Simon® Reports Fourth Quarterand Full Year 2023 Resultsand Raises Quarterly Dividend
- Net income attributable to common stockholders increased to $747.5 million for the quarter and $2.280 billion for the year
- Funds From Operations (FFO) saw an increase to $1.382 billion for the quarter and $4.686 billion for the year
- Domestic property Net Operating Income (NOI) and portfolio NOI showed significant growth
- U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets Operating Statistics displayed positive occupancy and rent per square foot figures
- The company demonstrated robust capital markets and balance sheet liquidity
- Simon's Board of Directors declared an increase in quarterly common stock dividend
- The company issued 2024 guidance for net income and FFO
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Insights
The reported financial results of Simon Property Group demonstrate a robust performance, with an increase in net income and a significant rise in Funds From Operations (FFO). The company's strategic disinvestment in Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and the execution of multiple leasing and redevelopment projects have contributed to this growth. The FFO, which is a key indicator of a REIT's operating performance, surpassed the previous year's figures, indicating a healthy cash flow and operational efficiency. The increase in dividends and share repurchases reflects confidence in the company's financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns.
One notable aspect is the occupancy rate, which has improved year over year, suggesting strong demand for Simon's properties. This, coupled with the increase in base minimum rent per square foot, points to the company's effective asset management and pricing power in the market. However, a slight decrease in reported retailer sales per square foot may require further analysis to understand the implications on the company's long-term revenue potential.
Simon Property Group's performance can be seen as a bellwether for the broader retail real estate market. The company's ability to execute over 18 million square feet of leases is an indicator of the retail sector's resilience and the attractiveness of Simon's property portfolio. The increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) for both domestic properties and the overall portfolio suggests that Simon is effectively navigating the post-pandemic market recovery, which is a positive signal for the retail real estate sector.
The capital market activities undertaken by Simon, including senior notes offerings and non-recourse mortgage loans, have positioned the company to manage its debt profile effectively. The low weighted average coupon rate on the senior notes and the upsized revolving credit facility enhance Simon's financial flexibility, which is paramount in an environment where interest rates may fluctuate.
The reported financial metrics, particularly the FFO, are critical for assessing the performance of a REIT like Simon Property Group. FFO adjustments are made to exclude the effects of depreciation and certain non-cash gains, providing a clearer picture of the company's operating performance and its ability to generate cash flow from its real estate portfolio. The reported increase in FFO per share suggests operational growth and may be a positive indicator for investors looking at the sustainability of dividends and the overall health of the REIT.
Simon's proactive management of its balance sheet, as evidenced by its diversified capital sourcing and liquidity position, showcases a strategic approach to financial stewardship. The company's liquidity of approximately $10.9 billion positions it well to take advantage of potential investment opportunities or to weather economic downturns. This is particularly important for a REIT, as it ensures the ability to maintain and enhance property portfolios over time.
"This was an excellent quarter and year for Simon Property Group, which was capped off by our 30th anniversary as a public company in December. Over that 30-year period, we are proud to have delivered a total return to shareholders of 3,
Results for the Quarter
- Net income attributable to common stockholders was
, or$747.5 million per diluted share, as compared to$2.29 , or$673.8 million per diluted share in 2022.$2.06 - Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 includes after-tax net gains of
, or$117.4 million per diluted share, primarily due to the partial sale of the Company's ownership interest in Authentic Brands Group ("ABG"); prior year period included non-cash after-tax gains from investment activity of$0.31 , or$90.5 million per diluted share.$0.25
- Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 includes after-tax net gains of
- Funds From Operations ("FFO") was
, or$1.38 2 billion per diluted share as compared to$3.69 , or$1.27 4 billion per diluted share in the prior year, inclusive of the gains referenced above.$3.40 - Domestic property Net Operating Income ("NOI") increased
7.3% and portfolio NOI increased7.2% compared to the prior year period.
Results for the Year
- Net income attributable to common stockholders was
, or$2.28 0 billion per diluted share, as compared to$6.98 , or$2.13 6 billion per diluted share in 2022.$6.52 - Net income for 2023 includes after-tax gains of
or$282.9 million per diluted share from investment activity; prior year included non-cash after-tax gains of$0.75 or$27.1 million per diluted share from investment activity.$0.08
- Net income for 2023 includes after-tax gains of
- FFO was
, or$4.68 6 billion per diluted share as compared to$12.51 , or$4.48 1 billion per diluted share in the prior year, inclusive of the gains referenced above.$11.95 - Domestic property NOI increased
4.8% and portfolio NOI increased4.9% compared to the prior year period.
- Occupancy was
95.8% at December 31, 2023, compared to94.9% at December 31, 2022, an increase of 90 basis points. - Base minimum rent per square foot was
at December 31, 2023, compared to$56.82 at December 31, 2022, an increase of$55.13 3.1% . - Reported retailer sales per square foot was
for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of$743 1.3% compared to 2022.
Capital Markets and Balance Sheet Liquidity
The Company was active in both the secured and unsecured credit markets in 2023.
During the year, the Company completed three senior notes offerings totaling
As of December 31, 2023, Simon had approximately
Dividends
Today, Simon's Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of
Simon's Board of Directors declared the quarterly dividend on its 8 3/
2024 Guidance
The Company currently estimates net income to be within a range of
The following table provides the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation for the expected range of estimated net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share to FFO per diluted share:
For the year ending December 31, 2024 | |||
Low | High | ||
Estimated net income attributable to common stockholders | |||
Depreciation and amortization including Simon's share | 5.40 | 5.40 | |
Estimated FFO per diluted share |
Conference Call
Simon will hold a conference call to discuss the quarterly financial results today from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, February 5, 2024. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible in listen-only mode at investors.simon.com. An audio replay of the conference call will be available until February 12, 2024. To access the audio replay, dial 1-844-512-2921 (international +1-412-317-6671) passcode 13743637.
Supplemental Materials and Website
Supplemental information on our fourth quarter 2023 performance is available at investors.simon.com. This information has also been furnished to the SEC in a current report on Form 8-K.
We routinely post important information online on our investor relations website, investors.simon.com. We use this website, press releases, SEC filings, quarterly conference calls, presentations and webcasts to disclose material, non-public information in accordance with Regulation FD. We encourage members of the investment community to monitor these distribution channels for material disclosures. Any information accessed through our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes FFO, FFO per share and portfolio NOI growth which are financial performance measures not defined by generally accepted accounting principles in
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained, and it is possible that the Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward–looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to: changes in economic and market conditions that may adversely affect the general retail environment, including but not limited to those caused by inflation, recessionary pressures, wars, escalating geopolitical tensions as a result of the war in
The Company discusses these and other risks and uncertainties under the heading "Risk Factors" in its annual and quarterly periodic reports filed with the SEC. The Company may update that discussion in subsequent other periodic reports, but except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
About Simon
Simon® is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across
Simon Property Group, Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||
For the Three Months | For the Twelve Months | ||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | ||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
REVENUE: | |||||
Lease income | |||||
Management fees and other revenues | 33,484 | 31,853 | 125,995 | 116,904 | |
Other income | 131,499 | 80,904 | 368,506 | 269,368 | |
Total revenue | 1,527,438 | 1,399,898 | 5,658,836 | 5,291,447 | |
EXPENSES: | |||||
Property operating | 122,793 | 127,206 | 489,346 | 464,135 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 320,256 | 317,181 | 1,262,107 | 1,227,371 | |
Real estate taxes | 103,330 | 109,612 | 441,783 | 443,224 | |
Repairs and maintenance | 29,420 | 29,602 | 97,257 | 93,595 | |
Advertising and promotion | 40,633 | 35,364 | 127,346 | 107,793 | |
Home and regional office costs | 53,113 | 41,168 | 207,618 | 184,592 | |
General and administrative | 10,278 | 9,994 | 38,513 | 34,971 | |
Other | 55,476 | 45,566 | 187,844 | 152,213 | |
Total operating expenses | 735,299 | 715,693 | 2,851,814 | 2,707,894 | |
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE OTHER ITEMS | 792,139 | 684,205 | 2,807,022 | 2,583,553 | |
Interest expense | (224,923) | (200,901) | (854,648) | (761,253) | |
Gain on disposal, exchange, or revaluation of equity interests, net | 167,390 | 121,177 | 362,019 | 121,177 | |
Income and other tax expense | (41,622) | (52,344) | (81,874) | (83,512) | |
Income from unconsolidated entities | 167,828 | 213,635 | 375,663 | 647,977 | |
Unrealized (losses) gains in fair value of publicly traded equity instruments and | |||||
derivative instrument, net | (8,157) | 2,208 | 11,892 | (61,204) | |
Gain (loss) on acquisition of controlling interest, sale or disposal of, or recovery on, | |||||
assets and interests in unconsolidated entities and impairment, net | 6,841 | 4,768 | (3,056) | 5,647 | |
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME | 859,496 | 772,748 | 2,617,018 | 2,452,385 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 111,182 | 98,128 | 333,892 | 312,850 | |
Preferred dividends | 834 | 834 | 3,337 | 3,337 | |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | |||||
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: | |||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders |
Simon Property Group, Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands, except share amounts) | ||
December 31, | December 31, | |
2023 | 2022 | |
ASSETS: | ||
Investment properties, at cost | ||
Less - accumulated depreciation | 17,716,788 | 16,563,749 |
21,568,350 | 21,763,163 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,168,991 | 621,628 |
Short-term investments | 1,000,000 | - |
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue, net | 826,126 | 823,540 |
Investment in TRG, at equity | 3,049,719 | 3,074,345 |
Investment in Klépierre, at equity | 1,527,872 | 1,561,112 |
Investment in other unconsolidated entities, at equity | 3,540,648 | 3,511,263 |
Right-of-use assets, net | 484,073 | 496,930 |
Deferred costs and other assets | 1,117,716 | 1,159,293 |
Total assets | ||
LIABILITIES: | ||
Mortgages and unsecured indebtedness | ||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, intangibles, and deferred revenues | 1,693,248 | 1,491,583 |
Cash distributions and losses in unconsolidated entities, at equity | 1,760,922 | 1,699,828 |
Dividend payable | 1,842 | 1,997 |
Lease liabilities | 484,861 | 497,953 |
Other liabilities | 621,601 | 535,736 |
Total liabilities | 30,595,897 | 29,187,383 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Limited partners' preferred interest in the Operating Partnership and noncontrolling | ||
redeemable interests | 195,949 | 212,239 |
EQUITY: | ||
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Capital stock ( total shares authorized, | ||
shares of excess common stock, 850,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock): | ||
Series J 8 3/ | ||
796,948 issued and outstanding with a liquidation value of | 41,106 | 41,435 |
Common stock, | ||
342,905,419 issued and outstanding, respectively | 33 | 34 |
Class B common stock, | ||
issued and outstanding | - | - |
Capital in excess of par value | 11,406,236 | 11,232,881 |
Accumulated deficit | (6,095,576) | (5,926,974) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (172,787) | (164,873) |
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 16,983,364 and 15,959,628 shares, respectively | (2,156,178) | (2,043,979) |
Total stockholders' equity | 3,022,834 | 3,138,524 |
Noncontrolling interests | 468,815 | 473,128 |
Total equity | 3,491,649 | 3,611,652 |
Total liabilities and equity |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | |||||
Unaudited Joint Venture Combined Statements of Operations | |||||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||||
For the Three Months Ended December 31, | For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
REVENUE: | |||||
Lease income | |||||
Other income | 106,797 | 83,478 | 464,058 | 341,923 | |
Total revenue | 879,055 | 836,019 | 3,448,513 | 3,236,534 | |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||
Property operating | 163,275 | 159,804 | 638,638 | 605,018 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 172,727 | 161,836 | 656,089 | 666,762 | |
Real estate taxes | 45,258 | 59,010 | 237,809 | 246,707 | |
Repairs and maintenance | 21,642 | 23,200 | 77,093 | 81,522 | |
Advertising and promotion | 24,577 | 22,058 | 83,279 | 74,776 | |
Other | 56,742 | 59,827 | 236,955 | 205,405 | |
Total operating expenses | 484,221 | 485,735 | 1,929,863 | 1,880,190 | |
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE OTHER ITEMS | 394,834 | 350,284 | 1,518,650 | 1,356,344 | |
Interest expense | (176,964) | (159,668) | (685,193) | (599,245) | |
Gain on sale or disposal of, or recovery on, assets and interests in unconsolidated entities, net | - | 45,814 | 20,529 | 50,336 | |
NET INCOME | |||||
Third-Party Investors' Share of Net Income | |||||
Our Share of Net Income | 110,801 | 93,533 | 417,578 | 383,619 | |
Amortization of Excess Investment (A) | (14,926) | (14,956) | (59,707) | (60,109) | |
Our Share of Gain on Sale or Disposal of, or Recovery on, Assets and Interests in Unconsolidated Entities, net | |||||
- | - | (454) | (2,532) | ||
Income from Unconsolidated Entities (B) | |||||
Note: The above financial presentation does not include any information related to our investments in Klépierre S.A. | |||||
("Klépierre"), The Taubman Realty Group ("TRG") and other platform investments. For additional information, see footnote B. |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | |||
Unaudited Joint Venture Combined Balance Sheets | |||
(Dollars in thousands) | |||
December 31, | December 31, | ||
2023 | 2022 | ||
Assets: | |||
Investment properties, at cost | |||
Less - accumulated depreciation | 8,874,745 | 8,490,990 | |
10,440,833 | 10,765,118 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,372,377 | 1,445,353 | |
Tenant receivables and accrued revenue, net | 505,933 | 546,025 | |
Right-of-use assets, net | 126,539 | 143,526 | |
Deferred costs and other assets | 537,943 | 482,375 | |
Total assets | |||
Liabilities and Partners' Deficit: | |||
Mortgages | |||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, intangibles, and deferred revenue | 1,032,217 | 961,984 | |
Lease liabilities | 116,535 | 133,096 | |
Other liabilities | 368,582 | 446,064 | |
Total liabilities | 15,800,173 | 16,111,065 | |
Preferred units | 67,450 | 67,450 | |
Partners' deficit | (2,883,998) | (2,796,118) | |
Total liabilities and partners' deficit | |||
Our Share of: | |||
Partners' deficit | |||
Add: Excess Investment (A) | 1,173,852 | 1,219,117 | |
Our net Investment in unconsolidated entities, at equity | |||
Note: The above financial presentation does not include any information related to our investments in Klépierre, | |||
TRG and other platform investments. For additional information, see footnote B. |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (c) | |||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income to FFO | |||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Consolidated Net Income (D) | $ 859,496 | $ 772,748 | $ 2,617,018 | $ 2,452,385 | |||||||
Adjustments to Arrive at FFO: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization from consolidated | |||||||||||
properties | 316,881 | 311,304 | 1,250,550 | 1,214,441 | |||||||
Our share of depreciation and amortization from | |||||||||||
unconsolidated entities, including Klépierre, TRG and other corporate investments | 219,604 | 200,654 | 841,862 | 845,784 | |||||||
(Gain) loss on acquisition of controlling interest, sale or disposal of, or recovery on, | |||||||||||
assets and interests in unconsolidated entities and impairment, net | (6,841) | (4,768) | 3,056 | (5,647) | |||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest holders in | |||||||||||
properties | 585 | (240) | 1,336 | (2,738) | |||||||
Noncontrolling interests portion of depreciation and amortization, gain on consolidation of properties, | |||||||||||
and loss (gain) on disposal of properties | (6,464) | (4,594) | (22,719) | (18,234) | |||||||
Preferred distributions and dividends | (1,298) | (1,313) | (5,237) | (5,252) | |||||||
FFO of the Operating Partnership | $ 1,381,963 | $ 1,273,791 | $ 4,685,866 | $ 4,480,739 | |||||||
Diluted net income per share to diluted FFO per share reconciliation: | |||||||||||
Diluted net income per share | $ 2.29 | $ 2.06 | $ 6.98 | $ 6.52 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization from consolidated properties | |||||||||||
and our share of depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated | |||||||||||
entities, including Klépierre, TRG and other corporate investments, net of noncontrolling | |||||||||||
interests portion of depreciation and amortization | 1.42 | 1.35 | 5.52 | 5.44 | |||||||
(Gain) loss on acquisition of controlling interest, sale or disposal of, or recovery on, | |||||||||||
assets and interests in unconsolidated entities and impairment, net | (0.02) | (0.01) | 0.01 | (0.01) | |||||||
Diluted FFO per share | $ 3.69 | $ 3.40 | $ 12.51 | $ 11.95 | |||||||
Details for per share calculations: | |||||||||||
FFO of the Operating Partnership | $ 1,381,963 | $ 1,273,791 | $ 4,685,866 | $ 4,480,739 | |||||||
Diluted FFO allocable to unitholders | (179,592) | (160,937) | (597,727) | (564,946) | |||||||
Diluted FFO allocable to common stockholders | $ 1,202,371 | $ 1,112,854 | $ 4,088,139 | $ 3,915,793 | |||||||
Basic and Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 325,934 | 326,954 | 326,808 | 327,817 | |||||||
Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding | 48,930 | 47,303 | 47,782 | 47,295 | |||||||
Basic and Diluted weighted average shares and units outstanding | 374,864 | 374,257 | 374,590 | 375,112 | |||||||
Basic and Diluted FFO per Share | $ 3.69 | $ 3.40 | $ 12.51 | $ 11.95 | |||||||
Percent Change | 8.5 % | 4.7 % | |||||||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | ||||||||||||
Footnotes to Unaudited Financial Information | ||||||||||||
Notes: | ||||||||||||
(A) | Excess investment represents the unamortized difference of our investment over equity in the underlying net assets of the related partnerships and joint ventures shown therein. The Company generally amortizes excess investment over the life of the related assets. | |||||||||||
(B) | The Unaudited Joint Venture Combined Statements of Operations do not include any operations or our share of net income or excess investment amortization related to our investments in Klépierre, TRG and other platform investments. Amounts included in Footnote D below exclude our share of related activity for our investments in Klépierre, TRG and other platform investments. For further information on Klépierre, reference should be made to financial information in Klépierre's public filings and additional discussion and analysis in our Form 10-K. | |||||||||||
(C) | This report contains measures of financial or operating performance that are not specifically defined by GAAP, including FFO and FFO per share. FFO is a performance measure that is standard in the REIT business. We believe FFO provides investors with additional information concerning our operating performance and a basis to compare our performance with those of other REITs. We also use these measures internally to monitor the operating performance of our portfolio. Our computation of these non-GAAP measures may not be the same as similar measures reported by other REITs. | |||||||||||
We determine FFO based upon the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement. Our main business includes acquiring, owning, operating, developing, and redeveloping real estate in conjunction with the rental of retail real estate. Gains and losses of assets incidental to our main business are included in FFO. We determine FFO to be our share of consolidated net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, excluding gains and losses from extraordinary items, excluding gains and losses from the sale, disposal or property insurance recoveries of, or any impairment related to, depreciable retail operating properties, plus the allocable portion of FFO of unconsolidated joint ventures based upon economic ownership interest, and all determined on a consistent basis in accordance with GAAP. However, you should understand that FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with GAAP as a measure of operating performance, and is not an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. | ||||||||||||
(D) | Includes our share of: | |||||||||||
- | Gain on land sales of | |||||||||||
- | Straight-line adjustments decreased income by | |||||||||||
- | Amortization of fair market value of leases increased (decreased) income by |
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