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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10 - Q
/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000
or
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-7585
THE NEWHALL LAND AND FARMING COMPANY
(A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 95-3931727
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
23823 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, CA 91355
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(661) 255-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes /X/ No / /
26,833,513 partnership units outstanding at September 30, 2000.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per unit)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Real estate
Residential home and land sales $ 4,861 $ 36,829 $ 23,817 $ 61,383
Industrial and commercial sales 20,711 16,566 49,044 63,231
Commercial operations
Income-producing properties 14,156 13,164 43,110 36,185
Valencia Water Company 4,220 3,765 9,613 8,702
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43,948 70,324 125,584 169,501
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Agriculture
Operations 2,522 2,880 4,569 5,057
Ranch sales - - - 3,957
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2,522 2,880 4,569 9,014
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Total revenues $ 46,470 $ 73,204 $ 130,153 $ 178,515
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CONTRIBUTION TO INCOME (LOSS)
Real estate
Residential home and land sales $ (3,403) $ 10,917 $ 2,945 $ 14,489
Industrial and commercial sales 4,135 3,981 9,004 25,798
Community development (2,411) (2,203) (6,848) (8,043)
Commercial operations
Income-producing properties 7,221 4,236 20,268 12,187
Valencia Water Company 1,237 1,031 2,476 2,108
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6,779 17,962 27,845 46,539
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Agriculture
Operations 202 271 919 862
Ranch sales - - - 2,847
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202 271 919 3,709
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Operating income 6,981 18,233 28,764 50,248
General and administrative expense (2,184) (3,805) (6,707) (9,861)
Interest and other, net (5,409) (2,531) (13,124) (7,484)
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Net income (loss) $ (612) $ 11,897 $ 8,933 $ 32,903
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Net income (loss) per unit $ (0.02) $ 0.38 $ 0.32 $ 1.03
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Net income (loss) per unit - diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.38 $ 0.32 $ 1.03
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Number of units used in computing per unit amounts:
Net income per unit 26,967 31,341 27,942 31,821
Net income per unit - diluted 26,967 31,611 28,289 32,100
Cash distributions per unit:
Regular $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.30 $ 0.30
Special 0.35 0.22
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $17,352 $1,624
Accounts and notes receivable 28,545 61,567
Land under development 62,455 39,401
Land held for future development 22,419 28,570
Income-producing properties held for sale, net 157,927 149,433
Income-producing properties, net 119,846 131,627
Property and equipment, net 67,265 61,318
Investment in joint ventures 684 16,682
Other assets and deferred charges 16,169 14,602
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$492,662 $504,824
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Accounts payable $27,973 $24,244
Accrued expenses 47,882 46,329
Deferred revenues 12,855 21,227
Mortgage and other debt 295,695 222,825
Advances and contributions from developers for
utility construction 32,092 25,690
Other liabilities 25,559 24,784
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Total liabilities 442,056 365,099
Partners' capital
26,834 units outstanding, excluding 9,939
units in treasury (cost-$236,894), at
September 30, 2000 and
29,668 units outstanding, excluding 7,104 units
in treasury (cost-$157,394), at December 31, 1999 50,606 139,725
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$492,662 $504,824
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 8,933 $ 32,903
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 7,442 11,092
Increase in land under development (51,180) (71,861)
Cost of sales and other inventory changes 34,275 75,210
Decrease (increase) in accounts and notes receivable 30,873 (21,062)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and deferred revenues (3,090) 30,714
Cost of property sold 15,997 12,593
Other adjustments, net 2,422 175
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Net cash provided by operating activities 45,672 69,764
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Development of income-producing properties (18,701) (56,401)
Purchase of property and equipment (8,461) (6,657)
Distribution from (investment in)
joint venture 3,974 (4,062)
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Net cash used in investing activities (23,188) (67,120)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions paid (18,552) (16,716)
Increase in mortgage and other debt 84,894 60,839
Increase (decrease) in advances and contributions from
developers for utility construction 6,402 (1,348)
Purchase of partnership units (81,240) (44,667)
Issuance of partnership units 1,740 1,811
Other - (870)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (6,756) (951)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 15,728 1,693
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,624 2,188
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 17,352 $ 3,881
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Divestiture of joint venture $ 16,469
Note payable in connection with investment in joint venture (12,024) $ 12,024
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Newhall Land
and Farming Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned
(collectively, "the Company"). All significant intercompany balances and
transactions are eliminated.
The Company's unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles used in the
preparation of the Company's annual financial statements. In the opinion of
the Company, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results of
operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999
have been made. The interim statements are condensed and do not include some
of the information necessary for a more complete understanding of the
financial data. Accordingly, your attention is directed to the footnote
disclosures found on pages 24 through 32 of the December 31,1999 Annual
Report to Partners and particularly to Note 2 therein which includes a
summary of significant accounting policies. Certain reclassifications have
been made to prior periods' amounts to conform to the current period
presentation.
Interim financial information for the Company has substantial limitations as
an indicator for the calendar year because:
- Land sales occur irregularly and are recognized at the close of
escrow or on the percentage of completion basis if the Company has an
obligation to complete certain future improvements and provided profit
recognition criteria are met.
- Sales of income properties and non-developable farmland occur
irregularly and are recognized upon close of escrow provided profit
recognition criteria are met.
- Agricultural crops are on an annual cycle and income is recognized upon
harvest. Most major crops are harvested during the fall and winter.
NOTE 2. DETAILS OF LAND UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(IN $000) 2000 1999
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Residential land development $ 14,058 $ 4,532
Industrial and commercial land development 47,921 34,524
Agriculture 476 345
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Total land under development $ 62,455 $ 39,401
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NOTE 3. DETAILS FOR EARNINGS PER UNIT CALCULATION
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INCOME UNITS PER UNIT
(in 000's except per unit) (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR)
<S> <C> <C>
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For three months ended September 30, 2000
Net loss per unit
Net loss available to unitholders $ (612) 26,967 $ (.02)
Effect of dilutive securities
Unit options - N/A -
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Net loss per unit - diluted $ (612) 26,967 $ (.02)
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 (continued)
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<CAPTION>
INCOME UNITS PER UNIT
(in 000's except per unit) (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
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For three months ended September 30, 1999
Net income per unit
Net income available to unitholders $11,897 31,341 $ .38
Effect of dilutive securities
Unit options - 270 -
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Net income per unit - diluted $11,897 31,611 $ .38
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For nine months ended September 30, 2000
Net income per unit
Net income available to unitholders $8,933 27,942 $ .32
Effect of dilutive securities
Unit options - 347 -
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Net income per unit - diluted $8,933 28,289 $.32
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For nine months ended September 30, 1999
Net income per unit
Net income available to unitholders $32,903 31,821 $1.03
Effect of dilutive securities
Unit options - 279 -
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Net income per unit - diluted $32,903 32,100 $1.03
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NOTE 4. DETAILS OF INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTIES, INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES HELD
FOR SALE AND PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(In $000s) 2000 1999
<S> <C> <C>
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Income-producing properties
Land $21,400 $ 21,399
Buildings 112,552 112,304
Other 14,500 14,498
Properties under development 1,792 8,904
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150,244 157,105
Accumulated depreciation (30,398) (25,478)
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$119,846 $131,627
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Income-producing properties held for sale
Retail $104,687 $115,462
Office 53,295 36,545
OTHER 19,923 19,857
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177,905 171,864
Accumulated depreciation (19,978) (22,431)
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$157,927 $149,433
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 (CONTINUED)
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(In $000s) 2000 1999
<S> <C> <C>
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Property and equipment
Land $ 3,759 $ 3,759
Buildings 5,803 5,343
Equipment 9,435 9,311
Water supply systems, orchards and other 80,513 73,635
Construction in progress 5,651 5,111
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105,161 97,159
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (37,896) (35,841)
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$67,265 $61,318
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NOTE 5. BUSINESS SEGMENT REPORTING
The following table provides financial information regarding revenues from
external customers, income and total assets for the Company's business segments
and also provides a reconciliation to the Company's consolidated totals:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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CONTRIBUTION
(In $000s) REVENUES TO INCOME (LOSS) ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
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Real Estate
Residential $ 4,861 $(3,403) $ 13,379
Industrial and commercial 20,711 4,135 85,944
Community development - (2,411) 11,536
Income-producing properties 14,156 7,221 282,394
Valencia Water Company 4,220 1,237 66,905
Agriculture 2,522 202 6,553
Central administration - (2,184) 25,951
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46,470 4,797 492,662
Interest and other, net - (5,409) -
All other - - -
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$46,470 $ (612) $492,662
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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CONTRIBUTION
(In $000s) REVENUES TO INCOME ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
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Real Estate
Residential $ 36,829 $ 10,989 $ 27,841
Industrial and commercial 16,566 4,065 92,547
Community development - (2,137) 8,393
Income-producing properties 13,164 4,254 288,994
Valencia Water Company 3,765 1,061 59,158
Agriculture 2,880 295 18,433
Central administration - (3,499) 12,133
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73,204 15,028 507,499
Interest and other, net - (2,531) -
All other - ( 600) -
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$ 73,204 $ 11,897 $507,499
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5 (CONTINUED)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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CONTRIBUTION
(In $000s) REVENUES TO INCOME ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
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Real Estate
Residential $ 23,817 $ 2,994 $ 13,379
Industrial and commercial 49,044 9,092 85,944
Community development - (6,776) 11,536
Income-producing properties 43,110 20,284 282,394
Valencia Water Company 9,613 2,498 66,905
Agriculture 4,569 930 6,553
Central administration - (6,415) 25,951
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130,153 22,607 492,622
Interest and other, net - (13,124) -
All other - (550) -
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$130,153 $ 8,933 $492,662
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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CONTRIBUTION
(IN $000S) REVENUES TO INCOME ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>> <C>
Real Estate
Residential $ 61,383 $ 14,693 $ 27,841
Industrial and commercial 63,231 26,036 92,547
Community development - (7,856) 8,393
Income-producing properties 36,185 12,238 288,994
Valencia Water Company 8,702 2,193 59,158
Agriculture 9,014 3,777 18,433
Central administration - (8,994) 12,133
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178,515 42,087 507,499
Interest and other, net - (7,484) -
All other - (1,700) -
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$178,515 $ 32,903 $507,499
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2000 to Third Quarter and
Nine Months of 1999
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UNAUDITED
The amounts of increase or decrease in revenues and income from the prior
year third quarter and nine months are as follows (in 000s, except per unit):
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Third Quarter Nine Months
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Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease)
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Amount % Amount %
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Real Estate
Residential home and land sales $ (31,968) -87% $ (37,566) -61%
Industrial and commercial sales 4,145 25% (14,187) -22%
Commercial operations
Income-producing properties 992 8% 6,925 19%
Valencia Water Company 455 12% 911 10%
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(26,376) -38% (43,917) -26%
Agriculture
Operations (358) -12% (488) -10%
Ranch sales - - (3,957) -100%
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Total revenues $ (26,734) -37% $ (48,362) -27%
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CONTRIBUTION TO INCOME
Real Estate
Residential home and land sales $ (14,320) -131% $ (11,544) -80%
Industrial and commercial sales 154 4% (16,794) -65%
Community development (208) -9% 1,195 15%
Commercial operations
Income-producing properties 2,985 70% 8,081 66%
Valencia Water Company 206 20% 368 17%
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(11,183) -62% (18,694) -40%
Agriculture
Operations (69) -25% 57 7%
Ranch sales - - (2,847) -100%
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Operating income (11,252) -62% (21,484) -43%
General and administrative expense 1,621 43% 3,154 32%
Interest and other, net (2,878) -114% (5,640) -75%
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Net income $ (12,509) -105% $ (23,970) -73%
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Net income per unit ($0.40) -106% ($0.71) -69%
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Net income per unit - diluted ($0.40) -106% ($0.71) -69%
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Number of units used in computing per unit amounts:
Net income per unit (4,374) -14% (3,879) -12%
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Net income per unit - diluted (4,644) -15% (3,811) -12%
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
For the three months ended September 30, 2000, the Company recorded a net loss
of $612,000 on revenues of $46.5 million. This compares with net income of $11.9
million on revenues of $73.2 million reported for the third quarter of 1999.
Results for the 2000 third quarter include a $4.5 million loss as a result of
the divestiture and expenses incurred prior to the divestiture of the Company's
interest in City Ranch, a joint venture project with Kaufman and Broad of
Southern California. The divestiture eliminates significant future cash
requirements relating to development costs for the 4,500-home project and allows
the Company to focus its resources on its unit repurchase program and the strong
real estate market in Valencia where demand for residential, industrial and
commercial land is excellent.
In addition, two accounting charges were recorded in the 2000 third quarter. In
September, the Company agreed to accept a reduced note pay-off in the fourth
quarter of this year in return for accelerating the due date on a 1998
industrial land sale note with scheduled maturities through September 2002. This
resulted in the Company recording a $2.1 million charge in the third quarter of
2000 to reduce the note receivable and accrued interest to the negotiated $14.4
million pay-off amount. The note relates to a land sale in Valencia Commerce
Center to developers who bought several parcels upon which they intended to
construct office buildings. The first project has not leased well, and the
developers have decided to develop the second 27-acre parcel (the collateral for
the note) as industrial. The payoff amount, net of accrued interest, reflects
current Valencia industrial land values of slightly over $11 per square foot.
The industrial market in Valencia remains strong with vacancy rates in the
Company's two industrial/business parks at slightly below 5%.
The second charge relates to the asset sale program. The Company has executed a
letter of intent to sell its four office buildings in Valencia Town Center
totaling 396,000 square feet, including two buildings under construction for
Princess Cruises. Under the negotiated terms as of September 30, 2000, escrow is
anticipated to close on the four office buildings in the fourth quarter of this
year for approximately $74 million cash. This sales price exceeds the
construction costs by approximately $11 million. However, a condition of the
sale includes a monthly rental payment by the Company to the buyer for 161,000
square feet of building space (to be occupied by Princess Cruises) until
Princess' rent commencement date in the first quarter of 2001. In addition, the
Company has agreed to lease back approximately 49,000 square feet of retail
space for 12-1/2 years. These provisions are treated as costs of the
transaction. With regard to the retail leaseback, accounting guidelines do not
allow the consideration of any future new or renewal leasing activity to reduce
the calculation of the net obligation. As a result of the above accounting
charge, the Company has estimated the accounting loss on the sale of the
buildings, $1.2 million, as an impairment in the value of such assets and
recognized it in the third quarter. Management believes that sub-leasing of the
retail will more than offset this accounting loss over the life of the leaseback
and ultimately will result in additional revenues and income. Closing of escrow
under the terms described above is dependent on a number of factors including,
but not limited to, completion of buyer's due diligence, completion of a
definitive agreement and availability of buyer financing.
During the third quarter, the Company was informed that Valencia Water Company's
most recent request to expand its service area was undergoing further review by
the Public Utilities Commission. In October 2000, the Commission determined that
environmental studies on water availability should be submitted for Valencia
Water Company's expansion areas which include the Company's remaining
undeveloped residential properties in Valencia, excluding Westridge and River
Park. Under the ruling, Valencia Water Company will be filing a response during
the later half of the fourth quarter, after which the Commission will determine
the scope of the necessary environmental review needed. It is expected that this
process will delay lot sales in the affected areas previously scheduled to close
in the fourth quarter of 2000 and early in 2001 well into next year. However,
the length of time of the Commission's review and decision are difficult to
predict, which could further delay the service expansion request.
Valencia Westridge, the Company's golf course community planned for 1,200 homes
and 500 apartments, is not affected by the PUC ruling and land development work
has commenced. The Company expects to begin marketing this project next year
with lot sales expected in the second half of 2001.
As previously reported, a buyer had been identified for the Valencia Town Center
Mall, Valencia Entertainment Center and retail buildings along Town Center
Drive. As announced on August 28, 2000, the buyer terminated due diligence work
and decided not to proceed with the proposed purchase as a result of the Chapter
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
bankruptcy filing by Edwards Theaters Circuit, Inc. Edwards Theaters has two
theater complexes totaling 21 screens and an IMAX 3D theatre in the Mall and
Entertainment Center. Independent industry data indicate that out of the
approximately 70 Edwards Theater locations in Southern California, Valencia Town
Center's complexes are among the top 25% in total box office performance. The
theaters are state-of-the-art and are located in a premier shopping area in the
heart of Valencia, which is a strong and growing area. Edwards has paid rent
when due on its leases in the two complexes. The Company is in the process of
identifying other potential buyers for the mall and entertainment center, but
does not expect a sale to be completed this year.
A buyer has been identified for Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a significant Company
asset. Completion of the possible sale and the timing are uncertain. Sale of the
Bank of America and Spectrum Club buildings is not expected to be completed this
year.
The Company expects this year's revenues to include about $25 million from the
208 residential lots sold in the first half of the year and revenues recognized
on prior year lot sales. About 100 acres of industrial and commercial land are
either sold or scheduled to close this year, for approximately $65 million. The
retail asset sales that closed earlier in the year, together with the office
portfolio in escrow, are scheduled to generate approximately $90 million in
revenues. Escrow closings are dependent upon market and other conditions.
The current unit repurchase program, begun in September 1999, is 73% complete.
While the remaining 1.7 million units may not be repurchased by the end of this
year, the Company is focused on completing the current authorization as soon as
possible when major asset sales are completed. In addition, if current strong
business conditions continue, additional unit repurchases may be authorized in
addition to the current program in 2001, dependent primarily on the level of
land sales that close escrow next year.
During the third quarter of 2000, a total of 342,095 partnership units was
repurchased at an average price of $27.69 per unit. From the date of the plan's
announcement through September 30, 2000, a total of 4,650,402 units, or 73% of
the 6,384,446 units, was repurchased at an average price of $26.55 per unit. A
total of 1,734,044 units remains to be repurchased under the current
authorization.
The Company repurchases partnership units from time to time in the open market
and through block transactions. Numerous factors could affect the Company's
ability to complete the repurchase program including, but not limited to,
changing market conditions, rising interest rates, challenges to governmental
approvals, and finding suitable buyers for certain properties.
The increases and decreases in revenues and income by business segment for the
three and nine months are attributable to the following:
RESIDENTIAL HOME AND LAND SALES
In the quarter ended September 30, 2000, no residential lots closed escrow,
however, revenues of $4.9 million and income of $2.2 million were recognized
from previous lot sales in Bridgeport under percentage of completion accounting.
The 2000 nine-month period includes the sale of 208 lots in Bridgeport, which
contributed $12.2 million to revenues, and $5.5 million to income under
percentage of completion. In addition, revenues of $11.4 million and income of
$5.2 million were recognized in the nine-month period from lots sold in the
prior year.
During the third quarter of 1999, the Company closed escrow on 154 finished lots
in Bridgeport for $18.5 million, contributing $9.3 million to income under
percentage of completion accounting. Results for the 1999 nine-month period also
included the sale of 193 residential lots in Bridgeport for a multi-family
project which added $9.5 million to revenues $3.8 million to income under
percentage of completion. Results for the 1999 quarter and nine-month period
also include $1.1 million received from price and profit participation
agreements relating to Valencia lot sales in prior years. In addition, the 1999
three-month period included $16.7 million in revenues and $1.7 million in income
and the 1999 nine-month period included revenues of $32.3 million and income of
$3.3 million from 65 and 141 joint-venture home closings, respectively.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
The supply of new homes released for sale continues to increase and, during the
2000 third quarter, five new product lines were added to the 11 already
available. Merchant builders sold 124 homes in the 2000 third quarter, up from
the 110 homes sold in the year earlier quarter and 68 homes sold in the second
quarter of 2000. This brings the total for the first nine months of 2000 to 278
homes sold compared with 319 homes sold in the first nine months of 1999 which
included 141 by the Company's joint ventures. The Company completed the sell-out
of its remaining Valencia homebuilding joint ventures in 1999 and its efforts
since have been concentrated on lot sales to merchant builders. While the
Company does not participate directly in profits generated from escrow closings
by merchant builders, the absorption of these previously sold lots is key to the
Company's future success in selling additional lots.
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) review of Valencia Water Company's request
to expand its service area will delay the sale of certain residential lots
previously planned for later this year and early in 2001 well into next year.
However, the length of time the PUC will take to review and render its decision
is difficult to predict, which could further delay lot sales The neighborhoods
affected include: 700 entitled lots on about 54 net acres in Alta Vista; 1,200
entitled lots on about 110 net acres in Creekside and Hidden Creek (formerly
known as East Creek), all of which were approved for annexation to the City of
Santa Clarita last year; and 2,545 entitled lots on about 287 net acres in the
West Creek community, which received tentative approval by the L.A. County Board
of Supervisors in September 2000. About 1,000 lots on approximately 100 net
acres yet to be approved in River Park will be serviced by another water
purveyor and will not be affected by the PUC ruling. The number of entitled lots
for a specific project compared to the number of lots sold will vary according
to market conditions, merchant builder needs and a variety of other conditions.
In October 2000, a petition for writ of mandate and injunctive relief concerning
the West Creek community was filed by Santa Clarita Organization for Planning
the Environment in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the County of Los
Angeles, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the California Department
of Fish and Game, and the Company as the real party in interest. The petition
alleges violations of: 1) the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2)
Planning and Zoning Act; 3) California Endangered Species Act; and 4) Section
1603 of the California Fish and Game Code. The petition was recently filed and
the Company is reviewing the allegations. As with prior CEQA lawsuits in which
the Company was a real party in interest, the results of these types of legal
challenges are difficult to predict. An adverse decision will likely delay the
development of the community beyond the delay created by the PUC process
previously mentioned.
Valencia Westridge, the Company's 1,700-home golf course community, is not
affected by the PUC ruling and land development work has commenced. The 280 net
acre project will consist of approximately 1,200 homes and 500 apartments. About
400 homes will have golf course frontage or spectacular views, many on
estate-size lots. The community also will contain a 200-acre preserve for oak
trees and open space. Lots are anticipated to be sold to merchant builders
starting in the second half of 2001, with homes expected to be available for
sale in 2002. The Tournament Players Club (TPC) Golf Course, which is designed
to serve as the site for an annual PGA TOUR-sanctioned golf tournament, is
scheduled for completion in 2002. These schedules may be adversely affected by
additional legal actions, including, but not limited to, the appeal of the Los
Angeles County Superior Court ruling approving the project's Environmental
Impact Report. In addition, several groups have given the Company notice of
their intent to challenge a permit that was issued by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers relating to the development of a portion of the community.
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SALES
INDUSTRIAL LAND SALES
Two industrial parcels in Valencia Commerce Center totaling 34.4 acres closed
escrow in the 2000 third quarter, adding $12.8 million to revenues and $3.2
million to income for the third quarter. Under percentage of completion
accounting, an additional $3.6 million in revenues and $800,000 in income is
expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter from these sales. The 2000
nine-month period also includes two industrial parcels totaling 4.2 acres for
$2.3 million contributing $700,000 to income. At September 30, 2000, six parcels
totaling 15.1 acres were in escrow for approximately $8.4 million, with closings
scheduled for the fourth quarter. All escrow closings are subject to market and
other conditions.
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OF OPERATIONS.
The industrial market in Valencia remains strong with vacancy rates in the
Company's two industrial/business parks at slightly below 5%. The Company has
approximately 380 acres of entitled industrial land remaining in Valencia.
In the 1999 third quarter, $7.6 million in revenues and $400,000 in income were
recognized upon the completion and sale of a 170,000-square-foot build-to-suit
facility in Valencia Commerce Center. The sale of the land for this facility
closed escrow in the first quarter of 1999. A 4.4-acre parcel in Valencia
Industrial center also closed escrow during the third quarter for $1.7 million
adding $630,000 to income. In addition to third quarter sales, results for the
1999 nine-month period include industrial land closings on 20.5 acres
contributing $9.8 million to revenues and $2.0 million to income. At September
30, 1999, four industrial parcels totaling 26.2 acres were in escrow or were
being held under deposit for $19.3 million including a 100,000-square-foot
build-to-suit on 5.2 acres.
COMMERCIAL LAND SALES
During the 2000 third quarter, three commercial parcels totaling 4.1 acres
closed escrow, contributing $2.8 million to revenues and $1.8 million to income.
The nine-month period also includes an 11.2-acre commercial parcel for a Lowe's
Home Improvement Warehouse which closed escrow for $6.4 million, contributing
$4.2 million to revenues and $1.5 million to income under percentage of
completion accounting. At September 30, 2000, a total of 29.2 commercial acres
was in escrow for approximately $24 million, with closings scheduled for the
fourth quarter. An additional 42.8 commercial acres are in escrow for
approximately $27 million, with closings anticipated in the first quarter of
2001. All escrow closings are subject to market and other conditions.
Commercial escrow closings during the third quarter of 1999 totaled 8.1 acres
adding $2.2 million to revenues and $1.4 million to income. In addition, the
Company recognized additional revenues of $4.5 million and income of $2.9
million in the 1999 third quarter under percentage of completion accounting from
the 1999 second quarter sale of a 32.8-acre apartment site. The 1999 nine-month
period included $23.2 million in revenues and $13.8 million in income under
percentage of completion from the 32.8-acre apartment site and sale of two
commercial parcels totaling 2.7 acres for $3.9 million adding $2.3 million to
income. At September 30. 1999, five commercial parcels totaling 31.7 acres were
in escrow or were being held under deposit for $22.7 million.
COMMERCIAL ASSET SALES
No commercial asset sales were completed in the 2000 third quarter. During the
nine months ended September 30, 2000, the Company closed escrow on two retail
properties in the Company's asset sales program, Castaic Shopping Center and
Plaza del Rancho, adding $18.8 million to revenues and $3.7 million to income to
the nine-month period. These sales are part of the Company's plan to sell
approximately one-half of its income portfolio to finance the unit repurchase
program. There were no commercial asset sales in the 1999 three- or nine-month
periods.
OTHER PROPERTY SALES
During the 2000 third quarter, a right-of-way purchase by Caltrans for a
widening project along Highway 126 contributed $5.1 million to revenues and $4.0
million to income. The 1999 nine-month period included the sale of the last
remaining large parcel at the Cowell Ranch in northern California which added
$10.0 million to revenues and $8.2 million to income.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Company's community development activities are focused on securing the
necessary entitlements as well as an intensified strategic marketing and
branding program to support the buildout of Valencia and begin the development
of approximately 21,600 homes in Newhall Ranch located on the Company's 12,000
acres west of Valencia. The Company's ability to achieve its goals and increase
the pace of development is contingent upon obtaining the necessary entitlements
from the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita.
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OF OPERATIONS.
Community development expenses in the 2000 third quarter increased 9% from the
1999 third quarter primarily due to legal expenses relating to Newhall Ranch.
For the nine-month period, community development expenses decreased 15% from the
comparative prior year period primarily due to expenses in the prior year
relating to Newhall Ranch entitlements and certain initial costs relating to
commercial properties under development. Community development expenses for the
year are expected to decrease about 10% over 1999.
The Company is proceeding with additional research and analyses on six issues in
the Newhall Ranch Environmental Impact Report which were identified by a Kern
County Superior Court as requiring further environmental review. As previously
reported, the six issues include the impact of the Company's 21,600-home Newhall
Ranch development on the Salt Creek wildlife corridor and traffic in Ventura
County; biological impacts on the Santa Clara River corridor, consistency with
the General Plan and impacts in Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs); adequacy
and reliability of the water supply; and a further alternative site analysis for
the water reclamation plant location. The court ruled in the Company's favor on
all other issues raised by opponents. The "affordable housing" opponent has
filed a notice of its intent to appeal the Superior Court's decision.
The Company believes the six issues in question can be resolved to the
satisfaction of the Court by the end of 2001, in which case development is
expected to start in 2003. However, the length of time of the public hearings
and judicial process will take is difficult to predict, and circumstances beyond
the Company's control could further delay resolution of the issues. The
additional environmental analyses of the six issues will be circulated for
public review and comments. Following the public review period, both the Los
Angeles County Regional Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors must review
the issues, hold public hearings and certify the additional environmental
analyses before the case is referred back to the Court. An adverse decision by
the County or Court and/or additional legal action will likely delay the start
of the development of the community beyond 2003.
The Company is in discussions with potential buyers interested in assuming the
Company's option to develop the 1,800-acre project in the City of Broomfield,
Colorado, located between Denver and Boulder. During the third quarter, the
Company submitted its development plan application to the City. The plan calls
for approximately 3,000 homes and 215 acres of office and other commercial
development. To date, the Company has invested $2.2 million in the project and,
if the option is sold, would expect the sale to generate a profit.
INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTIES
As announced in September 1999, the Company plans to sell approximately one-half
of its income portfolio to finance the repurchase of up to 6,384,446 of the
Company's partnership units, equal to approximately 20% of the outstanding units
at that time. In June 2000, escrow closed on two retail properties, Castaic
Shopping Center and Plaza del Rancho.
Suspension of depreciation on income properties held for sale, improved hotel
operations and a recovery of tenant billings previously reserved for in Valencia
Town Center, contributed to increases in the portfolio's revenues and income of
8% and 70%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2000 over the year earlier
quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, revenues and income were
up 19% and 66%, respectively, over the first nine months of 1999. Approximately
74% of the increase in income in the third quarter of 2000 and approximately 56%
of the increase for the nine-month period is attributable to depreciation no
longer being taken on properties expected to be sold.
For the first nine months of this year, assets sold earlier this year and
those being held for sale, including Valencia Town Center, contributed $13.8
million to earnings. After the sale of the assets currently being marketed
(including Valencia Town Center mall and the landfill), the portfolio is
expected to generate annual net income before depreciation of approximately
$15 to $16 million and contribution to income (after depreciation) of about
$7 to $8 million.
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OF OPERATIONS.
The Company's four apartment complexes totaling 924 units, including Montecito,
the Company's new 210-unit, luxury apartment complex in Valencia Town Center,
were 99% leased at September 30, 2000. With a significant number of new jobs
being created in Valencia, there continues to be strong demand for apartments.
Actual average rents at the Company's four complexes range from $1.15 to $1.57
per square foot per month. The overall average, currently $1.32 per square foot
per month, is 4.8% higher than at year-end 1999.
Occupancy and room rates at the Hyatt Valencia Hotel continue to improve, with
the third quarter of 2000 its strongest performance to date. During the third
quarter, occupancy was 77% compared to 59% last year, on slightly higher average
room rates. The Valencia Hilton Garden Inn benefited from new rides and
attractions at the adjacent Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park with a
year-to-date occupancy rate of 80% at the end of the third quarter compared with
78% for the comparable period last year.
The Company's two neighborhood shopping centers, River Oaks and NorthPark
Village Square, were both 100% leased at September 30, 2000.
VALENCIA WATER COMPANY
Valencia Water Company is a regulated utility and a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company. For the third quarter of 2000, income increased 20% on a 12%
increase in revenues. For the nine-month period, increases of 17% and 10% in
income and revenues were recorded, respectively, over the corresponding prior
year period. Results benefited from increased operating efficiencies and a
growing base which now totals over 22,000 connections.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS AND RANCH SALES
For the third quarter of 2000, agriculture revenues and income, including the
Company's energy operations, were below the year earlier quarter, primarily due
to a decline in the price of oranges. The decline was partially offset from
higher revenues and net income from energy operations due to higher oil and gas
prices compared to last year's prices. For the first nine months of 2000, income
was slightly ahead of the year earlier period, with energy being the primary
contributor. With less land for farming, income from agricultural operations for
2000 is expected to decrease substantially from 1999.
The 1999 nine-month period included the sale of the Company's three remaining
parcels at the Merced Ranch for $4.0 million contributing $2.8 million to
income. The sale was part of a strategic plan to sell land not suitable for
development. No additional sales of non-developable farmland are planned in
2000.
The Company's agricultural operations are now concentrated on the 14,000-acre
New Columbia Ranch and the 1,000-acre Newhall Orchard in Ventura County. Most of
the remaining 15,000 acres owned in Ventura County are leased for cattle
grazing.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
Decreases of 43% and 32% in general and administrative expenses from the prior
year comparable three- and nine-month periods, respectively, are primarily due
to lower expenses for land acquisition activities. For all of 2000, general and
administrative expenses are expected to decrease about 20% from 1999 levels.
INTEREST AND OTHER
Net interest expense for the 2000 third quarter increased 114% from the prior
year three-month period and 75% from the prior nine-month period primarily due
the Company increasing its borrowings under credit facilities to fund
partnership unit repurchases. The three-month comparison is also impacted by
higher interest income from
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OF OPERATIONS.
industrial land sale notes in the prior year third
quarter. A portion of the sales proceeds from income properties held for sale
will be used to pay down debt as escrows close. Interest expense in 2000 for the
total year is expected to be substantially higher than in the previous year due
to the Company's increased borrowings.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2000, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $17.4
million and $24.6 million in available lines of credit, net of $13.4 million in
letters of credit. Borrowings totaled $145 million outstanding against unsecured
lines of credit and $40 million against a revolving mortgage facility. In
addition, the Company had fixed rate debt totaling $110.7 million. The Company
believes it has adequate sources of cash from operations and debt capacity to
finance its operations. At September 30, 2000, there was no debt against raw
land or land under development inventories.
A $40 million revolving mortgage facility secured by Valencia Town Center
shopping center and a $20 million unsecured line have been extended to November
22, 2000. The Company expects to increase the $40 million mortgage facility to
$50 million and increase the $20 million unsecured line to $40 million, both
with a one-year term. An existing $159 million unsecured line of credit which
matures on November 14, 2000 is expected to be replaced with a $130 million line
of credit with a three-year term.
The Company is following its business strategy announced in September 1999 to
capitalize on its significant underlying asset values by repurchasing up to
6,384,446 units, equal to approximately 20% of the outstanding units at that
time. As of September 30, 2000, a total of 4,650,402 units had been repurchased
including 2,926,450 in the current year for $81.2 million. Due to delays in
planned asset sales, the remaining 1,734,044 units may not be repurchased by the
end of this year. However, the Company is focused on completing the current
authorization as soon as possible when major asset sales are completed. In
addition, if current strong business conditions continue, additional unit
repurchases may be authorized in 2001 dependent primarily upon the level of land
sales that close escrow next year.
The Company repurchases partnership units from time to time in the open market
and through block transactions. Numerous factors could affect the Company's
ability to complete the repurchase program including, but not limited to,
changing market conditions, rising interest rates, challenges to governmental
approvals, and finding suitable buyers for certain properties.
In September 2000, the Company divested its interest in the joint venture with
Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc. to develop City Ranch in
Palmdale, California. The Company's initial investment totaled $16 million,
including $4 million cash and a $12 million note payable to Kaufman and Broad.
As a result of the divestiture and expenses incurred prior to the divestiture, a
$4.5 million loss was recorded.
There are no material commitments for capital expenditures other than in the
ordinary course of business. The Company expects to spend approximately $12.4
million in the fourth quarter of 2000 and first quarter of 2001 to complete the
construction of two office buildings which have been leased to Princess Cruises.
These buildings, along with two completed office buildings in Valencia Town
Center, are expected to be sold in the fourth quarter as part of the Company's
plan to fund the unit repurchase program. In addition, the Company expects to
invest approximately $10 million in major roads and freeway improvements and
approximately $10 million in land development during the remainder of the year.
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION RELATES TO PRINCIPAL ITEMS IN THE CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $45.7 million for the 2000
nine-month period and included the sale of 208 residential lots, 53.9 industrial
and commercial acres, and the sale of two income properties, Castaic Shopping
Center and Plaza del Rancho. These sales provided $59.4 million in cash
including a $3.7 million note from a first quarter residential lot sale which
was paid in the second quarter. In addition, $21.9 million of notes in
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OF OPERATIONS.
conjunction with land sales in prior years were collected and $5.1 million was
received from a right-of-way purchase by Cal Trans. As previously discussed, the
Company recorded a $2.1 million charge in the 2000 third quarter to reduce a
note receivable and accrued interest on a 1998 land sale to a negotiated $14.4
million pay-off amount in return for accelerating the due date to the fourth
quarter of this year.
Expenditures for land under development totaled $51.2 million and were primarily
related to land preparation and infrastructure improvements to ready land for
development or sale and agricultural crop costs.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for development of income-producing properties totaled $18.7
million and were primarily for two office buildings under construction for
Princess Cruises and the Valencia Entertainment Center expansion. Purchase of
property and equipment was primarily for water utility construction.
As discussed in the LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES section above, in September
2000, the Company divested its interest in the City Ranch joint venture and
recorded a $4.5 million loss.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Distributions totaling $18.6 million have been paid year-to-date consisting of
three quarterly distributions of $.10 per unit each and a $.35 per unit special
distribution. The next quarterly distribution will be considered by the Board of
Directors on November 15, 2000. The declaration of distributions and the amount
declared is reviewed by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis taking into
account the Company's earnings, financial condition and prospects.
Borrowings against lines of credit increased $85.6 million during the nine-month
period due to the Company's plan to utilize available debt capacity to fund the
unit repurchase program until income property sales and land sales are
completed. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000, a total of
2,926,450 units was repurchased for $81.2 million, or an average price of $27.76
per unit.
2001 OUTLOOK
The Company's 2001 business plan anticipates revenues being generated from 1)
residential, commercial, and industrial land sales; 2) the portfolio of
income-producing properties; and 3) properties identified in the asset sale
program that did not close escrow in 2000. About 600 improved, residential lots
in the Westridge golf course community are planned to be marketed. In addition
to the 31 acres of commercial/ industrial land in escrow in the 2000 fourth
quarter that are scheduled to close next year, the business plan targets another
50 acres of commercial/industrial land to be sold in 2001. Anticipated sales
will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to,
availability of financing to the buyer, regulatory and legal issues and
successful completion of the buyer's due diligence.
Capital expenditures for 2001 primarily are limited to expenses for Valencia
Water Company, the Company's wholly-owned water utility company, and are
targeted at the same level as this year. With a projected sellout of Valencia
residential land by 2005, community development expense is targeted to be
somewhat higher than 2000, while general and administrative expense is expected
to remain about the same. Debt is targeted to remain at or below approximately
60% of the value of our income portfolio.
INFLATION, RISKS AND RELATED FACTORS AFFECTING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report and other published reports by the Company contain forward-looking
statements regarding the status of proposed or pending sales and rental
activity, future planned development, plus the long-term growth goals of the
Company. The forward-looking statements made in this report are based, in part,
on present trends the Company is experiencing in residential, industrial and
commercial markets. The forward-looking statements may also involve unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual
results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any
future results or performance suggested by the
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OF OPERATIONS.
forward-looking statements in this report. Such forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date of this report. The Company expressly disclaims any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements found herein to
reflect any changes in Company expectations or results or any change in
events. Also, the Company's success in obtaining entitlements, governmental
and environmental regulations, timing of escrow closings, and marketplace
acceptance of its business strategies are among the factors that could affect
results. The following risks and related factors, among others, should be
taken into consideration in evaluating the future prospects for the Company.
Actual results may materially differ from those predicted.
SALES OF REAL ESTATE: The majority of the Company's revenues is generated by its
real estate operations. The ability of the Company to consummate sales of real
estate is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to,
availability of financing to the buyer, regulatory and legal issues and
successful completion of the buyer's due diligence. The fact that a real estate
transaction has entered escrow does not necessarily mean that the transaction
will ultimately close. Therefore, the timing of sales may differ from that
anticipated by the Company. The inability to close sales as anticipated could
adversely impact the recognition of revenue in any specific period.
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS: Real estate development is significantly impacted by
general and local economic conditions which are beyond the control of the
Company. The Company's real estate operations are concentrated in Southern
California. The regional economy is profoundly affected by the entertainment,
technology, defense and certain other segments, which have been known to
affect the region's demographics. Consequently, all sectors of real estate
development for the Company tend to be cyclical. While the economy of
Southern California has improved, there can be no assurances that present
trends will continue.
INTEREST RATES AND FINANCING: Fluctuations in interest rates and the
availability of financing have an important impact on the Company's
performance. Sales of the Company's projects could be adversely impacted by
the inability of buyers to obtain adequate financing. Further, the Company's
real estate development activities are dependent on the availability of
adequate sources of capital. Certain of the Company's credit facilities bear
interest at variable rates and would be negatively impacted by increasing
interest rates.
COMPETITION: The sale and leasing of residential, industrial and commercial
real estate is highly competitive, with competition coming from numerous and
varied sources. The degree of competition is affected by such factors as the
supply of real estate available which is comparable to that sold and leased
by the Company and the level of demand for such real estate. The Company
recently has experienced a slight decrease in its new home sale market share
at both the local and the county level, due to the temporary decline in
Valencia new home inventory. New competition is expected to deliver competing
projects in the future that could impact the Company's ability to reverse
this trend.
GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION: The Company's real estate development activities
are focused on its 19,000 acres in Los Angeles County, 30 miles north of Los
Angeles. The Company's entire commercial income portfolio is located in the
Valencia area. Therefore, any factors affecting that concentrated area, such
as changes in the housing market, economic changes and environmental factors,
including seismic activity, which cannot be predicted with certainty, could
affect future results.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND ENTITLEMENT RISKS: In developing its projects, the
Company must obtain the approval of numerous governmental authorities
regulating such matters as permitted land uses, density and traffic, and the
providing of utility services such as electricity, water and waste disposal.
In addition, the Company is subject to a variety of federal, state and local
laws and regulations concerning protection of health and the environment.
This government regulation affects the types of projects which can be pursued
by the Company and increases the cost of development and ownership. The
Company devotes substantial financial and managerial resources to comply with
these requirements. To varying degrees, certain permits and approvals will be
required to complete the developments currently being undertaken, or planned
by the Company. Furthermore, the timing, cost and scope of planned projects
may be subject to legal challenges, particularly large projects with regional
impacts. In addition, the continued effectiveness of permits already granted
is subject to factors such as changes in policies, rules and regulations and
their interpretation and application. The ability to obtain necessary
approvals and permits for its projects can be beyond the Company's control
and could restrict or prevent development of otherwise desirable new
properties. The Company's results of operations in any period will be
affected by the amount of entitled properties the Company has in inventory.
INFLATION: The Company believes it is well positioned against the effects of
inflation. Historically, during periods of inflation, the Company has been able
to increase selling prices of properties to offset rising costs of land
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development and construction. Recently, land values have been increasing at a
faster rate than costs. However, there are no assurances that this trend will
continue. A portion of the commercial income portfolio is protected from
inflation since percentage rent clauses and Consumer Price Index increases in
the Company's leases tend to adjust rental receipts for inflation, while the
underlying value of commercial properties has tended to rise over the long term.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company is exposed to market risk primarily due to fluctuations in interest
rates. The Company utilizes both fixed rate and variable rate debt. At September
30, 2000, the Company had $185 million of variable debt with interest rates
ranging from 7.63% to 8.15% and $110.7 million of fixed rate debt with interest
rates ranging from 6.51% to 8.45%.
The table below presents principal cash flows and related weighted average
interest rates of the Company's long-term fixed rate and variable rate debt,
as of September 30, 2000, by expected maturity dates:
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Expected Maturity Date
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(IN $000S) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Thereafter Total Value
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Mortgage and Other Debt
Fixed Rate Debt $ 1,327 $1,986 $2,147 $11,682 $2,266 $91,477 $110,695 $110,695
Weighted Average Interest Rate 7.48% 7.70% 7.68% 8.16% 7.61% 7.02% 7.24%
Variable Rate Debt (1) $185,000 $185,000 $185,000
Weighted Average Interest Rate 7.79% 7.79%
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(1) The Company has a $40 million revolving mortgage facility which bears
interest at LIBOR plus 1.0% or Wells Fargo Bank's prime rate, at the
election of the Company. The Company also has a $159 million unsecured
revolving line of credit on which the rate is LIBOR plus 1.2% and a $2
million unsecured line on which the rate is LIBOR plus 1.35%. At September
30, 2000, $145 million was outstanding against the unsecured lines and $40
million was outstanding against the revolving mortgage facility. The
amounts set forth in the table above assume that the outstanding amounts
under the variable rate credit facilities will be repaid at the facilities'
respective maturity dates. Management believes these lines will be renewed
at maturity with similar terms.
There is inherent rollover risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at
current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable
because of the variability of future interest rates and the Company's future
financing requirements. The Company manages its interest rate risk by
maintaining conservative ratio of fixed-rate, long-term debt to total debt in
order to maintain variable rate exposure at an acceptable level and by taking
advantage of favorable market conditions for long-term debt. In addition, the
Company's guideline for total debt is up to approximately 60% of the appraised
value of the income portfolio.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Please refer to "Residential Home and Land Sales" and "Community Development"
under Part I, Item 2. -- "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations".
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits (listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item
601 in Regulation S-K):
27 Financial Data Schedule
10(a) Amendment No. 3 to The Newhall Land and Farming Company
Employee Savings Plan
10(b) The Newhall Land and Farming Company Employee Savings
Restoration Plan (As Amended And Restated Effective July 19,
2000)
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
(b) The following report on Form 8-K was filed in the third quarter ended
September 30, 2000.
ITEM REPORTED DATE OF REPORT
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A news release issued by the Company on August 28, 2000
August 28, 2000 concerning the prospective
buyer of regional shopping center terminating
due diligence work and possible delay of completion
of unit repurchase program.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE NEWHALL LAND AND FARMING COMPANY
(a California Limited Partnership)
Registrant
By Newhall Management Limited Partnership,
Managing General Partner
By Newhall Management Corporation,
Managing General Partner
Date: November 8, 2000 By /s/ Thomas L. Lee
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Thomas L. Lee, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Newhall
Management Corporation (Principal
Executive Officer)
Date: November 8, 2000 By /s/ STUART R. MORK
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Stuart R. Mork, Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer of Newhall Management
Corporation (Principal Financial
Officer)
Date: November 8, 2000 By /s/ DONALD L. KIMBALL
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Donald L. Kimball, Vice President
- Finance and Controller of Newhall
Management Corporation (Principal
Accounting Officer)
