Camden Property Trust Announces First Quarter 2009 Operating Results

4/30/2009

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT) announced that its funds from operations ("FFO") for the first quarter of 2009 totaled $0.88 per diluted share or $51.6 million, as compared to $0.89 per diluted share or $52.3 million for the same period in 2008. The Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders ("EPS") of $6.2 million or $0.11 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2009, as compared to $14.9 million or $0.27 per diluted share for the same period in 2008. EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2008 included a $0.13 per diluted share impact from gain on sale of properties, including discontinued operations. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Same-Property Results

For the 42,670 apartment homes included in consolidated same-property results, first quarter 2009 same-property net operating income ("NOI") declined 3.8% compared to the first quarter of 2008, with revenues declining 0.5% and expenses increasing 5.5%. On a sequential basis, first quarter 2009 same-property NOI declined 2.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, with revenues declining 1.1% and expenses increasing 0.9% compared to the prior quarter. Same-property physical occupancy levels for the portfolio averaged 93.6% during the first quarter of 2009, compared to 93.7% in both the first quarter and fourth quarter of 2008.

The Company defines same-property communities as communities owned and stabilized as of January 1, 2008, excluding properties held for sale and communities under redevelopment. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to net operating income and same-property net operating income is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Development Activity

During the first quarter, the Company completed construction on Camden Dulles Station in Oak Hill, VA. As of March 31, 2009, construction had been completed on all of Camden's wholly-owned development projects, with no material obligations remaining to fund. The Company currently has six wholly-owned apartment communities completed and in lease-up: Camden Potomac Yard in Arlington, VA, a $104.6 million project that is currently 87% leased; Camden Summerfield in Landover, MD, a $62.6 million project that is currently 86% leased; Camden Orange Court in Orlando, FL, a $45.5 million project that is currently 73% leased; Camden Cedar Hills in Austin, TX, a $23.6 million project that is currently 95% leased; Camden Whispering Oaks in Houston, TX, a $27.4 million project that is currently 87% leased; and Camden Dulles Station in Oak Hill, VA, a $72.2 million project that is currently 57% leased. The Company also had one joint venture community which was completed and in lease-up: Camden College Park in College Park, MD, a $127.9 million project that is currently 76% leased.

The Company has two joint venture communities currently under construction and in lease-up: Camden Amber Oaks in Austin, TX, a $40.0 million joint venture project that is currently 39% leased; and Braeswood Place in Houston, TX, a $48.6 million joint venture project that is currently 25% leased. Camden has two additional joint venture communities currently under construction in Houston, TX: Camden Travis Street, a $39.0 million project, and Belle Meade, a $33.2 million project. Both projects are scheduled for initial occupancy in mid- to late-2009.

Properties Held for Sale

At March 31, 2009, Camden had one operating community held for sale: Camden West Oaks, a 671-home apartment community in Houston, TX.

Financing Activities

During the quarter, Camden retired approximately $50.5 million of secured mortgage debt and $40.0 million of unsecured medium-term notes, using proceeds from its unsecured Line of Credit. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company obtained a $420 million secured credit facility. [See press release dated April 17, 2009 for more details].

Debt Repurchases

During the first quarter, Camden repurchased and retired $7.4 million of senior unsecured notes, resulting in a $0.2 million gain on early retirement of debt. Subsequent to quarter-end, Camden repurchased and retired an additional $10.3 million of senior unsecured notes.

On April 28, 2009, Camden completed a Tender Offer for certain outstanding notes. The aggregate principal amount accepted for purchase totaled $169.5 million. The Company intends to repurchase and retire these notes on May 1, 2009 using cash balances on hand and funds from its unsecured Line of Credit. [See press release dated April 28, 2009 for more details].

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2009, Camden had $241 million outstanding on its $600 million unsecured Line of Credit. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company repaid all balances outstanding under the Line of Credit with proceeds from a $420 million secured credit facility. Upon completion of the Tender Offer, Camden will have $82 million of debt maturities remaining in 2009 and $186 million of debt maturities in 2010.

Earnings Guidance

Camden updated its earnings guidance for 2009 based on its current and expected views of the apartment market and general economic conditions. Full-year 2009 FFO is expected to be $3.20 to $3.45 per diluted share, and full-year 2009 EPS is expected to be $0.12 to $0.37 per diluted share. Second quarter 2009 earnings guidance is $0.82 to $0.86 per diluted share for FFO and $0.05 to $0.09 per diluted share for EPS. The Company's second quarter 2009 earnings guidance includes a $0.02 per diluted share gain on early retirement of debt recognized in April 2009, but excludes other potential future gains on the sale of properties and the early retirement of debt. Camden intends to update its earnings guidance to the market on a quarterly basis.

The Company's 2009 earnings guidance is based on projections of same-property revenue declines between 0.5% and 2.5%, expense growth between 5.0% and 6.25%, and NOI declines between 4.5% and 7.5%. A reconciliation of expected net income attributable to common shareholders to expected FFO is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time to review its first quarter 2009 results and discuss its outlook for future performance. To participate in the call, please dial (866) 843-0890 (domestic) or (412) 317-9250 (international) by 10:50 a.m. Central Time and enter passcode: 9409451, or join the live webcast of the conference call by accessing the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at camdenliving.com. Supplemental financial information is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website under Earnings Releases or by calling Camden's Investor Relations Department at (800) 922-6336.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Camden's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 6, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel, 6 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., Central Time. The Company's proxy statement, 10-K, and Annual Report to Shareholders are available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at camdenliving.com. If you wish to receive hard copies of these documents, please contact Camden's Investor Relations Department at ir@camdenliving.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements under the federal securities law. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Camden operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict.

About Camden

Camden Property Trust, an S&P 400 Company, is a real estate company engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition, management and disposition of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 182 properties containing 63,269 apartment homes across the United States. Upon completion of four properties under development, the Company's portfolio will increase to 64,329 apartment homes in 186 properties. Camden was recently named by FORTUNE(R) Magazine for the second consecutive year as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America.

For additional information, please contact Camden's Investor Relations Department at (800) 922-6336 or (713) 354-2787 or access our website at camdenliving.com.

CAMDEN                         OPERATING RESULTS

                               (In thousands, except per share and property data
                               amounts)

(Unaudited)                    Three Months Ended

                               March 31,

OPERATING DATA                 2009        2008

Property revenues

Rental revenues                $ 136,500   $ 134,263

Other property revenues          20,532      17,201

Total property revenues          157,032     151,464

Property expenses

Property operating and           42,283      39,179
maintenance

Real estate taxes                18,532      17,281

Total property expenses          60,815      56,460

Non-property income

Fee and asset management         2,031       2,412
income

Interest and other income        735         1,333

Income (loss) on deferred        (4,152  )   (8,541  )
compensation plans

Total non-property income        (1,386  )   (4,796  )
(loss)

Other expenses

Property management              4,929       4,900

Fee and asset management         1,135       1,725

General and administrative       8,232       7,960

Interest                         32,245      32,573

Depreciation and amortization    43,980      41,516

Amortization of deferred         817         734
financing costs

Expense (benefit) on deferred    (4,152  )   (8,541  )
compensation plans

Total other expenses             87,186      80,867

Income from continuing
operations before gain on
sale of properties, including
land, gain on early              7,645       9,341
retirement of debt, equity in
income (loss) of joint
ventures, and distributions
on perpetual preferred units

Gain on sale of properties,      -           1,106
including land

Gain on early retirement of      166         -
debt

Equity in income (loss) of       408         (47     )
joint ventures

Distributions on perpetual       (1,750  )   (1,750  )
preferred units

Income from continuing
operations before income         6,469       8,650
taxes

Income tax expense - current     (299    )   (273    )

Income from continuing           6,170       8,377
operations

Income from discontinued         585         1,680
operations

Gain on sale of discontinued     -           6,127
operations

Net income                       6,755       16,184

Less net income allocated to     (521    )   (1,269  )
noncontrolling interest

Net income attributable to     $ 6,234     $ 14,915
common shareholders

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Net income                     $ 6,755     $ 16,184

Other comprehensive income
(loss)

Unrealized loss on cash flow     (2,936  )   (19,425 )
hedging activities

Reclassification of net
losses on cash flow hedging      5,276       1,330
activities

Comprehensive income (loss)      9,095       (1,911  )

Less net income allocated to     (521    )   (1,269  )
noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to common         $ 8,574       ($3,180 )
shareholders

PER SHARE DATA

Net income attributable to     $ 0.11      $ 0.27
common shareholders - basic

Net income attributable to       0.11        0.27
common shareholders - diluted

Income from continuing
operations attributable to       0.10        0.13
common shareholders - basic

Income from continuing
operations attributable to       0.10        0.13
common shareholders - diluted

Weighted average number of
common and common equivalent
shares outstanding:

Basic                            55,552      54,965

Diluted                          56,047      55,625

Note: Please refer to the following pages for definitions and reconciliations of
all non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document.



CAMDEN                          FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

                                (In thousands, except per share and property
                                data amounts)

(Unaudited)                     Three Months Ended

                                March 31,

FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS           2009     2008

Net income attributable to      $ 6,234  $ 14,915
common shareholders

Real estate depreciation and
amortization from continuing      43,010   40,653
operations

Real estate depreciation from     -        1,285
discontinued operations

Adjustments for unconsolidated    1,916    1,539
joint ventures

Income allocated to               421      1,156
noncontrolling interest

(Gain) loss on sale of
operating properties, net of      -        (1,106 )
taxes

(Gain) loss on sale of            -        (6,112 )
discontinued operations

Funds from operations -         $ 51,581 $ 52,330
diluted

PER SHARE DATA

Funds from operations -         $ 0.88   $ 0.89
diluted

Cash distributions                0.70     0.70

Weighted average number of
common and common equivalent
shares outstanding:

FFO - diluted                     58,471   58,544

PROPERTY DATA

Total operating properties        182      181
(end of period) (a)

Total operating apartment
homes in operating properties     63,269   62,918
(end of period) (a)

Total operating apartment         50,688   51,763
homes (weighted average)

Total operating apartment
homes - excluding discontinued    50,017   48,756
operations (weighted average)

(a)Includes joint ventures and properties held for sale.

Note: Please refer to the following pages for definitions and
reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures presented in this
document.



CAMDEN          BALANCE SHEETS

                (In thousands)

(Unaudited)     Mar 31,         Dec 31,        Sep 30,        Jun 30,        Mar 31,

                2009            2008           2008           2008           2008

ASSETS

Real estate
assets, at
cost

Land            $ 746,935       $ 744,059      $ 745,085      $ 755,200      $ 749,664

Buildings and     4,466,296       4,447,587      4,442,067      4,474,749      4,435,787
improvements

                  5,213,231       5,191,646      5,187,152      5,229,949      5,185,451

Accumulated       (1,023,466 )    (981,049  )    (952,883  )    (935,640  )    (907,643  )
depreciation

Net operating
real estate       4,189,765       4,210,597      4,234,269      4,294,309      4,277,808
assets

Properties
under             258,239         264,188        323,300        333,419        358,994
development
and land

Investments in    15,158          15,106         15,663         14,773         12,526
joint ventures

Properties
held for sale,    20,696          20,653         9,495          36,152         23,299
including land

Total real        4,483,858       4,510,544      4,582,727      4,678,653      4,672,627
estate assets

Accounts
receivable -      36,105          37,000         36,868         36,556         36,166
affiliates

Notes
receivable

Affiliates        58,481          58,109         58,240         53,849         52,331

Other             -               8,710          8,710          8,710          8,710

Other assets,     84,905          103,013        111,847        117,599        116,010
net (a)

Cash and cash     7,256           7,407          29,517         1,242          947
equivalents

Restricted        4,437           5,559          4,971          4,687          5,325
cash

Total assets    $ 4,675,042     $ 4,730,342    $ 4,832,880    $ 4,901,296    $ 4,892,116

LIABILITIES
AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY

Liabilities

Notes payable

Unsecured       $ 2,151,492     $ 2,103,187    $ 2,096,285    $ 2,400,027    $ 2,351,006

Secured           680,631         729,209        727,235        539,328        559,952

Accounts
payable and       73,250          82,575         86,668         77,441         90,779
accrued
expenses

Accrued real      19,113          23,600         40,664         30,664         17,769
estate taxes

Other             137,397         149,554        124,915        129,471        146,817
liabilities(b)

Distributions     43,136          42,936         42,968         42,965         42,942
payable

Total             3,105,019       3,131,061      3,118,735      3,219,896      3,209,265
liabilities

Commitments
and
contingencies

Minority
interests

Perpetual
preferred         97,925          97,925         97,925         97,925         97,925
units

Shareholders'
equity

Common shares
of beneficial     666             660            660            660            660
interest

Additional
paid-in           2,242,940       2,237,703      2,232,436      2,230,119      2,227,256
capital

Distributions
in excess of
net income        (345,481   )    (312,309  )    (238,301  )    (272,294  )    (250,845  )
attributable
to common
shareholders

Notes
receivable        (291       )    (295      )    (298      )    (302      )    (306      )
secured by
common shares

Treasury
shares, at        (462,751   )    (463,209  )    (463,108  )    (463,574  )    (463,574  )
cost

Accumulated
other             (48,716    )    (51,056   )    (17,423   )    (15,955   )    (34,218   )
comprehensive
loss (c)

Total common
shareholders'     1,386,367       1,411,494      1,513,966      1,478,654      1,478,973
equity

Noncontrolling    85,731          89,862         102,254        104,821        105,953
interest

Total
shareholders'     1,472,098       1,501,356      1,616,220      1,583,475      1,584,926
equity

Total
liabilities
and             $ 4,675,042     $ 4,730,342    $ 4,832,880    $ 4,901,296    $ 4,892,116
shareholders'
equity

(a) includes:

net deferred    $ 10,061        $ 10,505       $ 11,388       $ 9,434        $ 10,287
charges of:

value of in
place leases      -               -              -              -            $ 62
of:

(b) includes:

deferred        $ 2,402         $ 2,640        $ 2,940        $ 2,747        $ 2,575
revenues of:

(above)/below
market leases     -               -              -              -              ($6       )
of:

distributions
in excess of
investments in  $ 31,318        $ 30,105       $ 27,977       $ 26,022       $ 25,065
joint ventures
of:

fair value
adjustment of   $ 48,693        $ 51,068       $ 17,511       $ 15,955       $ 34,218
derivative
instruments:

(c) Represents the fair value adjustment of derivative instruments and gain on post
retirement obligations.



CAMDEN                                  NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                        DEFINITIONS & RECONCILIATIONS

                                        (In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

This document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures management believes
are useful in evaluating an equity REIT's performance. Camden's definitions and
calculations of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those used by other
REITs, and thus may not be comparable. The non-GAAP financial measures should
not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of our
operating performance, or to net cash provided by operating activities as a
measure of our liquidity.

FFO

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") currently
defines FFO as net income attributable to common shares computed in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), excluding gains or
losses from depreciable operating property sales, plus real estate depreciation
and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and
joint ventures. Camden's definition of diluted FFO also assumes conversion of
all dilutive convertible securities, including minority interests, which are
convertible into common equity. The Company considers FFO to be an appropriate
supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or
losses on dispositions of operating properties and excluding depreciation, FFO
can help one compare the operating performance of a company's real estate
between periods or as compared to different companies. A reconciliation of net
income to FFO is provided below:

                                                        Three Months Ended

                                                        March 31,

                                                        2009        2008

Net income attributable to common                       $ 6,234     $ 14,915
shareholders

Real estate depreciation and
amortization from continuing                              43,010      40,653
operations

Real estate depreciation from                             -           1,285
discontinued operations

Adjustments for unconsolidated joint                      1,916       1,539
ventures

Income allocated to noncontrolling                        421         1,156
interest

(Gain) loss on sale of operating                          -           (1,106 )
properties, net of taxes

(Gain) loss on sale of discontinued                       -           (6,112 )
operations

Funds from operations - diluted                         $ 51,581    $ 52,330

Weighted average number of common and

common equivalent shares outstanding:

EPS diluted                                               56,047      55,625

FFO diluted                                               58,471      58,544

Net income attributable to common                       $ 0.11      $ 0.27
shareholders - diluted

FFO per common share - diluted                          $ 0.88      $ 0.89

Expected FFO

Expected FFO is calculated in a method consistent with historical FFO, and is
considered an appropriate supplemental measure of expected operating performance
when compared to expected net income (EPS). A reconciliation of the ranges
provided for expected net income per diluted share to expected FFO per diluted
share is provided below:

                                        2Q09 Range      2009 Range

                                        Low     High    Low         High

Expected net income attributable to
common shareholders per share -         $ 0.05  $ 0.09  $ 0.12      $ 0.37
diluted

Expected real estate depreciation         0.73    0.73    2.92        2.92

Expected adjustments for                  0.04    0.04    0.14        0.14
unconsolidated joint ventures

Expected income allocated to              0.00    0.00    0.02        0.02
noncontrolling interest

Expected FFO per share - diluted        $ 0.82  $ 0.86  $ 3.20      $ 3.45

Note: This table contains forward-looking statements. Please see the paragraph
regarding forward-looking statements earlier in this document.

Net Operating Income (NOI)

NOI is defined by the Company as total property income less property operating
and maintenance expenses less real estate taxes. The Company considers NOI to be
an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance to net income
because it reflects the operating performance of our communities without
allocation of corporate level property management overhead or general and
administrative costs. A reconciliation of net income to net operating income is
provided below:

                                                        Three Months Ended

                                                        March 31,

                                                        2009        2008

Net income attributable to common                       $ 6,234     $ 14,915
shareholders

Fee and asset management income                           (2,031 )    (2,412 )

Interest and other income                                 (735   )    (1,333 )

Income (loss) on deferred compensation                    4,152       8,541
plans

Property management expense                               4,929       4,900

Fee and asset management expense                          1,135       1,725

General and administrative expense                        8,232       7,960

Interest expense                                          32,245      32,573

Depreciation and amortization                             43,980      41,516

Amortization of deferred financing                        817         734
costs

Expense (benefit) on deferred                             (4,152 )    (8,541 )
compensation plans

Gain on sale of properties, including                     -           (1,106 )
land

Gain on early retirement of debt                          (166   )    -

Equity in income (loss) of joint                          (408   )    47
ventures

Distributions on perpetual preferred                      1,750       1,750
units

Net income allocated to noncontrolling                    521         1,269
interest

Income tax expense - current                              299         273

Income from discontinued operations                       (585   )    (1,680 )

Gain on sale of discontinued                              -           (6,127 )
operations

Income from discontinued operations                       -           -
allocated to common units

Net Operating Income (NOI)                              $ 96,217    $ 95,004

"Same Property" Communities                             $ 80,872    $ 84,086

Non-"Same Property" Communities                           11,669      8,964

Development and Lease-Up Communities                      2,736       (55    )

Redevelopment Communities                                 704         758

Dispositions / Other                                      236         1,251

Net Operating Income (NOI)                              $ 96,217    $ 95,004

EBITDA

EBITDA is defined by the Company as earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization, including net operating income from discontinued
operations, excluding equity in income of joint ventures, gain on sale of real
estate assets, and net income allocated to noncontrolling interest. The Company
considers EBITDA to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating
performance to net income because it represents income before non-cash
depreciation and the cost of debt, and excludes gains or losses from property
dispositions. A reconciliation of net income to EBITDA is provided below:

                                                        Three Months Ended

                                                        March 31,

                                                        2009        2008

Net income attributable to common                       $ 6,234     $ 14,915
shareholders

Interest expense                                          32,245      32,777

Amortization of deferred financing                        817         734
costs

Depreciation and amortization                             43,980      41,516

Distributions on perpetual preferred                      1,750       1,750
units

Net income allocated to noncontrolling                    521         1,269
interest

Income tax expense - current                              299         273

Real estate depreciation and
amortization from discontinued                            -           1,292
operations

Gain on sale of properties, including                     -           (1,106 )
land

Gain on early retirement of debt                          (166   )    -

Equity in income (loss) of joint                          (408   )    47
ventures

Gain on sale of discontinued                              -           (6,127 )
operations

EBITDA                                                  $ 85,272    $ 87,340



 

 

    Source: Camden Property Trust
Contact: Camden Property Trust, Houston Kim Callahan, 713-354-2549