |
Real estate, at cost | $ | 14,187,820 |
| | $ | 10,787,730 |
| | $ | 3,400,090 |
|
Investments in partially owned entities | 1,378,254 |
| | 1,026,793 |
| | 351,461 |
|
Total assets | 20,814,847 |
| | 13,310,524 |
| | 7,504,323 |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,985,495 |
| | $ | 1,695,925 |
| | $ | 289,570 |
|
Operating expenses | 824,511 |
| | 694,228 |
| | 130,283 |
|
NOI - consolidated | 1,160,984 |
| | 1,001,697 |
| | 159,287 |
|
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (64,859 | ) | | (42,905 | ) | | (21,954 | ) |
Add: Our share of NOI from partially owned entities | 245,750 |
| | 156,177 |
| | 89,573 |
|
NOI at share | 1,341,875 |
| | 1,114,969 |
| | 226,906 |
|
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (214,322 | ) | | (186,781 | ) | | (27,541 | ) |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,127,553 |
| | $ | 928,188 |
| | $ | 199,365 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Stock-based Compensation
On January 12, 2018, the Compensation Committee approved the issuance of appreciation-only long-term incentive plan units, or “AO LTIP Units”, pursuant to the Plan to certain of our officers and employees. In connection with the approval of AO LTIP Units Vornado, in its capacity as sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, amended the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) in order to establish the terms of the new class of partnership interests known as AO LTIP Units.
AO LTIP Units are a class of partnership interests in the Operating Partnership that are intended to qualify as “profits interests” for federal income tax purposes and generally only allow the recipient to realize value to the extent the fair market value of a Vornado common share exceeds the threshold level set at the time the AO LTIP Units are granted, subject to any vesting conditions applicable to the award. The threshold level is intended to be equal to 100% of the then fair market value of a Vornado common share on the date of grant. The value of vested AO LTIP Units is realized through conversion of the AO LTIP Units into Class A Operating Partnership units. The number of Class A Units into which vested AO LTIP Units may be converted is determined based on the quotient of (i) the excess of the conversion value on the conversion date over the threshold value designated at the time the AO LTIP Unit was granted, divided by (ii) the conversion value on the conversion date. The “conversion value” is the value of a Vornado common share on the conversion date multiplied by the Conversion Factor as defined in the Partnership Agreement, which is currently one. AO LTIP Units have a term of ten years from the grant date.
Each holder will generally receive special income allocations in respect of an AO LTIP Unit equal to 10% (or such other percentage specified in the applicable award agreement) of the income allocated in respect of a Class A Unit. Upon conversion of AO LTIP Units to Class A Units, holders will be entitled to receive in respect of each such AO LTIP Unit, on a per unit basis, a special distribution equal to 10% (or such other percentage specified in the applicable award agreement) of the distributions received by a holder of an equivalent number of Class A Units during the period from the grant date of the AO LTIP Units through the date of conversion.
Below is a summary of AO LTIP Units activity for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Other | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Shares | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 | 717,581 | | | $ | 59.71 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Exercised | (16,669) | | | 36.72 | | | | | |
Forfeited | (60,927) | | | 56.30 | | | | | |
Expired | (72,246) | | | 66.32 | | | | | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | 567,739 | | | $ | 59.91 | | | 7.29 | | $ | 640,711 | |
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 | 327,535 | | | $ | 61.83 | | | 7.06 | | $ | 279,164 | |
On January 4
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
14. Stock-based Compensation – continued
AO LTIP Units - continued
There were no AO LTIP Units granted during the year ended December 31, 2021. AO LTIP Units granted during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 11, 2018, we redeemed all2019 had a fair value of $4,319,000 and $3,429,000, respectively. The fair value of each AO LTIP Unit granted is estimated on the date of grant using an option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants in the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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| | | As of December 31, |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Expected volatility | | | 35% - 36% | | 35% |
Expected life | | | 5.0 years | | 5.0 years |
Risk free interest rate | | | 0.57% - 1.76% | | 2.50% |
Expected dividend yield | | | 3.2% - 3.4% | | 2.90% |
OP Units
OP Units are granted at the average of the outstanding 6.625% Series Ghigh and 6.625% Series I cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units at their redemptionlow market price of $25.00Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant, vest ratably overfour years and are subject to a taxable book-up event, as defined. Compensation expense related to OP Units is recognized ratably over the vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model. Distributions paid on unvested OP Units amounted to $2,634,000, $5,316,000 and $4,070,000 in the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Below is a summary of restricted OP unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Unvested Units | | Units | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Unvested as of December 31, 2020 | | 1,152,418 | | | $ | 53.17 | |
Granted | | 816,019 | | | 32.10 | |
Vested | | (867,747) | | | 42.11 | |
Forfeited | | (17,603) | | | 52.73 | |
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Unvested as of December 31, 2021 | | 1,083,087 | | | 53.99 | |
OP Units granted in 2021, 2020 and 2019 had a fair value of $26,194,000, $18,013,000 and $58,732,000, respectively. The fair value of OP Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $36,541,000, $24,373,000 and $27,821,000, respectively.
Vornado Restricted Stock
Vornado restricted stock awards are granted at the average of the high and low market price of Vornado’s common shares on the NYSE on the date of grant and generally vest over four years. Compensation expense related to Vornado’s restricted stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Dividends paid on unvested Vornado restricted stock are charged directly to retained earnings and amounted to $35,000, $98,000 and $51,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Below is a summary of Vornado’s restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Unvested Shares | | Shares | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Unvested as of December 31, 2020 | | 25,315 | | | $ | 60.06 | |
| | | | |
Vested | | (8,833) | | | 64.17 | |
Forfeited | | (708) | | | 58.56 | |
Unvested as of December 31, 2021 | | 15,774 | | | 57.82 | |
There were no Vornado restricted stock awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2021. Vornado restricted stock awards granted in 2020 and 2019 had a fair value of $853,000 and $568,000, respectively. The fair value of restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $567,000, $602,000 and $477,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
15. Impairment Losses, Transaction Related Costs and Other
The following table sets forth the details of impairment losses, transaction related costs and other:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Real estate impairment losses | $ | (7,880) | | (1) | $ | (236,286) | | | $ | (8,065) | |
Transaction related costs | (5,935) | | | (8,001) | | | (4,613) | |
608 Fifth Avenue lease liability extinguishment gain in 2020 and impairment loss and related write-offs in 2019 | — | | | 70,260 | | | (93,860) | |
| $ | (13,815) | | | $ | (174,027) | | | $ | (106,538) | |
(1)See Note 7 - Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information.
16. Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), Net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income (loss), net:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Interest on loans receivable | $ | 2,517 | | | $ | 3,384 | | | $ | 6,326 | | |
Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 284 | | | 5,793 | | | 13,380 | | |
Credit losses on loans receivable | — | | | (13,369) | | | — | | |
Market-to-market decrease in the fair value of marketable security (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | | | (4,938) | | | (5,533) | | |
Dividends on marketable securities | — | | | — | | | 3,938 | | |
Other, net | 1,811 | | | 3,631 | | | 3,708 | | |
| $ | 4,612 | | | $ | (5,499) | | | $ | 21,819 | | |
17. Interest and Debt Expense
The following table sets forth the details of interest and debt expense:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Interest expense(1) | $ | 249,169 | | | $ | 251,847 | | | $ | 335,016 | |
Capitalized interest and debt expense | (38,320) | | | (41,056) | | | (72,200) | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 20,247 | | | 18,460 | | | 23,807 | |
| $ | 231,096 | | | $ | 229,251 | | | $ | 286,623 | |
(1)2021 includes $23,729 of defeasance costs, of which $7,119 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a property in which we own a 70% controlling interest. See Note 9 - Debt for additional information. 2019 includes $22,540 of debt prepayment costs in connection with the redemption of $400,000 5.00% senior unsecured notes which were scheduled to mature in January 2022.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
18. Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit
Vornado Realty Trust
The following table presents the calculations of (i) basic income (loss) per share/common share which includes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares and (ii) diluted income (loss) per common share which includes the weighted average common shares and dilutive share equivalents. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, are accounted for as participating securities. Earnings are allocated to participating securities, which include restricted stock awards, based on the two-class method. Other potential dilutive share equivalents such as our employee stock options, OP Units, OPPs, AO LTIP Units and Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share ("EPS") using the treasury stock method, while the dilutive effect of our Series A convertible preferred shares is reflected in diluted EPS by application of the if-converted method.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 175,999 | | | $ | (297,005) | | | $ | 3,147,965 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | — | | | — | | | (28) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado | 175,999 | | | (297,005) | | | 3,147,937 | |
Preferred share dividends | (65,880) | | | (51,739) | | | (50,131) | |
Series K preferred share issuance costs | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | 101,086 | | | (348,744) | | | 3,097,806 | |
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities | (34) | | | (99) | | | (309) | |
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share | 101,052 | | | (348,843) | | | 3,097,497 | |
Impact of assumed conversions: | | | | | |
Convertible preferred share dividends | — | | | — | | | 57 | |
Earnings allocated to Out-Performance Plan units | — | | | — | | | 9 | |
Numerator for basic and diluted income (loss) per share | $ | 101,052 | | | $ | (348,843) | | | $ | 3,097,563 | |
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Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share – weighted average shares | 191,551 | | | 191,146 | | | 190,801 | |
Effect of dilutive securities(1): | | | | | |
Employee stock options, restricted stock awards, AO LTIP Units and OPPs | 571 | | | — | | | 218 | |
Convertible preferred shares | — | | | — | | | 34 | |
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share – weighted average shares and assumed conversions | 192,122 | | | 191,146 | | | 191,053 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC: | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (1.83) | | | $ | 16.23 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED: | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (1.83) | | | $ | 16.21 | |
(1)The effect of dilutive securities excluded an aggregate of13,835, 14,007 and13,020weighted average common share equivalents in the years endedDecember 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
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18. Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit – continued
Vornado Realty L.P.
The following table presents the calculations of (i) basic income (loss) per Class A unit which includes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential Class A units and (ii) diluted income (loss) per Class A unit which includes the weighted average Class A units and dilutive Class A unit equivalents. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or $470,000,000unpaid, are accounted for as participating securities. Earnings are allocated to participating securities, which include Vornado restricted stock awards, OP Units and OPPs, based on the two-class method. Other potential dilutive unit equivalents such as Vornado stock options, AO LTIP Units and Performance Conditioned AO LTIP Units are included in the computation of diluted income per unit ("EPU") using the treasury stock method, while the dilutive effect of our Series A convertible preferred units is reflected in diluted EPU by application of the if-converted method.
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(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Numerator: | | | | | |
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 183,539 | | | $ | (321,951) | | | $ | 3,358,839 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | — | | | — | | | (30) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | 183,539 | | | (321,951) | | | 3,358,809 | |
Preferred unit distributions | (66,035) | | | (51,904) | | | (50,296) | |
Series K preferred unit issuance costs | (9,033) | | | — | | | — | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Class A unitholders | 108,471 | | | (373,855) | | | 3,308,513 | |
Earnings allocated to unvested participating securities | (2,668) | | | (5,417) | | | (17,296) | |
Numerator for basic income (loss) per Class A unit | 105,803 | | | (379,272) | | | 3,291,217 | |
Impact of assumed conversions: | | | | | |
Convertible preferred unit distributions | — | | | — | | | 57 | |
Numerator for basic and diluted income (loss) per Class A unit | $ | 105,803 | | | $ | (379,272) | | | $ | 3,291,274 | |
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Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income (loss) per Class A unit – weighted average units | 204,728 | | | 203,503 | | | 202,947 | |
Effect of dilutive securities(1): | | | | | |
Vornado stock options, Vornado restricted stock awards, OP Units, AO LTIP Units and OPPs | 916 | | | — | | | 267 | |
Convertible preferred units | — | | | — | | | 34 | |
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per Class A unit – weighted average units and assumed conversions | 205,644 | | | 203,503 | | | 203,248 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - BASIC: | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) per Class A unit | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | (1.86) | | | $ | 16.22 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A UNIT - DILUTED: | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) per Class A unit | $ | 0.51 | | | $ | (1.86) | | | $ | 16.19 | |
(1)The effect of dilutive securities excluded an aggregate of 313, 1,650 and 825 weighted average Class A unit equivalents in the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive.
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19. Leases
As lessor
We lease space to tenants under operating leases. Most of the leases provide for the payment of fixed base rent payable monthly in advance. Leases typically provide for periodic step‑ups in rent over the term of the lease and pass through to tenants their share of increases in real estate taxes and operating expenses over a base year. Certain leases also require additional variable rent payments based on a percentage of the tenants’ sales. Electricity is provided to tenants on a sub-metered basis or included in rent based on surveys and adjusted for subsequent utility rate increases. Leases also typically provide for free rent and tenant improvement allowances for all or a portion of the tenant’s initial construction costs of its premises.
As of December 31, 2021, future undiscounted cash flows under non-cancelable operating leases were as follows:
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 |
For the year ended December 31, | |
2022 | $ | 1,313,854 | |
2023 | 1,266,425 | |
2024 | 1,132,125 | |
2025 | 1,021,434 | |
2026 | 977,834 | |
Thereafter | 7,068,874 | |
As lessee
We have a number of ground leases which are classified as operating leases.As of December 31, 2021, our ROU assets and lease liabilities were $337,197,000 and $370,206,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, our ROU assets and lease liabilities were$367,365,000and$401,008,000, respectively.
The discount rate applied to measure each ROU asset and lease liability is based on our incremental borrowing rate ("IBR"). We consider the general economic environment and our credit rating and factor in various financing and asset specific adjustments to ensure the IBR is appropriate to the intended use of the underlying lease. Certain of our ground leases offer renewal options which we assess against relevant economic factors to determine whether we are reasonably certain of exercising or not exercising the option. Lease payments associated with renewal periods that we are reasonably certain will be exercised are included in the measurement of the lease liability and corresponding ROU asset.
Certain of our ground leases are subject to fair market rent resets based on a percentage of the appraised value of the underlying assets at specified future dates. Fair market rent resets occurring during the lease term do not give rise to remeasurement of the related ROU assets and lease liabilities. Fair market rent resets occurring during the lease term, which may be material, will be recognized in the periods in which they are incurred as variable rent expense.
The following table sets forth information related to the measurement of our lease liabilities as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | 44.4 | | 44.8 | | 40.2 |
Weighted average discount rate | 4.85 | % | | 4.91 | % | | 4.84 | % |
Cash paid for operating leases | $ | 22,382 | | | $ | 23,932 | | | $ | 27,817 | |
We recognize rent expense as a component of "operating" expenses on our consolidated statements of income. Rent expense is comprised of fixed and variable lease payments. The following table sets forth the details of rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Fixed rent expense | $ | 24,901 | | | $ | 28,503 | | | $ | 33,738 | |
Variable rent expense | 13,078 | | | 1,178 | | | 1,978 | |
Rent expense | $ | 37,979 | | | $ | 29,681 | | | $ | 35,716 | |
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19. Leases - continued
As lessee - continued
As of December 31, 2021, future lease payments under operating ground leases were as follows:
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(Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 |
For the year ended December 31, | |
2022 | $ | 21,080 | |
2023 | 22,802 | |
2024 | 23,154 | |
2025 | 23,522 | |
2026 | 23,911 | |
Thereafter | 833,728 | |
Total undiscounted cash flows | 948,197 | |
Present value discount | (577,991) | |
Lease liabilities | $ | 370,206 | |
Farley Office and Retail
The future lease payments detailed above exclude the ground and building lease at Farley Office and Retail. Our 95% consolidated joint venture has a 99-year triple-net lease with Empire State Development ("ESD") for 845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space at the property, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. Our lease of the commercial space at the property is accounted for as a “failed sale-leaseback” as a result of us being deemed the "accounting owner" during development of the property in accordance with ASC 842-40-55 and the lease subsequently meeting "finance lease" classification pursuant to ASC 842-40-25 upon substantial completion. The lease calls for annual rent payments and fixed payments in lieu of real estate taxes ("PILOT") through June 2030. Following the fixed PILOT payment period, the PILOT is calculated in a manner consistent with buildings subject to New York City real estate taxes and assessments. As of December 31, 2021, future rent and fixed PILOT payments are $542,631,000.
20. Multiemployer Benefit Plans
Our subsidiaries make contributions to certain multiemployer defined benefit plans (“Multiemployer Pension Plans”) and health plans (“Multiemployer Health Plans”) for our union represented employees, pursuant to the respective collective bargaining agreements.
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Multiemployer Pension Plans differ from single-employer pension plans in that (i) contributions to multiemployer plans may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers and (ii) if other participating employers fail to make their contributions, each of our participating subsidiaries may be required to bear its then pro rata share of unfunded obligations. If a participating subsidiary withdraws from a plan in which it participates, it may be subject to a withdrawal liability. As of December 31, 2021, our subsidiaries’ participation in these plans was not significant to our consolidated financial statements.
In the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we contributed $19,851,000, $7,049,000 and $10,793,000, respectively, towards Multiemployer Pension Plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company funded its pension withdrawal liability in relation to the permanent closure of Hotel Pennsylvania which resulted in the Company funding more than 5% of total employer contributions to the related plan for the year. For our other Multiemployer Pension Plans, our subsidiaries’ contributions did not represent more than 5% of total employer contributions for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Multiemployer Health Plans
Multiemployer Health Plans in which our subsidiaries participate provide health benefits to eligible active and retired employees. In the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, our subsidiaries contributed $23,431,000, $26,938,000 and $32,407,000, respectively, towards these plans, which is included as a component of “operating” expenses on our consolidated statements of income.
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21. Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, plus accruedsubject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,785,910 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including our leasehold interest in the Farley Condominiums) own insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
In July 2018, we leased 78,000 square feet at 345 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, to a subsidiary of Regus PLC, for an initial term of 15 years. The obligations under the lease were guaranteed by Regus PLC in an amount of up to $90,000,000. The tenant purported to terminate the lease prior to space delivery. We commenced a suit on October 23, 2019 seeking to enforce the lease and the guaranty. On May 11, 2021, the court issued a final statement of decision in our favor and on July 7, 2021, the Regus subsidiary appealed the decision. On October 9, 2020, the successor to Regus PLC filed for bankruptcy in Luxembourg. We are actively pursuing claims relating to the guaranty against the successor to Regus PLC and its parent in Luxembourg and other jurisdictions.
In November 2011, we entered into an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") to lease Piers 92 and 94 (the "Piers"). In February 2019, EDC issued an order for us to vacate Pier 92 due to structural problems. Beginning March 2020 through August 2021, we did not pay EDC the monthly rent due under the non-recourse lease due to the loss of our right to use or occupy Pier 92. On August 31, 2021, both parties entered into a mutual release with respect to claims by EDC for unpaid dividends/distributions throughrent owed and claims by the dateCompany for costs and damages as a result of redemption (seeour inability to use or occupy Pier 92.
Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us, except for the mortgage loans secured by 640 Fifth Avenue, 7 West 34th Street and 435 Seventh Avenue, which we guaranteed and therefore are part of our tax basis. In certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. In addition, we have guaranteed the rent and payments in lieu of real estate taxes due to ESD, an entity of New York State, for Farley Office and Retail. As of December 31, 2021, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $1,648,000,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
21. Commitments and Contingencies – continued
Other Commitments and Contingencies - continued
As of December 31, 2021, $15,273,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Office and Retail. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic tax credit investor partner. Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2021, the Tax Credit Investor has made $92,400,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As investment manager of the Fund we are entitled to an incentive allocation after the limited partners have received a preferred return on their invested capital. The incentive allocation is subject to catch-up and clawback provisions. Accordingly, based on the December 31, 2021 fair value of the Fund assets, at liquidation we would be required to make a $27,100,000payment to the limited partners, net of amounts owed to us, representing a clawback of previously paid incentive allocations, which would have no income statement impact as it was previously accrued.
As of December 31, 2021, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $10,300,000.
As of December 31, 2021, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $494,000,000.
22. Related Party Transactions
Alexander’s, Inc.
We own 32.4% of Alexander’s. Steven Roth, the Chairman of Vornado’s Board of Trustee’s and its Chief Executive Officer, is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s. We provide various services to Alexander’s in accordance with management, development and leasing agreements. These agreements are described in Note 105 - Shareholder’s Equity/Partners’ Capital)Investments in Partially Owned Entities.
Interstate Properties (“Interstate”)
Interstate is a general partnership in which Mr. Roth is the managing general partner. David Mandelbaum and Russell B. Wight, Jr., Trustees of Vornado and Directors of Alexander’s, respectively, are Interstate’s two other general partners. As of December 31, 2021, Interstate and its partners beneficially owned an aggregate of approximately 6.9% of the common shares of beneficial interest of Vornado and 26.1% of Alexander’s common stock.
We manage and lease the real estate assets of Interstate pursuant to a management agreement for which we receive an annual fee equal to 4% of annual base rent and percentage rent. The management agreement has a term of one year and is automatically renewable unless terminated by either of the parties on 60 days’ notice at the end of the term. We believe, based upon comparable fees charged by other real estate companies, that the management agreement terms are consistent with the market. We earned $203,000, $203,000, and $300,000 of management fees under the agreement for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV
We provide various services to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV in accordance with management, development, leasing and other agreements. These agreements are described in Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities. Haim Chera, Executive Vice President - Head of Retail, has an investment in Crown Acquisitions Inc. and Crown Retail Services LLC (collectively, "Crown"), companies controlled by Mr. Chera's family. Crown has a nominal minority interest in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV. Additionally, we have other investments with Crown.
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23. Segment Information
We operate in 2 reportable segments, New York and Other, which is based on how we manage our business.
Net operating income ("NOI") at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. NOI at share - cash basis includes rent that has been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a summary of NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and selected balance sheet data by segment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | | | $ | 1,257,599 | | | $ | 331,611 | |
Operating expenses | (797,315) | | | (626,386) | | | (170,929) | |
NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | | | 631,213 | | | 160,682 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (38,980) | | | (30,405) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 300,721 | | | 10,137 | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 892,954 | | | 140,414 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | (1,188) | | | 2,506 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 891,766 | | | $ | 142,920 | |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | |
Real estate, at cost | $ | 13,217,845 | | | $ | 10,702,008 | | | $ | 2,515,837 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | 3,297,389 | | | 3,265,933 | | | 31,456 | |
Total assets | 17,266,588 | | | 15,969,498 | | | 1,297,090 | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | | | $ | 1,221,748 | | | $ | 306,203 | |
Operating expenses | (789,066) | | | (640,531) | | | (148,535) | |
NOI - consolidated | 738,885 | | | 581,217 | | | 157,668 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (72,801) | | | (43,773) | | | (29,028) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 306,495 | | | 296,447 | | | 10,048 | |
NOI at share | 972,579 | | | 833,891 | | | 138,688 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 46,246 | | | 36,715 | | | 9,531 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 870,606 | | | $ | 148,219 | |
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Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | |
Real estate, at cost | $ | 12,087,943 | | | $ | 9,581,830 | | | $ | 2,506,113 | |
Investments in partially owned entities | 3,491,107 | | | 3,459,142 | | | 31,965 | |
Total assets | 16,221,822 | | | 15,046,469 | | | 1,175,353 | |
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23. Segment Information - continued
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 |
| Total | | New York | | Other |
Total revenues | $ | 1,924,700 | | | $ | 1,577,860 | | | $ | 346,840 | |
Operating expenses | (917,981) | | | (758,304) | | | (159,677) | |
NOI - consolidated | 1,006,719 | | | 819,556 | | | 187,163 | |
Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,332) | | | (40,896) | | | (28,436) | |
Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 322,390 | | | 294,168 | | | 28,222 | |
NOI at share | 1,259,777 | | | 1,072,828 | | | 186,949 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (6,060) | | | (12,318) | | | 6,258 | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,253,717 | | | $ | 1,060,510 | | | $ | 193,207 | |
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
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(Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | | | $ | (461,845) | | | $ | 3,334,262 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 412,347 | | | 399,695 | | | 419,107 | |
General and administrative expense | 134,545 | | | 181,509 | | | 169,920 | |
Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 13,815 | | | 174,027 | | | 106,538 | |
(Income) loss from partially owned entities | (130,517) | | | 329,112 | | | (78,865) | |
(Income) loss from real estate fund investments | (11,066) | | | 226,327 | | | 104,082 | |
Interest and other investment (income) loss, net | (4,612) | | | 5,499 | | | (21,819) | |
Interest and debt expense | 231,096 | | | 229,251 | | | 286,623 | |
Net gain on transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | — | | | — | | | (2,571,099) | |
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | | | (381,320) | | | (845,499) | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | (10,496) | | | 36,630 | | | 103,439 | |
Loss from discontinued operations | — | | | — | | | 30 | |
NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | | | 306,495 | | | 322,390 | |
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | | | (72,801) | | | (69,332) | |
NOI at share | 1,033,368 | | | 972,579 | | | 1,259,777 | |
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | | | 46,246 | | | (6,060) | |
NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | | | $ | 1,018,825 | | | $ | 1,253,717 | |
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24. Subsequent Event
2022 Long-Term Performance Award
On January 5, 2018, we completed a $100,000,000 refinancing of 33-00 Northern Boulevard (Center Building)12, 2022, the Compensation Committee approved the 2022 Long-Term Performance Plan (“LTPP”), a 471,000 square foot office buildingmulti-year, LTIP units-based performance equity compensation plan. Awards under the 2022 LTPP are bifurcated between operational performance (50%) and relative performance (50%) measurements and may be earned at specified threshold, target and maximum levels.
The operational component awards may be earned based on Vornado’s 2022 operational performance in Long Island City, New York. The seven-year loan is at LIBOR plus 1.80%,the following categories:
•Comparable FFO per share (75% weighting); and
•ESG performance metrics consisting of greenhouse emissions reductions, GRESB score and Green Building Certification (LEED) achievements (aggregate 25% weighting).
Any LTPP award units tentatively earned based on Vornado’s 2022 operational performance are subject to an absolute return modifier pursuant to which was swappedsuch award units are subject to a fixed ratepotential reduction (but not increase) of 4.14%up to 30% if Vornado’s aggregate total 3-year TSR for 2022-2025 is below specified levels.
Awards under relative components may be earned based on Vornado’s 3-year TSR, measured against the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Office Index (50% weighting) and a Northeast peer group custom index (50% weighting). The loan is interest only forAwards earned under the first five years and includes principal amortization of $1,800,000 per annum beginning in year six. We realized net proceeds of approximately $37,200,000 after repaymentrelative component of the existing 4.43% $59,800,000 mortgageLTPP are subject to reductions of up to 30% if Vornado’s 3-year TSR is below specified levels.
If the designated performance objectives are achieved, awards earned under 2022 LTPP will vest 50% in January 2025 and closing costs.50% in January 2026. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer is required to hold any earned and vested awards for three years following each such vesting date and all other award recipients are required to hold such awards for one year following each such vesting date. Dividends on awards granted under the 2022 LTPP accrue during the applicable performance period and are paid to participants if awards are ultimately earned based on the achievement of the designated performance objectives.
Sale of SoHo Properties
On January 17, 2018, the Fund completed the sale of 11 East 68th Street, a property13, 2022, we sold 2 Manhattan retail properties located on Madison Avenueat 478-482 Broadway and 68th Street, 155 Spring Street. See Note 7 -Acquisitions and Dispositions for $82,000,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $46,259,000 net gain.additional information.
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ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Vornado Realty Trust
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Our management, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a‑15 (e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of Vornado Realty Trust, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of Vornado’s principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172021 was effective.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our trustees; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172021 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing on the following page, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017.2021.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Vornado Realty Trust
New York, New York
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Vornado Realty Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control -— Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, of the Company and our report dated February 12, 2018,14, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New JerseyYork, New York
February 12, 201814, 2022
Vornado Realty L.P.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Vornado Realty L.P.’s management, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a‑15 (e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of Vornado Realty Trust, sole general partner of Vornado Realty L.P., together with Vornado Realty L.P.’s consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of Vornado’s principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As of December 31, 2017,2021, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172021 was effective.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and Vornado’s trustees; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172021 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing on the following page, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017.2021.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Partners
Vornado Realty L.P.
New York, New York
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Vornado Realty L.P. and subsidiaries (the “Partnership”) as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Partnership maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control -— Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, of the Partnership and our report dated February 12, 2018,14, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Partnership’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Partnership in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New JerseyYork, New York
February 12, 201814, 2022
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ITEM 9B. | OTHER INFORMATION |
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | |
ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
Information relating to trustees of Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, including its audit committee and audit committee financial expert, will be contained in Vornado’s definitive Proxy Statement involving the election of Vornado’s trustees under the caption “Election of Trustees” which Vornado will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 not later than 120 days after December 31, 2017,2021, and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Also incorporated herein by reference is the information under the caption “16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” of the Proxy Statement.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following is a list of the names, ages, principal occupations and positions with Vornado of the executive officers of Vornado and the positions held by such officers during the past five years. All executive officers of Vornado have terms of office that run until the next succeeding meeting of the Board of Trustees of Vornado following the Annual Meeting of Vornado’s Shareholders unless they are removed sooner by Vornado’s Board.
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Name | | Age | | PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION, POSITION AND OFFICE (Current and during past five years with Vornado unless otherwise stated)
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Steven Roth | | 7680 | | Chairman of the Board; Chief Executive Officer since April 2013 and from May 1989 to May 2009; Managing General Partner of Interstate Properties, an owner of shopping centers and an investor in securities and partnerships; Chief Executive Officer of Alexander’s, Inc. since March 1995, a Director since 1989, and Chairman of the Board since May 2004. |
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David R. Greenbaum | | 66 | | President of the New York Division since April 1997 (date of our acquisition); President of Mendik Realty (the predecessor to the New York Office division) from 1990 until April 1997. |
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Michael J. Franco | | 4953 | | President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2020; President since April 2019; Executive Vice President - Chief Investment Officer sincefrom April 2015;2015 to April 2019; Executive Vice President - Head of Acquisitions and Capital Markets sincefrom November 2010; Managing Director (2003-2010) and Executive Director (2001-2003) of the Real Estate Investing Group of Morgan Stanley.2010 to April 2015. |
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Joseph MacnowHaim Chera | | 7252 | | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative OfficerHead of Retail since February 2017; April 2019; Principal at Crown Acquisitions from January 2000 - April 2019. |
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Barry S. Langer | | 43 | | Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Administrative Officer from June 2013 to February 2017;Development - Co-Head of Real Estate since April 2019; Executive Vice President - Finance and AdministrationHead of Development from January 1998May 2015 to June 2013, and Chief Financial Officer from March 2001 to June 2013; Treasurer since May 2017, and April 2019. |
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Glen J. Weiss | | 52 | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer- Office Leasing - Co-Head of Real Estate since April 2019; Executive Vice President - Office Leasing from August 1995May 2013 to April 2017 of Alexander's Inc.2019. |
Vornado, the Operating Partnership’s sole general partner, has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to among others, the above executiveall officers and its principal accounting officer, Matthew Iocco, Vornado's Executive Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer.employees. This Code is available on Vornado’s website at www.vno.com.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Information relating to Vornado’s executive officer and trustee compensation will be contained in Vornado’s Proxy Statement referred to above in Item 10, “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” under the caption “Executive Compensation” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS | |
ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
Information relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters will be contained in Vornado’s Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10, “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” under the caption “Principal Security Holders” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
Equity compensation plan information
The following table provides information as of December 31, 20172021 regarding Vornado’s equity compensation plans.
| | Plan Category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in the second column) | | Plan Category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in the second column) | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | 4,988,139 |
| (1) | $ | 46.62 |
| | 2,353,493 |
| (2) | Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | 6,099,655 | | (1) | $ | 65.27 | | | 3,489,732 | | (2) |
Equity compensation awards not approved by security holders | | — |
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| | Equity compensation awards not approved by security holders | | — | | | — | | | — | | |
Total | | 4,988,139 |
| | $ | 46.62 |
| | 2,353,493 |
| | Total | | 6,099,655 | | | $ | 65.27 | | | 3,489,732 | | |
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(1) | Includes an aggregate of 2,164,239 shares/units, comprised of (i) 14,846 restricted Vornado common shares, (ii) 628,962 restricted Operating Partnership units and (iii) 1,520,431 Out-Performance Plan units, which do not have an exercise price. |
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(2) | Based on awards being granted as "Full Value Awards," as defined. If we were to grant "Not Full Value Awards," as defined, the number of securities available for future grants would be 4,706,986. |
(1)Includes shares/units of (i) 191,933 Vornado Stock Options (124,805 of which are vested and exercisable), (ii) 567,739 Appreciation-Only Long-Term Incentive Plan ("AO LTIP") units (327,535 of which are vested and exercisable), (iii) 496,762 Performance Conditioned AO LTIP units (322,313 of which are vested and exercisable), (iv) 2,911,216 restricted Operating Partnership units (1,828,129 of which are vested and exercisable) and (v) 1,932,005 unearned Out-Performance Plan ("OPP") units, which do not have an exercise price. OPP units, if earned, become convertible into Class A units of the Operating Partnership (and ultimately into Vornado common shares) following vesting.
Does not include 15,774 shares of Vornado Restricted Stock, as they have been reflected in Vornado's total shares outstanding.
(2)Based on awards being granted as "Full Value Awards," as defined. If we were to grant "Not Full Value Awards," as defined, the number of securities available for future grants is approximately 6,980,000 shares. | |
ITEM 13. | ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
Information relating to certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence will be contained in Vornado’s Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10, “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES | |
ITEM 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES |
Information relating to principal accounting fees and services will be contained in Vornado’s Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10, “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” under the caption “Ratification of SelectionThe Appointment of Independent Auditors”Accounting Firm” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES | |
Item 15. | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
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(a) | The following documents are filed as part of this report: |
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:
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1. | The consolidated financial statements are set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
1.The consolidated financial statements are set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following financial statement schedules should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts--years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 | |
III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2017, 20162021, 2020 and 20152019 | |
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because they are not applicable or the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
December 31, 2017
(Amounts in Thousands)
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Column A | | Column B | | Column C | | Column D | | Column E |
Description | | Balance at Beginning of Year | | Additions Charged Against Operations | | Uncollectible Accounts Written-off | | Balance at End of Year |
Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 8,621 |
| | $ | 26 |
| | $ | (2,167 | ) | | $ | 6,480 |
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Year Ended December 31, 2016 | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 10,075 |
| | $ | 1,827 |
| | $ | (3,281 | ) | | $ | 8,621 |
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Year Ended December 31, 2015 | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 18,299 |
| | $ | (1,429 | ) | | $ | (6,795 | ) | | $ | 10,075 |
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(Amounts in thousands)
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (1) | | Initial cost to company | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (3) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (2) |
New York | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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1290 Avenue of the Americas | $ | 950,000 | | | $ | 518,244 | | | $ | 926,992 | | | $ | 268,355 | | | $ | 518,244 | | | $ | 1,195,347 | | | $ | 1,713,591 | | | $ | 440,097 | | 1963 | 2007 | (4) |
One Park Avenue | 525,000 | | | 197,057 | | | 369,016 | | | 1,525 | | | 197,057 | | | 370,541 | | | 567,598 | | | 4,538 | | 1926 | 2021 | (4) |
350 Park Avenue | 400,000 | | | 265,889 | | | 363,381 | | | 49,025 | | | 265,889 | | | 412,406 | | | 678,295 | | | 157,691 | | 1960 | 2006 | (4) |
PENN 1 | — | | | — | | | 412,169 | | | 675,839 | | | — | | | 1,088,008 | | | 1,088,008 | | | 364,744 | | 1972 | 1998 | (4) |
100 West 33rd Street | 398,402 | | | 242,776 | | | 247,970 | | | 44,038 | | | 242,776 | | | 292,008 | | | 534,784 | | | 115,295 | | 1911 | 2007 | (4) |
150 West 34th Street | 205,000 | | | 119,657 | | | 268,509 | | | — | | | 119,657 | | | 268,509 | | | 388,166 | | | 44,192 | | 1900 | 2015 | (4) |
PENN 2 | 575,000 | | (5) | 53,615 | | | 164,903 | | | 261,859 | | | 52,689 | | | 427,688 | | | 480,377 | | | 106,149 | | 1968 | 1997 | (4) |
90 Park Avenue | — | | | 8,000 | | | 175,890 | | | 198,970 | | | 8,000 | | | 374,860 | | | 382,860 | | | 177,978 | | 1964 | 1997 | (4) |
Manhattan Mall | 181,598 | | | 88,595 | | | 113,473 | | | 31,237 | | | 88,595 | | | 144,710 | | | 233,305 | | | 52,851 | | 2009 | 2007 | (4) |
770 Broadway | 700,000 | | | 52,898 | | | 95,686 | | | 188,436 | | | 52,898 | | | 284,122 | | | 337,020 | | | 127,420 | | 1907 | 1998 | (4) |
888 Seventh Avenue | 299,400 | | | — | | | 117,269 | | | 164,940 | | | — | | | 282,209 | | | 282,209 | | | 153,517 | | 1980 | 1998 | (4) |
PENN 11 | 500,000 | | | 40,333 | | | 85,259 | | | 118,666 | | | 40,333 | | | 203,925 | | | 244,258 | | | 93,045 | | 1923 | 1997 | (4) |
909 Third Avenue | 350,000 | | | — | | | 120,723 | | | 121,136 | | | — | | | 241,859 | | | 241,859 | | | 122,466 | | 1969 | 1999 | (4) |
150 East 58th Street | — | | | 39,303 | | | 80,216 | | | 57,661 | | | 39,303 | | | 137,877 | | | 177,180 | | | 71,938 | | 1969 | 1998 | (4) |
595 Madison Avenue | — | | | 62,731 | | | 62,888 | | | 68,956 | | | 62,731 | | | 131,844 | | | 194,575 | | | 53,220 | | 1968 | 1999 | (4) |
330 West 34th Street | — | | | — | | | 8,599 | | | 154,213 | | | — | | | 162,812 | | | 162,812 | | | 49,803 | | 1925 | 1998 | (4) |
715 Lexington Avenue | — | | | — | | | 26,903 | | | 20,217 | | | 30,085 | | | 17,035 | | | 47,120 | | | 965 | | 1923 | 2001 | (4) |
484-486 Broadway | — | | | 10,000 | | | 6,688 | | | 7,358 | | | 10,000 | | | 14,046 | | | 24,046 | | | 4,235 | | 2009 | 2007 | (4) |
4 Union Square South | 120,000 | | | 24,079 | | | 55,220 | | | 11,398 | | | 24,079 | | | 66,618 | | | 90,697 | | | 25,826 | | 1965/2004 | 1993 | (4) |
Farley Office and Retail | — | | | — | | | 476,235 | | | 911,408 | | | — | | | 1,387,643 | | | 1,387,643 | | | 4,189 | | 1912 | 2018 | (4) |
260 Eleventh Avenue | — | | | — | | | 80,482 | | | 5,530 | | | — | | | 86,012 | | | 86,012 | | | 14,146 | | 1911 | 2015 | (4) |
510 Fifth Avenue | — | | | 34,602 | | | 18,728 | | | 36,745 | | | 48,403 | | | 41,672 | | | 90,075 | | | 12,270 | | | 2010 | (4) |
606 Broadway | 74,119 | | | 45,406 | | | 8,993 | | | 51,709 | | | 45,298 | | | 60,810 | | | 106,108 | | | 4,213 | | | 2016 | (4) |
40 Fulton Street | — | | | 15,732 | | | 26,388 | | | 41,597 | | | 15,732 | | | 67,985 | | | 83,717 | | | 25,521 | | 1987 | 1998 | (4) |
443 Broadway | — | | | 11,187 | | | 41,186 | | | (36,197) | | | 3,457 | | | 12,719 | | | 16,176 | | | 391 | | | 2013 | (4) |
435 Seventh Avenue | 95,696 | | | 19,893 | | | 19,091 | | | 2,166 | | | 19,893 | | | 21,257 | | | 41,150 | | | 10,732 | | 2002 | 1997 | (4) |
692 Broadway | — | | | 6,053 | | | 22,908 | | | 3,901 | | | 6,053 | | | 26,809 | | | 32,862 | | | 11,503 | | | 2005 | (4) |
131-135 West 33rd Street | — | | | 8,315 | | | 21,312 | | | 477 | | | 8,315 | | | 21,789 | | | 30,104 | | | 3,161 | | | 2016 | (4) |
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (2) | | Initial cost to company (1) | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (4) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (3) |
New York | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manhattan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1290 Avenue of the Americas | $ | 950,000 |
| | $ | 515,539 |
| | $ | 923,653 |
| | $ | 222,019 |
| | $ | 515,539 |
| | $ | 1,145,672 |
| | $ | 1,661,211 |
| | $ | 302,588 |
| 1963 | 2007 | (5) |
697-703 Fifth Avenue (St. Regis - retail) | 450,000 |
| | 152,825 |
| | 584,230 |
| | 212 |
| | 152,825 |
| | 584,442 |
| | 737,267 |
| | 46,409 |
| | 2014 | (5) |
350 Park Avenue | 400,000 |
| | 265,889 |
| | 363,381 |
| | 47,714 |
| | 265,889 |
| | 411,095 |
| | 676,984 |
| | 118,948 |
| 1960 | 2006 | (5) |
666 Fifth Avenue (Retail Condo) | 390,000 |
| | 189,005 |
| | 471,072 |
| | — |
| | 189,005 |
| | 471,072 |
| | 660,077 |
| | 61,050 |
| | 2012 | (5) |
One Penn Plaza | — |
| | — |
| | 412,169 |
| | 236,985 |
| | — |
| | 649,154 |
| | 649,154 |
| | 294,104 |
| 1972 | 1998 | (5) |
100 West 33rd Street | 398,402 |
| | 242,776 |
| | 247,970 |
| | 34,479 |
| | 242,776 |
| | 282,449 |
| | 525,225 |
| | 79,163 |
| 1911 | 2007 | (5) |
1535 Broadway (Marriott Marquis) | — |
| | — |
| | 249,285 |
| | 149,716 |
| | — |
| | 399,001 |
| | 399,001 |
| | 25,326 |
| | 2012 | (5) |
150 West 34th Street | 205,000 |
| | 119,657 |
| | 268,509 |
| | — |
| | 119,657 |
| | 268,509 |
| | 388,166 |
| | 17,341 |
| 1900 | 2015 | (5) |
1540 Broadway | — |
| | 105,914 |
| | 214,208 |
| | 28,825 |
| | 105,914 |
| | 243,033 |
| | 348,947 |
| | 54,741 |
| | 2006 | (5) |
655 Fifth Avenue | 140,000 |
| | 102,594 |
| | 231,903 |
| | — |
| | 102,594 |
| | 231,903 |
| | 334,497 |
| | 24,837 |
| | 2013 | (5) |
Two Penn Plaza | 575,000 |
| | 53,615 |
| | 164,903 |
| | 106,557 |
| | 52,689 |
| | 272,386 |
| | 325,075 |
| | 156,678 |
| 1968 | 1997 | (5) |
90 Park Avenue | — |
| | 8,000 |
| | 175,890 |
| | 176,847 |
| | 8,000 |
| | 352,737 |
| | 360,737 |
| | 117,458 |
| 1964 | 1997 | (5) |
Manhattan Mall | 181,598 |
| | 88,595 |
| | 113,473 |
| | 71,579 |
| | 88,595 |
| | 185,052 |
| | 273,647 |
| | 60,036 |
| 2009 | 2007 | (5) |
770 Broadway | 700,000 |
| | 52,898 |
| | 95,686 |
| | 121,075 |
| | 52,898 |
| | 216,761 |
| | 269,659 |
| | 89,691 |
| 1907 | 1998 | (5) |
888 Seventh Avenue | 375,000 |
| | — |
| | 117,269 |
| | 141,655 |
| | — |
| | 258,924 |
| | 258,924 |
| | 116,203 |
| 1980 | 1998 | (5) |
Eleven Penn Plaza | 450,000 |
| | 40,333 |
| | 85,259 |
| | 105,575 |
| | 40,333 |
| | 190,834 |
| | 231,167 |
| | 69,613 |
| 1923 | 1997 | (5) |
640 Fifth Avenue | — |
| | 38,224 |
| | 25,992 |
| | 156,605 |
| | 38,224 |
| | 182,597 |
| | 220,821 |
| | 52,575 |
| 1950 | 1997 | (5) |
909 Third Avenue | 350,000 |
| | — |
| | 120,723 |
| | 98,723 |
| | — |
| | 219,446 |
| | 219,446 |
| | 92,000 |
| 1969 | 1999 | (5) |
150 East 58th Street | — |
| | 39,303 |
| | 80,216 |
| | 44,769 |
| | 39,303 |
| | 124,985 |
| | 164,288 |
| | 57,827 |
| 1969 | 1998 | (5) |
595 Madison Avenue | — |
| | 62,731 |
| | 62,888 |
| | 35,314 |
| | 62,731 |
| | 98,202 |
| | 160,933 |
| | 37,977 |
| 1968 | 1999 | (5) |
330 West 34th Street | — |
| | — |
| | 8,599 |
| | 142,977 |
| | — |
| | 151,576 |
| | 151,576 |
| | 21,734 |
| 1925 | 1998 | (5) |
828-850 Madison Avenue | 80,000 |
| | 107,937 |
| | 28,261 |
| | 134 |
| | 107,937 |
| | 28,395 |
| | 136,332 |
| | 8,952 |
| | 2005 | (5) |
33-00 Northern Boulevard | 59,721 |
| | 46,505 |
| | 86,226 |
| | 4,689 |
| | 46,505 |
| | 90,915 |
| | 137,420 |
| | 7,338 |
| 1915 | 2015 | (5) |
715 Lexington Avenue | — |
| | — |
| | 26,903 |
| | 63,244 |
| | 63,000 |
| | 27,147 |
| | 90,147 |
| | 8,623 |
| 1923 | 2001 | (5) |
478-486 Broadway | — |
| | 30,000 |
| | 20,063 |
| | 34,835 |
| | 30,000 |
| | 54,898 |
| | 84,898 |
| | 12,393 |
| 2009 | 2007 | (5) |
4 Union Square South | 114,028 |
| | 24,079 |
| | 55,220 |
| | 2,971 |
| | 24,079 |
| | 58,191 |
| | 82,270 |
| | 19,464 |
| 1965/2004 | 1993 | (5) |
260 Eleventh Avenue | — |
| | — |
| | 80,482 |
| | 867 |
| | — |
| | 81,349 |
| | 81,349 |
| | 5,470 |
| 1911 | 2015 | (5) |
510 Fifth Avenue | — |
| | 34,602 |
| | 18,728 |
| | 34,922 |
| | 48,379 |
| | 39,873 |
| | 88,252 |
| | 8,128 |
| | 2010 | (5) |
606 Broadway | 38,458 |
| | — |
| | 54,399 |
| | 23,163 |
| | — |
| | 77,562 |
| | 77,562 |
| | — |
| | 2016 | (5) |
40 Fulton Street | — |
| | 15,732 |
| | 26,388 |
| | 15,493 |
| | 15,732 |
| | 41,881 |
| | 57,613 |
| | 20,130 |
| 1987 | 1998 | (5) |
689 Fifth Avenue | — |
| | 19,721 |
| | 13,446 |
| | 24,555 |
| | 19,721 |
| | 38,001 |
| | 57,722 |
| | 12,231 |
| 1925 | 1998 | (5) |
443 Broadway | — |
| | 11,187 |
| | 41,186 |
| | — |
| | 11,187 |
| | 41,186 |
| | 52,373 |
| | 4,779 |
| | 2013 | (5) |
40 East 66th Street | — |
| | 13,616 |
| | 34,635 |
| | 159 |
| | 13,616 |
| | 34,794 |
| | 48,410 |
| | 10,521 |
| | 2005 | (5) |
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
(Amounts in thousands)
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (1) | | Initial cost to company | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (3) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (2) |
New York - continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manhattan - continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
304 Canal Street | $ | — | | | $ | 3,511 | | | $ | 12,905 | | | $ | (8,456) | | | $ | 1,771 | | | $ | 6,189 | | | $ | 7,960 | | | $ | 169 | | 1910 | 2014 | (4) |
1131 Third Avenue | — | | | 7,844 | | | 7,844 | | | 5,683 | | | 7,844 | | | 13,527 | | | 21,371 | | | 3,093 | | | 1997 | (4) |
431 Seventh Avenue | — | | | 16,700 | | | 2,751 | | | — | | | 16,700 | | | 2,751 | | | 19,451 | | | 1,014 | | | 2007 | (4) |
138-142 West 32nd Street | — | | | 9,252 | | | 9,936 | | | 2,002 | | | 9,252 | | | 11,938 | | | 21,190 | | | 1,844 | | 1920 | 2015 | (4) |
334 Canal Street | — | | | 1,693 | | | 6,507 | | | (1,170) | | | 752 | | | 6,278 | | | 7,030 | | | 205 | | | 2011 | (4) |
966 Third Avenue | — | | | 8,869 | | | 3,631 | | | — | | | 8,869 | | | 3,631 | | | 12,500 | | | 756 | | | 2013 | (4) |
148 Spring Street | — | | | 3,200 | | | 8,112 | | | 398 | | | 3,200 | | | 8,510 | | | 11,710 | | | 2,941 | | | 2008 | (4) |
150 Spring Street | — | | | 3,200 | | | 5,822 | | | 312 | | | 3,200 | | | 6,134 | | | 9,334 | | | 2,109 | | | 2008 | (4) |
137 West 33rd Street | — | | | 6,398 | | | 1,550 | | | — | | | 6,398 | | | 1,550 | | | 7,948 | | | 262 | | 1932 | 2015 | (4) |
825 Seventh Avenue | — | | | 1,483 | | | 697 | | | 3,940 | | | 1,483 | | | 4,637 | | | 6,120 | | | 829 | | | 1997 | (4) |
537 West 26th Street | — | | | 10,370 | | | 17,632 | | | 19,925 | | | 26,631 | | | 21,296 | | | 47,927 | | | 2,062 | | | 2018 | (4) |
339 Greenwich Street | — | | | 2,622 | | | 12,333 | | | (10,019) | | | 865 | | | 4,071 | | | 4,936 | | | 123 | | | 2017 | (4) |
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania site) | — | | | 29,903 | | | 121,712 | | | 266,365 | | | 29,903 | | | 388,077 | | | 417,980 | | | 145,938 | | 1919 | 1997 | (4) |
Other (Including Signage) | — | | | 140,477 | | | 31,892 | | | 3,477 | | | 94,788 | | | 81,058 | | | 175,846 | | | 23,571 | | | | |
Total Manhattan | 5,374,215 | | | 2,109,887 | | | 4,660,401 | | | 3,743,622 | | | 2,111,143 | | | 8,402,767 | | | 10,513,910 | | | 2,437,012 | | | | |
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Other Properties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
33-00 Northern Boulevard, Queens, New York | 100,000 | | | 46,505 | | | 86,226 | | | 14,493 | | | 46,505 | | | 100,719 | | | 147,224 | | | 17,829 | | 1915 | 2015 | (4) |
Paramus, New Jersey | — | | | — | | | — | | | 23,348 | | | 1,036 | | | 22,312 | | | 23,348 | | | 19,393 | | 1967 | 1987 | (4) |
Total Other Properties | 100,000 | | | 46,505 | | | 86,226 | | | 37,841 | | | 47,541 | | | 123,031 | | | 170,572 | | | 37,222 | | | | |
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Total New York | 5,474,215 | | | 2,156,392 | | | 4,746,627 | | | 3,781,463 | | | 2,158,684 | | | 8,525,798 | | | 10,684,482 | | | 2,474,234 | | | | |
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (2) | | Initial cost to company (1) | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (4) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (3) |
New York - continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manhattan - continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
155 Spring Street | $ | — |
| | $ | 13,700 |
| | $ | 30,544 |
| | $ | 4,545 |
| | $ | 13,700 |
| | $ | 35,089 |
| | $ | 48,789 |
| | $ | 9,516 |
| | 2007 | (5) |
435 Seventh Avenue | 96,780 |
| | 19,893 |
| | 19,091 |
| | 37 |
| | 19,893 |
| | 19,128 |
| | 39,021 |
| | 7,418 |
| 2002 | 1997 | (5) |
3040 M Street | — |
| | 7,830 |
| | 27,490 |
| | 3,583 |
| | 7,830 |
| | 31,073 |
| | 38,903 |
| | 9,923 |
| | 2006 | (5) |
608 Fifth Avenue | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 38,829 |
| | — |
| | 38,829 |
| | 38,829 |
| | 8,859 |
| 1932 | 2012 | (5) |
692 Broadway | — |
| | 6,053 |
| | 22,908 |
| | 3,690 |
| | 6,053 |
| | 26,598 |
| | 32,651 |
| | 8,422 |
| | 2005 | (5) |
131-135 West 33rd Street | — |
| | 8,315 |
| | 21,312 |
| | 24 |
| | 8,315 |
| | 21,336 |
| | 29,651 |
| | 879 |
| | 2016 | (5) |
265 West 34th Street | — |
| | 28,500 |
| | — |
| | 23 |
| | 28,500 |
| | 23 |
| | 28,523 |
| | — |
| 1920 | 2015 | (5) |
304 Canal Street | — |
| | 3,511 |
| | 12,905 |
| | 11,115 |
| | 3,511 |
| | 24,020 |
| | 27,531 |
| | 160 |
| 1910 | 2014 | (5) |
677-679 Madison Avenue | — |
| | 13,070 |
| | 9,640 |
| | 413 |
| | 13,070 |
| | 10,053 |
| | 23,123 |
| | 2,913 |
| | 2006 | (5) |
1131 Third Avenue | — |
| | 7,844 |
| | 7,844 |
| | 5,708 |
| | 7,844 |
| | 13,552 |
| | 21,396 |
| | 1,503 |
| | 1997 | (5) |
486 Eighth Avenue | — |
| | 20,000 |
| | 71 |
| | 23 |
| | 20,000 |
| | 94 |
| | 20,094 |
| | — |
| 1928 | 2016 | (5) |
431 Seventh Avenue | — |
| | 16,700 |
| | 2,751 |
| | — |
| | 16,700 |
| | 2,751 |
| | 19,451 |
| | 739 |
| | 2007 | (5) |
138-142 West 32nd Street | — |
| | 9,252 |
| | 9,936 |
| | — |
| | 9,252 |
| | 9,936 |
| | 19,188 |
| | 724 |
| 1920 | 2015 | (5) |
334 Canal Street | — |
| | 1,693 |
| | 6,507 |
| | 7,589 |
| | 1,693 |
| | 14,096 |
| | 15,789 |
| | 909 |
| | 2011 | (5) |
267 West 34th Street | — |
| | 5,099 |
| | 10,037 |
| | 2 |
| | 5,099 |
| | 10,039 |
| | 15,138 |
| | 3,994 |
| | 2013 | (5) |
1540 Broadway Garage | — |
| | 4,086 |
| | 8,914 |
| | — |
| | 4,086 |
| | 8,914 |
| | 13,000 |
| | 2,589 |
| 1990 | 2006 | (5) |
966 Third Avenue | — |
| | 8,869 |
| | 3,631 |
| | — |
| | 8,869 |
| | 3,631 |
| | 12,500 |
| | 393 |
| | 2013 | (5) |
148 Spring Street | — |
| | 3,200 |
| | 8,112 |
| | 406 |
| | 3,200 |
| | 8,518 |
| | 11,718 |
| | 2,054 |
| | 2008 | (5) |
150 Spring Street | — |
| | 3,200 |
| | 5,822 |
| | 294 |
| | 3,200 |
| | 6,116 |
| | 9,316 |
| | 1,501 |
| | 2008 | (5) |
137 West 33rd Street | — |
| | 6,398 |
| | 1,550 |
| | — |
| | 6,398 |
| | 1,550 |
| | 7,948 |
| | 107 |
| 1932 | 2015 | (5) |
488 Eighth Avenue | — |
| | 10,650 |
| | 1,767 |
| | (4,671 | ) | | 6,859 |
| | 887 |
| | 7,746 |
| | 223 |
| | 2007 | (5) |
484 Eighth Avenue | — |
| | 3,856 |
| | 762 |
| | 485 |
| | 3,856 |
| | 1,247 |
| | 5,103 |
| | 526 |
| | 1997 | (5) |
825 Seventh Avenue | — |
| | 1,483 |
| | 697 |
| | 33 |
| | 1,483 |
| | 730 |
| | 2,213 |
| | 380 |
| | 1997 | (5) |
339 Greenwich | — |
| | 2,622 |
| | 12,333 |
| | — |
| | 2,622 |
| | 12,333 |
| | 14,955 |
| | 245 |
| | 2017 | (5) |
Other (including signage) | — |
| | 80,762 |
| | 14,895 |
| | 114,889 |
| | 80,762 |
| | 129,784 |
| | 210,546 |
| | 33,136 |
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Total Manhattan | 5,953,987 |
| | 2,667,863 |
| | 5,742,734 |
| | 2,313,675 |
| | 2,739,923 |
| | 7,984,349 |
| | 10,724,272 |
| | 2,111,441 |
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Other Properties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | — |
| | 29,903 |
| | 121,712 |
| | 105,665 |
| | 29,903 |
| | 227,377 |
| | 257,280 |
| | 110,796 |
| 1919 | 1997 | (5) |
Paramus | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 25,176 |
| | 1,036 |
| | 24,140 |
| | 25,176 |
| | 15,188 |
| 1967 | 1987 | (5) |
Total Other Properties | — |
| | 29,903 |
| | 121,712 |
| | 130,841 |
| | 30,939 |
| | 251,517 |
| | 282,456 |
| | 125,984 |
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Total New York | 5,953,987 |
| | 2,697,766 |
| | 5,864,446 |
| | 2,444,516 |
| | 2,770,862 |
| | 8,235,866 |
| | 11,006,728 |
| | 2,237,425 |
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VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
(Amounts in thousands)
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (1) | | Initial cost to company | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (3) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (2) |
Other | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Illinois | $ | — | | | $ | 64,528 | | | $ | 319,146 | | | $ | 413,854 | | | $ | 64,535 | | | $ | 732,993 | | | $ | 797,528 | | | $ | 369,439 | | 1930 | 1998 | (4) |
527 West Kinzie, Illinois | — | | | 5,166 | | | — | | | 197 | | | 5,166 | | | 197 | | | 5,363 | | | — | | | 1998 | |
Piers 92 and 94, New York | — | | | — | | | — | | | 19,144 | | | — | | | 19,144 | | | 19,144 | | | 3,905 | | | 2008 | (4) |
Total theMART | — | | | 69,694 | | | 319,146 | | | 433,195 | | | 69,701 | | | 752,334 | | | 822,035 | | | 373,344 | | | | |
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555 California Street, California | 1,200,000 | | | 223,446 | | | 895,379 | | | 256,718 | | | 223,446 | | | 1,152,097 | | | 1,375,543 | | | 395,120 | | 1922,1969 -1970 | 2007 | (4) |
220 Central Park South, New York | — | | | 115,720 | | | 16,445 | | | (106,014) | | | — | | | 26,151 | | | 26,151 | | | — | | | 2005 | (4) |
Borgata Land, Atlantic City, NJ | — | | | 83,089 | | | — | | | — | | | 83,089 | | | — | | | 83,089 | | | — | | | 2010 | |
759-771 Madison Avenue (40 East 66th) Residential, New York | — | | | 8,454 | | | 13,321 | | | (8,193) | | | 5,273 | | | 8,309 | | | 13,582 | | | 3,101 | | | 2005 | (4) |
Annapolis, Maryland | — | | | — | | | 9,652 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,652 | | | 9,652 | | | 4,713 | | | 2005 | (4) |
Wayne Towne Center, New Jersey | — | | | — | | | 26,137 | | | 47,347 | | | — | | | 73,484 | | | 73,484 | | | 34,112 | | | 2010 | (4) |
Other | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,035 | | | — | | | 10,035 | | | 10,035 | | | 1,942 | | | | (4) |
Total Other | 1,200,000 | | | 500,403 | | | 1,280,080 | | | 633,088 | | | 381,509 | | | 2,032,062 | | | 2,413,571 | | | 812,332 | | | | |
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Leasehold improvements equipment and other | — | | | — | | | — | | | 119,792 | | | — | | | 119,792 | | | 119,792 | | | 89,781 | | | | |
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Total December 31, 2021 | $ | 6,674,215 | | | $ | 2,656,795 | | | $ | 6,026,707 | | | $ | 4,534,343 | | | $ | 2,540,193 | | | $ | 10,677,652 | | | $ | 13,217,845 | | | $ | 3,376,347 | | | | |
(1)Represents contractual debt obligations.
(2)The net basis of Vornado's assets and liabilities for tax reporting purposes is approximately $2.6 billion lower than the amounts reported for financial statement purposes.
(3)Date of original construction –– many properties have had substantial renovation or additional construction –– see Column D.
(4)Depreciation of the buildings and improvements are calculated over lives ranging from the life of the lease to forty years.
(5)Secured amount outstanding on revolving credit facilities.
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COLUMN A | COLUMN B | | COLUMN C | | COLUMN D | | COLUMN E | | COLUMN F | COLUMN G | COLUMN H | COLUMN I |
| Encumbrances (2) | | Initial cost to company (1) | | Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition | | Gross amount at which carried at close of period | | Accumulated depreciation and amortization | Date of construction (4) | Date acquired | Life on which depreciation in latest income statement is computed |
Land | | Buildings and improvements | Land | | Buildings and improvements | | Total (3) |
Other | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Illinois | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
theMART, Chicago | $ | 675,000 |
| | $ | 64,528 |
| | $ | 319,146 |
| | $ | 380,720 |
| | $ | 64,535 |
| | $ | 699,859 |
| | $ | 764,394 |
| | $ | 283,135 |
| 1930 | 1998 | (5) |
527 West Kinzie, Chicago | — |
| | 5,166 |
| | — |
| | 32 |
| | 5,166 |
| | 32 |
| | 5,198 |
| | — |
| | 1998 | |
Total Illinois | 675,000 |
| | 69,694 |
| | 319,146 |
| | 380,752 |
| | 69,701 |
| | 699,891 |
| | 769,592 |
| | 283,135 |
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New York | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MMPI Piers | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15,117 |
| | — |
| | 15,117 |
| | 15,117 |
| | 2,450 |
| | 2008 | (5) |
Total theMART | 675,000 |
| | 69,694 |
| | 319,146 |
| | 395,869 |
| | 69,701 |
| | 715,008 |
| | 784,709 |
| | 285,585 |
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555 California Street | 569,215 |
| | 221,903 |
| | 893,324 |
| | 152,004 |
| | 209,916 |
| | 1,057,315 |
| | 1,267,231 |
| | 261,218 |
| 1922, 1969-1970 | 2007 | (5) |
220 Central Park South | 950,000 |
| | 115,720 |
| | 16,420 |
| | 1,265,899 |
| | — |
| | 1,398,039 |
| | 1,398,039 |
| | — |
| | 2005 | (5) |
Borgata Land, Atlantic City, NJ | 55,606 |
| | 83,089 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 83,089 |
| | — |
| | 83,089 |
| | | | 2010 | (5) |
40 East 66th Residential | — |
| | 29,199 |
| | 85,798 |
| | (93,222 | ) | | 8,454 |
| | 13,321 |
| | 21,775 |
| | 3,662 |
| | 2005 | (5) |
677-679 Madison | — |
| | 1,462 |
| | 1,058 |
| | 284 |
| | 1,626 |
| | 1,178 |
| | 2,804 |
| | 439 |
| | 2006 | (5) |
Annapolis | — |
| | — |
| | 9,652 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 9,652 |
| | 9,652 |
| | 3,709 |
| | | |
Wayne Towne Center | — |
| | — |
| | 26,137 |
| | 52,771 |
| | — |
| | 78,908 |
| | 78,908 |
| | 16,448 |
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Other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,419 |
| | — |
| | 4,419 |
| | 4,419 |
| | 1,161 |
| | 2005 | (5) |
Total Other | 2,249,821 |
| | 521,067 |
| | 1,351,535 |
| | 1,778,024 |
| | 372,786 |
| | 3,277,840 |
| | 3,650,626 |
| | 572,222 |
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Leasehold improvements equipment and other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 98,941 |
| | — |
| | 98,941 |
| | 98,941 |
| | 75,636 |
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Total December 31, 2017 | $ | 8,203,808 |
| | $ | 3,218,833 |
| | $ | 7,215,981 |
| | $ | 4,321,481 |
| | $ | 3,143,648 |
| | $ | 11,612,647 |
| | $ | 14,756,295 |
| | $ | 2,885,283 |
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(1) | Initial cost is cost as of January 30, 1982 (the date on which we commenced real estate operations) unless acquired subsequent to that date see Column H. |
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(2) | Represents the contractual debt obligations. |
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(3) | The net basis of Vornado's assets and liabilities for tax reporting purposes is approximately $2.0 billion lower than the amounts reported for financial statement purposes. |
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(4) | Date of original construction –– many properties have had substantial renovation or additional construction –– see Column D. |
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(5) | Depreciation of the buildings and improvements are calculated over lives ranging from the life of the lease to forty years. |
VORNADO REALTY TRUST AND VORNADO REALTY L.P.
SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(Amounts in thousands)
The following is a reconciliation of real estate assets and accumulated depreciation:
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Real Estate | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 12,087,943 | | | $ | 13,074,012 | | | $ | 16,237,883 | |
Additions during the period: | | | | | |
Land | 197,057 | | | 1,372 | | | 46,074 | |
Buildings & improvements and other | 1,286,474 | | | 1,127,593 | | | 1,391,784 | |
| 13,571,474 | | | 14,202,977 | | | 17,675,741 | |
Less: Assets sold, written-off, reclassified to ready for sale and deconsolidated | 353,629 | | | 2,115,034 | | | 4,601,729 | |
Balance at end of period | $ | 13,217,845 | | | $ | 12,087,943 | | | $ | 13,074,012 | |
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Accumulated Depreciation | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 3,169,446 | | | $ | 3,015,958 | | | $ | 3,180,175 | |
Additions charged to operating expenses | 362,311 | | | 344,301 | | | 360,194 | |
| 3,531,757 | | | 3,360,259 | | | 3,540,369 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation on assets sold, written-off and deconsolidated | 155,410 | | | 190,813 | | | 524,411 | |
Balance at end of period | $ | 3,376,347 | | | $ | 3,169,446 | | | $ | 3,015,958 | |
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Real Estate | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 14,187,820 |
| | $ | 13,545,295 |
| | $ | 12,438,940 |
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Additions during the period: | |
| | |
| | |
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Land | 21,298 |
| | 30,805 |
| | 281,048 |
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Buildings & improvements | 598,820 |
| | 854,194 |
| | 1,030,043 |
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| 14,807,938 |
| | 14,430,294 |
| | 13,750,031 |
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Less: Assets sold, written-off and deconsolidated | 51,643 |
| | 242,474 |
| | 204,736 |
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Balance at end of period | $ | 14,756,295 |
| | $ | 14,187,820 |
| | $ | 13,545,295 |
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Accumulated Depreciation | |
| | |
| | |
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Balance at beginning of period | $ | 2,581,514 |
| | $ | 2,356,728 |
| | $ | 2,209,778 |
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Additions charged to operating expenses | 360,391 |
| | 346,755 |
| | 309,306 |
|
| 2,941,905 |
| | 2,703,483 |
| | 2,519,084 |
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Less: Accumulated depreciation on assets sold, written-off and deconsolidated | 56,622 |
| | 121,969 |
| | 162,356 |
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Balance at end of period | $ | 2,885,283 |
| | $ | 2,581,514 |
| | $ | 2,356,728 |
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(b) Exhibits:
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Item 15. | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES - continued |
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Exhibit No. | | | | | |
| | — | Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2016, by and among Vornado | * |
| | | | Realty Trust, Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties, Inc., JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., | |
| | | | certain affiliates of JBG Properties Inc. and JBG/Operating Partners set forth on | |
| | | | Schedule A thereto, JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP. Incorporated by | |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended | |
| | | | December 31, 2016 (File No. 001-11954)No.001-11954), filed February 13, 2017 | * |
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| | — | Articles of Restatement of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State | * |
| | | | Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on July 30, 2007 - Incorporated | |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.75 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q | |
| | | | for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vornado Realty Trust, as amended on March 2, 2000July 25, 2018 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.123.55 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 30, 2018 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust, dated September 30, 2016 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on | |
| | | | Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 19992020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 2021 | * |
| | | | Thursday, March 9, 2000 | |
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| | — | Articles of Amendment of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on October 4, 2016—Incorporated by reference to Annex B to Vornado Realty Trust's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 8, 2016. | * |
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| | — | Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust, dated June 13, 2018 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.54 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 30, 2018 | * |
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| | — | Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust, dated August 7, 2019 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 8, 2019 | * |
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| | — | Articles Supplementary, 5.40% Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of | * |
| | | | Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value – Incorporated by | |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.6 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on January 25, 2013 | * |
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| | — | Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trust's 5.25% Series M Cumulative Redeemable Preferred | * |
| | | | Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value - Incorporated by | |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.7 to Vornado Realty Trust's Registration Statement on | |
| | | | Form 8-A (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 13, 2017
| * |
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| | — | Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trust's 5.25% Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 24, 2020 | * |
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| | — | Articles Supplementary Classifying Vornado Realty Trust's 4.45% Series O Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, no par value - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on September 22, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., | * |
| | | | dated as of October 20, 1997 (the “Partnership Agreement”) – Incorporated by reference | |
| | | | to Exhibit 3.26 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter | |
| | | | ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1997 – Incorporated by | * |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.27 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for | |
| | | | the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1998 – Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 | |
| | | | (File (File No. 333-50095), filed on April 14, 1998 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 12, 1998 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 30, 1998 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1998 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 9, 1999 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1999 - Incorporated by | * |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 17, 1999 | * |
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| | — | Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 17, 1999 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | * |
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| | — | Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 20, 1999 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | |
| | | | __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
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| | — | Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 27, 1999 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | * |
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| | — | Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Tenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999 | * |
| | | | | |
| | | ________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | — | Eleventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 24, 1999 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 23, 1999 | * |
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| | — | Twelfth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2000 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 19, 2000 | * |
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| | — | Thirteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2000 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 16, 2000 | * |
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| | — | Fourteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2000 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 28, 2000 | * |
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| | — | Fifteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2000 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration | |
| | | | Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-68462), filed on August 27, 2001 | * |
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| | — | Sixteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2001 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001 11954)001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001 | * |
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| | — | Seventeenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2001 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8 K8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001 | * |
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| | — | Eighteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2002 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K/A (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 18, 2002 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Nineteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2002 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q | |
| | | | for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twentieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated April 9, 2003 - Incorporated by | * |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.46 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for | |
| | | | the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report | |
| | | | on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on | |
| | | | Friday, November 7, 2003 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2003 – | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.49 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on | |
| | | | Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, March 3, 2004 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
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| | — | Twenty-Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated May 27, 2004 – Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 14, 2004 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 17, 2004 – | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.57 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty | |
| | | | L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated November 17, 2004 – | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.58 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty | |
| | | | L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 17, 2004 – | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004 | |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 20, 2004 – | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004 | |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 30, 2004 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on | |
| | | | Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 4, 2005 | |
| | | | | |
| | — | Twenty-Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated June 17, 2005 - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 000-22685), filed on JuneDecember 21, 20052004 | * |
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| | — | ThirtiethTwenty-Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 31, 2005December 20, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004 | * |
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| | — | Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 30, 2004 - Incorporated by | * |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 1,January 4, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-FirstTwenty-Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated September 9,June 17, 2005 - | * |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 21, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirtieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 31, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 1, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated September 9, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 14, 2005 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-Second Amendment and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of | * |
| | | | December 19, 2005 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.59 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s | |
| | | | Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 | |
| | | | (File (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 8, 2006 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of April 25, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of May 2, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | * |
| | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of August 17, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on August 23, 2006 | * |
| | | | | |
| | | __________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | — | Thirty-Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of October 2, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 22, 2007 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
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| | — | Thirty-Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, June 27, 2007 | * |
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| | — | Thirty-Eighth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, June 27, 2007 | * |
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| | — | Thirty-Ninth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, June 27, 2007 | * |
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| | — | Fortieth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on | |
| | | | Wednesday, June 27, 2007 | * |
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| | — | Forty-First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited | * |
| | | | Partnership, dated as of March 31, 2008 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.44 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, | |
| | | | 2008 (file No. 001-11954), filed on May 6, 2008 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, | * |
| | | | dated as of December 17, 2010 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Vornado | |
| | | | Realty L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No.No 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2010 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, | * |
| | | | dated as of April 20, 2011 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado | |
| | | | Realty L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on April 21, 2011 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership | * |
| | | | of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as, of March 30, 2012 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 | |
| | | | to Vornado Realty L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34482), filed on | |
| | | | Thursday, April 5, 2012 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership | * |
| | | | dated as of July 18, 2012 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s | |
| | | | Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34482), filed on July 18, 2012 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, | * |
| | | | dated as of January 25, 2013 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty | |
| | | | L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34482), filed on January 25, 2013 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership | * |
| | | | of Vornado Realty L.P., dated April 1, 2015 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 | |
| | | | to Vornado Realty L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34482), filed on | |
| | | | Thursday, April 2, 2015 | * |
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| ** | — | Forty-Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated December 13, 2017 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34482), filed on December 13, 2017 | * |
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| ** | — | Forty-Eighth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership | *** |
| | | | of Vornado Realty L.PL.P., dated as of January 12, 2018
- Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.53 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 12, 2018 | * |
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| | — | Forty-Ninth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of August 7, 2019 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 8, 2019 | * |
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| | — | Fiftieth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of November 24, 2020 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 24, 2020 | * |
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| | — | Fifty-First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of September 22, 2021 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on September 22, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Indenture, dated as of November 25, 2003, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of | * |
| | | | New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Vornado Realty | |
| | | | Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| *** | | Filed herewith | |
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| | — | Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2006, among Vornado Realty Trust, as Issuer, Vornado | * |
| | | | Realty L.P., as Guarantor and The Bank of New York, as Trustee – Incorporated by | |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 27, 2006 | * |
| | | Certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of Vornado | |
| | | | Realty Trust and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation | |
| | | | S-K. Vornado Realty Trust hereby undertakes to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, copies of such instruments | |
| | | | Commission | |
| | — | Description of the Vornado Realty Trust securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act | | *** |
10.1 | | — | | | |
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| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
| *** | | Filed herewith | |
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| | — | Description of Class A units of Vornado Realty L.P. and certain provisions of its agreement of limited partnership | *** |
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10.1 | | — | Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth, dated December 29, | * |
| | | | 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K | |
| | | | for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993 | * |
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10.2 | ** | — | Management Agreement between Interstate Properties and Vornado, Inc. dated July 13, 1992 | * |
| | | | – Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year | |
| | | | ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993 | * |
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| ** | — | Employment Agreement, dated as of April 15, 1997, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, | * |
| | | | The Mendik Company, L.P. and David R. Greenbaum - Incorporated by reference to | |
| | | | Exhibit 10.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 30, 1997 | |
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| | — | Tax Reporting and Protection Agreement, dated December 31, 2001, by and among Vornado, | * |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P. and Charles E. Smith | |
| | | | Commercial Realty L.L.C. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty | |
| | | | Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002 | * |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between | * |
| | | | Alexander’s, Inc. and Vornado Realty L.P. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit | |
| | | | 10(i)(E)(3) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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| ** | — | 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between | * |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Residential LLC and 731 Commercial LLC - Incorporated by | |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(4) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter | |
| | | | ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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| | — | Amended and Restated Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, | * |
| | | | by and between Alexander's, Inc., the subsidiaries party thereto and Vornado | |
| | | | Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(1) to Alexander's | |
| | | | Inc.'s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), | |
| | | | filed on August 7, 2002 | |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust's 2002 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to | * |
| | | | Exhibit 4.2 to Vornado Realty Trust's Registration Statement on Form S-8 | |
| | | | (File No. 333-102216), filed on December 26, 2002. | |
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| ** | — | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph | * |
| | | | Macnow dated July 27, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado | |
| | | | Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 | |
| | | | (File2002 (File No. 001-11954)001-06064), filed on August 1, 20067, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Second Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and between | * |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P. and Alexander’s Inc. – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 | |
| | | | to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended | |
| | | | December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
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| ** | — | Amendment to 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and | * |
| | | | among Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Retail One LLC, 731 Restaurant LLC, 731 Office One | |
| | | | LLC and 731 Office Two LLC. – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended | |
| | | | December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007 | |
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| ** | — | Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell Schear, as of April 19, | * |
| | | | 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly | |
| | | | Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), | |
| | | | filed on May 1, 2007 | |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow, | * |
| | | | dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty | |
| | | | Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. | |
| | | | 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. | * |
| | | | Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, | |
| | | | 2008 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 24, 200927, 2007 | * |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Indemnification Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. | * |
| | | | Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, | |
| | | | 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell N. | * |
| | | | Schear, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado | |
| | | | Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File | |
| | | | No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | |
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| ** | — | Vornado Realty Trust's 2010 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to | * |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 | |
| | | | (File (File No. 001-11954) filed on August 3, 2010 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan Incentive / Non-Qualified Stock Option | * |
| | | | Agreement. Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current | |
| | | | Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954) filed on April 5, 2012 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted Stock Agreement. | * |
| | | | Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form | |
| | | | 8-K (File No. 001-11954) filed on April 5, 2012 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement. | * |
| | | | Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Vornado Realty Trust's Current Report on Form | |
| | | | 8-K (File No. 001-11954) filed on April 5, 2012 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2012 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement. | * |
| | | | Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form | |
| | | | 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 26, 2013 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2013 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement.Agreement - Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q | |
| | | | for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 6, 2013 | * |
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| ** | — | Employment agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Stephen W. Theriot dated | * |
| | | | June 1, 2013. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trust’s | |
| | | | Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 (File No. 001-11954), | |
| | | | filed on August 5, 2013 | |
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| ** | — | Employment agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael J. Franco dated | * |
| | | | January 10, 2014.2014 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to Vornado Realty Trust's | |
| | | | Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (File No. 001-11954), | |
| | | | filed on May 5, 2014 | |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2014 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement. Incorporated | * |
| | | | by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q | |
| | | | for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 5, 2014 | |
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| | — | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 30, 2014, by and | * |
| | | | among Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the | |
| | | | Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as | |
| | | | Administrative Agent for the Banks. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended | |
| | | | September 30, 2014 (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 3, 2014 | |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2016 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement. Incorporated by | * |
| | | | reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K | |
| | | | (File No. 001-11954), filed on January 21, 2016 | |
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| | — | Term Loan Agreement dated as of October 30, 2015, by and among Vornado Realty L.P. as | * |
| | | | Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature | |
| | | | pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent for the Banks. | |
| | | | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on | |
| | | | Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (File No. 001-11954), filed on | |
| | | | February 16, 2016 | |
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| | — | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of November 7, 2016, among | * |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks | |
| | | | listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Administrative | |
| | | | Agent for the Banks. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Vornado Realty Trust's | |
| | | | Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (File No. 001-11954), | |
| | | | filed on February 13, 2017 | |
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| ** | — | Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 10, 2017, between Vornado Realty Trust | * |
| | | | and Mitchell Schear. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Vornado Realty | |
| | | | Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 | |
| | | | (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2017 | |
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| ** | — | Consulting Agreement, dated March 10, 2017, between JBG SMITH Properties and Mitchell | * |
| | | | Schear. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Vornado Realty Trust's | |
| | | | Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 | |
| | | | (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2017
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| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
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| ** | — | Form of 2017 Amendment to Vornado Realty Trust 2015, 2016, 2017 Outperformance Plan | * |
| | | | Award Agreements. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Vornado Realty Trust's | |
| | | | Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 | |
| | | | (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2017 | |
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| | — | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of October 17, 2017, among | *** |
| | | | Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks | |
| | | | listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Administrative | |
| | | | Agent for the Banks. | |
| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan AO LTIP Unit Award Agreement | *** |
| | | | dated as of January 12, 2018 | |
| __________________________________________ | |
| * | | - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 12, 2018 | * |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
| *** | | Filed herewith | |
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| — | Computation— | Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of Ratios forOctober 26, 2018 among Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 29, 2018 | *** |
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| —** | Computation— | Form of Ratios forPerformance Conditioned AO LTIP Award Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Vornado Realty L.P.Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 11, 2019 | *** |
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| ** | — | Form of 2019 Amendment to Restricted LTIP Unit and Restricted Stock Agreements - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 11, 2019 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 11, 2019 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2010 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted Stock Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to Vornado Realty Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 11, 2019 | * |
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| | | __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
| *** | | Filed herewith | |
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| | — | Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of March 26, 2019, among Vornado Realty L.P., as Borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 29, 2019 | * |
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| ** | — | Vornado Realty Trust 2019 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Annex B to Vornado Realty Trust's Proxy Statement dated April 5, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 5, 2019 | * |
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| | — | Transaction Agreement between Vornado Realty L.P. and Crown Jewel Partner LLC, dated April 18, 2019 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 29, 2019 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2019 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted Stock Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 18, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2019 Omnibus Share Plan Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 18, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2019 Omnibus Share Plan Incentive/Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 18, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Employment agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Glen J. Weiss dated May 25, 2018 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 4, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Employment agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Haim Chera dated April 19, 2019 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 4, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2020 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 4, 2020 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2021 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement for Executives – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 2021 | * |
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| ** | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2021 Outperformance Plan Award Agreement for Non-Executives – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 16, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2021 among Vornado Realty L.P., as Borrower, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 2, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of April 16, 2021 among Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 2, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of April 16, 2021 among Vornado Realty L.P. as Borrower, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 2, 2021 | * |
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| | — | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2022 Long-term Performance Plan LTIP Unit Award Agreement | *** |
| | | __________________________________________ | |
| * | | Incorporated by reference | |
| ** | | Management contract or compensatory agreement | |
| *** | | Filed herewith | |
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| — | — | Subsidiaries of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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| — | — | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Vornado Realty Trust | *** |
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| — | — | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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| — | — | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | *** |
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| — | — | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | *** |
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| — | — | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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| — | — | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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| — | — | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | *** |
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| — | — | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | *** |
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| — | — | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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| — | — | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty L.P. | *** |
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101.INS101 | — | XBRL Instance Document of— | The following financial information from Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) includes: (i) consolidated balance sheets, (ii) consolidated statements of income, (iii) consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iv) consolidated statements of changes in equity, (v) consolidated statements of cash flows, and (vi) the notes to consolidated financial statements. | *** |
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101.SCH104 | — | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema of— | The cover page from the Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted as iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101. | *** |
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101.CAL | — | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. | *** | |
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101.DEF | — | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. | *** | |
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101.LAB | — | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. | *** | |
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101.PRE | — | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase of Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P. | *** | |
| | __________________________________________ | _____________________________ | |
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| *** | | Filed herewith | |
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | VORNADO REALTY TRUST |
| | (Registrant) |
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Date: February 12, 201814, 2022 | By: | /s/ Matthew IoccoDeirdre Maddock |
| | Matthew Iocco,Deirdre Maddock, Chief Accounting Officer
(duly authorized officer and principal accounting officer)
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SIGNATURES - CONTINUED
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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| Signature | | Title | | Date |
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By: | /s/Steven Roth | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Steven Roth) | | and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | | |
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By: | /s/Candace K. Beinecke | | Trustee | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Candace K. Beinecke) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael D. Fascitelli | | Trustee | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Michael D. Fascitelli) | | | | |
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By: | Signature/s/Beatrice Hamza Bassey | | TitleTrustee | | DateFebruary 14, 2022 |
| (Beatrice Hamza Bassey) | | | | |
By: | | | | | |
By: | /s/Steven RothWilliam W. Helman IV | | Chairman of the Board of TrusteesTrustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Steven Roth)William W. Helman IV) | | and Chief Executive Officer | | |
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By: | /s/Candace K. Beinecke | | Trustee | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Candace K. Beinecke) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael D. Fascitelli | | Trustee | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Michael D. Fascitelli) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Robert P. Kogod | | Trustee | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Robert P. Kogod) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael Lynne | | Trustee | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Michael Lynne) | | | | |
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By: | /s/David Mandelbaum | | Trustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (David Mandelbaum) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Mandakini Puri | | Trustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Mandakini Puri) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Daniel R. Tisch | | Trustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Daniel R. Tisch) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Richard R. West | | Trustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Richard R. West) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Russell B. Wight, Jr. | | Trustee | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Russell B. Wight, Jr.) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Joseph MacnowMichael J. Franco | | President and Chief Financial Officer | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Joseph Macnow)Michael J. Franco) | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | |
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By: | /s/Matthew IoccoDeirdre Maddock | | Chief Accounting Officer | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Matthew Iocco)Deirdre Maddock) | | (Principal Accounting Officer) | | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | VORNADO REALTY L.P. |
| | (Registrant) |
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Date: February 12, 201814, 2022 | By: | /s/ Matthew IoccoDeirdre Maddock |
| | Matthew Iocco,Deirdre Maddock, Chief Accounting Officer of Vornado Realty Trust, sole General Partner of Vornado Realty L.P. (duly authorized officer and principal accounting officer) |
SIGNATURES - CONTINUED
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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| Signature | | Title | | Date |
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By: | /s/Steven Roth | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees and | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Steven Roth) | | Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust (Principal Executive Officer) | | |
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By: | /s/Candace K. Beinecke | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Candace K. Beinecke) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael D. Fascitelli | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Michael D. Fascitelli) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Beatrice Hamza Bassey | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 14, 2022 |
| (Beatrice Hamza Bassey) | | | | |
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By: | Signature/s/William W. Helman IV | | Title | | Date |
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By: | /s/Steven Roth | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees and | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Steven Roth) | | Chief Executive Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | | |
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By: | /s/Candace K. Beinecke | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Candace K. Beinecke)William W. Helman IV) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael D. FascitelliDavid Mandelbaum | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Michael D. Fascitelli)David Mandelbaum) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Robert P. KogodMandakini Puri | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Robert P. Kogod)Mandakini Puri) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Michael LynneDaniel R. Tisch | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Michael Lynne)Daniel R. Tisch) | | | | |
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By: | /s/David MandelbaumRichard R. West | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (David Mandelbaum)Richard R. West) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Mandakini PuriRussell B. Wight, Jr. | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Mandakini Puri) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Daniel R. Tisch | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Daniel R. Tisch) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Richard R. West | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Richard R. West) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Russell B. Wight | | Trustee of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 2018 |
| (Russell B. Wight, Jr.) | | | | |
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By: | /s/Joseph MacnowMichael J. Franco | | President and Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Joseph Macnow)Michael J. Franco) | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | |
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By: | /s/Matthew IoccoDeirdre Maddock | | Chief Accounting Officer of Vornado Realty Trust | | February 12, 201814, 2022 |
| (Matthew Iocco)Deirdre Maddock) | | (Principal Accounting Officer) | | |
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