Executed Approximately 900,000 Square Feet
of Leases in Q1
BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer,
owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States,
reported results today for the first quarter ended March 31,
2024.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue increased 4.5% to $839.4 million for the quarter ended
March 31, 2024, compared to $803.2 million for the quarter ended
March 31, 2023.
- Net income attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. of $79.9
million, or $0.51 per diluted share (EPS), for the quarter ended
March 31, 2024, compared to $77.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted
share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
- EPS for the first quarter fell short of the mid-point of BXP’s
guidance by $0.16 per diluted share primarily due to an $0.08 per
diluted share non-cash impairment charge related to its Shady
Grove, Maryland investment and $0.06 per diluted share in greater
depreciation and amortization expense.
- Funds from Operations (FFO) of $271.3 million, or $1.73 per
diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to
FFO of $272.0 million, or $1.73 per diluted share, for the quarter
ended March 31, 2023.
- FFO per diluted share for the first quarter was inline with the
mid-point of BXP’s guidance.
Guidance
BXP provided guidance for second quarter 2024 EPS of $0.45 -
$0.47 and FFO of $1.70 - $1.72 per diluted share, and full year
2024 EPS of $1.97 - $2.09 and FFO of $6.98 - $7.10 per diluted
share. This represents a reduction of approximately $0.33 and $0.06
per share of EPS and FFO, respectively, at the midpoint of our
guidance provided last quarter.
- Guidance for full year 2024 EPS has been adjusted primarily due
to $0.18 per diluted share in greater depreciation and amortization
expense and $0.08 per diluted share in the aforementioned non-cash
impairment charge.
- Guidance for each of full year 2024 EPS and FFO per diluted
share has been adjusted due to increased interest expense,
primarily as a result of $0.05 per share of greater non-cash fair
value interest expense related to finalizing the market value of
the in-place debt and interest rate swaps for our recent
acquisitions, in addition to the impact of the expected deferral of
interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the resulting
uncertainty surrounding the number of cuts this year. We have made
no changes to our prior guidance for full-year portfolio occupancy
and NOI.
See “EPS and FFO per Share Guidance” below.
Leasing & Occupancy
- Executed 61 leases totaling approximately 900,000 square feet
with a weighted-average lease term of 11.6 years.
- BXP’s CBD portfolio of premier workplaces was 91.0% occupied
and 92.8% leased (including vacant space for which we have signed
leases that have not yet commenced in accordance with GAAP).
Approximately 91.0% of BXP’s Share of annualized rental obligations
are from clients located in our CBD portfolio, underscoring the
strength of BXP’s strategy to invest in the highest quality
buildings in dynamic urban gateway markets.
Development
- Commenced development of 121 Broadway, a residential project
located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that is adjacent to BXP’s
development projects at 290 and 300 Binney Street. Upon completion,
121 Broadway is expected to consist of 439 rental units and at 37
stories, will be the tallest building in Cambridge.
Transactions
- Completed the acquisition of its joint venture partner’s 50%
economic ownership interest in 901 New York Avenue located in
Washington, DC for a purchase price of $10.0 million and recorded a
gain on consolidation of approximately $21.8 million. The property
is encumbered by an approximately $207.1 million mortgage loan,
which bears interest at 3.61% per annum and matures on January 5,
2025. Following the acquisition, BXP modified the mortgage loan to
provide for two loan extension options totaling five years of
additional term, each subject to certain conditions. The first loan
extension option, which provides for an additional term of four
years, is at a fixed interest rate of 5.0% per annum. 901 New York
Avenue is a premier workplace consisting of approximately 523,939
net rentable square feet.
- Completed the previously announced sale of a 45% interest in
290 Binney Street, a life sciences development located in Kendall
Square in Cambridge Massachusetts, to Norges Bank Investment
Management (“NBIM”). NBIM’s investment in 290 Binney Street will
reduce BXP’s share of the project’s estimated development spend
over time by approximately $533.5 million, including $141.8 million
that was funded at closing. The consummation of this joint venture
completed NBIM’s two-building investment in Cambridge,
Massachusetts with a gross valuation of approximately $1.66 billion
or $2,050 per square foot. The properties – 290 Binney Street and
300 Binney Street – total 802,000 square feet and are each 100%
pre-leased. BXP retains a 55% interest in each joint venture and
provides development, property management, and leasing services for
the ventures.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
- Boston Properties Limited Partnership (“BPLP”) completed the
repayment of $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its
3.800% senior notes upon maturity which was February 1, 2024. The
repayment was completed with the proceeds of a $600.0 million
mortgage loan entered into on October 26, 2023 and available
cash.
- On April 16, 2024, BPLP provided notice to exercise its
one-year extension option on its unsecured term loan facility. BPLP
anticipates effectuating the extension on or prior to the current
May 16, 2024 maturity date. Upon effectiveness, the term loan
facility will mature on May 16, 2025. After making an approximately
$500.0 million optional repayment on April 29, 2024, the term loan
facility has an outstanding principal balance of $700.0
million.
- On April 17, 2024, BPLP established an unsecured commercial
paper program. Under the terms of the program, BPLP may issue, from
time to time, unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum
aggregate amount outstanding at any one time of $500 million with
varying maturities of up to one year. The notes will be sold in a
private placement and will rank pari passu with all of BPLP’s other
unsecured senior indebtedness, including its outstanding senior
notes. The commercial paper program is backstopped by available
capacity under BPLP's unsecured revolving credit facility. As of
April 30, 2024, BPLP had $500.0 million outstanding under its
commercial paper program, the proceeds of which were used to reduce
BPLP’s $1.2 billion term loan to $700.0 million.
- On April 29, 2024, BPLP increased the current maximum borrowing
amount under its unsecured revolving credit facility from $1.815
billion to $2.0 billion. All other terms of the credit facility,
including its expiration date of June 15, 2026, remain unchanged.
BPLP has no current borrowings under the credit facility.
Sustainability & Impact
- On April 22, 2024, in connection with Earth Day, we published
BXP’s 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report, which highlights
that, among other things, BXP remains on track to achieve
carbon-neutral operations by 2025. In conjunction with the
publication, BXP announced its third annual Sustainability &
Impact Investor Update to be held on May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM
ET.
EPS and FFO per Share Guidance:
BXP’s guidance for the second quarter 2024 and full year 2024
for EPS (diluted) and FFO per share (diluted) is set forth and
reconciled below. Except as described below, the estimates reflect
management’s view of current and future market conditions,
including assumptions with respect to rental rates, occupancy
levels, interest rates, the timing of the lease-up of available
space, the timing of development cost outlays and development
deliveries, and the earnings impact of the events referenced in
this release and those referenced during the related conference
call. The estimates do not include (1) possible future gains or
losses or the impact on operating results from other possible
future property acquisitions or dispositions, (2) the impacts of
any other capital markets activity, (3) future write-offs or
reinstatements of accounts receivable and accrued rent balances, or
(4) future impairment charges. EPS estimates may be subject to
fluctuations as a result of several factors, including changes in
the recognition of depreciation and amortization expense,
impairment losses on depreciable real estate, and any gains or
losses associated with disposition activity. BXP is not able to
assess at this time the potential impact of these factors on
projected EPS. By definition, FFO does not include real
estate-related depreciation and amortization, impairment losses on
depreciable real estate, or gains or losses associated with
disposition activities. There can be no assurance that BXP’s actual
results will not differ materially from the estimates set forth
below.
Second Quarter 2024
Full Year 2024
Low
High
Low
High
Projected EPS (diluted)
$
0.45
$
0.47
$
1.97
$
2.09
Add:
Projected Company share of real estate
depreciation and amortization
1.25
1.25
5.06
5.06
Projected Company share of (gains)/losses
on sales of real estate, gain on investment from unconsolidated
joint venture and impairments
—
—
(0.05
)
(0.05
)
Projected FFO per share (diluted)
$
1.70
$
1.72
$
6.98
$
7.10
The reported results are unaudited and there can be no assurance
that these reported results will not vary from the final
information for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. In the opinion of
management, BXP has made all adjustments considered necessary for a
fair statement of these reported results.
BXP will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at
10:00 AM Eastern Time, open to the general public, to discuss the
first quarter 2024 results, provide a business update, and discuss
other business matters that may be of interest to investors.
Participants who would like to join the call and ask a question may
register at
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI0f61a560b0f14c5095ef87dfb0f812d1
to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call.
There will also be a live audio, listen-only webcast of the call,
which may be accessed in the Investors section of BXP’s website at
https://investors.bxp.com/events-webcasts. Shortly after the call,
a replay of the call will be available on BXP’s website at
https://investors.bxp.com/events-webcasts for up to twelve months
following the call.
Additionally, a copy of BXP’s first quarter 2024 “Supplemental
Operating and Financial Data” and this press release are available
in the Investors section of BXP’s website at investors.bxp.com.
BXP (NYSE: BXP) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner,
and manager of premier workplaces in the United States,
concentrated in six dynamic gateway markets - Boston, Los Angeles,
New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BXP has
delivered places that power progress for our clients and
communities for more than 50 years. BXP is a fully integrated real
estate company, organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Including properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, BXP’s
portfolio totals 53.5 million square feet and 187 properties,
including 11 properties under construction/redevelopment. For more
information about BXP, please visit our website or follow us on
LinkedIn or Instagram.
This press release includes references to “BXP’s Share of
annualized rental obligations.” We define rental obligations as the
contractual base rents (but excluding percentage rent) and budgeted
reimbursements from clients under existing leases. These amounts
exclude rent abatements. Further, "annualized rental obligations"
is defined as monthly rental obligations, as of the last day of the
reporting period, multiplied by twelve (12). "BXP's Share" is based
on rental obligations for our consolidated portfolio, plus our
share of rental obligations from the unconsolidated joint ventures
properties (calculated based on our ownership percentage), minus
our partners' share of rental obligations from our consolidated
joint venture properties (calculated based on our partners'
percentage ownership interests). Our definitions of the foregoing
operating metrics may be different than those used by other
companies.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
You can identify these statements by our use of the words
“anticipates,” “believes,” “budgeted,” “could,” “estimates,”
“expects,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,”
“projects,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions that do not
relate to historical matters. These statements are based on our
current plans, expectations, projections and assumptions about
future events. You should exercise caution in interpreting and
relying on forward-looking statements because they involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in
some cases, beyond BXP’s control. If our underlying assumptions
prove inaccurate, or known or unknown risks or uncertainties
materialize, actual results could differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These
factors include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties
related to the impact of changes in general economic and capital
market conditions, including continued inflation, increased
interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor market disruptions,
dislocation and volatility in capital markets, potential
longer-term changes in consumer and client behavior resulting from
the severity and duration of any downturn in the U.S. or global
economy, general risks affecting the real estate industry
(including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or
renew leases on favorable terms, changes in client preferences and
space utilization, dependence on clients’ financial condition, and
competition from other developers, owners and operators of real
estate), the impact of geopolitical conflicts, the immediate and
long-term impact of the outbreak of a highly infectious or
contagious disease, on our and our clients’ financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows (including the impact of
actions taken to contain the outbreak or mitigate its impact, the
direct and indirect economic effects of the outbreak and
containment measures on our clients, and the ability of our clients
to successfully operate their businesses), the uncertainties of
investing in new markets, the costs and availability of financing,
the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging contracts, the
ability of our joint venture partners to satisfy their obligations,
the effects of local, national and international economic and
market conditions, the effects of acquisitions, dispositions and
possible impairment charges on our operating results, the impact of
newly adopted accounting principles on BXP’s accounting policies
and on period-to-period comparisons of financial results, the
uncertainties of costs to comply with regulatory changes (including
costs to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules
to standardize climate-related disclosures) and other risks and
uncertainties detailed from time to time in BXP’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of issuance of this report and
are not guarantees of future results, performance, or achievements.
BXP does not undertake a duty to update or revise any
forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by
law.
Financial tables follow.
BOSTON PROPERTIES,
INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(in thousands, except for
share and par value amounts)
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost
$
25,715,870
$
25,504,868
Construction in progress
685,465
547,280
Land held for future development
661,713
697,061
Right of use assets - finance leases
401,486
401,680
Right of use assets - operating leases
344,255
324,298
Less: accumulated depreciation
(7,040,501
)
(6,881,728
)
Total real estate
20,768,288
20,593,459
Cash and cash equivalents
701,695
1,531,477
Cash held in escrows
64,939
81,090
Investments in securities
37,184
36,337
Tenant and other receivables, net
94,115
122,407
Note receivable, net
2,274
1,714
Related party note receivables, net
88,789
88,779
Sales-type lease receivable, net
13,943
13,704
Accrued rental income, net
1,390,217
1,355,212
Deferred charges, net
818,424
760,421
Prepaid expenses and other assets
146,286
64,230
Investments in unconsolidated joint
ventures
1,399,824
1,377,319
Total assets
$
25,525,978
$
26,026,149
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgage notes payable, net
$
4,368,367
$
4,166,379
Unsecured senior notes, net
9,794,527
10,491,617
Unsecured line of credit
—
—
Unsecured term loan, net
1,199,430
1,198,301
Lease liabilities - finance leases
415,888
417,961
Lease liabilities - operating leases
377,667
350,391
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
374,681
458,329
Dividends and distributions payable
172,154
171,176
Accrued interest payable
119,573
133,684
Other liabilities
417,978
445,947
Total liabilities
17,240,265
17,833,785
Commitments and contingencies
—
—
Redeemable deferred stock units
8,141
8,383
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity attributable to
Boston Properties, Inc.:
Excess stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000
shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
—
—
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
—
—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 250,000,000
shares authorized, 157,128,071 and 157,019,766 issued and
157,049,171 and 156,940,866 outstanding at March 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively
1,570
1,569
Additional paid-in capital
6,752,648
6,715,149
Dividends in excess of earnings
(890,177
)
(816,152
)
Treasury common stock at cost, 78,900
shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(2,722
)
(2,722
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss)
(3,620
)
(21,147
)
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to
Boston Properties, Inc.
5,857,699
5,876,697
Noncontrolling interests:
Common units of the Operating
Partnership
684,969
666,580
Property partnerships
1,734,904
1,640,704
Total equity
8,277,572
8,183,981
Total liabilities and equity
$
25,525,978
$
26,026,149
BOSTON PROPERTIES,
INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March
31,
2024
2023
(in thousands, except for per
share amounts)
Revenue
Lease
$
788,590
$
756,875
Parking and other
32,216
24,009
Hotel
8,186
8,101
Development and management services
6,154
8,980
Direct reimbursements of payroll and
related costs from management services contracts
4,293
5,235
Total revenue
839,439
803,200
Expenses
Operating
Rental
314,157
291,308
Hotel
6,015
6,671
General and administrative
50,018
55,802
Payroll and related costs from management
services contracts
4,293
5,235
Transaction costs
513
911
Depreciation and amortization
218,716
208,734
Total expenses
593,712
568,661
Other income (expense)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint
ventures
19,186
(7,569
)
Interest and other income (loss)
14,529
10,941
Gains from investments in securities
2,272
1,665
Unrealized gain on non-real estate
investment
396
259
Impairment loss
(13,615
)
—
Interest expense
(161,891
)
(134,207
)
Net income
106,604
105,628
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
Noncontrolling interests in property
partnerships
(17,221
)
(18,660
)
Noncontrolling interest—common units of
the Operating Partnership
(9,500
)
(9,078
)
Net income attributable to Boston
Properties, Inc.
$
79,883
$
77,890
Basic earnings per common share
attributable to Boston Properties, Inc.
Net income
$
0.51
$
0.50
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding
156,983
156,803
Diluted earnings per common share
attributable to Boston Properties, Inc.
Net income
$
0.51
$
0.50
Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding
157,132
157,043
BOSTON PROPERTIES,
INC.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
(1)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March
31,
2024
2023
(in thousands, except for per
share amounts)
Net income attributable to Boston
Properties, Inc.
$
79,883
$
77,890
Add:
Noncontrolling interest - common units of
the Operating Partnership
9,500
9,078
Noncontrolling interests in property
partnerships
17,221
18,660
Net income
106,604
105,628
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense
218,716
208,734
Noncontrolling interests in property
partnerships’ share of depreciation and amortization
(18,695
)
(17,711
)
Company’s share of depreciation and
amortization from unconsolidated joint ventures
20,223
25,645
Corporate-related depreciation and
amortization
(419
)
(469
)
Non-real estate related amortization
2,130
—
Impairment losses
13,615
—
Less:
Gain on sale / consolidation included
within income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures
21,696
—
Unrealized gain on non-real estate
investment
396
259
Noncontrolling interests in property
partnerships
17,221
18,660
Funds from operations (FFO) attributable
to the Operating Partnership (including Boston Properties,
Inc.)
302,861
302,908
Less:
Noncontrolling interest - common units of
the Operating Partnership’s share of funds from operations
31,588
30,957
Funds from operations attributable to
Boston Properties, Inc.
$
271,273
$
271,951
Boston Properties, Inc.’s percentage share
of funds from operations - basic
89.57
%
89.78
%
Weighted average shares outstanding -
basic
156,983
156,803
FFO per share basic
$
1.73
$
1.73
Weighted average shares outstanding -
diluted
157,132
157,043
FFO per share diluted
$
1.73
$
1.73
(1)
Pursuant to the revised definition of
Funds from Operations adopted by the Board of Governors of the
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”),
we calculate Funds from Operations, or “FFO,” by adjusting net
income (loss) attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. (computed in
accordance with GAAP) for gains (or losses) from sales of
properties, including a change in control, impairment losses on
depreciable real estate consolidated on our balance sheet,
impairment losses on our investments in unconsolidated joint
ventures driven by a measurable decrease in the fair value of
depreciable real estate held by the unconsolidated joint ventures
and real estate-related depreciation and amortization. FFO is a
non-GAAP financial measure, but we believe the presentation of FFO,
combined with the presentation of required GAAP financial measures,
has improved the understanding of operating results of REITs among
the investing public and has helped make comparisons of REIT
operating results more meaningful. Management generally considers
FFO and FFO per share to be useful measures for understanding and
comparing our operating results because, by excluding gains and
losses related to sales or a change in control of previously
depreciated operating real estate assets, impairment losses and
real estate asset depreciation and amortization (which can differ
across owners of similar assets in similar condition based on
historical cost accounting and useful life estimates), FFO and FFO
per share can help investors compare the operating performance of a
company’s real estate across reporting periods and to the operating
performance of other companies.
Our calculation of FFO may not be
comparable to FFO reported by other REITs or real estate companies
that do not define the term in accordance with the current Nareit
definition or that interpret the current Nareit definition
differently.
In order to facilitate a clear
understanding of the Company’s operating results, FFO should be
examined in conjunction with net income attributable to Boston
Properties, Inc. as presented in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements. FFO should not be considered as a substitute
for net income attributable to Boston Properties, Inc. (determined
in accordance with GAAP) or any other GAAP financial measures and
should only be considered together with and as a supplement to the
Company’s financial information prepared in accordance with
GAAP.
BOSTON PROPERTIES,
INC.
PORTFOLIO LEASING
PERCENTAGES
CBD Portfolio
% Occupied by Location
(1)
% Leased by Location
(2)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Boston
95.3
%
95.9
%
96.2
%
96.4
%
Los Angeles
86.1
%
85.9
%
87.2
%
88.1
%
New York
91.5
%
91.8
%
95.0
%
94.4
%
San Francisco
86.6
%
87.4
%
87.4
%
88.0
%
Seattle
81.8
%
81.8
%
83.1
%
83.1
%
Washington, DC (3)
90.8
%
89.2
%
92.7
%
92.3
%
CBD Portfolio
91.0
%
91.0
%
92.8
%
92.7
%
Total Portfolio
% Occupied by Location
(1)
% Leased by Location
(2)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Boston
90.4
%
89.9
%
91.1
%
90.3
%
Los Angeles
86.1
%
85.9
%
87.2
%
88.1
%
New York
88.0
%
90.1
%
91.6
%
92.4
%
San Francisco
83.9
%
84.9
%
84.5
%
85.5
%
Seattle
81.8
%
81.8
%
83.1
%
83.1
%
Washington, DC
89.7
%
88.0
%
91.5
%
91.0
%
Total Portfolio
88.2
%
88.4
%
89.9
%
89.9
%
(1)
Represents signed leases for which revenue
recognition has commenced in accordance with GAAP.
(2)
Represents signed leases for which revenue
recognition has commenced in accordance with GAAP and signed leases
for vacant space with future commencement dates.
(3)
During the first quarter, the Company
reassessed the classifications of its assets as either CBD or
Suburban and that certain assets such as those in Reston, Virginia
are located in areas with characteristics that more closely align
with our definition of CBD due to their diverse live, work, and
play environment. As a result, these assets are now classified as
CBD. Comparative period has been updated to reflect the same
presentation.
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
mlabelle@bxp.com Helen Han Vice President, Investor Relations
hhan@bxp.com
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