Vornado Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results


NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) reported today:

Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 Financial Results

NET INCOME attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $52,846,000, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $7,769,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the prior year's quarter. Adjusting for the items that impact period-to-period comparability listed in the table on the following page, net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $12,845,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, and $37,429,000, or $0.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $119,487,000, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $152,461,000, or $0.79 per diluted share, for the prior year's quarter. Adjusting for the items that impact period-to-period comparability listed in the table on the following page, FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $127,241,000, or $0.66 per diluted share, and $157,350,000, or $0.81 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Financial Results

NET INCOME attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $104,391,000, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $84,665,000, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Adjusting for the items that impact period-to-period comparability listed in the table on the following page, net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $43,246,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, and $106,652,000, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $382,658,000, or $1.97 per diluted share, compared to $462,463,000, or $2.39 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Adjusting for the items that impact period-to-period comparability listed in the table on the following page, FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $384,371,000, or $1.98 per diluted share, and $469,851,000, or $2.43 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

The following table reconciles net income attributable to common shareholders to net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted (non-GAAP):

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2023   2022   2023   2022 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$52,846  $7,769  $104,391  $84,665 
Per diluted share$0.28  $0.04  $0.54  $0.44 
        
Certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to common shareholders:       
Net gain on contribution of Pier 94 leasehold interest to joint venture$(35,968) $  $(35,968) $ 
After-tax net gain on sale of The Armory Show (17,076)     (17,076)   
Deferred tax liability on our investment in The Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) 3,115   3,776   8,196   10,183 
Our share of Alexander's, Inc. ("Alexander's") gain on sale of Rego Park III land parcel       (16,396)   
After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities       (6,173)  (6,085)
Other 5,954   28,090   48   19,784 
  (43,975)  31,866   (67,369)  23,882 
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments 3,974   (2,206)  6,224   (1,895)
Total of certain (income) expense items that impact net income attributable to common shareholders$(40,001) $29,660  $(61,145) $21,987 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$(0.21) $0.15  $(0.32) $0.12 
        
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted (non-GAAP)$12,845  $37,429  $43,246  $106,652 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.07  $0.19  $0.22  $0.56 
                

The following table reconciles FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP) to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP):

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2023   2022   2023   2022 
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP)(1)$119,487  $152,461  $382,658  $462,463 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.62  $0.79  $1.97  $2.39 
        
Certain expense (income) items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions:       
Deferred tax liability on our investment in The Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary)$3,115  $3,776  $8,196  $10,183 
After-tax net gain on sale of 220 CPS condominium units and ancillary amenities       (6,173)  (6,085)
Other 5,330   1,477   (167)  3,840 
  8,445   5,253   1,856   7,938 
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments (691)  (364)  (143)  (550)
Total of certain expense (income) items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net$7,754  $4,889  $1,713  $7,388 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.04  $0.02  $0.01  $0.04 
        
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP)$127,241  $157,350  $384,371  $469,851 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.66  $0.81  $1.98  $2.43 

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(1) See page 12 for a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

FFO, as Adjusted Bridge - Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2022

The following table bridges our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the three months ended September 30, 2022 to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the three months ended September 30, 2023:

(Amounts in millions, except per share amounts)FFO, as Adjusted
 Amount Per Share
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the three months September 30, 2022$157.4  $0.81 
    
(Decrease) increase in FFO, as adjusted due to:   
Prior period accrual adjustments recorded in Q3 2022 related to changes in the tax assessed value of THE MART (11.9)  
Increase in interest expense, net of increase in interest income (7.3)  
Stock compensation expense on the June 2023 grant (6.1)  
FFO from sold properties (4.9)  
Other, net 0.1   
  (30.1)  
Noncontrolling interests' share of above items and impact of assumed conversions of convertible securities (0.1)  
Net decrease (30.2)  (0.15)
    
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP) for the three months ended September 30, 2023$127.2  $0.66 
        

See page 12 for a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Reconciliations of FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted are provided on the previous page.

Sunset Pier 94 Studios Joint Venture:

On August 28, 2023, we, together with Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone Inc., formed a joint venture (“Pier 94 JV”) to develop a 266,000 square foot purpose-built studio campus at Pier 94 in Manhattan (“Sunset Pier 94 Studios”). In connection therewith:

  • We contributed our Pier 94 leasehold interest to the joint venture in exchange for a 49.9% common equity interest and an initial capital account of $47,944,000, comprised of (i) the $40,000,000 value of our Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) a $7,944,000 credit for pre-development costs incurred. Hudson Pacific Properties (“HPP”) and Blackstone Inc. (together, “HPP/BX”) received an aggregate 50.1% common equity interest in Pier 94 JV and an initial capital account of $22,976,000 in exchange for (i) a $15,000,000 cash contribution upon the joint venture’s formation and (ii) a $7,976,000 credit for pre-development costs incurred. HPP/BX will fund 100% of cash contributions until such time that its capital account is equal to Vornado’s, after which equity will be funded in accordance with each partner’s respective ownership interest.
  • The lease of Pier 94 with the City of New York was amended and restated to allow for the contribution to Pier 94 JV and to remove Pier 92 from the lease’s demised premises. The amended and restated lease expires in 2060 with five 10-year renewal options.
  • Pier 94 JV closed on a $183,200,000 construction loan facility ($100,000 outstanding as of September 30, 2023) which bears interest at SOFR plus 4.75% and matures in September 2025, with one one-year as-of-right extension option and two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions. VRLP and the other partners provided a joint and several completion guarantee.

The development cost of the project is estimated to be $350,000,000, which will be funded with $183,200,000 of construction financing (described above) and $166,800,000 of equity contributions. Our share of equity contributions will be funded by (i) our $40,000,000 Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) $34,000,000 of cash contributions, which are net of an estimated $9,000,000 for our share of development fees and reimbursement for overhead costs incurred by us.

Upon contribution of the Pier 94 leasehold, we recognized a $35,968,000 net gain primarily due to the step-up of our retained investment in the leasehold interest to fair value. The net gain was included in “net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Dividends/Share Repurchase Program:

On April 26, 2023, we announced the postponement of dividends on our common shares until the end of 2023, at which time, upon finalization of our 2023 taxable income, including the impact of asset sales, we will pay the 2023 dividend in either (i) cash, or (ii) a combination of cash and securities, as determined by our Board of Trustees. Cash retained from dividends or from asset sales will be used to reduce debt and/or to fund the share repurchase program discussed below.

We also announced that our Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of our outstanding common shares under a newly established share repurchase program.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 302,200 common shares for $5,927,000 at an average price per share of $19.61. In total, we have repurchased 2,024,495 common shares under the program at an average price per share of $14.40. As of September 30, 2023, $170,857,000 remained available and authorized for repurchases.

350 Park Avenue:

On January 24, 2023, we and the Rudin family (“Rudin”) completed agreements with Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC (“Citadel”) and with an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel’s Founder and CEO (“KG”), for a series of transactions relating to 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street.

Pursuant to the agreements, Citadel master leases 350 Park Avenue, a 585,000 square foot Manhattan office building, on an “as is” basis for ten years, with an initial annual net rent of $36,000,000. Per the terms of the lease, no tenant allowance or free rent was provided. Citadel has also master leased Rudin’s adjacent property at 40 East 52nd Street (390,000 square feet).

In addition, we entered into a joint venture with Rudin (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”) which was formed to purchase 39 East 51st Street. Upon formation of the KG joint venture described below, 39 East 51st Street will be combined with 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street to create a premier development site (collectively, the “Site”). On June 20, 2023, the Vornado/Rudin JV completed the purchase of 39 East 51st Street for $40,000,000, which was funded on a 50/50 basis by Vornado and Rudin.

From October 2024 to June 2030, KG will have the option to either:

  • acquire a 60% interest in a joint venture with the Vornado/Rudin JV that would value the Site at $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado and $300,000,000 to Rudin) and build a new 1,700,000 square foot office tower (the “Project”) pursuant to East Midtown Subdistrict zoning with the Vornado/Rudin JV as developer. KG would own 60% of the joint venture and the Vornado/Rudin JV would own 40% (with Vornado owning 36% and Rudin owning 4% of the joint venture along with a $250,000,000 preferred equity interest in the Vornado/Rudin JV).
    • at the joint venture formation, Citadel or its affiliates will execute a pre-negotiated 15-year anchor lease with renewal options for approximately 850,000 square feet (with expansion and contraction rights) at the Project for its primary office in New York City;
    • the rent for Citadel’s space will be determined by a formula based on a percentage return (that adjusts based on the actual cost of capital) on the total Project cost;
    • the master leases will terminate at the scheduled commencement of demolition;
  • or, exercise an option to purchase the Site for $1.4 billion ($1.085 billion to Vornado and $315,000,000 to Rudin), in which case the Vornado/Rudin JV would not participate in the new development.

Further, the Vornado/Rudin JV will have the option from October 2024 to September 2030 to put the Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado and $300,000,000 to Rudin). For ten years following any put option closing, unless the put option is exercised in response to KG’s request to form the joint venture or KG makes a $200,000,000 termination payment, the Vornado/Rudin JV will have the right to invest in a joint venture with KG on the terms described above if KG proceeds with development of the Site.

Dispositions:

Alexander's

On May 19, 2023, Alexander's completed the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel, located in Queens, New York, for $71,060,000, inclusive of consideration for Brownfield tax benefits and reimbursement of costs for plans, specifications and improvements to date. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $16,396,000 share of the net gain and received a $711,000 sales commission from Alexander’s, of which $250,000 was paid to a third-party broker.

The Armory Show

On July 3, 2023, we completed the sale of The Armory Show, located in New York, for $24,410,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, and realized net proceeds of $22,489,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $20,181,000 which is included in “net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income.

Manhattan Retail Properties Sale

On August 10, 2023, we completed the sale of four Manhattan retail properties located at 510 Fifth Avenue, 148–150 Spring Street, 443 Broadway and 692 Broadway for $100,000,000 and realized net proceeds of $95,450,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized an impairment loss of $625,000 which is included in “transaction related costs and other” on our consolidated statements of income.

Financings:

150 West 34th Street

On January 9, 2023, our $105,000,000 participation in the $205,000,000 mortgage loan on 150 West 34th Street was repaid, which reduced “other assets” and “mortgages payable, net” on our consolidated balance sheets by $105,000,000.

On October 4, 2023, we completed a $75,000,000 refinancing of 150 West 34th Street, of which $25,000,000 is recourse to the Operating Partnership. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.15% and matures in February 2025, with three one-year as-of-right extension options and an additional one-year extension option available subject to satisfying a loan-to-value test. The interest rate on the loan is subject to an interest rate cap arrangement with a SOFR strike rate of 5.00%, which matures in February 2026. The loan replaces the previous $100,000,000 loan, which bore interest at SOFR plus 1.86%.

697-703 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)

On June 14, 2023, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed a restructuring of the 697-703 Fifth Avenue $421,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan, which matured in December 2022. The restructured $355,000,000 loan, which had its principal reduced through an application of property-level reserves and funds from the partners, was split into (i) a $325,000,000 senior note, which bears interest at SOFR plus 2.00%, and (ii) a $30,000,000 junior note, which accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.00%. The restructured loan matures in March 2028, as fully extended. Any amounts funded for future re-leasing of the property will be senior to the $30,000,000 junior note.

512 West 22nd Street

On June 28, 2023, a joint venture, in which we have a 55% interest, completed a $129,250,000 refinancing of 512 West 22nd Street, a 173,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.00% in year one and SOFR plus 2.35% thereafter. The loan matures in June 2025 with a one-year extension option subject to debt service coverage ratio, loan-to-value and debt yield requirements. The loan replaces the previous $137,124,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.85% and had an initial maturity of June 2023. In addition, the joint venture entered into the interest rate cap arrangement detailed in the table below.

825 Seventh Avenue

On July 24, 2023, a joint venture, in which we have a 50% interest, completed a $54,000,000 refinancing of the office condominium of 825 Seventh Avenue, a 173,000 square foot Manhattan office and retail building. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.75%, with a 30 basis point reduction available upon satisfaction of certain leasing conditions, and matures in January 2026. The loan replaces the previous $60,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.35% and was scheduled to mature in July 2023.

Interest Rate Swap and Cap Arrangements

We entered into the following interest rate swap and cap arrangements during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

(Amounts in thousands)Notional Amount
(at share)
 All-In Swapped Rate 
Expiration Date
 
Variable Rate Spread
Interest rate swaps:           
555 California Street (effective 05/24)$840,000   6.03%  05/26   S+205 
Unsecured term loan(1) (effective 10/23) 150,000   5.12%  07/25   S+129 
            
   Index Strike Rate        
Interest rate caps:           
1290 Avenue of the Americas (70.0% interest) (effective 11/23)(2)$665,000   1.00%  11/25   S+162 
One Park Avenue (effective 3/24) 525,000   3.89%  03/25   S+122 
731 Lexington Avenue office condominium (32.4% interest) 162,000   6.00%  06/24   Prime + 0 
640 Fifth Avenue (52.0% interest) 259,925   4.00%  05/24   S+111 
512 West 22nd Street (55.0% interest) 71,088   4.50%  06/25   S+200 

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(1) In addition to the swap disclosed above, the unsecured term loan, which matures in December 2027, is subject to various interest rate swap arrangements that were entered into in prior periods. The table below summarizes the impact of the swap arrangements on the unsecured term loan.

   Swapped Balance All-In Swapped Rate Unswapped Balance
(bears interest at S+129)
 Through 10/23 $800,000   4.04% $ 
 10/23 through 07/25  700,000   4.52%  100,000 
 07/25 through 10/26  550,000   4.35%  250,000 
 10/26 through 08/27  50,000   4.03%  750,000 

(2) In connection with the arrangement, we made a $63,100 up-front payment, of which $18,930 is attributable to noncontrolling interests.

Leasing Activity:

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.

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023:

  • 236,000 square feet of New York Office space (190,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $93.33 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 7.9 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 176,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 0.3% and negative 2.5%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $12.87 per square foot per annum, or 13.8% of initial rent.
  • 29,000 square feet of New York Retail space (21,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $373.28 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 8.4 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 9,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 31.3% and positive 33.5%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $26.02 per square foot per annum, or 7.0% of initial rent.
  • 68,000 square feet at THE MART (63,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $54.71 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.2 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 40,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 9.0% and negative 10.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.46 per square foot per annum, or 19.1% of initial rent.

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023:

  • 1,292,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,186,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $97.99 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 9.5 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 1,027,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 7.3% and positive 1.6%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $5.66 per square foot per annum, or 5.8% of initial rent.
  • 259,000 square feet of New York Retail space (200,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $116.03 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.6 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 113,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 17.0% and positive 15.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $19.01 per square foot per annum, or 16.4% of initial rent.
  • 176,000 square feet at THE MART (171,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $55.87 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.7 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 112,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 5.9% and negative 9.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $8.49 per square foot per annum, or 15.2% of initial rent.
  • 10,000 square feet at 555 California Street (7,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $134.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.9 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 4,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 12.8% and positive 2.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $22.92 per square foot per annum, or 17.0% of initial rent.

Occupancy:

(At Vornado's share)New York THE MART
 555 California Street
 Total Office Retail  
Occupancy as of September 30, 202389.9% 91.6% 74.3% 76.8% 94.5%
               

Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share:

 Total New York  THE MART(1)  555 California Street(2)
Same store NOI at share % (decrease) increase(3):         
Three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022 (3.0)%  4.0%  (54.0)%  2.9%
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022 1.1%  2.8%  (35.5)%  32.2%
Three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2023 (6.6)%  (1.3)%  (8.5)%  (47.2)%
                
Same store NOI at share - cash basis % (decrease) increase(3):               
Three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022 (4.7)%  2.1%  (53.7)%  3.7%
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022 1.1%  3.1%  (38.2)%  34.7%
Three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2023 (7.0)%  (1.8)%  (6.2)%  (45.6)%

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(1) The third quarter of 2022 includes prior period accrual adjustments related to changes in the tax-assessed value of THE MART.
(2) The second quarter of 2023 includes our $14,103,000 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
(3) See pages 14 through 19 for same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis reconciliations.

NOI At Share:

The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and the three months ended June 30, 2023 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,     September 30,
  2023   2022  June 30, 2023
  2023   2022 
NOI at share:         
New York:         
Office(1)$183,919  $174,790  $186,042  $544,231  $534,641 
Retail 46,559   52,127   47,428   141,183   155,670 
Residential 5,570   4,598   5,467   16,495   14,622 
Alexander's 9,586   9,639   9,429   28,085   27,980 
Total New York 245,634   241,154   248,366   729,994   732,913 
Other:         
THE MART(2) 15,132   35,769   16,462   47,003   75,630 
555 California Street(3) 16,564   16,092   31,347   64,840   49,051 
Other investments 3,665   4,074   5,464   14,280   12,699 
Total Other 35,361   55,935   53,273   126,123   137,380 
          
NOI at share$280,995  $297,089  $301,639  $856,117  $870,293 

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See notes below.

NOI At Share - Cash Basis:

The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and the three months ended June 30, 2023 are summarized below.

(Amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,   September 30,
  2023   2022  June 30, 2023  2023   2022 
NOI at share - cash basis:         
New York:         
Office(1)$179,838  $174,606  $181,253  $543,172  $532,759 
Retail 45,451   48,096   44,956   134,441   142,678 
Residential 5,271   4,556   5,129   15,451   13,554 
Alexander's 10,284   10,434   10,231   30,376   30,296 
Total New York 240,844   237,692   241,569   723,440   719,287 
Other:         
THE MART(2) 15,801   36,772   16,592   47,068   78,749 
555 California Street(3) 17,552   16,926   32,284   67,554   50,141 
Other investments 3,818   4,280   5,624   14,557   13,292 
Total Other 37,171   57,978   54,500   129,179   142,182 
          
NOI at share - cash basis$278,015  $295,670  $296,069  $852,619  $861,469 

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(1) Includes Building Maintenance Services NOI of $7,752, $7,043, $6,797, $20,838 and $19,293, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and June 30, 2023 and the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(2) The third quarter of 2022 includes prior period accrual adjustments related to changes in the tax-assessed value of THE MART.
(3) The nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes our $14,103 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.

Active Development/Redevelopment Summary as of September 30, 2023:

(Amounts in thousands, except square feet)   
     (at Vornado’s share)   Projected Incremental
Cash Yield


New York segment:
 Property
Rentable
Sq. Ft.
  Budget Cash Amount
Expended
 Remaining Expenditures Stabilization Year 
PENN District:              
PENN 2 - as expanded 1,795,000  $750,000  $582,671  $167,329  2025 9.5% 
PENN 1 (including LIRR Concourse Retail)(1) 2,558,000   450,000   415,663   34,337  N/A 13.2%(1)(2)
Districtwide Improvements N/A   100,000   45,490   54,510  N/A N/A  
Total PENN District     1,300,000 (3) 1,043,824   256,176    10.1% 
               
Sunset Pier 94 Studios (49.9% interest)(4) 266,000   125,000   7,994   117,006  2026 10.3% 
               
Total Active Development Projects    $1,425,000  $1,051,818  $373,182      

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(1) Property is ground leased through 2098, as fully extended. Fair market value resets occur in 2023, 2048 and 2073. The 13.2% projected return is before the ground rent reset in June 2023, which has yet to be determined and may be material.
(2) Projected to be achieved as pre-redevelopment leases roll, which have an approximate average remaining term of 3.5 years.
(3) Excluding debt and equity carry.
(4) Represents our 49.9% share of the $350,000 development budget and excludes the $40,000 value of our contributed leasehold interest. $34,000 will be funded via cash contributions. See page 4 for further details.

There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in leasing the properties on the expected schedule or at the assumed rental rates.        

Conference Call and Audio Webcast
As previously announced, the Company will host a quarterly earnings conference call and an audio webcast on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-317-6003 (domestic) or 412-317-6061 (international) and entering the passcode 6920837. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Vornado’s website at www.vno.com in the Investor Relations section and an online playback of the webcast will be available on the website following the conference call.

Contact

Thomas J. Sanelli

(212) 894-7000

Supplemental Data

Further details regarding results of operations, properties and tenants can be accessed at the Company’s website www.vno.com. Vornado Realty Trust is a fully - integrated equity real estate investment trust.

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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 press release. We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost, projected incremental cash yield, stabilization date and cost to complete; estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and operating partnership distributions, including the form of any 2023 dividend payments, and the amount and form of potential share repurchases and/or asset sales. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Currently, some of the factors are the impacts of the increase in interest rates and inflation on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect that these factors have 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.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands)As of Increase
(Decrease)
 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
ASSETS     
Real estate, at cost:     
Land$2,457,589  $2,451,828  $5,761 
Buildings and improvements 9,887,787   9,804,204   83,583 
Development costs and construction in progress 1,257,886   933,334   324,552 
Leasehold improvements and equipment 129,385   125,389   3,996 
Total 13,732,647   13,314,755   417,892 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,698,582)  (3,470,991)  (227,591)
Real estate, net 10,034,065   9,843,764   190,301 
Right-of-use assets 679,119   684,380   (5,261)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments in U.S. Treasury bills:     
Cash and cash equivalents 1,000,362   889,689   110,673 
Restricted cash 262,118   131,468   130,650 
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills    471,962   (471,962)
Total 1,262,480   1,493,119   (230,639)
Tenant and other receivables 88,438   81,170   7,268 
Investments in partially owned entities 2,670,782   2,665,073   5,709 
220 CPS condominium units ready for sale 40,198   43,599   (3,401)
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents 697,486   694,972   2,514 
Deferred leasing costs, net 355,307   373,555   (18,248)
Identified intangible assets, net 130,086   139,638   (9,552)
Other assets 494,582   474,105   20,477 
Total assets$16,452,543  $16,493,375  $(40,832)
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY     
Liabilities:     
Mortgages payable, net$5,714,761  $5,829,018  $(114,257)
Senior unsecured notes, net 1,193,362   1,191,832   1,530 
Unsecured term loan, net 794,212   793,193   1,019 
Unsecured revolving credit facilities 575,000   575,000    
Lease liabilities 728,468   735,969   (7,501)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 452,853   450,881   1,972 
Deferred revenue 34,083   39,882   (5,799)
Deferred compensation plan 100,485   96,322   4,163 
Other liabilities 316,094   268,166   47,928 
Total liabilities 9,909,318   9,980,263   (70,945)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 474,004   436,732   37,272 
Shareholders' equity 5,810,777   5,839,728   (28,951)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries 258,444   236,652   21,792 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity$16,452,543  $16,493,375  $(40,832)
            

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
OPERATING RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2023   2022   2023   2022 
Revenues$450,995  $457,431  $1,369,277  $1,353,055 
        
Net income$59,570  $20,112  $133,501  $142,390 
Less net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in:       
Consolidated subsidiaries 13,541   3,792   26,250   (4,756)
Operating Partnership (4,736)  (606)  (8,773)  (6,382)
Net income attributable to Vornado 68,375   23,298   150,978   131,252 
Preferred share dividends (15,529)  (15,529)  (46,587)  (46,587)
Net income attributable to common shareholders$52,846  $7,769  $104,391  $84,665 
        
Income per common share - basic:       
Net income per common share$0.28  $0.04  $0.55  $0.44 
Weighted average shares outstanding 190,364   191,793   191,228   191,756 
        
Income per common share - diluted:       
Net income per common share$0.28  $0.04  $0.54  $0.44 
Weighted average shares outstanding 192,921   192,018   193,845   192,042 
        
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions (non-GAAP)$119,487  $152,461  $382,658  $462,463 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.62  $0.79  $1.97  $2.39 
        
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted (non-GAAP)$127,241  $157,350  $384,371  $469,851 
Per diluted share (non-GAAP)$0.66  $0.81  $1.98  $2.43 
        
Weighted average shares used in determining FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions per diluted share 193,036   193,808   194,012   193,429 
                

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 certain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified 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. The Company also uses FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of period to period FFO, as one of several criteria to determine performance-based compensation for senior management. 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. In addition to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, we also disclose FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted. Although this non-GAAP measure clearly differs from NAREIT’s definition of FFO, we believe it provides a meaningful presentation of operating performance. Reconciliations of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions are provided on the following page. Reconciliations of FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted are provided on page 2 of this press release.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

The following table reconciles net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions:

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2023   2022   2023   2022 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$52,846  $7,769  $104,391  $84,665 
Per diluted share$0.28  $0.04  $0.54  $0.44 
        
FFO adjustments:       
Depreciation and amortization of real property$97,809  $122,438  $287,523  $335,020 
Real estate impairment losses 625      625    
Net gain on sale of real estate (53,045)     (53,305)  (28,354)
Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO:       
Depreciation and amortization of real property 26,765   32,584   80,900   98,404 
Net loss (gain) on sale of real estate    6   (16,545)  (169)
  72,154   155,028   299,198   404,901 
Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments (5,900)  (10,731)  (22,156)  (28,018)
FFO adjustments, net$66,254  $144,297  $277,042  $376,883 
        
FFO attributable to common shareholders$119,100  $152,066  $381,433  $461,548 
Impact of assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities 387   395   1,225   915 
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions$119,487  $152,461  $382,658  $462,463 
Per diluted share$0.62  $0.79  $1.97  $2.39 
        
Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding:       
Weighted average common shares outstanding 190,364   191,793   191,228   191,756 
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Convertible securities 2,227   1,790   2,621   1,407 
Share-based payment awards 445   225   163   266 
Denominator for FFO per diluted share 193,036   193,808   194,012   193,429 
                

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and the three months ended June 30, 2023.

(Amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, June 30, 2023
 September 30,
  2023   2022    2023   2022 
Net income$59,570  $20,112  $62,733  $133,501  $142,390 
Depreciation and amortization expense 110,349   134,526   107,162   324,076   370,631 
General and administrative expense 35,838   29,174   39,410   116,843   102,292 
Transaction related costs and other 813   996   30   1,501   4,961 
Income from partially owned entities (18,269)  (24,341)  (37,272)  (72,207)  (83,775)
(Income) loss from real estate fund investments (1,783)  111   102   (1,662)  (5,421)
Interest and other investment income, net (12,934)  (5,228)  (13,255)  (35,792)  (9,282)
Interest and debt expense 88,126   76,774   87,165   261,528   191,523 
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets (56,136)     (936)  (64,592)  (35,384)
Income tax expense 11,684   3,711   4,497   20,848   14,686 
NOI from partially owned entities 72,100   76,020   70,745   210,942   228,772 
NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries (8,363)  (14,766)  (18,742)  (38,869)  (51,100)
NOI at share 280,995   297,089   301,639   856,117   870,293 
Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net, and other (2,980)  (1,419)  (5,570)  (3,498)  (8,824)
NOI at share - cash basis$278,015  $295,670  $296,069  $852,619  $861,469 
                    

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, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, 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.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

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, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, 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 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, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2023$280,995  $245,634  $15,132  $16,564  $3,665 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (164)  (440)  276       
Development properties (4,724)  (4,724)         
Other non-same store income, net (4,774)  (1,109)        (3,665)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2023$271,333  $239,361  $15,408  $16,564  $ 
          
NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2022$297,089  $241,154  $35,769  $16,092  $4,074 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (5,040)  (2,748)  (2,292)      
Development properties (4,549)  (4,549)         
Other non-same store income, net (7,679)  (3,605)        (4,074)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2022$279,821  $230,252  $33,477  $16,092  $ 
          
(Decrease) increase in same store NOI at share$(8,488) $9,109  $(18,069) $472  $ 
          
% (decrease) increase in same store NOI at share (3.0)%  4.0%  (54.0)%  2.9%  0.0%
                

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023$278,015  $240,844  $15,801  $17,552  $3,818 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (274)  (487)  213       
Development properties (4,131)  (4,131)         
Other non-same store income, net (8,379)  (4,561)        (3,818)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023$265,231  $231,665  $16,014  $17,552  $ 
          
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2022$295,670  $237,692  $36,772  $16,926  $4,280 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (4,857)  (2,655)  (2,202)      
Development properties (4,943)  (4,943)         
Other non-same store income, net (7,520)  (3,240)        (4,280)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2022$278,350  $226,854  $34,570  $16,926  $ 
          
(Decrease) increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis$(13,119) $4,811  $(18,556) $626  $ 
          
% (decrease) increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis (4.7)%  2.1%  (53.7)%  3.7%  0.0%
                

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023$856,117  $729,994  $47,003  $64,840  $14,280 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (1,301)  (1,577)  276       
Development properties (19,864)  (19,864)         
Other non-same store (income) expense, net (12,919)  1,361         (14,280)
Same store NOI at share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023$822,033  $709,914  $47,279  $64,840  $ 
          
NOI at share for the nine months ended September 30, 2022$870,293  $732,913  $75,630  $49,051  $12,699 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (12,833)  (10,541)  (2,292)      
Development properties (20,251)  (20,251)         
Other non-same store income, net (24,402)  (11,703)        (12,699)
Same store NOI at share for the nine months ended September 30, 2022$812,807  $690,418  $73,338  $49,051  $ 
          
Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share$9,226  $19,496  $(26,059) $15,789  $ 
          
% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share 1.1%  2.8% (35.5)%  32.2%  0.0%
                  

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023$852,619  $723,440  $47,068  $67,554  $14,557 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (1,824)  (2,037)  213       
Development properties (17,588)  (17,588)         
Other non-same store income, net (20,589)  (6,032)        (14,557)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023$812,618  $697,783  $47,281  $67,554  $ 
          
NOI at share - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2022$861,469  $719,287  $78,749  $50,141  $13,292 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (13,302)  (11,100)  (2,202)      
Development properties (19,319)  (19,319)         
Other non-same store income, net (25,320)  (12,028)        (13,292)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2022$803,528  $676,840  $76,547  $50,141  $ 
          
Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis$9,090  $20,943  $(29,266) $17,413  $ 
          
% increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis 1.1%  3.1%  (38.2)%  34.7%  0.0%
                  

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2023.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2023$280,995  $245,634  $15,132  $16,564  $3,665 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (164)  (440)  276       
Development properties (4,724)  (4,724)         
Other non-same store income, net (4,414)  (749)        (3,665)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended September 30, 2023$271,693  $239,721  $15,408  $16,564  $ 
          
NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2023$301,639  $248,366  $16,462  $31,347  $5,464 
Less NOI at share from:         
Dispositions (181)  (567)  386       
Development properties (4,206)  (4,206)         
Other non-same store income, net (6,298)  (834)        (5,464)
Same store NOI at share for the three months ended June 30, 2023$290,954  $242,759  $16,848  $31,347  $ 
          
Decrease in same store NOI at share$(19,261) $(3,038) $(1,440) $(14,783) $ 
          
% decrease in same store NOI at share (6.6)%  (1.3)%  (8.5)%  (47.2)%  0.0%
            

VORNADO REALTY TRUST
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS - CONTINUED

Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2023.

(Amounts in thousands)Total New York THE MART 555 California Street Other
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023$278,015  $240,844  $15,801  $17,552  $3,818 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (274)  (487)  213       
Development properties (4,131)  (4,131)         
Other non-same store income, net (8,019)  (4,201)        (3,818)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023$265,591  $232,025  $16,014  $17,552  $ 
          
NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2023$296,069  $241,569  $16,592  $32,284  $5,624 
Less NOI at share - cash basis from:         
Dispositions (345)  (822)  477       
Development properties (4,389)  (4,389)         
Other non-same store income, net (5,780)  (156)        (5,624)
Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the three months ended June 30, 2023$285,555  $236,202  $17,069  $32,284  $ 
          
Decrease in same store NOI at share - cash basis$(19,964) $(4,177) $(1,055) $(14,732) $ 
          
% decrease in same store NOI at share - cash basis (7.0)%  (1.8)%  (6.2)%  (45.6)%  0.0%