News Release Details

Reports diluted FFO per share of $1.16

Reports diluted EPS of $0.38

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2012-- Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), a real estate investment trust, reported results today for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Funds from Operations (FFO) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were $176.1 million, or $1.17 per share basic and $1.16 per share diluted. This compares to FFO for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 of $190.3 million, or $1.29 per share basic and $1.28 per share diluted. The results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 were impacted by $0.03 per share of losses on early extinguishments of debt and additional interest expense of $0.06 per share. The weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding totaled 150,801,425 and 153,309,978, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and 147,006,295 and 149,082,924, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

The Company’s reported FFO of $1.16 per share diluted exceeded the guidance previously provided of $1.13-$1.15 per share. The Company’s reported FFO included the following items, among others, that were not reflected in the guidance: $0.02 per share of improvements in portfolio operations and $0.01 per share less than expected of general and administrative expenses, offset by ($0.01) per share of acquisition-related expenditures.

Net income available to common shareholders was $57.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $70.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Net income available to common shareholders per share (EPS) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 was $0.38 basic and $0.38 on a diluted basis. This compares to EPS for the third quarter of 2011 of $0.48 basic and $0.48 on a diluted basis.

The reported results are unaudited and there can be no assurance that the results will not vary from the final information for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of these reported results have been made.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 152 properties, comprised primarily of Class A office space, one hotel, three residential properties and three retail properties, aggregating approximately 43.4 million square feet, including eight properties under construction totaling 2.7 million square feet. In addition, the Company has structured parking for vehicles containing approximately 15.2 million square feet. The overall percentage of leased space for the 141 properties in service (excluding the two in-service residential properties and the hotel) as of September 30, 2012 was 91.6%.

Significant events during the third quarter included:

• On July 25, 2012, a joint venture in which the Company has a 50% interest partially placed in-service Annapolis Junction Building Six, a Class A office property with approximately 120,000 net rentable square feet located in Annapolis, Maryland. The property is currently 49% leased.
• On August 24, 2012, the Company’s Operating Partnership used available cash to redeem the remaining $225.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.25% senior notes due 2013. The redemption price was determined in accordance with the applicable indenture and totaled approximately $231.6 million. The redemption price included approximately $1.5 million of accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Excluding such accrued and unpaid interest, the redemption price was approximately 102.25% of the principal amount being redeemed. The Company recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt totaling approximately $5.2 million, which amount included the payment of the redemption premium totaling approximately $5.1 million.
• On August 29, 2012, the Company acquired the development project located at 680 Folsom Street and 50 Hawthorne Street in San Francisco, California. When completed, the project will comprise approximately 522,000 net rentable square feet of Class A office and retail space. The project is approximately 85% pre-leased. The estimated project cost upon completion is approximately $340 million with initial occupancy expected in the first quarter of 2014. As part of the transaction, the Company also acquired the corner site of 690 Folsom Street, which is an adjacent parcel with a vacant 22,000 square foot, two-story structure that may be redeveloped in the future. The consideration paid by the Company to the seller consisted of approximately $62.2 million in cash and the issuance of 1,588,100 Series Four Preferred Units of limited partnership interest in the Company’s Operating Partnership (the “Series Four Preferred Units”). The Series Four Preferred Units are not convertible into or exchangeable for any common equity of the Operating Partnership or the Company, have a per unit liquidation preference of $50.00 and are entitled to receive quarterly distributions of $0.25 per unit (or an annual rate of 2.0%). On August 31, 2012, a holder redeemed 366,573 Series Four Preferred Units for cash totaling approximately $18.3 million. In connection with the acquisition, the Company also assumed a $170.0 million construction loan commitment, although no amount is currently outstanding.

• On September 4, 2012, the Company used available cash to repay the mortgage loan collateralized by its Sumner Square property located in Washington, DC totaling approximately $23.2 million. The mortgage financing bore interest at a fixed rate of 7.35% per annum and was scheduled to mature on September 1, 2013. The Company recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt totaling approximately $0.3 million, which amount included a prepayment penalty totaling approximately $0.2 million.
• On September 27, 2012, the Company’s Value-Added Fund completed the sale of its 300 Billerica Road property located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts for approximately $12.2 million, including the assumption by the buyer of $7.5 million of mortgage indebtedness. 300 Billerica Road is an approximately 111,000 net rentable square foot office building. Net cash proceeds totaled approximately $4.3 million, of which the Company’s share was approximately $2.8 million, after the payment of transaction costs. The Company’s share of the net proceeds included approximately $2.4 million resulting from the Value-Added Fund’s repayment of a loan from the Company’s Operating Partnership. The Value-Added Fund recognized a gain on sale of real estate totaling approximately $1.0 million, of which the Company’s share was approximately $0.2 million and is included within income from unconsolidated joint ventures in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Transactions completed subsequent to September 30, 2012:

• On October 1, 2012, a joint venture in which the Company has a 30% interest partially placed in-service 500 North Capitol Street, NW, a Class A office redevelopment project with approximately 232,000 net rentable square feet located in Washington, DC. The property is currently 82% leased.
• On October 4, 2012, the Company completed the formation of a joint venture which owns and operates Fountain Square located in Reston, Virginia, adjacent to the Company’s other Reston properties. Fountain Square is an office and retail complex aggregating approximately 764,000 net rentable square feet (approximately 811,000 net rentable square feet, as re-measured), comprised of approximately 522,000 net rentable square feet of Class A office space and approximately 242,000 net rentable square feet of retail space. The joint venture partner contributed the property valued at approximately $385.0 million and related mortgage indebtedness totaling approximately $211.3 million for a 50% interest in the joint venture. The Company contributed cash totaling approximately $87.0 million for its 50% interest, which cash was distributed to the joint venture partner. The Company is consolidating this joint venture. The mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.71% per annum and matures on October 11, 2016. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement (i) the Company has rights to acquire the partner’s 50% interest and (ii) the partner has the right to cause the Company to acquire the partner’s interest on January 4, 2016, in each case at a fixed price totaling approximately $102.0 million in cash. The fixed price option rights expire on January 31, 2016.
• On October 19, 2012, the Company formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Hines to pursue the acquisition of land in San Francisco, California which could support a 61-story, 1.4 million square foot office tower known as Transbay Tower. The purchase price is approximately $190 million, and the acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2013. The Company has a 50% interest in the joint venture.

EPS and FFO per Share Guidance:

The Company’s guidance for the fourth quarter 2012 and full year 2013 for EPS (diluted) and FFO per share (diluted) is set forth and reconciled below. Except as described below, the estimates reflect management’s view of current and future market conditions, including assumptions with respect to rental rates, occupancy levels and the earnings impact of the events referenced in this release and otherwise referenced during the conference call referred to below. In addition, the estimates for the full year 2013 when compared to the full year 2012 include, among other things, (1) the impact of the acquisition of 100 Federal Street in Boston, Massachusetts and the Company’s acquisition of a 50% interest in the joint venture that owns Fountain Square in Reston, Virginia, which are expected to increase FFO by an aggregate of $0.11 per share, (2) the placing in-service of four projects currently under development, which are expected to increase FFO by an aggregate of $0.05 per share and (3) improvement in the Company’s same property performance of 1.5% to 2.5% generating $0.10 to $0.16 per share of incremental FFO. In addition, the Company expects interest expense to be lower by $0.06 to $0.12 per share due to lower average debt costs and increased capitalized interest on the Company’s development projects. These items are offset by lower termination income and the impact of lower occupancy in the Company’s New York City joint venture properties of ($0.12) to ($0.18) per share. The estimates do not include possible future gains or losses or the impact on operating results from other possible future property acquisitions or dispositions, other possible capital markets activity or possible future impairment charges. EPS estimates may be subject to fluctuations as a result of several factors, including changes in the recognition of depreciation and amortization expense and any gains or losses associated with disposition activity. The Company is not able to assess at this time the potential impact of these factors on projected EPS. By definition, FFO does not include real estate-related depreciation and amortization, impairment losses or gains or losses associated with disposition activities. There can be no assurance that the Company’s actual results will not differ materially from the estimates set forth below.

Boston Properties will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, open to the general public, to discuss the third quarter 2012 results, the fourth quarter 2012 and fiscal year 2013 projections and related assumptions, and other related matters that may be of interest to investors. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (877) 706-4503 (Domestic) or (281) 913-8731 (International) and entering the passcode 40054121. A replay of the conference call will be available through November 7, 2012, by dialing (855) 859-2056 (Domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (International) and entering the passcode 40054121. There will also be a live audio webcast of the call which may be accessed on the Company’s website at www.bostonproperties.com in the Investor Relations section. Shortly after the call a replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website and archived for up to twelve months following the call.

Additionally, a copy of Boston Properties’ third quarter 2012 “Supplemental Operating and Financial Data” and this press release are available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.bostonproperties.com.

Boston Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates and owns a diverse portfolio of Class A office space, one hotel, three residential properties and three retail properties. The Company is one of the largest owners and developers of Class A office properties in the United States, concentrated in five markets – Boston, New York, Princeton, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. You can identify these statements by our use of the words “assumes,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “guidance,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects” and similar expressions that do not relate to historical matters. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond Boston Properties’ control and could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. These factors include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to satisfy the closing conditions to the pending transactions described above, the ability to enter into new leases or renew leases on favorable terms, dependence on tenants’ financial condition, the uncertainties of real estate development, acquisition and disposition activity, the ability to effectively integrate acquisitions, the uncertainties of investing in new markets, the costs and availability of financing, the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging contracts, the ability of our joint venture partners to satisfy their obligations, the effects of local, national and international economic and market conditions (including the impact of the European sovereign debt issues), the effects of acquisitions, dispositions and possible impairment charges on our operating results, the impact of newly adopted accounting principles on the Company’s accounting policies and on period-to-period comparisons of financial results, regulatory changes and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Boston Properties does not undertake a duty to update or revise any forward-looking statement, including its guidance for the fourth quarter 2012 and full fiscal year 2013, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Financial tables follow.

(1) Pursuant to the revised definition of Funds from Operations adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), we calculate Funds from Operations, or “FFO,” by adjusting net income (loss) attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. (computed in accordance with GAAP, including non-recurring items) for gains (or losses) from sales of properties, impairment losses on depreciable real estate of consolidated real estate, impairment losses on investments in unconsolidated joint ventures driven by a measurable decrease in the fair value of depreciable real estate held by the unconsolidated joint ventures, real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustment for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. The use of FFO, combined with the required primary GAAP presentations, has been fundamentally beneficial in improving the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and making comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful. Management generally considers FFO to be a useful measure for reviewing our comparative operating and financial performance because, by excluding gains and losses related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets, impairment losses and real estate asset depreciation and amortization (which can vary among owners of identical assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates), FFO can help one compare the operating performance of a company's real estate between periods or as compared to different companies.

Our computation of FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently.

FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of our performance. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, and is not a measure of liquidity or an indicator of our ability to make cash distributions. We believe that to further understand our performance, FFO should be compared with our reported net income attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. and considered in addition to cash flows in accordance with GAAP, as presented in our consolidated financial statements.

(2) Real estate depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation and amortization from the Consolidated Statements of Operations of $111,360, $108,674, $331,943 and $327,526, our share of unconsolidated joint venture real estate depreciation and amortization of $21,664, $25,633, $68,298 and $79,378, and depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations of $0, $821, $1,040 and $2,477, less corporate-related depreciation and amortization of $331, $351, $1,068 and $1,005 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Source: Boston Properties, Inc.

Boston Properties, Inc.
Michael Walsh, 617-236-3410
Senior Vice President, Finance
or
Arista Joyner, 617-236-3343
Investor Relations Manager