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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

 

or

 

o

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Transition Period from                  to                  

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-34948

 

GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

27-2963337

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

 

 

 

110 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL

 

60606

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(312) 960-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (the “Exchange Act”) 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. x Yes  o No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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). x Yes  o No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Smaller reporting company o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes  x No

 

Indicate by checkmark whether  the Registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12,13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. x Yes  o No

 

The number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on August 3, 2011 was 938,286,095.

 

 

 



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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

INDEX

 

 

 

PAGE
NUMBER

Part I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1:

Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 (Successor operations) and 2010 (Predecessor operations)

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 (Successor operations) and 2010 (Predecessor operations)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 (Successor operations) and 2010 (Predecessor operations)

6

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

8

 

 

Note 1: Organization

8

 

 

Note 2: Intangible Assets and Liabilities

18

 

 

Note 3: Discontinued Operations and Gains (Losses) on Dispositions of Interests in Operating Properties

18

 

 

Note 4: Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

21

 

 

Note 5: Mortgages, Notes and Loans Payable

23

 

 

Note 6: Income Taxes

25

 

 

Note 7: Stock-Based Compensation Plans

25

 

 

Note 8: Other Assets and Liabilities

26

 

 

Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies

26

 

 

Note 10: Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

27

 

 

Note 11: Subsequent Events

27

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2:

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

28

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

33

 

Item 3:

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

36

 

Item 4:

Controls and Procedures

36

 

 

 

Part II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1:

Legal Proceedings

36

 

Item 1A:

Risk Factors

36

 

Item 2:

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

36

 

Item 3:

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

37

 

Item 5:

Other Information

37

 

Item 6:

Exhibits

37

 

SIGNATURE

38

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

39

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

4,683,115

 

$

4,722,674

 

Buildings and equipment

 

20,139,908

 

20,300,355

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(585,338

)

(129,794

)

Developments in progress

 

131,629

 

117,137

 

Net property and equipment

 

24,369,314

 

25,010,372

 

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

3,048,438

 

3,153,698

 

Net investment in real estate

 

27,417,752

 

28,164,070

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

585,548

 

1,021,311

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

156,456

 

114,099

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

171,124

 

175,669

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

2,004,628

 

2,300,452

 

Assets held for disposition

 

436,361

 

591,778

 

Total assets

 

$

30,771,869

 

$

32,367,379

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

17,556,540

 

$

17,841,757

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

24,587

 

36,463

 

Tax indemnification liability

 

303,750

 

303,750

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

1,650,832

 

1,931,970

 

Junior Subordinated Notes

 

206,200

 

206,200

 

Warrant liability

 

1,059,325

 

1,041,004

 

Liabilities held for disposition

 

349,403

 

592,122

 

Total liabilities

 

21,150,637

 

21,953,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred

 

120,756

 

120,756

 

Common

 

114,999

 

111,608

 

Total redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

235,755

 

232,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable Preferred Stock: as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $0.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: as of June 30, 2011, $0.01 par value, 11,000,000,000 shares authorized and 936,232,551 shares issued and outstanding; as of December 31, 2010, $0.01 par value, 11,000,000,000 shares authorized and 941,880,014 shares issued and outstanding

 

9,362

 

9,419

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

10,381,195

 

10,681,586

 

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

(1,145,656

)

(612,075

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

42,755

 

172

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

9,287,656

 

10,079,102

 

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate affiliates

 

97,821

 

102,647

 

Total equity

 

9,385,477

 

10,181,749

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

30,771,869

 

$

32,367,379

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

430,328

 

$

441,617

 

$

869,043

 

$

891,276

 

Tenant recoveries

 

194,922

 

202,287

 

395,804

 

402,271

 

Overage rents

 

6,464

 

6,602

 

18,268

 

15,969

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues

 

14,235

 

16,016

 

29,588

 

33,988

 

Other

 

17,290

 

18,302

 

34,324

 

36,695

 

Total revenues

 

663,239

 

684,824

 

1,347,027

 

1,380,199

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

66,925

 

63,844

 

132,130

 

128,864

 

Property maintenance costs

 

26,018

 

23,978

 

59,032

 

55,004

 

Marketing

 

6,964

 

5,640

 

14,172

 

12,406

 

Other property operating costs

 

111,191

 

109,067

 

219,358

 

220,661

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,711

 

3,213

 

1,788

 

8,746

 

Property management and other costs

 

44,785

 

49,239

 

92,537

 

83,705

 

General and administrative

 

2,411

 

5,210

 

3,157

 

13,320

 

Provisions for impairment

 

 

 

 

11,057

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

248,547

 

164,018

 

496,735

 

327,775

 

Total expenses

 

508,552

 

424,209

 

1,018,909

 

861,538

 

Operating income

 

154,687

 

260,615

 

328,118

 

518,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

560

 

182

 

1,240

 

752

 

Interest expense

 

(253,158

)

(323,652

)

(491,292

)

(651,311

)

Warrant adjustment

 

(94,769

)

 

(18,321

)

 

Loss before income taxes, equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, reorganization items and noncontrolling interests

 

(192,680

)

(62,855

)

(180,255

)

(131,898

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(1,027

)

(3,292

)

(4,216

)

(5,223

)

Equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(9,433

)

13,221

 

(12,366

)

45,480

 

Reorganization items

 

 

(69,845

)

 

(26,988

)

Income from continuing operations

 

(203,140

)

(122,771

)

(196,837

)

(118,629

)

Discontinued operations

 

1,011

 

5,216

 

1,745

 

56,865

 

Net loss

 

(202,129

)

(117,555

)

(195,092

)

(61,764

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(919

)

28

 

(2,292

)

(4,108

)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(203,048

)

$

(117,527

)

$

(197,384

)

$

(65,872

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.39

)

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.39

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.18

 

Total basic and diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.37

)

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.21

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per share

 

$

0.10

 

$

 

$

0.20

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive Loss, Net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(202,129

)

$

(117,555

)

$

(195,092

)

$

(61,764

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments

 

 

4,406

 

(1

)

8,328

 

Accrued pension adjustment

 

 

(274

)

 

136

 

Foreign currency translation

 

42,678

 

(3,852

)

42,880

 

(8,715

)

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

 

4

 

(3

)

5

 

2

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

42,682

 

277

 

42,884

 

(249

)

Comprehensive loss

 

(159,447

)

(117,278

)

(152,208

)

(62,013

)

Comprehensive loss (income) allocated to noncontrolling interests

 

(1,219

)

10

 

(2,593

)

(4,114

)

Comprehensive loss, net, attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(160,666

)

$

(117,268

)

$

(154,801

)

$

(66,127

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

Earnings

 

Accumulated Other

 

 

 

Interests in

 

 

 

 

 

Common

 

Paid-In

 

(Accumulated

 

Comprehensive

 

Treasury

 

Consolidated Real

 

Total

 

 

 

Stock

 

Capital

 

Deficit)

 

Income (Loss)

 

Stock

 

Estate Affiliates

 

Equity

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2010 (Predecessor)

 

$

3,138

 

$

3,729,453

 

$

(2,832,627

)

$

(249

)

$

(76,752

)

$

24,376

 

$

847,339

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

 

 

 

(65,872

)

 

 

 

 

1,025

 

(64,847

)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,487

)

(1,487

)

Issuance of common stock - payment of dividend (4,923,287 common shares)

 

49

 

53,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,395

 

Restricted stock grant, net of forfeitures and compensation expense (82,975 common shares)

 

 

 

1,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,648

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(255

)

 

 

 

 

(255

)

Adjustment for noncontrolling interest in operating partnership

 

 

 

(13,278

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,278

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2010 (Predecessor)

 

$

3,187

 

$

3,771,169

 

$

(2,898,499

)

$

(504

)

$

(76,752

)

$

23,914

 

$

822,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2011 (Successor)

 

$

9,419

 

$

10,681,586

 

$

(612,075

)

$

172

 

$

 

$

102,647

 

10,181,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

(197,384

)

 

 

 

 

(1,018

)

(198,402

)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,808

)

(3,808

)

Issuance of common stock - payment of dividend (22,256,121 common shares)

 

223

 

(244

)

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock grant, net of forfeitures and compensation expense ((161,495) common shares)

 

(2

)

5,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,647

 

Stock options exercised (97,987 common shares)

 

1

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

489

 

Purchase and cancellation of common shares ((30,585,957) common shares)

 

(306

)

(341,339

)

(146,201

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(487,846

)

Cash dividends reinvested (DRIP) in stock (2,745,881 common shares)

 

27

 

45,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,760

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42,583

 

 

 

 

 

42,583

 

Cash distributions declared ($0.20 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(190,017

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(190,017

)

Cash redemptions for common units in excess of carrying value

 

 

 

(593

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(593

)

Adjustment for noncontrolling interest in operating partnership

 

 

 

(10,085

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,085

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2011 (Successor)

 

$

9,362

 

$

10,381,195

 

$

(1,145,656

)

$

42,755

 

$

 

$

97,821

 

$

9,385,477

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(195,092

)

$

(61,764

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in loss (income) of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

12,366

 

(50,652

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,788

 

9,946

 

Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

18,747

 

18,319

 

Depreciation

 

483,988

 

330,183

 

Amortization

 

19,888

 

22,438

 

Amortization\write-off of deferred finance costs

 

1,135

 

16,352

 

(Accretion) amortization/write-off of debt market rate adjustments

 

(52,046

)

27,303

 

Amortization (accretion) of intangibles other than in-place leases

 

60,019

 

(385

)

Straight-line rent amortization

 

(52,217

)

(19,117

)

Non-cash interest expense on Exchangeable Senior Notes

 

 

14,290

 

Non-cash interest expense resulting from termination of interest rate swaps

 

 

9,040

 

Non-cash interest expense related to Special Consideration Properties

 

 

(36,124

)

Loss on dispositions

 

547

 

 

Provisions for impairment

 

 

31,273

 

Land/residential development and acquisitions expenditures

 

 

(32,443

)

Cost of land and condominium sales

 

 

50,224

 

Revenue recognition of deferred Land and condominium sales

 

 

(36,443

)

Warrant adjustment

 

18,321

 

 

Reorganization items - finance costs related to emerged entities/DIP Facility

 

 

133,997

 

Non-cash reorganization items

 

 

(198,533

)

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

 

9,246

 

(46,341

)

Net changes:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

5,309

 

41,128

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

47,692

 

41,437

 

Deferred expenses

 

(19,849

)

(16,344

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(162,288

)

117,932

 

Other, net

 

(11,644

)

(288

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

185,910

 

365,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition/development of real estate and property additions/improvements

 

(88,811

)

(113,169

)

Proceeds from sales of investment properties

 

275,299

 

94

 

Proceeds from sales of investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

74,906

 

7,450

 

Increase in investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(34,190

)

(10,504

)

Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of income

 

31,635

 

15,849

 

Loans to Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net

 

 

 

Increase in restricted cash

 

(776

)

(4,447

)

Other, net

 

 

(2,722

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

258,063

 

(107,449

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from refinance/issuance of mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

514,162

 

 

Principal payments on mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

(809,848

)

(222,487

)

Deferred finance costs

 

(4,895

)

 

Finance costs related to emerged entities

 

 

(133,997

)

Cash distributions paid to common stockholders

 

(85,536

)

(5,957

)

Cash distributions paid to holders of Common Units

 

(6,334

)

 

Purchase and cancellation of common shares

 

(487,846

)

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, including from common stock plans

 

 

 

Other, net

 

561

 

(1,669

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(879,736

)

(364,110

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(435,763

)

(106,131

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

1,021,311

 

654,396

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

585,548

 

$

548,265

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

495,589

 

$

493,250

 

Interest capitalized

 

1,054

 

19,750

 

Income taxes paid

 

5,137

 

4,461

 

Reorganization items paid

 

121,364

 

189,232

 

Third party property exchange

 

44,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Change in accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

(11,936

)

$

(55,001

)

Change in deferred contingent property acquisition liabilities

 

 

(178,130

)

Mortgage debt market rate adjustments related to Emerged Debtors prior to the Effective Date

 

 

319,009

 

Gain on Aliansce IPO

 

 

9,383

 

Debt payoffs via deeds in lieu

 

119,525

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 1         ORGANIZATION

 

Readers of this Quarterly Report should refer to the Company’s (as defined below) audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 (Commission File No. 1-34948), as certain footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate those contained in our Annual Report have been omitted from this Quarterly Report.  Capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Quarterly Report, have the same meanings as in our Annual Report.

 

General

General Growth Properties, Inc. (“GGP”, the “Successor” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, formerly known as New GGP, Inc., was organized in July 2010 and is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, referred to as a “REIT”.  GGP is the successor registrant, by merger, on November 9, 2010 (the “Effective Date”) to GGP, Inc. (the “Predecessor”).  The Predecessor had filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (“Chapter 11”) in the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) on April 16, 2009 (the “Petition Date”) and emerged from bankruptcy, pursuant to a plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) on the Effective Date as described below.  In these notes, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to GGP and its subsidiaries or, in certain contexts, the Predecessor and its subsidiaries.

 

GGP, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, operates, manages, develops and acquires retail and other rental properties, primarily regional malls, which are predominantly located throughout the United States. GGP also holds assets in Brazil through an investment in an Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliate. Prior to the Effective Date, the Predecessor had developed and sold land for residential, commercial and other uses primarily in large-scale, long-term master planned community projects in and around Columbia, Maryland; Summerlin, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, as well as one residential condominium project located in Natick (Boston), Massachusetts.

 

Substantially all of our business is conducted through GGP Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership” or “GGPLP”).   As of June 30, 2011, GGP holds approximately a 99% common equity ownership (without giving effect to the potential conversion of the Preferred Units as defined below) of the Operating Partnership, while the remaining 1% is held by limited partners that indirectly include family members of the original stockholders of the Predecessor and certain previous contributors of properties to the Operating Partnership.  The Operating Partnership also has preferred units of limited partnership interest (the “Preferred Units”) outstanding.

 

In this Quarterly Report, we refer to our ownership interests in properties in which we own a majority or controlling interest and, as a result, are consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) as the “Consolidated Properties.”  We also hold some properties through joint venture entities in which we own a non-controlling interest (“Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates”) and we refer to those properties as the “Unconsolidated Properties.”  Collectively, we refer to the Consolidated Properties and Unconsolidated Properties as our “Total Portfolio.”

 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GGP, our subsidiaries and joint ventures in which we have a controlling interest. For consolidated joint ventures, the noncontrolling partner’s share of the assets, liabilities and operations of the joint ventures (generally computed as the joint venture partner’s ownership percentage) is included in noncontrolling interests in Consolidated Real Estate Affiliates as permanent equity of the Company. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

We operate in a single segment referred to as our Retail segment, which includes the operation, development and management of retail and other rental properties, primarily regional malls.   Our portfolio of regional malls represents a collection of retail properties that are targeted to a range of market sizes and consumer tastes.  We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations on a geographic basis.  Further, all material operations are within the United States and no customer or tenant comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been included. The results for the interim period ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.

 

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Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the 2010 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.  Balance sheet amounts for properties to be disposed of, including the Special Consideration Properties (as defined below) have been reclassified to assets held for disposition and liabilities on assets held for disposition at December 31, 2010.  Income statement amounts for properties sold or to be disposed of, including the Special Consideration Properties, have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.  However, two previously identified Special Consideration Properties, Mall St. Vincent and Southland Center, were reclassified as held for use in the first quarter of 2011 and as continuing operations for all periods presented.  In addition, certain prior period income statement disclosures in the accompanying footnotes have been restated to exclude amounts which have been reclassified to discontinued operations.

 

Reorganization under Chapter 11 and the Plan

In April 2009, certain additional domestic subsidiaries (collectively with the subsidiaries filing on the Petition Date and the Predecessor, the “Debtors”) of the Predecessor also filed voluntary petitions for relief in the Bankruptcy Court (collectively, the “Chapter 11 Cases”).

 

On August 17, 2010, the Predecessor filed with the Bankruptcy Court its third amended and restated disclosure statement and the plan of reorganization, supplemented on September 30, 2010 and October 21, 2010 for the remaining Debtors in the Chapter 11 Cases. Prior to the Effective Date, approximately 262 Debtors had emerged from bankruptcy during 2010 and 2009.  On October 21, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan.  Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, the Predecessor merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of New GGP, Inc. and New GGP, Inc. was re-named General Growth Properties, Inc.  Also pursuant to the Plan, prepetition creditor claims were satisfied in full and equity holders received newly issued common stock in New GGP, Inc. and in The Howard Hughes Corporation, a newly formed real estate company (“HHC”).

 

The Plan was based on the agreements (collectively, as amended and restated, the “Investment Agreements”) with REP Investments LLC, an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (the “Brookfield Investor”), an affiliate of Fairholme Funds, Inc. (“Fairholme”) and an affiliate of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square” and together with the Brookfield Investor and Fairholme, the “Plan Sponsors”), pursuant to which the Predecessor would be divided into two companies, New GGP, Inc. and HHC, and the Plan Sponsors would invest in the Company’s standalone emergence plan.  In addition, the Predecessor entered into an investment agreement with Teachers Retirement System of Texas (“Texas Teachers”).  The Plan Sponsors also entered into an agreement with affiliates of the Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”) whereby Blackstone subscribed for equity in New GGP and HHC.  Under the agreements, the Plan Sponsors and Blackstone agreed to purchase shares of GGP common stock at $10.00 per share and Teachers agreed to purchase shares of GGP common stock at $10.25 per share.

 

Pursuant to the Plan, each holder of a share of the Predecessor common stock received, on the Effective Date, a distribution of 0.098344 shares of common stock of HHC.  Following the distribution of the shares of HHC common stock, each existing share of the Predecessor common stock converted into and represented the right to receive one share of New GGP, Inc. common stock.  No fractional shares of HHC or New GGP, Inc. were issued (i.e., the number of shares issued to each record holder was “rounded down”).  Following these transactions, the Predecessor common stock ceased to exist.

 

The structure of the Plan Sponsors’ investments triggered the application of the acquisition method of accounting, as the Plan and the consummation of the Investment Agreements and the Texas Teachers investment agreement constituted a ‘‘transaction or event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses’’ or a ‘‘business combination’’ requiring such application. New GGP, Inc. was the acquirer that obtained control as it obtained all of the common stock of the Predecessor (a business for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting) in exchange for issuing its stock to the Predecessor common stockholders on a one-for-one basis (excluding fractional shares).  The acquisition method of accounting was applied at the Effective Date and, therefore, the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and the Consolidated Statement of Equity and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six

 

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months ended June 30, 2011 reflect the revaluation of the Predecessor’s assets and liabilities to Fair Value as of the Effective Date.

 

On the Effective Date, the Plan Sponsors, Blackstone and Texas Teachers owned a majority of the outstanding common stock of GGP. The Predecessor common stockholders held approximately 317 million shares of GGP common stock; the Plan Sponsors, Blackstone and Texas Teachers collectively held approximately 644 million shares of GGP common stock on the Effective Date.

 

On November 15, 2010 (and November 23, 2010 with respect to the over allotment option), we sold an aggregate of approximately 154.9 million shares of GGP common stock in a registered public offering at $14.75 per share and repurchased an equal number of shares from Fairholme and Pershing as permitted under “clawback” rights in the Investment Agreements.  We also used a portion of the offering proceeds to repurchase approximately 24.4 million shares from Texas Teachers, also as permitted under its investment agreement.

 

Claims resolution process

As permitted under the bankruptcy process, the Debtors’ creditors filed proofs of claim with the Bankruptcy Court. Through the claims resolution process, the Company identified many claims which were disallowed by the Bankruptcy Court for various reasons, including claims were duplicative, amended or superseded by later filed claims, were without merit, or were otherwise overstated. Throughout the Chapter 11 proceedings, the Company resolved many claims through settlement or objections ordered by the Bankruptcy Court. The Company will continue to settle claims and file additional objections with the Bankruptcy Court.

 

Although as of the Effective Date all Debtors had emerged from bankruptcy, certain differences between liability amounts estimated by the Debtors and claims submitted by creditors had not yet been resolved and may be submitted to the Bankruptcy Court which will make a final determination of the allowable claim.  The various plans of reorganization of the Debtors provide that all allowed claims, that is, undisputed or Bankruptcy Court affirmed claims of creditors against the Debtors, are to be paid in full. Our aggregate liabilities include provisions for claims against Debtors that were timely submitted to the Bankruptcy Court and have been recorded, as appropriate, based upon accounting guidance for the recognition of contingent liabilities and on our evaluations of such claims.

 

We accrued an estimate of these claims based upon the best available evidence of amounts to be paid. However, the claims resolution process is uncertain and adjustments to claims estimates could result in adjustments to our financial statements in future periods.

 

Tax Indemnification Liability

Pursuant to the Investment Agreements, the Successor has indemnified HHC from and against 93.75% of any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable expenses to which HHC and its subsidiaries become subject, in each case solely to the extent directly attributable to MPC Taxes (as defined in the Investment Agreements) in an amount up to $303.8 million.  Under certain circumstances, we agreed to be responsible for interest or penalties attributable to such MPC Taxes in excess of the $303.8 million.  As a result of this indemnity, the Company caused the two former taxable REIT subsidiaries to file petitions in the Tax Court contesting this liability.  We have accrued $21.6 million of interest related to the Tax indemnification liability in Accounts payable and accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011 and $19.7 million as of December 31, 2010.  The $325.4 million liability represents management’s best estimate of liability as of June 30, 2011 and the liability will be evaluated in the aggregate on a periodic basis.

 

Default Interest

Pursuant to the Plan Debtors’ Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, as Modified (the “Plan”) confirmed on October 21, 2010, the Company cured and reinstated that certain note (the “Homart Note”) in the original principal amount of $254 million between GGP Limited Partnership and The Comptroller of the State of New York as Trustee of the Common Retirement Fund (“CRF”) by payment in cash of accrued interest at the contractual non-default rate.   CRF, however, contended that the Company’s bankruptcy caused the Company to default under the Homart Note and, therefore, post-petition interest accrued under the Homart Note at the contractual default rate was due for the period June 1, 2009 until November 9, 2010.  On June 16, 2011, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) ruled in favor of CRF, and, on June 22, 2011, the Company elected to satisfy the Homart Note in full by paying CRF the outstanding default interest and principal amount on the Homart

 

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Note totaling $246.0 million.  However, the Company has appealed the Bankruptcy Court’s order and has reserved its right to recover the payment of default interest.  As a result of the ruling, the Company incurred and paid $11.7 million of default interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Pursuant to the Plan, the Company agreed to pay to the holders of claims (the “2006 Lenders”) under a revolving and term loan facility (the “2006 Credit Facility”) the principal amount of their claims outstanding of approximately $2.58 billion plus post-petition interest at the contractual non-default rate.  However, the 2006 Lenders asserted that they were entitled to receive interest at the contractual default rate.  On July 20, 2011, the Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of the 2006 Lenders holding that they were entitled to interest at the contractual default rate.  The Bankruptcy Court has not yet entered an order in respect of the ruling. The Company intends to appeal such order when entered.  As a result of the ruling, as of June 30, 2011, the Company accrued $89.1 million of accrued default interest associated with the 2006 Credit Facility.  We will continue to evaluate the appropriateness of our accrual during the appeal.  The amount of default interest recorded as interest expense during the period for this claim was $47.1 million as the Company had already accrued $42.0 million as of December 31, 2010.

 

Reorganization Items

Reorganization items are expense or income items that were incurred or realized by the Debtors as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases and are presented separately in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income of the Predecessor.  Reorganization items include legal fees, professional fees and similar types of expenses, resulting from activities of the reorganization process, gains on liabilities subject to compromise directly related to the Chapter 11 Cases, and interest earned on cash accumulated by the Debtors as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases.  We recognized a net expense on reorganization items of $69.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and $27.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. These amounts exclude reorganization items that are currently included within discontinued operations.

 

With respect to certain retained professionals, the terms of engagement and the timing of payment for services rendered were, and remain after the Effective Date, subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court.  In addition, certain of these retained professionals had agreements that provided for success or completion fees that became payable upon the Effective Date.  As of June 30, 2011, we accrued $2.4 million and as of December 31, 2010 we accrued $7.1 million of success or completion fees in Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

In addition, a key employee incentive program (the “KEIP”) provided for payment to certain key employees upon successful emergence from bankruptcy.  The amount payable under the KEIP was calculated based upon a formula related to the recovery to creditors and equity holders on the Effective Date and on February 7, 2011, 90 days after the Effective Date.  Approximately $181.5 million was paid in two installments, November 12, 2010 and February 25, 2011, under the KEIP, which we recognized from the date the KEIP was approved by the Bankruptcy Court to the Effective Date.  As of December 31, 2010, we accrued a liability of approximately $115.5 million for the KEIP in Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  All KEIP amounts were fully paid as of June 30, 2011.

 

Special Consideration Properties

In 2010, we identified 13 properties (the “Special Consideration Properties”) as underperforming retail assets.  As of the Effective Date, we entered into deed in lieu agreements with respect to two of these properties, Eagle Ridge Mall and Oviedo Marketplace, pursuant to which we transferred the deeds to the properties to these respective lenders on November 1, 2010.  We subsequently notified the lenders to the remaining Special Consideration Properties of our intent to transfer the deed to these properties in full satisfaction of the related debt, in accordance with our rights in the loan modification agreements.  Accordingly, all the Special Consideration Properties were classified as held for disposition in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2010.

 

During February 2011, an additional three Special Consideration Properties (Bay City, Lakeview and Moreno Valley) were transferred to the applicable lenders.  In addition, in March 2011 we revised our intent with respect to two of the Special Consideration Properties (Mall St. Vincent and Southland Center) and began negotiations to repay the debt and retain the title from the respective lenders.  These transactions closed on April 25, 2011.  Accordingly, we reclassified these two properties out of assets and liabilities held for disposition on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and as continuing operations in our Consolidated Statements of

 

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Income and Comprehensive Income for all periods presented as we no longer met the criteria for held for sale treatment.

 

With regard to the remaining Special Consideration Properties, we have agreed to continue to cooperate with the respective lenders to jointly market such properties for sale.  These properties are expected to be disposed of, either by third-party sales or deed transfers to the lenders, in the remainder of 2011 or early 2012.   As of June 30, 2011, the remaining five Special Consideration Properties continue to be classified as held for disposition on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  On July 7, 2011, we sold Chico Mall through a lender directed sale and on July 13, 2011, we transferred Country Hills Plaza to the applicable lender.

 

Impairment

Operating properties

Accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets requires that if impairment indicators exist and the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than its carrying amount, an impairment provision should be recorded to write down the carrying amount of such asset to its Fair Value (as defined below).  We review our consolidated assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

 

Impairment indicators for our operating properties are assessed separately for each property and include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in real estate property net operating income and occupancy percentages.

 

Impairment indicators for pre-development costs, which are typically costs incurred during the beginning stages of a potential development and developments in progress are assessed by project and include, but are not limited to, significant changes in the Company’s plans with respect to the project, significant changes in projected completion dates, tenant demand, revenues or cash flows, development costs, market factors and sustainability of development projects.

 

If an indicator of potential impairment exists, the asset is tested for recoverability by comparing its carrying amount to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows.  The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating Fair Value (as described immediately below) are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy and capitalization rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets.  Fair Value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (“Fair Value”).  Although the estimated Fair Value of certain assets may be exceeded by the carrying amount, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount cannot be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows.  To the extent an impairment provision is determined to be necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated Fair Value is expensed to operations.  In addition, the impairment provision is allocated proportionately to adjust the carrying amount of the asset group.  The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the asset, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.

 

The Predecessor recorded impairment charges related to operating properties and properties under development of $11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  No provisions for impairment were necessary for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 or the three months ended June 30, 2010.

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

According to the guidance related to the equity method of accounting for investments, a series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that an other-than-temporary decrease in value of our investment in the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates has occurred. The investment in each of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates is evaluated periodically and as deemed necessary for valuation declines that are other than temporary. Accordingly, in addition to the property-specific impairment analysis that we perform for such joint ventures (as part of our operating property impairment process described above), we also considered the ownership and distribution preferences and limitations and rights to sell and repurchase our ownership interests.  Based on our evaluations, no provisions for impairment were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 related to our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

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General

Carrying values of our properties were reset to Fair Value on the Effective Date as provided by the acquisition method of accounting.  Additional impairment charges could be taken in the future if economic conditions change or if the plans regarding such assets change.  Therefore, we can provide no assurance that material impairment charges with respect to our assets, including operating properties, investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates and developments in progress, will not occur in future periods.  Accordingly, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods to determine whether impairments are warranted.

 

Warrant Liability

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreements, the Plan Sponsors and Blackstone were issued warrants (the “Warrants”), which included eight million warrants to purchase common stock of HHC at an exercise price of $50.00 per share and 120 million warrants to purchase common stock of GGP. The Brookfield Investor and Blackstone received 57.5 million and 2.5 million, respectively, of GGP Warrants at an exercise price of $10.75 per share; Fairholme, Pershing Square and Blackstone received 41.07 million, 16.43 million and 2.5 million, respectively, of GGP Warrants at an exercise price of $10.50 per share.  The Warrants are fully vested and the exercise prices are subject to adjustment for future dividends, stock dividends, splits or reverse splits of our common stock or certain other events.  As a result of these investment provisions, as of the record date of our 2010 common stock dividend (December 30, 2010), the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the outstanding Warrants was increased to 123,144,000 and the exercise prices were modified to $10.23 and $10.48, respectively. Additionally, the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the outstanding Warrants was increased on the record date (April 15, 2011) of our first quarter 2011 common stock dividend to  123,956,750 and the exercise prices were modified to $10.16 and $10.40, respectively.  Each Warrant has a term of seven years from the Effective Date.  The Brookfield Investor Warrants and the Blackstone Investors Warrants are immediately exercisable, while the Fairholme Warrants and the Pershing Square Warrants will be exercisable (for the initial 6.5 years) only upon 90 days prior notice.  No warrants were exercised during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

The Warrants are recorded as a liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as the holders of the Warrants could require GGP to settle such warrants in cash in the circumstance of a subsequent change of control, which is a circumstance that we consider to be remote.  The Fair Value of the Warrants was estimated using the Black Scholes option pricing model using our stock price and level 3 inputs which were based primarily on the Company’s stock price and our estimate of implied volatility derived from the market prices of publicly traded options.  Subsequent to the Effective Date, changes in the Fair Value of the Warrants have been and will continue to be recognized in earnings.  Based on the uncertainty and variability of the assumptions used to Fair Value the Warrants, significant changes in earnings could be recognized in future periods.  The estimated Fair Value of the Warrants was $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2011 and $1.04 billion as of December 31, 2010.

 

Noncontrolling Interests

The minority interests related to our common and preferred Operating Partnership units are presented as redeemable noncontrolling interests and will remain as temporary equity at a mezzanine level in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, presented at the greater of the carrying amount adjusted for the noncontrolling interest’s share of the allocation of income or loss (and its share of other comprehensive income or loss) and dividends or the Fair Value as of each measurement date.  The redeemable noncontrolling interests have been presented at Fair Value as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  The excess of the Fair Value over the carrying amount from period to period is recorded within Additional paid-in capital in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Allocation to noncontrolling interests is presented as an adjustment to net income to arrive at net income attributable to common stockholders.

 

The Plan provided that holders of the Common Units could elect to redeem, reinstate or convert their units. Four holders of the Common Units elected to redeem 226,684 Common Units in the aggregate on the Effective Date. All remaining Common Units were reinstated in the Operating Partnership on the Effective Date.

 

Generally, the holders of the Common Units share in any distributions by the Operating Partnership with our common stockholders.  However, the Operating Partnership agreement permits distributions solely to GGP if such distributions were required to allow GGP to comply with the REIT distribution requirements or to avoid

 

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the imposition of excise tax.  Under certain circumstances, the conversion rate for each Common Unit is required to be adjusted to give effect to stock distributions.  In such regard, the common stock dividend declared for 2010 modified the conversion rate to 1.0397624.  The aggregate amount of cash that would have been paid to the holders of the outstanding Common Units as of June 30, 2011 if such holders had requested redemption of the Common Units as of June 30, 2011, and all such Common Units were redeemed or purchased pursuant to the rights associated with such Common Units for cash, would have been $114.9 million.

 

The following table reflects the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at January 1, 2010

 

$

206,833

 

Net income

 

3,159

 

Distributions

 

(4,658

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

(5

)

Adjustment for noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

 

13,278

 

Balance at June 30, 2010

 

$

218,607

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2011

 

$

232,364

 

Net income

 

(1,424

)

Distributions

 

(1,378

)

Cash redemption of operating partnership units

 

(4,202

)

Other comprehensive income

 

310

 

Adjustment for noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

 

10,085

 

Balance at June 30, 2011

 

$

235,755

 

 

The Operating Partnership also issued Convertible Preferred Units, which are convertible, with certain restrictions, at any time by the holder into Common Units of the Operating Partnership at the following rates (subject to adjustment):

 

 

 

Number of Common
Units for each 
Preferred Unit

 

Number of Contractual
Convertible Preferred 
Units of Outstanding as
of June 30, 2011

 

Series B

 

3.000

 

3,839,146

 

Series D

 

1.508

 

803,498

 

Series E

 

1.298

 

652,633

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value measurements utilize a three-tier Fair Value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring Fair Value.  These tiers include:

 

·                  Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

·                  Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

·                  Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

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The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities that are measured at Fair Value (both on a recurring and nonrecurring basis):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices in

 

 

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets

 

Significant Other

 

Significant

 

Total (Loss) Gain

 

 

 

Total Fair Value

 

for Identical Assets

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

Measurement

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Investments in real estate:

 

$

4,100

 

$

 

$

 

$

4,100

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(11,057

)

The Pines Mall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value of emerged entity mortgage debt (1)

 

$

9,919,479

 

$

 

$

 

$

9,919,479

 

$

 

$

2,038

 

$

 

$

247,062

 

Warrant Liability

 

1,059,325

 

 

 

1,059,325

 

94,769

 

 

18,321

 

 

 


(1) The Fair Value of debt relates to the properties that emerged from bankruptcy during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 

The following table summarizes the change in Fair Value of our Warrant Liability which is measured on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

1,041,004

 

Total included in earnings

 

18,321

 

Ending balance at June 30

 

$

1,059,325

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Fair Values of our financial instruments approximate their carrying amount in our financial statements except for debt. Management’s estimates of Fair Value are presented below for our debt as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Carrying Amount

 

Estimated Fair 
Value

 

Carrying Amount

 

Estimated Fair 
Value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Fixed-rate debt

 

$

15,156,147

 

$

15,061,586

 

$

15,416,077

 

$

15,217,325

 

Variable-rate debt

 

2,400,393

 

2,479,612

 

2,425,680

 

2,427,845

 

 

 

$

17,556,540

 

$

17,541,198

 

$

17,841,757

 

$

17,645,170

 

 

The Fair Value of the Junior Subordinated Notes approximates their carrying amount as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had no derivative financial instruments for our Consolidated Properties.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, we recognized $4.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, of additional interest expense related to the amortization of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income that resulted from the termination of interest rate swaps in 2009.

 

Revenue Recognition and Related Matters

Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases.  Minimum rent revenues also include amounts collected from tenants to allow the termination of their leases prior to their scheduled termination dates and accretion related to above and below-market tenant leases on acquired properties.  The following is a summary of termination income, net amortization /accretion related to above and below-market tenant leases and percentage rent in lieu of minimum rent:

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease termination income

 

$

2,015

 

$

6,350

 

$

5,838

 

$

15,509

 

Net amortization/accretion of above and below-market tenant leases

 

(32,935

)

2,009

 

(60,159

)

3,499

 

Percentage rents in lieu of minimum rent

 

14,075

 

16,465

 

27,604

 

28,394

 

 

Straight-line rent receivables, which represent the current net cumulative rents recognized prior to when billed and collectible as provided by the terms of the leases. The following is a summary of straight-line rent receivables, which are included in Accounts and notes receivable, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reduced for allowances and amounts doubtful of collection:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straight-line rent receivables, net

 

$

64,945

 

$

14,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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.  For example, estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to Fair Values of assets and liabilities for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting, the useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, provision for income taxes, recoverable amounts of receivables and deferred taxes, initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to acquisitions and impairment of long-lived assets.  Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Information related to our earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

Basic and Diluted

 

Basic and Diluted

 

Basic and Diluted

 

Basic and Diluted

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Numerators:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

(203,140

)

$

(122,771

)

$

(196,837

)

$

(118,629

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(915

)

28

 

(2,280

)

(4,108

)

Loss from continuing operations - net of noncontrolling interests

 

(204,055

)

(122,743

)

(199,117

)

(122,737

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

1,011

 

5,216

 

1,745

 

56,865

 

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(4

)

 

(12

)

 

Discontinued operations - net of noncontrolling interests

 

1,007

 

5,216

 

1,733

 

56,865

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

(202,129

)

(117,555

)

(195,092

)

(61,764

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(919

)

28

 

(2,292

)

(4,108

)

Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(203,048

)

$

(117,527

)

$

(197,384

)

$

(65,872

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominators:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

946,769

 

317,363

 

952,072

 

316,572

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

946,769

 

317,363

 

952,072

 

316,572

 

 

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted EPS is computed after adjusting the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation for the effects of all potentially dilutive common shares.  The dilutive effect of convertible securities is computed using the “if-converted” method and the dilutive effect of options, Warrants and their equivalents (including fixed awards and nonvested stock issued under stock-based compensation plans) is computed using the “treasury stock” method.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

All options and warrants were anti-dilutive for all periods presented because of net losses, and, as such, their effect has not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share.  In addition, potentially dilutive shares of 44,840,755 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, and 42,320,122 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, have been excluded from the denominator in the computation of diluted EPS because they are also anti-dilutive.  Outstanding Common Units have also been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because including such Common Units would also require that the share of GGPLP income attributable to such Common Units be added back to net income therefore resulting in no effect on EPS.

 

Common Stock Dividend and Purchase of Common Stock

 

In December 2010, we declared a dividend of $0.38 per share, paid on January 27, 2011 in the amount of approximately $35.8 million in cash and issued approximately 22.3 million shares of common stock (with a valuation of $14.4725 calculated based on the volume weighted average trading prices of GGP’s common stock on January 19, 20 and 21, 2011).  On March 29, 2011, we declared a cash Common Stock Dividend for the first quarter 2011 of $0.10 per share, payable on April 29, 2011, to stockholders of record on April 15, 2011.  In addition, on April 26, 2011, we declared a cash Common Stock Dividend for the second quarter 2011 of $0.10 per share, payable on July 29, 2011 to stockholders of record on July 15, 2011.  We recorded $190.0 million as a decrease in retained earnings (accumulated deficit) on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011.

 

On March 29, 2011, we announced the implementation of our Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”). The DRIP provides eligible holders of GGP’s common stock with a convenient method of increasing their investment in the Company by reinvesting all or a portion of cash dividends in additional shares of common stock.  Eligible stockholders who enroll in the DRIP on or before the fourth business day preceding the record date for a dividend payment will be able to have that dividend reinvested. As a result of the DRIP elections for the dividends declare din the first quarter of 2011, 2,745,881 shares were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2011.

 

On May 4, 2011, we executed privately negotiated transactions with two financial institutions in which we agreed to purchase 30,585,957 shares of our common stock for $15.95 per share, which represents a 1% discount to the last reported price for our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the previous trading day.  On May 9, 2011, we paid a total purchase price of $487.9 million.

 

Transactions with Affiliates

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues primarily represent management and leasing fees, development fees, financing fees and fees for other ancillary services performed for the benefit of certain of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates and for properties owned by third parties. The following are fees earned from the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates and third party managed properties which are included in management fees and other corporate revenues on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees from affiliates

 

$

14,040

 

$

14,059

 

$

29,186

 

$

29,838

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 2        INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

Acquisition Method of Accounting Adjustments on the Effective Date

 

The acquisition method of accounting was applied to the assets and liabilities of the Successor to reflect the acquisition of the Predecessor by the Successor as part of the Plan. The acquisition method of accounting adjustments, recorded on the Effective Date, reflect the allocation of the estimated purchase price. These adjustments reflect the amounts required to adjust the carrying values of our assets and liabilities, after giving effect to the transactions pursuant to the Plan and the distribution of HHC, to the fair values of such remaining assets and liabilities and redeemable non-controlling interests, with the offset to common equity, as provided by the acquisition method of accounting.  The allocation of the estimated purchase price is subject to adjustment as estimates are refined.  Any adjustments are not expected to be material.

 

The following table summarizes our intangible assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Gross Asset
(Liability)

 

Accumulated
(Amortization)/
Accretion

 

Net Carrying
Amount

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of June 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place value

 

$

1,324,588

 

$

(242,781

)

$

1,081,807

 

Above-market

 

1,542,436

 

(189,590

)

1,352,846

 

Below-market

 

(860,441

)

115,335

 

(745,106

)

Ground leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above-market

 

(9,839

)

247

 

(9,592

)

Below-market

 

204,432

 

(3,488

)

200,944

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

111,506

 

(4,055

)

107,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place value

 

$

1,342,036

 

$

(56,568

)

$

1,285,468

 

Above-market

 

1,561,925

 

(43,032

)

1,518,893

 

Below-market

 

(959,115

)

26,804

 

(932,311

)

Ground leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above-market

 

(9,839

)

55

 

(9,784

)

Below-market

 

256,758

 

(904

)

255,854

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

111,506

 

(899

)

110,607

 

 

The gross asset balances of the in-place value of tenant leases are included in Buildings and equipment in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The above-market tenant leases and below-market ground leases are included in Prepaid expenses and other assets; the below-market tenant leases and above-market building and ground leases are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 8) in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Amortization/accretion of these intangible assets and liabilities decreased our net income from continuing operations by $140.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, $275.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and $22.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Future amortization is estimated to decrease net income (excluding the impact of noncontrolling interests and the provision for income taxes) by approximately $ 318.8 million in 2011, $498.5 million in 2012, $396.0 million in 2013, $326.8 million in 2014 and $269.8 million in 2015.

 

NOTE 3        DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF INTERESTS IN OPERATING PROPERTIES

 

All of the 2011 and 2010 dispositions are included in discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and are summarized in the table below.  As of June 30, 2011, five Special Consideration Properties remained as held for disposition on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 1).  We have seven additional properties as held for disposition as of June 30, 2011.  These properties have been approved for sale and are expected to be sold within 12 months.  In addition, in March 2011 we began negotiations to repay the debt and retain the title from the respective lenders for two of the Special Consideration Properties (Mall St. Vincent and Southland Center).  These transactions closed on April 25, 2011.  Accordingly, as of March 31, 2011 we reclassified these two properties as continuing operations for all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.   The following is a summary of properties sold and included in discontinued operations:

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

Location

 

Description

 

Date

 

Sales Price

 

Consolidated Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twin Falls Crossing

 

Twin Falls, ID

 

Sold

 

June 2011

 

$

2,700,000

 

Chapel Hills Mall

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Sold

 

June 2011

 

71,500,000

 

Gateway Crossing

 

Bountiful, UT

 

Sold

 

May 2011

 

22,500,000

 

Arizona Center

 

Phoenix, AZ

 

Sold

 

March 2011

 

136,500,000

 

Canyon Point

 

Las Vegas, NV

 

Sold

 

March 2011

 

12,000,000

 

Vista Commons

 

Las Vegas, NV

 

Sold

 

January 2011

 

24,250,000

 

Riverlands

 

LaPlace, LA

 

Sold

 

January 2011

 

8,200,000

 

Anaheim Crossing

 

Anaheim, CA

 

Sold

 

February 2011

 

7,711,000

 

Yellowstone Square

 

Idaho Falls, ID

 

Sold

 

February 2011

 

4,000,000

 

Gateway Overlook

 

Columbia, MD

 

Sold

 

December 2010

 

88,350,000

 

Division Crossing

 

Portland, OR

 

Sold

 

December 2010

 

11,025,000

 

Halsey Crossing

 

Portland, OR

 

Sold

 

December 2010

 

7,025,000

 

Plaza 9400

 

Sandy (Salt Lake City), UT

 

Sold

 

December 2010

 

3,400,000

 

Austin Bluffs Plaza

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Bailey Hills Village

 

Eugene, OR

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

 

Boston, MA

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Orem Plaza

 

Orem, UT

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

River Pointe Plaza

 

West Jordan, UT

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Riverside Plaza

 

Provo, UT

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

University Crossing

 

Orem, UT

 

Held for Sale

 

 

 

 

 

Bay City Mall

 

Bay City, MI

 

Transferred to lender

 

February 2011

 

 

 

Lakeview Square

 

Battle Creek, MI

 

Transferred to lender

 

February 2011

 

 

 

Moreno Valley Mall

 

Moreno Valley, CA

 

Transferred to lender

 

February 2011

 

 

 

Eagle Ridge Mall

 

Lake Wales (Orlando), FL

 

Transferred to lender

 

November 2010

 

 

 

Oviedo Marketplace

 

Oviedo, FL

 

Transferred to lender

 

November 2010

 

 

 

HHC Properties

 

Various

 

Transferred to HHC

 

November 2010

 

 

 

Chico Mall

 

Chico, CA

 

Special Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

Country Hills Plaza

 

Ogden, UT

 

Special Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Traverse Mall

 

Traverse City, MI

 

Special Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

Northgate Mall

 

Chattanooga, TN

 

Special Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

Piedmont Mall

 

Danville, VA

 

Special Consideration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrowhead Towne Center

 

Glendale, AZ

 

Sold

 

June 2011

 

$

107,197,000

 

Superstition Springs Center

 

East Mesa (Phoenix), AZ

 

Sold

 

June 2011

 

60,915,000

 

Montclair

 

Montclair, CA

 

Transferred to lender

 

March 2011

 

 

 

HHC Properties

 

Various

 

Transferred to HHC

 

November 2010

 

 

 

Highland Mall

 

Austin, TX

 

Transferred to lender

 

May 2010

 

 

 

Silver City Galleria

 

Taunton (Boston), MA

 

Under performing

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following is a summary of the gains (losses) on disposition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)
on Disposition

 

Gain (Loss)
on Disposition

 

Gain (Loss)
on Disposition

 

Gain (Loss)
on Disposition

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Debt (a)

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

June 30, 2011

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Consolidated Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chico Mall

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

54,565

 

Twin Falls Crossing

 

(1,805

)

 

(1,805

)

 

 

Chapel Hills Mall

 

1,831

 

 

1,831

 

 

111,874

 

Gateway Crossing

 

(844

)

 

(844

)

 

14,558

 

Arizona Center

 

 

 

(2,917

)

 

 

Canyon Point

 

 

 

(109

)

 

 

Vista Commons

 

 

 

1,076

 

 

 

Riverlands

 

 

 

839

 

 

 

Anaheim Crossing

 

 

 

(116

)

 

 

Yellowstone Square

 

 

 

(261

)

 

 

Gateway Overlook

 

79

 

 

22

 

 

54,502

 

Division Crossing

 

84

 

 

832

 

 

4,996

 

Halsey Crossing

 

 

 

345

 

 

2,445

 

Plaza 9400

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

Austin Bluffs Plaza

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bailey Hills Village

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

 

 

 

 

 

90,876

 

Orem Plaza

 

 

 

 

 

3,508

 

Riverside Plaza

 

 

 

 

 

4,803

 

River Pointe Plaza

 

 

 

 

 

3,356

 

University Crossing

 

 

 

 

 

5,127

 

Bay City Mall

 

(7

)

 

(682

)

 

23,341

 

Eagle Ridge Mall

 

(4

)

 

(12

)

 

46,726

 

Lakeview Square

 

(2

)

 

1,086

 

 

40,512

 

Moreno Valley Mall

 

(1

)

 

180

 

 

85,623

 

Oviedo Marketplace

 

11

 

 

26

 

 

50,813

 

HHC Properties

 

 

 

 

 

262,939

 

Country Hills Plaza

 

 

 

 

 

13,257

 

Grand Traverse Mall

 

(32

)

 

(32

)

 

81,945

 

Northgate Mall

 

 

 

 

 

43,601

 

Piedmont Mall

 

 

 

 

 

33,198

 

Total Consolidated Properties

 

$

(690

)

$

 

$

(546

)

$

 

$

1,032,565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated Properties at Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrowhead Towne Center

 

 

 

 

 

24,485

 

Superstition Springs Center

 

 

 

 

 

22,498

 

Highland Mall

 

 

 

 

 

31,990

 

Montclair

 

10

 

 

3,280

 

 

132,500

 

HHC Properties

 

 

 

 

 

262,939

 

Silver City Galleria

 

 

 

 

 

64,236

 

Total Unconsolidated Properties at Share

 

$

10

 

$

 

$

3,280

 

$

 

$

538,648

 

 


(a) The debt balance is as of the date of disposition for the properties that were sold or transferred and as of June 30, 2011 for the Special Consideration Properties or properties held for sale.

 

The following is a summary of the net income from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three months Ended

 

Three months Ended

 

Six months Ended

 

Six months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

June 30, 2011

 

June 30, 2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(In thousands)

 

Retail and other revenue

 

$

16,592

 

$

60,382

 

$

39,890

 

$

121,320

 

Land and condominium sales

 

 

59,965

 

 

65,035

 

Total revenues

 

16,592

 

120,347

 

39,890

 

186,355

 

Retail and other operating expenses

 

9,596

 

60,418

 

25,757

 

103,092

 

Land and condominium sales operations

 

 

59,040

 

 

69,210

 

Impairment loss

 

 

 

51

 

278

 

Total expenses

 

9,596

 

119,458

 

25,808

 

172,580

 

Operating income

 

6,996

 

889

 

14,082

 

13,775

 

Interest expense, net

 

(5,235

)

21,882

 

(11,798

)

14,367

 

Other expenses

 

 

(6,586

)

 

41,461

 

Net income before income taxes

 

1,761

 

16,185

 

2,284

 

69,603

 

Provision from income taxes

 

(32

)

(10,942

)

(55

)

(12,662

)

Noncontrolling interest

 

(28

)

(27

)

62

 

(76

)

Loss on disposition of properties

 

(690

)

 

(546

)

 

Net income from discontinued operations

 

$

1,011

 

$

5,216

 

$

1,745

 

$

56,865

 

 

In June 2011, we closed on a transaction with a third party in which we sold our ownership share of Superstition Springs Center and Arrowhead Towne Center, both located in Phoenix, Arizona for $120 million, which consisted of a sales price of $168.0 million less $48.0 million of debt assumed by the third party.  In exchange we received six big-box anchor locations in Arizona, California, Illinois and Utah previously owned by the third

 

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party and $75.0 million of cash. The transaction was treated as a non-monetary exchange that resulted in a minimal gain.

 

NOTE 4         UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES

 

The Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates represents our investments in real estate joint ventures. Generally, we share in the profits and losses, cash flows and other matters relating to our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in accordance with our respective ownership percentages.  We manage most of the properties owned by these joint ventures.  As we have joint control of these ventures with our venture partners and they have substantive participating rights in such ventures, we account for these joint ventures under the equity method.  Some of the joint ventures have elected to be taxed as REITs.

 

Generally, we anticipate that the operations of our joint venture properties will support the operational cash needs of the properties, including debt service payments.  However, during 2010, we identified three properties (Riverchase Galleria, Silver City and Montclair) owned by our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates as underperforming assets.  On February 4, 2011, we received notice of the lender’s intent to exercise its deed-in-lieu option with respect to our Montclair property, which closed on March 23, 2011.  The conveyance of Montclair to the lender yielded a gain on the forgiveness of debt to the joint venture of $107.7 million.  Our share of the gain was approximately $53.9 million, which increased our investment in Montclair.  Immediately subsequent to the conveyance, we wrote-off the balance of our investment in Montclair, which resulted in a nominal net gain on the investment.  In addition, we received notice from the lender for our Riverchase Galleria property that we are in default on the loan collateralized by the property.  Our proportionate share of this loan is approximately $152.5 million.  As of June 30, 2011, Silver City had approximately $126.8 million of non-recourse secured mortgage debt, of which our share is $63.4 million, which is reported as liabilities on assets held for dispositions. All cash produced by Riverchase Galleria and Silver City is under the control of the applicable lender.  In the event we are unable to satisfactorily modify the terms of the loans associated with these properties, the collateral property may be deeded to the respective lender in full satisfaction of the related debt.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance or restructure the debt for Riverchase Galleria or Silver City on acceptable terms or otherwise, or that joint venture operations or contributions by us and/or our partners will be sufficient to repay such loans.

 

Indebtedness secured by our Unconsolidated Properties was $5.75 billion as of June 30, 2011 and $6.02 billion as of December 31, 2010.  Our proportionate share of such debt was $2.51 billion as of June 30, 2011 and $2.67 billion as of December 31, 2010, including Retained Debt (as defined below).  There can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance or restructure such debt on acceptable terms or otherwise, or that joint venture operations or contributions by us and/or our partners will be sufficient to repay such loans.

 

In certain circumstances, we have debt obligations in excess of our pro rata share of the debt of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates (“Retained Debt”). This Retained Debt represents distributed debt proceeds of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of our pro rata share of the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness of such Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates. The proceeds of the Retained Debt which are distributed to us are included as a reduction in our investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.  Such Retained Debt totaled $132.0 million as of June 30, 2011 and $155.6 million as of December 31, 2010, and has been reflected as a reduction in our investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.  We are obligated to contribute funds to our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Retained Debt.  If we do not contribute such funds, our distributions from such Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, or our interest in, could be reduced to the extent of such deficiencies.  As of June 30, 2011, we do not anticipate an inability to perform on our obligations with respect to such Retained Debt.

 

In certain other circumstances, the Company, in connection with the debt obligations of certain Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, has agreed to provide supplemental guarantees or master-lease commitments to provide to the debt holders additional credit-enhancement or security.  As of June 30, 2011, we do not expect to be required to fund more than immaterial amounts related to any of such supplemental credit-enhancement provisions for our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

On January 29, 2010, our Brazilian joint venture, Aliansce Shopping Centers S.A. (“Aliansce”), commenced trading on the Brazilian Stock Exchange, or BM&FBovespa, as a result of an initial public offering of Aliansce’s common shares in Brazil (the “Aliansce IPO”).  Although we did not sell any of our Aliansce shares in the Aliansce IPO, our ownership interest in Aliansce was diluted from 49% to approximately 31% as a result

 

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of the stock sold in the Aliansce IPO.  We continue to apply the equity method of accounting to our ownership interest in Aliansce.  As an equity method investor, we accounted for the shares issued by Aliansce as if we had sold a proportionate share of our investment at the issuance price per share of the Aliansce IPO. Accordingly, the Predecessor recognized a gain of $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, which is reflected in equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

The significant accounting policies used by the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates are the same as ours.

 

Condensed Combined Financial Information of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

Following is summarized financial information for our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

893,573

 

$

893,769

 

Buildings and equipment

 

7,551,310

 

7,810,685

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(1,831,656

)

(1,808,819

)

Developments in progress

 

79,711

 

56,714

 

Net property and equipment

 

6,692,938

 

6,952,349

 

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

726,047

 

630,212

 

Net investment in real estate

 

7,418,985

 

7,582,561

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

474,171

 

421,206

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

143,342

 

148,059

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

202,626

 

196,809

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

142,814

 

116,926

 

Assets held for disposition

 

90,025

 

94,336

 

Total assets

 

$

8,471,963

 

$

8,559,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Owners’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

5,627,273

 

$

5,891,224

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

403,870

 

361,721

 

Liabilities on assets held for disposition

 

142,876

 

143,517

 

Owners’ equity

 

2,297,944

 

2,163,435

 

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

 

$

8,471,963

 

$

8,559,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment In and Loans To/From Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, Net:

 

 

 

 

 

Owners’ equity

 

$

2,297,944

 

$

2,163,435

 

Less joint venture partners’ equity

 

(1,325,775

)

(2,006,460

)

Capital or basis differences and loans

 

2,076,269

 

2,996,723

 

Investment in and loans to/from

 

 

 

 

 

Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net

 

$

3,048,438

 

$

3,153,698

 

 

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Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(In thousands)

 

Condensed Combined Statements of Income - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

173,717

 

$

170,507

 

$

353,908

 

$

345,187

 

Tenant recoveries

 

72,699

 

72,872

 

147,034

 

149,323

 

Overage rents

 

3,352

 

2,236

 

7,258

 

4,752

 

Management and other fees

 

6,083

 

5,696

 

14,450

 

12,549

 

Other

 

5,129

 

13,388

 

8,775

 

21,630

 

Total revenues

 

260,980

 

264,699

 

531,425

 

533,441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

22,628

 

23,270

 

45,843

 

47,220

 

Property maintenance costs

 

8,901

 

8,379

 

20,077

 

18,953

 

Marketing

 

3,075

 

2,170

 

6,414

 

5,221

 

Other property operating costs

 

40,102

 

36,440

 

78,710

 

77,785

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,425

 

1,413

 

3,849

 

4,295

 

Property management and other costs

 

11,207

 

19,294

 

22,545

 

37,768

 

General and administrative *

 

10,177

 

(789

)

14,264

 

343

 

Provisions for impairment

 

 

842

 

 

842

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

65,511

 

59,806

 

131,254

 

121,787

 

Total expenses

 

163,026

 

150,825

 

322,956

 

314,214

 

Operating income

 

97,954

 

113,874

 

208,469

 

219,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

7,912

 

6,353

 

10,333

 

6,911

 

Interest expense

 

(92,583

)

(85,520

)

(174,911

)

(163,521

)

(Provision for) benefit from for income taxes

 

(177

)

(234

)

(372

)

346

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

3,042

 

11,534

 

18,235

 

28,860

 

Income from continuing operations

 

16,148

 

46,007

 

61,754

 

91,823

 

Discontinued operations

 

3,238

 

63,658

 

112,184

 

71,523

 

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(574

)

157

 

(2,976

)

(41

)

Net income attributable to joint venture partners

 

$

18,812

 

$

109,822

 

$

170,962

 

$

163,305

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity In (Loss) Income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to joint venture partners

 

$

18,812

 

$

109,822

 

$

170,962

 

$

163,305

 

Joint venture partners’ share of income

 

(10,050

)

(46,597

)

(91,144

)

(69,407

)

Amortization of capital or basis differences

 

(18,195

)

(9,270

)

(92,184

)

(24,442

)

(Loss) gain on Aliansce IPO

 

 

(5,883

)

 

9,383

 

Loss on Highland Mall conveyence

 

 

(29,679

)

 

(29,679

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

(5,172

)

 

(3,680

)

Equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

$

(9,433

)

$

13,221

 

$

(12,366

)

$

45,480

 

 


* Includes losses (gains) on foreign currency

 

NOTE 5         MORTGAGES, NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Fixed-rate debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

13,439,299

 

$

13,687,452

 

Corporate and other unsecured term loans

 

1,716,848

 

1,728,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total fixed-rate debt

 

15,156,147

 

15,416,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable-rate debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

2,400,393

 

2,425,680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

17,556,540

 

$

17,841,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable-rate debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Subordinated Notes

 

$

206,200

 

$

206,200

 

 

The weighted-average interest rate excluding the effects of deferred finance costs and using the contract rate prior to any defaults on such loans, on our collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable was 5.14% at June 30, 2011 and 5.24% at December 31, 2010.  The weighted average interest rate, using the contract rate prior to any defaults on such loans, on the remaining corporate unsecured fixed and variable rate debt and the revolving credit facility was 6.68% at June 30, 2011 and 6.18% at December 31, 2010.

 

As a result of a Bankruptcy Court ruling, the Company incurred and paid $11.7 million of default interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2011 related to the Homart Note.  In addition, on July 20, 2011, the Bankruptcy Court ruled in favor of the 2006 Lenders holding that they were entitled to interest at the contractual default rate.  The amount of default interest recorded as interest expense during the period for this claim was $47.1 million as the Company had already accrued $42.0 million as of December 31, 2010 (Note 1).

 

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We are not aware of any instance of non-compliance with all of our financial covenants related to our mortgages, notes and loans payable as of June 30, 2011.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we refinanced the mortgage notes on 13 Consolidated and Unconsolidated regional malls representing $2.22 billion of new mortgage notes at our proportionate share.  These 13 new fixed-rate mortgage notes have a weighted average term of 9.96 years and generated cash proceeds in excess of in-place financing of approximately $557 million to GGP.  We have also been able to lower the weighted average interest rate of these 13 mortgage notes from 5.83% to 5.34%, while lengthening the term by approximately seven years over the term previously in place.

 

Collateralized Mortgages, Notes and Loans Payable

As of June 30, 2011, $22.96 billion of land, buildings and equipment and developments in progress (before accumulated depreciation) have been pledged as collateral for our mortgages, notes and loans payable. Certain of these secured loans, representing $2.89 billion of debt, are cross-collateralized with other properties.  Although a majority of the $15.84 billion of fixed and variable rate collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable are non-recourse, $4.28 billion of such mortgages, notes and loans payable are recourse due to guarantees or other security provisions for the benefit of the note holder.  In addition, certain mortgage loans contain other credit enhancement provisions (primarily master leases for all or a portion of the property) which have been provided by GGP.  Certain mortgages, notes and loans payable may be prepaid but are generally subject to a prepayment penalty equal to a yield-maintenance premium, defeasance or a percentage of the loan balance.

 

Corporate and Other Unsecured Loans

We have publicly-traded unsecured bonds of $1.65 billion outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.  Such bonds have maturity dates from September 2012 through November 2015 and interest rates ranging from 5.38% to 7.20%.

 

In connection with the consummation of the Plan, we entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) providing for revolving loans of up to $300 million, none of which was used to consummate the Plan, with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as administrative agent and collateral agent, various lenders, and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC as Joint Lead Arrangers.  On February 25, 2011, we amended the Facility to provide for loans up to approximately $720 million and, under certain circumstances, up to $1 billion. On April 11, 2011, we further amended the Facility to provide for loans up to $750 million retaining the right, in certain circumstances, to borrow up to $1 billion.  The Facility is scheduled to mature three years from the Effective Date and the Facility is guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and secured by (i) first lien mortgages on certain properties, (ii) first-lien pledges of equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries and (iii) various additional collateral.

 

No amounts have been drawn on the Facility as of the date of this Quarterly Report.  Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 4.5%.  The Facility contains certain restrictive covenants which limit material changes in the nature of our business conducted, including but not limited to, mergers, dissolutions or liquidations, dispositions of assets, liens, incurrence of additional indebtedness, dividends, transactions with affiliates, prepayment of subordinated debt, negative pledges and changes in fiscal periods. In addition, we are required to maintain a maximum net debt to value ratio, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum net cash interest coverage ratio and we were in compliance with such covenants as of June 30, 2011.

 

Junior Subordinated Notes

In 2006, GGP Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGPLP completed a private placement of $200.0 million of trust preferred securities (“TRUPS”).  The Trust also issued $6.2 million of Common Securities to GGPLP.  The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the TRUPS and Common Securities to purchase $206.2 million of floating rate Junior Subordinated Notes of GGPLP due 2036.  Distributions on the TRUPS are equal to LIBOR plus 1.45%.  Distributions are cumulative and accrue from the date of original issuance.  The TRUPS mature on April 30, 2036, but may be redeemed beginning on April 30, 2011 if the Trust exercises its right to redeem a like amount of the Junior Subordinated Notes.  The Junior Subordinated Notes bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.45%. Though the Trust is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGPLP, we are not the primary beneficiary of the Trust and, accordingly, the Trust is not consolidated for accounting purposes.  We recorded the debt as Junior Subordinated Notes and our common

 

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equity interest in the Trust as Prepaid expenses and other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

 

Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds

We had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds of $24.3 million as of June 30, 2011 and $41.8 million as of December 31, 2010.  These letters of credit and bonds were issued primarily in connection with insurance requirements, special real estate assessments and construction obligations.

 

NOTE 6                 INCOME TAXES

 

The Predecessor elected to be taxed as a REIT under sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code, commencing with the taxable year beginning January 1, 1993. We elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with the taxable year beginning July 1, 2010, the date of incorporation of New GGP.  We intend to maintain REIT status.  To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income and to either distribute capital gains to stockholders, or pay corporate income tax on the undistributed capital gains. In addition, the Company is required to meet certain asset and income tests.

 

As a REIT, we will generally not be subject to corporate level Federal income tax on taxable income we distribute currently to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to Federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years.  Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income or property, and to Federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.  Generally, we are currently open to audit by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ending December 31, 2007 through 2010 and are open to audit by state taxing authorities for years ending December 31, 2006 through 2010.  Two of the Predecessor’s taxable REIT subsidiaries distributed as part of HHC were subject to IRS audit for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008.  On February 9, 2011, the two taxable REIT subsidiaries received statutory notices of deficiency (“90-day letters”) seeking $144.1 million in additional tax.  It is the Predecessor’s position that the tax law in question has been properly applied and reflected in the 2007 and 2008 returns for these two taxable REIT subsidiaries.  However, as the result of the IRS’ position, the Predecessor previously provided appropriate levels for the additional taxes sought by the IRS, through its uncertain tax position liability or deferred tax liabilities.  Although the Predecessor believes the tax returns are correct, the final determination of tax examinations and any related litigation could be different than what was reported on the returns.  In the opinion of management, the Predecessor has made adequate tax provisions for the years subject to examination.

 

Based on our assessment of the expected outcome of examinations that are in process or may commence, or as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions, we do not expect that the related unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest, for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns will materially change from those recorded at December 31, 2010 during the next twelve months.

 

NOTE 7               STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

 

The General Growth Properties, Inc. 2010 Equity Plan (the “Equity Plan”) provides for grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and other stock-based awards and performance-based compensation.  Stock-based compensation expense consists of costs associated with the Equity Plan and threshold-vesting stock options pursuant to the Plan on the Effective Date.  Stock-based compensation expense was $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 (pursuant to the Equity Plan), GGP granted 2,020,363 options to certain senior executives.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, 927,078 options, from the 2003 Incentive Plan, expired with exercise prices higher than the fair value of a share of GGP’s common stock (“out of the money”), and 404,192 options, granted in 2010 from the Equity Plan, were cancelled due to employee terminations.

 

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NOTE 8            OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

The following table summarizes the significant components of prepaid expenses and other assets.

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Above-market tenant leases net (Note 2)

 

$

1,352,846

 

$

1,518,893

 

Security and escrow deposits

 

246,153

 

259,440

 

Below-market ground leases net (Note 2)

 

200,944

 

255,854

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement net (Note 2)

 

107,451

 

110,607

 

Prepaid expenses

 

50,651

 

63,842

 

Receivables - finance leases and bonds

 

25,014

 

50,920

 

Deferred tax, net of valuation allowances

 

794

 

10,505

 

Below-market office lessee leases net

 

 

15,026

 

Other

 

20,775

 

15,365

 

Total prepaid expenses and other assets

 

$

2,004,628

 

$

2,300,452

 

 

The following table summarizes the significant components of accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Below-market tenant leases net (Note 2)

 

$

745,106

 

$

932,311

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

255,518

 

302,977

 

Accrued interest

 

196,422

 

143,856

 

Accrued real estate taxes

 

86,192

 

75,137

 

Deferred gains/income

 

75,472

 

60,808

 

Accrued payroll and other employee liabilities

 

56,928

 

176,810

 

Tenant and other deposits

 

18,567

 

19,109

 

Construction payable

 

17,569

 

36,448

 

Conditional asset retirement obligation liability

 

16,926

 

16,637

 

Above-market office lessee leases net

 

14,420

 

 

Uncertain tax position liability

 

9,259

 

8,356

 

Other

 

158,453

 

159,521

 

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

1,650,832

 

$

1,931,970

 

 

NOTE 9                 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, from time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings relating to the ownership and operations of our properties. In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

We lease land or buildings at certain properties from third parties. The leases generally provide us with a right of first refusal in the event of a proposed sale of the property by the landlord. Rental payments are expensed as incurred and have, to the extent applicable, been straight-lined over the term of the lease. The following is a summary of our contractual rental expense as presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contractual rent expense, including participation rent

 

$

3,786

 

$

2,750

 

$

7,204

 

$

5,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contractual rent expense, including participation rent and excluding amortization of above and below-market ground leases and straight-line rent

 

$

2,231

 

$

1,398

 

$

4,197

 

$

2,729

 

 

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 10               RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTNG PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

As of January 1, 2011, we were required to separately disclose purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements.  This guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

As of January 1, 2011, public companies that enter into a business combination are required to disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only.  In addition, supplemental pro forma disclosures are expanded.  If we enter into a qualifying business combination, it will comply with the disclosure requirements of this guidance.

 

As of January 1, 2012, guidance on how to measure fair value and on what disclosures to provide about fair value measurements will be converged with international standards. We do not expect the adoption will have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

As of January 1, 2012, public companies will be required to report components of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income. We do not expect the adoption will have any effect on our financial statements.

 

NOTE 11               SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On August 8, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of its common stock.

 

On August 2, 2011, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off a 30-mall portfolio, totaling 21 million square feet, to holders of GGP common stock in the form of a special dividend. The dividend is expected to be comprised of common stock in Rouse Properties, Inc. (“Rouse Properties”), a recently formed company to which GGP plans to transfer the portfolio. This distribution is expected to be made on a pro rata basis to holders of GGP common stock as of the dividend record date. Rouse Properties is expected to qualify as a REIT and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  This special dividend is anticipated to be declared during the fourth quarter of 2011; however, it remains subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s review and approval of Rouse Properties’ Form 10 registration statement, which we expect to file in the third quarter, as well as the satisfaction of a number of other conditions. As such, we cannot be certain that this distribution will proceed, or proceed in the manner or the amount as currently anticipated.  These properties are presented as part of continuing operations and will be reclassified to discontinued operations when the spin-off is completed.

 

On July 29, 2011, our Board of Directors approved the formation of a new joint venture which is intended to acquire Plaza Frontenac. Plaza Frontenac is located in Frontenac, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The property is comprised of 482,066 square feet of in-line gross leasable area with two anchors. We will contribute our St. Louis Galleria into the new joint venture while the other joint venture partner will contribute the cash required to purchase Plaza Frontenac.  Upon completion of the transaction, the joint venture will own both Plaza Frontenac and St. Louis Galleria, of which our share of the economics of these properties will be 55% and 74%, respectively.  The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions.

 

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ITEM 2   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

All references to numbered Notes are to specific footnotes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report and which descriptions are incorporated into the applicable response by reference.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with such Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.  Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) have the same meanings as in such Notes.

 

Forward-looking information

We may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report and in other reports that we file with the SEC. In addition, our senior management may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, creditors, the media and others.

 

Forward-looking statements include:

 

·                  Descriptions of plans or objectives for future operations

·                  Projections of our revenues, net operating income, earnings per share, Funds From Operations (“FFO”), capital expenditures, income tax and other contingent liabilities, dividends, leverage, capital structure or other financial items

·                  Forecasts of our future economic performance

·                  Our intention to distribute the common stock of Rouse Properties to our stockholders as described in Note 11

·                  Descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing

 

Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements often include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. They give our expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we might not update them to reflect changes that occur after the date they are made.

 

There are several factors, many beyond our control, which could cause results to differ materially from our expectations, some of which are described in Item 1A Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (our “Annual Report”).  These factors are incorporated herein by reference. Any factor could by itself, or together with one or more other factors, adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. There are also other factors that we have not described in this Quarterly Report or in our Annual Report that could cause results to differ from our expectations.

 

Overview

As of June 30, 2011, we are the owner, either entirely or with joint venture partners, of 166 regional malls in 43 states (excluding properties held for sale).  The Company emerged from Chapter 11 on November 9, 2010, which we refer to as the Effective Date.  Our current business plan contemplates the continued operation of our retail shopping centers, divestiture of non-core assets and businesses, certain non-performing retail assets and select development projects.

 

Our plan from emergence is to streamline GGP's portfolio to focus on high quality malls and to obtain the appropriate leverage for the Company as a whole through non-recourse financing for individual assets. Our tenant sales for the second quarter were $465 per square foot, which was up 8.4% over the prior year. In addition, leasing spreads for leases signed and executed this year were executed with average rents that were 9.1% higher than rents on expired leases. In addition, as noted in Liquidity and Capital Resources, we have refinanced $2.22 billion of consolidated and unconsolidated debt at share on 13 properties resulting in excess proceeds of $557 million. During 2011, our total divestitures including special consideration properties have resulted in approximately $470 million in debt reduction. Finally, as noted in Note 11 our Board of Directors has approved the formation of a new joint venture which is intended to acquire Plaza Frontenac in Frontenac, Missouri.

 

The structure of the Plan Sponsors’ investments triggered the application of the acquisition method of accounting, as the Plan and the consummation of the Investment Agreements and the Texas Teachers investment agreement constituted a transaction or event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more “businesses” or a “business combination” requiring such application. New GGP, Inc. is the acquirer that obtained control as it obtained all of the common stock of the Predecessor (a business for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting) in exchange for issuing its stock to the Predecessor common stockholders on a one-for-one basis (excluding fractional shares).  The acquisition method of accounting was applied at the Effective Date and, therefore, the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and nths ended June 30, 2011, and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the Consolidated Statement of Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 reflect the revaluation of the Predecessor’s assets and liabilities to Fair Value as of the Effective Date.  Certain elements of our operations were significantly changed by these adjustments, such as depreciation which is calculated on revalued property and equipment.  In addition, amortization of above and below market

 

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leases and other intangibles is also calculated on revalued assets and liabilities.  Such amortization is reflected in revenues or operating expenses as applicable.

 

With respect to our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, on February 4, 2011, we received notice of the lender’s intent to exercise its deed-in-lieu option with respect to our Montclair property which closed on March 23, 2011.  Our proportionate share of the loan was $132.5 million.  In addition, we received notice from the lender for our Riverchase Galleria property that we are in default on the loan collateralized by the property.  Our proportionate share of this loan is approximately $152.5 million.  There can be no assurance that a satisfactory loan modification can be reached in order for the venture to retain ownership of the property.  We also identified our Silver City property as underperforming.  Silver City has approximately $126.8 million of non-recourse secured mortgage debt, of which our share is $63.4 million. All cash produced by Silver City is under the control of the lender.  In the event we are unable to satisfactorily modify the terms of the loan associated with this property, the collateral property may be deeded to the lender in full satisfaction of the related debt.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

430,328

 

$

441,617

 

$

(11,289

)

(2.6

)%

Tenant recoveries

 

194,922

 

202,287

 

(7,365

)

(3.6

)

Overage rents

 

6,464

 

6,602

 

(138

)

(2.1

)

Other

 

17,290

 

18,302

 

(1,012

)

(5.5

)

Total property revenues

 

649,004

 

668,808

 

(19,804

)

(3.0

)

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

66,925

 

63,844

 

3,081

 

4.8

 

Property maintenance costs

 

26,018

 

23,978

 

2,040

 

8.5

 

Marketing

 

6,964

 

5,640

 

1,324

 

23.5

 

Other property operating costs

 

111,191

 

109,067

 

2,124

 

1.9

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,711

 

3,213

 

(1,502

)

(46.7

)

Total property operating expenses

 

212,809

 

205,742

 

7,067

 

3.4

 

Net Operating Income

 

$

436,195

 

$

463,066

 

$

(26,871

)

(5.8

)%

 

Minimum rents decreased $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a $34.9 million decrease in above and below market rent accretion reflecting the impact of the application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010, a $4.3 million decrease in termination income and a $2.4 million decrease in percent-in-lieu rents.  These decreases were partially offset by a $15.6 million increase in straight line rent reflecting the impact of application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a $14.4 million increase in base minimum rents.  We generally prefer to enter into percent-in-lieu leases rather than agree to reductions in or abatements of fixed rent amounts because by temporarily accepting a reduced rent calculated based on a percentage of a tenant’s sales, our rental revenues will increase as the tenant’s business improves. In addition, we believe that these concessions help to prevent tenants from vacating a lease, thereby maintaining occupancy.  Revenues from percent-in-lieu leases represent less than 1% of our total revenues.  As the economy and retail sales continue to improve, we expect to enter into fewer percent-in-lieu leases and other rent relief agreements.

 

Tenant recoveries decreased $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a reduction in recoverable ratios at certain of our properties and a reduction of certain recoverable expenses, such as marketing and promotional expenses.

 

Other revenue, including non-controlling interest decreased $1.0 million primarily due to the gain sale of a land parcel in 2010 and a decrease in marketing revenue.

 

Real estate taxes increased $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a prior period real estate tax settlement.

 

Property maintenance costs increased $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to increased spending on mall general repairs and supplies including increases in contracted services, snow removal and vehicle supplies.

 

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Marketing expense increased $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due an increased marketing efforts related to internal, external and national advertising.

 

Other property operating costs increased by $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due an increase in labor costs related to severance packages and relocation costs as part of our centralization of the property accounting department.

 

The provision for doubtful accounts decreased $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to improved collections of outstanding accounts receivable in the second quarter as well as higher tenant bankruptcies and weaker economic conditions in 2010.

 

Net Operating Income to Net Loss

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Operating Income

 

$

436,195

 

$

463,066

 

$

(26,871

)

(5.8

)%

Management fees and other corporate revenues

 

14,235

 

16,016

 

(1,781

)

(11.1

)

Property management and other costs

 

(44,785

)

(49,239

)

4,454

 

(9.0

)

General and administrative

 

(2,411

)

(5,210

)

2,799

 

(53.7

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(248,547

)

(164,018

)

(84,529

)

51.5

 

Interest Income

 

560

 

182

 

378

 

207.7

 

Interest expense

 

(253,158

)

(323,652

)

70,494

 

(21.8

)

Warrant liability expense

 

(94,769

)

 

(94,769

)

100.0

 

Provisions for impairment

 

(1,027

)

(3,292

)

2,265

 

(68.8

)

Equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(9,433

)

13,221

 

(22,654

)

(171.3

)

Reorganization items

 

 

(69,845

)

69,845

 

(100.0

)

Discontinued operations

 

1,011

 

5,216

 

(4,205

)

(80.6

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(919

)

28

 

(947

)

(3,382.1

)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(203,048

)

$

(117,527

)

$

(85,521

)

72.8

%

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues decreased $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 due to a $1.4 million decrease in management fees and lease fees resulting from the sale of our third-party management business in July 2010.  In addition, development and leasing fee income decreased approximately $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 due to lower fees earned as development projects were completed.

 

Property management and other costs decreased $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a $3.4 million decrease in severance costs and a $1.2 million decrease resulting from the sale of our third party management business in July 2010.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in incentive compensation expense.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the reversal of previously accrued bankruptcy costs and gains on settlements of $13.5 million, which were offset by the following:

 

·                  $3.5 million post-emergence costs;

·                  $2.0 million increase in stock based compensation due to increased executive stock grants;

·                  $2.1 million increase in professional fees; and

·                  $1.1 million increase in audit fees related to the spin-off of the Rouse Properties

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $84.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the impact of the application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

Interest expense decreased $70.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the following:

 

·                  $63.2 million decrease in interest expense resulting from extinguished debt;

 

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·                  $44.8 million decrease in debt market rate adjustments, primarily due to the refinancing of properties during the period prior to their expected maturity date;

·                  $12.2 million decrease in amortization of debt market rate adjustments; and

·                  $9.7 million decrease in interest expense on existing debt.

 

These increases were offset by a $57.8 million increase in default interest.  The increase in default interest was the result of the adverse ruling in two separate litigation cases during and subsequent to the period as described in Note 1.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized an adjustment of $94.8 million related to the change in the Fair Value of the Warrant liability which was primarily due to an increase in the Company’s stock price and our estimate on implied volatility derived from the market prices of publicly traded options.

 

The Provision for income taxes decreased $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The change was primarily due to changes in liabilities pursuant to uncertain tax positions.

 

The decrease in equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization of the step-up in basis of our investment in and loans to / from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates due to the application of acquisition accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

Reorganization items under the bankruptcy filings are expense or income items that were incurred or realized by the Debtors as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases. These items include professional fees and similar types of expenses incurred that are directly related to the bankruptcy filings, gains or losses resulting from activities of the reorganization process, including gains related to recording the mortgage debt at Fair Value upon emergence from bankruptcy and interest earned on cash accumulated by the Debtors.  See Note 1 — Reorganization items for additional detail.   Bankruptcy-related items incurred after the Effective Date are reported within General and administrative expenses.

 

As described in Notes 1 and 3, the operations of our properties sold in 2010 and 2011, certain Special Consideration Properties, properties transferred and properties held for disposition are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.  In addition, we sold three properties during the three months ended June 30, 2011 which were also reclassified to discontinued operations during the current period.

 

Six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Property revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

869,043

 

$

891,276

 

$

(22,233

)

(2.5

)%

Tenant recoveries

 

395,804

 

402,271

 

(6,467

)

(1.6

)

Overage rents

 

18,268

 

15,969

 

2,299

 

14.4

 

Other

 

34,324

 

36,695

 

(2,371

)

(6.5

)

Total property revenues

 

1,317,439

 

1,346,211

 

(28,772

)

(2.1

)

Property operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

132,130

 

128,864

 

3,266

 

2.5

 

Property maintenance costs

 

59,032

 

55,004

 

4,028

 

7.3

 

Marketing

 

14,172

 

12,406

 

1,766

 

14.2

 

Other property operating costs

 

219,358

 

220,661

 

(1,303

)

(0.6

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,788

 

8,746

 

(6,958

)

(79.6

)

Total property operating expenses

 

426,480

 

425,681

 

799

 

0.2

 

Net Operating Income

 

$

890,959

 

$

920,530

 

$

(29,571

)

(3.2

)%

 

Minimum rents decreased $22.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a $63.7 million decrease in above and below market rent accretion reflecting the impact of the application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a $9.7 million decrease in termination income.  These decreases were partially offset by a $33.9 million increase in straight line rent reflecting the impact of application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a $17.7 million increase in base minimum rents.  We generally prefer to enter into percent-in-lieu leases rather than agree to reductions in or abatements of fixed rent amounts because by temporarily accepting a reduced rent calculated based on a percentage of a tenant’s sales, our rental revenues will increase as the tenant’s business improves. In addition, we believe that these concessions help to prevent tenants from vacating a lease, thereby maintaining occupancy.  Revenues from percent-in-lieu leases represent less than 1% of our total revenues.  As the economy and retail sales continue to improve, we expect to enter into fewer percent-in-lieu leases and other rent relief agreements.

 

Tenant recoveries decreased $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a reduction in recoveries at certain of our properties in part due to leases executed in 2010 which opened in 2011 and a

 

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reduction of certain recoverable expenses, such as marketing and promotional expenses.  In addition, we recorded an unfavorable prior year adjustment.

 

Overage rents increased $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to increased tenant sales in 2011.

 

Other revenue, including non-controlling interest decreased $2.4 million primarily due to the gain sale of a land parcel in 2010 and a decrease in marketing revenue.

 

Real estate taxes increased $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a prior  period real estate tax settlement.

 

Property maintenance costs increased $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to increased spending on mall upkeep, including equipment and supplies.

 

Marketing expense increased $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 primarily due an increased marketing efforts related to internal, external and national advertising.

 

Other property operating costs decreased by $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due a decrease in incentive compensation costs, which was partially offset by an increase in labor costs related to severance packages and relocation costs.

 

The provision for doubtful accounts decreased $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to improved collections of outstanding accounts receivable in the six months ended June 30, 2011 in addition to the higher allowances in the same period of 2010 related to tenant bankruptcies and weaker economic conditions.

 

Net Operating Income to Net Loss

 

 

 

Successor

 

Predecessor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Net Operating Income

 

$

890,959

 

$

920,530

 

$

(29,571

)

(3.2

)%

Management fees and other corporate revenues

 

29,588

 

33,988

 

(4,400

)

(12.9

)

Property management and other costs

 

(92,537

)

(83,705

)

(8,832

)

10.6

 

General and administrative

 

(3,157

)

(13,320

)

10,163

 

(76.3

)

Provisions for impairment

 

 

(11,057

)

11,057

 

(100.0

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(496,735

)

(327,775

)

(168,960

)

51.5

 

Interest Income

 

1,240

 

752

 

488

 

64.9

 

Interest expense

 

(491,292

)

(651,311

)

160,019

 

(24.6

)

Warrant liability expense

 

(18,321

)

 

(18,321

)

100.0

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(4,216

)

(5,223

)

1,007

 

(19.3

)

Equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(12,366

)

45,480

 

(57,846

)

(127.2

)

Reorganization items

 

 

(26,988

)

26,988

 

(100.0

)

Discontinued operations

 

1,745

 

56,865

 

(55,120

)

(96.9

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(2,292

)

(4,108

)

1,816

 

(44.2

)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(197,384

)

$

(65,872

)

(131,512

)

199.6

%

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues decreased $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 due to a $2.9 million decrease in management fees and lease fees resulting from the sale of our third-party management business in July 2010.  In addition, lease fees and development fees from our joint ventures decreased approximately $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 due to lower fees earned from our Christiana and Alderwood joint venture properties as development projects were completed.

 

Property management and other costs increased $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to a $5.7 million increase in incentive compensation, a $3.7 million increase in severance costs resulting from a reduction in workforce and a $2.0 million increase in the amortization of the above market lease at 110 N. Wacker Drive.  These increases were partially offset by a $2.4 million decrease resulting from the sale of our third party management business in July 2010.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the reversal of previously accrued bankruptcy costs and gains on settlements of $29.7 million, which were offset by the following:

 

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·                  $12.4 million post-emergence costs;

·                  $4.7 million increase in stock based compensation due to increased executive stock grants;

·                  $2.5 million increase in professional fees; and

·                  $1.1 million increase in audit fees related to the spin-off of the Rouse Properties.

 

Based on the results of the Predecessor’s evaluations for impairment (Note 1), we recognized impairment charges of $11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 related to The Pines Mall located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $169.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the impact of the application of the acquisition method of accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

Interest expense decreased $160.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 primarily due to the following:

 

·                  $126.2 million decrease in interest expense resulting from extinguished debt;

·                  $44.8 million decrease in debt market rate adjustments, primarily due to the refinancing of properties during the period prior to their expected maturity date;

·                  $27.9 million decrease in amortization of debt market rate adjustments; and

·                  $21.4 million decrease in interest expense on existing debt.

 

These decreases were offset by a $58.8 million increase in default interest.  The increase in default interest was the result of the adverse ruling in two separate litigation cases during and subsequent to the period as described in Note 1.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized an adjustment of $18.3 million related to the change in the Fair Value of the Warrant liability which was primarily due to an increase the Company’s stock price and in our estimate on implied volatility derived from the market prices of publicly traded options.

 

The Provision for income taxes decreased $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The change was primarily due to changes in liabilities pursuant to uncertain tax positions.

 

The decrease in equity in (loss) income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization of the step-up in basis of our investment in and loans to / from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates due to the application of acquisition accounting in the fourth quarter of 2010.  In addition, the decrease is partially due to our investment in Aliansce, in which we recorded a $9.4 million gain in the six months ended June 30, 2010 as a result of the Aliansce IPO (Note 4).

 

Reorganization items under the bankruptcy filings are expense or income items that were incurred or realized by the Debtors as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases. These items include professional fees and similar types of expenses incurred that are directly related to the bankruptcy filings, gains or losses resulting from activities of the reorganization process, including gains related to recording the mortgage debt at Fair Value upon emergence from bankruptcy and interest earned on cash accumulated by the Debtors.  See Note 1 — Reorganization items for additional detail.   Bankruptcy-related items incurred after the Effective Date are reported within General and administrative expenses.

 

As described in Notes 1 and 3, the operations of our properties sold in 2010 and 2011, certain Special Consideration Properties, properties transferred and properties held for disposition are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.   In addition, we sold nine properties during the first six months of 2011 which were also reclassified to discontinued operations during the current period.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We continue to execute on our long-term refinancing strategy of having individual property non-recourse debt.  Year to date, we have refinanced $2.22 billion of Consolidated and Unconsolidated debt, at our proportionate share, on 13 properties resulting in excess proceeds of $557.0 million which resulted in extending the weighted average term of this debt approximately seven years and the reduction in the weighted average interest rate from 5.83% to 5.34%.   Our primary uses of cash include payment of

 

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operating expenses, working capital, debt repayment (including principal and interest) reinvestment in properties, development and redevelopment of properties, tenant allowance, dividends and restructuring costs.  Our primary sources of cash include operating cash flow, including our share of cash flow produced by our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, and borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which was recently increased.

 

As of June 30, 2011, our total debt aggregated $19.98 billion consisting of our consolidated debt, net of non controlling interest, of $17.47 billion combined with our share of the debt of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates of approximately $2.51 billion.

 

The following table illustrates the scheduled loan maturities of our mortgages, notes and loan payable for our consolidated debt and unconsolidated debt at our proportionate share at June 30, 2011. The table excludes Special Consideration Properties, debt included in liabilities on assets held for disposition, special improvement districts, and other debt on properties expected to be transferred back to the lender. Of the $9.0 billion of consolidated debt that matures in the subsequent period, $3.4 billion matures in 2016 and $2.3 billion matures in 2017.

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

Unconsolidated

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2011

 

$

78

 

$

725,651

 

2012

 

1,291,469

 

739,377

 

2013

 

1,028,063

 

118,143

 

2014

 

2,280,901

 

68,211

 

2015

 

2,075,604

 

214,049

 

Subsequent

 

8,997,416

 

526,745

 

 

We believe that we currently have sufficient liquidity in the form of $585.5 million of unrestricted cash and $750 million of available credit under the Facility, as well as anticipated cash provided by operations to satisfy all of our commitments.  We generally believe that we will be able to extend the maturity date or refinance the consolidated debt that is scheduled to mature in 2011 (excluding the Special Consideration Properties) and the debt of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates that mature in 2011, except for Riverchase Galleria and Silver City; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance or restructure such debt on acceptable terms or otherwise, or that joint venture operations or contributions by us and/or our partners will be sufficient to repay such loans.

 

We repaid $245.1 million of corporate recourse debt during the quarter ended June 30, 2011.  Following the repayment of these obligations, we are free of debt at the parent-company level, with the exception of $206.2 million of Junior Subordinated Notes which are due in 2036 and $1.65 billion of bonds with maturity dates from 2012 through 2015.

 

In light of recent developments in the stock market, on August 8, 201l, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of its common stock.

 

Development

We are currently redeveloping certain properties, including Fashion Place and expect to spend approximately $58.1 million to complete this and other redevelopment projects with scheduled completion dates through the end of 2012.

 

Share Repurchase

On May 4, 2011, our Board of Directors approved and we executed privately negotiated transactions with two financial institutions in which we agreed to purchase 30,585,957 shares of our common stock for $15.95 per share, which represents a 1% discount to the last reported price for our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the previous trading day.  On May 9, 2011, we paid a total purchase price of $487.8 million for the common stock.

 

Summary of Cash Flows

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $185.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, and $365.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Significant components of net cash from operating activities include:

 

·                  The 2011 decrease in Accounts payable and accrued expenses of $(162.3) million is primarily attributable to the $(115.0) million payment of the KEIP (Note1) during the first quarter, as well as the payment of accrued bankruptcy-related claims and restructuring costs;

 

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·                  The 2010 increase in Accounts payable and accrued expenses of $117.9 million is primarily attributable to an increase in accrued interest for unsecured debt;

·                  2010 Reorganization costs of $(64.5) million, net; and

·                  2010 net cash flows from our master planned communities and condominium project of $(18.7) million.

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $258.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $(107.4) million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  The net cash from investing activities primarily includes 2011 proceeds from the sales of investment properties of $350.2 million.  These proceeds resulted from the sale of the following investment properties:  Arizona Center, Canyon Point, Anaheim Crossing, Vista Commons, Riverlands, Twin Falls Crossing, Chapel Hills, Gateway Crossing, Yellowstone Square, and also included net proceeds from our property and cash exchange with a third party.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $879.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $(364.1) million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Significant components of net cash from financing activities include:

 

·                  2011 proceeds from the refinancing and issuance of mortgages, notes and loans payable of $514.2 million;

·                  2011 principal payments on mortgages, notes and loans payable of $(809.8) million;

·                  The 2011 purchase and cancellation of common stock of $(487.8) million;

·                  2011 cash distributions paid to common stockholders of $(85.5) million; and

·                  2010 finance costs related to emerged entities of $(134.0) million.

 

In the fourth quarter of 2010, we declared a dividend of $0.38 per share of common stock (to satisfy REIT distribution requirements for 2010) payable in a combination of cash and common stock, provided that the cash component of the dividend could not exceed 10% in the aggregate.  As a result of shareholder elections, on January 27, 2011, we paid approximately $35.8 million in cash and issued approximately 22.3 million shares of common stock.

 

In the first quarter of 2011, we declared a dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock (to satisfy REIT distribution requirements for 2011) payable in a combination of cash and common stock, provided that the cash component of the dividend could not exceed 10% in the aggregate.  As a result of shareholder elections, on April 29, 2011, we paid approximately $50.6 million in cash and issued 2.7 million shares of common stock through our dividend reinvestment plan.

 

In the third quarter of 2011, we declared a dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock (to satisfy REIT distribution requirements for 2011) payable in a combination of cash and common stock, provided that the cash component of the dividend could not exceed 10% in the aggregate.  The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 14, 2011, payable on October 31, 2011.

 

In the fourth quarter of 2009, we declared a dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock (to satisfy REIT distribution requirements for 2009) payable in a combination of cash and common stock, provided that the cash component of the dividend could not exceed 10% in the aggregate.  As a result of shareholder elections, on January 28, 2010, we paid approximately $6.0 million in cash and issued approximately 4.9 million shares of common stock.

 

A $6.3 million cash distribution was paid to holders of common units during the six months ended June 30, 2011, and there were no distributions made to the holders of common units during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 

Seasonality

Although we have a year-long temporary leasing program, occupancies for short-term tenants and, therefore, rental income recognized, are higher during the second half of the year.  In addition, the majority of our tenants have December or January lease years for purposes of calculating annual Overage Rent amounts.  Accordingly, Overage Rent thresholds are most commonly achieved in the fourth quarter.  As a result, revenue production is generally highest in the fourth quarter of each year.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Critical accounting policies are those that are both significant to the overall presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments. Our critical accounting policies as discussed in our Annual Report have not changed during 2011, and such policies, and the discussion of such policies, are incorporated herein by reference.

 

REIT Requirements

In order to remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must distribute or pay tax on 100% of our capital gains and distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to stockholders.  See Note 6 for more detail on our ability to remain qualified as a REIT.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

None

 

ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no significant changes in the market risks described in our Annual Report.

 

ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)).  Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 1

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Other than certain remaining claims related to or arising from our Chapter 11 Cases described in this report, neither the Company nor any of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates is currently involved in any material pending legal proceedings nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding currently threatened against the Company or any of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

ITEM 1A

RISK FACTORS

 

There are no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report.

 

ITEM 2

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The following table provides the information with respect to the stock repurchases made by GGP during the six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased

 

Average
Price Paid
per Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 

Maximum Number or
Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs

 

May 4, 2011

 

30,585,957

 

$

15.95

 

30,585,957

 

none

 

 

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ITEM 3   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None

 

ITEM 5   OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

ITEM 6   EXHIBITS

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

99.1

 

Consolidated Financial Information of The Rouse Company L.L.C., a subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

 

 

101

 

The following financial information from General Growth Properties, Inc’s. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, has been filed with the SEC on August 9, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (3) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these sections.

 

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, the registrant has not filed debt instruments relating to long-term debt that is not registered and for which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of June 30, 2011.  The registrant agrees to furnish a copy of such agreements to the SEC upon request.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

 

GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date: August 9, 2011

By:

/s/ Steven J. Douglas

 

 

Steven J. Douglas

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(on behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

99.1

Consolidated Financial Information of The Rouse Company L.L.C., a subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

 

101

The following financial information from General Growth Properties, Inc’s. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, has been filed with the SEC on August 9, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income, (3) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these sections.

 

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