Lexington Realty Trust Reports First Quarter 2014 Results


NEW YORK, May 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexington Realty Trust ("Lexington") (NYSE:LXP), a real estate investment trust focused on single-tenant real estate investments, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

First Quarter 2014 Highlights

  • Company Funds From Operations, as adjusted ("Company FFO, as adjusted"), grew 12% to $0.28 per diluted common share.
  • Closed property acquisitions of $79.6 million.
  • Entered into an agreement for a four building build-to-suit project for $166.2 million.
  • Invested $62.2 million in on-going build-to-suit projects and loan investments.
  • Committed to acquire a newly built office property for $40.0 million.
  • Executed 1.7 million square feet of new and extended leases with overall portfolio 97.2% leased.
  • Repaid $19.5 million of secured debt with an interest rate of 6.2%.

Recent Highlights

  • Sold four office properties for an aggregate price of $41.1 million, retiring $18.6 million of secured debt.
  • Financed an office property for $27.8 million for five years at a fixed interest rate of 2.2%.
  • Executed 0.7 million square feet of new and extended leases for vacant or 2014 lease expirations.

T. Wilson Eglin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lexington, stated, "Our first quarter was characterized by strong leasing and investment activity and our per share company funds from operations, as adjusted, increased by 12% compared to the same period last year. Subsequent to quarter end, we continued to execute on our leasing opportunities and have made good progress on our capital recycling program with four office properties sold for $41.1 million."

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenues

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, total gross revenues were $112.2 million, compared with total gross revenues of $92.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The increase is primarily due to property acquisitions.

Company FFO, As Adjusted

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, Lexington generated Company FFO, as adjusted, of $66.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to Company FFO, as adjusted, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 of $51.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. The calculation of Company FFO, as adjusted, and a reconciliation to net income (loss) attributable to Lexington Realty Trust shareholders is included later in this press release.

Dividends/Distributions

Lexington declared a regular quarterly common share/unit dividend/distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 of $0.165 per common share/unit, which was paid on April 15, 2014 to common shareholders/unitholders of record as of March 31, 2014, and a dividend of $0.8125 per share on its Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series C Preferred Shares"), which will be paid on May 15, 2014 to Series C Preferred Shareholders of record as of April 30, 2014.

Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, net loss attributable to common shareholders was $(0.8) million, or $(–) per diluted share, compared with a net loss attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 of $(7.3) million, or $(0.04) per diluted share.

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Investment Activity

Acquisitions and Completed Build-to-Suit Transactions              
      Initial Basis Initial Annualized Cash Rent      
Tenant  Location  Property Type  ($000)   ($000)  Initial Cash Yield  GAAP Yield  Lease Expiration
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. Rantoul, IL Industrial  $ 41,277  $ 3,407 8.3% 10.0% 10/2033
Encana Oil and Gas (U.S.A.), Inc. Parachute, CO Office 13,928 1,016 7.3% 9.2% 10/2032
Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, LLC Rock Hill, SC Office 24,350 1,726 7.1% 9.0% 03/2034
       $ 79,555  $ 6,149 7.7% 9.6%  
On-going Build-to-Suit Projects            
         Maximum Commitment/Estimated GAAP Investment  
      Lease Term Completion Cost Balance as of 3/31/2014
Location Sq. Ft Property Type (Years) ($000) ($000) Estimated Completion Date
Bingen, WA 124,000 Industrial 12  $ 18,898  $ 11,137 2Q 14
Las Vegas, NV 180,000 Industrial 20 29,585 24,265 3Q 14
Richmond, VA 279,000 Office 15 98,644 23,316 3Q 15
Lake Jackson, TX 664,000 Office/R&D 20 166,164 20,084 4Q 16
  1,247,000      $ 313,291  $ 78,802  
             
Forward Commitments            
    Estimated Acquisition Cost         
Location Property Type ($000) Estimated Completion Date Estimated Initial Cash Yield Estimated GAAP Yield Lease Term (Years)
Lewisburg, TN Industrial  $ 13,320 2Q 14 9.0% 9.7% 12
Auburn Hills, MI Office 40,025 1Q 15 7.9% 9.0% 14
     $ 53,345   8.2% 9.2%  

Capital Recycling

Dispositions          
      Gross Sale Price Annualized NOI  
Tenant Location Property Type ($000) ($000) Month of Disposition
Vacant Moncks Corners, SC Retail  $ 350 $ -- Mar-14

Leasing

During the first quarter of 2014, Lexington executed 28 new and extended leases for 1.7 million square feet and ended the quarter with its overall portfolio 97.2% leased.

Lease Extensions          
  Location Prior Term Lease Expiration Date Sq. Ft.
  Office        
1-5 Honolulu HI 2014 2015-2019 16,633
6 Hampton VA 12/2014 12/2019 100,632
7 Westlake TX 12/2016 11/2024 77,906
7 Total office lease extensions     195,171
  Industrial        
1 Jacksonville FL 01/2014 01/2017 168,800
2 Crossville TN 09/2016 09/2026 222,200
3 North Berwick ME 04/2019 04/2024 972,625
3 Total industrial lease extensions     1,363,625
10 Total lease extensions     1,558,796
           
New Leases          
  Location   Lease Expiration Date Sq. Ft.
  Office        
1-11 Honolulu HI   2014-2016 2,542
12-14 Palm Beach Gardens FL   2020-2023 54,147
15 Arlington TX   02/2025 13,590
16 Rockaway NJ   03/2026 60,258
16 Total office new leases     130,537
  Industrial        
1-2 Antioch TN   2014-2015 15,220
2 Total industrial new leases     15,220
18 Total new leases     145,757
         
28 TOTAL NEW AND EXTENDED LEASES     1,704,553

CAPITAL MARKETS

Capital Activities and Balance Sheet Update

During the first quarter of 2014, Lexington borrowed the remaining $99.0 million available under its five-year unsecured term loan facility and swapped the LIBOR component of such borrowing for a current fixed interest rate of 2.51%.

Lexington also repaid $19.5 million of secured debt which had an interest rate of 6.2%.

Lexington also converted approximately $2.8 million original principal amount 6.00% Convertible Guaranteed Notes due 2030 for 414,637 common shares and a cash payment of $62 thousand, reducing the outstanding balance of this issuance to $26.2 million.

Subsequent to March 31, 2014, Lexington financed its office property in Columbus, Indiana with a $27.8 million non-recourse secured mortgage loan. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.2% and matures in 2019.

2014 EARNINGS GUIDANCE

Lexington affirms its estimate that its Company FFO, as adjusted, guidance will be an expected range of $1.11 to $1.15 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2014. This guidance is forward looking, excludes the impact of certain items and is based on current expectations.

FIRST QUARTER 2014 CONFERENCE CALL

Lexington will host a conference call today, Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Interested parties may participate in this conference call by dialing (888) 505-4378 or (719) 325-2291. A replay of the call will be available through May 22, 2014, at (877) 870-5176 or (858) 384-5517, pin: 9567050. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.lxp.com within the Investors section.

ABOUT LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST

Lexington Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns a diversified portfolio of equity and debt interests in single-tenant commercial properties and land. Lexington seeks to expand its portfolio through acquisitions, sale-leaseback transactions, build-to-suit arrangements and other transactions. A majority of these properties and all land interests are subject to net or similar leases, where the tenant bears all or substantially all of the operating costs, including cost increases, for real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and ordinary repairs. Lexington also provides investment advisory and asset management services to investors in the single-tenant area. Lexington common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LXP". Additional information about Lexington is available on-line at www.lxp.com or by contacting Lexington Realty Trust, One Penn Plaza, Suite 4015, New York, New York 10119-4015, Attention: Investor Relations.

This release contains certain forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors not under Lexington's control which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Lexington to be materially different from the results, performance, or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in Lexington's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including risks related to: (1) the authorization by Lexington's Board of Trustees of future dividend declarations, including those necessary to achieve an annualized dividend level of $0.66 per common share/unit, (2) Lexington's ability to achieve its estimate of Company FFO, as adjusted, for the year ending December 31, 2014, (3) the successful consummation of any lease, acquisition, build-to-suit, financing or other transaction, (4) the failure to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust, (5) changes in general business and economic conditions, including the impact of any legislation, (6) competition, (7) increases in real estate construction costs, (8) changes in interest rates, (9) changes in accessibility of debt and equity capital markets, and (10) future impairment charges. Copies of the periodic reports Lexington files with the Securities and Exchange Commission are available on Lexington's web site at www.lxp.com. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe Lexington's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects", "may," "plans," "predicts," "will," "will likely result," "is optimistic," "goal," "objective" or similar expressions. Except as required by law, Lexington undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the occurrence of unanticipated events. Accordingly, there is no assurance that Lexington's expectations will be realized.

References to Lexington refer to Lexington Realty Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. All interests in properties and loans are held through special purpose entities, which are separate and distinct legal entities, some of which are consolidated for financial statement purposes and/or disregarded for income tax purposes.

LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)
     
  Three months ended March 31,
  2014 2013
Gross revenues:    
Rental  $ 103,390  $ 85,022
Advisory and incentive fees 122 174
Tenant reimbursements 8,687 7,483
Total gross revenues 112,199 92,679
Expense applicable to revenues:    
Depreciation and amortization  (41,330)  (42,337)
Property operating  (17,147)  (14,608)
General and administrative  (8,041)  (7,151)
Non-operating income 2,951 1,860
Interest and amortization expense  (24,722)  (23,223)
Debt satisfaction charges, net  (3,304)  (10,703)
Impairment charges  (16,400)  (2,413)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities and discontinued operations 4,206  (5,896)
Provision for income taxes  (608)  (397)
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities 281 135
Income (loss) from continuing operations 3,879  (6,158)
Discontinued operations:    
Income from discontinued operations 244 1,133
Provision for income taxes  (10)
Debt satisfaction gains, net 10,256
Impairment charges  (2,309)  (7,344)
Total discontinued operations  (2,065) 4,035
Net income (loss) 1,814  (2,123)
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (928)  (497)
Net income (loss) attributable to Lexington Realty Trust shareholders 886  (2,620)
Dividends attributable to preferred shares – Series C  (1,572)  (1,572)
Dividends attributable to preferred shares – Series D  (2,926)
Allocation to participating securities  (153)  (177)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $ (839)  $ (7,295)
Income (loss) per common share – basic:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.01  $ (0.06)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (0.01) 0.02
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ —  $ (0.04)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic 227,156,690 189,232,274
Income (loss) per common share – diluted:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.01  $ (0.06)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (0.01) 0.02
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ —  $ (0.04)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted 227,691,281 189,232,274
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 1,226  $ (11,340)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (2,065) 4,045
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $ (839)  $ (7,295)
 
LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)
     
  March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
     
Assets:    
Real estate, at cost  $ 3,805,066  $ 3,812,294
Real estate - intangible assets 760,590 762,157
Investments in real estate under construction 79,940 74,350
  4,645,596 4,648,801
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,229,777 1,223,381
Real estate, net 3,415,819 3,425,420
Assets held for sale 36,878
Cash and cash equivalents 46,050 77,261
Restricted cash 20,754 19,953
Investment in and advances to non-consolidated entities 17,896 18,442
Deferred expenses, net 67,515 66,827
Loans receivable, net 120,798 99,443
Rent receivable – current 9,169 10,087
Rent receivable – deferred 28,578 19,473
Other assets 37,718 35,375
Total assets  $ 3,801,175  $ 3,772,281
     
Liabilities and Equity:    
Liabilities:    
Mortgages and notes payable  $ 1,145,212  $ 1,197,489
Credit facility borrowings 42,000 48,000
Term loans payable 505,000 406,000
Senior notes payable 247,768 247,707
Convertible notes payable 24,942 27,491
Trust preferred securities 129,120 129,120
Dividends payable 40,397 40,018
Liabilities held for sale 19,204
Accounts payable and other liabilities 33,423 39,642
Accrued interest payable 10,747 9,627
Deferred revenue - including below market leases, net 67,899 69,667
Prepaid rent 27,212 18,037
Total liabilities 2,292,924 2,232,798
     
Commitments and contingencies    
Equity:    
Preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares:    
Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred, liquidation preference $96,770; 1,935,400 shares issued and outstanding 94,016 94,016
Common shares, par value $0.0001 per share; authorized 400,000,000 shares, 229,727,737 and 228,663,022 shares issued and outstanding in 2014 and 2013, respectively 23 23
Additional paid-in-capital 2,726,637 2,717,787
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income  (1,339,118)  (1,300,527)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,927 4,439
Total shareholders' equity 1,485,485 1,515,738
Noncontrolling interests 22,766 23,745
Total equity 1,508,251 1,539,483
Total liabilities and equity  $ 3,801,175  $ 3,772,281
 
LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)
     
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2014 2013
EARNINGS PER SHARE:    
     
Basic:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders  $ 1,226  $ (11,340)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (2,065) 4,045
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $ (839)  $ (7,295)
     
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 227,156,690 189,232,274
     
Income (loss) per common share:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.01  $ (0.06)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (0.01) 0.02
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ —  $ (0.04)
     
Diluted:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders - basic  $ 1,226  $ (11,340)
Impact of assumed conversions:    
Share options
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders 1,226 (11,340)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders - basic (2,065) 4,045
Impact of assumed conversions:    
Share options
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (2,065) 4,045
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $ (839)  $ (7,295)
     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic 227,156,690 189,232,274
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Share options 534,591
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 227,691,281 189,232,274
     
Income (loss) per common share:    
Income (loss) from continuing operations  $ 0.01  $ (0.06)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  (0.01) 0.02
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ — $ (0.04)
 
LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
REPORTED COMPANY FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS & FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)
     
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2014 2013
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS: (1)    
Basic and Diluted:    
Net income (loss) attributable to Lexington Realty Trust shareholders  $ 886  $ (2,620)
Adjustments:    
Depreciation and amortization 39,939 43,956
Impairment charges - real estate 18,709 9,757
Noncontrolling interests - OP units 581 247
Amortization of leasing commissions 1,454 1,328
Joint venture and noncontrolling interest adjustment 633 576
Preferred dividends - Series D  (2,926)
Interest and amortization on 6.00% Convertible Guaranteed Notes 579 1,064
Reported Company FFO 62,781 51,382
Debt satisfaction charges, net 3,304 447
Other 312 119
Company FFO, as adjusted 66,397 51,948
     
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION: (2)    
Adjustments:    
Straight-line rents  (577) 6,223
Lease incentives 437 256
Amortization of below/above market leases 264 48
Non-cash interest, net  (1,152)  (315)
Non-cash charges, net 2,301 1,581
Tenant improvements  (2,419)  (14,674)
Lease costs  (3,985)  (2,794)
Reported Company Funds Available for Distribution  $ 61,266  $ 42,273
     
Per Share Amounts    
Basic:    
Reported Company FFO  $ 0.26  $ 0.25
Company FFO, as adjusted  $ 0.28  $ 0.25
Company FAD  $ 0.26  $ 0.21
     
Diluted:    
Reported Company FFO  $ 0.26  $ 0.25
Company FFO, as adjusted  $ 0.28  $ 0.25
Company FAD  $ 0.25  $ 0.20
 
LEXINGTON REALTY TRUST AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
 REPORTED COMPANY FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS & FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)
   
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
Basic: 2014 2013
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - EPS basic 227,156,690 189,232,274
6.00% Convertible Guaranteed Notes 4,214,636 7,496,530
Non-vested share-based payment awards 122,143 412,914
Operating Partnership Units 3,880,905 4,218,813
Preferred Shares - Series C 4,710,570 4,710,570
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic 240,084,944 206,071,101
     
Diluted:    
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic 240,084,944 206,071,101
Options - Incremental shares 534,591 1,040,240
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted 240,619,535 207,111,341

1 Lexington believes that Funds from Operations ("FFO"), which is not a measure under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), is a widely recognized and appropriate measure of the performance of an equity REIT. Lexington believes FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate and related assets, which assumes that the value of real estate diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. As a result, FFO provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities, interest costs and other matters without the inclusion of depreciation and amortization, providing perspective that may not necessarily be apparent from net income.

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. ("NAREIT") defines FFO as "net income (or loss) computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus real estate depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures." NAREIT clarified its computation of FFO to exclude impairment charges on depreciable real estate owned directly or indirectly. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.

Lexington presents "Reported Company funds from operations" or "Reported Company FFO," which differs from FFO because it includes Lexington's operating partnership units, Lexington's 6.50% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, and Lexington's 6.00% Convertible Guaranteed Notes due 2030 because these securities are convertible, at the holder's option, into Lexington's common shares. Management believes this is appropriate and relevant to securities analysts, investors and other interested parties because Lexington presents Reported Company FFO on a company-wide basis as if all securities that are convertible, at the holder's option, into Lexington's common shares, are converted. Lexington also presents "Company funds from operations, as adjusted" or "Company FFO, as adjusted," which adjusts Reported Company FFO for certain items which Management believes are not indicative of the operating results of its real estate portfolio. Management believes this is an appropriate presentation as it is frequently requested by security analysts, investors and other interested parties. Since others do not calculate funds from operations in a similar fashion, Reported Company FFO and Company FFO, as adjusted, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures as reported by others. Reported Company FFO and Company FFO, as adjusted, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.

Reported Company Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") is calculated by making adjustments to Company FFO, as adjusted, for (1) straight-line rent revenue, (2) lease incentive amortization, (3) amortization of above/below market leases, (4) cash paid for tenant improvements, (5) cash paid for lease costs, (6) non-cash interest, net and (7) non-cash charges, net. Although FAD may not be comparable to that of other REITs, Lexington believes it provides a meaningful indication of its ability to fund cash needs. FAD is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be viewed as an alternative measurement of operating performance to net income, as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity.



            

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