VORNADO REALTY TRUST (VNO)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=899689. Latest filing source: 0000899689-26-000009.
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Business
Read VNO's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.
Risk Factors
Read VNO's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.
Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,810,425,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-09 |
| Net income | 904,955,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-09 |
| Assets | 15,521,118,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-09 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-09. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000899689.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,084,126,000 | 2,163,720,000 | 1,527,951,000 | 1,589,210,000 | 1,799,995,000 | 1,811,163,000 | 1,787,686,000 | 1,810,425,000 | ||
| Net income | 906,917,000 | 227,416,000 | 449,954,000 | 3,147,937,000 | -297,005,000 | 175,999,000 | -346,499,000 | 105,494,000 | 70,387,000 | 904,955,000 |
| Diluted EPS | 4.34 | 0.85 | 2.01 | 16.21 | -1.83 | 0.53 | -2.13 | 0.23 | 0.04 | 4.20 |
| Operating cash flow | 995,080,000 | 860,142,000 | 802,641,000 | 662,539,000 | 424,240,000 | 761,806,000 | 798,944,000 | 648,152,000 | 537,723,000 | 1,258,385,000 |
| Dividends paid | 475,961,000 | 496,490,000 | 479,348,000 | 503,785,000 | 827,319,000 | 406,109,000 | 406,562,000 | 129,066,000 | 141,103,000 | 141,277,000 |
| Share buybacks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29,183,000 | 0.00 | 50,991,000 | |||||
| Assets | 20,814,847,000 | 17,397,934,000 | 17,180,794,000 | 18,287,013,000 | 16,221,822,000 | 17,266,588,000 | 16,493,375,000 | 16,187,665,000 | 15,998,608,000 | 15,521,118,000 |
| Liabilities | 11,917,905,000 | 11,405,296,000 | 11,289,349,000 | 10,087,120,000 | 8,667,400,000 | 10,062,667,000 | 9,980,263,000 | 9,843,931,000 | 9,826,739,000 | 8,716,595,000 |
| Stockholders' equity | 6,898,519,000 | 4,337,652,000 | 4,465,231,000 | 6,732,030,000 | 6,533,198,000 | 6,236,346,000 | 5,839,728,000 | 5,509,064,000 | 5,158,242,000 | 5,986,727,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,501,027,000 | 1,817,655,000 | 570,916,000 | 1,515,012,000 | 1,624,482,000 | 1,760,225,000 | 889,689,000 | 997,002,000 | 733,947,000 | 840,850,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 10.91% | 20.80% | -19.44% | 11.07% | -19.25% | 5.82% | 3.94% | 49.99% | ||
| Return on equity | 13.15% | 5.24% | 10.08% | 46.76% | -4.55% | 2.82% | -5.93% | 1.91% | 1.36% | 15.12% |
| Return on assets | 4.36% | 1.31% | 2.62% | 17.21% | -1.83% | 1.02% | -2.10% | 0.65% | 0.44% | 5.83% |
| Liabilities / equity | 1.73 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.61 | 1.71 | 1.79 | 1.91 | 1.46 |
Industry Peer Context
Net margin peer context
ROE peer context
ROA peer context
Financial Charts
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Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-04. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000899689.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 0.26 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.04 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 0.03 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 472,359,000 | 61,906,000 | 0.24 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 450,995,000 | 68,375,000 | 0.28 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 441,886,000 | -45,484,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 436,375,000 | 6,495,000 | -0.05 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 450,266,000 | 50,789,000 | 0.18 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 443,255,000 | -3,626,000 | -0.10 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 457,790,000 | 16,729,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 461,579,000 | 102,368,000 | 0.43 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 441,437,000 | 759,345,000 | 3.70 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 453,700,000 | 27,115,000 | 0.06 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 453,709,000 | 16,127,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 459,105,000 | -7,317,000 | -0.12 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
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Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000899689-26-000026.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q. We also note the following forward-looking statements: in the case of our development and redevelopment projects, the estimated completion date, estimated project cost and cost to complete; estimates of future rents; estimates of future capital expenditures, dividends to common and preferred shareholders and Operating Partnership distributions. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. Certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year presentation.
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Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 90.9% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of March 31, 2026. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean, collectively, Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of whom may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, tenant concessions offered, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, affected by interest rate fluctuations, the effects of inflation and other uncertainties including the potential for an economic downturn. These factors could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Vornado Realty Trust
Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Financial Results Summary
Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $22,842,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common shareholders of $86,842,000, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter.
Funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $96,263,000, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $135,039,000, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the prior year’s quarter. FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include certain items that impact the comparability of period-to-period FFO, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 by $6,846,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, and increased FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions by $8,794,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Certain expense (income) items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in the Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | $ | 2,984 | $ | 3,205 | ||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities | — | (11,028) | ||||
| Gain on sale of Canal Street residential condominium units | — | (1,975) | ||||
| Other | 4,453 | 240 | ||||
| 7,437 | (9,558) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments on a dilutive basis | (591) | 764 | ||||
| Total of certain expense (income) items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | 6,846 | $ | (8,794) |
Same Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) At Share
The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, THE MART and 555 California Street are below.
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to March 31, 2025 | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same store NOI at share % increase (decrease) | 6.1 | % | 8.9 | % | (1) | 0.3 | % | (21.5) | % | ||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % (decrease) increase | (2.9) | % | 1.3 | % | (2) | 1.0 | % | (51.2) | % | (2) |
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(1)Excludes the impact of the $17,240,000 reversal of previously accrued PENN 1 ground rent recorded in 2025.
(2)Variance in same store NOI at share vs. NOI at share - cash basis is primarily due to GAAP rent commencing on new leases with free rent periods.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net (loss) income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Overview - continued
Share Repurchase Program
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased 2,745,713 common shares for $79,844,000 at an average price per share of $29.08. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, we repurchased 696,871 common shares for $18,860,000, at an average price per share of $27.06.
As of May 4, 2026, $21,191,000 remained available for repurchases under a $200,000,000 share repurchase plan authorized by Vornado's Board of Trustees in 2023.
Acquisitions
3 East 54th Street
On January 7, 2026, we acquired 3 East 54th Street, a demolition-ready asset situated on 18,400 square feet of land, for $141,000,000. Previously, in July 2025, we purchased the $35,000,000 A-Note secured by the property at par plus accrued interest, and in August 2024, we purchased the $50,000,000 B-Note secured by the property. The A-Note and B-Note were in default. The $107,000,000 loan balance, including default interest and advances, was credited towards the purchase price.
3 East 54th Street is located between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue on 54th Street, adjacent to the St. Regis Hotel and our Upper Fifth Avenue retail properties. The land is zoned for approximately 232,500 buildable square feet as-of-right, and we intend to promptly demolish the existing buildings on the site.
Dispositions
Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”)
On March 6, 2026, Alexander’s, in which we own a 32.4% interest, entered into an agreement to sell its Rego Park I property for $235,500,000. Alexander’s expects to close the sale by the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of the sale, we will recognize our approximate $44,000,000 share of the net gain. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions.
Financings
888 Seventh Avenue
On December 10, 2025, the $244,543,000 non-recourse mortgage loan on 888 Seventh Avenue matured and was not repaid, at which time the lenders declared an event of default. On March 9, 2026, we entered into a forbearance agreement pursuant to which the lenders agreed to forbear from exercising their remedies and waived default interest through March 2027. During the forbearance period, regularly scheduled interest and required monthly amortization payments continue to accrue, but payment is deferred until the expiration or earlier termination of the forbearance period, at which time such amounts become due and payable.
2031 Revolving Credit Facility
On January 7, 2026, we completed a $1.105 billion refinancing of one of our two revolving credit facilities. On February 4, 2026, the facility was upsized to $1.130 billion. The $1.130 billion amended facility currently bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.05% and is scheduled to mature in February 2031 (as fully extended). The facility fee is 25 basis points. The facility replaced the previous $1.25 billion revolving credit facility which was scheduled to mature in December 2027.
2029 Revolving Credit Facility
On January 7, 2026, we upsized our $915,000,000 revolving credit facility that matures in April 2029 (as fully extended) to $1.0 billion. The credit facility currently bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.16% and has a facility fee of 24 basis points.
Unsecured Term Loan
On January 7, 2026, we completed a refinancing of our unsecured term loa
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Latest 10-K MD&A
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Page Number | |
|---|---|
| Overview | 35 |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | 42 |
| Net Operating Income At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 43 |
| Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to December 31, 2024 | 46 |
| Related Party Transactions | 49 |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 50 |
| Funds From Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 56 |
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023, including year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 91.3% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2025. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean, collectively, Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns five properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE Office and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2025:
| Total Return(1) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vornado | FTSE Office | MSCI | ||||||
| Three-month | (16.1 | %) | (13.1 | %) | (1.7 | %) | ||
| One-year | (19.1 | %) | (14.0 | %) | 3.0 | % | ||
| Three-year | 70.4 | % | 6.6 | % | 27.3 | % | ||
| Five-year | 6.9 | % | (18.9 | %) | 37.5 | % | ||
| Ten-year | (38.3 | %) | (11.4 | %) | 74.2 | % |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth from acquisitions, developments, redevelopments and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of whom may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, tenant concessions offered, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, affected by interest rates fluctuations, the effects of inflation and other uncertainties including the potential for an economic downturn. These factors could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Overview - continued
Vornado Realty Trust
Year Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $842,851,000, or $4.20 per diluted share, compared to $8,275,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $486,826,000, or $2.42 per diluted share, compared to $470,021,000, or $2.37 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. The years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO by $21,272,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2025 and by $22,950,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities | $ | (17,020) | $ | (13,069) | ||
| Gain on sale of Canal Street residential condominium units | (13,911) | — | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in the Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 13,176 | 14,353 | ||||
| Our share of the gain on the discounted extinguishment of the 280 Park Avenue mezzanine loan | — | (31,215) | ||||
| Other | (5,315) | 5,000 | ||||
| (23,070) | (24,931) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments on a dilutive basis | 1,798 | 1,981 | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | (21,272) | $ | (22,950) |
Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share
The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, THE MART and 555 California Street are below.
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024: | Total | New York | THE MART(1) | 555 California Street | |||||||||
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| Same store NOI at share % increase | 5.4 | % | 3.9 | % | (2) | 34.3 | % | 1.3 | % | ||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % (decrease) increase | (5.5) | % | (6.6) | % | (3)(4) | 24.6 | % | (16.2 | %) | (5) |
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(1)2025 includes the impact of a reversal of a prior period tax accrual resulting from a property tax reassessment and 2024 includes a $4,560,000 write-off of a receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents due to the tenant being deemed uncollectible.
(2)Excludes the impact of the $17,240,000 reversal of previously accrued PENN 1 ground rent.
(3)Decrease in same store NOI at share - cash basis vs. GAAP basis is primarily due to (i) current period PENN 1 ground rent increase and (ii) GAAP rent commencing on new leases with free rent periods.
(4)Excludes the impact of the April 2025 $22,361,000 true-up payment for prior period PENN 1 ground rent owed based on the rent reset determination (which is subject to the ongoing litigation discussed on the following page).
(5)Decrease in same store NOI at share cash basis vs. GAAP basis is primarily due to GAAP rent commencing on new leases with free rent periods.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Dividends/Share Repurchase Program
On December 8, 2025, Vornado’s Board of Trustees declared a dividend of $0.74 per common share for 2025. We anticipate that in 2026 we will continue our common share dividend policy of paying one common share dividend in the fourth quarter.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 1,462,360 common shares for $50,962,000 at an average price per share of $34.85. Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we repurchased 889,566 common shares for $28,756,000, at an average price per share of $32.33.
As of February 6, 2026, $91,140,000 remained available for repurchases under a $200,000,000 share repurchase plan authorized by Vornado's Board of Trustees in 2023.
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PENN 1 Ground Rent Reset Determination
On April 22, 2025, an arbitration panel (the “Panel”) appointed to determine the ground rent payable for the PENN 1 land parcel for the 25-year period beginning June 17, 2023 determined that the annual rent payable will be $15,000,000 or $20,220,000, depending on the outcome of litigation described in the following paragraph. On July 21, 2025, the ground lessor filed a motion in New York County Supreme Court to vacate the Panel’s ground rent determination. On October 31, 2025, the court granted the ground lessor’s motion. We believe the decision is without merit and are appealing the court’s decision.
Further, litigation is currently pending between the parties in New York County Supreme Court regarding the existence of a sublease potentially affecting the value of the land parcel. The court denied our motion to dismiss that action and, in January 2026, the appellate court affirmed that decision. That sublease litigation is now continuing in front of the lower court. Under the Panel’s decision (assuming the aforementioned vacatur decision that we are appealing is reversed), if the fee owner prevails in a final judgment in that litigation, the annual rent for the 25-year term will be $20,220,000, retroactive to June 17, 2023.
We were accruing $26,205,000 per annum of ground rent based on a previous estimate and therefore, in connection with the Panel’s determination (which is subject to the ongoing litigation described above), we reversed $17,240,000 of previously accrued rent expense during the year ended December 31, 2025, and are now paying based on a $15,000,000 annual rent amount.
350 Park Avenue
On December 18, 2025, an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC’s (“Citadel”) Founder and CEO (“KG”), exercised an option to acquire at least a 60% interest in a joint venture (the “350 Park JV”) that would develop the 350 Park Avenue site (the “Investment Option”). Vornado and the Rudin Family, via a joint venture (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”), have the option to acquire an interest between 23% and 40% in the 350 Park JV (with Vornado having an effective ownership ranging from 21% to 36%). 350 Park JV would combine 350 Park Avenue with 39 East 51st Street (owned by the Vornado/Rudin JV) and 40 East 52nd Street (owned by the Rudin Family) to build a new 1,850,000 square foot office tower (the “350 Park Site”) with Citadel as the anchor tenant. The Vornado/Rudin JV has until July 2026 to determine whether to enter into the 350 Park JV with KG or to exercise the option to put the 350 Park Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado). The Investment Option closing is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
770 Broadway
On May 5, 2025, we completed a master lease with New York University (“NYU”) to lease 1,076,000 square feet at 770 Broadway, on an “as is”, triple net basis for a 70-year lease term. Under the terms of the master lease, a rental agreement under Section 467 of the Internal Revenue Code, NYU made a prepaid lease payment of $935,000,000, and will also make annual lease payments of $9,281,000 during the lease term. NYU has an option to purchase the leased premises in both 2055 and at the end of the lease term in 2095. NYU assumed the existing office leases at the property.
We used a portion of the prepaid lease payment to repay the $700,000,000 mortgage loan which previously encumbered the property.
Vornado retained the 92,000 square feet retail condominium leased to Wegmans.
In connection with the transaction, we recorded a gain on sales-type lease of $803,248,000.
Acquisitions
Investment in Loan
On July 24, 2025, we purchased the $35,000,000 A-Note secured by 3 East 54th Street at par plus accrued interest. The A-Note accrues interest at 4.89% plus 4.00% default interest. The A-Note was recorded to “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. We previously acquired the $50,000,000 B-Note secured by the property in August 2024. The A-Note and B-Note were in default. On January 7, 2026, we closed on the acquisition of the property for $141,000,000. The $107,000,000 loan balance, including default interest and advances, was credited towards the purchase price.
3 East 54th Street is a demolition-ready asset situated on 18,400 square feet of land and is located between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue on 54th Street, adjacent to the St. Regis Hotel and our Upper Fifth Avenue retail properties. The land is zoned for approximately 232,500 buildable square feet as-of-right, and we intend to promptly demolish the existing buildings on the site.
623 Fifth Avenue
On September 4, 2025, we purchased the 623 Fifth Avenue office condominium, a 36-story, 383,000 square foot building for $218,000,000, which is included in “Development costs and construction in progress” on our consolidated balance sheets. At closing, we borrowed $145,420,000 under our revolving credit facility to partially finance the acquisition. We are redeveloping the asset into a premier, boutique office building.
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Dispositions
666 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On January 8, 2025, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed the sale to UNIQLO of the portion of its U.S. flagship store at 666 Fifth Avenue owned by the joint venture for $350,000,000 and realized net proceeds of $342,000,000. The net proceeds were used to partially redeem Vornado’s preferred equity on the asset. The joint venture continues to own 23,832 square feet of retail space (7,416 square feet at grade) at 666 Fifth Avenue consisting of the Abercrombie & Fitch and Tissot stores. We recognized a financial statement gain of $76,162,000, which is included in “income from partially owned entities” on our consolidated statements of income.
220 Central Park South
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we closed on the sale of three condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 Central Park South (“220 CPS”) for net proceeds of $37,374,000, resulting in a financial statement net gain of $21,080,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $4,051,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income. One unit remains unsold.
Canal Street Condominium Units
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we closed on the sale of eight residential and two retail condominium units at 304-306 Canal Street and 334 Canal Street for net proceeds of $32,613,000, resulting in a financial statement net gain of $14,211,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. All units have been sold.
49 West 57th Street
On June 26, 2025, a joint venture, in which we own a 50.0% interest, completed the sale of the 49 West 57th Street commercial condominium. We received net proceeds of $8,650,000 and recognized a financial statement net gain of $2,527,000 which is included in "income from partially owned entities" on our consolidated statements of income.
512 West 22nd Street
On August 14, 2025, a joint venture, in which we own a 55.0% interest, completed the sale of 512 West 22nd Street, a 173,000 square foot office building, for $205,000,000. The joint venture used a portion of the proceeds to repay the $122,930,000 mortgage loan encumbering the property. We received net proceeds of $37,900,000 and recognized a financial statement net gain of $11,002,000, which is included in “income from partially owned entities” on our consolidated statements of income.
Financings
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025
We repaid our $450,000,000 3.50% senior unsecured notes on their January 15, 2025 maturity date.
1535 Broadway (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On April 14, 2025, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed a $450,000,000 financing of 1535 Broadway. The interest-only non-recourse loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.90% and matures in May 2030. After transaction costs and reserves, $407,000,000 of the net proceeds from the financing were used to partially redeem Vornado’s preferred equity on the asset.
Sustainability Margin Adjustment
In April 2025, we qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment on our unsecured term loan and revolving credit facilities by achieving certain KPI metrics, which reduced our interest rate by 0.05% and 0.04%, respectively. Following the January 2026 refinancing of our 2031 revolving credit facility and unsecured term loan, we expect to requalify for this interest rate reduction in April 2026 and we continue to qualify for this interest rate reduction on our existing 2029 revolving credit facility.
Independence Plaza
On June 5, 2025, a joint venture, in which we have a 50.1% interest, completed a $675,000,000 refinancing of Independence Plaza, a 1,328 unit residential complex in the Tribeca submarket of Manhattan. The interest-only non-recourse loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.84% and matures in June 2030. The loan replaced the previous $675,000,000 loan that was scheduled to mature in July 2025 and bore interest at 4.25%.
PENN 11
On July 16, 2025, we completed a $450,000,000 refinancing of PENN 11, a 1,200,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The five-year interest-only loan matures in August 2030 and has a fixed rate of 6.35%. We paid down by $50,000,000 the prior $500,000,000 loan that bore interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.06% (swapped to an all-in fixed rate of 6.28%) and was scheduled to mature in October 2025. The swap was terminated at the time of refinancing, and we received $130,000 of proceeds.
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4 Union Square South
On August 12, 2025, we completed a $120,000,000 refinancing of 4 Union Square South, a 204,000 square foot Manhattan retail property. The ten-year interest-only loan matures in September 2035 and has a fixed rate of 5.64%. The loan replaced the previous $120,000,000 loan that bore interest at SOFR plus 1.50% and was scheduled to mature in August 2025.
650 Madison Avenue
In October 2025, a joint venture, in which we own a 22.2% interest, received a notice of default (the “Notice”) on the $800,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan secured by 650 Madison Avenue, a 601,000 square foot Manhattan office and retail property. The Notice asserted that the joint venture was in default under the loan agreement due to its failure to pay the full interest and reserve amounts due and owing under the loan agreement and that the joint venture’s obligations became immediately due and payable. In November 2025, the joint venture cured the default and the loan is currently in good standing.
As previously announced in the fourth quarter of 2022, we wrote off our entire investment in 650 Madison Avenue and accordingly carry this investment at zero on our balance sheet and no longer record our share of net income (loss) from this investment.
Alexander's Inc. ("Alexander's")
On December 5, 2025, Alexander’s completed a $175,000,000 refinancing of Rego Park II shopping center, located in Queens, New York. The five-year interest-only loan matures in December 2030 and bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 2.00%. Alexander’s paid down by $23,544,000 the prior $198,544,000 loan that bore interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.45% and was scheduled to mature in December 2025.
On December 23, 2025, Alexander’s entered into an agreement to restructure the $300,000,000 mortgage loan on the retail condominium portion of 731 Lexington Avenue, which previously bore interest at SOFR plus 1.51%. The restructured loan was split into (i) a $132,500,000 senior A-Note that was purchased by a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander’s, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.00% and (ii) a $167,500,000 junior C-Note held by the lenders of the original loan, which accrues PIK interest at 4.55%. In addition, Alexander’s has the right to fund operating shortfalls, interest on the A-Note and capital for re-leasing at the property through a B-Note, which will be junior to the A-Note and senior to the C-Note. The B-Note bears interest at a fixed rate of 13.50%, except for loan amounts above $65,000,000 used to pay interest on the A-Note, which will bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.00%. The restructured loan matures in December 2035.
888 Seventh Avenue
On December 10, 2025, the $244,543,000 non-recourse mortgage loan on 888 Seventh Avenue matured and was not repaid, at which time the lenders declared an event of default. The loan currently bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.80% and provides for additional default interest of 3.00%. The default interest was waived for a ninety-day period. We have executed a term sheet with the lenders pursuant to which the lenders will forebear from exercising their remedies and will waive default interest until February 2027, subject to certain conditions. There can be no assurance that the forbearance agreement will be completed.
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Leasing Activity For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
| (Square feet in thousands) | New York | 555 California Street | |||||||||||||
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| Office(1) | Retail | THE MART | |||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Total square feet leased | 3,742 | 130 | 394 | 446 | |||||||||||
| Our share of square feet leased: | 3,510 | 103 | 394 | 312 | |||||||||||
| Initial rent(2) | $ | 97.86 | $ | 186.34 | $ | 50.93 | $ | 117.28 | |||||||
| Weighted average lease term (years) | 11.3 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 10.8 | |||||||||||
| Second generation relet space: | |||||||||||||||
| Square feet | 1,104 | 71 | 218 | 246 | |||||||||||
| GAAP basis: | |||||||||||||||
| Straight-line rent(3) | $ | 86.21 | $ | 151.71 | $ | 49.37 | $ | 133.94 | |||||||
| Prior straight-line rent | $ | 78.12 | $ | 137.23 | $ | 49.85 | $ | 108.97 | |||||||
| Percentage increase (decrease) | 10.4 | % | 10.6 | % | (1.0) | % | 22.9 | % | |||||||
| Cash basis (non-GAAP): | |||||||||||||||
| Initial rent(2) | $ | 90.69 | $ | 142.43 | $ | 53.25 | $ | 126.30 | |||||||
| Prior escalated rent | $ | 84.10 | $ | 143.94 | $ | 56.11 | $ | 117.44 | |||||||
| Percentage increase (decrease) | 7.8 | % | (1.0) | % | (5.1) | % | 7.5 | % | |||||||
| Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | |||||||||||||||
| Per square foot | $ | 148.41 | $ | 146.78 | $ | 97.66 | $ | 192.27 | |||||||
| Per square foot per annum | $ | 13.13 | $ | 15.61 | $ | 12.21 | $ | 17.80 | |||||||
| Percentage of initial rent | 13.4 | % | 8.4 | % | 24.0 | % | 15.2 | % |
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(1)The leasing statistics other than square feet leased, exclude the impact of the 1,076 square foot master lease to NYU at 770 Broadway.
(2)Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which is generally indicative of market rents. Most leases include free rent and periodic step-ups in rent which are not included in the initial cash basis rent per square foot but are included in the GAAP basis straight-line rent per square foot.
(3)Represents the GAAP basis weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases and includes the effect of free rent and periodic step-ups in rent.
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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2025
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
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| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 26 | (1) | 19,235 | 17,078 | 91.2 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 45 | (1) | 2,030 | 1,659 | 79.4 | % | (2) | |||||
| Residential - 1,643 units(3) | 2 | (1) | 1,196 | 604 | 95.5 | % | (3) | |||||
| Alexander's | 5 | 2,108 | 683 | 94.6 | % | (3) | ||||||
| 24,569 | 20,024 | 90.0 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| THE MART | 3 | 3,697 | 3,695 | 81.5 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,820 | 1,274 | 88.9 | % | |||||||
| Other | 13 | (4) | 3,271 | 1,470 | 82.4 | % | ||||||
| 8,788 | 6,439 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2025 | 33,357 | 26,463 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2024
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | ||||||||||||
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| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | ||||||||||
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| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,714 | 16,024 | 88.8 | % | |||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 49 | (1) | 2,387 | 1,943 | 73.7 | % | |||||||
| Residential - 1,642 units(3) | 2 | (1) | 1,196 | 604 | 96.6 | % | (3) | ||||||
| Alexander's | 5 | 2,067 | 670 | 99.1 | % | (3) | |||||||
| 24,364 | 19,241 | 87.6 | % | ||||||||||
| Other: | |||||||||||||
| THE MART | 3 | 3,703 | 3,694 | 80.1 | % | ||||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,821 | 1,275 | 92.0 | % | ||||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,537 | 1,202 | 86.5 | % | ||||||||
| 8,061 | 6,171 | ||||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2024 | 32,425 | 25,412 |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 56 and 61 total New York properties in service as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(2)Reflects the impact of the 100 West 33rd Street retail space coming out of service during 2025.
(3)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
(4)Reflects the reclassification of our 22.2% interest in 650 Madison Avenue (see page 39 for further details) and our Paramus administrative headquarters from “Office” to “Other” during the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For our unconsolidated partially owned entities, we consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary during our intended holding period. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||
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| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,810,425 | $ | 1,476,522 | $ | 333,903 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (919,959) | (766,758) | (153,201) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 890,466 | 709,764 | 180,702 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (41,882) | (13,846) | (28,036) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 263,315 | 253,504 | 9,811 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,111,899 | 949,422 | 162,477 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (131,477) | (130,602) | (875) | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 980,422 | $ | 818,820 | $ | 161,602 |
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
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| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,787,686 | $ | 1,471,997 | $ | 315,689 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (927,796) | (766,347) | (161,449) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 859,890 | 705,650 | 154,240 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (39,367) | (12,899) | (26,468) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 279,229 | 269,159 | 10,070 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,099,752 | 961,910 | 137,842 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (3,663) | (17,888) | 14,225 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 944,022 | $ | 152,067 |
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office(1) | $ | 713,694 | $ | 706,592 | ||
| Retail(2) | 175,694 | 191,379 | ||||
| Residential | 25,406 | 24,044 | ||||
| Alexander's | 34,628 | 39,895 | ||||
| Total New York | 949,422 | 961,910 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART(3) | 69,196 | 51,686 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 68,436 | 64,963 | ||||
| Other investments | 24,845 | 21,193 | ||||
| Total Other | 162,477 | 137,842 | ||||
| NOI at share | $ | 1,111,899 | $ | 1,099,752 |
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See notes below.
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office(4) | $ | 595,926 | $ | 698,138 | ||
| Retail(2) | 160,779 | 176,798 | ||||
| Residential | 23,796 | 22,914 | ||||
| Alexander's | 38,319 | 46,172 | ||||
| Total New York | 818,820 | 944,022 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART(3) | 71,219 | 57,235 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 65,655 | 74,621 | ||||
| Other investments | 24,728 | 20,211 | ||||
| Total Other | 161,602 | 152,067 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 980,422 | $ | 1,096,089 |
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(1)Increase is primarily due to revenue recognition on new leases partially offset by the impact of the NYU master lease at 770 Broadway, which included a $935,000 rent prepayment (see page 37 for further details).
(2)2025 includes the impact of the sale of a portion of the 666 Fifth Avenue retail condominium (see page 38 for further details).
(3)2025 includes the impact of a reversal of a prior period tax accrual resulting from a property tax reassessment.
(4)Decrease is primarily due to (i) the impact of the NYU master lease at 770 Broadway, which included a $935,000 rent prepayment (see page 37 for further details), (ii) free rent periods on new leases commencing, and (iii) the April 2025 payment of $22,361 for prior period PENN 1 ground rent owed based on the rent reset determination (which is subject to the ongoing litigation described on page 37).
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 - continued
Reconciliation of Net Income to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 937,204 | $ | 20,116 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 462,201 | 447,500 | ||||
| General and administrative expense | 156,115 | 148,520 | ||||
| Transaction related costs, impairment losses and other | 2,531 | 5,242 | ||||
| Income from partially owned entities | (141,310) | (112,464) | ||||
| Interest and other investment income, net | (55,113) | (45,974) | ||||
| Gain on sales-type lease | (803,248) | — | ||||
| Interest and debt expense | 353,868 | 390,269 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (35,291) | (16,048) | ||||
| Income tax expense | 13,509 | 22,729 | ||||
| NOI from partially owned entities | 263,315 | 279,229 | ||||
| NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (41,882) | (39,367) | ||||
| NOI at share | 1,111,899 | 1,099,752 | ||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net, and other | (131,477) | (3,663) | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 980,422 | $ | 1,096,089 |
NOI At Share by Region
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Region: | |||||
| New York metropolitan area | 88 | % | 89 | % | |
| Chicago, IL | 6 | % | 5 | % | |
| San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | 6 | % | |
| 100 | % | 100 | % |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to December 31, 2024
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,810,425,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1,787,686,000 in the prior year, an increase of $22,739,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Decrease) increase due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Rental revenues: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (53,018) | $ | (56,897) | $ | 3,879 | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 276 | 276 | — | |||||||
| Trade shows | 456 | — | 456 | |||||||
| Same store operations | 41,721 | 39,505 | 2,216 | |||||||
| (10,565) | (17,116) | 6,551 | ||||||||
| Fee and other income: | ||||||||||
| BMS cleaning fees | 8,461 | 6,623 | 1,838 | |||||||
| Management and leasing fees | (3,116) | (3,286) | 170 | |||||||
| Other income | 27,959 | 18,304 | 9,655 | |||||||
| 33,304 | 21,641 | 11,663 | ||||||||
| Total increase in revenues | $ | 22,739 | $ | 4,525 | $ | 18,214 |
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,551,744,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1,541,696,000 in the prior year, an increase of $10,048,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Decrease) increase due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Operating: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (17,615) | $ | (17,615) | $ | — | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | (194) | (194) | — | |||||||
| Non-reimbursable expenses | (57) | (46) | (11) | |||||||
| Trade shows | 601 | — | 601 | |||||||
| BMS expenses | 9,265 | 7,427 | 1,838 | |||||||
| Same store operations | 163 | 10,839 | (10,676) | (1) | ||||||
| (7,837) | 411 | (8,248) | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | (14,959) | (15,943) | 984 | |||||||
| Same store operations | 29,660 | 27,682 | 1,978 | |||||||
| 14,701 | 11,739 | 2,962 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 7,595 | 2,810 | 4,785 | |||||||
| Income from deferred compensation plan liability | (1,700) | — | (1,700) | |||||||
| Transaction related costs, impairment losses and other | (2,711) | (2,952) | 241 | |||||||
| Total increase (decrease) in expenses | $ | 10,048 | $ | 12,008 | $ | (1,960) |
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(1)2025 includes the impact of a reversal of a prior period tax accrual resulting from a property tax reassessment.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to December 31, 2024 - continued
Income from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income from partially owned entities.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership as of December 31, 2025 | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Our share of net income (loss): | ||||||||
| Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | ||||||||
| Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | $ | 14,716 | $ | 43,451 | |||
| Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense(2) | 27,528 | 40,668 | ||||||
| Net gain on sale | 76,162 | — | ||||||
| 118,406 | 84,119 | |||||||
| Partially owned office buildings(3)(4) | Various | (2,705) | (839) | |||||
| Alexander's Inc. | 32.4% | 14,632 | 19,076 | |||||
| Other investments(5) | Various | 10,977 | 10,108 | |||||
| $ | 141,310 | $ | 112,464 |
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(1)Decrease primarily due to the January 2025 sale of a portion of the 666 Fifth Avenue condominium and the April 2025 financing of 1535 Broadway, see page 38 for further details.
(2)Decrease due to 2025 partial redemptions of our preferred equity interests.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)2025 includes the $11,002 gain associated with the sale of 512 West 22nd Street, see page 38 for further details. 2024 includes our $31,215 share of the debt extinguishment gain from the repayment of the 280 Park Avenue mezzanine loan.
(5)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Sunset Pier 94 Joint Venture (“Pier 94 JV”), Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 37,531 | $ | 42,571 | ||
| Interest on loans receivable | 9,618 | 3,450 | ||||
| Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 6,047 | (47) | ||||
| Change in fair value of marketable securities | 1,917 | — | ||||
| $ | 55,113 | $ | 45,974 |
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Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $353,868,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $390,269,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $36,401,000. This was primarily due to (i) $38,690,000 of lower interest expense resulting from lower average debt balances, (ii) $18,279,000 of lower amortization of interest rate cap premiums and (iii) $2,667,000 of lower amortization of deferred financing costs, partially offset by (iv) $12,564,000 of lower capitalized interest expense and (v) $11,494,000 of higher interest expense resulting from higher average interest rates, inclusive of the impact of our interest rate hedging instruments.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $35,291,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, consists of (i) $21,080,000 from the sale of three condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 CPS and (ii) $14,211,000 from the sale of eight Canal Street residential condominium units and two retail condominium units. Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $16,048,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, consists of (i) $15,175,000 from the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS and (ii) $873,000 from the sale of our 49.9% interest in 50-70 West 93rd Street to our joint venture partner.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $13,509,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $22,729,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $9,220,000. This was primarily due to lower income tax expense incurred by our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $41,622,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $51,131,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $9,509,000.
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We use these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,111,899 | $ | 949,422 | $ | 69,196 | $ | 68,436 | $ | 24,845 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (4,953) | (4,691) | (262) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (17,127) | (17,127) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (61,565) | (33,847) | (139) | (2,734) | (24,845) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,028,254 | $ | 893,757 | $ | 68,795 | $ | 65,702 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,099,752 | $ | 961,910 | $ | 51,686 | $ | 64,963 | $ | 21,193 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (19,813) | (19,347) | (466) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (33,914) | (33,914) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (70,025) | (48,706) | — | (126) | (21,193) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 976,000 | $ | 859,943 | $ | 51,220 | $ | 64,837 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase in same store NOI at share | $ | 52,254 | $ | 33,814 | $ | 17,575 | $ | 865 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase in same store NOI at share | 5.4 | % | 3.9 | % | 34.3 | % | 1.3 | % | — | % |
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Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | 980,422 | $ | 818,820 | $ | 71,219 | $ | 65,655 | $ | 24,728 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (5,304) | (5,040) | (264) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (16,167) | (16,167) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (35,208) | (7,067) | (153) | (3,260) | (24,728) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2025 | $ | 923,743 | $ | 790,546 | $ | 70,802 | $ | 62,395 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 944,022 | $ | 57,235 | $ | 74,621 | $ | 20,211 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (16,942) | (16,524) | (418) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (32,707) | (32,707) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (68,594) | (48,240) | — | (143) | (20,211) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 977,846 | $ | 846,551 | $ | 56,817 | $ | 74,478 | $ | — | ||||||||
| (Decrease) increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | (54,103) | $ | (56,005) | $ | 13,985 | $ | (12,083) | $ | — | ||||||||
| % (decrease) increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | (5.5) | % | (6.6) | % | 24.6 | % | (16.2) | % | — | % |
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders, distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2025, we had $2.4 billion of liquidity comprised of $978 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and $1.4 billion available on our $2.2 billion revolving credit facilities. The ongoing challenges posed by fluctuations in interest rates and the effects of inflation could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time repurchase or retire our outstanding debt securities or repurchase or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2023, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of our outstanding common shares under a share repurchase plan. As of December 31, 2025, $119,895,000 remained available and authorized for repurchases.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $977,546,000 as of December 31, 2025, a $27,927,000 increase from the balance as of December 31, 2024.
Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,258,385 | $ | 537,723 | $ | 720,662 | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 115,507 | (597,365) | 712,872 | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (1,345,965) | (252,323) | (1,093,642) | |||||||
| $ | 27,927 | $ | (311,965) | $ | 339,892 |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from rental revenues and operating distributions from our unconsolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities of $1,258,385,000 was comprised of $1,439,616,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $114,754,000 and a net decrease of $181,231,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Summary of Cash Flows - continued
Investing Activities
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash provided by (used in) investing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from partial redemption of Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV preferred equity | $ | 749,000 | $ | — | $ | 749,000 | ||||
| Acquisitions of real estate and other | (296,681) | — | (296,681) | |||||||
| Additions to real estate | (268,258) | (222,739) | (45,519) | |||||||
| Development costs and construction in progress | (144,609) | (242,874) | 98,265 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of real estate and other | 58,339 | 2,000 | 56,339 | |||||||
| Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 50,927 | — | 50,927 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 Central Park South | 37,374 | 31,605 | 5,769 | |||||||
| Investments in partially owned entities | (35,585) | (115,357) | 79,772 | |||||||
| Investment in loan receivable | (35,000) | (50,000) | 15,000 | |||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | 115,507 | $ | (597,365) | $ | 712,872 |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | (Decrease) Increase in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | $ | (1,903,513) | $ | (97,439) | $ | (1,806,074) | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 835,794 | 75,000 | 760,794 | |||||||
| Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | (141,277) | (141,103) | (174) | |||||||
| Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (62,104) | (62,112) | 8 | |||||||
| Repurchase of common shares/Class A units owned by Vornado | (50,991) | — | (50,991) | |||||||
| Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (23,067) | (18,156) | (4,911) | |||||||
| Deferred financing costs | (7,478) | (13,870) | 6,392 | |||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 6,712 | 5,300 | 1,412 | |||||||
| Other financing activity, net | (41) | 57 | (98) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (1,345,965) | $ | (252,323) | $ | (1,093,642) |
Dividends
We anticipate that our common share dividend policy for 2026 will be to pay one common share dividend in the fourth quarter. If Vornado’s Board of Trustees were to declare a dividend consistent with our 2025 common share dividend of $0.74, the Operating Partnership would be required to distribute approximately (i) $141,000,000 of cash to Vornado for distribution to its common shareholders and (ii) $12,300,000 of cash to third party Class A unitholders. Additionally, during 2026, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on preferred shares based on the number of preferred shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
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Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes, our unsecured revolving credit facilities and our unsecured term loan.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2025 is presented below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated debt: | Balance | WeightedAverageInterest Rate(1) | |||
| Fixed rate(2) | $ | 5,490,000 | 4.49% | ||
| Variable rate(3) | 1,724,457 | 5.48%(4) | |||
| Total | 7,214,457 | 4.73% | |||
| Deferred financing costs, net and other | (28,829) | ||||
| Total, net | $ | 7,185,628 |
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(1)Represents the interest rate in effect as of period end based on the appropriate reference rate as of the contractual reset date plus contractual spread, adjusted for hedging instruments, as applicable.
(2)Includes variable rate debt with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap arrangements.
(3)Includes variable rate debt subject to interest rate cap arrangements with a total notional amount of $1,210,000, of which $645,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interests. The interest rate cap arrangements have a weighted average strike rate of 4.47% and a weighted average remaining term of eight months.
(4)Excludes additional 3.00% default interest on the 606 Broadway mortgage loan.
During 2026 and 2027, $925,000,000 and $2,400,420,000, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures, assuming the exercise of as-of-right extension options. We may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due, repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities or seek to restructure the debt to reflect current market conditions. The 2026 and 2027 debt maturities disclosed above exclude the $244,543,000 888 Seventh Avenue mortgage loan and the $74,494,000 606 Broadway mortgage loan which are in maturity default. We may also refinance or restructure other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2025 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2025 is presented below. The below excludes the $244,543,000 888 Seventh Avenue mortgage loan and the $74,494,000 606 Broadway mortgage loan which are in maturity default.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | Less than 1 Year | 1 – 3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | Thereafter | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 5,245,709 | $ | 737,722 | $ | 3,469,977 | $ | 532,855 | $ | 505,155 | ||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 403,607 | 403,607 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 414,491 | 11,900 | 23,800 | 23,800 | 354,991 | |||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loan(1) | 867,557 | 35,047 | 832,510 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities(1) | 776,756 | 29,207 | 747,549 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Total contractual principal(2) and interest(3) repayments | $ | 7,708,120 | $ | 1,217,483 | $ | 5,073,836 | $ | 556,655 | $ | 860,146 |
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(1)On January 7, 2026, we completed a refinancing of our $1,250,000 unsecured revolving credit facility ($720,420 drawn as of December 31, 2025) and our $800,000 unsecured term loan. See Note 24 - Subsequent Events for further details.
(2)Based on the contractual maturity of our loans, including as-of-right extension options, as of December 31, 2025.
(3)Estimated interest for variable rate debt based on the Term SOFR curve available as of December 31, 2025.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2026, we expect to spend $440,000,000 of capital expenditures for our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries typically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contribution from us.
Development and Redevelopment Projects and Opportunities
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
PENN District
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 1,825,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $724,843,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2025.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $80,196,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2025.
Sunset Pier 94 Studios
On August 28, 2023, we, together with Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone Inc., formed a joint venture to develop Pier 94 into a 266,000 square foot purpose-built studio campus in Manhattan. We own a 49.9% equity interest in the joint venture. The development cost of the project is estimated to be $350,000,000, which will be funded with $183,200,000 of construction financing ($143,870,000 drawn as of December 31, 2025) and $166,800,000 of equity contributions. Our share of equity contributions was funded by (i) our $40,000,000 Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) $34,000,000 of cash contributions, which are net of an estimated $9,000,000 for our share of development fees and reimbursement for overhead costs incurred by us. During 2024, we fully funded our share of equity and cash contributions.
623 Fifth Avenue Office Condominium
We are redeveloping the 623 Fifth Avenue office condominium, a 36-story, 383,000 square foot building situated above the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue department store, into a premier boutique office building. We purchased the property in September 2025 for $218,000,000 and at closing, borrowed $145,420,000 under our revolving credit facility to partially finance the acquisition. The development cost of this project, including the cost of acquiring the property, is estimated to be $450,000,000, of which $222,644,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2025. We expect to complete the redevelopment for delivery to tenants in 2027.
350 Park Avenue
On December 18, 2025, an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC’s (“Citadel”) Founder and CEO (“KG”), exercised an option to acquire at least a 60% interest in a joint venture (the “350 Park JV”) that would develop the 350 Park Avenue site (the “Investment Option”). Vornado and the Rudin Family, via a joint venture (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”), have the option to acquire an interest between 23% and 40% in the 350 Park JV (with Vornado having an effective ownership ranging from 21% to 36%). 350 Park JV would combine 350 Park Avenue with 39 East 51st Street (owned by the Vornado/Rudin JV) and 40 East 52nd Street (owned by the Rudin Family) to build a new 1,850,000 square foot office tower (the “350 Park Site”) with Citadel as the anchor tenant. The Vornado/Rudin JV has until July 2026 to determine whether to enter into the 350 Park JV with KG or to exercise the option to put the 350 Park Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado). The Investment Option closing is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
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Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2026, $47,205,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent. For 2027 and thereafter, we have $1,784,297,667 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
Our future lease payments disclosed above include payments for our PENN 1 ground lease based on the April 2025 arbitration panel ruling. The PENN 1 ground lease is subject to fair market value resets at each of the three 25-year renewal periods. The first renewal period commenced June 2023 and, together with our second option exercise in January 2022, extends the lease term through June 2073. On April 22, 2025, an arbitration panel (the “Panel”) appointed to determine the ground rent payable for the 25-year period beginning June 17, 2023 determined that the annual rent payable will be $15,000,000 or $20,220,000, depending on the outcome of litigation described in the following paragraph. On July 21, 2025, the ground lessor filed a motion in New York County Supreme Court to vacate the Panel’s ground rent determination. On October 31, 2025, the court granted the ground lessor’s motion. We believe the decision is without merit and are appealing the court’s decision.
Further, litigation is currently pending between the parties in New York County Supreme Court regarding the existence of a sublease potentially affecting the value of the land parcel. The court denied our motion to dismiss that action and, in January 2026, the appellate court affirmed that decision. That sublease litigation is now continuing in front of the lower court. Under the Panel’s decision (assuming the aforementioned vacatur decision that we are appealing is reversed), if the fee owner prevails in a final judgment in that litigation, the annual rent for the 25-year term will be $20,220,000, retroactive to June 17, 2023. We are paying based on the $15,000,000 annual rent.
Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $275,000,000, includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $2,424,264 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including the Farley Condominiums) maintain insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
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We may, from time to time, enter into guarantees including, but not limited to, payment guarantees to lenders of unconsolidated joint ventures for tax purposes, completion guarantees for development and redevelopment projects, and guarantees to fund leasing costs. These agreements terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified obligations or repayment of the underlying loans. As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees is approximately $438,194,000, including the $300,000,000 payment guarantee for the mortgage loan secured by 7 West 34th Street, which was extinguished in January 2026 when the mortgage loan was refinanced, and partial payment guarantees on 435 Seventh Avenue and 150 West 34th Street. Other than these loans, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.
As of December 31, 2025, $25,769,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related Companies ("Related")) developed and owns the Farley Building. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic Tax Credit Investor partner. Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2025, the Tax Credit Investor has made $209,661,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As of December 31, 2025, we had construction commitments aggregating approximately $11,471,000.
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Funds From Operations
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 13 – Income Per Share and Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
Below is a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 842,851 | $ | 8,275 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 4.20 | $ | 0.04 | ||
| FFO adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 411,114 | $ | 399,694 | ||
| Real estate impairment losses | 542 | — | ||||
| Gain on sales-type lease | (803,248) | — | ||||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (300) | (873) | ||||
| Change in fair value of marketable securities | (1,917) | — | ||||
| Our share of partially owned entities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | 94,867 | 101,195 | ||||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (90,762) | — | ||||
| FFO adjustments, net | (389,704) | 500,016 | ||||
| Impact of assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities | 1,409 | 1,549 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments on a dilutive basis | 32,270 | (39,819) | ||||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 486,826 | $ | 470,021 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 2.42 | $ | 2.37 | ||
| Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 191,759 | 190,539 | ||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||
| Share-based payment awards | 7,976 | 6,087 | ||||
| Convertible securities | 1,314 | 1,556 | ||||
| Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 201,049 | 198,182 |
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000899689-25-000004.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Page Number | |
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| Overview | 35 |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | 42 |
| Net Operating Income At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 | 43 |
| Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to December 31, 2023 | 46 |
| Related Party Transactions | 49 |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 50 |
| Funds From Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 | 56 |
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2022, including year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 91.4% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2024. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean, collectively, Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns five properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE Office and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2024:
| Total Return(1) | ||||||||
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| Vornado | FTSE Office | MSCI | ||||||
| Three-month | 8.5 | % | (0.7 | %) | (6.1 | %) | ||
| One-year | 51.3 | % | 21.5 | % | 8.8 | % | ||
| Three-year | 12.2 | % | (22.7 | %) | (6.6 | %) | ||
| Five-year | (21.4 | %) | (23.0 | %) | 23.5 | % | ||
| Ten-year | (26.7 | %) | 3.3 | % | 73.5 | % |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of whom may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, tenant concessions offered, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, affected by interest rates fluctuations, the effects of inflation and other uncertainties including the potential for an economic downturn. These factors could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Year Ended December 31, 2024 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $8,275,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $43,378,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $470,021,000, or $2.37 per diluted share, compared to $503,792,000, or $2.59 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. The years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO by $22,950,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and decreased FFO by $4,359,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Our share of the gain on the discounted extinguishment of the 280 Park Avenue mezzanine loan | $ | (31,215) | $ | — | ||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in the Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 14,353 | 11,722 | ||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities | (13,069) | (11,959) | ||||
| Credit losses on investments | — | 8,269 | ||||
| Other | 5,000 | (3,336) | ||||
| (24,931) | 4,696 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments on a dilutive basis | 1,981 | (337) | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | (22,950) | $ | 4,359 |
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Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share
The percentage decrease in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, THE MART and 555 California Street are below.
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023: | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street(2) | ||||||||
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| Same store NOI at share % decrease | (6.8) | % | (4.7) | % | (17.8) | % | (1) | (21.9 | %) | |||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % decrease | (4.5) | % | (3.3) | % | (10.6) | % | (13.2 | %) |
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(1)2024 includes a $4,560,000 write-off of a receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents due to the tenant being deemed uncollectible.
(2)2023 includes our $14,103,000 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Dividends
On December 5, 2024, Vornado’s Board of Trustees declared a dividend of $0.74 per common share for 2024. We anticipate that our common share dividend policy for 2025 will be to pay one common share dividend in the fourth quarter.
Dispositions
220 Central Park South
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we closed on the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $31,605,000, resulting in a financial statement net gain of $15,175,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $2,106,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
On January 17, 2025, we closed on the sale of a condominium unit at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $11,695,000; three units remain unsold.
50-70 West 93rd Street
On May 13, 2024, we sold our 49.9% interest in 50-70 West 93rd Street to our joint venture partner. We received net proceeds of $2,000,000 after deducting our share of the existing $83,500,000 mortgage loan, which was scheduled to mature in December 2024, resulting in a net gain of $873,000. The net gain is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
666 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On January 8, 2025, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed the sale to UNIQLO of the portion of its U.S. flagship store at 666 Fifth Avenue for $350,000,000 and realized net proceeds of $342,000,000. The financial statement gain, which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2025, will be approximately $76,000,000. The net proceeds from the sale were used to partially redeem Vornado’s preferred equity on the asset.
Acquisitions
Investment in Loan
On August 6, 2024, we purchased a $50,000,000 B-Note secured by a Midtown Manhattan property at par. The B-Note, together with the $35,000,000 A-Note, is in default. The B-Note accrues interest at 5.25% plus 4.00% default interest. The $50,000,000 B-Note investment was recorded to “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets.
Alexander’s
On May 3, 2024, Alexander’s, in which we own a 32.4% common equity interest, and Bloomberg L.P. reached an agreement to extend the leases covering approximately 947,000 square feet at 731 Lexington Avenue that were scheduled to expire in February 2029 for a term of eleven years to February 2040.
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Financings
280 Park Avenue
On April 4, 2024, a joint venture, in which we have a 50% interest, amended and extended the $1,075,000,000 mortgage loan on 280 Park Avenue. The maturity date on the amended loan was extended to September 2026, with options to fully extend to September 2028, subject to certain conditions. The interest rate on the amended loan remains at SOFR plus 1.78%. On July 8, 2024, the joint venture swapped the interest rate to a fixed rate of 5.84% through September 2028. Additionally, on April 4, 2024, the joint venture amended and extended the $125,000,000 mezzanine loan and subsequently repaid the loan for $62,500,000. In connection with the repayment of the mezzanine loan, we recognized our $31,215,000 share of the debt extinguishment gain which is included in “income (loss) from partially owned entities” on our consolidated statements of income.
435 Seventh Avenue
On April 9, 2024, we completed a $75,000,000 refinancing of 435 Seventh Avenue, of which $37,500,000 is recourse to the Operating Partnership. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.10% and matures in April 2028. The interest rate on the loan was swapped to a fixed rate of 6.96% through April 2026. The loan replaces the previous $95,696,000 fully recourse loan, which bore interest at SOFR plus 1.41%.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On May 3, 2024, we extended one of our two unsecured revolving credit facilities to April 2029 (as fully extended). The new $915,000,000 facility replaced the $1.25 billion facility that was due to mature in April 2026. The new facility currently bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.20% with a facility fee of 25 basis points. Our $1.25 billion revolving credit facility matures in December 2027 (as fully extended) and has an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.15% and a facility fee of 25 basis points.
640 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On June 10, 2024, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed a $400,000,000 refinancing of 640 Fifth Avenue. The non-recourse loan matures in July 2029, bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.47% and amortizes at $7,000,000 per annum. The loan replaces the previous $500,000,000 loan, which the joint venture paid down by $100,000,000. The previous loan was fully recourse to the Operating Partnership and bore interest at SOFR plus 1.11%.
606 Broadway
On September 5, 2024, the $74,119,000 non-recourse mortgage loan on 606 Broadway, in which we hold a 50% interest, matured and was not repaid, at which time the lender declared an event of default. As of December 31, 2024, the property has a carrying value of $53,886,000, which is after an impairment charge recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023. We consolidate the joint venture. The loan currently bears interest at a floating rate of SOFR plus 1.91% (6.39% as of December 31, 2024) and provides for additional default interest of 3.00%.
85 Tenth Avenue
On September 24, 2024, a joint venture, in which we have a 49.9% interest, modified the terms of the $625,000,000 mortgage loan on 85 Tenth Avenue. Per the original loan agreement, the mortgage loan is comprised of a (i) $396,000,000 3.82% senior note, (ii) $129,000,000 5.20% mezzanine A note and (iii) $100,000,000 6.60% mezzanine B note. The modification provides for the interest payments due under the mezzanine notes to be deferred until the December 2026 loan maturity. The deferred amounts will not accrue additional interest. The cash available from the deferred interest payments will be used to fund leasing costs at the property. At loan maturity, if there is no event of default, repayment of 50% of the accrued mezzanine interest will be waived.
Alexander's
On September 30, 2024, Alexander’s, in which we own a 32.4% common equity interest, completed a $400,000,000 refinancing of the office condominium portion of 731 Lexington Avenue, the Bloomberg LP headquarters building. The interest-only loan carries a fixed rate of 5.04% and matures in October 2028. The loan is prepayable, at Alexander’s option, with no penalty, beginning in October 2026. The loan replaces the previous $490,000,000 loan on the office condominium, that bore interest at the Prime Rate and was scheduled to mature in October 2024.
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025
We repaid our $450,000,000 3.50% senior unsecured notes on their January 15, 2025 maturity date.
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Interest Rate Hedging
We entered into the following interest rate swap and cap arrangements during the year ended December 31, 2024. See page 58, Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Derivatives and Hedging, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on our hedging instruments.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Notional Amount (at share) | All-In Swapped Rate | Expiration Date | Variable Rate Spread | ||||||
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| Interest rate swaps: | ||||||||||
| 280 Park Avenue (50.0% interest) | $ | 537,500 | 5.84% | 09/28 | S+178 | |||||
| PENN 11(1) | 250,000 | 6.21% | 10/25 | S+206 | ||||||
| 435 Seventh Avenue | 75,000 | 6.96% | 04/26 | S+210 | ||||||
| Index Strike Rate | ||||||||||
| Interest rate caps: | ||||||||||
| 61 Ninth Avenue (45.1% interest) | $ | 75,543 | 4.39% | 01/26 | S+146 | |||||
| Rego Park II (32.4% interest) | 65,624 | 4.15% | 12/25 | S+145 |
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(1)Together with the existing $250,000 swap arrangement on the $500,000 PENN 11 mortgage loan, the loan will bear interest at an all-in swapped rate of 6.28% through October 2025.
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Overview - continued
Leasing Activity For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
| (Square feet in thousands) | New York | 555 California Street | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Retail | THE MART | |||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Total square feet leased | 2,650 | 187 | 386 | 215 | |||||||||||
| Our share of square feet leased: | 1,653 | 161 | 386 | 152 | |||||||||||
| Initial rent(1) | $ | 104.49 | $ | 160.01 | $ | 52.88 | $ | 102.80 | |||||||
| Weighted average lease term (years) | 8.4 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | |||||||||||
| Second generation relet space: | |||||||||||||||
| Square feet | 1,218 | 52 | 247 | 148 | |||||||||||
| GAAP basis: | |||||||||||||||
| Straight-line rent(2) | $ | 103.06 | $ | 312.43 | $ | 54.38 | $ | 103.05 | |||||||
| Prior straight-line rent | $ | 92.97 | $ | 227.98 | $ | 51.57 | $ | 88.21 | |||||||
| Percentage increase | 10.9 | % | 37.0 | % | 5.4 | % | 16.8 | % | |||||||
| Cash basis (non-GAAP): | |||||||||||||||
| Initial rent(1) | $ | 107.99 | $ | 294.38 | $ | 55.76 | $ | 101.31 | |||||||
| Prior escalated rent | $ | 105.37 | $ | 271.77 | $ | 57.37 | $ | 101.45 | |||||||
| Percentage increase (decrease) | 2.5 | % | 8.3 | % | (2.8) | % | (0.1) | % | |||||||
| Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | |||||||||||||||
| Per square foot | $ | 81.56 | $ | 82.50 | $ | 91.00 | $ | 110.36 | |||||||
| Per square foot per annum | $ | 9.71 | $ | 8.78 | $ | 12.13 | $ | 14.52 | |||||||
| Percentage of initial rent | 9.3 | % | 5.5 | % | 22.9 | % | 14.1 | % |
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(1)Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which is generally indicative of market rents. Most leases include free rent and periodic step-ups in rent which are not included in the initial cash basis rent per square foot but are included in the GAAP basis straight-line rent per square foot.
(2)Represents the GAAP basis weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases and includes the effect of free rent and periodic step-ups in rent.
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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2024
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,714 | 16,024 | 88.8 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 49 | (1) | 2,387 | 1,943 | 73.7 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,642 units(2) | 2 | (1) | 1,196 | 604 | 96.6 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 5 | 2,067 | 670 | 99.1 | % | (2) | ||||||
| 24,364 | 19,241 | 87.6 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| THE MART | 3 | 3,703 | 3,694 | 80.1 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,821 | 1,275 | 92.0 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,537 | 1,202 | 86.5 | % | |||||||
| 8,061 | 6,171 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2024 | 32,425 | 25,412 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2023
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | ||||||||||
| New York: | |||||||||||||
| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,699 | 16,001 | 90.7 | % | |||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 50 | (1) | 2,123 | 1,684 | 74.9 | % | |||||||
| Residential - 1,974 units(2) | 5 | (1) | 1,479 | 745 | 96.8 | % | (2) | ||||||
| Alexander's | 5 | 2,331 | 755 | 92.6 | % | (2) | |||||||
| 24,632 | 19,185 | 89.4 | % | ||||||||||
| Other: | |||||||||||||
| THE MART | 3 | 3,688 | 3,679 | 79.2 | % | ||||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,819 | 1,274 | 94.5 | % | ||||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,537 | 1,202 | 91.9 | % | ||||||||
| 8,044 | 6,155 | ||||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2023 | 32,676 | 25,340 |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 64 and 65 total New York properties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For our unconsolidated partially owned entities, we consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary during our intended holding period. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,787,686 | $ | 1,471,997 | $ | 315,689 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (927,796) | (766,347) | (161,449) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 859,890 | 705,650 | 154,240 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (39,367) | (12,899) | (26,468) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 279,229 | 269,159 | 10,070 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,099,752 | 961,910 | 137,842 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (3,663) | (17,888) | 14,225 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 944,022 | $ | 152,067 |
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,811,163 | $ | 1,452,158 | $ | 359,005 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (905,158) | (733,478) | (171,680) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 906,005 | 718,680 | 187,325 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (48,553) | (15,547) | (33,006) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 285,761 | 274,436 | 11,325 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,143,213 | 977,569 | 165,644 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (3,377) | (7,700) | 4,323 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 969,869 | $ | 169,967 |
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 706,592 | $ | 727,000 | ||
| Retail | 191,379 | 188,561 | ||||
| Residential | 24,044 | 21,910 | ||||
| Alexander's | 39,895 | 40,098 | ||||
| Total New York | 961,910 | 977,569 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART(1) | 51,686 | 61,519 | ||||
| 555 California Street(2) | 64,963 | 82,965 | ||||
| Other investments | 21,193 | 21,160 | ||||
| Total Other | 137,842 | 165,644 | ||||
| NOI at share | $ | 1,099,752 | $ | 1,143,213 |
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See notes below.
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 698,138 | $ | 726,914 | ||
| Retail | 176,798 | 180,932 | ||||
| Residential | 22,914 | 20,588 | ||||
| Alexander's | 46,172 | 41,435 | ||||
| Total New York | 944,022 | 969,869 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART | 57,235 | 62,579 | ||||
| 555 California Street(2) | 74,621 | 85,819 | ||||
| Other investments | 20,211 | 21,569 | ||||
| Total Other | 152,067 | 169,967 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 1,139,836 |
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(1)2024 includes a $4,560 write-off of a receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents due to the tenant being deemed uncollectible.
(2)2023 includes our $14,103 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 - continued
Reconciliation of Net Income to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Below is a reconciliation of net income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 20,116 | $ | 32,888 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 447,500 | 434,273 | ||||
| General and administrative expense | 148,520 | 162,883 | ||||
| Transaction related costs, impairment losses and other | 5,242 | 50,691 | ||||
| Income from partially owned entities | (112,464) | (38,689) | ||||
| Interest and other investment income, net | (45,974) | (43,287) | ||||
| Interest and debt expense | 390,269 | 349,223 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (16,048) | (71,199) | ||||
| Income tax expense | 22,729 | 29,222 | ||||
| NOI from partially owned entities | 279,229 | 285,761 | ||||
| NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (39,367) | (48,553) | ||||
| NOI at share | 1,099,752 | 1,143,213 | ||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net, and other | (3,663) | (3,377) | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 1,139,836 |
NOI At Share by Region(1)
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Region: | |||||
| New York metropolitan area | 89 | % | 88 | % | |
| Chicago, IL | 5 | % | 6 | % | |
| San Francisco, CA(1) | 6 | % | 6 | % | |
| 100 | % | 100 | % |
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(1) 2023 excludes our $14,103,000 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to December 31, 2023
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,787,686,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,811,163,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $23,477,000. Below are the details of the (decrease) increase by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Rental revenues: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 9,214 | $ | 9,038 | $ | 176 | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 22,763 | 22,763 | — | |||||||
| Trade shows | 760 | — | 760 | |||||||
| Same store operations | (71,417) | (41,192) | (30,225) | (1) | ||||||
| (38,680) | (9,391) | (29,289) | ||||||||
| Fee and other income: | ||||||||||
| BMS cleaning fees | 7,288 | 8,295 | (1,007) | |||||||
| Management and leasing fees | 1,640 | 1,824 | (184) | |||||||
| Other income | 6,275 | 19,111 | (12,836) | |||||||
| 15,203 | 29,230 | (14,027) | ||||||||
| Total (decrease) increase in revenues | $ | (23,477) | $ | 19,839 | $ | (43,316) |
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See notes below.
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,541,696,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,565,167,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $23,471,000. Below are the details of the decrease by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Operating: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 10,319 | $ | 11,863 | $ | (1,544) | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 5,033 | 5,033 | — | |||||||
| Non-reimbursable expenses | (2,394) | (2,394) | — | |||||||
| Trade shows | (19) | — | (19) | |||||||
| BMS expenses | 3,688 | 4,695 | (1,007) | |||||||
| Same store operations | 6,011 | 13,672 | (7,661) | |||||||
| 22,638 | 32,869 | (10,231) | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | (2,460) | (2,460) | — | |||||||
| Development and redevelopment | 3,643 | 3,643 | — | |||||||
| Same store operations | 12,044 | 9,537 | 2,507 | |||||||
| 13,227 | 10,720 | 2,507 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (14,363) | 279 | (14,642) | (2) | ||||||
| Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 476 | — | 476 | |||||||
| Transaction related costs, impairment losses and other | (45,449) | (44,783) | (3) | (666) | ||||||
| Total decrease in expenses | $ | (23,471) | $ | (915) | $ | (22,556) |
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(1)2023 includes the receipt of a $21,350 tenant settlement, of which $6,405 is attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)Primarily due to the acceleration of non-cash expense on equity compensation grants for retirement eligible employees in 2023.
(3)2023 includes non-cash impairment losses of $45,007.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to December 31, 2023 - continued
Income from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income from partially owned entities.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership as of December 31, 2024 | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Our share of net income (loss): | ||||||||
| Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | ||||||||
| Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | $ | 43,451 | $ | 35,209 | |||
| Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | 40,668 | 37,416 | ||||||
| 84,119 | 72,625 | |||||||
| Partially owned office buildings(2)(3)(4) | Various | (839) | (73,589) | |||||
| Alexander's Inc.(5) | 32.4% | 19,076 | 37,075 | |||||
| Other equity method investments(3)(6) | Various | 10,108 | 2,578 | |||||
| $ | 112,464 | $ | 38,689 |
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(1)2023 includes a $5,120 accrual of default interest which was forgiven by the lender as part of the restructuring of the 697-703 Fifth Avenue loan and is being amortized over the remaining term of the restructured loan, reducing future interest expense.
(2)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(3)In 2023, we recognized $50,458 of impairment losses.
(4)2024 includes our $31,215 share of the debt extinguishment gain from the repayment of the 280 Park Avenue mezzanine loan.
(5)2023 includes our $16,396 share of the net gain from the sale of Alexander’s Rego III land parcel.
(6)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 42,571 | $ | 44,786 | ||
| Interest on loans receivable | 3,450 | 1,351 | ||||
| (Loss) income from real estate fund investments | (47) | 1,590 | ||||
| Credit losses on investments | — | (8,269) | ||||
| Amortization of discount on investments in U.S. Treasury bills | — | 3,829 | ||||
| $ | 45,974 | $ | 43,287 |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to December 31, 2023 - continued
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $390,269,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $349,223,000 in the prior year, an increase of $41,046,000. This was primarily due to (i) $30,756,000 of higher amortization of interest rate cap premiums and (ii) $19,568,000 of higher interest expense resulting from higher average interest rates, inclusive of the impact of our interest rate hedging instruments, partially offset by (iii) $8,150,000 of higher capitalized interest.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $16,048,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, consists of (i) $15,175,000 from the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS and (ii) $873,000 from the sale of our 49.9% interest in 50-70 West 93rd Street to our joint venture partner. Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $71,199,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily consists of (i) $35,968,000 upon contribution of our Pier 94 leasehold to Sunset Pier 94 Joint Venture (“Pier 94 JV”) primarily due to the step-up of our retained investment in the leasehold interest to fair value, (ii) $20,181,000 from the sale of The Armory Show, and (iii) $14,127,000 from the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $22,729,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $29,222,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $6,493,000. This was primarily due to lower income tax expense incurred by our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $51,131,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $75,967,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $24,836,000. This resulted primarily from the allocation of the impairment loss recognized on 606 Broadway during 2023.
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We use these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,099,752 | $ | 961,910 | $ | 51,686 | $ | 64,963 | $ | 21,193 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (1,499) | (1,509) | 10 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (35,182) | (35,182) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (34,735) | (13,416) | — | (126) | (21,193) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,028,336 | $ | 911,803 | $ | 51,696 | $ | 64,837 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,143,213 | $ | 977,569 | $ | 61,519 | $ | 82,965 | $ | 21,160 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (2,321) | (3,677) | 1,356 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (16,310) | (16,310) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (21,589) | (429) | — | — | (21,160) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,102,993 | $ | 957,153 | $ | 62,875 | $ | 82,965 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Decrease in same store NOI at share | $ | (74,657) | $ | (45,350) | $ | (11,179) | $ | (18,128) | $ | — | ||||||||
| % decrease in same store NOI at share | (6.8) | % | (4.7) | % | (17.8) | % | (21.9) | % | — | % |
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Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
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| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,096,089 | $ | 944,022 | $ | 57,235 | $ | 74,621 | $ | 20,211 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (1,499) | (1,509) | 10 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (21,561) | (21,561) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (31,681) | (11,327) | — | (143) | (20,211) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,041,348 | $ | 909,625 | $ | 57,245 | $ | 74,478 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 969,869 | $ | 62,579 | $ | 85,819 | $ | 21,569 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (2,664) | (4,138) | 1,474 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (15,519) | (15,519) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (30,737) | (9,168) | — | — | (21,569) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,090,916 | $ | 941,044 | $ | 64,053 | $ | 85,819 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Decrease in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | (49,568) | $ | (31,419) | $ | (6,808) | $ | (11,341) | $ | — | ||||||||
| % decrease in same store NOI at share - cash basis | (4.5) | % | (3.3) | % | (10.6) | % | (13.2) | % | — | % |
Related Party Transactions
See Note 21 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders, distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2024, we have $2.5 billion of liquidity comprised of $950.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and $1.5 billion available on our $2.2 billion revolving credit facilities. The ongoing challenges posed by fluctuations in interest rates and the effects of inflation could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time repurchase or retire our outstanding debt securities or repurchase or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2023, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of our outstanding common shares under a share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2024, $170,857,000 remained available and authorized for repurchases.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $949,619,000 as of December 31, 2024, a $311,965,000 decrease from the balance as of December 31, 2023.
Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | (Decrease) Increase in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 537,723 | $ | 648,152 | $ | (110,429) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (597,365) | (128,788) | (468,577) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (252,323) | (278,937) | 26,614 | |||||||
| $ | (311,965) | $ | 240,427 | $ | (552,392) |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from rental revenues and operating distributions from our unconsolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities of $537,723,000 was comprised of $594,706,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $142,880,000 and a net decrease of $56,983,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Investing Activities
Net cash flow used in investing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash used in investing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Development costs and construction in progress | $ | (242,874) | $ | (552,701) | $ | 309,827 | ||||
| Additions to real estate | (222,739) | (211,899) | (10,840) | |||||||
| Investments in partially owned entities | (115,357) | (57,297) | (58,060) | |||||||
| Investment in loan receivable | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 31,605 | 24,484 | 7,121 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of real estate | 2,000 | 123,519 | (121,519) | |||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of U.S. Treasury bills | — | 468,598 | (468,598) | |||||||
| Proceeds from repayment of participation in 150 West 34th Street mortgage loan | — | 105,000 | (105,000) | |||||||
| Acquisitions of real estate and other | — | (33,145) | 33,145 | |||||||
| Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | — | 18,869 | (18,869) | |||||||
| Deconsolidation of cash and restricted cash held by a previously consolidated entity | — | (14,216) | 14,216 | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (597,365) | $ | (128,788) | $ | (468,577) |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | $ | (141,103) | $ | (129,066) | $ | (12,037) | ||||
| Repayments of borrowings | (97,439) | (148,000) | 50,561 | |||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 75,000 | — | 75,000 | |||||||
| Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (62,112) | (62,116) | 4 | |||||||
| Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (18,156) | (38,970) | 20,814 | |||||||
| Deferred financing costs | (13,870) | (4,424) | (9,446) | |||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 5,300 | 132,701 | (127,401) | |||||||
| Repurchase of common shares/Class A units owned by Vornado | — | (29,183) | 29,183 | |||||||
| Other financing activity, net | 57 | 121 | (64) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (252,323) | $ | (278,937) | $ | 26,614 |
Dividends
We anticipate that our common share dividend policy for 2025 will be to pay one common share dividend in the fourth quarter. If Vornado’s Board of Trustees were to declare a dividend consistent with our 2024 common share dividend of $0.74, the Operating Partnership would be required to distribute approximately (i) $141,000,000 of cash to Vornado for distribution to its common shareholders and (ii) $12,600,000 of cash to third party Class A unitholders. Additionally, during 2025, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on preferred shares based on the number of preferred shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
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Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes, our unsecured revolving credit facilities and our unsecured term loan.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2024 is presented below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2024 | ||||
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| Consolidated debt: | Balance | WeightedAverageInterest Rate(1) | |||
| Fixed rate(2) | $ | 7,066,400 | 4.28% | ||
| Variable rate(3) | 1,215,776 | 5.80%(4) | |||
| Total | 8,282,176 | 4.50% | |||
| Deferred financing costs, net and other | (39,300) | ||||
| Total, net | $ | 8,242,876 |
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(1)Represents the interest rate in effect as of period end based on the appropriate reference rate as of the contractual reset date plus contractual spread, adjusted for hedging instruments, as applicable.
(2)Includes variable rate debt with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap arrangements and the $950,000 1290 Avenue of the Americas mortgage loan which is subject to a 1.00% SOFR interest rate cap arrangement.
(3)Includes variable rate mortgages subject to interest rate cap arrangements, except for the 1290 Avenue of the Americas mortgage loan discussed above. As of December 31, 2024, $960,000 of our variable rate debt was subject to interest rate cap arrangements. The interest rate cap arrangements have a weighted average strike rate of 4.79% and a weighted average remaining term of four months.
(4)Excludes additional 3.00% default interest on the 606 Broadway mortgage loan.
During 2025 and 2026, $1,328,057,000 and $925,000,000, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures, assuming the exercise of as-of-right extension options. These amounts exclude the $74,119,000 606 Broadway mortgage loan which is in maturity default. We may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2024 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2024 is presented below. The below excludes the $74,119,000 606 Broadway mortgage loan which is in maturity default. See page 93 for details.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | Less than 1 Year | 1 – 3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | Thereafter | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 6,416,368 | $ | 1,147,623 | $ | 2,508,038 | $ | 2,396,325 | $ | 364,382 | ||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2025(1) | 450,613 | 450,613 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 412,207 | 8,600 | 403,607 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 426,391 | 11,900 | 23,800 | 23,800 | 366,891 | |||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loan | 914,389 | 37,700 | 876,689 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities | 642,648 | 22,597 | 620,051 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Total contractual principal(2) and interest(3) repayments | $ | 9,262,616 | $ | 1,679,033 | $ | 4,432,185 | $ | 2,420,125 | $ | 731,273 |
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(1)We repaid our $450,000 3.50% senior unsecured notes on their January 15, 2025 maturity date.
(2)Based on the contractual maturity of our loans, including as-of-right extension options, as of December 31, 2024.
(3)Estimated interest for variable rate debt based on the Term SOFR curve available as of December 31, 2024.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2025, we expect to spend $275,000,000 of capital expenditures for our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries typically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contribution from us.
Development and Redevelopment Projects and Opportunities
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
PENN District
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $697,451,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2024.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $70,919,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2024.
Sunset Pier 94 Studios
On August 28, 2023, we, together with Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone Inc., formed a joint venture to develop a 266,000 square foot purpose-built studio campus in Manhattan. We own a 49.9% equity interest in the joint venture. The development cost of the project is estimated to be $350,000,000, which will be funded with $183,200,000 of construction financing ($29,782,000 drawn as of December 31, 2024) and $166,800,000 of equity contributions. Our share of equity contributions was funded by (i) our $40,000,000 Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) $34,000,000 of cash contributions, which are net of an estimated $9,000,000 for our share of development fees and reimbursement for overhead costs incurred by us. As of December 31, 2024, we have fully funded our share of equity and cash contributions.
350 Park Avenue
On January 24, 2023, we and the Rudin family (“Rudin”) completed agreements with Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC (“Citadel”) and with an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel’s Founder and CEO (“KG”), for a series of transactions relating to 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street. In connection therewith, we entered into a joint venture with Rudin (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”) that purchased 39 East 51st Street for $40,000,000, funded on a 50/50 basis by Vornado and Rudin. 39 East 51st Street will be combined with 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street to create a premier development site (the “350 Park Site”). From October 2024 to June 2030, an affiliate of KG has the option to either (i) acquire a 60% interest in a joint venture with the Vornado/Rudin JV (with Vornado having an effective 36% interest in the entity) to build a new 1,700,000 square foot office tower, valuing the 350 Park Site at $1.2 billion or (ii) purchase the 350 Park Site for $1.4 billion ($1.085 billion to Vornado). From October 2024 to September 2030, the Vornado/Rudin JV has the option to put the 350 Park Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado).
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
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Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2025, $58,522,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent and excluding prior period accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined. For 2026 and thereafter, we have $2,367,881,000 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
Our future lease payments disclosed above include payments for our PENN 1 ground lease based on an amount estimated in January 2022, when we exercised the second of three 25-year renewal options. The first renewal period commenced June 2023 and, together with the second option exercise, extends the lease term through June 2073. The ground lease is subject to fair market value resets at each 25-year renewal period. The rent reset process for the June 2023 renewal period is currently ongoing and the timing is uncertain. The final fair market value determination may be materially higher or lower than our January 2022 estimate.
Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $275,000,000, includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $2,396,808 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including the Farley Condominiums) maintain insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
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We may, from time to time, enter into guarantees including, but not limited to, payment guarantees to lenders of unconsolidated joint ventures for tax purposes, completion guarantees for development and redevelopment projects, and guarantees to fund leasing costs. These agreements terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified obligations or repayment of the underlying loans. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees is approximately $516,872,000, including the payment guarantee for the mortgage loan secured by 7 West 34th Street. Other than these loans, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.
As of December 31, 2024, $57,643,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related Companies ("Related")) developed and owns the Farley Building. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic Tax Credit Investor partner. Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2024, the Tax Credit Investor has made $208,407,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As of December 31, 2024, we had construction commitments aggregating approximately $61,016,000.
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Funds From Operations
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 12 – Income (Loss) Per Share and Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
Below is a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 8,275 | $ | 43,378 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.23 | ||
| FFO adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 399,694 | $ | 385,608 | ||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (873) | (53,305) | ||||
| Real estate impairment losses | — | 22,831 | ||||
| Our share of partially owned entities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | 101,195 | 108,088 | ||||
| Net gain on sale of real estate | — | (16,545) | ||||
| Real estate impairment losses | — | 50,458 | ||||
| FFO adjustments, net | 500,016 | 497,135 | ||||
| Impact of assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities | 1,549 | 1,642 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments on a dilutive basis | (39,819) | (38,363) | ||||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 470,021 | $ | 503,792 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.59 | ||
| Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 190,539 | 191,005 | ||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||
| Convertible securities | 1,556 | 2,468 | ||||
| Share-based payment awards | 6,087 | 851 | ||||
| Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 198,182 | 194,324 |
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000899689-24-000005.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Page Number | |
|---|---|
| Overview | 35 |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | 42 |
| Net Operating Income At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 | 43 |
| Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022 | 46 |
| Related Party Transactions | 49 |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 50 |
| Funds From Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 | 56 |
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, including year-to-year comparisons between 2022 and 2021, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 91.0% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2023. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns five properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2023:
| Total Return(1) | ||||||||
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| Vornado | Office REIT | MSCI | ||||||
| Three-month | 25.8 | % | 23.5 | % | 16.0 | % | ||
| One-year | 39.2 | % | 2.0 | % | 13.7 | % | ||
| Three-year | (12.7 | %) | (22.3 | %) | 22.8 | % | ||
| Five-year | (40.3 | %) | (16.8 | %) | 42.9 | % | ||
| Ten-year | (33.9 | %) | 7.0 | % | 108.0 | % |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of whom may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, tenant concessions offered, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, affected by increased interest rates, the effects of inflation and other uncertainties including the potential for an economic downturn. These factors could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Vornado Realty Trust
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $43,378,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $408,615,000, or $2.13 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022. The years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include certain items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased net income attributable to common shareholders by $7,908,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023 and increased net loss attributable to common shareholders by $535,083,000, or $2.79 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $503,792,000, or $2.59 per diluted share, compared to $638,928,000, or $3.30 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022. The years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, decreased FFO by $4,359,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023 and increased FFO by $30,036,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The following table reconciles the difference between our net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders and our net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Certain expense (income) items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||
| Real estate impairment losses on wholly owned and partially owned assets | $ | 73,289 | $ | 595,488 | ||
| Net gain on contribution of Pier 94 leasehold interest to joint venture | (35,968) | — | ||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of The Armory Show | (17,076) | — | ||||
| Our share of Alexander's gain on sale of Rego Park III land parcel | (16,396) | — | ||||
| Our share of income from real estate fund investments | (14,379) | (1,671) | ||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities | (11,959) | (35,858) | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in the Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 11,722 | 13,665 | ||||
| Credit losses on investments | 8,269 | — | ||||
| Other | 10,342 | 3,749 | ||||
| 7,844 | 575,373 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments and assumed conversion of dilutive potential common shares | 64 | (40,290) | ||||
| Total of certain expense (income) items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 7,908 | $ | 535,083 |
The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Our share of income from real estate fund investments | $ | (14,379) | $ | (1,671) | ||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 CPS condominium units and ancillary amenities | (11,959) | (35,858) | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in the Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 11,722 | 13,665 | ||||
| Credit losses on investments | 8,269 | — | ||||
| Other | 11,043 | (8,412) | ||||
| 4,696 | (32,276) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (337) | 2,240 | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | 4,359 | $ | (30,036) |
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Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share
The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, THE MART and 555 California Street are below.
| Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022: | Total | New York | THE MART(1) | 555 California Street(2) | ||||||||
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| Same store NOI at share % increase (decrease) | 0.4 | % | 2.2 | % | (34.8) | % | 26.3 | % | ||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase (decrease) | 0.6 | % | 2.8 | % | (37.2) | % | 26.6 | % |
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(1)2022 includes prior period accrual adjustment related to changes in the tax-assessed value of THE MART.
(2) 2023 includes our $14,103,000 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net income (loss) to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Dividends/Share Repurchase Program
On December 5, 2023, Vornado’s Board of Trustees declared a dividend of $0.30 per common share. Together with the $0.375 per share common dividend already paid in the first quarter of 2023, this resulted in an aggregate 2023 common dividend of $0.675 per common share. We anticipate that our common share dividend policy for 2024 will be to pay one common share dividend in the fourth quarter.
On April 26, 2023, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of our outstanding common shares under a newly established share repurchase program.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 2,024,495 common shares for $29,143,000 at an average price per share of $14.40. As of December 31, 2023, $170,857,000 remained available and authorized for repurchases.
350 Park Avenue
On January 24, 2023, we and the Rudin family (“Rudin”) completed agreements with Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC (“Citadel”) and with an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel’s Founder and CEO (“KG”), for a series of transactions relating to 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street.
Pursuant to the agreements, Citadel master leases 350 Park Avenue, a 585,000 square foot Manhattan office building, on an “as is” basis for ten years, with an initial annual net rent of $36,000,000. Per the terms of the lease, no tenant allowance or free rent was provided. Citadel has also master leased Rudin’s adjacent property at 40 East 52nd Street (390,000 square feet).
In addition, we entered into a joint venture with Rudin (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”) which was formed to purchase 39 East 51st Street. Upon formation of the KG joint venture described below, 39 East 51st Street will be combined with 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street to create a premier development site (collectively, the “Site”). On June 20, 2023, the Vornado/Rudin JV completed the purchase of 39 East 51st Street for $40,000,000, which was funded on a 50/50 basis by Vornado and Rudin.
From October 2024 to June 2030, KG will have the option to either:
•acquire a 60% interest in a joint venture with the Vornado/Rudin JV that would value the Site at $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado and $300,000,000 to Rudin) and build a new 1,700,000 square foot office tower (the “Project”) pursuant to East Midtown Subdistrict zoning with the Vornado/Rudin JV as developer. KG would own 60% of the joint venture and the Vornado/Rudin JV would own 40% (with Vornado owning 36% and Rudin owning 4% of the joint venture along with a $250,000,000 preferred equity interest in the Vornado/Rudin JV).
◦at the joint venture formation, Citadel or its affiliates will execute a pre-negotiated 15-year anchor lease with renewal options for approximately 850,000 square feet (with expansion and contraction rights) at the Project for its primary office in New York City;
◦the rent for Citadel’s space will be determined by a formula based on a percentage return (that adjusts based on the actual cost of capital) on the total Project cost;
◦the master leases will terminate at the scheduled commencement of demolition;
•or, exercise an option to purchase the Site for $1.4 billion ($1.085 billion to Vornado and $315,000,000 to Rudin), in which case the Vornado/Rudin JV would not participate in the new development.
Further, the Vornado/Rudin JV will have the option from October 2024 to September 2030 to put the Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado and $300,000,000 to Rudin). For ten years following any put option closing, unless the put option is exercised in response to KG’s request to form the joint venture or KG makes a $200,000,000 termination payment, the Vornado/Rudin JV will have the right to invest in a joint venture with KG on the terms described above if KG proceeds with development of the Site.
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Sunset Pier 94 Studios Joint Venture
On August 28, 2023, we, together with Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone Inc., formed a joint venture (“Pier 94 JV”) to develop a 266,000 square foot purpose-built studio campus at Pier 94 in Manhattan (“Sunset Pier 94 Studios”). In connection therewith:
•We contributed our Pier 94 leasehold interest to the joint venture in exchange for a 49.9% common equity interest and an initial capital account of $47,944,000, comprised of (i) the $40,000,000 value of our Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) a $7,994,000 credit for pre-development costs incurred. Hudson Pacific Properties (“HPP”) and Blackstone Inc. (together, “HPP/BX”) received an aggregate 50.1% common equity interest in Pier 94 JV and an initial capital account of $22,976,000 in exchange for (i) a $15,000,000 cash contribution upon the joint venture’s formation and (ii) a $7,976,000 credit for pre-development costs incurred. HPP/BX will fund 100% of cash contributions until such time that its capital account is equal to Vornado’s, after which equity will be funded in accordance with each partner’s respective ownership interest.
•The lease of Pier 94 with the City of New York was amended and restated to allow for the contribution to Pier 94 JV and to remove Pier 92 from the lease’s demised premises. The amended and restated lease expires in 2060 with five 10-year renewal options.
•Pier 94 JV closed on a $183,200,000 construction loan facility ($100,000 outstanding as of December 31, 2023) which bears interest at SOFR plus 4.75% and matures in September 2025, with one one-year as-of-right extension option and two one-year extension options subject to certain conditions. VRLP and the other partners provided a joint and several completion guarantee.
The development cost of the project is estimated to be $350,000,000, which will be funded with $183,200,000 of construction financing (described above) and $166,800,000 of equity contributions. Our share of equity contributions will be funded by (i) our $40,000,000 Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) $34,000,000 of cash contributions, which are net of an estimated $9,000,000 for our share of development fees and reimbursement for overhead costs incurred by us.
Upon contribution of the Pier 94 leasehold, we recognized a $35,968,000 net gain primarily due to the step-up of our retained investment in the leasehold interest to fair value. The net gain was included in “net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Dispositions
Alexander's
On May 19, 2023, Alexander's completed the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel, located in Queens, New York, for $71,060,000, inclusive of consideration for Brownfield tax benefits and reimbursement of costs for plans, specifications and improvements to date. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $16,396,000 share of the net gain and received a $711,000 sales commission from Alexander’s, of which $250,000 was paid to a third-party broker.
The Armory Show
On July 3, 2023, we completed the sale of The Armory Show, located in New York, for $24,410,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, and realized net proceeds of $22,489,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $20,181,000 which is included in “net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets” on our consolidated statements of income.
Manhattan Retail Properties Sale
On August 10, 2023, we completed the sale of four Manhattan retail properties located at 510 Fifth Avenue, 148–150 Spring Street, 443 Broadway and 692 Broadway for $100,000,000 and realized net proceeds of $95,450,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized an impairment loss of $625,000 which is included in “impairment losses, transaction related costs and other” on our consolidated statements of income.
220 Central Park South
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we closed on the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $24,484,000 resulting in a financial statement net gain of $14,127,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $2,168,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
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Financings
150 West 34th Street Loan Participation
On January 9, 2023, our $105,000,000 participation in the $205,000,000 mortgage loan on 150 West 34th Street was repaid, which reduced “other assets” and “mortgages payable, net” on our consolidated balance sheets by $105,000,000.
On October 4, 2023, we completed a $75,000,000 refinancing of 150 West 34th Street, of which $25,000,000 is recourse to the Operating Partnership. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.15% and matures in February 2025, with three one-year as-of-right extension options and an additional one-year extension option available subject to satisfying a loan-to-value test. The interest rate on the loan is subject to an interest rate cap arrangement with a SOFR strike rate of 5.00%, which matures in February 2026. The loan replaces the previous $100,000,000 loan, which bore interest at SOFR plus 1.86%.
697-703 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On June 14, 2023, the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV completed a restructuring of the 697-703 Fifth Avenue $421,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan, which matured in December 2022. The restructured $355,000,000 loan, which had its principal reduced through an application of property-level reserves and funds from the partners, was split into (i) a $325,000,000 senior note, which bears interest at SOFR plus 2.00%, and (ii) a $30,000,000 junior note, which accrues interest at a fixed rate of 4.00%. The restructured loan matures in June 2025, with two one-year and one nine-month as-of-right extension options (March 2028, as fully extended). Any amounts funded for future re-leasing of the property will be senior to the $30,000,000 junior note.
512 West 22nd Street
On June 28, 2023, a joint venture, in which we have a 55% interest, completed a $129,250,000 refinancing of 512 West 22nd Street, a 173,000 square foot Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.00% in year one and SOFR plus 2.35% thereafter. The loan matures in June 2025 with a one-year extension option subject to debt service coverage ratio, loan-to-value and debt yield requirements. The loan replaces the previous $137,124,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.85% and had an initial maturity of June 2023. In addition, the joint venture entered into the interest rate cap arrangement detailed in the table on the following page.
825 Seventh Avenue
On July 24, 2023, a joint venture, in which we have a 50% interest, completed a $54,000,000 refinancing of the office condominium of 825 Seventh Avenue, a 173,000 square foot Manhattan office and retail building. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.75%, with a 30 basis point reduction available upon satisfaction of certain leasing conditions, and matures in January 2026. The loan replaces the previous $60,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.35% and was scheduled to mature in July 2023.
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Interest Rate Swap and Cap Arrangements
We entered into the following interest rate swap and cap arrangements during the year ended December 31, 2023. See page 58, Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Derivatives and Hedging, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on our hedging instruments.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Notional Amount (at share) | All-In Swapped Rate | Expiration Date | Variable Rate Spread | ||||||
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| 555 California Street (effective 05/24) | $ | 840,000 | 6.03% | 05/26 | S+205 | |||||
| PENN 11 (effective 03/24)(1) | 250,000 | 6.34% | 10/25 | S+206 | ||||||
| Unsecured term loan(2) | 150,000 | 5.12% | 07/25 | S+129 | ||||||
| Index Strike Rate | ||||||||||
| Interest rate caps: | ||||||||||
| 1290 Avenue of the Americas (70.0% interest)(3) | $ | 665,000 | 1.00% | 11/25 | S+162 | |||||
| One Park Avenue (effective 3/24) | 525,000 | 3.89% | 03/25 | S+122 | ||||||
| 640 Fifth Avenue (52.0% interest) | 259,925 | 4.00% | 05/24 | S+111 | ||||||
| 731 Lexington Avenue office condominium (32.4% interest) | 162,000 | 6.00% | 06/24 | Prime + 0 | ||||||
| 150 West 34th Street | 75,000 | 5.00% | 02/26 | S+215 | ||||||
| 512 West 22nd Street (55.0% interest) | 71,088 | 4.50% | 06/25 | S+200 |
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(1)The $500,000 mortgage loan is currently subject to a $500,000 interest rate swap with an all-in swapped rate of 2.22% and expires in March 2024. In January 2024, we entered into a forward swap arrangement for the remaining $250,000 balance of the $500,000 PENN 11 mortgage loan which is effective upon the March 2024 expiration of the current in-place swap. Together with the forward swap above, the loan will bear interest at an all-in swapped rate of 6.28% effective March 2024 through October 2025.
(2)In addition to the swap disclosed above, the unsecured term loan, which matures in December 2027, is subject to various interest rate swap arrangements that were entered into in prior periods.
(3)In connection with the arrangement, we made a $63,100 up-front payment, of which $18,930 is attributable to noncontrolling interests. See Note 9 - Debt in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details.
Leasing Activity For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
•2,133,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,661,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $98.66 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 10.0 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 1,476,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 6.2% and negative 2.0%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.44 per square foot per annum, or 7.5% of initial rent.
•299,000 square feet of New York Retail space (239,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $118.47 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 6.5 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 131,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 20.7% and positive 18.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $21.90 per square foot per annum, or 18.5% of initial rent.
•337,000 square feet at THE MART (332,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $52.97 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 7.2 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 244,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 3.3% and negative 7.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $11.44 per square foot per annum, or 21.6% of initial rent.
•10,000 square feet at 555 California Street (7,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $134.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.9 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 4,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 12.8% and positive 2.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $22.92 per square foot per annum, or 17.0% of initial rent.
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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2023
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
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| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,699 | 16,001 | 90.7 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 50 | (1) | 2,123 | 1,684 | 74.9 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,974 units(2) | 5 | (1) | 1,479 | 745 | 96.8 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 5 | 2,331 | 755 | 92.6 | % | (2) | ||||||
| 24,632 | 19,185 | 89.4 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| THE MART | 3 | 3,688 | 3,679 | 79.2 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,819 | 1,274 | 94.5 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,537 | 1,202 | 91.9 | % | |||||||
| 8,044 | 6,155 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2023 | 32,676 | 25,340 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2022
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | ||||||||||||
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| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | ||||||||||
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| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,724 | 16,028 | 91.9 | % | |||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 56 | (1) | 2,289 | 1,851 | 74.4 | % | |||||||
| Residential - 1,976 units(2) | 6 | (1) | 1,499 | 766 | 96.7 | % | (2) | ||||||
| Alexander's | 6 | 2,241 | 726 | 96.4 | % | (2) | |||||||
| 24,753 | 19,371 | 90.4 | % | ||||||||||
| Other: | |||||||||||||
| THE MART | 4 | 3,635 | 3,626 | 81.6 | % | ||||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,819 | 1,273 | 94.7 | % | ||||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,532 | 1,197 | 92.6 | % | ||||||||
| 7,986 | 6,096 | ||||||||||||
| Total square feet as of December 31, 2022 | 32,739 | 25,467 |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 65 and 71 total New York properties as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For our unconsolidated partially owned entities, we consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary during our intended holding period. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an aggregate $95,465,000 of impairment losses directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by certain wholly owned and partially owned entities, of which $22,176,000 was attributable to noncontrolling interests. See Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities and Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details.
Impairment analyses are based on information available at the time the analyses are prepared. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates which could differ materially from actual results.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,811,163 | $ | 1,452,158 | $ | 359,005 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (905,158) | (733,478) | (171,680) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 906,005 | 718,680 | 187,325 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (48,553) | (15,547) | (33,006) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 285,761 | 274,436 | 11,325 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,143,213 | 977,569 | 165,644 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (3,377) | (7,700) | 4,323 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 969,869 | $ | 169,967 |
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,799,995 | $ | 1,449,442 | $ | 350,553 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (873,911) | (716,148) | (157,763) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 926,084 | 733,294 | 192,790 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (70,029) | (45,566) | (24,463) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 305,993 | 293,780 | 12,213 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,162,048 | 981,508 | 180,540 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (10,980) | (18,509) | 7,529 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 962,999 | $ | 188,069 |
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 727,000 | $ | 718,686 | ||
| Retail | 188,561 | 205,753 | ||||
| Residential | 21,910 | 19,600 | ||||
| Alexander's | 40,098 | 37,469 | ||||
| Total New York | 977,569 | 981,508 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART(1) | 61,519 | 96,906 | ||||
| 555 California Street(2) | 82,965 | 65,692 | ||||
| Other investments | 21,160 | 17,942 | ||||
| Total Other | 165,644 | 180,540 | ||||
| NOI at share | $ | 1,143,213 | $ | 1,162,048 |
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See notes below.
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 726,914 | $ | 715,407 | ||
| Retail | 180,932 | 188,846 | ||||
| Residential | 20,588 | 18,214 | ||||
| Alexander's | 41,435 | 40,532 | ||||
| Total New York | 969,869 | 962,999 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| THE MART(1) | 62,579 | 101,912 | ||||
| 555 California Street(2) | 85,819 | 67,813 | ||||
| Other investments | 21,569 | 18,344 | ||||
| Total Other | 169,967 | 188,069 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 1,151,068 |
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(1)2022 includes prior period accrual adjustment related to changes in the tax-assessed value of THE MART.
(2)2023 includes our $14,103 share of the receipt of a tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 - continued
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 32,888 | $ | (382,612) | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 434,273 | 504,502 | ||||
| General and administrative expense | 162,883 | 133,731 | ||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 50,691 | 31,722 | ||||
| (Income) loss from partially owned entities | (38,689) | 461,351 | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments | (1,590) | (3,541) | ||||
| Interest and other investment income, net | (41,697) | (19,869) | ||||
| Interest and debt expense | 349,223 | 279,765 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (71,199) | (100,625) | ||||
| Income tax expense | 29,222 | 21,660 | ||||
| NOI from partially owned entities | 285,761 | 305,993 | ||||
| NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (48,553) | (70,029) | ||||
| NOI at share | 1,143,213 | 1,162,048 | ||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net, and other | (3,377) | (10,980) | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 1,151,068 |
NOI At Share by Region(1)
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| Region: | |||||
| New York metropolitan area | 88 | % | 86 | % | |
| Chicago, IL | 6 | % | 8 | % | |
| San Francisco, CA(1) | 6 | % | 6 | % | |
| 100 | % | 100 | % |
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(1) 2023 excludes our $14,103,000 share of the receipt of tenant settlement, net of legal expenses.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,811,163,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1,799,995,000 in the prior year, an increase of $11,168,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Decrease) increase due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Rental revenues: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (42,082) | $ | (30,417) | $ | (11,665) | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 3,855 | 3,855 | — | |||||||
| Trade shows | (223) | — | (223) | |||||||
| Same store operations | 38,251 | 16,198 | 22,053 | (1) | ||||||
| (199) | (10,364) | 10,165 | ||||||||
| Fee and other income: | ||||||||||
| BMS cleaning fees | 4,264 | 5,078 | (814) | |||||||
| Management and leasing fees | 2,001 | 1,974 | 27 | |||||||
| Other income | 5,102 | 6,028 | (926) | |||||||
| 11,367 | 13,080 | (1,713) | ||||||||
| Total increase in revenues | $ | 11,168 | $ | 2,716 | $ | 8,452 |
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See notes below.
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,565,167,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $1,534,249,000 in the prior year, an increase of $30,918,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Decrease) increase due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Operating: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | (22,050) | $ | (12,709) | $ | (9,341) | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 5,048 | 5,048 | — | |||||||
| Non-reimbursable expenses | 2,957 | 2,957 | — | |||||||
| Trade shows | 612 | — | 612 | |||||||
| BMS expenses | 4,831 | 5,645 | (814) | |||||||
| Same store operations | 39,849 | 16,389 | 23,460 | (2) | ||||||
| 31,247 | 17,330 | 13,917 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | (77,474) | (77,474) | — | |||||||
| Development and redevelopment | 287 | 287 | — | |||||||
| Same store operations | 6,958 | 4,971 | 1,987 | |||||||
| (70,229) | (72,216) | 1,987 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 29,152 | (3) | 4,014 | 25,138 | ||||||
| Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 21,779 | — | 21,779 | |||||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 18,969 | 27,475 | (4) | (8,506) | ||||||
| Total increase (decrease) in expenses | $ | 30,918 | $ | (23,397) | $ | 54,315 |
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(1)2023 includes the receipt of a $21,350 tenant settlement, of which $6,405 is attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)2022 includes prior period accrual adjustments related to changes in the tax-assessed value of THE MART.
(3)Primarily due to non-cash expense related to the June 2023 equity compensation grant. See Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details.
(4)Primarily due to non-cash impairment losses ($45,007 in 2023 and $19,098 in 2022).
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income (loss) from partially owned entities.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership as of December 31, 2023 | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Our share of net income (loss): | ||||||||
| Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | ||||||||
| Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | $ | 35,209 | $ | 55,248 | |||
| Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | 37,416 | 37,416 | ||||||
| Non-cash impairment loss | — | (489,859) | ||||||
| 72,625 | (397,195) | |||||||
| Partially owned office buildings(2)(3) | Various | (73,589) | (110,261) | |||||
| Alexander's Inc.(4) | 32.4% | 37,075 | 22,973 | |||||
| Other equity method investments(3)(5) | Various | 2,578 | 23,132 | |||||
| $ | 38,689 | $ | (461,351) |
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(1)2023 includes (i) a $5,120 accrual of default interest which was forgiven by the lender as part of the restructuring of the 697-703 Fifth Avenue loan and is amortized over the remaining term of the restructured loan, reducing future interest expense and (ii) lower income from lease renewals at 697-703 Fifth Avenue and 666 Fifth Avenue, partially offset by a decrease in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized in prior periods.
(2)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(3)In 2023 and 2022, we recognized $50,458 and $93,353, respectively, of impairment losses.
(4)On May 19, 2023, Alexander’s completed the sale of the Rego Park III land parcel for $71,060. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $16,396 share of the net gain and received a $711 sales commission from Alexander’s, of which $250 was paid to a third-party broker.
(5)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others. 2022 includes $17,185 of net gains from dispositions of two investments.
Income from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income from the Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (“the Fund”) and the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Previously recorded unrealized loss on exited investments | $ | 247,575 | $ | 59,396 | ||
| Net realized loss on exited investments | (245,714) | (54,255) | ||||
| Net investment (loss) income | (271) | 6,130 | ||||
| Net unrealized loss on held investments | — | (7,730) | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments | 1,590 | 3,541 | ||||
| Less loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 12,789 | (1,870) | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 14,379 | $ | 1,671 |
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 44,786 | $ | 7,553 | ||
| Credit losses on investments | (8,269) | — | ||||
| Amortization of discount on investments in U.S. Treasury bills | 3,829 | 7,075 | ||||
| Interest on loans receivable | 1,351 | 5,006 | ||||
| Other, net | — | 235 | ||||
| $ | 41,697 | $ | 19,869 |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022 - continued
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $349,223,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $279,765,000 in the prior year, an increase of $69,458,000. This was primarily due to (i) $98,348,000 of higher interest expense resulting from higher average interest rates on our debt, partially offset by (ii) $23,977,000 of higher capitalized interest and debt expense.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $71,199,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily consists of (i) $35,968,000 upon contribution of our Pier 94 leasehold to Pier 94 JV primarily due to the step-up of our retained investment in the leasehold interest to fair value, (ii) $20,181,000 from the sale of The Armory Show, and (iii) $14,127,000 from the sale of two condominium units at 220 CPS. Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $100,625,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily consists of (i) $41,874,000 from the sale of three condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 CPS, (ii) $31,876,000 from the sale of 40 Fulton Street, (iii) $15,213,000 from the sale of Center Building located at 33-00 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, New York, (iv) $13,613,000 from the refund of New York City real property transfer tax paid in connection with the April 2019 Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV transaction, and (v) $2,919,000 from the sale of 484-486 Broadway.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $29,222,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $21,660,000 in the prior year, an increase of $7,562,000. This was primarily due to higher income tax expense incurred by our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $75,967,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $5,737,000 in the prior year, an increase of $70,230,000. This resulted primarily from the allocation of the impairment loss recognized on 606 Broadway and an increase in losses allocated to the redeemable noncontrolling interest in the Farley joint venture and the noncontrolling interests of Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund.
Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined, and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,143,213 | $ | 977,569 | $ | 61,519 | $ | 82,965 | $ | 21,160 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (1,270) | (1,556) | 286 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (26,748) | (26,748) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store (income) expense, net | (20,399) | 761 | — | — | (21,160) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,094,796 | $ | 950,026 | $ | 61,805 | $ | 82,965 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,162,048 | $ | 981,508 | $ | 96,906 | $ | 65,692 | $ | 17,942 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (15,205) | (13,158) | (2,047) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (24,088) | (24,088) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (32,838) | (14,896) | — | — | (17,942) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,089,917 | $ | 929,366 | $ | 94,859 | $ | 65,692 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | $ | 4,879 | $ | 20,660 | $ | (33,054) | $ | 17,273 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 0.4 | % | 2.2 | % | (34.8) | % | 26.3 | % | — | % |
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Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, THE MART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | THE MART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,139,836 | $ | 969,869 | $ | 62,579 | $ | 85,819 | $ | 21,569 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (1,793) | (2,016) | 223 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (23,661) | (23,661) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (29,547) | (7,978) | — | — | (21,569) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,084,835 | $ | 936,214 | $ | 62,802 | $ | 85,819 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 962,999 | $ | 101,912 | $ | 67,813 | $ | 18,344 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (15,122) | (13,256) | (1,866) | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (23,567) | (23,567) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (33,665) | (15,321) | — | — | (18,344) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,078,714 | $ | 910,855 | $ | 100,046 | $ | 67,813 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 6,121 | $ | 25,359 | $ | (37,244) | $ | 18,006 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 0.6 | % | 2.8 | % | (37.2) | % | 26.6 | % | — | % |
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders, distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2023, we have $3.2 billion of liquidity comprised of $1.3 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and $1.9 billion available on our $2.5 billion revolving credit facilities. The ongoing challenges posed by increased interest rates and the effects of inflation could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time repurchase or retire our outstanding debt securities or repurchase or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
On April 26, 2023, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of our outstanding common shares under a newly established share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2023, $170,857,000 remained available and authorized for repurchases.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,261,584,000 as of December 31, 2023, a $240,427,000 increase from the balance as of December 31, 2022.
Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | (Decrease) Increase in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 648,152 | $ | 798,944 | $ | (150,792) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (128,788) | (906,864) | 778,076 | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (278,937) | (801,274) | 522,337 | |||||||
| $ | 240,427 | $ | (909,194) | $ | 1,149,621 |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from rental revenues and operating distributions from our unconsolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by operating activities of $648,152,000 was comprised of $673,731,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $172,873,000 and return of capital from real estate fund investments of $1,861,000, and a net decrease of $25,579,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Summary of Cash Flows - continued
Investing Activities
Net cash flow used in investing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash used in investing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Development costs and construction in progress | $ | (552,701) | $ | (737,999) | $ | 185,298 | ||||
| Proceeds from maturities of U.S. Treasury bills | 468,598 | 597,499 | (128,901) | |||||||
| Additions to real estate | (211,899) | (159,796) | (52,103) | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of real estate | 123,519 | 373,264 | (249,745) | |||||||
| Proceeds from repayment of participation in 150 West 34th Street mortgage loan | 105,000 | — | 105,000 | |||||||
| Investments in partially owned entities | (57,297) | (33,172) | (24,125) | |||||||
| Acquisitions of real estate and other | (33,145) | (3,000) | (30,145) | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 24,484 | 88,019 | (63,535) | |||||||
| Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 18,869 | 34,417 | (15,548) | |||||||
| Deconsolidation of cash and restricted cash held by a previously consolidated entity | (14,216) | — | (14,216) | |||||||
| Purchase of U.S. Treasury bills | — | (1,066,096) | 1,066,096 | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (128,788) | $ | (906,864) | $ | 778,076 |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | $ | (148,000) | $ | (1,251,373) | $ | 1,103,373 | ||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 132,701 | 5,609 | 127,092 | |||||||
| Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | (129,066) | (406,562) | 277,496 | |||||||
| Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (62,116) | (62,116) | — | |||||||
| Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (38,970) | (84,699) | 45,729 | |||||||
| Repurchase of common shares/Class A units owned by Vornado | (29,183) | — | (29,183) | |||||||
| Deferred financing costs | (4,424) | (32,706) | 28,282 | |||||||
| Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 146 | 885 | (739) | |||||||
| Repurchase of shares/Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (25) | (85) | 60 | |||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | — | 1,029,773 | (1,029,773) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (278,937) | $ | (801,274) | $ | 522,337 |
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Dividends
We anticipate that our common share dividend policy for 2024 will be to pay one common share dividend in the fourth quarter. If Vornado’s Board of Trustees were to declare a dividend consistent with our aggregate 2023 common dividend of $0.675, the Operating Partnership would be required to distribute (i) approximately $129,000,000 of cash to Vornado for distribution to its common shareholders and (ii) $11,475,000 of cash to third party Class A unitholders. Additionally, during 2024, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on outstanding preferred shares.
Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2023, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes, our unsecured revolving credit facilities and our unsecured term loan.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2023 is presented below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2023 | ||||
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| Consolidated debt: | Balance | WeightedAverageInterest Rate(1) | |||
| Fixed rate(2) | $ | 6,993,200 | 3.50% | ||
| Variable rate(3) | 1,311,415 | 6.26% | |||
| Total | 8,304,615 | 3.94% | |||
| Deferred financing costs, net and other | (53,163) | ||||
| Total, net | $ | 8,251,452 |
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(1)Represents the interest rate in effect as of period end based on the appropriate reference rate as of the contractual reset date plus contractual spread, adjusted for hedging instruments, as applicable.
(2)Includes variable rate debt with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap arrangements and the $950,000 1290 Avenue of the Americas mortgage loan which is subject to a 1.00% SOFR interest rate cap arrangement.
(3)Includes variable rate mortgages subject to interest rate cap arrangements, except for the 1290 Avenue of the Americas mortgage loan discussed above. As of December 31, 2023, $1,034,119 of our variable rate debt is subject to interest rate cap arrangements. The interest rate cap arrangements have a weighted average strike rate of 4.50% and a weighted average remaining term of 10 months.
During 2024 and 2025, $169,815,000 and $1,329,800,000, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures, assuming the exercise of as-of-right extension options. We may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2023 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | Less than 1 Year | 1 – 3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | Thereafter | |||||||||||||
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| Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 6,694,477 | $ | 432,580 | $ | 1,864,750 | $ | 4,021,303 | $ | 375,844 | ||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2025 | 466,406 | 15,750 | 450,656 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 420,831 | 8,600 | 412,231 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 438,324 | 11,900 | 23,800 | 23,800 | 378,824 | |||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loan | 942,964 | 39,400 | 71,244 | 832,320 | — | |||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities | 663,887 | 22,601 | 45,141 | 596,145 | — | |||||||||||||
| Total contractual principal(1) and interest(2) repayments | $ | 9,626,889 | $ | 530,831 | $ | 2,867,822 | $ | 5,473,568 | $ | 754,668 |
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(1)Based on the contractual maturity of our loans, including as-of-right extension options, as of December 31, 2023.
(2)Estimated interest for variable rate debt based on the Term SOFR curve available as of December 31, 2023.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2024, we expect to incur $250,000,000 of capital expenditures for our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries typically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contribution from us.
Development and Redevelopment Projects and Opportunities
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
PENN District
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $638,959,000 has been expended as of December 31, 2023.
Hotel Pennsylvania Site
Demolition of the existing building was completed in the third quarter of 2023.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $47,424,000 has been expended as of December 31, 2023.
Sunset Pier 94 Studios
On August 28, 2023, we, together with HPP/BX, formed a joint venture to develop Sunset Pier 94 Studios, a 266,000 square foot purpose-built studio campus in Manhattan. We own a 49.9% equity interest in the joint venture. The development cost of the project is estimated to be $350,000,000, which will be funded with $183,200,000 of construction financing and $166,800,000 of equity contributions. Our share of equity contributions will be funded by (i) our $40,000,000 Pier 94 leasehold interest contribution and (ii) $34,000,000 of cash contributions, which are net of an estimated $9,000,000 for our share of development fees and reimbursement for overhead costs incurred by us. HPP/BX will fund 100% of cash contributions until such time that its capital account is equal to Vornado’s, after which equity will be funded in accordance with each partner’s respective ownership interest. We have funded $7,994,000 of cash contributions as of December 31, 2023. For further information about this transaction, see page 38, Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
350 Park Avenue
On January 24, 2023, we and the Rudin family (“Rudin”) completed agreements with Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC (“Citadel”) and with an affiliate of Kenneth C. Griffin, Citadel’s Founder and CEO (“KG”), for a series of transactions relating to 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street. In connection therewith, we entered into a joint venture with Rudin (the “Vornado/Rudin JV”) that purchased 39 East 51st Street for $40,000,000, funded on a 50/50 basis by Vornado and Rudin. 39 East 51st Street will be combined with 350 Park Avenue and 40 East 52nd Street to create a premier development site (the “Site”). From October 2024 to June 2030, KG will have the option to either (i) acquire a 60% interest in a joint venture with the Vornado/Rudin JV (with Vornado having an effective 36% interest in the entity) to build a new 1,700,000 square foot office tower, valuing the Site at $1.2 billion or (ii) purchase the Site for $1.4 billion ($1.085 billion to Vornado). From October 2024 to September 2030, the Vornado/Rudin JV will have the option to put the Site to KG for $1.2 billion ($900,000,000 to Vornado). For further information about this transaction and the options available to each of the parties, see page 37, Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
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Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2024, $71,015,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent and accruals for ground rent resets yet to be determined (see below). For 2025 and thereafter, we have $2,419,492,000 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
Our future lease payments disclosed above include payments for our PENN 1 ground lease based on an amount estimated in January 2022, when we exercised the second of three 25-year renewal options. The first renewal period commenced June 2023 and, together with the second option exercise, extends the lease term through June 2073. The ground lease is subject to fair market value resets at each 25-year renewal period. The rent reset process for the June 2023 renewal period is currently ongoing and the timing is uncertain. The final fair market value determination may be materially higher or lower than our January 2022 estimate.
Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $275,000,000, increased from $250,000,000 effective June 20, 2023, includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $2,112,753 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including the Farley Condominiums) maintain insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
In July 2018, we leased 78,000 square feet at 345 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, to a subsidiary of Regus PLC, for an initial term of 15 years. The obligations under the lease were guaranteed by Regus PLC in an amount of up to $90,000,000. The tenant purported to terminate the lease prior to space delivery. We commenced a suit on October 23, 2019 seeking to enforce the lease and the guaranty. On May 11, 2021, the court issued a final statement of decision in our favor and on January 31, 2023, the Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision. On October 9, 2020, the successor to Regus PLC filed for bankruptcy in Luxembourg. In April 2023, we entered into a settlement with affiliates of the successor to Regus PLC, pursuant to which we agreed to discontinue all legal proceedings against the Regus PLC successor and its affiliates in exchange for a payment to us of $21,350,000, which is included in “rental revenues” on our consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2023, of which $6,405,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest.
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We may, from time to time, enter into guarantees including, but not limited to, payment guarantees to lenders of unconsolidated joint ventures for tax purposes, completion guarantees for development and redevelopment projects, and guarantees to fund leasing costs. These agreements terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified obligations or repayment of the underlying loans. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees is approximately $1,230,000,000, primarily comprised of payment guarantees for the mortgage loans secured by 640 Fifth Avenue, 7 West 34th Street, and 435 Seventh Avenue and the completion guarantee provided to the lender of Pier 94 JV. Other than these loans, our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us.
As of December 31, 2023, $30,233,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for increased interest rates in the event of a decline in the credit rating assigned to our senior unsecured notes. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related Companies ("Related")) developed and owns the Farley Building. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic Tax Credit Investor partner. Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2023, the Tax Credit Investor has made $205,068,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As of December 31, 2023, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $91,372,000.
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Funds From Operations
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. The Company also uses FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of period-to-period FFO, as one of several criteria to determine performance-based compensation for senior management. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 13 – Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 43,378 | $ | (408,615) | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 0.23 | $ | (2.13) | ||
| FFO adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 385,608 | $ | 456,920 | ||
| Real estate impairment losses | 22,831 | (1) | 19,098 | |||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (53,305) | (58,751) | ||||
| Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income (loss) of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | 108,088 | 130,647 | ||||
| Net gain on sale of real estate | (16,545) | (169) | ||||
| Real estate impairment losses | 50,458 | (2) | 576,390 | |||
| 497,135 | 1,124,135 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (38,363) | (77,912) | ||||
| FFO adjustments, net | $ | 458,772 | $ | 1,046,223 | ||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders | $ | 502,150 | $ | 637,608 | ||
| Convertible preferred share dividends | 1,642 | 1,320 | ||||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 503,792 | $ | 638,928 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 2.59 | $ | 3.30 | ||
| Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 191,005 | 191,775 | ||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||
| Convertible securities | 2,468 | 1,545 | ||||
| Share-based payment awards | 851 | 250 | ||||
| Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 194,324 | 193,570 |
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(1)Net of $22,176 attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)Includes a $21,114 impairment loss on advances made for our interest in a joint venture, resulting from a decline in the value of the underlying building.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000899689-23-000010.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
| Page Number | |
|---|---|
| Overview | 34 |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | 40 |
| Net Operating Income At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 | 41 |
| Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to December 31, 2021 | 44 |
| Related Party Transactions | 48 |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 49 |
| Funds From Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 | 55 |
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2020, including year-to-year comparisons between 2021 and 2020, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., (the “Operating Partnership”) a Delaware limited partnership. Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 92% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2022. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2022:
| Total Return(1) | ||||||||
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| Vornado | Office REIT | MSCI | ||||||
| Three-month | (8.1 | %) | (1.5 | %) | 5.2 | % | ||
| One-year | (46.7 | %) | (37.6 | %) | (24.5 | %) | ||
| Three-year | (62.7 | %) | (37.9 | %) | (0.2 | %) | ||
| Five-year | (64.7 | %) | (30.3 | %) | 19.9 | % | ||
| Ten-year | (45.6 | %) | 10.7 | % | 87.3 | % |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of whom may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, affected by the increase in interest rates and inflation and the continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and other uncertainties including the potential for an economic downturn. These factors could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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Year Ended December 31, 2022 Financial Results Summary
Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $408,615,000, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common shareholders of $101,086,000, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021. The years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 include certain items that impact net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased net loss attributable to common shareholders by $535,083,000, or $2.79 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022 and increased net income attributable to common shareholders by $12,933,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $638,928,000, or $3.30 per diluted share, compared to $571,074,000, or $2.97 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021. The years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO by $30,036,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022 and increased FFO by $21,211,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following table reconciles the difference between our net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and our net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Certain expense (income) items that impact net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||
| Non-cash real estate impairment losses on wholly owned and partially owned assets | $ | 595,488 | $ | 7,880 | ||
| Hotel Pennsylvania loss (primarily accelerated building depreciation expense) | 71,087 | 29,472 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (62,685) | (15,315) | ||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units and ancillary amenities | (35,858) | (44,607) | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in The Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 13,665 | 10,868 | ||||
| Refund of New York City transfer taxes related to the April 2019 transfer to Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV | (13,613) | — | ||||
| Other | 7,289 | (2,436) | ||||
| 575,373 | (14,138) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (40,290) | 1,205 | ||||
| Total of certain expense (income) items that impact net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 535,083 | $ | (12,933) |
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The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 CPS condominium units and ancillary amenities | $ | (35,858) | $ | (44,607) | ||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (17,372) | (643) | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in The Farley Building (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 13,665 | 10,868 | ||||
| Other | 7,289 | 12,026 | ||||
| (32,276) | (22,356) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | 2,240 | 1,145 | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | (30,036) | $ | (21,211) |
Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share
The percentage increase in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street are below.
| Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021: | Total | New York | theMART(1) | 555 California Street | ||||||||
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| Same store NOI at share % increase | 7.1 | % | 3.5 | % | 64.2 | % | 2.7 | % | ||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase | 9.0 | % | 5.0 | % | 58.0 | % | 13.3 | % |
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(1)Increase primarily due to (i) prior period accrual adjustments recorded in 2022 related to changes in the tax-assessed value and property tax rate of theMART and (ii) an increase in tradeshow activity in 2022 compared to 2021.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net (loss) income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Dispositions
220 CPS
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we closed on the sale of three condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $88,019,000 resulting in a financial statement net gain of $41,874,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $6,016,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income. From inception to December 31, 2022, we have closed on the sale of 109 units and ancillary amenities for net proceeds of $3,094,915,000 resulting in financial statement net gains of $1,159,129,000. As of December 31, 2022, we are 97% sold.
SoHo Properties
On January 13, 2022, we sold two Manhattan retail properties located at 478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street for $84,500,000 and realized net proceeds of $81,399,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $551,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
Center Building (33-00 Northern Boulevard)
On June 17, 2022, we sold the Center Building, an eight-story 498,000 square foot office building located at 33‑00 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, New York, for $172,750,000. We realized net proceeds of $58,946,000 after repayment of the existing $100,000,000 mortgage loan and closing costs. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $15,213,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
484-486 Broadway
On December 15, 2022, we sold 484-486 Broadway, a 30,000 square foot retail and residential building for $23,520,000, and realized net proceeds of $22,430,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $2,919,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
40 Fulton Street
On December 21, 2022, we sold 40 Fulton Street, a 251,000 square foot Manhattan office and retail building, for $101,000,000, and realized net proceeds of $96,566,000. In connection with the sale, we recognized a net gain of $31,876,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income.
Financings
100 West 33rd Street
On June 15, 2022, we completed a $480,000,000 refinancing of 100 West 33rd Street, a 1.1 million square foot building comprised of 859,000 square feet of office space and 255,000 square feet of retail space. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 1.65% (5.96% as of December 31, 2022) through March 2024, increasing to SOFR plus 1.85% thereafter. The interest rate on the loan was swapped to a fixed rate of 5.06% through March 2024, and 5.26% through June 2027. The loan matures in June 2027, with two one-year extension options subject to debt service coverage ratio and loan-to-value tests. The loan replaces the previous $580,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.55% and was scheduled to mature in April 2024.
770 Broadway
On June 28, 2022, we completed a $700,000,000 refinancing of 770 Broadway, a 1.2 million square foot Class A Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a rate of SOFR plus 2.25% (6.48% as of December 31, 2022) and matures in July 2024 with three one-year extension options (July 2027 as fully extended). The interest rate on the loan was swapped to a fixed rate of 4.98% through July 2027. The loan replaces the previous $700,000,000 loan that bore interest at SOFR plus 1.86% and was scheduled to mature in July 2022.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On June 30, 2022, we amended and extended one of our two revolving credit facilities. The $1.25 billion amended facility bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.15% (5.47% as of December 31, 2022). The term of the facility was extended from March 2024 to December 2027, as fully extended. The facility fee is 25 basis points. On August 16, 2022, the interest rate on the $575,000,000 drawn on the facility was swapped to a fixed interest rate of 3.88% through August 2027. Our other $1.25 billion revolving credit facility matures in April 2026, as fully extended, and bears a rate of SOFR plus 1.19% with a facility fee of 25 basis points.
Unsecured Term Loan
On June 30, 2022, we extended our $800,000,000 unsecured term loan from February 2024 to December 2027. The extended loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.30% (5.62% as of December 31, 2022) and is currently swapped to a fixed rate of 4.05%.
330 West 34th Street land owner joint venture
On August 18, 2022, the joint venture that owns the fee interest in the 330 West 34th Street land, in which we have a 34.8% interest, completed a $100,000,000 refinancing. The interest-only loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.55% and matures in September 2032. In connection with the refinancing, we realized net proceeds of $10,500,000. The loan replaces the previous $50,150,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.71%.
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Financings - continued
697-703 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV)
On December 21, 2022, the 697-703 Fifth Avenue $450,000,000 non-recourse mortgage loan matured and was not repaid, at which time the lenders declared an event of default. During December 2022, $29,000,000 of property-level funds were applied by the lenders against the principal balance resulting in a $421,000,000 loan balance as of December 31, 2022. The loan bears default interest at the Prime Rate plus 1.00% (8.50% as of December 31, 2022). The Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV is in negotiations with the lenders regarding a restructuring but there can be no assurance as to the timing and ultimate resolution of these negotiations. We do not believe that the resolution of these negotiations will result in further impairment losses on our investment in the Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV.
Interest Rate Hedging Activities
We entered into the following interest rate swap arrangements during the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on our consolidated hedging instruments.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Notional Amount | All-In Swapped Rate | Swap Expiration Date | Variable Rate Spread | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 770 Broadway mortgage loan | $ | 700,000 | 4.98% | 07/27 | S+225 | |||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facility | 575,000 | 3.88% | 08/27 | S+115 | ||||||
| Unsecured term loan(1) | 50,000 | 4.04% | 08/27 | S+130 | ||||||
| Unsecured term loan (effective 10/23)(1) | 500,000 | 4.39% | 10/26 | S+130 | ||||||
| 100 West 33rd Street mortgage loan | 480,000 | 5.06% | 06/27 | S+165 | ||||||
| 888 Seventh Avenue mortgage loan(2) | 200,000 | 4.76% | 09/27 | S+180 |
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(1)On February 7, 2023, we entered into a forward interest rate swap arrangement for $150,000 of the $800,000 unsecured term loan. The unsecured term loan, which matures in December 2027, is subject to various interest rate swap arrangements through August 2027, see below for details:
| Swapped Balance | All-In Swapped Rate | Unswapped Balance (bears interest at S+130) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through 10/23 | $ | 800,000 | 4.05% | $ | — | ||||
| 10/23 through 7/25 | 700,000 | 4.53% | 100,000 | ||||||
| 7/25 through 10/26 | 550,000 | 4.36% | 250,000 | ||||||
| 10/26 through 8/27 | 50,000 | 4.04% | 750,000 |
(2)The remaining $77,800 amortizing mortgage loan balance bears interest at a floating rate of SOFR plus 1.80%.
Leasing Activity For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
•894,000 square feet of New York Office space (753,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $84.51 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 8.9 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 498,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 9.0% and positive 5.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $11.84 per square foot per annum, or 14.0% of initial rent.
•111,000 square feet of New York Retail space (100,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $266.25 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 11.6 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 42,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 38.3% and negative 34.2%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $22.68 per square foot per annum, or 8.5% of initial rent.
•299,000 square feet at theMART (all at share) at an initial rent of $52.40 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 7.2 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 244,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 4.8% and negative 5.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.48 per square foot per annum, or 20.0% of initial rent.
•210,000 square feet at 555 California Street (147,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $96.40 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.9 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 135,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 24.3% and positive 13.6%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.15 per square foot per annum, or 7.4% of initial rent.
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Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2022
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 30 | (1) | 18,724 | 16,028 | 91.9 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 56 | (1) | 2,289 | 1,851 | 74.4 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,976 units(2) | 6 | (1) | 1,499 | 766 | 96.7 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 6 | 2,241 | 726 | 96.4 | % | (2) | ||||||
| 24,753 | 19,371 | 90.4 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| theMART | 4 | 3,635 | 3,626 | 81.6 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,819 | 1,273 | 94.7 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,532 | 1,197 | 92.6 | % | |||||||
| 7,986 | 6,096 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet at December 31, 2022 | 32,739 | 25,467 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2021
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 32 | (1) | 19,442 | 16,757 | 92.2 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 60 | (1) | 2,267 | 1,825 | 80.7 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,986 units(2) | 8 | (1) | 1,518 | 785 | 97.0 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 6 | 2,218 | 719 | 95.6 | % | (2) | ||||||
| 25,445 | 20,086 | 91.3 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| theMART | 4 | 3,692 | 3,683 | 88.9 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,818 | 1,273 | 93.8 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,489 | 1,154 | 92.8 | % | |||||||
| 7,999 | 6,110 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet at December 31, 2021 | 33,444 | 26,196 |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 71 and 76 total New York properties as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For our unconsolidated partially owned entities, we consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary during our intended holding period. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized non-cash impairment losses totaling $595,488,000, net of noncontrolling interests of $6,822,000, on certain wholly owned and partially owned assets. See Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities and Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details.
Impairment analyses are based on information available at the time the analyses are prepared. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding future rental revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures, discount rates and capitalization rates which could differ materially from actual results.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, the impact of COVID-19 on tenants’ businesses, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,799,995 | $ | 1,449,442 | $ | 350,553 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (873,911) | (716,148) | (157,763) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 926,084 | 733,294 | 192,790 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (70,029) | (45,566) | (24,463) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 305,993 | 293,780 | 12,213 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,162,048 | 981,508 | 180,540 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (10,980) | (18,509) | 7,529 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 962,999 | $ | 188,069 |
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | $ | 1,257,599 | $ | 331,611 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (797,315) | (626,386) | (170,929) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | 631,213 | 160,682 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | (38,980) | (30,405) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | 300,721 | 10,137 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,033,368 | 892,954 | 140,414 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | (1,188) | 2,506 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | $ | 891,766 | $ | 142,920 |
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 718,686 | $ | 677,167 | ||
| Retail | 205,753 | 173,363 | ||||
| Residential | 19,600 | 17,783 | ||||
| Alexander's | 37,469 | 37,318 | ||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | — | (12,677) | ||||
| Total New York | 981,508 | 892,954 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| theMART(2) | 96,906 | 58,909 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 65,692 | 64,826 | ||||
| Other investments | 17,942 | 16,679 | ||||
| Total Other | 180,540 | 140,414 | ||||
| NOI at share | $ | 1,162,048 | $ | 1,033,368 |
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See notes below.
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office | $ | 715,407 | $ | 686,507 | ||
| Retail | 188,846 | 160,801 | ||||
| Residential | 18,214 | 16,656 | ||||
| Alexander's | 40,532 | 40,525 | ||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | — | (12,723) | ||||
| Total New York | 962,999 | 891,766 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| theMART(2) | 101,912 | 64,389 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 67,813 | 60,680 | ||||
| Other investments | 18,344 | 17,851 | ||||
| Total Other | 188,069 | 142,920 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 1,034,686 |
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(1)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the Hotel Pennsylvania site.
(2)Increase primarily due to (i) prior period accrual adjustments recorded in 2022 related to changes in the tax-assessed value and property tax rate of theMART and (ii) an increase in tradeshow activity in 2022 compared to 2021.
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Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Below is a reconciliation of net (loss) income to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (382,612) | $ | 207,553 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 504,502 | 412,347 | ||||
| General and administrative expense | 133,731 | 134,545 | ||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 31,722 | 13,815 | ||||
| Loss (income) from partially owned entities | 461,351 | (130,517) | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments | (3,541) | (11,066) | ||||
| Interest and other investment income, net | (19,869) | (4,612) | ||||
| Interest and debt expense | 279,765 | 231,096 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (100,625) | (50,770) | ||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 21,660 | (10,496) | ||||
| NOI from partially owned entities | 305,993 | 310,858 | ||||
| NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (70,029) | (69,385) | ||||
| NOI at share | 1,162,048 | 1,033,368 | ||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | (10,980) | 1,318 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 1,034,686 |
NOI At Share by Region
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Region: | |||||
| New York City metropolitan area | 86 | % | 88 | % | |
| Chicago, IL | 8 | % | 6 | % | |
| San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | 6 | % | |
| 100 | % | 100 | % |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to December 31, 2021
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,799,995,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1,589,210,000 in the prior year, an increase of $210,785,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Rental revenues: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 10,750 | $ | 10,750 | $ | — | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 69,357 | 69,357 | — | |||||||
| Trade shows(1) | 13,187 | — | 13,187 | |||||||
| Same store operations | 89,860 | 90,840 | (980) | |||||||
| 183,154 | 170,947 | 12,207 | ||||||||
| Fee and other income: | ||||||||||
| BMS cleaning fees | 17,893 | 19,639 | (1,746) | |||||||
| Management and leasing fees | (686) | (532) | (154) | |||||||
| Other income | 10,424 | 1,789 | 8,635 | |||||||
| 27,631 | 20,896 | 6,735 | ||||||||
| Total increase in revenues | $ | 210,785 | $ | 191,843 | $ | 18,942 |
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See notes below.
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,534,249,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $1,367,869,000 in the prior year, an increase of $166,380,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Operating: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 1,555 | $ | 1,555 | $ | — | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | 28,652 | 27,804 | 848 | |||||||
| Non-reimbursable expenses | 27,555 | 28,685 | (1,130) | |||||||
| Trade shows(1) | 2,607 | — | 2,607 | |||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(2) | (12,677) | (12,677) | — | |||||||
| BMS expenses | 16,312 | 18,058 | (1,746) | |||||||
| Same store operations | 12,592 | 26,337 | (13,745) | |||||||
| 76,596 | 89,762 | (13,166) | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 63,366 | 63,366 | — | |||||||
| Development and redevelopment | 32,823 | 32,823 | — | |||||||
| Same store operations | (4,034) | (4,932) | 898 | |||||||
| 92,155 | 91,257 | 898 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (814) | (2,143) | 1,329 | |||||||
| Benefit from deferred compensation plan liability | (19,464) | — | (19,464) | |||||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 17,907 | 12,819 | (3) | 5,088 | ||||||
| Total increase (decrease) in expenses | $ | 166,380 | $ | 191,695 | $ | (25,315) |
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(1)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(2)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the Hotel Pennsylvania site.
(3)Primarily due to an increase in impairment losses on wholly owned street retail assets ($19,098 in 2022 and $7,880 in 2021).
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to December 31, 2021 - continued
(Loss) Income from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of (loss) income from partially owned entities.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2022 | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Our share of net (loss) income: | ||||||||
| Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | ||||||||
| Non-cash impairment loss(1) | 51.5% | $ | (489,859) | $ | — | |||
| Equity in net income | 55,248 | 47,144 | ||||||
| Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | 37,416 | 37,416 | ||||||
| (397,195) | 84,560 | |||||||
| Partially owned office buildings(2) | Various | (110,261) | 6,384 | |||||
| Alexander's(3) | 32.4% | 22,973 | 40,121 | |||||
| Other investments(4) | Various | 23,132 | (548) | |||||
| $ | (461,351) | $ | 130,517 |
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(1)See Note 5 - Investments in Partially Owned Entities to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
(2)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others. 2022 includes a $93,353 impairment loss on our investment in 650 Madison Avenue.
(3)2021 includes our $11,620 share of net gain on the sale of the Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc., and our $2,956 share of net gain on the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others. 2022 includes $17,185 of net gains from dispositions of two investments.
Income from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income from the Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (“the Fund”) and the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Joint Venture.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Previously recorded unrealized loss on exited investments | $ | 59,396 | $ | — | ||
| Realized (loss) income on exited investments | (54,255) | 1,364 | ||||
| Net unrealized (loss) income on held investments | (7,730) | 3,257 | ||||
| Net investment income | 6,130 | 6,445 | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments | 3,541 | 11,066 | ||||
| Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (1,870) | (7,309) | ||||
| Income from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 1,671 | $ | 3,757 |
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income, net.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 7,553 | $ | 284 | ||
| Amortization of discount on investments in U.S. Treasury bills | 7,075 | — | ||||
| Interest on loans receivable | 5,006 | 2,517 | ||||
| Other, net | 235 | 1,811 | ||||
| $ | 19,869 | $ | 4,612 |
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Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $279,765,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $231,096,000 in the prior year, an increase of $48,669,000. This was primarily due to (i) $52,926,000 of higher interest expense resulting from higher average interest rates on our variable rate loans, and (ii) $19,235,000 of lower capitalized interest and debt expense, partially offset by (iii) $23,729,000 of lower interest expense relating to defeasance costs, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas in 2021.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $100,625,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily consists of (i) $41,874,000 from the sale of three condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 CPS, (ii) $31,876,000 from the sale of 40 Fulton Street, (iii) $15,213,000 from the sale of Center Building located at 33-00 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, New York, (iv) $13,613,000 from the refund of New York City real property transfer tax paid in connection with the April 2019 Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV transaction, and (v) $2,919,000 from the sale of 484-486 Broadway. Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets of $50,770,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily consists of net gains from the sale of condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 CPS.
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
Income tax expense was $21,660,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a benefit of $10,496,000 in the prior year, an increase in expense of $32,156,000. This was primarily due to (i) additional expense in 2022 from book to tax differences on on our investment in The Farley Building and (ii) a higher tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries in 2021 compared to 2022.
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $5,737,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $24,014,000 in the prior year, a decrease in income of $29,751,000. This resulted primarily from a net loss in 2022 subject to allocation to the noncontrolling interests of our non-wholly owned consolidated subsidiaries compared to net income in 2021.
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $30,376,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $7,540,000 in the prior year, a decrease in income of $37,916,000. This resulted primarily from a net loss in 2022 subject to allocation to third party Class A unitholders compared to net income in 2021.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $62,116,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $65,880,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $3,764,000.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $62,231,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $66,035,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $3,804,000.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
Preferred share/unit issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $9,033,000 representing the previously capitalized issuance costs which were expensed upon calling for redemption of all the outstanding Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units in September 2021.
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Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | theMART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
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| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,162,048 | $ | 981,508 | $ | 96,906 | $ | 65,692 | $ | 17,942 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (13,370) | (13,370) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (9,494) | (9,494) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (69,779) | (69,779) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (26,701) | (8,557) | (202) | — | (17,942) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,042,704 | $ | 880,308 | $ | 96,704 | $ | 65,692 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,033,368 | $ | 892,954 | $ | 58,909 | $ | 64,826 | $ | 16,679 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (13,512) | (13,512) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (31,291) | (30,443) | — | (848) | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,677 | 12,677 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (27,774) | (11,095) | — | — | (16,679) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 973,468 | $ | 850,581 | $ | 58,909 | $ | 63,978 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase in same store NOI at share | $ | 69,236 | $ | 29,727 | $ | 37,795 | $ | 1,714 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase in same store NOI at share | 7.1 | % | 3.5 | % | 64.2 | % | 2.7 | % | — | % |
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Same Store Net Operating Income At Share - continued
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | theMART | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
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| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,151,068 | $ | 962,999 | $ | 101,912 | $ | 67,813 | $ | 18,344 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (10,111) | (10,111) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (8,719) | (8,719) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (47,846) | (47,846) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (28,211) | (9,665) | (202) | — | (18,344) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,056,181 | $ | 886,658 | $ | 101,710 | $ | 67,813 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,034,686 | $ | 891,766 | $ | 64,389 | $ | 60,680 | $ | 17,851 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (13,469) | (13,469) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (32,453) | (31,605) | — | (848) | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,723 | 12,723 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (32,789) | (14,938) | — | — | (17,851) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 968,698 | $ | 844,477 | $ | 64,389 | $ | 59,832 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 87,483 | $ | 42,181 | $ | 37,321 | $ | 7,981 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 9.0 | % | 5.0 | % | 58.0 | % | 13.3 | % | — | % |
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders, distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2022, we have $3.4 billion of liquidity comprised of $1.0 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, $472 million of investments in U.S. Treasury bills and $1.9 billion available on our $2.5 billion revolving credit facilities. The ongoing challenges posed by the increase in interest rates and inflation and the continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,021,157,000 at December 31, 2022, a $909,194,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2021.
Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 798,944 | $ | 761,806 | $ | 37,138 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (906,864) | (532,347) | (374,517) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (801,274) | (29,477) | (771,797) |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from rental revenues and operating distributions from our non-consolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities of $798,944,000 was comprised of $711,610,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $184,501,000 and return of capital from real estate fund investments of $5,141,000, and a net increase of $87,334,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Investing Activities
Net cash flow used in investing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash used in investing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | (Decrease) Increase in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Purchase of U.S. Treasury bills | $ | (1,066,096) | $ | — | $ | (1,066,096) | ||||
| Development costs and construction in progress | (737,999) | (585,940) | (152,059) | |||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of U.S. Treasury bills | 597,499 | — | 597,499 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of real estate | 373,264 | 100,024 | 273,240 | |||||||
| Additions to real estate | (159,796) | (149,461) | (10,335) | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of condominium units and ancillary amenities at 220 Central Park South | 88,019 | 137,404 | (49,385) | |||||||
| Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 34,417 | 106,005 | (71,588) | |||||||
| Investments in partially owned entities | (33,172) | (14,997) | (18,175) | |||||||
| Acquisitions of real estate and other | (3,000) | (3,000) | — | |||||||
| Acquisition of additional 45.0% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (inclusive of $5,806 of prorations and net working capital and net of $39,370 of cash and restricted cash balances consolidated upon acquisition) | — | (123,936) | 123,936 | |||||||
| Proceeds from repayments of loan receivables | — | 1,554 | (1,554) | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (906,864) | $ | (532,347) | $ | (374,517) |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | $ | (1,251,373) | $ | (1,584,243) | $ | 332,870 | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 1,029,773 | 3,248,007 | (2,218,234) | |||||||
| Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | (406,562) | (406,109) | (453) | |||||||
| Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (84,699) | (190,876) | 106,177 | |||||||
| Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (62,116) | (65,880) | 3,764 | |||||||
| Debt issuance costs | (32,706) | (51,184) | 18,478 | |||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 5,609 | 4,052 | 1,557 | |||||||
| Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 885 | 899 | (14) | |||||||
| Repurchase of shares/Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (85) | (1,567) | 1,482 | |||||||
| Purchase of marketable securities in connection with defeasance of mortgage payable | — | (973,729) | 973,729 | |||||||
| Redemption of preferred shares/units | — | (300,000) | 300,000 | |||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares/units | — | 291,153 | (291,153) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (801,274) | $ | (29,477) | $ | (771,797) |
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Dividends
On January 18, 2023, Vornado declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.375 per share (an indicated annual rate of $1.50 per common share). This dividend, if declared by the Board of Trustees for all of 2023, would require the Operating Partnership to distribute (i) approximately $288,000,000 of cash to Vornado for distribution to its common shareholders and (ii) $22,000,000 of cash to third party Class A unitholders. Additionally, during 2023, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on outstanding preferred shares.
Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB-. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2022, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes, our unsecured revolving credit facilities and our unsecured term loan.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 is presented below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
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| Consolidated debt: | Balance | WeightedAverageInterest Rate(1) | Balance | WeightedAverageInterest Rate(1) | |||||||
| Fixed rate | $ | 6,145,000 | 3.59% | $ | 4,140,000 | 3.06% | |||||
| Variable rate | 2,307,615 | 5.67% | 4,534,215 | 1.59% | |||||||
| Total | 8,452,615 | 4.16% | 8,674,215 | 2.29% | |||||||
| Deferred financing costs, net and other | (63,572) | (58,268) | |||||||||
| Total, net | $ | 8,389,043 | $ | 8,615,947 |
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(1)Represents the interest rate in effect as of period end based on the appropriate reference rate as of the contractual reset date plus contractual spread, adjusted for hedging instruments, as applicable.
During 2023 and 2024, $21,600,000 and $396,415,000, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures, assuming the exercise of as-of-right extension options. We may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2022 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2022 is as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | Less than 1 Year | 1 – 3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | Thereafter | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 7,125,211 | $ | 285,403 | $ | 1,788,462 | $ | 2,451,226 | $ | 2,600,120 | ||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2025 | 482,156 | 15,750 | 466,406 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 429,431 | 8,600 | 17,200 | 403,631 | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 450,224 | 11,900 | 23,800 | 23,800 | 390,724 | |||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loan | 976,841 | 34,700 | 73,162 | 868,979 | — | |||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities | 686,833 | 22,598 | 45,258 | 618,977 | — | |||||||||||||
| Total contractual principal(1) and interest(2) repayments | $ | 10,150,696 | $ | 378,951 | $ | 2,414,288 | $ | 4,366,613 | $ | 2,990,844 |
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(1)Based on the contractual maturity of our loans, including as-of-right extension options, as of December 31, 2022.
(2)Estimated interest for variable rate debt based on the 1-month LIBOR or Term SOFR curve available as of December 31, 2022.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2023, we expect to incur $250,000,000 of capital expenditures for our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries typically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contribution from us.
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
PENN District
The Farley Building
Our 95% joint venture (5% is owned by the Related Companies ("Related")) is completing the development of The Farley Building, which includes approximately 846,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 116,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $1,111,493,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2022.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,546,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"). Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. is performing the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $396,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost of our PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000, of which $375,810,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2022.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $393,126,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2022.
Hotel Pennsylvania Site
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $41,776,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2022.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District and 350 Park Avenue.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2023, $46,847,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent. For 2024 and thereafter, we have $2,509,517,000 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
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Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,774,525 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including the Farley Condominiums) maintain insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
In July 2018, we leased 78,000 square feet at 345 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, to a subsidiary of Regus PLC, for an initial term of 15 years. The obligations under the lease were guaranteed by Regus PLC in an amount of up to $90,000,000. The tenant purported to terminate the lease prior to space delivery. We commenced a suit on October 23, 2019 seeking to enforce the lease and the guaranty. On May 11, 2021, the court issued a final statement of decision in our favor and on January 31, 2023, the Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s decision. On October 9, 2020, the successor to Regus PLC filed for bankruptcy in Luxembourg. We are actively pursuing claims relating to the guaranty against the successor to Regus PLC and its parent in Luxembourg and other jurisdictions.
Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us, except for the mortgage loans secured by 640 Fifth Avenue, 7 West 34th Street and 435 Seventh Avenue, which we guaranteed and therefore are part of our tax basis. In certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. In addition, we have guaranteed the rent and payments in lieu of real estate taxes due to ESD, an entity of New York State, for The Farley Building. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $1,553,000,000.
As of December 31, 2022, $15,273,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB- (our current ratings). Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
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Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related) is completing the development of The Farley Building. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic Tax Credit Investor partner (the "Tax Credit Investor"). Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2022, the Tax Credit Investor has made $92,400,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As investment manager of the Fund we are entitled to an incentive allocation after the limited partners have received a preferred return on their invested capital. The incentive allocation is subject to catch-up and clawback provisions. Accordingly, based on the December 31, 2022 fair value of the Fund assets, at liquidation we would be required to make a $26,400,000 payment to the limited partners, net of amounts owed to us, representing a clawback of previously paid incentive allocations, which would have no income statement impact as it was previously accrued.
As of December 31, 2022, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $10,300,000.
As of December 31, 2022, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $409,000,000.
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Funds From Operations
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. The Company also uses FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of period-to-period FFO, as one of several criteria to determine performance-based compensation for senior management. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 18 – (Loss) Income Per Share/(Loss) Income Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
Below is a reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| Reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders | $ | (408,615) | $ | 101,086 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | (2.13) | $ | 0.53 | ||
| FFO adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 456,920 | $ | 373,792 | ||
| Real estate impairment losses | 19,098 | 7,880 | ||||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (58,751) | — | ||||
| Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net (loss) income of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | 130,647 | 139,247 | ||||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (169) | (15,675) | ||||
| Increase in fair value of marketable securities | — | (1,155) | ||||
| Real estate impairment losses | 576,390 | — | ||||
| 1,124,135 | 504,089 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (77,912) | (34,144) | ||||
| FFO adjustments, net | $ | 1,046,223 | $ | 469,945 | ||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders | $ | 637,608 | $ | 571,031 | ||
| Convertible preferred share dividends | 1,320 | 43 | ||||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 638,928 | $ | 571,074 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 3.30 | $ | 2.97 | ||
| Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 191,775 | 191,551 | ||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||
| Convertible securities(1) | 1,545 | 26 | ||||
| Share-based payment awards | 250 | 571 | ||||
| Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 193,570 | 192,148 |
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(1)On January 1, 2022, we adopted Accounting Standards Update 2020-06, which requires us to include our Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units and Series G-1 through G-4 convertible preferred units in our dilutive earnings per share calculations, if the effect is dilutive.
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FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000899689-22-000006.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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| Overview | 34 |
| Critical Accounting Estimates | 41 |
| Net Operating Income At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 | 42 |
| Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 | 46 |
| Related Party Transactions | 51 |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 52 |
| Funds From Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 | 58 |
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Introduction
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") within this section is focused on the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, including year-to-year comparisons between these years. Our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2019, including year-to-year comparisons between 2020 and 2019, can be found in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Overview
Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is a fully‑integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and conducts its business through, and substantially all of its interests in properties are held by, Vornado Realty L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Accordingly, Vornado’s cash flow and ability to pay dividends to its shareholders are dependent upon the cash flow of the Operating Partnership and the ability of its direct and indirect subsidiaries to first satisfy their obligations to creditors. Vornado is the sole general partner of and owned approximately 92.6% of the common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2021. All references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean collectively Vornado, the Operating Partnership and those subsidiaries consolidated by Vornado.
We own and operate office and retail properties with a concentration in the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, we have a 32.4% interest in Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX), which owns six properties in the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as interests in other real estate and investments.
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to our shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the FTSE NAREIT Office Index (“Office REIT”) and the MSCI US REIT Index (“MSCI”) for the following periods ended December 31, 2021:
| Total Return(1) | |||||||||
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| Three-month | 0.8 | % | 7.9 | % | 16.3 | % | |||
| One-year | 17.7 | % | 22.0 | % | 43.1 | % | |||
| Three-year | (19.4 | %) | 30.8 | % | 66.4 | % | |||
| Five-year | (36.6 | %) | 17.7 | % | 66.8 | % | |||
| Ten-year | 11.6 | % | 102.6 | % | 192.3 | % |
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(1)Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
We intend to achieve this objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and to execute our operating strategies through:
•maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit;
•investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation;
•acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents;
•developing and redeveloping properties to increase returns and maximize value; and
•investing in operating companies that have a significant real estate component.
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds and proceeds from asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets. We may also offer Vornado common or preferred shares or Operating Partnership units in exchange for property and may repurchase or otherwise reacquire these securities in the future.
We compete with a large number of real estate investors, property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, sales prices, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and the breadth and the quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation, population and employment trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A for additional information regarding these factors.
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Our business has been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The pandemic has resulted in governments and other authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and business closures. Some of the effects on us include the following:
•While many of the limitations and restrictions imposed on our retail tenants during the onset of the pandemic have been lifted and/or eased, economic conditions and other factors, including a decline in Manhattan tourism since the onset of the virus, continue to adversely affect the financial health of our retail tenants.
•While our buildings are open, many of our office tenants are working remotely.
•We temporarily closed the Hotel Pennsylvania on April 1, 2020 and on April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the hotel and plan to develop an office tower on the site.
•Trade shows at theMART were cancelled beginning March of 2020 and resumed in the third quarter of 2021 with generally lower attendance than pre-pandemic levels.
The extent of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including vaccination rates among the population, the efficacy and durability of vaccines against emerging variants and governmental and tenant responses thereto, all of which are uncertain at this time. Given the dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows but the impact could be material.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $101,086,000, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $348,744,000, or $1.83 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. The years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 include certain items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased net income attributable to common shareholders by $12,933,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021 and increased net loss attributable to common shareholders by $372,637,000, or $1.95 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $571,074,000, or $2.97 per diluted share, compared to $750,522,000, or $3.93 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. The years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 include certain items that impact FFO, which are listed in the table on the following page. The aggregate of these items, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, increased FFO by $21,211,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021 and by $249,507,000, or $1.31 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The following table reconciles the difference between our net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders and our net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders: | ||||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 Central Park South ("220 CPS") condominium units | $ | (44,607) | $ | (332,099) | ||
| Hotel Pennsylvania loss (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 29,472 | 31,280 | ||||
| Tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries | (27,910) | — | ||||
| Defeasance costs and write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs related to 1290 Avenue of the Americas refinancing, net of $7,664 attributable to noncontrolling interests | 17,882 | — | ||||
| Our share of Alexander's gain on sale of Paramus, New Jersey property pursuant to IKEA Property, Inc.'s purchase option | (11,620) | — | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 10,868 | — | ||||
| Previously capitalized Series K preferred share issuance costs | 9,033 | — | ||||
| Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | 236,286 | ||||
| Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,757) | 63,114 | ||||
| Non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, net of $4,289 attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | 409,060 | ||||
| 608 Fifth Avenue non-cash lease liability extinguishment gain | — | (70,260) | ||||
| Severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses | — | 23,368 | ||||
| Credit losses on loans receivable resulting from a new GAAP accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 | — | 13,369 | ||||
| Severance accrual related to Hotel Pennsylvania closure, net of $3,145 of income tax benefit | — | 6,101 | ||||
| Mark-to-market decrease in Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT") common shares (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | 4,938 | ||||
| Other | (1,379) | 12,586 | ||||
| (14,138) | 397,743 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | 1,205 | (25,106) | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | (12,933) | $ | 372,637 |
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The following table reconciles the difference between our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions and our FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, as adjusted:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| After-tax net gain on sale of 220 CPS condominium units | $ | (44,607) | $ | (332,099) | ||
| Tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries | (27,910) | — | ||||
| Defeasance costs and write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs related to 1290 Avenue of the Americas refinancing, net of $7,664 attributable to noncontrolling interests | 17,882 | — | ||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania loss (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,331 | 20,843 | ||||
| Deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail (held through a taxable REIT subsidiary) | 10,868 | — | ||||
| Previously capitalized Series K preferred share issuance costs | 9,033 | — | ||||
| Our share of (income) loss from real estate fund investments | (3,757) | 63,114 | ||||
| 608 Fifth Avenue non-cash lease liability extinguishment gain | — | (70,260) | ||||
| Severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses | — | 23,368 | ||||
| Credit losses on loans receivable resulting from a new GAAP accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 | — | 13,369 | ||||
| Severance accrual related to Hotel Pennsylvania closure, net of $3,145 of income tax benefit | — | 6,101 | ||||
| Other | 3,804 | 9,660 | ||||
| (22,356) | (265,904) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | 1,145 | 16,397 | ||||
| Total of certain (income) expense items that impact FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions, net | $ | (21,211) | $ | (249,507) |
Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI") At Share
The percentage increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis of our New York segment, theMART and 555 California Street are summarized below.
| Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020: | Total | New York | theMART(1) | 555 California Street | ||||||||
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| Same store NOI at share % increase (decrease) | 2.9 | % | 4.0 | % | (14.2) | % | 7.9 | % | ||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis % increase (decrease) | 1.6 | % | 3.2 | % | (14.9) | % | 0.2 | % |
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(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Calculations of same store NOI at share, reconciliations of our net income to NOI at share, NOI at share - cash basis and FFO and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Acquisition
One Park Avenue
On August 5, 2021, pursuant to a right of first offer, we increased our ownership interest in One Park Avenue, a 944,000 square foot Manhattan office building, to 100.0% by acquiring our joint venture partner's 45.0% ownership interest in the property. The purchase price values the property at $875,000,000. We paid approximately $158,000,000 in cash and assumed our joint venture partner's share of the $525,000,000 mortgage loan. We previously accounted for our investment under the equity method and have consolidated the accounts of the property from the date of acquisition of the additional 45.0% ownership interest.
Dispositions
220 CPS
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we closed on the sale of six condominium units at 220 CPS for net proceeds of $137,404,000 resulting in a financial statement net gain of $50,318,000 which is included in "net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets" on our consolidated statements of income. In connection with these sales, $5,711,000 of income tax expense was recognized on our consolidated statements of income. From inception to December 31, 2021, we have closed on the sale of 106 units for net proceeds of $3,006,896,000 resulting in financial statement net gains of $1,117,255,000.
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Alexander's, Inc. ("Alexander's")
On June 4, 2021, Alexander's completed the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York for $10,000,000. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $2,956,000 share of the net gain and also received a $300,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
On October 4, 2021, Alexander's sold its Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc. ("IKEA"), the tenant at the property, for $75,000,000 pursuant to IKEA's purchase option contained in the lease. The property was encumbered by a $68,000,000 mortgage loan which was repaid at closing of the sale. As a result of the sale, we recognized our $11,620,000 share of the net gain and also received a $750,000 sales commission paid by Alexander's.
Madison Avenue
On September 24, 2021, we sold three Manhattan retail properties located at 677-679, 759-771 and 828-850 Madison Avenue in two separate sale transactions for an aggregate sales price of $100,000,000. Net proceeds from the sales were $96,503,000. In connection with the sales, we recorded $7,880,000 of non-cash impairment losses which are included in "impairment losses, transaction related costs and other" on our consolidated statements of income.
Vornado Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (the "Fund")
On December 7, 2021, the Fund completed the sale of the retail condominium located at 501 Broadway for $27,500,000. From the inception of this investment through its disposition, the Fund realized a $6,346,000 net loss.
SoHo Properties
On May 10, 2021, we entered into an agreement to sell two Manhattan retail properties located at 478-482 Broadway and 155 Spring Street for a sales price of $84,500,000. On January 13, 2022, we completed the sale transaction and realized net proceeds of $81,399,000. In connection with the sale, we will recognize a net gain of approximately $850,000 in the first quarter of 2022.
Financings
Secured Debt
On February 26, 2021, the joint venture completed a $525,000,000 refinancing of One Park Avenue. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.11% (1.22% as of December 31, 2021) and matures in March 2023, with three one-year extension options (March 2026, as fully extended). We realized our $105,000,000 share of net proceeds. The loan replaced the previous $300,000,000 loan that bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% and was scheduled to mature in March 2021.
On March 7, 2021, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for our $500,000,000 PENN 11 mortgage loan to swap the interest rate on the mortgage loan from LIBOR plus 2.75% to a fixed rate of 3.03% through March 2024. On December 1, 2021, we completed a loan modification which reduced the interest rate on the mortgage loan to LIBOR plus 1.95% (2.05% as of December 31, 2021) from LIBOR plus 2.75%, resulting in a fixed rate of 2.23% pursuant to the interest rate swap agreement.
On March 26, 2021, we completed a $350,000,000 refinancing of 909 Third Avenue, a 1.4 million square foot Manhattan office building. The interest-only loan bears a fixed rate of 3.23% and matures in April 2031. The loan replaced the previous $350,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.91% and was scheduled to mature in May 2021.
On May 10, 2021, we completed a $1.2 billion refinancing of 555 California Street, a three-building 1.8 million square foot office campus in San Francisco, in which we own a 70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.93% in years one through five (2.04% as of December 31, 2021), LIBOR plus 2.18% in year six and LIBOR plus 2.43% in year seven. The loan matures in May 2023, with five one-year extension options (May 2028 as fully extended). We swapped the interest rate on our $840,000,000 share of the loan to a fixed rate of 2.26% through May 2024. The loan replaced the previous $533,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.10% and was scheduled to mature in September 2021.
On May 28, 2021, we repaid the $675,000,000 mortgage loan on theMART, a 3.7 million square foot commercial building in Chicago, with proceeds from our senior unsecured notes offering. The loan bore interest at 2.70% and was scheduled to mature in September 2021.
On November 16, 2021, we completed a $950,000,000 refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas, a 2.1 million square foot Class A Manhattan office building, in which we own a 70.0% controlling interest. The interest-only loan bears a rate of LIBOR plus 1.51% (1.62% as of December 31, 2021) in years one to five, increasing 0.25% in both years six and seven. The loan matures in November 2023 with five one-year extension options (November 2028 as fully extended). We defeased the existing $950,000,000 loan that bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.34% and was scheduled to mature in November 2022. As a result, we incurred $23,729,000 of defeasance costs, which are included in "interest and debt expense" on our consolidated statements of income, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest.
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Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On April 15, 2021, we extended our $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility from January 2023 (as fully extended) to April 2026 (as fully extended). The interest rate on the extended facility was lowered to LIBOR plus 0.90% from LIBOR plus 1.00%. We subsequently qualified for a sustainability margin adjustment by achieving certain key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, which reduced our interest rate by 0.01% to LIBOR plus 0.89%. The facility fee remains at 20 basis points. Our separate $1.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility matures in March 2024 (as fully extended) and has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 0.90% and a facility fee of 20 basis points.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On May 24, 2021, we completed a green bond public offering of $400,000,000 2.15% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2026 ("2026 Notes") and $350,000,000 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2031 ("2031 Notes"). Interest on the senior unsecured notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, commencing December 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes were sold at 99.86% of their face amount to yield 2.18% and the 2031 Notes were sold at 99.59% of their face amount to yield 3.45%.
Preferred Shares/Units
On September 22, 2021, Vornado sold 12,000,000 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares at a price of $25.00 per share, pursuant to an effective registration statement. Vornado received aggregate net proceeds of $291,153,000, after underwriters' discount and issuance costs, and contributed the net proceeds to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 12,000,000 4.45% Series O preferred units (with economic terms that mirror those of the Series O preferred shares). Dividends on the Series O preferred shares/units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The Series O preferred shares/units are not convertible into, or exchangeable for, any of our properties or securities. On or after five years from the date of issuance (or sooner under limited circumstances), Vornado may redeem the Series O preferred shares/units at a redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. The Series O preferred shares/units have no maturity date and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless redeemed by Vornado. Vornado used the net proceeds for the redemption of its 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units.
On October 13, 2021, we redeemed all of the outstanding 5.70% Series K preferred shares/units at their redemption price of $25.00 per share/unit, or $300,000,000 in the aggregate, plus accrued and unpaid dividends/distributions through the date of redemption. We recognized $9,033,000 of previously capitalized issuance costs in "Series K preferred share/unit issuance costs" on our consolidated statements of income during the third quarter of 2021, when the preferred shares/units were called for redemption.
Leasing Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
The leasing activity and related statistics below are based on leases signed during the period and are not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Second generation relet space represents square footage that has not been vacant for more than nine months and tenant improvements and leasing commissions are based on our share of square feet leased during the period.
•2,252,000 square feet of New York Office space (1,973,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $83.26 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 11.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 1,591,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 15.9% and positive 10.8%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $10.31 per square foot per annum, or 12.4% of initial rent.
•229,000 square feet of New York Retail space (208,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $145.44 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 17.1 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 109,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 37.1% and positive 13.2%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $4.26 per square foot per annum, or 2.9% of initial rent.
•330,000 square feet at theMART (all at share) at an initial rent of $51.18 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 5.8 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 273,000 square feet of second generation space were negative 0.5% and 0.0%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $7.63 per square foot per annum, or 14.9% of initial rent.
•74,000 square feet at 555 California Street (52,000 square feet at share) at an initial rent of $114.70 per square foot and a weighted average lease term of 4.0 years. The changes in the GAAP and cash mark-to-market rent on the 48,000 square feet of second generation space were positive 29.5% and positive 25.4%, respectively. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions were $3.94 per square foot per annum, or 3.4% of initial rent.
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Overview - continued
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2021:
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 32 | (1) | 19,442 | 16,757 | 92.2 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 60 | (1) | 2,267 | 1,825 | 80.7 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,986 units(2) | 8 | (1) | 1,518 | 785 | 96.4 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 6 | 2,218 | 719 | 95.6 | % | (2) | ||||||
| 25,445 | 20,086 | 91.3 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| theMART | 4 | 3,692 | 3,683 | 88.9 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,818 | 1,273 | 93.8 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,489 | 1,154 | 92.8 | % | |||||||
| 7,999 | 6,110 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet at December 31, 2021 | 33,444 | 26,196 |
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See notes below.
Square footage (in service) and Occupancy as of December 31, 2020:
| (Square feet in thousands) | Square Feet (in service) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | Total Portfolio | Our Share | Occupancy % | |||||||||
| New York: | ||||||||||||
| Office | 32 | (1) | 18,361 | 15,413 | 93.4 | % | ||||||
| Retail (includes retail properties that are in the base of our office properties) | 63 | (1) | 2,275 | 1,805 | 78.8 | % | ||||||
| Residential - 1,995 units(2) | 9 | (1) | 1,526 | 793 | 84.9 | % | (2) | |||||
| Alexander's | 7 | 2,366 | 766 | 98.5 | % | (2) | ||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (temporarily closed on April 1, 2020 and permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 1 | — | — | |||||||||
| 24,528 | 18,777 | 92.2 | % | |||||||||
| Other: | ||||||||||||
| theMART | 4 | 3,692 | 3,683 | 89.5 | % | |||||||
| 555 California Street | 3 | 1,741 | 1,218 | 98.4 | % | |||||||
| Other | 11 | 2,489 | 1,154 | 92.8 | % | |||||||
| 7,922 | 6,055 | |||||||||||
| Total square feet at December 31, 2020 | 32,450 | 24,832 |
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(1)Reflects the Office, Retail and Residential space within our 77 and 79 total New York properties as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)The Alexander Apartment Tower (312 units) is reflected in Residential unit count and occupancy.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements we have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Accounting estimates are deemed critical if they involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Below is a summary of the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A discussion of our accounting policies is included in Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions of Real Estate
Upon the acquisition of real estate, we assess whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or as a business combination. Acquisitions of integrated sets of assets and activities that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Our acquisitions of real estate generally will not meet the definition of a business because substantially all of the fair value is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets (i.e. land, buildings, and related identified intangible assets).
We assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, identified intangibles, such as acquired above and below-market leases, acquired in-place leases and tenant relationships) and acquired liabilities and we allocate the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections based on a number of factors such as historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions and make key assumptions regarding the discount and capitalization rates used in our analyses. The use of different assumptions to value the acquired properties and allocate value between land and building could affect the revenues recognized over the terms of the leases at our properties and the expenses recognized over the property's estimated remaining useful life on our consolidated statements of income.
Impairment Analyses for Investments in Real Estate and Unconsolidated Partially Owned Entities
Our investments in consolidated properties, including any related right-of-use assets and intangible assets, and unconsolidated partially owned entities are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods, ability to hold, and available information at the time the analyses are prepared. Assessing impairment can be complex and involves a high degree of subjectivity in determining if impairment indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. In particular, these estimates are sensitive to significant assumptions, including the estimation of future rental revenues, operating expenses, discount and capitalization rates and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, all of which could be affected by our expectations about future market or economic conditions. These estimates can have a significant impact on the undiscounted cash flows or estimated fair value of an asset and could thereby affect the value of our real estate investments on our consolidated balance sheets as well as any potential impairment losses recognized on our consolidated statements of income.
Collectability Assessments for Revenue Recognition
We evaluate on an individual lease basis whether it is probable that we will collect substantially all amounts due from our tenants and recognize changes in the collectability assessment of our operating leases as adjustments to rental revenue. Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability of tenant receivables and considers payment history, current credit status, publicly available information about the financial condition of the tenant, the impact of COVID-19 on tenants' businesses, and other factors. Our assessment of the collectability of tenant receivables can have a significant impact on the rental revenue recognized in our consolidated statements of income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
NOI at share represents total revenues less operating expenses including our share of partially owned entities. NOI at share - cash basis represents NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We consider NOI at share - cash basis to be the primary non-GAAP financial measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on NOI at share - cash basis, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. NOI at share - cash basis includes rent that has been deferred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a summary of NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis by segment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,589,210 | $ | 1,257,599 | $ | 331,611 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (797,315) | (626,386) | (170,929) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 791,895 | 631,213 | 160,682 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | (38,980) | (30,405) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | 300,721 | 10,137 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 1,033,368 | 892,954 | 140,414 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | (1,188) | 2,506 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | $ | 891,766 | $ | 142,920 |
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | New York | Other | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,527,951 | $ | 1,221,748 | $ | 306,203 | ||||
| Operating expenses | (789,066) | (640,531) | (148,535) | |||||||
| NOI - consolidated | 738,885 | 581,217 | 157,668 | |||||||
| Deduct: NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (72,801) | (43,773) | (29,028) | |||||||
| Add: NOI from partially owned entities | 306,495 | 296,447 | 10,048 | |||||||
| NOI at share | 972,579 | 833,891 | 138,688 | |||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 46,246 | 36,715 | 9,531 | |||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,018,825 | $ | 870,606 | $ | 148,219 |
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office(1) | $ | 677,167 | $ | 672,495 | ||
| Retail(2) | 173,363 | 147,299 | ||||
| Residential | 17,783 | 20,687 | ||||
| Alexander's(3) | 37,318 | 35,912 | ||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,677) | (42,502) | ||||
| Total New York | 892,954 | 833,891 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| theMART(5) | 58,909 | 69,178 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 64,826 | 60,324 | ||||
| Other investments | 16,679 | 9,186 | ||||
| Total Other | 140,414 | 138,688 | ||||
| NOI at share | $ | 1,033,368 | $ | 972,579 |
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(1)2020 includes $18,173 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $25,876 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $3,511 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $2,722 of non-cash write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents and $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
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NOI At Share by Segment for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 - continued
The elements of our New York and Other NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| New York: | ||||||
| Office(1) | $ | 686,507 | $ | 691,755 | ||
| Retail(2) | 160,801 | 158,686 | ||||
| Residential | 16,656 | 19,369 | ||||
| Alexander's(3) | 40,525 | 42,737 | ||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(4) | (12,723) | (41,941) | ||||
| Total New York | 891,766 | 870,606 | ||||
| Other: | ||||||
| theMART(5) | 64,389 | 76,251 | ||||
| 555 California Street | 60,680 | 60,917 | ||||
| Other investments | 17,851 | 11,051 | ||||
| Total Other | 142,920 | 148,219 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 1,034,686 | $ | 1,018,825 |
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(1)2020 includes $6,702 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2020 includes $12,017 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)2020 includes $1,335 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
(4)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site.
(5)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART. 2020 includes $1,742 of write-offs of tenant receivables deemed uncollectible.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to NOI At Share and NOI At Share - Cash Basis for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to NOI at share and NOI at share - cash basis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 207,553 | $ | (461,845) | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 412,347 | 399,695 | ||||
| General and administrative expense | 134,545 | 181,509 | ||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | 13,815 | 174,027 | ||||
| (Income) loss from partially owned entities | (130,517) | 329,112 | ||||
| (Income) loss from real estate fund investments | (11,066) | 226,327 | ||||
| Interest and other investment (income) loss, net | (4,612) | 5,499 | ||||
| Interest and debt expense | 231,096 | 229,251 | ||||
| Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets | (50,770) | (381,320) | ||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (10,496) | 36,630 | ||||
| NOI from partially owned entities | 310,858 | 306,495 | ||||
| NOI attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (69,385) | (72,801) | ||||
| NOI at share | 1,033,368 | 972,579 | ||||
| Non-cash adjustments for straight-line rents, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net and other | 1,318 | 46,246 | ||||
| NOI at share - cash basis | 1,034,686 | 1,018,825 |
NOI At Share by Region
| For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Region: | |||||
| New York City metropolitan area | 88 | % | 87 | % | |
| Chicago, IL | 6 | % | 7 | % | |
| San Francisco, CA | 6 | % | 6 | % | |
| 100 | % | 100 | % |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020
Revenues
Our revenues were $1,589,210,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,527,951,000 in the prior year, an increase of $61,259,000. Below are the details of the increase by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Rental revenues: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,815 | $ | 9,696 | $ | 2,119 | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | (8,163) | (8,163) | — | |||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (8,493) | (8,493) | — | |||||||
| Trade shows(2) | 8,179 | — | 8,179 | |||||||
| Same store operations | 43,558 | (3) | 32,694 | 10,864 | ||||||
| 46,896 | 25,734 | 21,162 | ||||||||
| Fee and other income: | ||||||||||
| BMS cleaning fees | 14,244 | 14,779 | (535) | |||||||
| Management and leasing fees | (7,691) | (7,331) | (360) | |||||||
| Other income | 7,810 | 2,669 | 5,141 | |||||||
| 14,363 | 10,117 | 4,246 | ||||||||
| Total increase in revenues | $ | 61,259 | $ | 35,851 | $ | 25,408 |
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See notes on the following page.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Expenses
Our expenses were $1,367,869,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $1,550,740,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $182,871,000. Below are the details of the decrease by segment:
| (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase (decrease) due to: | Total | New York | Other | |||||||
| Operating: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | $ | 11,198 | $ | 11,198 | $ | — | ||||
| Development and redevelopment | (10,249) | (10,249) | — | |||||||
| Non-reimbursable expenses | 11,125 | 11,349 | (224) | |||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania(1) | (37,763) | (37,763) | — | |||||||
| Trade shows(2) | 3,293 | — | 3,293 | |||||||
| BMS expenses | 7,670 | 8,205 | (535) | |||||||
| Same store operations | 22,975 | 3,115 | 19,860 | (4) | ||||||
| 8,249 | (14,145) | 22,394 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||
| Acquisitions, dispositions and other | 15,080 | 15,080 | — | |||||||
| Development and redevelopment | 11,351 | 11,351 | — | |||||||
| Same store operations | (13,779) | (12,032) | (1,747) | |||||||
| 12,652 | 14,399 | (1,747) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (46,964) | (5) | (15,430) | (31,534) | ||||||
| Expense from deferred compensation plan liability | 3,404 | — | 3,404 | |||||||
| Impairment losses, transaction related costs and other | (160,212) | (158,527) | (6) | (1,685) | ||||||
| Total decrease in expenses | $ | (182,871) | $ | (173,703) | $ | (9,168) |
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(1)On April 5, 2021, we permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania. Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, we commenced capitalization of carrying costs in connection with our development of the future PENN 15 (formerly Hotel Pennsylvania) site. Operating expense for 2020 includes a $9,246 severance accrual for furloughed union employees.
(2)We cancelled trade shows at theMART beginning late March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the third quarter of 2021.
(3)2020 includes $63,204 for the write-off of lease receivables deemed uncollectible (primarily write-offs of receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents).
(4)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
(5)Primarily due to the overhead reduction program, including $22,132 of severance and other reduction-in-force related expenses in 2020.
(6)Primarily due to $236,286 of non-cash impairment losses related to wholly owned street retail assets in 2020, partially offset by $70,260 of lease liability extinguishment gain related to 608 Fifth Avenue recognized in 2020 and $7,880 of non-cash impairment losses for the three Manhattan retail properties sold in 2021.
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Income (Loss) from Partially Owned Entities
Below are the components of income (loss) from partially owned entities.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Percentage Ownership at December 31, 2021 | For the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Our share of net income (loss): | ||||||||
| Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV: | ||||||||
| Equity in net income(1) | 51.5% | $ | 47,144 | $ | 21,063 | |||
| Return on preferred equity, net of our share of the expense | 37,416 | 37,357 | ||||||
| Non-cash impairment loss | — | (413,349) | ||||||
| 84,560 | (354,929) | |||||||
| Alexander's(2) | 32.4% | 40,121 | 18,635 | |||||
| Partially owned office buildings(3) | Various | 12,057 | 12,742 | |||||
| Other investments(4) | Various | (6,221) | (5,560) | |||||
| $ | 130,517 | $ | (329,112) |
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(1)2021 includes decreases in our share of depreciation and amortization expense compared to the prior year of $17,448, primarily resulting from non-cash impairment losses recognized during 2020. 2020 includes $3,125 of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(2)2021 includes our $11,620 share of net gain on the sale of the Paramus, New Jersey property to IKEA Property, Inc., and our $2,956 share of net gain on the sale of a parcel of land in the Bronx, New York. We also recognized $750 and $300, respectively, of sales commissions paid by Alexander's in connection with these sales. 2020 includes our $4,846 share of write-offs of lease receivables deemed uncollectible.
(3)Includes interests in 280 Park Avenue, 650 Madison Avenue, One Park Avenue (consolidated from August 5, 2021), 7 West 34th Street, 512 West 22nd Street, 61 Ninth Avenue, 85 Tenth Avenue and others.
(4)Includes interests in Independence Plaza, Rosslyn Plaza and others.
Income (Loss) from Real Estate Fund Investments
Below is a summary of income (loss) from the Fund and the Crowne Plaza joint venture.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,445 | $ | (220) | ||
| Net unrealized income (loss) on held investments | 3,257 | (226,107) | ||||
| Net realized income on exited investments | 1,364 | — | ||||
| Income (loss) from real estate fund investments | 11,066 | (226,327) | ||||
| Less (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (7,309) | 163,213 | ||||
| Income (loss) from real estate fund investments net of noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | $ | 3,757 | $ | (63,114) |
Interest and Other Investment Income (Loss), net
The following table sets forth the details of interest and other investment income (loss), net.
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Interest on loans receivable | $ | 2,517 | $ | 3,384 | ||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 284 | 5,793 | ||||
| Credit losses on loans receivable | — | (13,369) | ||||
| Market-to-market decrease in the fair value of marketable security (sold on January 23, 2020) | — | (4,938) | ||||
| Other, net | 1,811 | 3,631 | ||||
| $ | 4,612 | $ | (5,499) |
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Results of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to December 31, 2020 - continued
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $231,096,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $229,251,000 in the prior year, an increase of $1,845,000. This increase was primarily due to (i) $23,729,000 of defeasance costs, of which $7,119,000 is attributable to noncontrolling interest, in connection with the refinancing of 1290 Avenue of the Americas partially offset by, (ii) $10,941,000 of lower interest expense due to variable rates on certain mortgage loans that were previously swapped to higher fixed rates under interest rate swap arrangements that expired in 2020, and (iii) $9,387,000 of lower interest expense resulting from lower average interest rates on our variable rate loans.
Net Gains on Disposition of Wholly Owned and Partially Owned Assets
Net gains on disposition of wholly owned and partially owned assets for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $50,770,000 compared to $381,320,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $330,550,000. This resulted primarily from lower net gains on sale of 220 CPS condominium units.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
Income tax benefit was $10,496,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to an expense of $36,630,000 in the prior year, a decrease in expense of $47,126,000. This was primarily due to a higher tax benefit recognized by our taxable REIT subsidiaries in 2021 and lower income tax expense from the sale of 220 CPS condominium units partially offset by an increase in the deferred tax liability on our investment in Farley Office and Retail.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries was $24,014,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $139,894,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $163,908,000. This resulted primarily from a decrease in net loss allocated to the noncontrolling interests of our real estate fund investments.
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership (Vornado Realty Trust)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership was $7,540,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net loss of $24,946,000 in the prior year, an increase in income of $32,486,000. This resulted primarily from higher net income subject to allocation to Class A unitholders.
Preferred Share Dividends of Vornado Realty Trust
Preferred share dividends were $65,880,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,739,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,141,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred shares in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred shares in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares in October 2021.
Preferred Unit Distributions of Vornado Realty L.P.
Preferred unit distributions were $66,035,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $51,904,000 in the prior year, an increase of $14,131,000. This was primarily due to the issuance of the 5.25% Series N cumulative redeemable preferred units in November 2020 and the 4.45% Series O cumulative redeemable preferred units in September 2021, partially offset by the redemption of the 5.70% Series K cumulative redeemable preferred units in October 2021.
Preferred Share/Unit Issuance Costs
Preferred share/unit issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $9,033,000 representing the previously capitalized issuance costs which were expensed upon calling for redemption of all the outstanding Series K cumulative redeemable preferred shares/units in September 2021.
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Same Store Net Operating Income At Share
Same store NOI at share represents NOI at share from operations which are in service in both the current and prior year reporting periods. Same store NOI at share - cash basis is same store NOI at share adjusted to exclude straight-line rental income and expense, amortization of acquired below and above market leases, net and other non-cash adjustments. We present these non-GAAP measures to (i) facilitate meaningful comparisons of the operational performance of our properties and segments, (ii) make decisions on whether to buy, sell or refinance properties, and (iii) compare the performance of our properties and segments to those of our peers. Same store NOI at share and same store NOI at share - cash basis should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flow from operations and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are reconciliations of NOI at share to same store NOI at share for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | theMART(1) | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
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| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,033,368 | $ | 892,954 | $ | 58,909 | $ | 64,826 | $ | 16,679 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (9,651) | (9,651) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Dispositions | 312 | 312 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (28,793) | (28,793) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,677 | 12,677 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (23,464) | (6,785) | — | — | (16,679) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 984,449 | $ | 860,714 | $ | 58,909 | $ | 64,826 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 972,579 | $ | 833,891 | $ | 69,178 | $ | 60,324 | $ | 9,186 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | 3,488 | 3,488 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (31,707) | (31,707) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 42,502 | 42,502 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (30,321) | (20,382) | (524) | (229) | (9,186) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 956,541 | $ | 827,792 | $ | 68,654 | $ | 60,095 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | $ | 27,908 | $ | 32,922 | $ | (9,745) | $ | 4,731 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share | 2.9 | % | 4.0 | % | (14.2) | % | 7.9 | % | — | % |
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(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
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Below are reconciliations of NOI at share - cash basis to same store NOI at share - cash basis for our New York segment, theMART, 555 California Street and other investments for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020.
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | New York | theMART(1) | 555 California Street | Other | |||||||||||||
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| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 1,034,686 | $ | 891,766 | $ | 64,389 | $ | 60,680 | $ | 17,851 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in ownership interest in One Park Avenue | (7,023) | (7,023) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Dispositions | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (25,710) | (25,710) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 12,723 | 12,723 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (25,297) | (7,446) | — | — | (17,851) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2021 | $ | 989,990 | $ | 864,921 | $ | 64,389 | $ | 60,680 | $ | — | ||||||||
| NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 1,018,825 | $ | 870,606 | $ | 76,251 | $ | 60,917 | $ | 11,051 | ||||||||
| Less NOI at share - cash basis from: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dispositions | (1,835) | (1,835) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Development properties | (42,998) | (42,998) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Hotel Pennsylvania (permanently closed on April 5, 2021) | 41,941 | 41,941 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Other non-same store income, net | (41,652) | (29,663) | (553) | (385) | (11,051) | |||||||||||||
| Same store NOI at share - cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 974,281 | $ | 838,051 | $ | 75,698 | $ | 60,532 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | $ | 15,709 | $ | 26,870 | $ | (11,309) | $ | 148 | $ | — | ||||||||
| % increase (decrease) in same store NOI at share - cash basis | 1.6 | % | 3.2 | % | (14.9) | % | 0.2 | % | — | % |
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(1)2021 includes an increase in real estate tax expense of $18,285 primarily due to a recent increase in the triennial tax-assessed value of theMART.
Related Party Transactions
See Note 22 - Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion concerning related party transactions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, debt service, leasing commissions, dividends to our shareholders and distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, as well as acquisition and development and redevelopment costs. The sources of liquidity to fund these cash requirements include rental revenue, which is our primary source of cash flow and is dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties; proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans, senior unsecured borrowings, unsecured term loans and unsecured revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales.
As of December 31, 2021, we have $4.1 billion of liquidity comprised of $1.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and $2.2 billion available on our $2.75 billion revolving credit facilities. The on-going challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impact our cash flow from continuing operations but we anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months together with cash balances on hand will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to our shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for development and redevelopment expenditures and acquisitions may require funding from borrowings, equity offerings and/or asset sales.
We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities or redeem our equity securities. Such purchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Summary of Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1,930,351,000 at December 31, 2021, a $199,982,000 increase from the balance at December 31, 2020.
Our cash flow activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are summarized as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 761,806 | $ | 424,240 | $ | 337,566 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (532,347) | (87,800) | (444,547) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (29,477) | (213,202) | 183,725 |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of cash inflows from rental revenues and operating distributions from our non-consolidated partially owned entities less cash outflows for property expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2021, net cash provided by operating activities of $761,806,000 was comprised of $758,260,000 of cash from operations, including distributions of income from partially owned entities of $214,521,000 and return of capital from real estate fund investments of $5,104,000, and a net increase of $3,546,000 in cash due to the timing of cash receipts and payments related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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Investing Activities
Net cash flow used in investing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of our development, capital improvement, acquisition and disposition activities during the year.
The following table details the net cash used in investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Development costs and construction in progress | $ | (585,940) | $ | (601,920) | $ | 15,980 | ||||
| Additions to real estate | (149,461) | (155,738) | 6,277 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of condominium units at 220 Central Park South | 137,404 | 1,044,260 | (906,856) | |||||||
| Acquisition of additional 45.0% ownership interest in One Park Avenue (inclusive of $5,806 of prorations and net working capital and net of $39,370 of cash and restricted cash balances consolidated upon acquisition) | (123,936) | — | (123,936) | |||||||
| Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | 106,005 | 2,389 | 103,616 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of real estate | 100,024 | — | 100,024 | |||||||
| Investments in partially owned entities | (14,997) | (8,959) | (6,038) | |||||||
| Acquisitions of real estate and other | (3,000) | (1,156) | (1,844) | |||||||
| Proceeds from repayments of loans receivable | 1,554 | — | 1,554 | |||||||
| Moynihan Train Hall expenditures | — | (395,051) | 395,051 | |||||||
| Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | — | 28,375 | (28,375) | |||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (532,347) | $ | (87,800) | $ | (444,547) |
Financing Activities
Net cash flow used in financing activities is impacted by the timing and extent of issuances of debt and equity securities, distributions paid to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership as well as principal and other repayments associated with our outstanding debt.
The following table details the net cash used in financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
| (Amounts in thousands) | For the Year Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) in Cash Flow | ||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | $ | 3,248,007 | $ | 1,056,315 | $ | 2,191,692 | ||||
| Repayments of borrowings | (1,584,243) | (1,067,564) | (516,679) | |||||||
| Purchase of marketable securities in connection with defeasance of mortgage payable | (973,729) | — | (973,729) | |||||||
| Dividends paid on common shares/Distributions to Vornado | (406,109) | (827,319) | 421,210 | |||||||
| Redemption of preferred shares/units | (300,000) | — | (300,000) | |||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares/units | 291,153 | 291,182 | (29) | |||||||
| Distributions to redeemable security holders and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | (190,876) | (91,514) | (99,362) | |||||||
| Dividends paid on preferred shares/Distributions to preferred unitholders | (65,880) | (64,271) | (1,609) | |||||||
| Debt issuance costs | (51,184) | (10,901) | (40,283) | |||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | 4,052 | 100,094 | (96,042) | |||||||
| Repurchase of shares/Class A units related to stock compensation agreements and related tax withholdings and other | (1,567) | (137) | (1,430) | |||||||
| Proceeds received from exercise of Vornado stock options and other | 899 | 5,862 | (4,963) | |||||||
| Moynihan Train Hall reimbursement from Empire State Development | — | 395,051 | (395,051) | |||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (29,477) | $ | (213,202) | $ | 183,725 |
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Dividends
On January 19, 2022, Vornado declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.53 per share (an indicated annual rate of $2.12 per common share). This dividend, if declared by the Board of Trustees for all of 2022, would require Vornado to pay out approximately $406,000,000 of cash for common share dividends. In addition, during 2022, Vornado expects to pay approximately $62,000,000 of cash dividends on outstanding preferred shares and approximately $30,000,000 of cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership.
Debt
We have an effective shelf registration for the offering of our equity and debt securities that is not limited in amount due to our status as a “well-known seasoned issuer.” We have issued senior unsecured notes from a shelf registration statement that contain financial covenants that restrict our ability to incur debt, and that require us to maintain a level of unencumbered assets based on the level of our secured debt. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal. As of December 31, 2021, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants required by our senior unsecured notes and our unsecured revolving credit facilities.
A summary of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 is presented below.
| (Amounts in thousands) | As of December 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 | |||||||||
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| Consolidated debt: | Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | |||||||
| Variable rate | $ | 4,534,215 | 1.59% | $ | 3,220,815 | 1.83% | |||||
| Fixed rate | 4,140,000 | 3.06% | 4,212,643 | 3.70% | |||||||
| Total | 8,674,215 | 2.29% | 7,433,458 | 2.89% | |||||||
| Deferred financing costs, net and other | (58,268) | (34,462) | |||||||||
| Total, net | $ | 8,615,947 | $ | 7,398,996 |
During 2022 and 2023, $700,000,000 and $0, respectively, of our outstanding consolidated debt matures (based on the extended maturity for certain loans in which we have the unilateral right to extend); we may refinance this maturing debt as it comes due or choose to repay it using cash and cash equivalents or our unsecured revolving credit facilities. We may also refinance or prepay other outstanding debt depending on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Details of 2021 financing activities are provided in the “Overview” of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The contractual principal and interest repayments schedule of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| (Amounts in thousands) | Total | Less than 1 Year | 1 – 3 Years | 3 – 5 Years | Thereafter | |||||||||||||
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| Notes and mortgages payable | $ | 6,484,855 | $ | 1,178,788 | $ | 4,112,696 | $ | 394,291 | $ | 799,080 | ||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2025 | 497,906 | 15,750 | 31,500 | 450,656 | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2026 | 438,031 | 8,600 | 17,200 | 412,231 | — | |||||||||||||
| Senior unsecured notes due 2031 | 462,124 | 11,900 | 23,800 | 23,800 | 402,624 | |||||||||||||
| Unsecured term loan | 859,732 | 29,799 | 829,933 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities | 585,328 | 8,181 | 577,147 | — | — | |||||||||||||
| Total contractual principal(1) and interest(2) repayments | $ | 9,327,976 | $ | 1,253,018 | $ | 5,592,276 | $ | 1,280,978 | $ | 1,201,704 |
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(1)Based on the contractual maturity of our loans, including the extended maturity date of certain loans for which the unilateral right to extend has been exercised as of December 31, 2021.
(2)Estimated interest for variable-rate debt based on the 1-month LIBOR curve available as of December 31, 2021.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain and improve assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. During 2022, we expect to incur $275,000,000 of capital expenditures for our consolidated properties. We plan to fund these capital expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. Our partially owned non-consolidated subsidiaries typically fund their capital expenditures without any additional equity contribution from us.
Development and Redevelopment Expenditures
Development and redevelopment expenditures consist of all hard and soft costs associated with the development and redevelopment of a property. We plan to fund these development and redevelopment expenditures from operating cash flow, existing liquidity, and/or borrowings. See detailed discussion below for our current development and redevelopment projects.
PENN District
Farley
Our 95% joint venture (5% is owned by the Related Companies ("Related")) is developing Farley Office and Retail, which will include approximately 845,000 rentable square feet of commercial space, comprised of approximately 730,000 square feet of office space and approximately 115,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. The total development cost of this project is estimated to be approximately $1,120,000,000 at our 95% share, of which $896,186,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 1
We are redeveloping PENN 1, a 2,547,000 square foot office building located on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) to oversee the redevelopment of the Long Island Rail Road Concourse at Penn Station (the "Concourse"), within the footprint of PENN 1. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. will perform the redevelopment under a fixed price contract for $380,000,000 which is being funded by the MTA. In connection with the redevelopment, we entered into an agreement with the MTA which will result in the widening of the Concourse to relieve overcrowding and our trading of 15,000 square feet of back of house space for 22,000 square feet of retail frontage space. Vornado's total development cost for the PENN 1 project is estimated to be $450,000,000. As of December 31, 2021, $309,437,000 of cash has been expended.
PENN 2
We are redeveloping PENN 2, a 1,795,000 square foot (as expanded) office building, located on the west side of Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Street. The development cost of this project is estimated to be $750,000,000, of which $161,066,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
PENN 15 (Hotel Pennsylvania Site)
We have permanently closed the Hotel Pennsylvania and plan to develop an office tower on the site. Demolition of the existing building structure commenced in the fourth quarter of 2021.
We are also making districtwide improvements within the PENN District. The development cost of these improvements is estimated to be $100,000,000, of which $31,481,000 of cash has been expended as of December 31, 2021.
We are also evaluating other development and redevelopment opportunities at certain of our properties in Manhattan including, in particular, the PENN District.
There can be no assurance that the above projects will be completed, completed on schedule or within budget.
Other Obligations
We have contractual cash obligations for certain properties that are subject to long-term ground and building leases. During 2022, $36,044,000 of lease payments are due, including fair market rent resets accounted for as variable rent, under our operating leases. For 2023 and thereafter, we have $1,303,520,000 of future lease payments. We believe that our operating cash flow will be adequate to fund these lease payments.
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Insurance
For our properties, we maintain general liability insurance with limits of $300,000,000 per occurrence and per property, of which $250,000,000 includes communicable disease coverage, and we maintain all risk property and rental value insurance with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as flood and earthquake, excluding communicable disease coverage. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $350,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property. We maintain coverage for certified terrorism acts with limits of $6.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate (as listed below), $1.2 billion for non-certified acts of terrorism, and $5.0 billion per occurrence and in the aggregate for terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended to date and which has been extended through December 2027.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of all risk property and rental value insurance and a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage, and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism including NBCR acts. Coverage for acts of terrorism (excluding NBCR acts) is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. For NBCR acts, PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $1,785,910 and 20% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining portion of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss incurred by PPIC.
Certain condominiums in which we own an interest (including our leasehold interest in the Farley Condominiums) own insurance policies with different per occurrence and aggregate limits than our policies described above.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism and other events. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for uninsured losses and for deductibles and losses in excess of our insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, senior unsecured notes and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are from time to time involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters is not currently expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
In July 2018, we leased 78,000 square feet at 345 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, to a subsidiary of Regus PLC, for an initial term of 15 years. The obligations under the lease were guaranteed by Regus PLC in an amount of up to $90,000,000. The tenant purported to terminate the lease prior to space delivery. We commenced a suit on October 23, 2019 seeking to enforce the lease and the guaranty. On May 11, 2021, the court issued a final statement of decision in our favor and on July 7, 2021, the Regus subsidiary appealed the decision. On October 9, 2020, the successor to Regus PLC filed for bankruptcy in Luxembourg. We are actively pursuing claims relating to the guaranty against the successor to Regus PLC and its parent in Luxembourg and other jurisdictions.
In November 2011, we entered into an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation ("EDC") to lease Piers 92 and 94 (the "Piers"). In February 2019, EDC issued an order for us to vacate Pier 92 due to structural problems. Beginning March 2020 through August 2021, we did not pay EDC the monthly rent due under the non-recourse lease due to the loss of our right to use or occupy Pier 92. On August 31, 2021, both parties entered into a mutual release with respect to claims by EDC for unpaid rent owed and claims by the Company for costs and damages as a result of our inability to use or occupy Pier 92.
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Our mortgage loans are non-recourse to us, except for the mortgage loans secured by 640 Fifth Avenue, 7 West 34th Street and 435 Seventh Avenue, which we guaranteed and therefore are part of our tax basis. In certain cases we have provided guarantees or master leased tenant space. These guarantees and master leases terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans. In addition, we have guaranteed the rent and payments in lieu of real estate taxes due to ESD, an entity of New York State, for Farley Office and Retail. As of December 31, 2021, the aggregate dollar amount of these guarantees and master leases is approximately $1,648,000,000.
As of December 31, 2021, $15,273,000 of letters of credit were outstanding under one of our unsecured revolving credit facilities. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our unsecured revolving credit facilities also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties, and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including such items as failure to pay interest or principal.
Our 95% consolidated joint venture (5% is owned by Related) is developing Farley Office and Retail. In connection with the development of the property, the joint venture admitted a historic tax credit investor partner (the "Tax Credit Investor"). Under the terms of the historic tax credit arrangement, the joint venture is required to comply with various laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Non-compliance with applicable requirements could result in projected tax benefits not being realized and, therefore, may require a refund or reduction of the Tax Credit Investor’s capital contributions. As of December 31, 2021, the Tax Credit Investor has made $92,400,000 in capital contributions. Vornado and Related have guaranteed certain of the joint venture’s obligations to the Tax Credit Investor.
As investment manager of the Fund we are entitled to an incentive allocation after the limited partners have received a preferred return on their invested capital. The incentive allocation is subject to catch-up and clawback provisions. Accordingly, based on the December 31, 2021 fair value of the Fund assets, at liquidation we would be required to make a $27,100,000 payment to the limited partners, net of amounts owed to us, representing a clawback of previously paid incentive allocations, which would have no income statement impact as it was previously accrued.
As of December 31, 2021, we expect to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $10,300,000.
As of December 31, 2021, we have construction commitments aggregating approximately $494,000,000.
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Funds From Operations
Vornado Realty Trust
FFO is computed in accordance with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). NAREIT defines FFO as GAAP net income or loss adjusted to exclude net gains from sales of certain real estate assets, real estate impairment losses, depreciation and amortization expense from real estate assets and other specified items, including the pro rata share of such adjustments of unconsolidated subsidiaries. FFO and FFO per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures used by management, investors and analysts to facilitate meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods and among our peers because it excludes the effect of real estate depreciation and amortization and net gains on sales, which are based on historical costs and implicitly assume that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, rather than fluctuating based on existing market conditions. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The calculations of both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of income per share are disclosed in Note 18 – Income (Loss) Per Share/Income (Loss) Per Class A Unit, in our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions was $571,074,000, or $2.97 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $750,522,000, or $3.93 per diluted share, for the prior year. Details of certain items that impact FFO are discussed in the financial results summary of our “Overview.”
| (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | For the Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 101,086 | $ | (348,744) | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 0.53 | $ | (1.83) | ||
| FFO adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | $ | 373,792 | $ | 368,556 | ||
| Real estate impairment losses | 7,880 | 236,286 | ||||
| Decrease in fair value of marketable securities | — | 4,938 | ||||
| Proportionate share of adjustments to equity in net income (loss) of partially owned entities to arrive at FFO: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of real property | 139,247 | 156,646 | ||||
| Net gains on sale of real estate | (15,675) | — | ||||
| (Increase) decrease in fair value of marketable securities | (1,155) | 2,801 | ||||
| Non-cash impairment loss on our investment in Fifth Avenue and Times Square JV, net of $4,289 of noncontrolling interests | — | 409,060 | ||||
| 504,089 | 1,178,287 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests' share of above adjustments | (34,144) | (79,068) | ||||
| FFO adjustments, net | $ | 469,945 | $ | 1,099,219 | ||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders | $ | 571,031 | $ | 750,475 | ||
| Convertible preferred share dividends | 43 | 47 | ||||
| FFO attributable to common shareholders plus assumed conversions | $ | 571,074 | $ | 750,522 | ||
| Per diluted share | $ | 2.97 | $ | 3.93 | ||
| Reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 191,551 | 191,146 | ||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||
| Out-Performance Plan units | 557 | — | ||||
| Convertible preferred shares | 26 | 28 | ||||
| AO LTIP units | 10 | — | ||||
| Employee stock options and restricted stock awards | 4 | 19 | ||||
| Denominator for FFO per diluted share | 192,148 | 191,193 |
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