INDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) today reported results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.
Results for the Quarter
Funds from Operations ("FFO") was $766.3 million, or $2.11 per diluted share, as compared to $688.8 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The FFO increase on a per diluted share basis was 11.6%.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $339.9 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, as compared to $215.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Results for the Six Months
Funds from Operations ("FFO") was $1.508 billion, or $4.16 per diluted share, as compared to $1.337 billion, or $3.71 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The FFO increase on a per diluted share basis was 12.1%.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $623.1 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, as compared to $860.9 million, or $2.87 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Results for 2012 include primarily non-cash net gains from acquisitions and dispositions of $1.37 per diluted share.
"This was an excellent quarter for Simon Property Group, with strong financial and operational performance, the opening of two new Premium Outlet Centers®, the groundbreaking for our second Premium Outlet in Canada, and the acquisition of a highly productive center," said David Simon, Chairman and CEO. "Our portfolio continued to deliver strong results in the quarter, with 5.9% growth in comparable property net operating income for our U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets. Based upon our results to date and expectations for the remainder of 2013, we are again increasing our 2013 guidance."
Dividends
Today the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.15 per share. The dividend is payable on August 30, 2013 to stockholders of record on August 16, 2013.
The Company also declared the quarterly dividend on its 8 3/8% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE:SPGPrJ) of $1.046875 per share, payable on September 30, 2013 to stockholders of record on September 16, 2013.
Acquisition and Disposition Activity
The Company completed several transactions during the quarter:
May 7th — Sold Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, California for $110 million.
May 30th — Acquired an existing outlet shopping center in Woodburn, Oregon for $147 million. The 390,000 square foot center serving the Portland metropolitan area is home to 110 leading designer and name brand outlet stores and has been rebranded Woodburn Premium Outlets. The center is 99% occupied and generates sales in excess of $600 per square foot.
June — Announced the signing of a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to invest in certain assets of McArthurGlen, the leader in upscale, European designer outlet centers. The Company also became a partner in McArthurGlen's property management and development companies.
Development Activity
Two new Premium Outlets opened during the quarter:
Phoenix Premium Outlets opened on April 4th. The center serves the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas and is located in Chandler, Arizona on Interstate 10. Phase I of the project is 100% leased and is comprised of 360,000 square feet with 90 outlet stores featuring high-quality designer and name brands. The Company owns 100% of Phoenix Premium Outlets.
Shisui Premium Outlets opened on April 19th. The property is located approximately 40 miles from the center of Tokyo, near Narita International Airport. Phase I of the project is 100% leased and is comprised of 235,000 square feet with 120 stores featuring a mix of international brands, Japanese brands and restaurants. The Company owns a 40% interest in this project, its ninth Premium Outlet Center in Japan.
Three new Premium Outlets are scheduled to open next month:
August 1st — Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills (Toronto), Canada is a 360,000 square foot center that will house over 100 high quality outlet stores. The center will be the Canadian entry point for many upscale, U.S. retailers and designer brands and is 98% leased. The Company owns a 50% interest in this project.
August 22nd — St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield (St. Louis), Missouri is located on the south side of I-64/US Highway 40 east of the Daniel Boone Bridge. The center's first phase of 350,000 square feet with 85 stores is 100% leased. St. Louis Premium Outlets is a part of Chesterfield Blue Valley, a mixed-use development to include office space, hotel, restaurant and entertainment venues. The Company owns a 60% interest in the project.
August 29th — Busan Premium Outlets in Busan, Korea is a 340,000 square foot center that will serve southeastern Korea, including the cities of Busan, Ulsan and Daegu, as well as local and overseas visitors. The center is 99% leased. The Company owns a 50% interest in this project, which will be its third Premium Outlet Center in Korea.
Construction commenced during the second quarter at Premium Outlets™ Montreal, located in the town of Mirabel, Quebec, 24 miles northwest of Montreal. The first phase of the planned 360,000 square foot center will open in October of 2014. The Company owns a 50% interest in this project, a joint venture with Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust and SmartCentres.
Redevelopment and expansion projects, including the addition of anchors and big box tenants, are underway at more than 40 properties in the U.S. and Asia. The Company's share of the cost of these projects is approximately $1 billion. During the second quarter of 2013, significant projects were completed at Dadeland Mall, Paju Premium Outlets, Seattle Premium Outlets and Sawgrass Mills.
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SOURCE: SIMON PROPERTY GROUP
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